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#brooklyn
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2 days ago
Brooklyn

From rust to oasis: Pier 6 in Sunset Park breaks ground on $25M transformation into public green space * Brooklyn Paper

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2 days ago
Brooklyn

From rust to oasis: Pier 6 in Sunset Park breaks ground on $25M transformation into public green space * Brooklyn Paper

#public-transit
fromQNS
2 days ago
NYC politics

Raga announces Q32 bus stop on Roosevelt Avenue will no longer be removed following community pushback - QNS

fromQNS
2 days ago
NYC politics

Raga announces Q32 bus stop on Roosevelt Avenue will no longer be removed following community pushback - QNS

Public health
fromQNS
1 week ago

Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace - QNS

Officials advocate for flood signs and mitigation efforts after severe flooding affected the Cross Island Parkway.
US politics
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Westchester County volunteer firefighter detained by ICE, sent to Michigan correctional center

A undocumented father and volunteer firefighter from Westchester County was detained by ICE, prompting community advocacy for his release.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

PHOTOS: Protesters gather to denounce federal agents at 26 Federal Plaza | amNewYork

Protesters gathered at 26 Federal Plaza to denounce ICE activity as a man was detained by ICE, highlighting the growing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement.
Social justice
fromKqed
1 week ago

Activists Declare Hunger Strike, Demanding Sanctuary Status for Sonoma County | KQED

A sanctuary ordinance may provide false hope for undocumented immigrants without actual protections.
US politics
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Opinion: Albany Can't Wait Until January To Fight Trump and ICE

New York should convene a special session to pass legislation limiting ICE's access to schools and regulating biometric surveillance technology.
#oakland
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
US politics

Oakland Residents Fear Suspicious Death May Have Been a Lynching, Calling for Transparency

fromKqed
1 month ago
Public health

'Just Makes No Sense': Protests Continue in Oakland Over Slashed Arts Position | KQED

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
US politics

Oakland Residents Fear Suspicious Death May Have Been a Lynching, Calling for Transparency

fromKqed
1 month ago
Public health

'Just Makes No Sense': Protests Continue in Oakland Over Slashed Arts Position | KQED

fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Newsom changed CEQA to promote housing and development. What could it mean for Oakland?

"I think there's a good case that in most circumstances, that [infill] housing is going to be a net benefit for the climate and so speeding up its production is more likely than not to be good for the for the environment as a whole," said Zack Subin, an associate research director for climate and housing at UC Berkeley's Terner Center for Housing Innovation.
East Bay (California)
#cycling-safety
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
Mission District

Call to Action: It's Time to Finish Valencia's Protected Bike Lanes - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
Mission District

Call to Action: It's Time to Finish Valencia's Protected Bike Lanes - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

Berkeley wraps up policy work tackling racial disparities in police stops

The Berkeley Police Department first adopted its fair and impartial policing policy in 2014, aiming to eliminate racial profiling and reduce disparities.
Social justice
New York City
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Thursday's Headlines: Double Vigil Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Demands for increased street safety on Third Avenue and Canal Street are intensified after recent fatal accidents.
#traffic-safety
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan * Brooklyn Paper

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto

Safety advocate, residents question council decision to make speed cameras more visible | CBC News

fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan * Brooklyn Paper

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto

Safety advocate, residents question council decision to make speed cameras more visible | CBC News

#transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
NYC politics

Round and Round: No Plan for Protected Bike Lane Through 79th Street Rotunda - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
NYC politics

Round and Round: No Plan for Protected Bike Lane Through 79th Street Rotunda - Streetsblog New York City

fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

Resident death sparks call for investigation of for-profit prison operator in the Tenderloin

District 5 Supervisor Bilal Mahmood calls for an investigation into GEO Group following complaints about conditions at their halfway house after resident Melvin Bulauan's death.
Renovation
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Downtown Santa Clara revitalization slow to start - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara's downtown revitalization is stalled due to economic barriers and complex policies despite community push for development on city-owned land.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Chef Bruja' unites community roots with artistic inspiration as a culinary influencer | amNewYork

Without these people, without supporters, I would be nothing. Chef Bruja published her first cookbook, titled Tales Of The Bronx, which records the cultural melting pot of New York City by highlighting the blend of the Bronx and the Caribbean in food.
Food & drink
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Editorial | NYC Ferry redesign should strongly consider this transportation desert | amNewYork

