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US news
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

When Traffic Violence Hits The Same Family Twice - Years Apart, On Exactly the Same Street - Streetsblog USA

Traffic fatalities at the same intersection highlight the urgent need for traffic calming measures in communities.
#san-francisco
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
5 hours ago

Body Found Near SF On-Ramp Shortly After Weekend Construction on I-80

A deceased person was found near a SoMa freeway onramp, likely due to a drug overdose, shortly after construction work was completed.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Eight Years Later, the First of Those Fancy New Trash Cans Arrive on SF Streets

Custom-made rubbish bins have finally been installed in San Francisco after a lengthy selection and design process that began in 2018.
SF politics
fromMission Local
5 days ago

SFPD police chief and watchdog to be evaluated following Mission Local reporting

The San Francisco police commission will evaluate Chief Derrick Lew and Paul Henderson after nearly 10 years without reviews.
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
5 hours ago

Body Found Near SF On-Ramp Shortly After Weekend Construction on I-80

A deceased person was found near a SoMa freeway onramp, likely due to a drug overdose, shortly after construction work was completed.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Eight Years Later, the First of Those Fancy New Trash Cans Arrive on SF Streets

Custom-made rubbish bins have finally been installed in San Francisco after a lengthy selection and design process that began in 2018.
SF politics
fromMission Local
5 days ago

SFPD police chief and watchdog to be evaluated following Mission Local reporting

The San Francisco police commission will evaluate Chief Derrick Lew and Paul Henderson after nearly 10 years without reviews.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago

NYPD Seeks Six Suspects in Brooklyn L-Train Robbery Pattern

A crew of six committed back-to-back robberies on Brooklyn's L train, leaving victims injured and prompting a police investigation.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
5 days ago

Dozens arrested in NYPD takedown of rival Brooklyn gangs

Thirty-six members of rival Brooklyn gangs were arrested for multiple shootings, including one fatality, following a three-year investigation.
New York City
fromHoodline
6 hours ago

Brooklyn Man Dies After Medical Emergency In NYPD Holding Cell

A Brooklyn man died in a holding cell after showing signs of drug withdrawal, prompting an investigation into his death.
NYC parents
fromNews 12 - Long Island
3 days ago

Wild video shows two police chases and gun arrests in Brooklyn

Police arrested two individuals in Brooklyn for gun-related offenses on April 3, totaling 913 gun arrests citywide this year.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Wild Brooklyn Street Chases End In Gun Busts Near School

Two police chases in Brooklyn led to arrests and gun seizures, highlighting ongoing NYPD efforts against gun violence.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 days ago

Here Are The Key Takeaways From Brooklyn's State Of The Borough Address

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced new investments in education, immigrant services, and cultural programs during his 2026 State of the Borough address.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago

NYPD Seeks Six Suspects in Brooklyn L-Train Robbery Pattern

A crew of six committed back-to-back robberies on Brooklyn's L train, leaving victims injured and prompting a police investigation.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
5 days ago

Dozens arrested in NYPD takedown of rival Brooklyn gangs

Thirty-six members of rival Brooklyn gangs were arrested for multiple shootings, including one fatality, following a three-year investigation.
#housing-policy
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
7 hours ago

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
4 days ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
7 hours ago

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
4 days ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
Philosophy
fromThe Village Voice
3 hours ago

Historic Preservation as Cultural Self-Reflection: Reclaiming Stories, Identity, and Meaning in a Changing Urban Landscape - The Village Voice

Historic preservation is a cultural practice that shapes community identity and values, rather than merely a technical effort to protect old buildings.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

Police in cruisers, on horseback and in the air to combat surge of Valley home burglaries

Increased police presence and resources are being deployed in the San Fernando Valley to combat a recent surge in home burglaries.
#ai
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Oakland is turning to AI drones to help solve its illegal dumping problem

Oakland is using AI-powered drones to identify illegal dumping locations and improve waste management efficiency.
Environment
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Man at City Council Meeting Makes Devastating Case Against Proposed Local Data Center

Growing public anger over data centers' environmental impact and resource consumption is prompting calls for moratoriums on new constructions.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Oakland is turning to AI drones to help solve its illegal dumping problem

Oakland is using AI-powered drones to identify illegal dumping locations and improve waste management efficiency.
Environment
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Man at City Council Meeting Makes Devastating Case Against Proposed Local Data Center

Growing public anger over data centers' environmental impact and resource consumption is prompting calls for moratoriums on new constructions.
fromwww.amny.com
11 hours ago

