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fromHoodline
9 hours ago

15-Year-Old Arrested After Bee-Line Bus Stabbing Near White Plains

A Tuesday morning Bee-Line bus ride along Route 119 in Greenburgh, near the White Plains border, turned violent when police say a 15-year-old boy stabbed an adult man on board. The victim suffered wounds to his head, chest and one hand and was taken by Greenburgh EMS to Westchester Medical Center, where officials described his injuries as serious but not believed to be life-threatening.
US news
#immigration-enforcement
US news
fromABC7 Chicago
11 hours ago

Video shows sinkhole swallowing cars at traffic light in Nebraska

Two vehicles fell into a sinkhole at an Omaha intersection while bystanders quickly rushed to assist the drivers.
NYC politics
fromFortune
11 hours ago

'From the videos that I've seen, it looks like a snowball fight': Mamdani under pressure as NYPD pelted in Greenwich Village | Fortune

NYPD officers were pelted with snowballs during a Washington Square Park snowball fight, resulting in injuries and a criminal investigation.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Man arrested for entering Manchester mosque allegedly carrying weapon

A man in his 40s was arrested at Manchester Central Mosque after entering with an axe during Ramadan prayers; worshippers evacuated safely with no injuries reported.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
18 hours ago

Ontario could give TTC special constables the power to arrest drug users on transit | CBC News

Ontario proposes allowing special constables on transit to arrest people using drugs publicly, but constables demand increased force tools while advocates warn of harm to vulnerable populations.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
22 hours ago

Does Citi Bike's Price Increase Promote Reckless Riding In NYC?

Citi Bike's rising per-minute e-bike fees incentivize riders to bike faster and run red lights, creating public safety risks.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

MTA bus driver punched in the face in Brooklyn, suspect's picture released

An MTA bus driver was assaulted by a passenger in Brooklyn on February 14, and police are seeking public assistance to identify the suspect.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
22 hours ago

Toronto will draw thousands of visitors during World Cup but local residents have concerns | CBC News

Toronto residents near BMO Field raise concerns about FIFA World Cup impacts including traffic, litter, transit changes, and safety while expressing excitement about hosting the international event.
NYC politics
fromNewsday
1 day ago

New York City police investigating after officers were hit with snowballs during a snowball fight

NYPD officers were pelted with snowballs during a Washington Square Park snowball fight, with multiple officers struck in the face and hospitalized in stable condition.
NYC politics
fromwww.cnn.com
1 day ago

Zohran Mamdani and NYC police are at odds after two officers were injured in a snowball fight

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's lighthearted response to a snowball fight incident involving injured police officers sparked controversy and accusations of failed leadership from the Police Benevolent Association.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
3 days ago

STATE OF EMERGENCY: Travel Ban Begins at 9 P.M. Sunday - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor declares state of emergency with travel ban, suspended alternate-side parking, vehicle exemptions, warming centers, price-gouging enforcement, and sheltering during heavy snow.
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Mayor Mamdani announces 'full classic snow day' for NYC students after remote learning backlash

Mayor Mamdani learned his lesson from last month's snowstorm and announced Sunday that city public-school students will be given a "full classic snow day" Monday. After receiving backlash over keeping classes open with remote learning during January's deadly devastating storm, Mamdani said the nearly 1 million kids in the New York City school system can finally enjoy a day off - without being forced into any remote learning.
New York City
SF politics
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Supervisor Mahmood Wants to Establish a Theater Arts District' to Gussy Up Mid-Market

Supervisor Bilal Mahmood proposes creating a Theater Arts District along Market Street between Fifth and Ninth to revitalize Mid-Market through arts, safety, and small business.
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

Councilor Smith Defends Alarming Statement Following Run-In With City Hall Protesters

The councilor's comments came a day after it was reported that she was drafting an ordinance that would allow councilors to openly carry weapons while at City Hall, as an extra layer of self defense. Portland city codes prohibit the possession of a loaded firearm in public spaces or vehicles, with exceptions for those with a concealed carry permit, law enforcement officers, and others designated in Oregon law.
US politics
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

