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Streetsblog
2 days ago
NYC politics

'Resign': Adams's Livable Streets Record Wilts Under Scrutiny - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Adams faces growing calls to resign amidst federal corruption investigation, prompting reflection on his record and contributions to livable streets. [ more ]
QNS
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Mayor Adams announces joint NYPD and DSNY "Ghostbusters" task force to remove illegal ghost cars from city streets - QNS

New York City is launching a task force to remove ghost cars from streets, enhancing public safety and alleviating parking issues. [ more ]
Streetsblog
2 days ago
NYC politics

'Resign': Adams's Livable Streets Record Wilts Under Scrutiny - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Adams faces growing calls to resign amidst federal corruption investigation, prompting reflection on his record and contributions to livable streets. [ more ]
QNS
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Mayor Adams announces joint NYPD and DSNY "Ghostbusters" task force to remove illegal ghost cars from city streets - QNS

New York City is launching a task force to remove ghost cars from streets, enhancing public safety and alleviating parking issues. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
2 days ago
US news

Politicians often link crime and homelessness. The reality is more complex

Concerns about homeless encampments growing across the U.S. highlight a complex relationship between homelessness, crime, and public safety. [ more ]
sfist.com
5 days ago
East Bay (California)

Sheng Thao Issues Executive Order to Ramp Up Oakland Encampment Sweeps

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is ramping up homeless encampment sweeps in response to a Supreme Court ruling, amid facing a recall election. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
SF politics

San Diego's safe sleeping program could inspire San Jose

San Jose seeks to model its homelessness strategies after the success of San Diego's safe sleeping program. [ more ]
sfist.com
1 month ago
SF politics

Mayor Breed Doubles Down on Just Shipping the Homeless Out of Town, as Encampment Sweeps Ratchet Up

Mayor London Breed's new tactic to reduce homelessness involves offering bus tickets out of town before shelter, seen as less compassionate. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 days ago
US news

Politicians often link crime and homelessness. The reality is more complex

Concerns about homeless encampments growing across the U.S. highlight a complex relationship between homelessness, crime, and public safety. [ more ]
sfist.com
5 days ago
East Bay (California)

Sheng Thao Issues Executive Order to Ramp Up Oakland Encampment Sweeps

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is ramping up homeless encampment sweeps in response to a Supreme Court ruling, amid facing a recall election. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
SF politics

San Diego's safe sleeping program could inspire San Jose

San Jose seeks to model its homelessness strategies after the success of San Diego's safe sleeping program. [ more ]
sfist.com
1 month ago
SF politics

Mayor Breed Doubles Down on Just Shipping the Homeless Out of Town, as Encampment Sweeps Ratchet Up

Mayor London Breed's new tactic to reduce homelessness involves offering bus tickets out of town before shelter, seen as less compassionate. [ more ]
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usa.streetsblog.org
1 week ago
Boston Red Sox

Opinion: How to Make Half the Country Oppose Safe Streets Streetsblog USA

Voter partisanship affects policy opinions, often leading people to oppose policies merely based on team affiliations. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 weeks ago
SF politics

The YIMBY Victory in Democratic Politics

National Democratic politicians are increasingly prioritizing the housing supply issue in response to the affordability crisis. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

London ranks second in world for treating and preventing heart disease

London ranks highest among global cities for governance and efforts to reduce air pollution, but still faces challenges in heart-related health risks. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | NYC dramatically shrinks Randall's Island migrant camp while combatting lawlessness

The city is reducing the migrant population at the tent city on Randall's Island amid safety and community concerns. [ more ]
Streetsblog
1 month ago
San Francisco

Study: People Want to Pay for Parking Separately From Rent - Streetsblog USA

Unbundling parking from residential leases appeals to both car-light and car-heavy households, promoting fairness and potentially lowering rental costs. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Music

How Air-Conditioning Conquered America

Current trends predict air-conditioning will contribute 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. [ more ]
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