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Gadgets
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 hour ago

WBA enhances emergency services Wi-Fi comms in challenging environments | Computer Weekly

Wi‑Fi can provide mission‑critical emergency calling and priority communications, improving availability, reliability, and performance in indoor, dense public, and disaster environments.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 hours ago

Oakland Police Commission hosts first meeting since chief's resignation announcement

Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell resigned amid debate that extensive oversight and multiple accountability bodies contributed to leadership turnover and lowered police morale.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
14 hours ago

Your Vote 2025: District 47: Contenders talk public safety * Brooklyn Paper

Prioritize safer, accessible neighborhoods for seniors by fixing sidewalks and transit (elevators, Access-A-Ride), improving lighting and targeted policing, and reducing reckless sidewalk driving.
Pets
fromBoston.com
17 hours ago

2 women arraigned on animal cruelty charges after dogs die in hot car

Two Bridgewater women pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty and confinement charges after leaving two dogs in a car that reached at least 130 degrees.
fromThe Mercury News
22 hours ago

'Everyone is welcome here': Napa rally returns with message of unity

Since the 2024 election, we've seen a lot of hate activity nationally - from antisemitism and anti immigrant sentiments to homophobia. It's really important for our community to come together to show that everyone is welcome here and hate is not a value consistent with Napa.
Social justice
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
22 hours ago

Everyone is welcome here': Napa rally returns with message of unity

Since the 2024 election, we've seen a lot of hate activity nationally from antisemitism and anti immigrant sentiments to homophobia. It's really important for our community to come together to show that everyone is welcome here and hate is not a value consistent with Napa.
US politics
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
23 hours ago

Another man attacked at Jay Street station days after deadly subway assault

A 59-year-old man was punched at Jay Street-Metrotech station; police search for the suspect amid a 23% rise in local transit crime.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

'Burnouts, donuts, and illegal street racing': Car meetups bring mayhem to Boston, other Mass. communities

Large, online-coordinated vehicle takeovers blocked roadways across multiple Massachusetts communities, involving burnouts, racing, attacks on police vehicles, fireworks, and some arrests.
SF politics
fromKqed
1 day ago

City Leaders and Tenderloin Vow to 'Fight' for Urban Alchemy After Employee Shot While Working | KQED

Urban Alchemy ambassadors helped reduce crime and aid Tenderloin residents, but the nonprofit's future is uncertain amid financial management issues and city oversight consolidation.
#oakland-police
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
California

Oakland Police Get Their Way on High-Speed Chases, Can Now Chase Suspects at Any Speed

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
California

Oakland Police Get Their Way on High-Speed Chases, Can Now Chase Suspects at Any Speed

fromEuro Weekly News
2 weeks ago

Barcelona to add 1,000 CCTV cameras

Barcelona is about to get a lot more eyes on its streets. City Hall has confirmed plans to install 1,000 new CCTV cameras over the coming years, a major jump from the 160 currently in place. Mayor Jaume Collboni said the first cameras will appear in Ciutat Vella and along the waterfront, two of the city's busiest - and often most troubled - areas.
Barcelona
#illegal-parking
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago
New York City

Study Reports Widespread Illegal Parking in DoBro

Downtown Brooklyn averages 457 illegally parked vehicles per weekday, many displaying official or fake government placards.
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
Brooklyn

Council member calls for revocation of parking placards as study shows rampant illegal parking in Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn experiences widespread illegal parking, often by vehicles displaying real or fake government placards, with minimal ticketing enforcement.
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
Brooklyn

Council member calls for revocation of parking placards as study shows rampant illegal parking in Brooklyn

#oakland
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
California

Oakland Reopens Those Three Fire Stations They Had to Shut Down Because of Their Budget Deficit

fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
California

Oakland Reopens Those Three Fire Stations They Had to Shut Down Because of Their Budget Deficit

SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

San Francisco mayor, city leaders honor Urban Alchemy worker shot and killed

San Francisco community and city leaders gathered to honor Joey Alexander, praising Urban Alchemy's street outreach work and promising increased police presence after his killing.
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Straphanger hit in the back of the head on board Manhattan train: cops

