#public-outcry

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www.standard.co.uk
2 days ago
London

Zippos Circus banned from returning to Wandsworth after 'completely unacceptable' damage to common

Zippos Circus faced backlash for damaging Wandsworth Common, resulting in a ban and repair charges. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Running

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul orders MTA to stand down over NYC Marathon $750K toll fight after Post report on 'cash grab' move

Gov. Hochul stopped MTA's $750,000 toll demand from NYC Marathon organizers due to public outcry.
MTA had been demanding toll revenue from NY Road Runners, threatening race participation if not paid. [ more ]
BKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Skewed SUNY Report on Downstate Hospital is an Insult to Central Brooklyn Community

The report on SUNY Downstate Hospital closure plan is controversial.
Community leaders and department chairs strongly oppose the plan. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Shocking racial abuse' captured on camera as Black teenager beaten up

Racially-aggravated hate incident against a Black student in Carlisle caused public outrage.
Four white teenagers arrested for racially-aggravated actual bodily harm and abetting. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

More than 40 trees cut down at historic seaside garden without permission

Felling of over 40 palm trees without council permission caused public outcry. Initial discussions for gardens did not include palm removal plan. [ more ]
Advocate.com
2 months ago
Education

Owasso schools failed to protect Nex Benedict, say speakers at board meeting

Transgender teen Nex Benedict's death sparked anger and sorrow at an Owasso School Board meeting.
Concerns raised about bullying and school safety during the meeting. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

After grassroots outcry, Gilroy city council has a change of heart on restaurant parklets

The city council in Gilroy, California has voted unanimously to create a parklet program for downtown and allow current parklets to stay standing.
The council initially voted to let the permit for a parklet expire, but after public outcry and protests, they changed their decision and decided to support parklets going forward. [ more ]
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