SF Police Car Crashes Into Bystander Vehicle During Chase, Injuring Driver

There was a crash early Friday morning at the edge of Pacific Heights in which an SFPD vehicle collided with a car while it was chasing down a different vehicle. As ABC 7 reports, the collision happened around 7:30 am at the intersection of Divisadero and Pine streets, following a chase that began in the area of Geary Boulevard and St. Joseph's Avenue, about six blocks away in Anza Vista.
San Francisco
#vehicle-takeovers
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Residents hope federal support against extortion in Peel Region will stop 'exodus' of businesses | CBC News

Federal financial intelligence support and a 'follow the money' approach aim to help Peel Region curb extortion and protect businesses and residents.
US politics
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

New Mass. and Cass recommendations could mark major shift in strategy

Local leaders seek to expand police and case managers and create a specialty court to address public drug use at Mass. and Cass.
US news
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Missouri crackdown on illegal gaming machines statewide

Missouri Attorney General orders immediate removal of slot-style video lottery machines statewide, deeming them illegal and warning of law enforcement action and increased crime risk.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Why Irvine police are sounding the alarm on 'senior assassin,' a popular high school tradition

Playing 'senior assassin' with realistic-looking water guns risks police mistaking toys for firearms, potentially triggering dangerous armed-responder encounters.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

8th person charged in connection with 2025 home invasion near Huntsville, Ont., OPP says | CBC News

An eighth person was arrested and charged in connection with an armed home invasion east of Huntsville; investigators say other suspects may remain at large.
fromwww.foxnews.com
1 week ago

Former NYPD chief calls police cuts 'recipe for disaster' as Mamdani threatens tax hikes

Former New York City Police Department (NYPD) Chief John Chell blasted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for walking back the planned hiring of 5,000 more police officers amid a city budget shortfall of billions of dollars, calling it a "recipe for disaster." Mamdani's predecessor, Mayor Eric Adams, proposed at the end of his term that the city hire 5,000 more NYPD officers. Upon entering office, Mamdani moved to cancel all orders signed by Adams after his Sept. 26, 2024, indictment,
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Hochul backpedals on self-driving car pilot outside NYC after driver group outcry | amNewYork

Hochul's shift in gears on her proposal to test Waymo self-driving cars on upstate streets came after to strong backlash from for-hire vehicle driver groups and safe streets advocates. The change was made official in her 30-day amendments to her state budget proposal. Based on conversations with stakeholders, including in the legislature, it was clear that the support was not there to advance this proposal, Hochul spokesperson Sean Butler said in a statement.
US politics
#encampments
New York City
fromBrooklyn Eagle
6 days ago

New York City could see up to a foot of snow this weekend

Encampments and litter beneath the Coney Island Avenue overpass create persistent safety and quality-of-life concerns for Sheepshead Bay residents.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
6 days ago

Porter Jr. remains part of Brooklyn rebuild

Encampments, litter, and substance use beneath the Coney Island Avenue overpass at Belt Parkway Exit 8 create safety and quality-of-life concerns for nearby residents.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
6 days ago

Attorney General James leads multistate coalition urging senate to reject extremist SAVE America Act

Encampments and trash under the Coney Island Avenue overpass at Exit 8 create safety and quality-of-life concerns; fencing is planned but timeline is unclear.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

New E-Bike Legislation That Includes Mandatory License Plates Panned by Bike Safety Advocates - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 1942 would require registration, DMV-issued license plates, proof of ownership, and enforcement fines for Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes in California.
from48 hills
6 days ago

Live Shots: In Chinatown, Year of the Fire Horse comes in with a bang - 48 hills

An explosive assortment of massive fireworks lit up the skies last night as dense crowds gathered in the oldest Chinatown in the country. The jaw-dropping spectacle goes down annually on Lunar New Year's Eve and we've covered it off and on for more than 10 years. In the past, we've left as late as 2:30am-it felt like there was never an end in sight for the non-stop pyrotechnics, which rivaled complex shows launched from actual barges on the Fourth of July.
San Francisco
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

'Commercial-grade' fireworks show is latest stunt set on 6th Street Bridge, spread on social

Firefighters responded after several fireworks were shot from the bridge by an unidentified group of people, lighting up the sky and showering the asphalt with sparks as people got up close to take video and pictures. The Instagram-popular bridge has been the site of takeovers and taggers, arch climbers and copper-wire thieves since it was completed in July of 2022. Someone got a haircut as cars whizzed past.
Los Angeles
#budget-deficit
New York City
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

NYPD blames uptick in NYC transit crime on recent cold snap. Here's why.

