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NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Harlem-based precinct dealing with spike in gang violence despite special patrol in area | amNewYork

The NYPD is increasing patrols in Manhattan's 28th Precinct to combat a surge in gang violence.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Boy, 14, ran down the road screaming I don't want to die' after being stabbed

A 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Manchester, pleading 'I don't want to die' before succumbing to his injuries.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Face of a killer: Police release image of suspect in deadly Bronx stabbing near former police station | amNewYork

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Harlem-based precinct dealing with spike in gang violence despite special patrol in area | amNewYork

The NYPD is increasing patrols in Manhattan's 28th Precinct to combat a surge in gang violence.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Boy, 14, ran down the road screaming I don't want to die' after being stabbed

A 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Manchester, pleading 'I don't want to die' before succumbing to his injuries.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Face of a killer: Police release image of suspect in deadly Bronx stabbing near former police station | amNewYork

#immigration
Los Angeles
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US police, protesters clash in Los Angeles following immigration raids

Protests erupted in Los Angeles against federal immigration raids conducted by ICE, highlighting community tensions and governmental backlash.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
1 week ago

I Was Once Undocumented. Now I'm a Superintendent Speaking Out Against Trump's Immigration Raids

The role of education leaders is vital in addressing fear and trauma caused by immigration enforcement.
Los Angeles
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US police, protesters clash in Los Angeles following immigration raids

Protests erupted in Los Angeles against federal immigration raids conducted by ICE, highlighting community tensions and governmental backlash.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
1 week ago

I Was Once Undocumented. Now I'm a Superintendent Speaking Out Against Trump's Immigration Raids

The role of education leaders is vital in addressing fear and trauma caused by immigration enforcement.
#san-jose
#local-news
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Boston Fire Department thanks 'heroic' Roxbury man for rescuing neighbor during fire

Socrate Joseph heroically saved his neighbor during a fire, demonstrating quick thinking and selflessness.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Boston Fire Department thanks 'heroic' Roxbury man for rescuing neighbor during fire

Socrate Joseph heroically saved his neighbor during a fire, demonstrating quick thinking and selflessness.
#berkeley
fromKqed
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

RV Encampments Are Notoriously Hard to Close. This City Found Something That Works | KQED

fromKqed
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

RV Encampments Are Notoriously Hard to Close. This City Found Something That Works | KQED

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 days ago

Sidcup farm festival with 'utter lawlessness and debauchery' postponed last minute

Neighbours expressed significant concerns about potential lawlessness during the festival, highlighting issues like drug use and public disturbances observed during past events.
London politics
#riots
#vandalism
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

'I opened the curtains and swore...red paint everywhere': Resident tells of attack on his home wrongly dubbed a brothel

fromsfist.com
6 days ago
San Francisco

Once Again, Vandals Do Damage to Art Installations at Sunset Dunes, the Park at the Former Great Highway

fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

'I opened the curtains and swore...red paint everywhere': Resident tells of attack on his home wrongly dubbed a brothel

fromsfist.com
6 days ago
San Francisco

Once Again, Vandals Do Damage to Art Installations at Sunset Dunes, the Park at the Former Great Highway

fromMission Local
5 days ago

Day 98 of the 16th St. Plaza cleanup: Vending and open-air drug use

J.M. expressed his belief that while improvements are noticeable in the Mission area, he emphasizes the need for more policing and cleaning to ensure safety for pedestrians.
Mission District
#domestic-violence
fromMission Local
6 days ago

An 'oasis' is coming to S.F.'s troubled Sixth Street. Could it help?

The urban oasis model has transformed neighborhoods, making them safer places for children and residents, with notable success in areas plagued by drug activity.
Mission District
#sexual-assault
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
UK news

Houses destroyed during serious disorder in Co Antrim, hours after boys charged with alleged sex assault of girl (14)

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
UK news

Houses destroyed during serious disorder in Co Antrim, hours after boys charged with alleged sex assault of girl (14)

#local-government
fromBKReader
6 days ago

Mayor Orders Removal of Bike Lane on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn

After several incidents- including some involving children- on a section of the Bedford Avenue bike lane in Williamsburg, we decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.
Brooklyn
#law-enforcement
Black Lives Matter
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

The CHP shot him 12 times. Here's why none of it was captured on body cam

The California Highway Patrol has lagged in implementing body-worn cameras despite their importance for accountability in police actions.
Black Lives Matter
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

