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fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 hour ago
California

San Jose mayor spars with gubernatorial candidates during debate - San Jose Spotlight

Matt Mahan withstood attacks at a televised California governor debate, delivering effective rebuttals and applause-winning moments despite criticism over homelessness and tech ties.
fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago
California

'California can do better': San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan enters crowded race for governor

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is running for California governor with a moderate, "back to basics" agenda focused on homelessness, crime reduction, and accountability.
#homicide
fromArchitectural Digest
9 hours ago

Kristen Stewart's Bold Plan to Bring a Beloved Los Angeles Theater Back to Life

A native Angeleno, Stewart grew up in the San Fernando Valley and moved to LA's Eastside when she was 20. "I absolutely f**king love this city," she insists. "There's a kind of unified dissonance because it's not really a city as much as a cluster of neighborhoods, but there's unity in that. I like the spaciousness. You can decide how you want to fill it."
Los Angeles
fromKqed
10 hours ago

San Francisco Opens Shelter Beds for Unhoused People Forced to Move During Super Bowl Week | KQED

San Francisco's work to bring people indoors and improve street conditions is ongoing every day - regardless of whether a major event is happening in the Bay Area,
San Francisco
#california-gubernatorial-race
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago
California

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan joining crowded race for California governor

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is running for governor, citing reductions in homelessness and crime and cutting red tape to accelerate housing construction.
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 weeks ago
California

How California governor candidates say they will tackle homelessness

Californians are highly concerned about homelessness; gubernatorial candidates propose enforcing encampment laws, expanding mental health and substance-abuse treatment, and addressing housing affordability.
#encampment-sweeps
fromFortune
1 week ago
US news

Homeless outreach nonprofits bulldozed a tent with a man sleeping inside, lawsuit says | Fortune

fromFortune
1 week ago
US news

Homeless outreach nonprofits bulldozed a tent with a man sleeping inside, lawsuit says | Fortune

Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
21 hours ago

L.A. County cuts nearly $200 million in homeless services to close budget gap

County cuts nearly $200 million in homeless services, shrinking outreach, motel placements, rental assistance, and shelter programs amid a $270 million budget shortfall.
California
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Newsom's Final Budget Disappoints Housing, Homeless Advocates | KQED

California's final budget reduces new housing and homelessness investments, providing $500 million for HHAP and shifting funding pressure to local governments and a housing bond.
US news
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

San Jose's Batman, Fighting for the Unhoused, Is the Real Life Superhero 'We Need' | KQED

A volunteer called Batman of San José distributes water, food, and mutual-aid support to unhoused residents in downtown San José.
#hypothermia
fromGothamist
6 days ago
New York City

Brooklyn neighbors say they tried to help 64-year-old woman who died in freezing temps

fromGothamist
6 days ago
New York City

Brooklyn neighbors say they tried to help 64-year-old woman who died in freezing temps

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-Ed | Shared housing is the missing lifeline our neighbors deserve amNewYork

Modern regulated shared housing would provide private rooms with shared facilities, offering affordable, safer options for many New Yorkers and easing shelter overcrowding.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Ontario's 'disturbing' surge in unclaimed bodies is not letting up | CBC News

Unclaimed bodies in Ontario rose dramatically from 438 in 2019 to 1,710 in 2025, with all regions experiencing increases and Toronto accounting for most cases.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Bass preaches 'unity' in L.A. ahead of 2028 Olympics during State of the City address

Los Angeles will launch Clean Corridors to beautify major thoroughfares, expand Inside Safe encampment cleanup, and accelerate city preparations for the 2028 Olympics.
#mental-health
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
New York City

Hochul allocates $43 million to psychiatric services as the debate over involuntary hospitalization rages on amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
New York City

Hochul allocates $43 million to psychiatric services as the debate over involuntary hospitalization rages on amNewYork

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

RFK Jr announces $100m in grants to address homelessness and substance use

A $100m SAMHSA pilot program (STREETS) will fund integrated homelessness, substance use recovery, and mental health services across eight cities.
fromApaonline
2 days ago

Philosophy at the Threshold of Belonging

I grew up in West Baltimore where I experienced homelessness for almost the entirety of high school. For me, philosophy emerged in situations of precarity and uncertainty. Those formative years, spent not so much in a single home as in a patchwork of many, shaped what are now some of my central philosophical concerns: belonging, exclusion, and the status of those at the margins of society, those at the threshold of belonging.
Philosophy
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Sunnyvale has $18 million available this year for affordable housing developments