Transit crime in New York City rose 11% year-to-date, with the NYPD attributing the increase to prolonged cold drawing more riders into the transit system.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Citing fire risk, L.A. city may get more power to remove hillside homeless encampments

Prevention [of fires] is the most cost-effective tool we have," said Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who sponsored the proposal.
US politics
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

London pedicab regulations target 'rip-off fares'

London will regulate pedicab drivers with licences, safety and language checks, and capped fares to prevent rip-offs, noise and unsafe behaviour.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Getting caught buying sex in Oakland could now mean thousands of dollars in new fines

Oakland approved an ordinance boosting fines and penalties for buyers, traffickers, and enabling property owners while directing funds to help women escape street exploitation.
#public-safety
US politics
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Destructive Effects of Misinformation on the Human Brain

Misinformation undermines the brain's capacity for accurate reasoning and perception, amplified by Internet and AI, producing cognitive, behavioral, and safety harms.
Boston
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
1 week ago

What Are Some Neighborhood Items You Should Look For When Buying A Boston Condo? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Prioritize transit access, public-safety data, neighborhood sentiment, and infrastructure reports when evaluating Boston condos to protect long-term value and personal safety.
US politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Serial entrepreneur seeks District 9 San Jose council seat - San Jose Spotlight

Mike Hennessy, a 70-year-old lifelong San Jose resident and serial entrepreneur, is running for District 9 council promising commonsense governance, public safety, homelessness action, and no new taxes.
New York City
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

NYC mayor, though battered, weathers his first major storm

Mayor Mamdani faces operational criticism after a severe winter storm that caused trash removal failures, dangerous ice, infrastructure corrosion, and expected cold-related deaths.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A man pushed me in the street, he wanted to teach me a lesson. Is that OK now? | Lucy Pasha-Robinson

I didn't even see him coming well, I wouldn't have, as he came up from behind me. I had walked in his path, he barked at me. What path? I thought, baffled, as I took in the huge expanse of empty pavement around us. I was so stupefied by the encounter that I found myself frozen to the spot, watching him walk away in his blue anorak and technical rucksack.
Women
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Monday's Headlines: Presidents' Day Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Local news covered transit disputes, hit-and-run fatalities, revived municipal projects, political controversy over park protests, and public-safety concerns across New York neighborhoods.
Media industry
fromEurasia Review
1 week ago

'Anti-Social Media': The Changing Tech Of Terror - Analysis

Engagement-driven social media algorithms amplify incendiary content, making hate and misinformation profitable while undermining public safety and complicating regulation.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Firefighters respond to 2-alarm structure fire in East San Jose

San Jose firefighters are responding to a two-alarm structure fire on the 10100 block of Endfield Way; residents evacuated and public should avoid the area.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

After a 2-decade ban, kites fill Lahore's skies during a Pakistani springtime festival

Lahore's Basant returned under strict regulation, with registered vendors, QR-coded kites, banned items, time limits, and harsher penalties after lethal past incidents.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

18 Days, 20 Lives: New Yorkers Who Didn't Survive the Cold

A 47-year-old man was found dead on a supermarket bench after falling, bleeding, and remaining unattended overnight despite earlier unsteady behavior.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Huge landslide closes part of England's most-visited National Trail

A massive landslip has dramatically reshaped a section of the Jurassic Coast, weeks after a significant 300ft crack emerged in the cliff face. Thousands of tonnes of rock and mud have collapsed onto Charmouth beach in Dorset, obliterating a chunk of the popular South West Coastal Path England's most-visited National Trail. A 30ft wide section of the 450ft tall cliff has detached from the mainland, now resting approximately 20ft lower than its original position.
Environment
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Barbara Lee is relying on big companies and foundations to raise millions for the city

