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#immigration
fromRNS
1 week ago
US news

St. John's University partnership with US border protection divides campus

St. John's University faces backlash over its partnership with border protection, deemed inconsistent with its mission to support marginalized communities.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
London politics

Marriage equality event changes venue amid fears of far-right protest

The Labour Party changed venue for safety reasons due to protests related to tensions over an international protection centre in Dublin.
Los Angeles
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

US police, protesters clash in Los Angeles following immigration raids

Protests erupted in Los Angeles against federal immigration raids conducted by ICE, highlighting community tensions and governmental backlash.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump WH Accuses Dem Mayor of 'Jeopardizing' Officer Safety

Mayor Dontae Comans warned of ICE activities, advocating protection for all community members, which raised safety concerns according to the Trump White House.
fromRNS
1 week ago
US news

St. John's University partnership with US border protection divides campus

NYC parents
fromCbsnews
18 hours ago

Suspected surveillance device found buried in Queens lawn puts neighbors on high alert

Residents in Queens discovered a buried phone believed to be used for illegal surveillance by burglars.
#local-politics
fromSFGATE
17 hours ago
Boston real estate

Wealthy East Hampton Residents Go to War Over Local Gun Club's Lease Renewal-but Who Was There First?

fromSFGATE
17 hours ago
Boston real estate

Wealthy East Hampton Residents Go to War Over Local Gun Club's Lease Renewal-but Who Was There First?

#lgbtq-rights
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago
NYC LGBT

Trump administration closes iconic Dupont Circle Park during WorldPride against city's objections

NYC LGBT
fromsfist.com
23 hours ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Pride Event In Redwood City Attacked By Two Teens

A Pride event in Redwood City was disrupted by a homophobic attack by two teens who threw fireworks, leading to minor injuries and arrests.
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago
NYC LGBT

Trump administration closes iconic Dupont Circle Park during WorldPride against city's objections

fromHigh Country News
1 day ago

What defunding public media would mean for the West - High Country News

"There is no trail right now. None of the open water is marked. So it's advised not to be traveling back and forth from Aniak."
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 day ago

Outrage after another huge fly tip exposed in Croydon

During a visit to the site, the LDRS saw evidence of dumped household and commercial waste throughout.
London politics
#crime
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Is the Bronx being held hostage' by stray bullets and the young gang members who fire them? | amNewYork

The gun violence in the Bronx, while still a serious issue, has seen a decrease in incidents compared to last year.
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
NYC politics

Face of a killer: Police release image of suspect in deadly Bronx stabbing near former police station | amNewYork

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Is the Bronx being held hostage' by stray bullets and the young gang members who fire them? | amNewYork

The gun violence in the Bronx, while still a serious issue, has seen a decrease in incidents compared to last year.
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
NYC politics

Face of a killer: Police release image of suspect in deadly Bronx stabbing near former police station | amNewYork

#education
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Neighbors hear gunshots, target seeks refuge in Marshall Elementary School

Gunfire occurred near a school during morning arrival times, raising community concerns.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Neighbors hear gunshots, target seeks refuge in Marshall Elementary School

Gunfire occurred near a school during morning arrival times, raising community concerns.
#local-government
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Day 74 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: 'Es un cagadero todas las noches' (It's a shitshow every night)

Residents remain skeptical about the efficacy of new city initiatives for cleaning and safety in the Mission district.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Day 74 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: 'Es un cagadero todas las noches' (It's a shitshow every night)

Residents remain skeptical about the efficacy of new city initiatives for cleaning and safety in the Mission district.
#police-investigation
#fire-rescue
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Boston Fire Department thanks 'heroic' Roxbury man for rescuing neighbor during fire

Socrate Joseph heroically saved his neighbor during a fire, demonstrating quick thinking and selflessness.
#homelessness
fromMission Local
1 week ago
Mission District

Day 78 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: 15th and Mission shopkeepers reflect on the mobile command unit

fromKqed
1 week ago
Portland food

Berkeley Residents, Homeless Advocates Battle Over Fate of Ohlone Park Encampment | KQED

fromMission Local
1 week ago
Mission District

Day 78 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: 15th and Mission shopkeepers reflect on the mobile command unit

fromKqed
1 week ago
Portland food

Berkeley Residents, Homeless Advocates Battle Over Fate of Ohlone Park Encampment | KQED

#electric-vehicles
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Parents demand city pull plug on EV charging station across from Brooklyn school

Brooklyn residents oppose an EV charging station near an elementary school due to health risks and safety concerns, highlighting community input disregard.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Parents demand city pull plug on EV charging station across from Brooklyn school

Brooklyn residents oppose an EV charging station near an elementary school due to health risks and safety concerns, highlighting community input disregard.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Lambeth LTN to be removed immediately, court rules

If the law was broken, the money should be paid back. This case should never have gone to court. It could have been resolved through proper, respectful dialogue.
London politics
fromBusline News
3 days ago

Editor's Note - May/June 2025 - Busline News

Robert Aguilera, while driving along C Avenue, observed a small child standing alone in the middle of the road. Without hesitation, Aguilera safely stopped the bus, allowed the child to board, and immediately contacted VVTA dispatch... He remained with the child until deputies arrived, who were then able to reunite the child with the mother.
Alternative transportation
#nypd
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Editorial | What NYC can do to stop shootings impacting the Bronx and Brooklyn | amNewYork

