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Toronto signals it will stop cracking down on illegal pot shops | CBC News

Toronto will cease enforcement of illegal pot shops due to lack of funding and safety concerns for city workers.

Mayor Adams Proposes $4M Per Year to 'Harden' Dangerous Intersections - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Adams seeks to boost funding for hardened infrastructure to improve road safety at intersections and reduce pedestrian casualties.
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Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts slashes staff and programs

The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts has sharply reduced staff and operating hours due to financial difficulties and delayed funding from the city.

Dallas Museum of Art will undergo $6m repairs to fix damage from 2022 rainstorm

The Dallas Museum of Art is set to begin renovations after severe storm damage, with expected completion by January 2026.

Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts slashes staff and programs

The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts has sharply reduced staff and operating hours due to financial difficulties and delayed funding from the city.

Dallas Museum of Art will undergo $6m repairs to fix damage from 2022 rainstorm

The Dallas Museum of Art is set to begin renovations after severe storm damage, with expected completion by January 2026.
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Groups running NYC homeless shelters took massive salaries as questions remain over taxpayer-funded contracts: report

City-funded shelter executives received inflated salaries amidst compliance failures.
Lack of competitive bidding and transparency in homeless shelter funding is alarming.

Theater proponents to ask Los Altos council for $5 million donation

Los Altos Stage Company seeks city funding to initiate a $25 million fundraising campaign for a new performing arts theater amid community concerns about priorities.

Gilroy's public safety tax measure lagging in early returns

The Gilroy sales tax measure is falling short of the required approval threshold to fund public safety enhancements, signaling potential funding challenges.
#homelessness

Homeless Shelter Execs Make Huge Salaries and Hire Family Members, DOI Report Finds

City-funded nonprofits face serious financial improprieties, prompting the Department of Homeless Services to take corrective action and terminate relationships with certain providers.

New Valencia apartment complex for unhoused seniors breaks ground

Construction started on a new city-funded affordable housing development on Valencia St. with 145 units for low-income seniors over 55.

Homeless Shelter Execs Make Huge Salaries and Hire Family Members, DOI Report Finds

City-funded nonprofits face serious financial improprieties, prompting the Department of Homeless Services to take corrective action and terminate relationships with certain providers.

New Valencia apartment complex for unhoused seniors breaks ground

Construction started on a new city-funded affordable housing development on Valencia St. with 145 units for low-income seniors over 55.
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#community-support

With Funding Restored, NYC's Adult Literacy Providers Restart Programs Amid an Uncertain Future

Adult literacy programs halted funding but will now receive $10M from the City Council to continue crucial services.

A New Clinton Hill Family Housing Emerges Thanks to $1.5M Funding

Councilmember Crystal Hudson allocated $1.5 million for the Emerson-Davis Family Residence, enhancing family support and mental health services.

Long Beach to host and fund the city's Pride Parade for the first time

Long Beach, California to host and fund the city's annual Pride Parade for the first time in its history.
The 2024 Long Beach Pride Parade will cost the city $130,000, with some funding provided by the City Council and Vice Mayor Cindy Allen.

With Funding Restored, NYC's Adult Literacy Providers Restart Programs Amid an Uncertain Future

Adult literacy programs halted funding but will now receive $10M from the City Council to continue crucial services.

A New Clinton Hill Family Housing Emerges Thanks to $1.5M Funding

Councilmember Crystal Hudson allocated $1.5 million for the Emerson-Davis Family Residence, enhancing family support and mental health services.

Long Beach to host and fund the city's Pride Parade for the first time

Long Beach, California to host and fund the city's annual Pride Parade for the first time in its history.
The 2024 Long Beach Pride Parade will cost the city $130,000, with some funding provided by the City Council and Vice Mayor Cindy Allen.
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#animal-welfare

Dogs at new NYC shelter neglected inside cramped, filthy cages, council member and whistleblowers say

The Queens Animal Care Center is facing a crisis due to severe overcrowding, affecting the welfare of numerous rescue pets.

The state of animal welfare in New York City? Not great, advocates say at City Council hearing | amNewYork

Animal welfare in New York City is deteriorating and requires increased funding and attention from city officials.

Dogs at new NYC shelter neglected inside cramped, filthy cages, council member and whistleblowers say

The Queens Animal Care Center is facing a crisis due to severe overcrowding, affecting the welfare of numerous rescue pets.

The state of animal welfare in New York City? Not great, advocates say at City Council hearing | amNewYork

Animal welfare in New York City is deteriorating and requires increased funding and attention from city officials.
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Austin faces lawsuit for providing financial support to people seeking out-of-state abortions - Austin Monitor

Austin City Council approved $400,000 to assist residents seeking out-of-state abortions despite legal challenges against taxpayer funding for such purposes.

Tourism Commission pushes Council for more equitable funding for arts groups, districts - Austin Monitor

Tourism Commission pushing for city funding for cultural districts and local arts groups historically overlooked for support.

AHFC approves $50M to fund more than 1,000 affordable, permanent supportive housing units - Austin Monitor

Over $50 million approved for 1,000 units of affordable housing, with a focus on permanent supportive housing for the homeless.

HAAM seeks $500K in next year's city budget to fund local musicians' insurance - Austin Monitor

HAAM seeks ongoing funding for health insurance coverage for local musicians.
HAAM requests $500,000 from the city budget for premium assistance and enrollment activities.

After decades on the back burner, revitalization efforts at historic Black cemetery are in full swing - Austin Monitor

Bethany Cemetery, founded in 1893 for Black Austinites, is undergoing historic zoning, highlighting the grassroots efforts for its preservation amidst nearby development challenges.
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