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#housing-issues
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Remembering Tom Robbins, Who Bore Witness to New Yorkers' Everyday Battles

Tom Robbins dedicated his life to telling the stories of New Yorkers fighting for their communities against governmental negligence.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Remembering Tom Robbins, Who Bore Witness to New Yorkers' Everyday Battles

Tom Robbins dedicated his life to telling the stories of New Yorkers fighting for their communities against governmental negligence.
#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Activists Move to Reclaim Compton's Cafeteria Site From Private Prison Operator

LGBTQ advocates have the right to challenge operations of a GEO Group facility at a historically significant site in San Francisco.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
Mission District

San Francisco Rips Out Planters, Benches, Posts on Wiggle Crosswalk - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Mission District

Call to Action: It's Time to Finish Valencia's Protected Bike Lanes - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Activists Move to Reclaim Compton's Cafeteria Site From Private Prison Operator

LGBTQ advocates have the right to challenge operations of a GEO Group facility at a historically significant site in San Francisco.
Mission District
fromMission Local
22 hours ago

Day 88 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: 'There are some positive happenings on 16th and Mission'

Local resources are misallocated towards a mobile unit rather than street cleaning and infrastructure.
Community efforts, such as churches providing food, are vital yet underreported.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
Mission District

San Francisco Rips Out Planters, Benches, Posts on Wiggle Crosswalk - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Mission District

Call to Action: It's Time to Finish Valencia's Protected Bike Lanes - Streetsblog San Francisco

#immigration
fromBoston.com
3 days ago
SF parents

Federal judge blocks ICE's plan to move Milford high school student out of Mass., says he can meet with lawyer

fromBoston.com
3 days ago
SF parents

Federal judge blocks ICE's plan to move Milford high school student out of Mass., says he can meet with lawyer

NYC parents
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Tax Lien Sale Has Struggling Homeowners Fearing the Worst

The property lien sale disproportionately affects Black and brown neighborhoods, exacerbating homeowners' financial distress post-pandemic.
#affordable-housing
NYC parents
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Black Renters at Risk of Displacement Under Trump Administration's Housing Cuts

Elisha Fye Jr. fights against funding cuts and privatization of public housing, following in the footsteps of his father's legacy.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Tenants of Fillmore low-income housing, owned by Black church, plead for help

Residents of Thomas Paine Square face health hazards and negligent management while fearing eviction in affordable housing.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Black Renters at Risk of Displacement Under Trump Administration's Housing Cuts

Elisha Fye Jr. fights against funding cuts and privatization of public housing, following in the footsteps of his father's legacy.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Tenants of Fillmore low-income housing, owned by Black church, plead for help

Residents of Thomas Paine Square face health hazards and negligent management while fearing eviction in affordable housing.
#environmental-issues
#environmental-justice
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Repair not rebuild: Brooklyn and Queens neighborhood groups call on DOT to end plans to majorly overhaul the BQE

Local organizations demand halt to the controversial BQE expansion plans, citing environmental and community impact concerns.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Repair not rebuild: Brooklyn and Queens neighborhood groups call on DOT to end plans to majorly overhaul the BQE

Local organizations demand halt to the controversial BQE expansion plans, citing environmental and community impact concerns.
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago

Uptown Portion of Hudson River Greenway Closed For Another Month - Streetsblog New York City

"That's not a detour, it goes to a different place, up a whole bunch of hills, it's a different route," Dave Thom, one of the principal organizers of the Inwood Owners Coalition.
NYC politics
#environmental-protection
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Sargent Ranch: Landowners who proposed controversial quarry sell large chunk of property in Santa Clara County

fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Sargent Ranch: Landowners who proposed controversial quarry sell large chunk of property in Santa Clara County

#homelessness
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

HUD and ICE Collude to Target Mixed-Status Families

Federal housing assistance faces significant cuts under Trump's budget proposal, risking homelessness for thousands of Americans.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

HUD and ICE Collude to Target Mixed-Status Families

Federal housing assistance faces significant cuts under Trump's budget proposal, risking homelessness for thousands of Americans.
#public-health
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Brooklyn Council Member, Advocates Call For Full Restoration of NYC Parks Funding