Residents in Canarsie, Brooklyn have long advocated for NYC Ferry service, viewing their neighborhood as a transportation desert with limited public transit options.
NYC real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Investing in destruction': campaigners attack plans to fill Yorkshire tunnel with concrete

Campaigners intend to convert the disused Queensbury tunnel into England's longest cycle and pedestrian tunnel, opposing the government's decision to fill it with concrete.
Alternative transportation
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Indiana LGBTQ+ rights protesters surround strip-mall church that preaches death for 'sodomites'

Protesters challenged the Sure Foundation Baptist Church's homophobic messages during a recent anti-LGBTQ+ event.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
1 month ago

Toxic Legacies and Transformative Learning: MPA-ESP Students Explore the Gowanus Canal

The Gowanus Canal exemplifies the intersection of industrial pollution, environmental policy, and community activism in addressing urban environmental challenges.
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Caught on camera: 13-year-old girl struck by truck in East Flatbush

A 13-year-old girl was struck by a truck in East Flatbush, prompting calls for improved safety measures in the area.
#immigration
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
Social justice

How Volunteers Are Supporting Immigrants and Responding to ICE at California Courthouses

fromBoston.com
2 months ago
SF parents

Federal judge blocks ICE's plan to move Milford high school student out of Mass., says he can meet with lawyer

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
Social justice

How Volunteers Are Supporting Immigrants and Responding to ICE at California Courthouses

fromBoston.com
2 months ago
SF parents

Federal judge blocks ICE's plan to move Milford high school student out of Mass., says he can meet with lawyer

Public health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Pet lovers demand leadership change at San Jose animal shelter - San Jose Spotlight

Management at San Jose Animal Care Center prioritizes image over staff and animal safety, resulting in inadequate training and retaliation against concerned employees.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Hayward, Alameda County officials propose Russell City reparations fund

Plans to establish a reparations fund for former Russell City residents aim to address historical injustices and lasting trauma from the community's demolition.
fromEater NY
1 month ago

Tribeca Diner Patrons Lobby on Behalf of Server Detained by ICE

Luis Fernandez, a longtime server at Square Diner, was detained by ICE despite having green card status and a pending renewal.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

'Blood On His Hands': Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Eric Adams' decision to remove the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue raises significant safety concerns according to advocates.
fromwww.times-series.co.uk
1 month ago

'I counted late trains at my tube station for two weeks - this is what I learned'

According to Mr Hostan's data, over the 15-day period, 41 of the 525 scheduled departures were no shows. Of these, 33 were during the morning rush hour and the longest gap between tubes was on Friday 2nd, when the 8.12am and 8.26am trains were both cancelled, leaving people waiting 41 minutes for the next train.
London
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Coalition of parents, teachers, trustees speaks out against Ontario's school board takeover | CBC News

Ontario's takeover of four school boards is criticized as a response to chronic underfunding, not mismanagement.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Pablo passes on implementing stronger renter protections

Education on tenant protection laws, not stronger rent control, is needed to address housing insecurity in San Pablo.
Education
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Carol Pino Learning Farm officially opens with ribbon-cutting celebration

First official NYC learning farm opens in Brooklyn, transforming an abandoned lot into an educational green space.
NYC real estate
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

For 4th straight year, part of the East River Esplanade remains shut due to construction

Residents are frustrated over ongoing limited access to the East River Esplanade due to construction delays.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

NYC Pride March draws more than 1 million to Manhattan to express joy, love, and defiance

NYC Pride March celebrated LGBTQ rights with over 1 million participants, championing joy, unity, and advocacy against current injustices.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Bensonhurst history

Bedford-Stuyvesant's resilience stems from grassroots advocacy and historical significance, shaped by diverse cultural influences over centuries.
SF LGBT
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Field Notes: Amy Tan Watches Birds, a Pop Star Emerges in Marin, and a Lost Gay Film is Found

A 1970 queer film is being restored and re-released, highlighting queer history and culture in San Francisco.
Amy Tan's nature journal enriches her writing, reflecting on birds and personal connections to nature.
Vital Arts initiative supports Bay Area artists advocating for community issues post-Ghost Ship fire.
The revitalization of San Jose's Creekside area features a new art corridor and local brewery, enhancing community engagement.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