Sunnyvale's Housing Division is offering $18 million in funding this year for affordable housing developments through its Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Funding comes from local housing mitigation funds and below market rate housing funds. Eligible projects include the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation and/or predevelopment of affordable housing. NOFA application materials are available on the city's housing webpage at https://bit.ly/4a0KCfI. Eligible rental housing projects must be affordable to lower-income households. Eligible ownership housing projects must be affordable to moderate- and/or lower-income households.
California
#point-in-time-count
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
5 days ago

How unsheltered New Yorkers face down the cold: 'It's survive or die'

Many homeless New Yorkers remained unsheltered during record snowfall despite outreach referrals and some shelter placements.
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Almost 17,000 people homeless in December, a slight fall on previous month

Each year, there is typically a reduction in the number of people experiencing homelessness in December due to the Christmas period. Lower figures at this time often reflect people being temporarily offered respite by friends or family. We need to see real, lasting legal rights that ensures every person can experience the dignity, security, and hope they all deserve all year round.
Miscellaneous
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Law firm's contract hiked to nearly $7.5 million in L.A. homelessness case

Los Angeles increased Gibson Dunn's contract to nearly $7.5 million to defend the city in homelessness litigation, with multiple lawyers billing about $1,300 per hour.
#nonprofit
fromFortune
6 days ago
Public health

TikTok's 'Ms. Shirley,' who drew 5 million followers watching her care for the homeless, dies at 58 | Fortune

fromFortune
6 days ago
Public health

TikTok's 'Ms. Shirley,' who drew 5 million followers watching her care for the homeless, dies at 58 | Fortune

#california-politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago
California

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, a Newsom critic and political moderate, is running to become California's next governor

fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago
California

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, a Newsom critic and political moderate, is running to become California's next governor

California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

San Jose mayor jumps into governor's race - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan intends to run for California governor, campaigning as a pragmatic problem solver focused on housing affordability, homelessness, and crime.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Editorial | Why involuntary hospitalization is a last, necessary resort for NYC amNewYork

Prevent deaths from street exposure by expanding outreach, involuntary hospitalization for those with severe mental illness, and increasing shelter and warming capacity during extreme cold.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
6 days ago

In Rochester, pay phones are working again-and they're free

Volunteers revived pay phones in Rochester using VoIP to provide free, reliable phone access for people without mobile service, including unhoused residents.
#cte
fromKqed
1 week ago
Science

Former Oakland Raider Kevin Johnson Is Killed at LA Encampment | KQED

fromKqed
1 week ago
Medicine

Former Oakland Raider Kevin Johnson Is Killed at LA Encampment | KQED

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1 week ago
Science

Former Oakland Raider Kevin Johnson Is Killed at LA Encampment | KQED

fromKqed
1 week ago
Medicine

Former Oakland Raider Kevin Johnson Is Killed at LA Encampment | KQED

fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Plans on a temporary shelter for the unhoused in Antioch falls through

The city had approached DJ Hospitality, LLC, the owner of the now-closed Comfort Inn on Mahogany Way, to secure up to 250 emergency room vouchers for no more than $20,000 for those seeking comfort from freezing temperatures. The vouchers were to be used on an as-needed basis over the next six months. Any unused vouchers would have been refunded to the city at $80 per voucher, a staff report noted.
California
California
fromABC7 Chicago
1 week ago

Shirley Raines, viral activist who cared for homeless, dies at 58

Shirley Raines, founder and CEO of Beauty 2 The Streetz, died at 58 after decades of serving and advocating for homeless communities on Skid Row.
Music
fromEsquire
1 week ago

A$AP Rocky Talks Fatherhood, Music, Fashion, and Working With Tim Burton

A$AP Rocky evolved from childhood homelessness to mature fatherhood and artistic reflection, making Don't Be Dumb a record about responsibility, legacy, and family.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

10 people die in NYC's frigid cold, raising questions about the city's preparedness

Each is among a growing number of people - at least 10, as of Tuesday - who died after being exposed to the bitter cold that has persisted in New York City since late last Friday. Their causes of death are still under investigation, but some showed signs of having succumbed to hypothermia. Officials said several victims were believed to have been living on the streets. At least six of the fatalities came early Saturday, as the temperature in the city fell to 9 degrees (minus 13 degrees Celsius).
Brooklyn
Social justice
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

This artist built a safe space on wheels for homeless Berkeleyans to warm up in

A local artist built a mobile warming hut on a trailer to provide sheltered, light-filled space with heat, supplies, and coffee for unhoused residents.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Can AI help make homeless Bay Area residents healthier?