City leaders urge for increased funding for NYC Parks Department to address staffing shortages and deteriorating conditions.
fromKqed
1 week ago
Portland food

San Jose Could Temporarily Ban Smoke Shops, Citing Health Inequities | KQED

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Brooklyn Council Member, Advocates Call For Full Restoration of NYC Parks Funding

City leaders urge for increased funding for NYC Parks Department to address staffing shortages and deteriorating conditions.
fromKqed
1 week ago
Portland food

San Jose Could Temporarily Ban Smoke Shops, Citing Health Inequities | KQED

#local-elections
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
4 weeks ago

Pro-Israel Donors Gave Thousands to South Bronx and East Harlem Candidates

Big-money donors are investing in the impoverished South Bronx-East Harlem City Council race.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
4 weeks ago

Pro-Israel Donors Gave Thousands to South Bronx and East Harlem Candidates

Big-money donors are investing in the impoverished South Bronx-East Harlem City Council race.
#legislation
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

New Legislation Aims to Prevent Deed Theft and Deliver Justice to Victims

New York lawmakers introduced legislation to combat deed theft, a growing issue particularly affecting Black and brown communities.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers - Streetsblog New York City

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

New Legislation Aims to Prevent Deed Theft and Deliver Justice to Victims

New York lawmakers introduced legislation to combat deed theft, a growing issue particularly affecting Black and brown communities.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

PREMIUM Canarsie takes steps to get a ferry stop

Canarsie residents continue to push for a ferry service to address transportation equity after years of petitions, rallies, and advocacy efforts.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Council Member Yusef Salaam Throws Support Behind Albany Push To Rein In Speeding Drivers - Streetsblog New York City

#public-transit
#brooklyn
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Students testify at City Hall to obtain funding for their farm markets and healthy cafes

Students in Brooklyn advocate for funding to combat food deserts by promoting fresh produce and nutrition education through community-driven initiatives.
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Students testify at City Hall to obtain funding for their farm markets and healthy cafes

Students in Brooklyn advocate for funding to combat food deserts by promoting fresh produce and nutrition education through community-driven initiatives.
California
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

'Unprecedented': ICE Officers Operating Inside Bay Area Immigration Courts, Lawyers Say | KQED

Federal immigration agents are conducting enforcement operations inside immigration courthouses for the first time, leading to arrests of immigrants.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Dad of Suspect in Killing of Israeli Couple Was Democrat's Guest to Trump's Congressional Address

Eric Rodriguez, the father of the man charged with killing an Israeli couple, was invited to Trump's address to Congress by Rep. Chuy Garcia, who emphasized veterans' rights.
NYC politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

"You Don't Rebuild Gaza by Bringing More Injustice Into This World"

"I worry about going to my synagogue. And now I have to worry about safety at my school."
Black Lives Matter
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Permanent grounding: NYC communities call for federal ban on helicopter joy rides'

Community advocates are pushing for a federal ban on nonessential helicopter flights in NYC due to safety and noise concerns.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 weeks ago

Chinatown Pride 2025 to Take Place on May 24 With Theme 'We are Immortal!' - San Francisco Bay Times

For 60 years, CCC has been a dynamic hub for art, social transformation, and community advocacy. As we celebrate this important anniversary, we recognize the urgent need to empower our increasingly marginalized LGBTQIA+ and immigrant communities.
SF LGBT
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

Amid Budget Cuts and Shifting Priorities, Brooklyn's Arts Scene Faces Strain ... But is Fighting Back

The Brooklyn Arts Council is adapting its model to sustain support for the arts amid financial challenges.
NYC politics
fromFox News
3 weeks ago

'Bodega brothel' near schools in AOC's red-light district shut down without her help, local leaders say

Local brothel near schools in Queens shut down by NYPD after community advocacy, criticized lack of support from Rep. Ocasio-Cortez.
#education
fromBronx Times
1 month ago
NYC parents