Shortly after being elected, Barbara Lee unveiled a 10-point plan for getting Oakland back on track. Point number three was to establish public-private partnerships to "improve Oakland's economy and increase public safety," and point number seven was to "generate entrepreneurial and philanthropic investment in Oakland." So far, Lee has been delivering on these promises. Since being sworn in last May, Lee has helped raise millions of dollars from private companies and foundations to support city services, programs, and civic initiatives.
US politics
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

City councilor calls for restrictions on e-bikes and mopeds, including ban for food delivery drivers

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn proposed strict restrictions, registration, and licensing for high-speed e-bikes and bans in bike lanes and sidewalks citing safety concerns.
US politics
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: A Break In the Rain

Another round of storms brings cooler temperatures and possible snow on Bay Area peaks early next week; local crime, crashes, and legal actions reported.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Highly toxic plant found washed up in second location as public warned to avoid touching

Beach visitors should avoid handling Hemlock Water Dropwort; its parsnip-like roots are highly toxic and can severely harm people and animals.
#los-angeles-mayoral-race
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Supersized dump fire risk report kept from public

A fire risk assessment led to a costly clearance of the Kidlington illegal waste site, but the fire service denied FOI release citing public safety.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Laughing gas canisters explode at waste centres hundreds of times a week, firms say

Discarded high-pressure nitrous oxide canisters are exploding in waste facilities, damaging energy-from-waste plants, costing millions, and risking worker and public safety.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

Waikiki Drone Plan Sparks Privacy Pushback - TechRepublic

Waikiki will pilot law enforcement "drones as first responders" to provide rapid aerial video and public address, raising privacy and oversight concerns.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Canada shooting: 10 dead including suspect in attack on Tumbler Ridge high school and residence, police say

A mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, northern British Columbia killed 10 people including the suspect and hospitalized more than two dozen others.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

San Francisco Extends Curfew for Downtown Convenience Stores | KQED

"This legislation is a necessary step toward bringing these drug markets under control and restoring livability to Mid-Market and SOMA," Leah Edwards, a District 6 resident, wrote in a letter of support. A separate independent study published in November 2025 also found a 56% reduction in drug-related incidents during the curfew hours over nine months. However, authors of that study told Mission Local that their findings should not be taken as conclusive support for the approach, but rather offer preliminary and limited data.
San Francisco
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

State of the NYPD: Tisch says Bronx will be split into two patrol boroughs, bringing in more cops | amNewYork

Patrol boroughs are NYPD commands that manage local police precinct operations and supervise uniformed officer operations. There are currently eight patrol boroughs in the city, but to date, just the Bronx and Staten Island have one patrol borough each for its respective precincts. Tisch said that will change for the Bronx starting this spring. The NYPD will create Patrol Boroughs Bronx North and Bronx South to manage the eight precincts covering the borough's operations.
New York City
Music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Asking Eric: I got in a dispute at the concert and now I'm afraid to go back

Continue attending shows with friends' support, prioritize personal safety and community, and avoid trying to fix another person's aggression.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Here's what Super Bowl LX visitors are saying about San Francisco

Super Bowl LX improved San Francisco's reputation as visitors reported safety, positive experiences, enjoyable weather, and effective police and event organization.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Newly elected N.Y. State Sen. Erik Bottcher: state must be a bulwark against Trump

Erik Bottcher won a New York State Senate seat and vows New York serve as a bulwark, prioritizing affordable housing, public safety, and LGBTQ rights.
Pets
fromAol
2 weeks ago

In 1904, a Stray Cat Named Jerry Fox Became a Legend in Brooklyn

A Brooklyn civic-center cat became a daily fixture and local protector, later aided by custom spectacles when age impaired his vision.
#san-jose
Pets
fromAol
2 weeks ago

In 1904, a Stray Cat Named Jerry Fox Became a Legend in Brooklyn

Jerry Fox became a familiar civic figure in Brooklyn, patrolling the City Hall area, aiding public safety, and wearing custom spectacles as his vision declined.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

These Countries Are Updating Guidance About Travel to the U.S.-What to Know

Several governments updated travel guidance for the U.S., warning of violent clashes, political demonstrations, border tensions, and event-related risks such as the FIFA World Cup.
California
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Time to splurge on the homeless