SF's Trans March attendees advocate for safer world amid rising fears with Trump Administration

The Trans March underscored the resilience and unity of the transgender community amid political challenges.
NYC politics
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Elizabeth Street Garden has been saved-here's why that matters

The Elizabeth Street Garden in Nolita is preserved after years of planning for its replacement with a housing complex.
fromSCSJ
1 month ago

Groups Go to Court Over Permit for New Landfill in Aiken County

The proposed Rabbit Hill landfill challenges local environmental justice efforts in Aiken County due to its size and proximity to vulnerable communities.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Inside Maine's Push To Let Residents Buy Mobile Home Parks Before Investors Do

"We think we can do it," Beailieu said in an interview with Fox 23 Maine.
Online Community Development
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Family pay tribute to 'beautiful' mother stabbed to death in Stoke Newington home before gas explosion

Annabel Rook was a dedicated advocate for survivors of gender-based violence and co-founder of MamaSuze, enriching the lives of disadvantaged women.
Women in technology
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Tensions rise on Maui as decision over vacation rental phaseout looms

Maui is considering a bill to eliminate over 6,000 transient vacation rentals to address the housing crisis.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Windrush campaigners back Carnival funding bid

The Notting Hill Carnival is at risk, prompting urgent calls for government support to ensure its future.
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Opinion: The Promise-and Pushback-on NYC's Racial Impact Studies

New York's racial impact studies aim to address housing affordability and displacement risks but face underutilization and lack of community engagement.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

BREAKING: Activists Sue City To Prevent Erasure of Bedford Avenue Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

The city improperly, irrationally, without proper legal notice and in an abuse of discretion announced on Friday, June 13, 2025 that it would remove the upgraded bicycle lane.
NYC parents
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

ICE fears gut sales on Sunset Park's 5th Avenue

Immigration enforcement activities have severely impacted revenue for Latin-American businesses in Sunset Park, leading to significant financial losses.
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
2 months ago

Santa Cruz City Council votes to ban sale of filtered cigarettes

Santa Cruz City Council approved a ban on the sale of filtered tobacco products, effective in 2027, in response to environmental and health concerns.
Renovation
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Save the chicken-wire Mr Darcy! The push to preserve the fantastical works of Wigan's Gaudi'

Kevin Duffy's unique artistic vision transformed discarded materials into a captivating outdoor art environment, inspiring curiosity and reflection despite the looming threat of its loss.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Oakland must do right by California Hotel's tenants

I was appalled reading about the squalid, unsafe conditions that residents at the California Hotel are having to endure. This is just plain wrong.
SF politics
#san-francisco
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Mission District

San Francisco Rips Out Planters, Benches, Posts on Wiggle Crosswalk - Streetsblog San Francisco

Mission District
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Day 88 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: 'There are some positive happenings on 16th and Mission'

Local resources are misallocated towards a mobile unit rather than street cleaning and infrastructure.
Community efforts, such as churches providing food, are vital yet underreported.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Mission District

San Francisco Rips Out Planters, Benches, Posts on Wiggle Crosswalk - Streetsblog San Francisco

NYC parents
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago

Tax Lien Sale Has Struggling Homeowners Fearing the Worst

The property lien sale disproportionately affects Black and brown neighborhoods, exacerbating homeowners' financial distress post-pandemic.
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

Brooklyn group mulls suing state over Pacific Park housing fines

The state officially delayed penalties for not fulfilling affordable housing obligations for Pacific Park, shifting deadlines and putting integrity of the project at risk.
NYC politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Campaigners fight to save tree facing axe again

"It feels like the tree is still the fall guy in this situation and it is just morally, ethically, environmentally wrong."
London politics
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago

Locals Push City to Scrap Plans to Rebuild Crumbling BQE

Neighborhood groups advocate for structural repairs instead of expanded plans for Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Uptown Portion of Hudson River Greenway Closed For Another Month - Streetsblog New York City

The Hudson River Greenway will remain closed for another month, forcing cyclists into unsafe routes.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Sargent Ranch: Landowners who proposed controversial quarry sell large chunk of property in Santa Clara County

"We are very pleased to have had the opportunity to collaborate with the previous landowner to have achieved such a positive outcome," said Gordon Clark, president of the Peninsula Open Space Trust.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

NYC Housing Calendar, June 2-9

Upcoming events focus on affordable housing advocacy, including hearings, festivals, and resource fairs.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Repair not rebuild: Brooklyn and Queens neighborhood groups call on DOT to end plans to majorly overhaul the BQE

Local organizations demand halt to the controversial BQE expansion plans, citing environmental and community impact concerns.
NYC politics
fromPlanetizen
2 months ago

In Dense NYC, What Does 'Human Scale' Mean?

