Sentences with phrase «state panel»

There's a new state panel investigating how New York's pension system can pull investments in fossil fuel companies.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP)-- There's a new state panel investigating how New York's pension system can pull investments in fossil fuel companies.

A little - known state panel on Wednesday approved a nearly half - billion - dollar payment to support the construction of a massive solar panel factory in Buffalo.

The Penn State panel cleared Mr. Mann of allegations he falsified or tried to destroy data, but said it couldn't decide whether his overall actions were outside the bounds of acceptable research conduct.

A special New York State panel of experts is scheduled tomorrow to discuss and possibly propose ways of using an emerging DNA testing procedure to help state and local law enforcement solve cold cases.

At a City & State panel Thursday with McCall, CUNY chancellor James Milliken, and state Assembly higher education chair Deborah Glick, the City & State senior correspondent Jon Lentz asked, «From the panel, any knowledge of this state management organization expert that Cuomo was gonna hire?»

A New York State panel examining the governance of the New York City schools has issued final recommendations calling for the number of community school districts in the city to be increased from 32 to 50.

Also, a current state panel that oversees NYRA finances would be given authority to step in and order changes at NYRA if fiscal troubles arise.

Even Cuomo's own state panel recently found more cons than pros when it comes to banning single - use plastic bags, writing «plastic bag bans do not always equate to reduction in plastic bag use.»

Under the governor's plan, a special state panel would be created including his budget director, Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, and other government and finance expert.

The proposed state panel would study the effect legalization has had in neighboring states and the potential impact on tax revenue.

Electronic publishers, textbook producers, and curriculum specialists agreed that the Texas board radically altered the school publishing market this month when it became the first state panel to adopt a videodisk for use in its elementary - school science programs.

An influential state panel Monday spent more time wrestling with how to change public school report cards, including the all - important issue...

In its fight against the raging opioid epidemic, a Maryland state panel is examining reopening a specialized school for high school students in recovery from substance use or dependency.

Schachter, on Tuesday named to a new state panel investigating the Stoneman Douglas shooting, carries soul - crushing grief with him everywhere he goes, including at a recent interview at the Marriott Coral Springs Hotel, Golf Club and Convention Center.

Schachter, on Tuesday named to a new state panel investigating the Stoneman Douglas shooting, carries soul - crushing grief with him everywhere he goes, including at a recent interview at the Marriott Coral Springs Hotel, Golf Club and Convention Center.

Less than three weeks after the MSD shooting, Schachter stood in a conference room at the Coral Springs Marriott surrounded by 25 school safety experts from across the United States for the inaugural meeting of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas School Safety Commission, a personal project that predates the state panel he was appointed to this week.

To state the panel's thoroughly justified concerns over material changes to Saputo's bid terms through November, the Canadian has offered a right of withdrawal to shareholders that have so far delivered it with 17.7 per cent of WCB.

Reactions were mixed after two state Assembly districts in eastern Queens were drastically changed last Thursday by a state panel in charge of redrawing political boundaries.

New Yorkers use 23 billion plastic bags each year, according to the findings of a state panel formed to study their effects on the environment.

State Assemblyman David Weprin and state Sen. Leroy Comrie also attended the event, rounding out about a dozen anti-congestion-pricing advocates slamming the state panel's plan released Friday.

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A state panel has recommended a phased - in increase of the age of criminal responsibility and other reforms to address juvenile offenders in a...

Niagara County officials are asking a state panel to clear the way for Mercy EMS to serve the entire county.

ALBANY, N.Y. (WBEN / AP)-- A state panel created to study how to reduce the environmental impact of disposable plastic grocery bags has released a report, but makes no recommendation.

But Schultz, who was planning to leave for Albany early Tuesday in advance of the upcoming hearing with the State EMS Council (SEMSCO), is among those hopeful they may convince the state panel to give Mercy EMS the Certificate of Need that allows it to go county - wide, immediately upon SEMSCO's approval.

As a state panel considers the question of whether to give state lawmakers a hefty pay hike, Democratic state Senate candidate Sara Niccoli is offering an answer: «a resounding no.»

ALBANY — A member of the commission responsible for investigating wrongdoing by lawmakers is running a fund - raiser for former Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno, the newly convicted felon who named him to the state panel.

Also on Thursday, Klein sent a letter Thursday to the Joint Commission on Public Ethics asking the state panel to look into Vladimer's accusations.

Benjamin said he also submitted the retainer agreement to another state panel, the Legislative Ethics Commission.

Members of a state panel investigating New York political corruption are involved in talks between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders to craft a new package of ethics laws, according to people familiar with the discussions.

With legislative proposals stalled and an assistance request before a state panel pending, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan says she's looking to local nonprofit institutions to create a sustainable budget.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday urged a state panel charged with the screening of judicial nominees to speed up the process of selecting potential candidates to replace the late Sheila Abdus - Salaam on the state Court of Appeals.

A state panel has given former Nassau top cop Thomas Krumpter the green light to double - dip, allowing him to legally make more than $ 320,000 annually in combined taxpayer - funded salary and pension benefits, officials said.

A state panel is quietly looking at increasing pay for judges and state lawmakers.

What would legalized recreational marijuana, which Cuomo wants a state panel to study, mean to New Yorkers?

The East Ramapo school board said it's «surprised» that a state panel is recommending a monitor with veto power to oversee the school board, saying that had not been part of the discussions.

MANHATTAN VALLEY — Mayor Bill de Blasio said his political nonprofit will finally comply with a subpoena from the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics, but he believes the state panel is on a «fishing expedition» and «beyond its jurisdiction.»

A state panel is examining whether workers whose income is supplemented by tips should receive an increase in the minimum wage.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Vernon Downs owner Jeff Gural said today he was shocked a state panel recommended another casino for the Finger Lakes region while passing over his proposal for the Southern Tier.

MANHATTAN — A state panel voted Tuesday evening against granting a special waiver allowing Hearst magazine executive Cathie Black to become schools chancellor — a shocking blow to the mayor, who has fervently defended his choice.

Nassau District Attorney Kathleen Rice Thursday began her campaign for Congress by announcing her resignation from a state panel investigating public corruption, while a potential primary opponent said he'll continue exploring a run so 4th District voters can have a «clear choice.»

Congestion pricing, as it's called, is closer now to getting the green light following recommendations of a state panel.

As a state panel considers the question of whether to give state lawmakers a hefty pay hike, Democratic state Senate candidate Sara Niccoli and several of her fellow candidates are offering an answer: «a resounding no.»

Walsh said he will seek assistance from the Financial Restructuring Board, a state panel that provides non-binding consultation to cities that are struggling financially.

A state panel recommended congestion tolls up to $ 11 on private vehicles as a way to address gridlock and raise funds for New York City subways and other pressing transit needs.

Earlier this year, a state panel had recommended tolls of up to $ 11 or more as a way to reduce gridlock while raising money for badly needed transit upgrades.