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NYC Streets Embrace Secure Delivery Lockers to Safeguard Against Package Theft

New York City introduced a LockerNYC pilot program to prevent package thefts.

The program provides secure package delivery options with lockers that can hold up to 25 packages each. [ more ]

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New York City

The Next Frontier in New York's War on Rats: Birth Control

Rats are prolific breeders, making traditional pest control methods ineffective.

New York City is introducing a pilot program using rodent birth control to tackle the rat problem more effectively. [ more ]

The Daily Wire

NYC To Start $53M Program That Will Hand Out Prepaid Credit Cards To Illegal Immigrants

New York City is starting a $53 million program that will give prepaid credit cards to illegal immigrant families for buying food.

The pilot program will save the city money and is expected to expand to all illegal immigrant families in New York City.

The city is currently spending $11 per meal for illegal immigrants housed in hotels, prompting the need for a more cost-effective solution. [ more ]

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American Military News

NYC launches $53 million illegal immigrant debit card program

Illegal immigrants in NYC are receiving pre-paid debit cards for daily necessities

City's aim to replace food boxes for illegal immigrants with $53 million pilot program [ more ]

Fox News

New York City begins giving illegal immigrants prepaid debit cards as part of $53 million pilot program

Prepaid debit cards given to migrant families in NYC for food and baby supplies.

$53 million pilot program in NYC provides migrant families with up to $350 each week. [ more ]

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New York City

Why New York's Plan to Give Migrants Debit Cards Came Under Fire

Debit cards distributed to migrant families for food

Ridicule from Republican leaders for the pilot program [ more ]

Boston.com

Tell us: Should Boston have a guaranteed basic income program?

Boston officials are considering a guaranteed basic income pilot program for low-income residents

The program aims to provide regular and predictable cash payments to help people improve their situations [ more ]

Boston.com

Wu shows skepticism of guaranteed income pilot program

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu pushes back on implementing a guaranteed income pilot program for residents, stating that funds could better be invested in long-lasting solutions and infrastructure.

Multiple City Council members express support for the idea of a guaranteed income program that provides direct cash transfers to residents living below the poverty line. [ more ]

Boston.com

Tell us: Was Boston right to pull out of the fossil fuel construction ban?

Boston will not participate in a state pilot program to ban fossil fuels in new buildings.

Boston is still committed to becoming a fossil fuel-free city.

The city was not selected for the program due to similarities with other communities. [ more ]

Boston.com

Wu explains decision not to apply for fossil fuel construction ban, says city will pursue it another way

Boston will not be pursuing inclusion in a pilot program to ban fossil fuels from new construction.

Mayor Michelle Wu stated that the city will pursue other means of eliminating fossil fuel usage.

The city was unable to meet the program's application deadline, and there were indications that Boston had a slim chance of being selected. [ more ]

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TESLARATI

1 week ago

Cars

Walmart has taken delivery of a Tesla Semi, as spotted in California

Walmart has reportedly received a Tesla Semi, expanding Tesla's pilot program beyond PepsiCo. [ more ]

Austin Monitor

3 weeks ago

Travis County Diversion Center moves forward - Austin Monitor

Travis County jail system is major mental health care provider; plans for mental health diversion center [ more ]

Austin Monitor

Questions abound over pilot program for mental health diversion - Austin Monitor

City Council is considering a contract for a mental health diversion pilot program that would allocate $2 million.

Travis County has proposed $1.2 million for the program, but the value of Integral Care's services is unclear. [ more ]

Austin Monitor

DAA, Urban Alchemy partner to improve outreach, services for downtown homeless population - Austin Monitor

Downtown Austin Alliance is launching a pilot program called HEART to provide services and housing opportunities to the homeless in the central business district.

HEART will operate during the daytime and focus on addressing nonemergency issues, de-escalating behavioral issues, providing mental health interventions, and preventing crimes. [ more ]

Austin Monitor

4 months ago

Virtual magistration pilot now just a 'trial' - Austin Monitor

The Austin Public Safety Commission has tabled a resolution aimed at postponing a pilot program that would eliminate Travis County from the process of magistration for people arrested by Austin officers.