According to law enforcement sources, the 66-year-old man was on a southbound F train at the Delancey-Essex Streets station at around 6:15 p.m. on Sept. 20 when he was attacked. Police said an unidentified man approached the victim from behind and struck him in the back of his head, using a closed fist. The violent blow caused the victim to briefly lose consciousness, according to authorities, though he refused medical attention at the scene.
New York City
#subway-surfing
fromSuggest
2 days ago
New York City

NYC Girls, 12 and 13, Killed In Tragic Subway Surfing Incident In Brooklyn

fromPeople.com
5 days ago
New York City

2 Teen Girls Dead After Suspected Subway Surfing Incident - Leaving Workers Who Discovered the Bodies 'Horribly Shaken'

fromSuggest
2 days ago
New York City

NYC Girls, 12 and 13, Killed In Tragic Subway Surfing Incident In Brooklyn

fromPeople.com
5 days ago
New York City

2 Teen Girls Dead After Suspected Subway Surfing Incident - Leaving Workers Who Discovered the Bodies 'Horribly Shaken'

US news
fromTODAY.com
2 days ago

Why People Are Calling the Fire Department Over This Family's Halloween Decorations: 'Should Be Illegal'

A South Carolina couple’s hyperreal fake burning-house Halloween display repeatedly draws crowds and emergency calls despite clear warnings not to contact fire responders.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Stephen Lawrence's mother urges parole board not to release son's killer

Baroness Doreen Lawrence says Stephen Lawrence's murderer David Norris remains a danger and must stay in prison, lacking remorse or responsibility.
#homelessness
fromBoston.com
2 days ago
US news

'Seedy and disgusting': Davis Square residents vent frustrations at public safety meeting

fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago
Canada news

As Barrie, Ont., moves to clear encampments, some people say they have nowhere to go | CBC News

fromBoston.com
2 days ago
US news

'Seedy and disgusting': Davis Square residents vent frustrations at public safety meeting

fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago
Canada news

As Barrie, Ont., moves to clear encampments, some people say they have nowhere to go | CBC News

#nypd
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
New York Islanders

Op-Ed | New York needs leaders who stand with detectives, not against public safety | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
New York Islanders

Op-Ed | New York needs leaders who stand with detectives, not against public safety | amNewYork

fromAxios
3 days ago

Hundreds of ex-DOJ staffers accuse Pam Bondi of putting Trump over the constitution

"For decades, the guiding tenet for those working at the department was to do the right thing, in the right way, for the right reasons. Many believe that's no longer possible," Stacey Young, executive director and founder of Justice Connection, which organized the letter, said in a news release on Monday. "They're being asked to put loyalty to the President over the Constitution, the rule of law, and their professional ethical obligations," she said. "We're seeing the erosion of the Justice Department's fabric and integrity at an alarming pace. Our democratic system cannot survive without the primary institution that enforces the law."
US politics
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Former L.A. deputy mayor cites mental health issues for why he called in fake bomb threat

Former Los Angeles deputy mayor Brian K. Williams received probation after admitting he made a fake bomb threat while struggling with acute personal stress and untreated mental health issues.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Hayward planning officials vote down use permit for cannabis dispensary

Hayward planning commission opposed recommending a Phenos cannabis dispensary due to resident opposition and concerns about proximity to an existing shop and nearby children's activities.
fromhudsonvalleypost.com
3 days ago

Killer Loose After Daylight Murder In Hudson Valley, New York

Officers from the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at the corner of Main Street and Garden Street on Friday, around 5:20 p.m. Main Street was closed between Market Street and Academy Street for several hours while crime scene technicians and detectives conducted their investigation. Hyde Park, New York Man Murdered In Poughkeepsie Police identified the victim as 22-year-old Gabrial Mosca, of Hyde Park.
New York Islanders
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Smart choices for a better NYC future

New Yorkers view quality of life and city services as deteriorating and demand bold mayoral leadership to restore safety, affordability, and effective government.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Gunmen kill 2, injure 12 during shootout in crowd in Alabama capital city's downtown, police say

