Sentences with phrase «upstate cities as»
Many in such upstate cities as Buffalo, Rochester, Albany and Syracuse are hoping this is the year that distinction ends, but they will have to persuade the state's legislature first.
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He is committed to the upstate cities as well.»
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The Tampa - based fast casual concept aims to develop new restaurants in Long Island, the New York City boroughs and northern New Jersey, as well as upstate New York and in Pennsylvania.
Many upstate elected officials have signed on in support of Uber, saying their cities would benefit from the competition to existing cab companies, as well as the jobs the company says it will be creating.
Refugee admissions, which were the main source of new residents moving to Buffalo and other upstate cities in recent years, could slow dramatically as a result of the court's decision.
Both as a former police chief and as mayor of the second largest city in upstate.»
Hours after he was formally unveiled as AG Andrew Cuomo's preferred LG pick, Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy sent an e-mail to supporters, explaining why he «took up this challenge» and touting his own tenure as the head of upstate's second - largest city.
«Mayor Brown's vast executive and legislative experience, both as Mayor of an upstate industrial city and as a state legislator, gives him an important advantage and at the same time would have brought balance to the ticket.»
Heastie, meanwhile, insisted lawmakers were working to conclude the session on a productive note, with a number of outstanding issues on the table ranging from expanding ride - hailing apps like Uber and Lyft to upstate New York as well as mayoral control of schools in New York City.
These supporters include former New York City Council candidates Nachman Caller and Isaac Abraham as well as upstate (Rabbi Zalman Leib Teitelbaum) Satmar chasidic leader Cheskel Brach, Bobov 45 chasidic leader Ben Barber and Moshe Greenfeld, Lipa Deutsch and Tzvi Gluck.
His idea to expand Uber and Lyft to upstate — where they have never been approved by the Legislature — would end Buffalo's distinction as the nation's largest city without ride - sharing services.
«It's a real head - scratcher» as to why Republicans backed the legislation, which also included an extension of mayoral control of New York City schools, the re-approval of local sales tax measures and several other measures aimed at upstate communities for flood relief.
Note to «Special Agent»... Morelle's quote identifies Rochester as the second - largest city in upstate
Long - removed from her days as a conservative upstate lawmaker viewed skeptically by the city's Democratic establishment, she just may be future presidential candidate material.
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Upstate and Long Island residents would have to pay 50 cents per trip to help fund mass transit in New York City and its suburbs, as well as upstate bus lines.
DeFrancisco, 71, immediately emphasized what he sees as the governor's vulnerabilities: several economic development projects in upstate New York that have sputtered, chronic delays in the New York City subway system and a corruption trial involving the 60 - year - old governor's close confidant Joe Percoco — the first of six trials this year involving state figures.
Cuomo's job approval numbers in New York City and Long Island downstate are now at the same levels — the low 40s — as they traditionally have been in upstate New York.
His final selection was seen as a concession to the state's senior senator, Chuck Schumer, who wanted a low - profile politician who wouldn't dim his own star power, as well as a sop to the upstate region in a state where nearly all of the political power was concentrated in New York City.
Ride - hailing in upstate cities was a major highlight, as was free college tuition for families that make less than $ 125,000 a year.
Sen. Rich Funke, an upstate Republican, raised the conflict concern as well, but unlike the New York City Democrats he worried that Mujica would be inclined to favor CUNY.
And while lawmakers seem prepared to give New York City almost all the money Mayor Bill de Blasio asked for, there is not as much funding for upstate.
A majority of New York City residents, suburbanites and upstate dwellers, as well a large swath of voters across all age groups, races and religions showed support for the initiative.
The union cited the push by the Cuomo administration on a variety of major construction projects, including a refurbished LaGuardia Airport and JFK International Airport, spending on airports in upstate cities like Syracuse and Rochester as well as renovations at the state fairgrounds.
Much of the job growth has been driven by the New York City region as areas of upstate have seen their populations decline.
«Again, New York City is critical in this effort as it is the largest population center for upstate tourism travel and the place most visited with over $ 50 million [sic] tourists per year.»
For the first time since 1982, when he lost a Democratic primary for governor after describing the lifestyle of upstate New Yorkers as «sterile,» the irrepressible elder of New York City politics was back in Buffalo.
Having some of the city's largest health systems as well as two renowned cancer centers in upstate New York express an interest provides some validity to Cuomo's pot plan, which has been derided by legislators and advocates as «limited» and «cumbersome.»
The budget approves ride - hailing services operation to expand to upstate New York and Long Island, as they have previously only been allowed to be operate in the New York City area.
It is frustrating that upstate can not have the same amenities as New York City.
One of these defines «upstate» as any county north of New York City that isn't serviced by Metro - North.
Governor Cuomo, his democratic running mate Kathy Hochul and other women's rights advocates spoke to a cheering crowd of union members and local elected officials, as part of a three city upstate bus tour to promote a 10 point women's rights plan.
Raj, a bald smooth - talking public corruption hunter, was teamed with an unlikely partner, an upstate Orthodox Jew known as «Mo,» who was already well known in the New York City and Rockland County political scene.
It would be banned inside New York City's sprawling upstate watershed, as well as inside a watershed used by Syracuse, and in underground water sources used by other cities and towns.
The Syracuse mayor made a name for herself in political circles for being the Democrat brave enough to criticize Cuomo's policies and lack of attention to financially troubled (non-Buffalo) upstate cities, despite the fact that she was serving as his hand - picked state Democratic party co-chair.
Our analysis uses the same method: We define upstate as everything north of New York City except for Westchester County.
When the application process began, the state's plan was for as many as four gambling resorts in three upstate regions and possibly up to three more in the New York City area within seven years.
Regionally, Cuomo remains popular in broadly defined areas in New York: Most voters in the suburbs and upstate areas hold a favorable view of him, while a whopping 72 percent of New York City voters do as well.
Calls for ethics legislation — varying measures have been approved virtually every year Cuomo has been governor — come as still more investigations are underway into the state's economic development programs in upstate New York and Mayor Bill de Blasio's political activities in New York City.
Despite the corruption case, Cuomo has pledged to recommit to the effort, even as job growth overall in upstate New York lags behind the New York City area and the rest of the country.
Trump has a majority of support in New York City and Long Island — 58 percent — as well as upstate New York, 52 percent.
As the wealthiest member of the state Legislature, she would offer an upstate counterbalance to Astorino's suburban New York City roots.
«Majorities of downstate suburban and upstate voters say their local public schools are doing an excellent or good job of preparing students to be college or career ready, however, twice as many New York City voters say their local public schools are doing a fair or poor job of preparing students, not a good or excellent job.»
Nevertheless, a majority of New Yorkers believe police in New York City were wrong to turn their backs on de Blasio, even as upstate voters and Republicans polled between the cops were correct do so.
But even as Cuomo focused on upstate cities like Schenectady, he was drawn into a conversation over national issues swirling around President Donald Trump's administration.
«State lawmakers and city councils have specifically called for fingerprint background checks in any ridesharing bill because they believe upstate passengers should be just as safe as those downstate.»
As the entire upstate and Western New York regions go, so, too, goes each individual town, village or city.
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Also at noon, faith leaders from New York City and upstate will hold a press conference and vigil to call on the state Legislature to pass an increase in the minimum wage to $ 15 to be implemented as soon as possible, War Room, 2nd Floor, state Capitol, Albany.
«As I travel throughout out State and talk to upstate New Yorkers, I have become even more aware of the drastic economic plight of the cities and rural areas of upstate,» Coffey said.