A new immersive experience that dives into the mind of serial killers launches in NYC | amNewYork

Mind of a Serial Killer's mission is to dissect the mindsets of what drives murder for a better global understanding, while creating a place to honor slain victims.
NYC LGBT
Boston
fromLos Angeles Times
9 hours ago

Stabbing in Burbank leaves one woman dead, another hospitalized. No arrests made

One woman was killed and another hospitalized after a stabbing attack in Burbank.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Man found shot to death on second floor of Harlem apartment: cops | amNewYork

A man was shot to death in a Harlem apartment building, and police are investigating the incident.
#london
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians

A woman was arrested for attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London, leaving one critically injured and another with life-changing injuries.
London
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Woman fighting for life after car crashes into pedestrians on central London street

A woman was arrested for attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London, leaving one critically injured and another with life-changing injuries.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians

A woman was arrested for attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London, leaving one critically injured and another with life-changing injuries.
London
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Woman fighting for life after car crashes into pedestrians on central London street

A woman was arrested for attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London, leaving one critically injured and another with life-changing injuries.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
14 hours ago

BK Hot Spot Moving On After Safety Concerns, Owner Says

Pacha New York is implementing a comprehensive safety and operations plan for its Brooklyn venue, focusing on crowd control and community coordination.
#murder
Miami food
fromqns.com
3 days ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
Miami food
fromqns.com
3 days ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Driver dies after vehicle collides with multiple trees in Oshawa neighbourhood, police say | CBC News

A 40-year-old man died after his vehicle struck multiple trees in Oshawa.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Mamdani's DOI pick wins Council approval after questions over independence | amNewYork

City Council approved Nadia Shihata as head of the Department of Investigation despite concerns over her independence from Mayor Mamdani.
#data-centers
US politics
fromFuturism
2 days ago

City Council Wrecked in Voter Bloodbath After Allowing New Data Center

Residents in Festus, Missouri ousted half their city council after approving a $6 billion data center against public will.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 days ago

City Council Wrecked in Voter Bloodbath After Allowing New Data Center

Residents in Festus, Missouri ousted half their city council after approving a $6 billion data center against public will.
#metropolitan-police
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Kensington Gardens shut as police 'assess items'

Police are investigating a video claiming a drone attack on the Israeli Embassy, but no attack occurred and public safety is not at risk.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Kensington Gardens shut as police 'assess items'

Police are investigating a video claiming a drone attack on the Israeli Embassy, but no attack occurred and public safety is not at risk.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Palo Alto's safe parking program can't find case managers - San Jose Spotlight

The safe parking site in Palo Alto struggles with long-term stays due to housing challenges, with average residency around 450 days.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Long-awaited trashcans hit S.F. streets, a Tenderloroadway mural, and more

New initiatives in the Tenderloin include custom trash bins and a mural funded by a beautification grant.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 days ago

White House directs FBI to investigate missing scientists' cases

The White House is investigating the mysterious disappearances of scientists linked to sensitive projects, involving the FBI and a review of potential connections.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Op-ed: Public safety and fairness are not expendable budget items - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts in Santa Clara County threaten the effectiveness of the District Attorney's and Public Defender's Offices, impacting public safety and legal representation.
SF parents
fromDefector
4 days ago

The Killing That Won't Let Go | Defector

Grief persists indefinitely, and justice remains elusive for Steve Cornejo, who was shot and killed 21 years ago without the shooter facing charges.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
Europe news
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
Washington DC
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

FBI searches Lancaster City Hall, homes of vice mayor and council member in corruption probe

FBI executed search warrants at Lancaster's vice mayor and council member's homes, City Hall, and a Bel Air property as part of a corruption probe.
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture must be viewed as interconnected with technical networks that support modern life, requiring new approaches and understandings.
Design
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture must be viewed as interconnected with technical networks that support modern life, requiring new approaches and understandings.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Op-Ed | Don't trade away justice: Limiting rights won't lower costs for New Yorkers | amNewYork

Governor Hochul's insurance proposals favor corporations over individuals, undermining access to justice for crash victims and perpetuating inequities in auto insurance.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
10 hours ago

NYPD reviews Narcotics Division, Tisch vows accountability against Brooklyn cops caught on video in violent arrest of man | amNewYork

Civil rights activists met with Police Commissioner Tisch to address police accountability following a violent arrest incident in Brooklyn.
#shoplifting
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
13 hours ago