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Rival gunmen shot at each other in a crowded downtown nightlife district in Alabama's capital city Saturday night, killing two people and injuring 12 others in a chaotic street scene, police said. The dead included a 43-year-old woman and a 17-year-old male, while five of the 14 people wounded were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, including a juvenile, police said.
US news
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Day 207 at the 16th St. Plaza: Trucks move onto the plaza

Terraine Miller, a supervisor with Ahsing Solutions, a crew of seven to eight ambassadors who move people along and post at different corners, said the west side of Mission Street had become almost boring. And the east side? The city is apparently waiting for construction to begin on the affordable housing project planned for there. Once that starts early next year, Miller said, there won't be room for vendors.
San Francisco
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Suspect in shooting death of San Francisco Urban Alchemy worker makes 1st court appearance

Joey Alexander, an Urban Alchemy worker, was fatally shot outside San Francisco Public Library after asking a man to stop using drugs; community demands justice.
US politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

San Jose police contract nets officers millions in pay raises - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose approved a 15.7% police pay raise through 2029, costing taxpayers about $46 million over three years and aiming to boost recruitment and retention.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Yellow Fever' Mosquito Spotted in Antioch, Residents Urged to Dump Standing Water

San Francisco leaders and activists clash over pretrial release, judicial authority, public safety in repeat offenses and high-profile cases while local weather, pests, and national product safety issues emerge.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Storm Amy: Man (40s) dies in storm-related incident as 184,000 remain without power; Met Eireann issue fresh Status Orange warnings

Storm Amy caused 184,000 homes, farms and businesses to lose power across most Irish counties, especially Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim, Cavan and Donegal.
US news
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Framingham police search for armed robbery suspect

A man armed with a large kitchen knife attempted to rob Dubom Supermarket in Framingham; police are seeking tips and circulating images.
#sfpd
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago
SF politics

Why did SFPD remove the 24/7 command unit from 16th and Mission crime hotspot?

SFPD removed the mobile command bus at 16th Street BART and plans to replace it with increased officer deployment in alleys and near schools.
fromMission Local
1 week ago
San Francisco

SFPD nixes 24/7 bus at 16th and Mission, offers varying rationales

The SFPD mobile command unit at 16th and Mission has been removed and will be replaced with additional personnel and a youth engagement officer.
Public health
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Storm Amy: Man seriously injured in storm-related incident in Donegal as 184,000 homes and businesses now without power

Storm Amy left 184,000 homes, farms and businesses across Ireland without power, with major outages in western and northern counties and further outages possible.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
6 days ago

S.F. residents want cops on the street. SFPD only staffs 1/3 of its foot beats.

San Francisco Police Department staffs fewer than one-third of its 52 designated foot beats, despite strong public demand for more officers on neighborhood beats.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Apple pulls ICE tracking apps after Trump admin request DW 10/03/2025

The ICEBlock app alerts users to ICE agents in the area, allowing them to evacuate migrants who may be arrested. Curtailing illegal immigration has been one of the central domestic policies in Trump's second term at the White House. However, reports suggest that ICE agents, often in masks using unmarked vans, have also detained permanent US residents, visa holders and those involved in pro-Palestinian advocacy. Protests against immigration raids have occurred at ICE facilities and other key government sites across the country
Apple
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Apple pulls ICE tracking apps on DOJ order DW 10/03/2025

Apple removed ICEBlock and similar apps from its App Store after US officials said they posed safety risks to ICE agents.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Munich airport halts flights after drone sightings; passengers stranded

Germany's Munich airport has been forced to suspend operations after drone sightings led to the cancellation of 17 flights, the diversion of 15 others, and the stranding of some 3,000 passengers. The airport said early on Friday that drone sightings were first reported by German air traffic control at 10:18pm local time [20:18 GMT] on Thursday, leading initially to a restriction on flights which was then upgraded to a full suspension.
Miscellaneous
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Why NYC Should Enforce 'Don't Block the Box'-With Cameras

Automated camera enforcement of 'Don't Block the Box' laws reduces intersection gridlock, improves transit reliability, emergency response, air quality, and pedestrian safety.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

