Sentences with phrase «priorities for the new year»

Shortly afterward, the New York Times reported that a lobbying group closely associated with Cuomo had received $ 2 million dollars from Genting last December, just as Governor Cuomo was putting together his priorities for the New Year, which included the Genting convention center proposal.

Arizona, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York: residents of these states can expect prime opportunities to go solar in 2011, as these five state's governors have made solar energy production and solar technology development a top priority for the new year and beyond.

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A major new spending plan for buildings, roads and power supplies should be the number one priority for the U.S. administration this year, according to a new CNBC survey of global finance chiefs.

And his hard - line opening stance could portend a contentious renegotiation of the 22 - year - old deal with Mexico and Canada that Trump's senior advisers have called a top priority for the new administration.

-LSB-...] Twenty years have passed since the fall of the Berlin wall, when the UN undertook to build a «new global consensus» on the norms, values and priorities of international cooperation for the post-Cold War era and the 21st century.

Pope Benedict XVI has been in office for less than a year, and already there are rumblings of dissatisfaction (in some quarters of disquiet, in others of impatience), aroused by the — so far — slow progress of what everyone seems from the beginning to have assumed will be one of the new pope's priorities: the reform of the Roman Curia.

I love creating new recipes and putting them on this website for you to enjoy, but my life as a family lawyer has taken priority over the past couple of years and in particular throughout this year.

City head coach Manuel Pellegrini has made the addition of a new top - class shot stopper an absolute priority for the turn of the year after the recent costly errors made by England international Joe Hart at Eastlands.

The 25 year - old remains a big summer target for the champions - elect, with landing a new central midfielder one of manager Pep Guardiola's summer priorities.

The Independent says the 28 - year - old has yet to agree terms on a new contract at his boyhood, home - town club, and though he has long insisted that his priority is to remain, should the impasse continue, the Serie A side will listen to offers of as little as # 5m for the international.

The board is expecting that Harris will implement the master plan for Lake Ellyn, improve the Park District's online registration system, and establish new goals and priorities for this year.

The new Dr. Deirdre Loughlin Fund will link two of Deirdre's highest priorities: Broad Meadow Brook, where she has served for many, many years as chair of the advisory board; and Worcester Public Schools, where — as a teacher, and later, as a top administrator — she inspired generations of students to be curious and confident about science.

- and how can we ensure preventative spending — early years spending, support for troubled families, public and mental health services, scientific research into new cures and treatments — areas where spending now saves billions in the future - is given a high priority.

The NYS GOP, which has made challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand a top priority this year, has posted a new video on its Website that slams the Democratic junior senator for her co-sponsorship of PIPA (AKA the Protect IP Act).

«Developing people» is a new addition to the top three management priorities for the year ahead, overtaking «increasing turnover».

Heastie also rejected a proposal to raise the minimum wage in New York City beginning next year up to $ 11.50 per hour — something that has been a big priority for Mayor Bill de Blasio.

But top Democrats in the House of Representatives said Thursday they'll be back next year to press for an increase in the minimum wage, new protections for victims of sexual harassment and other liberal policy priorities.

Remarks by MaryEllen Elia, New York State Education Commissioner on the 2018 budget and legislative priorities and state aid request for the 2018 - 2019 school year

A top priority for the Church this year is blocking a bill to strengthen abortion rights in New York.

The New York State Association Of Counties released its to - do list of budget priorities for the coming fiscal year, with the local government officials backing a variety of measures aimed at easing the burden on municipal - level officials and taxpayers.

This annual message is an opportunity for the governor to lay out his initiatives, priorities and goals to meet the needs of New Yorkers for the coming year.

After negotiations to reform and extend the controversial 421a tax break for housing developers collapsed last week, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo said they would both make finding a new way to spur affordable housing a priority this year.

In contrast, none of the Governor's major priorities from this year — from raising the minimum wage, to creating Start - up New York, to extending a more progressive tax system for the middle class — would have gone anywhere without the IDC's support.

«It is interesting to note that on the same day the media is reporting that Governor Cuomo has made limiting retirement benefits for new state and city workers his top priority next year, it has also been announced that the Common Retirement Fund achieved a 14.6 % rate of return for the 2010 - 2011 fiscal year.

Since the passage of the same - sex marriage bill two years ago, GENDA, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression in employment, housing, public accommodations and credit, has become a top priority for the LGBT community in New York.

Brabenec said his goals and priorities in the next few years are meaningful property tax relief for New York residents and small businesses, along with controlling state -LSB-...]

«Keeping New York City the safest big city in the country is a core priority for Mayor de Blasio, and this Administration already began in last year's budget the work of increasing NYPD force levels through civilianization.

