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Lawmakers Demand Funding For Brooklyn-Governors Island Ferry

Funding needed for Brooklyn ferry service to Governors Island

State Senator Gounardes emphasizes importance of ferry access to Governors Island. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

New Bay Ridge elementary school to be named for Joanne Seminara, former attorney and community leader * Brooklyn Paper

A new school in Bay Ridge named after Joanne Seminara, honoring her legacy.

Seminara's contributions to the community and impact on local schools remembered through the naming of P.S. 413. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Group races to save Downtown Brooklyn's great buildings before they're gone

Preserving architecturally significant buildings in Downtown Brooklyn is essential to safeguarding the area's cultural heritage.

The coalition of Brooklyn civic and neighborhood organizations is working to landmark historic sites before they are lost to development. [ more ]

BKReader

Democrat Tony Herbert to Run for 41st District Assembly Seat

Tony Herbert announces candidacy for New York State Assembly

Herbert highlights his background in community advocacy and government experience [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Residents of booming 'South Brooklyn' want their B71 bus back

Residents are advocating for the return of the B71 bus route to improve connectivity in Brooklyn neighborhoods.

Local officials are urging the MTA to consider reintroducing the B71 bus as part of the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign project. [ more ]

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Boston.com

5 days ago

Medicine

Mass. launches emergency operations plan for embattled Steward hospitals

Massachusetts activated an emergency plan in response to Steward Health Care's financial turmoil. [ more ]

New York Post

1 day ago

Education

Antisemitic graffiti found at NYC elementary school while schools boss claims to Congress incidents dealt with in 'appropriate fashion'

Antisemitic graffiti discovered on a Brooklyn school wall sparked community outrage and swift response from authorities. [ more ]

Portland Mercury

Education

Parkrose High School Students Speak Out Against Planned Freight Development

Residents of Parkrose neighborhood in Portland are facing environmental injustice due to poor air quality from diesel truck throughways.

Parkrose High School students are actively advocating for neighborhood improvements and opposing a new diesel freight warehouse development. [ more ]

Streetsblog

3 days ago

Bicycling

Valencia Merchants to SFMTA: We Want Curbside Protected Bike Lanes - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Valencia Corridor Merchants Association is calling for the removal of center-running bike lanes in favor of Dutch-style, curbside protected lanes. [ more ]

BikeMag

Bicycling

YouTuber Releases Build Compilation Of Public Bike Park

Seth Alvo is a popular YouTube creator in mountain biking with 2.5 million subscribers.

He built a free public bike park and advocates for trail access. [ more ]

Kqed

3 weeks ago

California

Jail Deaths Prompt Calls To Separate Coroner And Sheriff's Departments In Riverside County | KQED

In Riverside County, families challenge the sheriff's oversight of the coroner's office, advocating for a change in the system. [ more ]

Austin Monitor

3 weeks ago

Austin

Advocates for ending homelessness say rental assistance program doesn't go far enough - Austin Monitor

Rapid rehousing programs in Austin sometimes fail to close the affordability gap for recipients, leading to potential homelessness risk. [ more ]

Austin Monitor

Silicon Valley real estate

Austin

Black arts collective wants progress on city's African American cultural district - Austin Monitor

East Austin Creative Coalition aims to unite creatives for job opportunities and to advocate for the African American Culture and Heritage District.

The group seeks city support to promote their registry and push for the implementation of plans outlined in the 2021 resolution. [ more ]

San Jose Spotlight

3 weeks ago

San Jose park maintenance has multimillion-dollar backlog - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose faces a significant infrastructure backlog, impacting the condition of parks and facilities, highlighting the need for diversified funding sources to address the issue. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

4 weeks ago

London

Greenwich protesters demand three kids in foster care are returned to birth family

Group protested outside Woolwich Centre for wrongfully separated children's health

Roma community seeks conversation with council for better arrangement [ more ]

Cbsnews

NYC politics

City Island residents pushing for ferry service for fast commutes, more foot traffic

City Island in the Bronx is known for its charm, ocean views, and seafood.

Residents are advocating for a new ferry stop to improve quality of life and boost the local economy. [ more ]

time.com

Social justice

Robert D. Bullard Writes to the Next Environmental-Justice Leaders

Environmental justice aims for equal protection and access to resources for all communities.

Intergenerational approach in environmentalism promotes collaboration and diversity of skills. [ more ]

BKReader

East New York LIRR Station Should Also be Revamped, Advocates

Community advocates demand improvements to East New York LIRR station.

East New York LIRR station overlooked for upgrades amidst large Broadway Junction project. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Community groups Preserve Park Slope and Park Slope Civic Council merge * Brooklyn Paper

Community group Preserve Park Slope merged into Park Slope Civic Council for stronger advocacy.

Park Slope Civic Council focuses on street safety, development concerns, and city budget impacts. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Nonprofit HomeFirst pulls out of South Bay homeless shelter after discrimination allegations

HomeFirst to stop operating county-owned shelter in Sunnyvale due to discrimination allegations

Allegations of discrimination against Black shelter employees and residents raised by local organizations [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Letters: Green space

Importance of including green spaces in urban development projects.

Criticism of constant rate increases by utility companies. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Letters: Protect creek

Density Bonus Law impacts local communities negatively

Advocacy for protecting sensitive habitats near Briones Park

Support for foster care system through AB 1675 [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation