NYC's Involuntary Removal of Mentally Ill Homeless People Raises QuestionsThe city councilman struggled to get necessary help for a long-term homeless woman, despite her precarious living situation.
Mayor Thao issues executive order to close homeless campsMayor Sheng Thao orders aggressive closure of homeless camps in Oakland following Supreme Court ruling, marking a shift from previous policy.
Bombshell letter reveals chaotic history of NYC shelter where alleged mad stabber stayed before fatal spree: 'Serious threats to life'Concerns over safety and homelessness resurfaced following a deadly stabbing spree involving a shelter resident.Leaders demand action to relocate Bellevue Men's Shelter due to increasing threats.
$45K 'hobo fence' last ditch effort to keep homeless out of NJ park as some slam 'inhumanity'The city's controversial solution to homelessness involved erecting a fence around a public park, restricting access and sparking mixed reactions from residents.
Homeless Advocates Urge SF to End Sweeps, Saying It Should Be 'Safe Place for Everybody' | KQEDThe city has intensified its crackdown on homelessness, resulting in increased police citations and arrests during encampment operations.
We've never paid migrants' costs before - so why is Eric Adams doing so now?The city is incentivizing migrants with up to $5,000 to leave shelters for permanent housing, potentially encouraging more migration.
NYC's Involuntary Removal of Mentally Ill Homeless People Raises QuestionsThe city councilman struggled to get necessary help for a long-term homeless woman, despite her precarious living situation.
Mayor Thao issues executive order to close homeless campsMayor Sheng Thao orders aggressive closure of homeless camps in Oakland following Supreme Court ruling, marking a shift from previous policy.
Bombshell letter reveals chaotic history of NYC shelter where alleged mad stabber stayed before fatal spree: 'Serious threats to life'Concerns over safety and homelessness resurfaced following a deadly stabbing spree involving a shelter resident.Leaders demand action to relocate Bellevue Men's Shelter due to increasing threats.
$45K 'hobo fence' last ditch effort to keep homeless out of NJ park as some slam 'inhumanity'The city's controversial solution to homelessness involved erecting a fence around a public park, restricting access and sparking mixed reactions from residents.
Homeless Advocates Urge SF to End Sweeps, Saying It Should Be 'Safe Place for Everybody' | KQEDThe city has intensified its crackdown on homelessness, resulting in increased police citations and arrests during encampment operations.
We've never paid migrants' costs before - so why is Eric Adams doing so now?The city is incentivizing migrants with up to $5,000 to leave shelters for permanent housing, potentially encouraging more migration.
Weigh-in-motion tech has cut overweight trucks on BQE by 60%, city says, urging state to extend program * Brooklyn PaperWeigh-in-motion technology drastically reduced overweight truck traffic on the BQE by 60% after implementation.
Restler Bill to Cap E-Bike Fees Sets The Bar High for Citi Bike's Future - Streetsblog New York CityCiti Bike is being proposed as a public transit option, with a cap on e-bike ride costs aligning it with subway fares.
New DOT Report Questions Daylighting As Council Bill Gains Steam - Streetsblog New York CityThe Adams administration's DOT report questions the safety benefits of banning parking at corners, contradicting grassroots advocacy for universal daylighting.
Weigh-in-motion tech has cut overweight trucks on BQE by 60%, city says, urging state to extend program * Brooklyn PaperWeigh-in-motion technology drastically reduced overweight truck traffic on the BQE by 60% after implementation.
Restler Bill to Cap E-Bike Fees Sets The Bar High for Citi Bike's Future - Streetsblog New York CityCiti Bike is being proposed as a public transit option, with a cap on e-bike ride costs aligning it with subway fares.
New DOT Report Questions Daylighting As Council Bill Gains Steam - Streetsblog New York CityThe Adams administration's DOT report questions the safety benefits of banning parking at corners, contradicting grassroots advocacy for universal daylighting.
Remembering urban planning professor Donald Shoup, who changed the way we parkDonald Shoup revolutionized urban planning with insights on the hidden costs of free parking, influencing policy worldwide.Shoup's work is vital for understanding the dynamics of urban land use and parking economics.
Exclusive | 'Scrooge' NYC DOE sends holiday invoices demanding cash from unvaxxed employees fired during COVIDThe DOE is demanding repayment from fired staffers who refused the COVID-19 vaccine, a move criticized as extortion and an outrage by those affected.