The CHP shot him 12 times. Here's why none of it was captured on body cam

The California Highway Patrol has lagged in implementing body-worn cameras despite their importance for accountability in police actions.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 week ago

The 'little gem' Essex village with three pubs and 'beautiful countryside'

Nazeing is a village that is often overlooked but offers accessibility to London and tranquillity with amenities like pubs and restaurants, making it a hidden gem.
London food
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Mayor Adams orders removal of protected bike lane along stretch of Bedford Avenue

Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue bike lane design is being reverted to its former unprotected state following community complaints about safety concerns.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

MacArthur Park goes quiet amid ICE sweeps. 'They're targeting people that look like me'

Recent immigration enforcement in Los Angeles has instilled fear and caution within immigrant communities, diminishing the vibrant atmosphere of areas like MacArthur Park.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

GTA police step up patrols near consulates, places of worship as Israel-Iran tensions rise | CBC News

We are in contact with our partners as we monitor the situation in the Middle East.
Canada news
#murder
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Residents petition Oakland for speed bumps near corner where a beloved teacher was killed

High-speed driving causing accidents and deaths, dangerous for children and people walking with dogs, said petitioners advocating for speed bumps following the tragic death of educator Marvin Boomer.
NYC parents
#antisemitism
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
NYC politics

NY Congressmembers push for more funding to protect houses of worship and nonprofits from terror attacks

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn Yeshiva threatened with mass shooting

A threatening letter from an incarcerated arsonist has instigated heightened security alerts in response to potential violence against a Jewish institution.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
NYC politics

NY Congressmembers push for more funding to protect houses of worship and nonprofits from terror attacks

#ballymena
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Ballymena riots: Family of alleged sex assault victim 'mortified' by racist violence, PSNI chief says; protesters gather in east Belfast

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

'Someone is going to be killed' - 17 police officers injured and six people arrested after second night of violence in Northern Ireland

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

'Someone is going to be killed' - 17 police officers injured and six arrested after second night of violence in Northern Ireland

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Ballymena riots: Family of alleged sex assault victim 'mortified' by racist violence, PSNI chief says; protesters gather in east Belfast

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

'Someone is going to be killed' - 17 police officers injured and six people arrested after second night of violence in Northern Ireland

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

'Someone is going to be killed' - 17 police officers injured and six arrested after second night of violence in Northern Ireland

#public-safety
SF politics
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Gov. Newsom pushed for more police chases in Oakland. After bystander death, critics say he should 'own it'

Gov. Newsom advocates for more aggressive police chases in Oakland to fight crime, despite significant community safety concerns.
Social justice
fromSCSJ
1 week ago

Filings Argue Violence Prevention Cuts Will Destroy Community Safety

DOJ's funding cuts to violence prevention programs are contested in court for threatening community safety.
SF politics
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Gov. Newsom pushed for more police chases in Oakland. After bystander death, critics say he should 'own it'

Gov. Newsom advocates for more aggressive police chases in Oakland to fight crime, despite significant community safety concerns.
Social justice
fromSCSJ
1 week ago

Filings Argue Violence Prevention Cuts Will Destroy Community Safety

DOJ's funding cuts to violence prevention programs are contested in court for threatening community safety.
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Good Morning, News: City Council Redistributes Cops' Wealth, Oregon SWAT's Toxic Email, and America Prepares for "No Kings" Day

Wednesday's budget discussions resurfaced tensions over police funding, particularly after a few councilors threw around the word "defunding" to describe the shift of an extra $2 million from the Portland Police Bureau's budget to the parks bureau. Councilors Angelita Morillo and Candace Avalos chastised their colleagues who used a boogeyman approach to drum up public fear over the move. "I'm not interested in slogans that are just trying to make political tension out of what is a fiscal responsibility," Avalos asserted.
Portland
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

London council defends decision to twin with occupied city in West Bank

Brent Council defends twinning with Nablus to promote cultural exchanges despite community backlash regarding safety concerns for minority groups.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Teenage girls admit killing man in street attack

The brutal attack on Fredi Rivero, filmed by one of the assailants, highlights the chilling reality of violence among youths and its lasting effect on families.
London food
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Brooklyn Parents Push for Paris-Style School Street - Streetsblog New York City

