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fromEater Chicago
2 weeks ago

S.K.Y. 2.0 Set to Open This Weekend In Lincoln Park

S.K.Y. will welcome diners starting July 19, 2023, after relocating to Lincoln Park from Pilsen, where it operated for eight years.
Chicago
fromwww.timesheraldonline.com
3 weeks ago

Vallejo official's X account had racially charged posts

Vallejo's new assistant city manager, Nalungo Conley, had her racially charged social media account removed following inquiries.
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Franchise Success Starts at The Local Level - Here's Why | Entrepreneur

The most effective franchisees don't just want to grow a business, they want to serve their community. They sponsor youth sports teams and remember personal details about their clients.
France news
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

DHS intelligence office halts staff cuts after stakeholder backlash

DHS has paused plans to terminate most employees at the Office of Intelligence and Analysis due to pushback from law enforcement and community groups.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Outrage as 1,500 sign petition to block north-west London council's plan to twin with Palestinian city

Brent Council's decision to twin with Nablus has sparked controversy, with claims of it being sectarian and divisive.
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Mission District loses its police captain. Again.

Liza Johansen is no longer the Mission Station police captain after only 10 months in the role.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Civility May Be a Bridge Too Far for an Angry Society

According to Feinberg, 2023, in Social, Psychological, and Personality Science: "Incivility is both attention-grabbing and morally distasteful, and in line with work showing the primacy of morality, the negative influence moral disapproval has on interest, outweighs any positive influence gained by being attention-grabbing."
Social justice
fromKqed
1 month ago

California Bill Would Prohibit ICE Officers From Wearing Masks in the State | KQED

ICE requested face-blurring for officers, sparking hypocrisy accusations as they mask themselves, revealing transparency issues in law enforcement.
#immigration
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
5 months ago

Florida sheriffs' ICE agreements will lead to 'street-level' immigration enforcement, DeSantis says

Florida sheriffs can now enforce immigration laws due to new agreements with ICE under the 287(g) program, raising community concerns.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Police say ICE tactics are eroding public trust in local law enforcement

Local police are striving to reassure immigrants that they are not ICE and encourage community trust.
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
5 months ago

Florida sheriffs' ICE agreements will lead to 'street-level' immigration enforcement, DeSantis says

Florida sheriffs can now enforce immigration laws due to new agreements with ICE under the 287(g) program, raising community concerns.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

'I violate every policy': Police LGBTQ+ liaison officer in Kentucky under fire amid civil rights lawsuits

Officer Ullrich's role as LGBTQ+ liaison is jeopardized by multiple lawsuits alleging civil rights violations.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

After 2020, Report Urged Caution in Deploying National Guard in L.A.

The deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles during protests highlighted the challenges of managing public safety and maintaining community relations.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Borough President Spars With City Officials Over Brooklyn Marine Terminal

Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso criticized EDC officials for pressuring task force members about the Brooklyn Marine Terminal redevelopment plan.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Police Dispute That Jonathan Joss Was Victim of Hate Crime

In a statement released Tuesday, the San Antonio Police Department said it has 'found no evidence to indicate that Mr. Joss's murder was related to his sexual orientation.'
SF LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Our Neighbors Called the Cops on My 5-Year-Old. Twice! The Reason Why Might Send Us Packing.

Parents must teach children to respect others' property and boundaries in the neighborhood.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'Living in misery': Doctor pleads with authorities to address rooftop homeless encampment

Homeless encampments on rooftops led to extensive property damage for Dr. Soliman.
#cannabis-decriminalization
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Case for legalising some cannabis possession compelling', Sadiq Khan says after London policing review

Sadiq Khan advocates for cannabis decriminalization due to its negative impact on police-community relations.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Case for legalising some cannabis possession compelling', Sadiq Khan says after London policing review

Sadiq Khan advocates for cannabis decriminalization due to its negative impact on police-community relations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Proposed investigation into Richmond's police review body thwarted

Oversight, to be meaningful, must be both independent and trustworthy, Bana said. If these concerns are unfounded, then an independent investigation will validate the commission and restore confidence.
NYC politics
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

White Sox to revive Paul Konerko's retired Number 14 for 'Pope Leo' jersey

It's been amazing to see a global leader and fellow Chicagoan become a White Sox fan.
Chicago White Sox
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Harrowing video shows NY town official open fire on DoorDash driver who stopped to ask for directions