The resolution was tabled because the proposal presented by the police was different from what the commission understood, and they want to ensure feasibility before moving forward. [ more ]

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East Bay (California)

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge pedestrian lane may soon be removed after four-year pilot

Bike lane on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge may be removed on weekdays for drivers' use. Advocates felt surprised and concerned by the unexpected change. [ more ]

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Mission District

A Cultural Mission checks in on ODC Dance's Pilot Program

ODC's Pilot Program nurtures rising choreographers in the Bay Area dance scene.

Participants in Pilot Program take on various roles in producing their own showcase. [ more ]

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Los Angeles

LA Authorizes Master Leases With Apartment Owners

Los Angeles plans a master leasing program for homeless residents

The initiative aims to address housing shortages for homeless people in the city [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

L.A. City Council seeks to rein in street takeovers at multiple intersections

The Los Angeles City Council has voted to launch a pilot program targeting street takeovers at 20 intersections known for illicit activity.

The program will install raised, hardened center lines at the intersections to deter dangerous stunts like donuts and improve public safety. [ more ]

New York Post

Education

Florida school districts piloting year-round classes to curb learning loss

Florida school districts are piloting year-round curriculums to combat summer learning loss.

The Florida Department of Education will monitor the pilots and consider expanding the program if successful. [ more ]

Axios

Privacy technologies

Scoop: Substack is helping creators sell ads

Substack is piloting a program to help creators on its platform find advertisers and coordinate ad buys.

The pilot program aims to test if an advertising and subscription model can coexist without cannibalizing paid subscriptions. [ more ]

VIBE.com

50 Cent Speaks With NYC Mayor Eric Adams About Giving Migrants Free Prepaid Credit Cards

Rapper 50 Cent and New York City Mayor Eric Adams have found common ground on NYC's pilot program for migrants.

Adams invited 50 Cent to discuss the program in order to clear up any misunderstandings. [ more ]

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New apartment plan | Flipboard

New York City is launching a pilot program to offer financial assistance to eligible homeowners for converting their basements, attics, or garages into apartments.

The program aims to increase affordable housing options in the city by utilizing existing space.

Fifteen homeowners will be selected for the pilot program and could receive up to $395,000 in funding for their conversion projects. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

Can I file my taxes for free through the IRS? Here's how the new Direct File program works

The IRS is launching a new, free way to file taxes called the Direct File pilot program.

The program is currently limited and requires an invitation to participate, but it is expected to be more widely available in mid-March. [ more ]

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Career

Dominican Republic to trial four-day work week: Can it work globally?

The Dominican Republic will trial a four-day work week starting in February, becoming the first Caribbean country to do so.

The six-month pilot will be voluntary for companies and will not involve a pay cut for participating employees. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

4 months ago

UK news

Government will use jogging clubs to get long-term sick back to work

Rishi Sunak's government is implementing a wellness scheme to help people on long-term sickness leave get back into work.

The scheme includes suggesting therapy and life coaching, as well as offering community activities.

The government hopes the scheme will help reduce the number of long-term sick claiming benefits and support their return to employment. [ more ]

The Verge

4 months ago

Web design

Apple makes it easier for app makers to compete for your dollars

Apple has announced a pilot program called 'contingent pricing for subscriptions' that allows App Store developers to offer discounted subscriptions to users of other apps.

The discounts are only valid while the customer's other subscription is active, and can be used in App Store advertising and marketing outside of the app itself. [ more ]

Boston.com

Should Boston have a guaranteed basic income program? Readers say no.

Boston City Council weighing pilot program for guaranteed basic income for the city's poorest residents.

Readers and majority of U.S. adults oppose guaranteed income programs due to funding concerns. [ more ]

Dark Reading

DevOps

CISA Launches Pilot Program to Address Critical Infrastructure Threats

CISA is launching a pilot program to provide cybersecurity services to critical infrastructure entities in need.

The pilot program is a response to the increasing volume and impact of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure organizations.

CISA plans to expand the pilot program to include 100 different entities across sectors this year. [ more ]

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