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Mission District
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Day 92 at the 16th St. Plaza: people aren't having fun, they look ill

The ongoing drug crisis in the Mission highlights significant public health and safety concerns that need immediate attention.
Mission District
fromMission Local
5 days ago

After 91 days of the 16th and Mission crackdown, progress is hard to measure

The San Francisco police are struggling with addressing ongoing issues in high-crime areas despite overtime assignments being available for officers.
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Day 92 at the 16th St. Plaza: people aren't having fun, they look ill

The ongoing drug crisis in the Mission highlights significant public health and safety concerns that need immediate attention.
Mission District
fromMission Local
5 days ago

After 91 days of the 16th and Mission crackdown, progress is hard to measure

The San Francisco police are struggling with addressing ongoing issues in high-crime areas despite overtime assignments being available for officers.
#limerick
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Rising Radicalism Among German Youth DW 06/13/2025

There is a significant rise in politically motivated crimes in Germany, particularly among young men who are becoming radicalized.
#transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

Dysfunction City: My Block is a Symbol of What's Wrong with DOT - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

Dysfunction City: My Block is a Symbol of What's Wrong with DOT - Streetsblog New York City

#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Now Lurie Takes His Turn Trying to Crack Down on RV Dwellers

Manny's cafe was vandalized amidst ICE protest, highlighting tensions around immigration issues and community responses.
Debate continues in San Francisco over RV parking restrictions opposed due to lack of shelter alternatives.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Last Week, This Week: BART Breakdown, Cops Overtime, Hunter Pence to Lead Guinness Record Event

BART and United Airlines faced significant operational issues this week, while San Francisco activists fought against for-profit reentry center plans.
Local issues like drug use, police overtime, and community activism highlight the ongoing struggles in San Francisco.
fromsfist.com
5 days ago
San Francisco

Last Week, This Week: Queer Caribbean Sound, KQED Talk, Native Arts Fest, Succulent Expo

San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Now Lurie Takes His Turn Trying to Crack Down on RV Dwellers

Manny's cafe was vandalized amidst ICE protest, highlighting tensions around immigration issues and community responses.
Debate continues in San Francisco over RV parking restrictions opposed due to lack of shelter alternatives.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Last Week, This Week: BART Breakdown, Cops Overtime, Hunter Pence to Lead Guinness Record Event

BART and United Airlines faced significant operational issues this week, while San Francisco activists fought against for-profit reentry center plans.
Local issues like drug use, police overtime, and community activism highlight the ongoing struggles in San Francisco.
fromsfist.com
5 days ago
San Francisco

Last Week, This Week: Queer Caribbean Sound, KQED Talk, Native Arts Fest, Succulent Expo

#politics
fromNew York Post
5 days ago
NYC politics

AOC, Grace Meng tapped to do more as open-air prostitution, rampant criminality returns to NYC's 'Market of Sweethearts'

fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Tips to Stop Trump, CC Slaughters Shutters, and Ukraine's Devastating Sneak Attack on Russia

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

AOC, Grace Meng tapped to do more as open-air prostitution, rampant criminality returns to NYC's 'Market of Sweethearts'

Residents of Roosevelt Avenue in Queens are frustrated by ongoing illicit activities and ineffective law enforcement despite previous crackdowns.
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Tips to Stop Trump, CC Slaughters Shutters, and Ukraine's Devastating Sneak Attack on Russia

#housing-crisis
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
London politics

'It's just incredible we have all these empty homes during a housing crisis,' says Achill man, but boycott is 'not the answer'

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
London politics

'It's just incredible we have all these empty homes during a housing crisis,' says Achill man, but boycott is 'not the answer'

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Friday's Headlines: Truth to Power Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The primary complaint municipal leaders hear is about rogue bicyclists, raising questions amidst more pressing urban issues.
Community meetings may misrepresent the broader concerns of residents.
#mission-street
#journalism
#affordable-housing
fromFast Company
1 week ago
NYC real estate

The Santa Monica airport is set to close-but some residents would rather keep the noise and pollution than build new housing

fromFast Company
1 week ago
NYC real estate

The Santa Monica airport is set to close-but some residents would rather keep the noise and pollution than build new housing

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 week ago

Teens locked up for firework attack which killed pensioner in his own home

Robert Price, 76, died when two teenagers attacked his home with fireworks, leading to a fatal fire. They were sentenced for manslaughter in the Old Bailey.
UK news
#hackney
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Tacos El Ultimo Baile departing Oakland for SF Ikea food hall

The biggest issue affecting business owners in Fruitvale is the lack of trying to entice people to come to the area.
East Bay (California)
#safety-concerns
London food
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