BREAKING: Preston High School saved from closure in $8.5M deal with Bally's Foundation - Bronx Times

fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC politics

Semester-long study connects Wagner College students with Staten Island civil rights leaders

fromBronx Times
1 month ago
NYC parents

BREAKING: Preston High School saved from closure in $8.5M deal with Bally's Foundation - Bronx Times

fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC politics

Semester-long study connects Wagner College students with Staten Island civil rights leaders

Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Stop & Shop defends pricing amid lawmakers' scrutiny over urban area costs

Stop & Shop faces scrutiny over grocery pricing disparities in low-income neighborhoods.
Lawmakers are advocating for price reductions to support working-class families.
Stop & Shop claims it is already implementing price reductions across its stores.
#lgbtq
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Pride flag 'ripped' down at celebrity chef's popular Fenway restaurant

A Pride flag was torn down at Sweet Cheeks Q, prompting owner Tiffani Faison to seek public assistance in identifying the culprit.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Pride flag 'ripped' down at celebrity chef's popular Fenway restaurant

A Pride flag was torn down at Sweet Cheeks Q, prompting owner Tiffani Faison to seek public assistance in identifying the culprit.
#trump-administration
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

How we're battling Trump's science cuts across small-town America

Scientists launch 'Science Homecoming' to advocate for research funding amid federal cuts.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

How we're battling Trump's science cuts across small-town America

Scientists launch 'Science Homecoming' to advocate for research funding amid federal cuts.
#pollution
#san-jose
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'We are losing a generation of young people to drug gangs'

Communities are battling against the exploitation of children in the drug trade.
Young children are being coerced into county lines drug trafficking.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Silicon Valley Latino leader dies at 90 - San Jose Spotlight

Alcario Castellano used his lottery winnings to support Silicon Valley's communities of color through philanthropy after decades of community activism.
fromwww.bxtimes.com
1 month ago

Riley and sports advocates rally for year round access to indoor basketball courts Bronx Times

Riley stated, 'We cannot allow our youth to be left without safe places to grow, play, and thrive especially during inclement weather or after school hours.'
NYC politics
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Opinion: This Fair Housing Month, Let's Protect Public Housing From HUD Cuts

Proposed cuts to HUD and Section 8 threaten vital community housing and support systems.
#traffic-safety
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto speed camera that's issued over 65,000 tickets cut down for 4th time | CBC News

Vandals repeatedly cut down speed camera; advocates urge city to improve Parkside Drive safety.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

City To Fix Dangerous Bushwick Intersection Where Driver Killed Motorcyclist - Streetsblog New York City

Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto speed camera that's issued over 65,000 tickets cut down for 4th time | CBC News

Vandals repeatedly cut down speed camera; advocates urge city to improve Parkside Drive safety.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

City To Fix Dangerous Bushwick Intersection Where Driver Killed Motorcyclist - Streetsblog New York City

fromsilive
1 month ago

A 'special' celebration: Will massive U.S. flag return to Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge?

'They did it for the bicentennial, why not do it again?' asked Alesio Bejleri, a 21-year-old student at the College of Staten Island, Willowbrook.
NYC politics
NYC parents
fromsilive
1 month ago

Parents at Staten Island school call on DOE to 'step in' over classroom safety concerns

Parents of students at PS 8 are concerned about safety issues in the classroom and are demanding action from school officials.
NYC politics
fromQNS
1 month ago

Brannan earns support from Southeast Queens lawmakers ahead of comptroller primary - QNS

Justin Brannan has received endorsements from key Southeast Queens officials, boosting his campaign for comptroller ahead of the June 24 primary.
NYC politics
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
1 month ago

Chi Osse and park advocates call for more funding of New York City's green spaces Brooklyn Paper

Officials call for restoration of NYC Parks funding and jobs.
Underfunding has led to unsafe and dirty parks affecting New Yorkers' quality of life.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

How Transportation Reformers Can Strategize for the Second Trump Administration - Streetsblog USA

Advocates for electric vehicles in underserved communities are adapting strategies in response to political challenges, focusing on equity and targeted universalism.
#healthcare
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

SUNY Downstate: The Lifeline of Brooklyn

Funding is driving the need for substantial healthcare improvement at SUNY Downstate, rallying support to enhance facilities and access for community care.
#drowning
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Dangerous jetty caused surfer's tragic death at federal park in Queens: residents