Residents against high-rises seek human-scale urban life, prioritizing community needs over luxury developments.
#homelessness
Portland food
fromKqed
2 months ago

San Jose Could Temporarily Ban Smoke Shops, Citing Health Inequities | KQED

San José leaders advocate for a moratorium on smoke shops to promote community health and reimagine East San José as a healthier environment.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Remembering Tom Robbins, Who Bore Witness to New Yorkers' Everyday Battles

Tom Robbins dedicated his life to telling the stories of New Yorkers fighting for their communities against governmental negligence.
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Brooklyn's Sam Sutton Sworn In as New State Senator

Sam Sutton has been sworn in as New York State Senator for District 22, focusing on community advocacy.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

PREMIUM Canarsie takes steps to get a ferry stop

Canarsie residents continue to push for a ferry service to address transportation equity after years of petitions, rallies, and advocacy efforts.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

New Legislation Aims to Prevent Deed Theft and Deliver Justice to Victims

New York lawmakers introduced legislation to combat deed theft, a growing issue particularly affecting Black and brown communities.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

'Unprecedented': ICE Officers Operating Inside Bay Area Immigration Courts, Lawyers Say | KQED

Federal immigration agents are conducting enforcement operations inside immigration courthouses for the first time, leading to arrests of immigrants.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Dad of Suspect in Killing of Israeli Couple Was Democrat's Guest to Trump's Congressional Address

Eric Rodriguez's connection to Rep. Chuy Garcia highlights the unexpected intersections between political events and tragic incidents involving his son.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

"You Don't Rebuild Gaza by Bringing More Injustice Into This World"

Sarah Milgrim dedicated her life to improving the world through Jewish activism and sustainable development.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

HUD and ICE Collude to Target Mixed-Status Families

Federal housing assistance faces significant cuts under Trump's budget proposal, risking homelessness for thousands of Americans.
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Students testify at City Hall to obtain funding for their farm markets and healthy cafes

Students in Brooklyn advocate for funding to combat food deserts by promoting fresh produce and nutrition education through community-driven initiatives.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Permanent grounding: NYC communities call for federal ban on helicopter joy rides'

These helicopters are not emergency aircraft; they're joyrides and luxury charters disrupting daily life and putting people at risk, Melissa Elstein, board chair of the nonprofit, said.
NYC politics
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago

Chinatown Pride 2025 to Take Place on May 24 With Theme 'We are Immortal!' - San Francisco Bay Times

Chinatown Pride 2025 celebrates LGBTQIA+ communities, merging cultural advocacy with artistic expression in a historic neighborhood event.
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Amid Budget Cuts and Shifting Priorities, Brooklyn's Arts Scene Faces Strain ... But is Fighting Back

We are a sixty-year-old organization, and our operating model must change significantly... That approach is no longer sustainable. The arts aren't a competing priority; they are interwoven into the very efficiency of our city.
Brooklyn
NYC politics
fromFox News
3 months ago

'Bodega brothel' near schools in AOC's red-light district shut down without her help, local leaders say

Local brothel near schools in Queens shut down by NYPD after community advocacy, criticized lack of support from Rep. Ocasio-Cortez.
fromNew York Amsterdam News
3 months ago

BK community continues to demand justice for fired Superintendent Brendan Mims

The community is advocating for the reinstatement of Superintendent Brendan Mims following his controversial dismissal.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Stop & Shop defends pricing amid lawmakers' scrutiny over urban area costs

Stop & Shop faces scrutiny over grocery pricing disparities in low-income neighborhoods.
Lawmakers are advocating for price reductions to support working-class families.
Stop & Shop claims it is already implementing price reductions across its stores.
fromGay City News
3 months ago

'No Hate, No Fear': Qaravan hosts ninth annual Brighton Beach Pride

Brighton Beach Pride 2023 promotes immigrant rights amid fears of ICE, showcasing resilience in the LGBTQ+ community.
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