The London Buzz - 30th May 2025

Twickenham Riverside Regeneration project progresses while local food insecurity rises, and safety concerns at Teddington Locks prompt MPs' intervention.
#inequality
#housing
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Georgia woman goes to war with her HOAand wins

When I came searching in this subdivision, I was advised that I could not afford this subdivision by the Realtor, who did not know about my financial background or anything.
Atlanta Braves
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Milpitas: Permanent Pickleball court location divides residents

We learned a lot, but I think now, getting the feedback and learning from the two years of pilot program, we still need to learn more how to meditate this issue.
Mission District
#london
London politics
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

The London Buzz - 15th May 2025

London is facing significant challenges including debt crises, increased road deaths, and community concerns over local infrastructure.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The London Buzz - 23rd April 2025

Residents criticize Sadiq Khan's Oxford Street pedestrianization plan, calling it senseless and a vanity project.
Rotherhithe politicians express anger over police station relocation affecting local safety.
Hackney to permanently close four primary schools due to declining student numbers.
London politics
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

The London Buzz - 15th May 2025

London is facing significant challenges including debt crises, increased road deaths, and community concerns over local infrastructure.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The London Buzz - 23rd April 2025

Residents criticize Sadiq Khan's Oxford Street pedestrianization plan, calling it senseless and a vanity project.
Rotherhithe politicians express anger over police station relocation affecting local safety.
Hackney to permanently close four primary schools due to declining student numbers.
NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
2 years ago

N.Y. politicians demand fixes at NYCHA complex in Brooklyn where more than 100 units have water damage, mold

Decaying public housing in Williamsburg plagued by mold, water damage, vermin infestations, and lack of maintenance, leaving residents in uninhabitable conditions.
#local-governance
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Brooklyn Council Member Tackles Affordability, Housing Issues in District Address

Council Member Crystal Hudson emphasized the urgent need to address issues such as affordable housing, youth violence, and public transportation during her address.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Brooklyn Council Member Tackles Affordability, Housing Issues in District Address

Council Member Crystal Hudson emphasized the urgent need to address issues such as affordable housing, youth violence, and public transportation during her address.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Couple awarded damages after 170 footballs kicked into garden of 2m home

Homeowners Mohamed and Marie-Anne Bakhty successfully sued their county council after 170 footballs were kicked into their garden from a nearby school’s sports pitch.
UK news
#football
#homelessness
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

San Jose Considers Arresting Homeless People Who Refuse Housing

Rising frustration over homelessness in Silicon Valley is prompting local leaders to adopt more aggressive measures against encampments.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Day 37 of the 16th St. Plaza Crackdown: Side Streets Stay Busy

Increased police presence fails to address root causes of homelessness, with efforts merely relocating issues rather than providing solutions.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

San Jose Considers Arresting Homeless People Who Refuse Housing

Rising frustration over homelessness in Silicon Valley is prompting local leaders to adopt more aggressive measures against encampments.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Day 37 of the 16th St. Plaza Crackdown: Side Streets Stay Busy

Increased police presence fails to address root causes of homelessness, with efforts merely relocating issues rather than providing solutions.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Exclusive | Minneapolis still broken, divided and suffering 5 years after George Floyd death: 'Black Lives Matter was never here'

Five years post-George Floyd's death, tensions persist as locals express frustration over mishandling of assistance funds meant for the community.
fromNews 12 - Default
4 weeks ago

East Flatbush neighbors concerned with pedestrian safety after woman struck and killed in crosswalk

Neighbors in East Flatbush are increasingly worried about pedestrian safety following the tragic death of Maurette Lafleur, highlighting ongoing issues with traffic management.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Brooklyn Heights auto shop 'targeted' by serial 311 caller

Han stated, 'It was 20-40 a day, now it's 5-10 a day. Every time a delivery truck pulls up for five minutes, or someone pulls into my driveway to ask a question, boom, a complaint is immediately filed.'
NYC startup
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Elderly Army Veteran Forced To Sell Her Home Over Unexplained $12K Water Bill

Janet Engler, an 81-year-old veteran, struggled with a $12,000 water bill, believing it was due to a meter fault; ultimately, she was forced to sell her home.
DC food
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Jenny Maguire: Sniggering at the Drury Street drinkers disguises a more sinister trend in our cities

It increasingly feels like the spaces in our cities and communities are 'not for us' - and that's by design.
London politics
#law-enforcement
fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC parents

Staten Island D.A. slams Kool-Aid Man challenge as 'stupid,' 'reprehensible' amid new report of damaged fence

fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC parents

Staten Island D.A. slams Kool-Aid Man challenge as 'stupid,' 'reprehensible' amid new report of damaged fence

fromNew York Post
1 month ago

My neighbor won't stop mowing my lawn - badly

Initially, we tried to be neighborly, adding a fence extension to reduce lights hitting her house and avoided being outside at night. But, the issue lies with our grass.
Parenting
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