AI tools will assist street medicine teams by generating outreach questions, diagnostic suggestions, and treatment options for homeless patients under remote physician oversight.
Social justice
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

She Was Homeless, Sleeping on Her Husband's Grave. One Police Officer's Kindness Changed Her Life

A Syracuse officer gave a ride to a woman secretly living in a cemetery, exposing hidden homelessness and her reliance on faith and pride.
#extreme-cold
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
New York City

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Deadly extreme cold claims 10 New Yorkers' lives, mayor says while expanding Code Blue' response amNewYork

Extreme cold in New York City has led to at least ten outdoor deaths and triggered expanded emergency measures beyond standard Code Blue.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
Brooklyn

City investigating seven outdoor deaths as cold snap sets in

Seven people were found dead outdoors in extreme cold in New York City following a severe winter storm, part of at least 21 storm-related deaths nationwide.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
New York City

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Deadly extreme cold claims 10 New Yorkers' lives, mayor says while expanding Code Blue' response amNewYork

Mental health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Opinion: It took a village' to heal her trauma and homelessness. Will California keep funding this help?

Trauma-informed community services, consistent care, and compassionate housing support enabled recovery from long-term abuse, addiction, homelessness, and estrangement.
Remodel
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I Spent 12 Hours in the Parking Lot Where Donald Trump's Darkest Work Is Unfolding. They're Hoping You Don't Notice.

Residents and workers in a Home Depot parking lot begin their mornings before sunrise, with people preparing, unloading, and leaving as Ernesto wakes.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Tuesday's Headlines: The Storm Before the Calm Edition - Streetsblog New York City

City and property-owner snow-clearing failures left pedestrians, wheelchair users, cyclists, and homeless people marginalized and endangered during and after the storm.
New York City
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Six found dead on city streets during freeze

Multiple people were found dead outdoors in New York City during dangerously cold temperatures; authorities declared Code Blue and urged reporting of people sleeping outside.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I'm part of this country': Windrush man left homeless by Home Office inaction

A Windrush-generation man who arrived as a child was rendered homeless and destitute for months after officials questioned his right to live in the UK.
#community-service
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

WINTER STORM: How one homeless woman braves the frigid elements on the streets of Manhattan

Claudia, a 29-year-old amputee homeless since 17, shelters in a shared makeshift tent in Manhattan and seeks paid shelter to escape a dangerous winter storm.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

In Somerset, I found glorious proof that the UK can build great council houses. So what is holding us back? | John Harris

I met Carole Guscott, a retired former carer, on a clear winter's morning in the Somerset town of Minehead. She was walking her whippet, Gracie, on the way back to her new flat, past the local Premier Inn and on to a cul de sac called Rainbow Way. I knew as soon as I saw it, she told me. I just thought: I can make this place my home.'
Real estate
fromFast Company
17 years ago

Two-Eagle Re-Post of Excellent Article

I decided to try a co-working space called BlankSpaces. If you're unfamiliar with co-working spaces, they are apparently the new trend for people who got tired of working alone at home. After chatting with a few of the usual suspects, I met Edward Lujan, a recently homeless entrepreneur, and Firas Bushnaq, millionaire and executive chairman of eEye Digital Security, working together on a new company.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Tenderloin Buzz: CVS has a change of heart, a neighborhood news site launches

CVS reversed plans to close its Van Ness store; Storage Star plans a large Tenderloin storage facility with a mural; homeless count schedule changed.
National Football League
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Late 1990s Oakland Raider Kevin Johnson Found Dead at LA Homeless Encampment, Police Suspect Murder

Former NFL defensive tackle Kevin Johnson, who played for the 1997 Raiders, was found dead at an LA homeless encampment in an apparent homicide.
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Man arrested for shoving NYC subway rider onto Brooklyn tracks, NYPD says

Police arrested a man they allege shoved a commuter onto the tracks at a Brooklyn subway station this week. NYPD officials said officers spotted Ivan Negron, 39, walking through the Union Square station around 12:45 p.m. Thursday and recognized him from surveillance photos the department had released. Negron was charged with attempted assault for the incident, which police said happened around 5 a.m. Sunday at the 36th Street stop in Sunset Park, officials said.
New York City
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Toronto braces for deep freeze as advocates warn shelters, warming centres may not meet demand | CBC News

Frigid GTA weather threatens people experiencing homelessness as shelter capacity falls short; advocates demand provincial action on housing affordability and expanded long-term supports.
National Football League
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Former Oakland Raiders Kevin Johnson's death being investigated as homicide

Kevin Johnson, 55, was found dead near a Los Angeles homeless encampment; the LA County Medical Examiner ruled blunt force trauma and stab wounds, and authorities are investigating homicide.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Mayor Lurie creates new government position to raise private money for S.F.