Exclusive | NYC schools chancellor mum on panel's migrant support, prompting suspicionsChancellor Aviles-Ramos' absence raised speculation of pressure from City Hall due to Immigrant rights considerations.
Brooklyn child care centers stave off closure for a year, but uncertainty remainsNuestros Niños child care center will remain open for another year despite earlier plans to shut it down.
Exclusive | 'Scrooge' NYC DOE sends holiday invoices demanding cash from unvaxxed employees fired during COVIDThe DOE is demanding repayment from fired staffers who refused the COVID-19 vaccine, a move criticized as extortion and an outrage by those affected.
Exclusive | NYC schools chancellor mum on panel's migrant support, prompting suspicionsChancellor Aviles-Ramos' absence raised speculation of pressure from City Hall due to Immigrant rights considerations.
Brooklyn child care centers stave off closure for a year, but uncertainty remainsNuestros Niños child care center will remain open for another year despite earlier plans to shut it down.
Adams Told City Officials Not to Bash Trump or Interfere With ICEThe city's internal memo led to confusion over ICE interactions, advising compliance if safety is threatened, despite the sanctuary status.
Exclusive | Top NYC DOE lawyer urges donations for legal aid to migrants facing deportation on heels of Mayor Adams' meeting with Trump's border czarElizabeth Vladeck's fundraising for migrant legal aid creates tension with Mayor Adams' immigration policy stance.
Adams Told City Officials Not to Bash Trump or Interfere With ICEThe city's internal memo led to confusion over ICE interactions, advising compliance if safety is threatened, despite the sanctuary status.
Exclusive | Top NYC DOE lawyer urges donations for legal aid to migrants facing deportation on heels of Mayor Adams' meeting with Trump's border czarElizabeth Vladeck's fundraising for migrant legal aid creates tension with Mayor Adams' immigration policy stance.
Oakland city government ends remote work programOakland is requiring government workers to return to the office four days a week as the remote work program ends.
Houston mayor orders full return to office for all city employeesHouston Mayor rescinded the work-from-home policy; all city employees will return to full-time office work starting February 1, 2025.
Oakland city government ends remote work programOakland is requiring government workers to return to the office four days a week as the remote work program ends.
Houston mayor orders full return to office for all city employeesHouston Mayor rescinded the work-from-home policy; all city employees will return to full-time office work starting February 1, 2025.
SF supervisors unanimously reaffirm 1989's sanctuary ordinance as ICE raids intensify in the USSan Francisco reaffirms its status as a sanctuary city amid increasing ICE raids, emphasizing support for immigrant communities.
New 2,200-bed migrant shelter opening in South Bronx amid citywide shelter closures - Bronx TimesA new migrant shelter in the South Bronx will house 2,200 adults as the city plans to close 13 shelters by June.
SF supervisors unanimously reaffirm 1989's sanctuary ordinance as ICE raids intensify in the USSan Francisco reaffirms its status as a sanctuary city amid increasing ICE raids, emphasizing support for immigrant communities.
New 2,200-bed migrant shelter opening in South Bronx amid citywide shelter closures - Bronx TimesA new migrant shelter in the South Bronx will house 2,200 adults as the city plans to close 13 shelters by June.
December crashes will determine Portland traffic fatalities recordsPortland's traffic-related fatalities are stabilizing and trending down as 2024 approaches.
City's new travel policy aligns with best practices used in other cities - Austin MonitorThe updated travel reimbursement policy has improved the process for employee reimbursements and aligns with best practices from other cities.
Friday's Headlines: Hotoween Edition - Streetsblog New York CityAdams administration's decision to limit outdoor dining in warmer months negatively impacts community vibrancy and public spaces.
NYC to Offer Non-Union Employees Money for Adoption, SurrogacyNYC will offer up to $10,000 in family expansion benefits to non-union employees, a first among major U.S. cities.
Auditor finds PARD employee improperly used rec center for birthday party - Austin MonitorMark Vasquez violated city policy by improperly organizing a birthday party at a recreation center and attempted to cover it up by backdating reservations.
Never mind Mayor Adams' latest blow on migrants - it's going to take new WH leadership to help NYCMayor Adams' attempts to stem migrant influx through legal action were blocked by the State Supreme Court, highlighting the need for federal policy changes.