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fromAustin Monitor
4 weeks ago

Complaint against former manager Garza fails at ethics commission - Austin Monitor

The Ethics Review Commission dismissed a complaint against former Interim City Manager Jesús Garza regarding hiring practices.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Tuesday's Headlines: The Crackdown This Time Edition - Streetsblog New York City

"What I would do is sit down with my electeds that are here...determining what's the best way to continue the success that we have been doing in the city."
NYC politics
frompoliticsny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | The City Council took away my last reliable wage, now they're after my new one

When the City Council passed a law that forced restaurant delivery companies to create a nightmarish scheduling system, workers had to book full shifts just to deliver.
NYC politics
#toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Toronto needs a single set of rules for what vehicles can use bike lanes, says council committee | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Toronto needs a single set of rules for what vehicles can use bike lanes, says council committee | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

How a $300 plumbing problem morphed into a $50K flooding bill for this Scarborough homeowner | CBC News

"Financially, emotionally, I'm stressed. I'm not able to sleep; it's heartbreaking," says Mangalathu, who's lived in the Morningside-Highway 401 area house for 26 years.
Toronto startup
NYC politics
fromMoneywise
2 months ago

'I'm within my rights': This NYC business owner erected a 50-foot steel fence on his property, cutting off the sidewalk and 10 parking spots. Now it's causing a neighborhood nightmare

Della Vecchia's fence is causing significant community controversy, raising safety concerns, and potentially impacting local businesses.
#outdoor-dining
NYC food
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Exclusive | NYC restaurateurs frustrated as city issues only 40 outdoor dining permits with thousands still in limbo: 'Extorted money from us'

New approval process for outdoor dining in NYC leads to backlog of over 3,600 applications.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Decision 2025: Mayoral Hopefuls Discuss the Death of Outdoor Dining - Streetsblog New York City

Candidates are committing to reform outdoor dining regulations to benefit local businesses, residents, and pedestrians.
NYC food
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Fare Fares: Here's How Much Outdoor Dining Costs Restaurants - Streetsblog New York City

The new outdoor dining program imposes significant financial burdens on business owners, leading to decreased participation compared to the pandemic-era initiative.
NYC food
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Exclusive | NYC restaurateurs frustrated as city issues only 40 outdoor dining permits with thousands still in limbo: 'Extorted money from us'

New approval process for outdoor dining in NYC leads to backlog of over 3,600 applications.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Yes, Cyclists Can Go on Red With 'Walk' Sign, City Confirms in Court - Streetsblog New York City

Cyclists can legally pass through a red light when a walk signal is on, clarifying a long-standing misinterpretation.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Applications Open For NYC E-Bike Sidewalk Charging Hubs

New regulations permit e-bike battery swapping cabinets on sidewalks, improving safety and reducing indoor charging fire risks.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Empty RV trailers that attracted squatters in L.A. County now showing up in Riverside County

"The trailers violate the city's zoning and fire code, and we are currently dealing with an ongoing code enforcement case to resolve the issue effectively."
LA real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Berkeley votes to ban most plants, wooden fences within 5 feet from some homes to prevent wildfires

The city council approved new rules for homes in certain neighborhoods near Tilden Regional Park that will ban most plants and flammable items within five feet of homes.
East Bay (California)
fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

Austin Resource Recovery to formally amend cart collection rules - Austin Monitor

"A lot of these amendments are being made to align with our existing operations and existing outreach," McCombs said. "Our rules have over time kind of fallen out of date, and we're needing to kind of catch up and get to where we are as a department."
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Clean that Plate Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The updated rule now prohibits plates from being coated with any material that could distort a photograph of the plate.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis defies lawsuits, vows massive American flags 'not coming down'

This flag is not coming down. This is the third city in the last several years that tried to sue us to take the flag down. Threatening jail, a variety of other fines.
Dallas Cowboys
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Mandatory Composting in New York City Starts Today

New York City's curbside composting becomes mandatory on April 1, 2025, with fines for non-compliance.
fromwww.bxtimes.com
3 months ago

City tackles Bronx park dumping crisis with steep new fines Bronx Times

"Starting March 31, 2025, the fine for a first-time offense of dumping trash in city parks will increase from $1,000 to $5,000, escalating the penalties for repeat offenders."
NYC politics
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

Spring break rules keep Miami Beach crowds small and calm as second peak weekend begins

Miami Beach officials have successfully implemented measures to deter rowdy spring break crowds for the second consecutive year.
fromQNS
4 months ago

Trials and tribulations of trash: New bin law aims for cleaner streets but faces resistance and delays - QNS

New York City's trash bin laws face challenges in implementation due to confusion, complaints, and logistical issues.
The initiative aims to reduce trash and address rodent problems.
Portland food
fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago

Planning Commission reverses city rejection of university-area site plan in an unusual case - Austin Monitor

The Planning Commission reversed the rejection of Avalon Pointe, allowing a student housing development to proceed.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Hot new Bay Area bar in ex-neighbor's apartment shut down

Upstairs cafe and bar in Oakland closed temporarily after the city ordered it to cease operations for lack of permits.
fromKqed
4 months ago

San Diego Homeless Encampment Ban Pushes Many Further Away From Services | KQED

San Diego is facing a growing issue with homeless tent encampments along freeways, raising safety and public health concerns.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Chinatown-Kensington 'zombie' house deteriorating from neglect, neighbours say | CBC News

Community members are frustrated with the deterioration of a historic home in Kensington-Chinatown and seek better regulations for maintaining vacant properties.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

City Hall Joins Council Fight To Reduce 'Last Mile' Truck Use - Streetsblog New York City

The Adams administration supports a bill mandating environmentally friendly practices for last-mile warehousing to reduce pollution from truck traffic.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Boston and neighboring cities are cracking down on uncleared sidewalks

Boston's officials are intensifying efforts to enforce sidewalk clearing obligations amid hazardous winter conditions.
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Golden Retriever meetup on Boston Common canceled due to city's Marathon Weekend rule

Boston Marathon meetup canceled by the city due to permit restrictions on special events at Boston Common.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 months ago

San Jose rejects development due to 'ridiculous' red tape - San Jose Spotlight

Rigid regulations may hinder housing development, as demonstrated by a rejected proposal over minor paperwork errors.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
5 months ago

Fall Repairs to Retire Costly Courthouse Sidewalk Shed: City

The Brooklyn Supreme Courthouse facade will be repaired this fall after 18 years of deterioration, aiming to restore safety and aesthetics.
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Q&A: Whizz CEO Has Lessons For E-Bike Regulation - Streetsblog New York City

The mission of the company is to help delivery workers enter the profession and start earning money. Because in recent years, there came thousands of immigrants who were trying to find a job.
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