Ukraine gets modest U.S. weapons package, until Congress can agree to more
KYIV - A modest new U.S. weapons package for Ukraine - what is likely be the last one until Congress approves new funding - was met with tepid gratitude in Kyiv on Thursday.
SF to pay street vendors $1K, launch campaign to promote them during 90-day ban
The city of San Francisco is providing financial support for street vendors who have been banned from selling on Mission Street.
Permitted street vendors in San Francisco's Mission District are urging Supervisor Hillary Ronen to end the 90-day street ban, claiming she is not listening to their concerns. [ more ]
Mayor Adams urges rich New Yorkers to step up as city buckles under financial costs of migrant crisis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is urging wealthy individuals to support organizations during the ongoing migrant crisis and the city's financial struggles.
Adams is calling on New Yorkers to reach out to Washington, D.C. for more support.
The city has announced budget cuts, including reductions in police numbers and cuts to education and sanitation. [ more ]