Sentences with phrase «vulnerable residents from»

Now more than ever, local leaders have a special responsibility to protect vulnerable residents from suspicionless monitoring and the creation of databases exploitable for discriminatory ends.

Based on these discussions, our focus is on a proposal that encourages the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee to provide $ 5 million annually in state funding over the next biennium for legal aid services to the indigent where legal assistance would: (1) help remove barriers to employment; or (2) protect vulnerable residents from abuse.

«New York is a deep blue state, but we don't have the firewall of progressive legislation that we would need to protect our most vulnerable residents from the worst onslaught of a Trump administration,» said Susan Kang, a CUNY political science professor who lives in IDC Sen. José Peralta's district and who volunteers with No IDC NY.

Unscrupulous auto dealerships often engage in lending practices that mirror the subprime mortgage crisis, and we need to take action now to protect our most vulnerable residents from being hurt by these deceptive practices,» said Senator Klein.

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PRESS RELEASE FROM SENATOR DAVID CARLUCCI With residents and agencies now fearing the potential fallout over possible budget cuts to our most vulnerable populations, Senator David Carlucci (D - Rockland / Westchester) today announced a grassroots call to action to convince Governor Cuomo to join with state legislators in fully restoring the proposed 6 % cuts to the Office for -LSB-...]

«I look forward to working with all of Hampshire County Council's Members in serving the county's 1.3 million residents over this next Administration period — delivering important public services; from education, roads, highways and social care for vulnerable children and adults, to access to the countryside and libraries.»

Recognizing the need to protect our most vulnerable residents, the Legislature voted to add positions in the Department of Social Services, where these individuals will work closely with at - risk families to help protect children from abuse.

This volunteer - based organization serves vulnerable residents who live in rural communities and will benefit greatly from the additional funding.

For example, Hurricane Katrina demonstrated how vulnerable certain groups of people were to extreme weather events, because many low - income and of - color New Orleans residents were killed, injured, or had difficulty evacuating and recovering from the storm.242, 239,265,266,243,240,268,234,269,270

Support from Penn Medicine is a critical resource to some of Philadelphia's most vulnerable residents, and to the city at large.

Gilded with steel keeping the now hollowed 800 - year - old Western Red Cedar from toppling, the stalwart stands as a symbol encouraging the protection of vulnerable environments and reminds local residents of their victories won to protect local ecosystems from irresponsible de-forestation.

Drawing from the museum's historical photography collection, al - Beik contrasts his images with those of former Berlin residents, as he emphasises the fragility of life and the uncertain futures that often await vulnerable communities.

For example, Hurricane Katrina demonstrated how vulnerable these populations were to extreme weather events because many low - income and of - color New Orleans residents were killed, injured, or had difficulty evacuating and recovering from the storm.239, 240 Other climate change related issues that have an equity component include heat waves and air quality.241, 235,242,234

For example, Hurricane Katrina demonstrated how vulnerable certain groups of people were to extreme weather events, because many low - income and of - color New Orleans residents were killed, injured, or had difficulty evacuating and recovering from the storm.242, 239,265,266,243,240,268,234,269,270

In November 2016, we wrote to Burnaby's City Councillors and Mayor Derek Corrigan to urge them to take into account the possible consequences of displacement from rental housing for vulnerable residents, particularly women and their children, as they consider Read More