Sentences with phrase «top priority for»
«Teen Traffic Safety Week is a top priority for myself and Oneida County Government,» Picente said.
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The 24th District race is a top priority for Democrats.
Governor Cuomo has listed enacting public financing of campaigns as a top priority for this session.
He added, «As we move into conference, it is a top priority for me that we defer to the Senate's language on this provision, which ensures that no cuts are made to Centro.»
Cutting the budget deficit should be top priority for every city in the US as they are virtually all in trouble.
Sources said Mark - Viverito and other council leaders were infuriated over Greenfield's call for delaying a vote on the horse - carriage proposal earlier this month — a top priority for Mayor de Blasio and his donors, and backed by Mark - Viverito.
One example cited several times was Mr. de Blasio's proposal for New York City to divest its pension funds from coal, a top priority for environmentalists nationwide.
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.
«Combatting blight in neighborhoods is a top priority for every mayor in the nation,» said Syracuse Mayor Stephanie A. Miner.
The safety and well - being of the children in our community is a top priority for the Hoosick Falls Central School District, and we have tested our water thoroughly to ensure it is safe for consumption.
(4) Teacher evaluation changes: Cuomo said amending the state - mandated teacher - evaluation system remains a top priority for the final days of the legislative session, and he would offer a message of necessity to get it done.
«I am thrilled to be providing $ 1.2 million from my capital funding budget towards the construction of 56 - unit - co-op project in Williamsbridge,» said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. «Creating affordable housing units for our residents is a top priority for my administration, and it is with a great pleasure that I welcome Habitat for Humanity New York City back to The Bronx and support their efforts to build affordable homes for our families.»
A top priority for Gottfried is bringing single payer health care to New York State.
After contentious stalks, state leaders agreed to raise the age to 18, up from 16, that youths can be charged as adults — a top priority for legislative Democrats.
[246][247] Another possible motive involves a major real estate development project, which was a top priority for Sokolich, that was under way at the Fort Lee bridge access point.
«Improving New York's economy by cutting taxes and creating jobs is a top priority for me,» Larkin said in a written statement.
The redevelopment of the Bethlehem steel site was identified by County Executive Poloncarz in his Initiatives for a Smart Economy as a top priority for Erie County as well as the City of Lackawanna.
as a top priority for Erie County as well as the City of Lackawanna.
«Gov. Andrew Cuomo gets his lowest grade on education, which is the top priority for voters, a grade so bad it pulls down his whole job approval score,» Maurice Carroll, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Poll, said in a statement.
Both Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have been devastated by recent hurricanes, likely making those areas a top priority for him as he takes the new post.
The poll from the American Action Network found 73 percent of voters ranked tax reform as a top priority for Congress — a view shared across party lines.
It is not a top priority for the government.
«I think we have established that this is top priority for Staten Islanders in this mayoral campaign and this has got to be an issue.»
In May 2016 Centre for Cities commissioned ComRes polling to find out what issues the residents of Liverpool City Region think should be top priority for their new metro mayor.
Although only 15 % of Americans say dealing with corruption should be the top priority for Congress this year, nearly two - thirds (64 %) say it should at least be a high priority.
White House officials have signaled to lawmakers, however, that the wall's eventual construction remains a top priority for Trump.
«That's a top priority for me,» Small said.
«The top priority for youth in foster care is permanency - a safe, stable home in which to live and grow including a life - long relationship with a nurturing caregiver.
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.
The top priority for the 4 Freedoms Party (UK EPP) was to «create a new Europe», said its leader ahead of the 22 May European elections.
Just eight adopted candidates said it would be a top priority for them in the next parliament.
Ensuring that all children in New York State have access to a high quality education has always a top priority for me, regardless of our state's budgetary situation.
Voters point to a number of economic issues when asked about their top priority for the state.
Security will be a top priority for law enforcement as Trump plans a rally at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo on Monday.
Raising the state's minimum wage to $ 15 an hour is a top priority for Assembly Democrats heading into the final days of state budget negotiations, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said.
US Sen. Chuck Schumer was in Syracuse to unveil a «debt - free college» initiative that he says will be a top priority for Democrats this year.
«Tackling obesity is a top priority for the government, and this change is part of our commitment to make the NHS a service that prevents ill health, as well as treating it - a wellbeing service, rather than a sickness service.»
Sunlight was a top priority for me when I was elected and Blair was the catalyst to see it through.
The refugee and migrant issue is now a top priority for your counterparts in Germany, Greece, Italy, Austria and elsewhere.
«We have eight weeks left: Top priority for me is to combat sexual assault on college campuses,» Cuomo said, calling the number of assaults «staggering.»
Extending rent control is a top priority for Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie.
Though they were on opposite sides of the Sept. 9 primary battle between Sen. Tim Kennedy and Erie County Legislator Betty Jean Grant, and also divided over a subsequent fight for the county Democratic Party chairmanship, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, Rep. Brian Higgins, and Kennedy have all lined up behind Panepinto, who, thanks to Grisanti's loss in the GOP primary to Kevin Stocker, has become a top priority for the Senate Democrats as they look to take control of the chamber.
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.»
Advising those looking to get a new face in the Commons, Osland states: «The top priority for the labour movement right now is to secure the election of more Labour MPs at the next general election.
Also over the weekend, Flanagan introduced a bill that would make the 2 percent tax cap permanent — a top priority for the Senate GOP's conservative and business allies.
That's going to be my top priority for the next 12 months and I know that's the priority of the service chiefs.»
During a recent interview on WAMC, Maloney refused to take sides in the battle for control of the state Senate — a top priority for his fellow Democrats in Albany, not to mention Gov. Andrew Cuomo and NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio.
The top priority for the state's largest nurses» union — what supporters call a «safe staffing» law — is facing new pressure from a coalition of business groups, hospitals and some nurses who say staffing ratios are the wrong prescription for New York hospitals.
The race for New York's newly drawn 19th District was a top priority for both major parties and attracted heavy spending by outside groups.
Senate Republicans are laying into Stewart - Cousins, elected the Senate Democratic conference leader on Monday, for her comments on Fred Dicker's Talk - 1300 show this morning in which she endorsed the public financing of political campaigns, listing it as a top priority for her in the coming legislative session.