South London neighbourhood to get 20 million in funding under government scheme

A quiet corner of Croydon is set to receive 20 million over the next decade as part of a government initiative to support some of the country's most overlooked communities. Residents of New Addington North are now being asked to decide how the money should be spent. During a visit to New Addington, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) spoke to residents about the areas most in need of support.
UK politics
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Residents of SF's west side express safety concerns following 2 murders, persistent shoplifting

San Francisco west side residents and officials addressed recent crimes, emphasized public safety improvements including a 30% crime drop, and noted Stonestown Galleria's business boom.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

An animal-style problem at SoCal In-N-Out's grand opening: A big snake

A 3–4-foot python was found in the Monrovia In-N-Out drive-thru and Pasadena Humane removed the snake; it is classified as a stray.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Don't f**k it up': Mayor Adams issues warning to successor, signals little confidence in frontrunner Mamdani | amNewYork

I'm leaving this city in good shape, Adams said. More jobs than in the city's history. Our children are outpacing the state in reading and math. We've built more housing. We've zoned the city to build 426,000 units of housing. We've made the city safer both above ground and below ground. You don't see encampments along our highways and streets like you see in other cities.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Crime continues to fall in NYC, but NYPD Commissioner warns federal cuts could put city at risk | amNewYork

New York City saw the lowest number of shootings and shooting victims in its recorded history through the first nine months of 2025, continuing a nearly two-year decline in major crime, city officials announced Wednesday. Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said shootings, murders, robberies, and other major crimes have fallen to levels not seen in decades, capping the city's seventh straight quarter of overall crime reduction since January 2024.
New York City
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Hindu community members say proposed Mississauga firework ban would impede religious freedoms | CBC News

Mississauga is considering a year-round ban on consumer fireworks that would prohibit individual sale and use and affect Diwali and other holiday celebrations.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Louisiana Governor Wants to Deploy National Guard to State's "Urban Centers"

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry requested federal activation of up to 1,000 National Guard troops under Title 32 to address urban crime through fiscal year 2026.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago

Man accused of threatening to shoot Pride-goers in wake of Charlie Kirk killing

On 19 September, Cole took to Facebook and allegedly wrote under a post about the Abilene Parade & Festival, which took place on 20 September: "I say we lock and load and pay them back for taking out Charlie Kirk. "Theres [sic] only like 30 of em we can send a clear message to the rest of them," Cole wrote, according to police documents. "Come on bro let's go hunting fairies."
US politics
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
1 week ago

'Jews must protect themselves,' says NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

"I, unlike any of the candidates, have said Jews must protect themselves," Sliwa, the Republican candidate in New York City's mayor's race, told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency in a recent interview. "If you depend strictly on Gentiles, history is replete with instances where you're going to be horribly disappointed."
New York City
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Munich's world-famous Oktoberfest suspended in Germany after bomb threat'

Oktoberfest grounds in Munich were closed until at least 5pm after police investigated possible links to an explosion at a residential building in northern Munich.
#e-bike-fires
US news
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Shooting in Gilroy leaves one in critical condition

A person was critically injured in a shooting on the 500 block of Broadway in Gilroy; a suspect was detained and police reported no threat.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Asylum-seeker with terror convictions held in custody as gardai fear he poses risk to public safety

Asylum-seeker with prior terror convictions and psychosis is detained as a public-safety risk after allegedly vowing a Dublin mass shooting and earlier threatening biological attacks.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

'In harm's way': Calif. hikers dodge bullets whizzing past popular trail

For a group of California hikers, a fall excursion into the Sierra Nevada turned into a terrifying experience last week when they heard multiple gunshots and experienced bullets whizzing by. At 1:50 p.m. on Friday, Mono County Dispatch received multiple calls from hikers on the Parker Lake Trail, near June Lake in the Sierra Nevada, the Mono County Sheriff's Office reported. The hikers reported shots fired in their vicinity. The dispatcher could hear the sound of gunshots on the phone call.
California
New York City
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

MTA worker stabbed in Brooklyn, suspect escapes into subway tunnel

An MTA worker was stabbed at the Nostrand Avenue 3 train station in Crown Heights and the suspect fled into the subway tunnels.
Mental health
fromAustin Monitor
1 week ago