San Francisco appointed Cynthia Wong as Director of Strategic Partnerships to coordinate public-private fundraising for housing, economic revitalization, and government effectiveness.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Walters: Did state's existential issues scare off potential candidates for governor?

California faces six persistent existential crises—high living costs, poverty, homelessness, housing shortages, water insecurity, and poor public education—that threaten the state's future.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Wu declares cold emergency ahead of frigid weekend temperatures

"The current threshold for the City of Boston to declare a cold emergency is one day or more of -10°F or below observed wind chill," Wu said in a statement.
Boston
New York City
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Can Mamdani Afford to Expand the CityFHEPS Voucher Program?

CityFHEPS voucher costs have surged, driving a major budget shortfall and complicating Mayor Mamdani's plans to expand eligibility despite advocates' claims of long-term savings.
fromMission Local
1 week ago

S.F. closes downtown 'oasis,' shifting staff to street patrols

has had many lives: valet parking for the now-shuttered Nordstrom, the site of a proposed development that would have provided 494 units of housing if the city hadn't rejected it in 2021 and, in the early months of the Lurie administration, a " triage center" that police hoped would serve as a one-stop shop for getting people into drug treatment, getting people bus tickets out of town or just getting them arrested more efficiently.
San Francisco
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: A walk through promising, problem-plagued MacArthur Park with its council member

MacArthur Park displays concentrated urban distress—homelessness, neglect, and symbolic improvements that struggle to counter deep structural and political challenges.
#san-jose
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
California

San Jose's Batman, Fighting for the Unhoused, Is the Real Life Superhero 'We Need' | KQED

fromKqed
2 weeks ago
California

San Jose's Batman, Fighting for the Unhoused, Is the Real Life Superhero 'We Need' | KQED

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Number of homeless ODSP, OW recipients in Ontario surges 72% since 2019: report | CBC News

Homelessness among OW and ODSP recipients rose 72% since 2019, leaving over 30,000 clients without stable housing by July 2025.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Toronto hospital to double housing program that reduces ER visits | CBC News

Permanent supportive housing adjacent to medical services reduced frequent ED visits by 52% and hospital stay lengths by 79% among residents.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
2 weeks ago

San Jose, Santa Clara County Missing from California's 'Pro-housing' List, Putting New Aid in Jeopardy

California conditions homelessness funding on cities adopting encampment regulations and securing a 'prohousing' designation, jeopardizing funds for many jurisdictions.
US news
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Owner found by NYPD of SUV that struck former child star Kianna Underwood in fatal Brooklyn hit-run

Police located the owner of a black 2021 Ford Explorer linked to the hit-and-run death of former child actor Kianna Underwood; the vehicle was seized.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Why Some Oppose Utah's New Facility for Mentally Ill and Addicted Homeless Persons

A federal plan to place encampment residents in treatment centers raises concern the Utah facility will become a crowded, segregated warehouse rather than therapeutic care.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Inmate found dead in cell of Contra Costa County jail

62-year-old Victor Jose Faria was found unresponsive and pronounced dead in his Martinez Detention Facility cell; the Contra Costa DA and sheriff's office are investigating.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

How California governor candidates say they will tackle homelessness

Homelessness and housing affordability are top concerns for Californians; gubernatorial candidates emphasize encampment enforcement and treatment for mental health and substance abuse.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Former co-star tried to rally Nickelodeon cast to help Kianna Underwood years before fatal NYC hit-run

I don't know what the whole situation is. You don't know if there's addiction. You don't know if there's mental illness. You don't know what is at play right now, she said, adding that fundraising wouldn't be enough. There has to be a plan to make sure that they're getting all the proper assistance. Bates appeared on the first two seasons of the sketch comedy show and shared scenes with now-SNL star Kenan Thompson.
Television
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Sunday Links: 3,600 Civic Center PG&E Customers to Lose Power for 12 Hours Monday for Repairs