Local parents propose converting a dangerous street into a cul-de-sac to enhance safety for children commuting to school.
NYC parents
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Northern Ireland leaders urge end to anti-Romanian riots DW 06/11/2025

We strongly condemn the racially motivated violence witnessed in recent days and make an urgent appeal for calm across society.
UK news
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
1 week ago

Ace Cafe to close early on Fridays after 'illegal and unacceptable behaviour'

Ace Cafe will now close at 6pm on Fridays due to rising illegal behaviour, aiming to combat antisocial incidents and maintain a safe environment for patrons.
London politics
#fly-tipping
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
1 week ago

Mutilated cat found burnt and covered in sand in Neasden children's play area

This is a really awful thing for someone to discover. The poor young cat had been left in the middle of the park near a children's play area in a very sad way.
Pets
#police-investigation
fromAol
1 week ago
NYC parents

A 2-Year-Old New York City Boy Has Been Missing for Weeks - and Police Suspect Father Threw Him into River

NYC parents
fromAol
1 week ago

A 2-Year-Old New York City Boy Has Been Missing for Weeks - and Police Suspect Father Threw Him into River

Police are searching for missing two-year-old Montrell Williams, suspected to have been thrown into the Bronx River by his father.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Owners of damaged downtown L.A. businesses still support the protesters, just not the 'hoodlums'

Protests in Los Angeles resulted in significant damage to local businesses, raising concerns among shopkeepers about safety and community unrest.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Vendors reportedly block sidewalk at Los Gatos High graduation

A vehicle accident at Safeway involved a dog grooming van and a Honda Civic, resulting in a complaint of pain from the caller.
SF parents
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Bias and Bystanders in the Case of Fred and Rose West

The belief in a just and 'normal' world can prevent people from recognising the signs of criminal behaviour, even when the clues are right in front of them.
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Morgan Hill adds all-electric fire station

This new all-electric fire station will operate using solar energy and battery storage, ensuring continuous service, even during power outages, and promoting sustainability.
Mission District
#local-politics
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Boston real estate

Wealthy East Hampton Residents Go to War Over Local Gun Club's Lease Renewal-but Who Was There First?

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Boston real estate

Wealthy East Hampton Residents Go to War Over Local Gun Club's Lease Renewal-but Who Was There First?

NYC parents
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Suspected surveillance device found buried in Queens lawn puts neighbors on high alert

Residents in Queens discovered a buried phone believed to be used for illegal surveillance by burglars.
#lgbtq-rights
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

Friday Morning Constitutional: Pride Event In Redwood City Attacked By Two Teens

A Pride event in Redwood City was disrupted by a homophobic attack by two teens who threw fireworks, leading to minor injuries and arrests.
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

Trump administration closes iconic Dupont Circle Park during WorldPride against city's objections

Dupont Circle Park's closure during WorldPride highlights tensions between federal authorities and community safety concerns.
NYC LGBT
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Pride Event In Redwood City Attacked By Two Teens

A Pride event in Redwood City was disrupted by a homophobic attack by two teens who threw fireworks, leading to minor injuries and arrests.
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago

What defunding public media would mean for the West - High Country News

"There is no trail right now. None of the open water is marked. So it's advised not to be traveling back and forth from Aniak."
Non-profit organizations
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Lynn mayor decries 'forceful' ICE arrest of man with legal residency

An ICE arrest outside an elementary school raises significant safety and emotional concerns for students and the local community.
#homelessness
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

EV charging station company responds to concerns of new site across street from Bay Ridge school

Concerns from parents about an EV charging station near a school have prompted EVgo to address safety and community impact.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Lambeth LTN to be removed immediately, court rules

If the law was broken, the money should be paid back. This case should never have gone to court. It could have been resolved through proper, respectful dialogue.
London politics
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Video. Rescue vehicles in New Orleans blessed ahead of hurricane season

Archbishop Gregory Aymond expressed gratitude for first responders, stating, 'A lot of times we take for granted that... our first responders stay,' highlighting their dedication in critical times.
Portland
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Man arrested in string of violent attacks on transgender woman in Westlake; two others at large

A transgender shopkeeper in Westlake has faced multiple violent hate crimes, leading to serious concerns for her safety and well-being.
SF LGBT
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

14-year-old injured after fist fight turns into shooting in Miami-Dade: deputies

A 17-year-old boy has been charged after a shooting incident involving a 14-year-old following a planned fight.
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