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fromwww.mercurynews.com
17 hours ago

San Pablo passes on implementing stronger renter protections

San Pablo city leadership emphasizes that education on existing tenant protection laws is a priority, suggesting that stronger rent control is not the solution for housing insecurity.
San Francisco
#arts-funding
fromBKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

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

fromKqed
4 days ago
Public health

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

fromBKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

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

fromKqed
4 days ago
Public health

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

#new-york-city
fromCbsnews
5 days ago

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

The reopening of the esplanade keeps getting pushed back. It was originally set to reopen last summer, and now residents face extended closures.
NYC real estate
#pride-march
fromCbsnews
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

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

fromCbsnews
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

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

#traffic-safety
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Toronto speed camera that's issued over 65,000 tickets cut down for 4th time | CBC News

Vandals repeatedly cut down speed camera; advocates urge city to improve Parkside Drive safety.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

City To Fix Dangerous Bushwick Intersection Where Driver Killed Motorcyclist - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto

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

Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Toronto speed camera that's issued over 65,000 tickets cut down for 4th time | CBC News

Vandals repeatedly cut down speed camera; advocates urge city to improve Parkside Drive safety.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

City To Fix Dangerous Bushwick Intersection Where Driver Killed Motorcyclist - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto

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

#immigration
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
SF parents

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

fromBoston.com
1 month 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 week ago

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

A once-forgotten 1970 queer film is returning to the screen after a partial print was rescued from the trash, directed by Mike Thomas.
SF LGBT
#cycling-safety
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

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

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

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

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Mission District

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

fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
Mobile UX

Eyes on the Street: New Bike Lane Puts the 'Bliss' in Blissville - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

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

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

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

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Mission District

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

fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
Mobile UX

Eyes on the Street: New Bike Lane Puts the 'Bliss' in Blissville - Streetsblog New York City

#affordable-housing
NYC parents
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Black Renters at Risk of Displacement Under Trump Administration's Housing Cuts

Elisha Fye Jr. fights against funding cuts and privatization of public housing, following in the footsteps of his father's legacy.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Tenants of Fillmore low-income housing, owned by Black church, plead for help

Residents of Thomas Paine Square face health hazards and negligent management while fearing eviction in affordable housing.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Online Community Development

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

NYC parents
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Black Renters at Risk of Displacement Under Trump Administration's Housing Cuts

Elisha Fye Jr. fights against funding cuts and privatization of public housing, following in the footsteps of his father's legacy.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Tenants of Fillmore low-income housing, owned by Black church, plead for help

Residents of Thomas Paine Square face health hazards and negligent management while fearing eviction in affordable housing.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Online Community Development

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

#environmental-justice
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 month 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.
fromSCSJ
1 week ago
SF politics

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

Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 month 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.
fromSCSJ
1 week ago
SF politics

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

fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks 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
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Tensions rise on Maui as decision over vacation rental phaseout looms

"We are not here to divide our community. We are here to preserve our community," said Mayor Richard Bissen during a presentation at the top of the meeting.
NYC real estate
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Windrush campaigners back Carnival funding bid

The government needs to recognise this and act urgently to protect it, as the carnival holds huge national and international significance.
London politics
#urban-development
#legal-action
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

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

fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

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

#immigration-policy
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Letters: Valley Water's plan for Pacheco Dam is out of date

Residents are relying on Valley Water to pursue sustainable, multi-benefit water solutions, not massive new dams that threaten ecosystems and drain public resources.
SF politics
#public-health
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Brooklyn Council Member, Advocates Call For Full Restoration of NYC Parks Funding

City leaders urge for increased funding for NYC Parks Department to address staffing shortages and deteriorating conditions.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Portland food

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

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Brooklyn Council Member, Advocates Call For Full Restoration of NYC Parks Funding

City leaders urge for increased funding for NYC Parks Department to address staffing shortages and deteriorating conditions.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Portland food

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

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

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

Kevin Duffy transformed a dumping ground into a vibrant kingdom of art, leaving behind a testament to creativity that many are unsure how to preserve.
Renovation
#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Activists Move to Reclaim Compton's Cafeteria Site From Private Prison Operator

LGBTQ advocates have the right to challenge operations of a GEO Group facility at a historically significant site in San Francisco.
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 weeks 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
1 month ago
Mission District

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

San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Activists Move to Reclaim Compton's Cafeteria Site From Private Prison Operator

LGBTQ advocates have the right to challenge operations of a GEO Group facility at a historically significant site in San Francisco.
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 weeks 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
1 month ago
Mission District

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

#housing-issues
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 month 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.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 month 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.
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago
NYC parents

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.
#environmental-issues
#homelessness
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
1 month 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 politics
fromThe Nation
1 month 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.
#local-elections
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Pro-Israel Donors Gave Thousands to South Bronx and East Harlem Candidates

Big-money donors are investing in the impoverished South Bronx-East Harlem City Council race.
#legislation
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month 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.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
NYC politics

Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers - Streetsblog New York City

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month 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.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month 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.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
NYC politics

Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers - Streetsblog New York City

fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Canarsie residents rally to bring ferry service to 'transportation desert' * Brooklyn Paper