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver held an event in New York City on Monday identifying the DREAM Act as a top priority for his conference, asking for $ 25 million in next fiscal year's budget, «a relatively small amount of money,» he said.

When the new state budget for fiscal year 2019 passed early Saturday morning in Albany, Governor Andrew Cuomo had successfully implemented several of his top policy priorities on issues like workplace sexual harassment, taxes, gun control, and public housing in New York Cinew state budget for fiscal year 2019 passed early Saturday morning in Albany, Governor Andrew Cuomo had successfully implemented several of his top policy priorities on issues like workplace sexual harassment, taxes, gun control, and public housing in New York CiNew York City.

The New York League of Conservation Voters, which has steadily increased its political spending in recent years, this morning sent an email to members of the Assembly who it backed in the last election cycle, reminding them that this issue is the group's «top priority for the 2015 session, and as you may recall this was specifically communicated to you in 2014 when you applied for NYLCV's endorsement.»

The Independent Democratic Conference on Tuesday continued to press the case for raising the age of criminal responsibility in New York to 18, a measure the group's leader, Bronx Sen. Jeff Klein, insists is a key priority in the new yeNew York to 18, a measure the group's leader, Bronx Sen. Jeff Klein, insists is a key priority in the new yenew year.

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This week, the New York League of Conservation Voters debuted its list of six priority Senate races — dubbed the «six pack ``, which includes two incumbent Republicans who are among the Democrats» top targets in this year's re-match for control of the majority: Sens. Mark Grisanti and Marty Golden.

The New York Farm Bureau released its priorities for this year's legislative session during a conference call Wednesday.

The lawmakers, concerned with a backlash not just from the teachers but in some cases from vocal parent - constituents, appear to have followed the union's lead: The moratorium, which has been a major legislative priority of New York State United Teachers, would essentially hold harmless teachers, principals and students from low test scores on Common Core - aligned exams for two years.

One of Cuomo's top priorities for the year is a bill to impose a new sexual assault policy on the state's private universities.

The next year, Albany lawmakers enacted a package of fare hikes and a new payroll tax on city and suburban businesses whose repeal remains a top priority for Senate Republicans.

Schwarz and Benjamin also wrote a letter, which is joined by more than 20 other prominent New Yorkers, urging candidates for the New York State legislature to make public financing a top priority next year.

For more than a year, a major priority of the New York's lobbying and ethics watchdog panel has been writing «comprehensive lobbying regulations» that would govern the activity of state lobbyists and their clients.

«A quality education with high expectations for all students is clearly a major priority for New Yorkers, and that's exactly why two years of work has gone into revising the standards,» said Steve Sigmund, the group's executive director.

We've talked about the # 2.5 bn Time to Care fund [to fund new NHS staff] but I think the priority next year for us is going to be putting money into more doctors and nurses rather than pay.»

The Council has repeatedly called for more agency efficiencies and savings but has largely capitulated as they also advocate for funding their own priorities worth hundreds of millions, which is happening again this year, highlighted by Johnson's push for both Metrocard subsidies for low - income New Yorkers and property tax rebates for middle - class homeowners (while de Blasio has been resistant to both).

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo's speech outlining his priorities for Central New York this year will happen Wednesday at 11 a.m., not 1 p.m. as originally announced.

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork / AP)-- Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio thanked voters Wednesday after winning a second term and outlined his priorities for the next four years.

The UFT's other legislative priorities this year include new curriculum and teacher training aligned with the education standards that are being developed; restored funding for Teacher Centers statewide; additional funding for community schools and the Positive Learning Collaborative; closing tax loopholes to ensure the wealthy pay their fair share; and increased investment in technology and career and technical education programs.

Testifying in Albany Monday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio responded to Governor Andrew Cuomo's $ 168 billion executive budget and outlined the city's funding priorities for the next fiscal year.

With a deal between the Council and the mayor due by the July 1 start of the new fiscal year, the parties will largely negotiate behind closed doors, with funding levels for a number of major priorities on the table.

Yesterday, Mayor Bill de Blasio presented New York City's Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2015, a «fiscally responsible plan» that reflects the administration's priorities and moves the city «in a new, progressive direction&raquNew York City's Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2015, a «fiscally responsible plan» that reflects the administration's priorities and moves the city «in a new, progressive direction&raqunew, progressive direction».

That provision has been renewed every few years; its survival is a top priority for the lobbyists employed by PRI, as the company is one of two such firms operating in the red in New York.

«I want to focus on what will be a recurring theme of these hearings — ensuring that the City budget is fair, transparent, and accountable to New Yorkers,» said Council Speaker Corey Johnson, in his opening statement, kicking off the series of hearings at which agency heads and top city officials will present to the Council their funding priorities for the next fiscal year while defending their programs and practices.