A filmmaker drowned at Jacob Riis Park, prompting calls to remove hazardous wooden jetties that have endangered lives for years.
fromAol
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Surfer who died at NYC beach got caught in deadly jetty residents begged officials to remove for years

NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Dangerous jetty caused surfer's tragic death at federal park in Queens: residents

A filmmaker drowned at Jacob Riis Park, prompting calls to remove hazardous wooden jetties that have endangered lives for years.
fromAol
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Surfer who died at NYC beach got caught in deadly jetty residents begged officials to remove for years

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Northern California's 420 Revelations

The spirit of 420 offers something special for everyone—even those with a taste for nostalgia.
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Opinion: Berkeley should save the historic UA Theater

In a capitalist society, the owner of a building can mostly do what they like with it. However, the law recognizes that urban downtowns are also shared spaces.
East Bay (California)
Social justice
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Leveraging social capital to defend people in need of representation - Harvard Gazette

Margaret Montoya encourages law students to leverage their education for social good and community advocacy.
#racial-justice
SF parents
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Notable Humans: Susan Kare, Designer Of Mac's Earliest Icons And Its Friendly Aesthetic

Susan Kare's design of Macintosh icons revolutionized tech symbols and user interface design, influencing Apple's brand identity.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Advocates Battle NYC Parks Plan to Cut 78 Trees in Fort Greene Park

Legal action taken over NYC Parks Department's alleged failure to conduct a proper environmental review before redesigning Fort Greene Park.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu launches reelection campaign

Wu described her efforts during her mayorship to reduce gun violence, increase affordable housing, combat climate change, and invest in Boston Public Schools.
NYC politics
#transgender-rights
SF LGBT
fromabc7news.com
2 months ago

Transgender Day of Visibility celebration held in SF amid increasing attacks on community

The 16th annual Transgender Day of Visibility in San Francisco emphasized empowerment, celebration, and the fight against discrimination in a challenging social climate.
SF LGBT
fromabc7news.com
2 months ago

Transgender Day of Visibility celebration held in SF amid increasing attacks on community

The 16th annual Transgender Day of Visibility in San Francisco emphasized empowerment, celebration, and the fight against discrimination in a challenging social climate.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

Lorry trailers dumped 'for months' next to major Rainham road finally removed

Cllr Jacqueline McArdle stated that the trailers' removal is a "direct result" of widespread social media reporting, highlighting the importance of community advocacy.
London politics
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

Are burn zones blank canvases for modular builders?

Homeowners affected by wildfires are turning to manufactured homes for quick, cost-effective replacements.
Modular construction offers speed and affordability but has faced skepticism regarding quality and design.
Community efforts are underway to provide customizable replacement options for fire survivors.
London politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

Council promises to connect with people before calling bailiffs

Acorn Haringey urges council to stop using private bailiffs for unpaid council tax, citing unfair practices targeting poorer areas.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

How a niche' community of devoted online court reporters is stepping up to save the profession | amNewYork

Vadell embodies the interest in court reporting that goes way beyond her job. She sports a tattoo of steno on her finger, runs an Etsy shop that sells steno-emblazoned tote bags and manages Stenofluencer Instagram and Tik Tok accounts.
Women in technology
fromBronx Times
2 months ago

Letter to the Editor: Sisters decline Bally's $8.5M offer for Preston High - Bronx Times

The rejection of the Bally's Foundation offer to purchase Preston High School property raises significant concerns among local officials, alumni, and community members seeking transparency.
NYC parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

BUSD layoffs: Families fear after-school cuts will further cripple understaffed program

"I understand the financial hardships that not only BUSD is in, but multiple school districts are in. They're having to make hard decisions, but I still keep my fingers crossed," said Kimberly Wright-Smith, an after-school coordinator.
NYC parents
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

New courthouse will be named for Cuban American who fought Miami-Dade's English-only law

Miami-Dade's new civil courthouse is named after Osvaldo Soto, honoring his contributions to Hispanic rights and community integration.
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