Public safety agencies team up to help those in crisis - Austin Monitor

Austin launches a six-month downtown pilot deploying a multidisciplinary APD-EMS-Integral Care team to respond to high-acuity mental health crises and reduce arrests and ER visits.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Berkeley will look into buying drones for police and firefighters

Berkeley could soon start planning how to equip the Berkeley Police Department and other first responders with drones to track fleeing suspects, provide reconnaissance during standoffs and gain a bird's-eye view of disasters like earthquakes and fires, among other uses. A proposal from Councilmember Terry Taplin would task the City Manager's Office with developing an acquisition report and use policy for drones.
Privacy professionals
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

No formal complaint filed over alleged assault on Pittsburgh Steelers player, say gardai

Reserve quarterback Skylar Thompson was reportedly assaulted and robbed near Temple Bar in Dublin, prompting Gardaí response and local political concern about rising city-centre violence.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Person found dead at park in Bobcaygeon, Ont., OPP says | CBC News

A person was found dead in a park in Bobcaygeon, Ont. on Saturday evening, according to Ontario Provincial Police. Officers responded to calls of a body found at a local park around 9:18 p.m. on Saturday, Ontario Provincial Police's City of Kawartha Lakes detachment said in a post on social media. Bobcaygeon is northeast of Toronto. Police said the cause of death has not yet been determined.
Canada news
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Multiple people shot at Mormon church in Michigan and shooter is down, police say

Multiple people were shot and the shooter is down at a Mormon church in Grand Blanc, Michigan; the church was on fire.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Sunnyvale's Department of Public Safety turns 75

Sunnyvale's Department of Public Safety is celebrating its 75th anniversary on Sat., Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at DPS HQ, 700 All America Way. Attendees will be able to meet K9 officers, SWAT personnel and public safety officers; view vehicles, drones and equipment; and take guided tours of the newly renovated Public Safety building at 11 a.m. and noon. Families can learn about disaster prep, and teens can find out how to get hands-on public safety training and help officers.
California
US politics
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 week ago

GOP frontrunners in California's gubernatorial race hail from different worlds

Chad Bianco emphasizes law-and-order and public safety while Steve Hilton emphasizes policy ideas and business-focused reforms, representing different Republican constituencies.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Crowd crush at political rally in southern India kills 39 people

A crowd crush at a rally for a popular Indian actor-turned-politician in the southern state of Tamil Nadu has killed at least 39 people and injured 40, the southern state's chief minister, MK Stalin, told reporters in Karur, the district where the incident occurred on Saturday. The rally, which officials estimate was attended by tens of thousands of people, was addressed by Vijay, one of Tamil Nadu's most prominent actors who goes by only his first name.
World news
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Israeli team out of top Italian cycling race over Gaza war protest concerns

Giro dell'Emilia excluded Israel-Premier Tech over public safety concerns after protest disruptions, citing high risk of race disruption and threats to riders and spectators.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 week ago

At Day 200, residents see progress and challenges in S.F.'s efforts at 16th St.

San Francisco's campaign at 16th and Mission reduced visible vendors and open drug use unevenly; gains remain fragile and shift by time and location.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Boy arrested over suspected arson at Dublin playground

A playground slide structure was destroyed in a suspected arson, leaving the park closed and prompting calls for rebuild, security, and increased patrols.
#2026-fifa-world-cup
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

YouTube Star IShowSpeed Hits SF, Meets Mayor Lurie, Has People Pushed Around, Watches a Sideshow

IShowSpeed's national tour drew massive crowds, official welcomes, and chaotic fan behavior that included security altercations and public safety concerns.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Trump suggests he could move 2026 World Cup games from cities he thinks are unsafe

Trump warned his administration will relocate World Cup and 2026 Olympic events from cities deemed unsafe, though authority to change host cities remains unclear.
fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago

Austin drops AI surveillance cameras from consideration as residents raise privacy concerns - Austin Monitor