Reilly's actions, captured on video, show him firing multiple times at the delivery driver, who was merely seeking directions amidst a food delivery.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

A police cadet stabbed in Queens achieves dream of becoming NYPD officertwo years later: I never saw myself as being a hero' | amNewYork

Elcock's aspirations to deepen community relations with the NYPD stem from his childhood values and his family's immigrant journey, emphasizing the importance of connection and understanding.
NYC politics
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Women make up 3% of this famed NYC job: Meet the rare breed of city 'doorwomen'

Women are entering the traditionally male-dominated doorman role in New York City, but still represent only 3% of the workforce.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

Santa Clara County uses of force drop, hospital visits rise - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County saw a decrease in use of force incidents but an increase in hospitalizations related to those incidents.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Starts Talking About Harlem' When Stephen A. Smith Asks About Harvard': I Got a Very High Black Vote'

Trump's criticism of Harvard stems from allegations of anti-Semitism and disagreements over academic freedom.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago

Investigation to reopen into police officer acquitted of murdering Chris Kaba

The IOPC has directed a misconduct hearing for officer Martyn Blake despite his acquittal for the fatal shooting of Mr. Kaba.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

How Trump's war on DEI is roiling US police: it doesn't mean work will stop'

Colleen Jackson's role as the first DEI officer in Shaker Heights demonstrates the critical push for representative police reform and community engagement post-George Floyd's murder.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

NYC precinct council prez Robert Josman resigns after fury over removing Israeli hostage posters

A community council president resigned after removing Israeli hostage posters, drawing accusations of antisemitism.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

Berkeley council turns down police watchdog's request for reforms, but condemns misconduct

City Council rejected Police Accountability Board's reform proposals, citing lack of workable format.
Police Chief asserts commitment to education and empathy, discouraging the need for proposed reforms.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Op-Ed | Improving quality of life as we make New York City the best place to raise a family | amNewYork

Mayor Adams announces the new NYPD Quality of Life Division to address local issues impacting New Yorkers' safety and well-being.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | NYC development left as blockwide hole in the ground because of flap with neighbor over routine safety access: 'Never seen that before'

Neighboring property owners have rejected a standard agreement for safety access, demanding $20,000 up front, thereby putting a critical 200-unit development on hold.
NYC real estate
NYC startup
fromCurbed
4 months ago

West Villagers Really Don't Want This Private Padel Club

The new private club at 120 Leroy Street faces significant community backlash, reflecting tensions between local residents and affluent private ventures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Holi celebrations and a lunar eclipse: photos of the day Friday

A Palestinian man surveys the damage following a settler attack in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, highlighting the ongoing tensions and violence in the region.
UK news
NYC politics
fromnyc.streetsblog.org
4 months ago

Friday Video: Understanding What's Going on at That Full Citi Bike Rack - Streetsblog New York City

The agency addresses its criticism while past officials cite unmet cyclist needs amid funding concerns and community division over cycling regulations.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 months ago

Cities: Skylines II 'will not have a release before summer' on console, team says

The console release of Cities: Skylines II is delayed until summer 2024, as the developers prioritize game stability and quality.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Defund-the-police NYC pol says constituents in high-crime area want more cops because they 'don't know' better

Councilwoman Stevens claims constituents want police due to ignorance of alternatives, raising tensions in a crime-ridden Bronx district.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago

Met publishes stop and search 'charter' explaining how tactic is used

The Met Police has published a new stop and search charter aimed at improving community relations while addressing public safety concerns.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

Brentwood School asks appeals court to toss out a judge's ruling voiding its lease of veteran land

The school downplayed the legal brief's wording, insisting that it seeks to maintain its important relationship with veterans and provide them with services.
Los Angeles
fromIndependent
6 months ago

'Our young farmer neighbours are driving tractors fast and recklessly on our rural road and I'm terrified my children could be hurt. What are my options?

Concerns about safety due to reckless driving by farming neighbors.
Desire to address the issue without causing conflict.
US news
fromWashington Post
8 months ago

Officer suspended after body-cam shows him throwing 71-year-old to ground

The violent arrest of Lich Vu raises critical concerns about police accountability and treatment of minority communities.
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