Calls for more Met Police funding as shoplifting cases in London triple in four years

Shoplifting in London has tripled in five years, prompting calls for increased police funding and neighborhood policing.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
London politics

'We're tired of calling the police, nothing gets done'

Shopkeepers in south London face daily thefts, with many feeling police response is inadequate.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
13 hours ago

Calls for more Met Police funding as shoplifting cases in London triple in four years

Shoplifting in London has tripled in five years, prompting calls for increased police funding and neighborhood policing.
#oakland
fromKqed
5 days ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

East Bay (California)
fromKqed
5 days ago

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

Oakland City Council enacted a new encampment policy allowing immediate removal of tents and towing of RVs occupied by unhoused residents.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
10 hours ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

4 goons steal car, mow down 72-year-old using walker in NYC Lowe's parking lot: cops

Four young men stole a car from two women in a Brooklyn parking lot, injuring one elderly victim.
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Queens mystery: Man hospitalized after being found covered in blood inside parked minivan | amNewYork

A man of unknown age was found sitting in a brown Toyota minivan covered in blood, prompting a 911 call from a good Samaritan.
NYC LGBT
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Stealing from the dead: Medical Examiner's investigator pleads to theft charge

Adrian Munoz pleaded no contest to stealing a crucifix from a deceased man, receiving jail time and probation as punishment.
#nypd
New York City
fromCbsnews
5 days ago

"Deeply disturbing" NYPD arrest inside Brooklyn liquor store prompts investigation

NYPD officers are under investigation for using excessive force during an arrest in Brooklyn, raising concerns from city officials.
fromNBC New York
4 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn cops investigated for bloody liquor store arrest

NYPD officers were filmed violently arresting a man later found not involved in drug activity, prompting public outrage and an investigation.
Boston
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Senior man fatally shot near his home in the Bronx: NYPD | amNewYork

A 78-year-old man was shot and killed in the Bronx, and the NYPD is investigating the incident.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

New video shows another angle of rough NYPD arrest inside Brooklyn liquor store

New surveillance footage reveals additional details of a controversial arrest involving mistaken identity and excessive force by NYPD detectives.
Brooklyn
from710 WOR
4 days ago

NYPD Detectives On Modified Duty After Brooklyn Incident | 710 WOR

Two NYPD detectives are under investigation for violently arresting an innocent man, leading to public outcry and calls for justice.
New York City
fromCbsnews
5 days ago

"Deeply disturbing" NYPD arrest inside Brooklyn liquor store prompts investigation

NYPD officers are under investigation for using excessive force during an arrest in Brooklyn, raising concerns from city officials.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
4 days ago

Brooklyn cops investigated for bloody liquor store arrest

NYPD officers were filmed violently arresting a man later found not involved in drug activity, prompting public outrage and an investigation.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 days ago

In Mamdani's NYC, sewer socialism is out. Pothole politics is in.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasizes 'pothole politics' to address city issues directly and practically, focusing on tangible improvements for New Yorkers.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

L.A. clears homeless encampment long plagued by crime, drug use in North Hollywood

"It's been in continuous disrepair and derelict circumstances. There were reported firearms, individuals walking out onto the street with assault rifles, drug paraphernalia that you can even find today, a lot of drug use."
Los Angeles
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Upper East Side Sidewalk Beatdown Sparks Hunt For Attacker

Police are seeking a suspect who assaulted a 75-year-old man on the Upper East Side, urging public assistance for information leading to an arrest.
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Video Suggests SoMa Hit-and-Run Death Was Intentional

The video shows the victim walking from the rear to the front of the suspect vehicle as it sits straddling the sidewalk, attempting to pull out from a driveway onto the street. This appears to have been some sort of confrontation, and the driver appears to accelerate into the victim as he passes in front of the vehicle, knocking him onto the hood and onto the ground before running him over.
SOMA, SF
#arson
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Counter-terror police investigate another arson attack

Counter-terrorism police investigate an arson attack in Hendon, London, with no injuries reported and no current links to other incidents.
London politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

British police probe another arson attack in London

British counter-terrorism police are investigating an arson attack on a shop in Hendon, London, targeting a Jewish community.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Counter-terror police investigate another arson attack

Counter-terrorism police investigate an arson attack in Hendon, London, with no injuries reported and no current links to other incidents.
London politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