Menlo Park City Council committed $62 million to build a homeless shelter under Caltrain tracks at Middle Avenue connecting Alma Street and El Camino Real.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Take them away, crush them': Australia faces an ebike surge that some say poses a health emergency

[Illegal ebikes] are a total menace on the road, the health minister, Mark Butler, said on Friday. Kids have done stupid things on bikes ever since the penny-farthing [but] the injuries that are coming into our hospital emergency departments are absolutely devastating. We've got to make sure we stop these things coming into the country [and] police are given the powers to crack down, to take them away, to crush them, to destroy them.
World news
US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Minneapolis City Council Delays Liquor Licenses for 2 Hotels Hosting ICE Agents

Minneapolis council delayed liquor-license renewals for two downtown hotels amid constituent complaints about ICE agents staying there and alleged nuisance and drunk-driving incidents.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

German train conductor's death highlights rise in violence

A regional train conductor was fatally attacked after confronting a passenger without a valid ticket, highlighting a sustained rise in assaults on railway employees.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany: Train conductor's death highlights rise in violence

It is an act that has shocked Germany: a Deutsche Bahn employee checked the ticket of a man traveling alone on a regional train, who turned out not to have a valid ticket. When the train conductor asked him to leave the train at the next stop, he was attacked and punched repeatedly. The train conductor lost consciousness, had to be resuscitated, and died a day later in a hospital from a brain hemorrhage as a result of blunt force trauma.
Germany news
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Santa Clara is setting up "free speech zones" for the Super Bowl. Here's what you need to know

Santa Clara designated two free speech zones near Levi's Stadium for Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, 11 a.m.–9 p.m., to balance public safety and free expression.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Elected officials denounce hate crimes against Muslims

City leaders and officials condemned Islamophobic attacks on hijab-wearing women and a girl in Bay Ridge, calling for justice and community safety.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Former Oakland police chief takes Fremont's top cop job

Floyd Mitchell will become Fremont police chief after brief Oakland tenure marked by staffing challenges, improved response times, crime declines and a changed pursuit policy.
#police-substation
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Car crashes into Boston Common near Frog Pond, 1 hospitalized

Our thoughts are with the individuals involved in this morning's accident on the Boston Common,
Boston
US news
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX company town is getting a police department | TechCrunch

Starbase approved creation of a municipal police department to protect SpaceX assets, expecting to hire eight officers pending TCOLE approval.
Arts
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Drama Masks: Feel good this plot is not - 48 hills

Bay Area civic and cultural life is devolving into surreal, corporate-driven spectacles and real dangers that blur satire and genuine threat.
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

San Francisco cracks down on drug and gambling dens

Most businesses contribute positively to our neighborhoods, but a handful of late-night retail establishments, like the ones we have shut down, attract significant criminal activity. The nighttime safety ordinance has been helpful in putting these stores on our radar and giving us additional tools to shut down problematic businesses. SFPD has been an incredible partner in this work to eradicate drug activity and protect our communities.
San Francisco
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Super Bowl week: Drones banned from Levi's Stadium to San Francisco, FAA announces

The FAA imposed a temporary drone ban covering areas from Levi's Stadium to San Francisco during Super Bowl week, with active enforcement of flight restrictions.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Demand has increased, without a doubt': the shocking rise of personal protection dogs

Purpose-bred protection dogs trained to bite and hold are sold in the UK as live-in security, raising public safety and animal welfare concerns.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

S.F. supervisors expand late-night store curfew to South of Market

San Francisco extended a midnight-to-5 a.m. curfew for certain businesses from the Tenderloin into parts of SoMa to address street drug activity and reduce crime.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Preventing robberies, sideshows, and sex trafficking will be focus of Oakland police during Super Bowl LX

Speaking at a press conference at OPD headquarters Tuesday morning, Beere said additional officers will be stationed around Lake Merritt, the Uptown and downtown commercial corridor along Broadway, and the 18th Street and Telegraph Avenue area. OPD's Special Operations Division will also be deployed citywide, including the ARGUS helicopter, traffic enforcement unit, special weapons and tactics team, and undercover officers.
East Bay (California)
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