San Francisco-area updates: scheduled PG&E outages, multiple memorials and notable deaths, a mass vehicle burglary arrest, and a celebrity etiquette incident.
Public health
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

People We Meet: They clean up trash - and look for people in trouble

GLIDE community ambassadors clean Tenderloin streets while connecting people experiencing homelessness to free meals, housing assistance, and employment help.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

There is a moment of clarity that life would be better without alcohol': what we can learn from addiction memoirs

On the night of Boxing Day 2021, my dad's body was found near a Cardiff hostel. His death, at 55, was as sudden as it was not. For years, alcoholism had been changing the shape of his heart. He died less than a mile from his old office; top law firm, equity partner. Four miles from our once tight-knit home in a leafy neighbourhood.
Mental health
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Council accused of 'intimidating' homeless families

Families in Lambeth report intimidating unannounced housing-officer visits, unexpected relocation notices outside London, and stress as the council seeks large temporary-accommodation cost savings.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Views overlooking Phoenix Park - but charity's 2m apartment block lies empty amid homelessness crisis

Depaul Housing blames remedial works for delays activating housing units; Ivy View is a six-apartment block beside Phoenix Park and Hole in the Wall pub.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Toronto clears almost encampments near children's areas, but critics say causes of homelessness remain | CBC News

Toronto removed 46 of 47 homeless encampments within 50 metres of schools, daycares, and playgrounds while offering indoor shelter to many residents.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Letters: Authorities must end sharing of license plate data

I call on Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen or California Attorney General Rob Bonta to investigate and prosecute all municipal, state and federal parties who are in violation of SB 34 and SB 54. We have these laws for a reason, and no one should be above the law. These state laws were enacted to protect our privacy, and if our public officials cannot adhere to the laws, we must insist on immediately disabling all of these cameras being misused in violation of these laws. It is particularly unnerving that this information is being shared with federal agencies.
Privacy professionals
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Mayor Lurie talks affordability, homelessness and bringing business back to the SF

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie marks one year in office, highlights city changes, and teams with Governor Gavin Newsom to fund homelessness solutions.
San Francisco
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Lurie, Newsom Tout Millions in Homelessness Funding for San Francisco Amid Budget Blows | KQED

California will allocate $39.9 million to San Francisco for shelters and navigation centers as part of a $419 million HHAP grant to three cities.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Progress and peril on Oakland roads...on the podcast

Oakland's roads are in crisis: 871 stretches have zero remaining life; incremental progress includes bond funding, bollards reducing pedestrian deaths, and incoming speed cameras.
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Over 100 unhoused people died in S.F. last year. A memorial service tries to remember all of them.

The ceremony was organized by members of San Francisco's Homeless Outreach Team, who regularly wander the city's streets, looking for people who need a bed. They also provide case management to those who have been in and out of the shelter system. It's a tough job for those who got into this line of work to aid people. "We do our best to get through obstacles," said one veteran outreach worker, addressing the group. But sometimes the obstacles win.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Elias: San Francisco's Lurie faring better than L.A.'s Bass for the moment

Though he was better known before running for his charitable leadership as founder of the poverty-fighting nonprofit Tipping Point, Lurie immediately after getting elected began focusing on crime, homelessness, housing bottlenecks and quality-of-life issues like cleaning the streets. Lurie streamlined housing approvals, re-organized and sped up city safety responses, launched an anti-homelessness campaign and won a 73% approval rating at Thanksgiving among local voters.
SF politics
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Walters: Homelessness crisis remains one of Newsom's biggest political liabilities

Gavin Newsom repeatedly pledged to solve homelessness but state efforts under his leadership have been ineffective despite billions spent, reorganizations, and a new action plan.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Letters: It's the right time for Mahan to make gubernatorial run

His age, energy and accomplishments in San Jose place him a cut above all others in this crowded race. When I saw him running up my street distributing flyers announcing a community meeting on the topic of a homeless encampment in my neighborhood, I thought, this man is destined for greatness. When I heard him speak to a crowded audience, his focus and passion stood out. He sold me on his ideas moving forward.
California
SF politics
frommissionlocal.org
2 weeks ago

Daniel Lurie's state of the city: one part tough love, one part affordability

San Francisco experienced large public-safety improvements under Mayor Daniel Lurie, with marked drops in crime and initiatives to reduce open-air drug use and visible homelessness.
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