TriMet Park & Poop

The sight of neat piles of dog poop lined up across the parking lot puzzles me; someone must be deliberately using this space for their daily dog outings.
Pets
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso endorses Lander for mayor

Antonio Reynoso endorses Brad Lander for NYC mayor, highlighting his commitment to diverse community needs and Latino issues.
#local-government
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The London Buzz - 22nd April 2025

Unauthorised structures have damaged trees in Cassiobury Park, raising ecological concerns.
Tackling damp housing in Southwark could lead to significant NHS savings.
East London arts charity to acquire land for affordable studios in Hackney Wick.
Budget cuts lead to job losses and treatment access restrictions at local hospitals.
fromQNS
2 months ago
NYC parents

Southeast Queens officials demand inclusion in NYC's Overnight Truck Parking Pilot program - QNS

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston

Mass. city seeks criminal complaint after woman accused of dumping 1.5 tons of trash on street

London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The London Buzz - 22nd April 2025

Unauthorised structures have damaged trees in Cassiobury Park, raising ecological concerns.
Tackling damp housing in Southwark could lead to significant NHS savings.
East London arts charity to acquire land for affordable studios in Hackney Wick.
Budget cuts lead to job losses and treatment access restrictions at local hospitals.
fromQNS
2 months ago
NYC parents

Southeast Queens officials demand inclusion in NYC's Overnight Truck Parking Pilot program - QNS

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston

Mass. city seeks criminal complaint after woman accused of dumping 1.5 tons of trash on street

#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromCurbed
1 month ago

Where Is Our Post-Car City?

The neglected state of public spaces in New York reflects a broader urban decay and the urgent need for future redevelopment.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Extra Extra: Andrew Cuomo isn't pounding the pavement. Will voters care?

New York City faces challenges with young people aging out of foster care and regulations for public gatherings.
NYC politics
fromCurbed
1 month ago

Where Is Our Post-Car City?

The neglected state of public spaces in New York reflects a broader urban decay and the urgent need for future redevelopment.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Extra Extra: Andrew Cuomo isn't pounding the pavement. Will voters care?

New York City faces challenges with young people aging out of foster care and regulations for public gatherings.
#education
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Queens High School for the Sciences at York College is a school without a home

Queens High School for the Sciences faces severe space and funding limitations despite its high ranking and strong academic performance.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Sunday Links: Sacramento Sheriff's Deputy Fired For Shoving Elderly Prisoner To The Ground

The Sunset Dunes park at Ocean Beach, despite its initial popularity, faces backlash on social media, suggesting that proponents may overlook legitimate concerns raised by opponents.
San Francisco
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The London Buzz - 17th April 2025

Bethnal Green e-bike fire causes evacuation of flats.
An Indian restaurant fined over £100,000 for mouse infestation.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Mosque refused longer hours over fears for neighbours' 'tranquillity'

The latest decision by Havering Council to refuse the extension of operating hours for Collier Row Mosque aims to minimize potential noise and disturbance to nearby residents.
London music
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Officials want answers from billionaire owner of the vacant Harvard Square Theatre

"I am truly concerned that you may not be fully aware of the negative impact of your building on Church Street," Jillson wrote in a letter to Chan last month. "It is not an overstatement to share that nearly every day, I am asked about its status."
Boston real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Beached whale euthanized; JCC East Bay CEO steps down, citing 'painful' post-Oct. 7 era

A juvenile Minke Whale was euthanized after being found beached and sick at McLaughlin Eastshore State Park, highlighting ongoing marine mammal rescue efforts.
East Bay (California)
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Why a leaked report on the Cliffs of Moher walking trail has caused so much anger locally

The problems with the Cliffs of Moher Walking Trail are years in the making with the Council adopting a high-handed approach and refusing to fairly share revenues with landowners whose private property was being used to generate profit.
London politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

Missed bin collections 'trashing our neighbourhood', doctor says

Dr Theophilou expressed frustration that Veolia's missed rubbish collections have turned his community's streets into a navigational hazard for pedestrians, especially vulnerable individuals.
London politics
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
2 months ago

Candidates announced for by-election after Labour councillor resigns

Tammy Hymas, former councillor, expressed discontent over government management that forced Haringey Council to make hard financial decisions, including recent cuts to library hours.
London politics
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

The new east London neighbourhood with few shops, empty streets and no station

The development of Beam Park, a new neighbourhood in Barking and Dagenham, promises thousands of new homes but currently features many empty spaces and few services.
London politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

North San Jose business takes hit as insurance bails - San Jose Spotlight

"We haven't been able to rent out kayaks in over a year. We could make a couple hundred thousand dollars a year if we could rent out, and it would be run by four or five employees."
Silicon Valley real estate
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