The city of Austin is no longer considering using artificial intelligence to help catch people breaking into cars and committing other crimes at parks and greenbelts, at least for the time being. Dozens of incidents, including car break-ins and stolen valuables, are reported at popular green spaces each year. Earlier this year, the city stepped up security measures, increasing police patrols and installing security cameras. Austin police in March also arrested 12 people in connection with car break-ins at public parks.
SF politics
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Neighborhood finds it's hard to fight AT&T - 48 hills

AT&T secured approval for a 104-foot cell tower in Diamond Heights despite strong neighborhood opposition and safety, visual, and environmental concerns.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Fox News Guest Warns Viewers of Clear and Present Danger' for General Public to Be Victims of Political Violence

I wanna go big picture and I don't wanna scare the public out there, but I do wanna talk about the current threat, Jones continued. There's a real threat; there should be people concerned? Yeah, usually I say, the chances of the general public being targeted like this, or don't go out of your house type of warning, I don't do that, Swecker replied. But in this case, we are starting to see a real threat.
US politics
Pets
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Very mean squirrel' in Marin County sends at least 2 to ER

An unusually aggressive squirrel in Lucas Valley has attacked multiple people, prompting warnings and potential removal coordinated by Marin Humane and state authorities.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Teenager who hurled 15kg sofa over Westfield Stratford balcony for Tiktok 'prank' is locked up

A 16-year-old received an eight-month detention and training order for throwing a 15-kilogram sofa from Westfield Stratford's top-floor balcony, endangering shoppers.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

'Very mean squirrel' in Marin County sends at least 2 to ER

It clamped onto my leg. The tail was flying up here. I was like, 'Get it off me, get off me!'
Environment
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

More police to patrol Somerville Community Path as teens allegedly harass residents

The Somerville Community Path begins at the border of North Cambridge and Somerville at Massachusetts Avenue. It continues through Davis Square, parallel to Highland Avenue past the high school and the Somerville Public Library's Central Branch. From there, it follows the Green Line extension until hitting the Minuteman Bikeway in East Cambridge close to Boston. The Somerville Police Department said there will be more officers near Davis Square, in the area of Lowell and Cedar streets, and near Somerville High School.
US news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

This Vaughan, Ont., house was shot at for the 2nd time in weeks, police say | CBC News

A Vaughan house was shot at twice this month; at least five targeted shootings in the neighbourhood injured no one and police are investigating.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

New York deserves better than its upcoming mayoral election | Fortune

My father, a proud Naval Academy graduate, served two tours in Vietnam, flying A-4s off aircraft carriers. He raised me with a strong sense of patriotism, a commitment to service, and a belief in community - a community that includes everyone: rich and poor, black and white, gay and straight, left and right, young and old, Jews, Muslims, Christians, and everyone in between.
New York Islanders
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Lyft protests NYC Council bill protecting drivers, citing public safety concerns

Intro. 276 would prohibit deactivating drivers without just cause, which would undermine rider safety by preventing prompt removal of drivers reported for unsafe conduct.
fromNews 12 - Default
2 weeks ago

Exclusive: Video shows man shot inside Coney Island doughnut shop

The shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday inside Donut Connection on Mermaid Avenue. Video from inside the shop shows the victim, wearing blue, standing near tables when a man in a black hooded shirt approaches from outside and fires. The victim drops to the floor after being hit in the leg. He was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition, according to police.
New York City
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Contributor: California Democrats aren't just resisting; they're governing

Gov. Gavin Newsom answering the Republican redistricting power-grab in Texas with a plan of his own is a powerful example of how Golden State Democrats are standing up to President Trump and firing up their base. But while the partisan fireworks draw attention, California Democrats are also quietly offering a different kind of model for the national party that may prove more meaningful in the long run. They're not just resisting Trump; they're actually governing.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Oakland police chief to again seek policy change for high-speed chases

Chief Floyd Mitchell has sought to loosen the restrictions over the past year, with encouragement from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who agrees that the policy limits the Oakland Police Department's ability to track down suspects soon after crimes have occurred. The rules, which currently apply to vehicle pursuits at speeds over 50 miles per hour, were tightened by ex-Chief LeRonne Armstrong in 2022, eight years after a prior chief had first disallowed pursuits except for suspects in serious or violent offenses.
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