British police probe another arson attack in London

British counter-terrorism police are investigating an arson attack on a shop in Hendon, London, targeting a Jewish community.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Brooklyn hate crime suspect cuffed in the Bronx for fare evasion: cops | amNewYork

Yeshayahuw Carraway, wanted for an anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime, was arrested for fare evasion and drug possession in the Bronx.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Multiple people shot at Sacramento-area park

"This is a very large scene that's involving hundreds of possible witnesses," a sheriff's spokesperson told reporters in a televised briefing.
East Bay (California)
Boston
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Suspect sought for assaulting man on a Bronx bus | amNewYork

Police are seeking a suspect in a Bronx bus assault that injured a 79-year-old man.
NYC real estate
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Ask An Insurance Industry Insider: Safe Streets Are The Best Way To Bring Down Insurance Costs - Streetsblog New York City

Personal injury lawyers and insurance companies dominate advertising, reflecting a complex system of risk assessment and cost management in insurance.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Man killed in stabbing attack near Union Station in downtown Los Angeles

A man was found suffering from multiple stab wounds outside Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. on Alameda Street.
Los Angeles
London
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Body removed from Wexford town house may have lain undiscovered for some time

A male in his 60s was found dead in a Wexford home after being undiscovered for some time.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

Question Alvin Bragg's Methods, But the Numbers Don't Lie

Shootings and murders in Manhattan have significantly decreased during Alvin Bragg's tenure as District Attorney.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

As e-bike crashes send an increasing number of people to the hospital, cities search for solutions

E-bike injuries are rising in the US, prompting calls for improved infrastructure and safety measures to protect all road users.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

New records show how police tracked down the alleged Beverly mansion robber

Brown was charged with home invasion, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a person over age 60, kidnapping, witness intimidation, armed assault in a dwelling, armed burglary, breaking and entering in a building at night, larceny of a motor vehicle, and larceny over $1,200.
Boston
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
3 days ago

Two men wounded in Ocean Hill double shooting, suspect at large Brooklyn Paper

Two men were shot outside 1275 Herkimer St. in Ocean Hill, with a 55-year-old victim suffering a back injury and a 33-year-old shot in the leg and groin.
East Bay (California)
Social justice
fromPUNCH
3 weeks ago

What Does a Bar Owe Its Neighbors?

Bartenders in urban areas face challenges of homelessness and mental health crises, requiring a balance of compassion, safety, and quick decision-making.
#new-york-city
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
NYC real estate

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Thousands of curbside Empire' trash bins coming to more parts of NYC | amNewYork

New York City will replace black garbage bags with lidded containers, expanding Empire Bins across all boroughs by 2031.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

I-Team talks with homeless man at center of San Leandro police 'dumping' controversy

San Leandro police violently detained a homeless man, Shaquille Coleman, and dumped him seven miles away in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

New police chief likes being the good guy

Reifschneider said he tries to think about a moment when he helped someone, even if it's something mundane like pulling up behind a driver who ran out of gas. He's encouraged his fellow police officers to also reflect on a good deed.
Mission District
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Crooks carjack Toyota Corolla from women in Brooklyn Lowe's parking lot

Four men carjacked a vehicle from two women in a Brooklyn parking lot, injuring one during the theft.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

The secret life of Boston's street corner fire alarm boxes

Boston's telegraph-based fire alarm system, operational since 1852, remains functional today, providing reliable emergency communication independent of modern technology.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

London has fallen to crime and feral youth? Rubbish | Letters

Young people's presence is often misinterpreted as a threat, leading to moral panic and calls for control rather than understanding.
New York City
fromBronx Times
3 days ago

Two Bronx districts tapped for major NYC trash bin expansion - Bronx Times

Mayor Mamdani announced a trash containerization program expansion in the Bronx, aiming for citywide implementation by 2031.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

City Council requests 5 years' worth of BPD body camera footage

Boston City Council requests five years of body camera footage from police incidents to increase transparency after a fatal shooting.
fromInvestigative Post
2 weeks ago

Investigative Post event on reforming Buffalo and NY government.

John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012.
NYC politics
New York City
fromThe Trace
5 days ago

How This Deputy Mayor Plans to Reduce Violence in New York City

New York City aims to enhance violence prevention funding and initiatives through the new Mayor's Office of Community Safety.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
5 days ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Subway crime: NYPD transit chief explains how department is shifting resources after Grand Central Station machete attack | amNewYork

A violent attack in Grand Central Station by Anthony Griffin resulted in multiple injuries and his eventual death by police intervention.
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