For too long, our community has suffered from limited transportation options, resulting in congestion, longer commutes, and missed opportunities. We must bridge this gap and demand the connectivity we deserve.
Brooklyn
#brooklyn
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month 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.
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month 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.
California
fromKqed
1 month 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
1 month ago

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

Eric Rodriguez, the father of the man charged with killing an Israeli couple, was invited to Trump's address to Congress by Rep. Chuy Garcia, who emphasized veterans' rights.
NYC politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

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

"I worry about going to my synagogue. And now I have to worry about safety at my school."
Black Lives Matter
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

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

For 60 years, CCC has been a dynamic hub for art, social transformation, and community advocacy. As we celebrate this important anniversary, we recognize the urgent need to empower our increasingly marginalized LGBTQIA+ and immigrant communities.
SF LGBT
NYC politics
fromFox News
1 month 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.
#education
fromBronx Times
2 months ago
NYC parents

BREAKING: Preston High School saved from closure in $8.5M deal with Bally's Foundation - Bronx Times

fromsilive
2 months ago
NYC politics

Semester-long study connects Wagner College students with Staten Island civil rights leaders

fromBronx Times
2 months ago
NYC parents

BREAKING: Preston High School saved from closure in $8.5M deal with Bally's Foundation - Bronx Times

fromsilive
2 months ago
NYC politics

Semester-long study connects Wagner College students with Staten Island civil rights leaders

Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month 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.
#lgbtq
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Pride flag 'ripped' down at celebrity chef's popular Fenway restaurant

A Pride flag was torn down at Sweet Cheeks Q, prompting owner Tiffani Faison to seek public assistance in identifying the culprit.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Pride flag 'ripped' down at celebrity chef's popular Fenway restaurant

A Pride flag was torn down at Sweet Cheeks Q, prompting owner Tiffani Faison to seek public assistance in identifying the culprit.
#trump-administration
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

How we're battling Trump's science cuts across small-town America

Scientists launch 'Science Homecoming' to advocate for research funding amid federal cuts.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

How we're battling Trump's science cuts across small-town America

Scientists launch 'Science Homecoming' to advocate for research funding amid federal cuts.
#pollution
#san-jose
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'We are losing a generation of young people to drug gangs'

Communities are battling against the exploitation of children in the drug trade.
Young children are being coerced into county lines drug trafficking.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Silicon Valley Latino leader dies at 90 - San Jose Spotlight

Alcario Castellano used his lottery winnings to support Silicon Valley's communities of color through philanthropy after decades of community activism.
fromwww.bxtimes.com
2 months ago

Riley and sports advocates rally for year round access to indoor basketball courts Bronx Times

Riley stated, 'We cannot allow our youth to be left without safe places to grow, play, and thrive especially during inclement weather or after school hours.'
NYC politics
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: This Fair Housing Month, Let's Protect Public Housing From HUD Cuts

Proposed cuts to HUD and Section 8 threaten vital community housing and support systems.
fromsilive
2 months ago

A 'special' celebration: Will massive U.S. flag return to Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge?

'They did it for the bicentennial, why not do it again?' asked Alesio Bejleri, a 21-year-old student at the College of Staten Island, Willowbrook.
NYC politics
NYC parents
fromsilive
2 months ago

Parents at Staten Island school call on DOE to 'step in' over classroom safety concerns

Parents of students at PS 8 are concerned about safety issues in the classroom and are demanding action from school officials.
NYC politics
fromQNS
2 months ago

Brannan earns support from Southeast Queens lawmakers ahead of comptroller primary - QNS

Justin Brannan has received endorsements from key Southeast Queens officials, boosting his campaign for comptroller ahead of the June 24 primary.
NYC politics
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
2 months ago

Chi Osse and park advocates call for more funding of New York City's green spaces Brooklyn Paper

Officials call for restoration of NYC Parks funding and jobs.
Underfunding has led to unsafe and dirty parks affecting New Yorkers' quality of life.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

How Transportation Reformers Can Strategize for the Second Trump Administration - Streetsblog USA

Advocates for electric vehicles in underserved communities are adapting strategies in response to political challenges, focusing on equity and targeted universalism.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

SUNY Downstate: The Lifeline of Brooklyn

Funding is driving the need for substantial healthcare improvement at SUNY Downstate, rallying support to enhance facilities and access for community care.
#drowning
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Dangerous jetty caused surfer's tragic death at federal park in Queens: residents

A filmmaker drowned at Jacob Riis Park, prompting calls to remove hazardous wooden jetties that have endangered lives for years.
fromAol
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Surfer who died at NYC beach got caught in deadly jetty residents begged officials to remove for years

NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Dangerous jetty caused surfer's tragic death at federal park in Queens: residents

A filmmaker drowned at Jacob Riis Park, prompting calls to remove hazardous wooden jetties that have endangered lives for years.
fromAol
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Surfer who died at NYC beach got caught in deadly jetty residents begged officials to remove for years

fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Northern California's 420 Revelations

The spirit of 420 offers something special for everyone—even those with a taste for nostalgia.
East Bay food
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