Gun violence spikes in spring and summer despite overall crime decreases in New York City.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
5 days ago
NYC parents

June 2, 2025

Jeremiah Griffiths was shot and killed in Bed-Stuy, prompting community concerns about safety and calls for increased police action.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Victims of random sucker punchings in NYC frustrated with NYPD response: 'Priorities are out of order'

Victims of random assaults feel dismissed by NYPD's response to their cases, despite some arrests.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Editorial | What NYC can do to stop shootings impacting the Bronx and Brooklyn | amNewYork

Gun violence spikes in spring and summer despite overall crime decreases in New York City.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 days ago

Brooklyn Yeshiva threatened with mass shooting

A threatening letter from an incarcerated arsonist has instigated heightened security alerts in response to potential violence against a Jewish institution.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Victims of random sucker punchings in NYC frustrated with NYPD response: 'Priorities are out of order'

fromeuronews
3 days ago

Video. Rescue vehicles in New Orleans blessed ahead of hurricane season

Archbishop Gregory Aymond expressed gratitude for first responders, stating, 'A lot of times we take for granted that... our first responders stay,' highlighting their dedication in critical times.
Portland
#reproductive-rights
#hate-crimes
SF LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Man arrested in string of violent attacks on transgender woman in Westlake; two others at large

A transgender shopkeeper in Westlake has faced multiple violent hate crimes, leading to serious concerns for her safety and well-being.
SF LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Man arrested in string of violent attacks on transgender woman in Westlake; two others at large

A transgender shopkeeper in Westlake has faced multiple violent hate crimes, leading to serious concerns for her safety and well-being.
#gun-violence
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
Mission District

A Year After Murder of 19-Year-Old Lowell Grad In Dolores Park, One Suspect Arrested

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
Mission District

A Year After Murder of 19-Year-Old Lowell Grad In Dolores Park, One Suspect Arrested

#legal-issues
London food
fromianVisits
5 days ago

The London Buzz - 2nd June 2025

A man was convicted for burning a Koran outside a Turkish consulate, raising significant discussions about free speech.
Two teenagers responsible for a firework death have been imprisoned, emphasizing issues around youth crime.
Fresh legal challenges emerge over a festival at Brockwell Park as ticket sales begin without planning consent.
Public protests against a flood defense scheme in a park show community engagement on environmental matters.
London food
fromianVisits
5 days ago

The London Buzz - 2nd June 2025

A man was convicted for burning a Koran outside a Turkish consulate, raising significant discussions about free speech.
Two teenagers responsible for a firework death have been imprisoned, emphasizing issues around youth crime.
Fresh legal challenges emerge over a festival at Brockwell Park as ticket sales begin without planning consent.
Public protests against a flood defense scheme in a park show community engagement on environmental matters.
SF politics
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Gov. Newsom pushed for more police chases in Oakland. After bystander death, critics say he should 'own it'

Gov. Newsom advocates for more aggressive police chases in Oakland to fight crime, despite significant community safety concerns.
#law-enforcement
Black Lives Matter
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

The CHP shot him 12 times. Here's why none of it was captured on body cam

The California Highway Patrol has lagged in implementing body-worn cameras despite their importance for accountability in police actions.
#violence
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Transgender business owner in Los Angeles attacked again

A transgender business owner in Los Angeles was assaulted multiple times by the same attackers, emphasizing the violence faced by transgender individuals.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Teen killed in East New York shooting near school

Zanir Childs was killed in a shooting, and another woman was injured nearby.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Transgender business owner in Los Angeles attacked again

A transgender business owner in Los Angeles was assaulted multiple times by the same attackers, emphasizing the violence faced by transgender individuals.
#terrorism
Black Lives Matter
fromtime.com
5 days ago

What We Know About the Victims of the Colorado Attack

A man used a makeshift flamethrower at a protest in Boulder, injuring eight and prompting a terrorism investigation.
Black Lives Matter
fromtime.com
5 days ago

What We Know About the Victims of the Colorado Attack

A man used a makeshift flamethrower at a protest in Boulder, injuring eight and prompting a terrorism investigation.
#youth-violence
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Teens attack 2 girls, shave one's head in Queens park assault: 'Vile and inhumane'

A brutal group attack on two girls in Queens involved severe violence and humiliation, drawing attention to youth violence issues.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Tackle knife crime but Carnival didn't kill Cher'

Family of murder victim Cher Maximen urges for a focus on tackling the root causes of knife crime rather than blaming cultural events like Notting Hill Carnival.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Teens attack 2 girls, shave one's head in Queens park assault: 'Vile and inhumane'

A brutal group attack on two girls in Queens involved severe violence and humiliation, drawing attention to youth violence issues.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Tackle knife crime but Carnival didn't kill Cher'

Family of murder victim Cher Maximen urges for a focus on tackling the root causes of knife crime rather than blaming cultural events like Notting Hill Carnival.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
5 days ago

Second man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman killed in Croydon

Detective Chief Inspector Dave Whellams emphasized the investigation's priority: gathering evidence to hold those responsible for Marjama's death accountable while supporting her grieving family.
London music
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

Car Harms Monday: 'Gridlock Sam' Says We Have Lost Our Lives to the Automobile - Streetsblog New York City

Car dependency has hidden dangers and inefficiencies affecting urban life.
#wildfire-preparedness
#toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto startup

Toronto city council debating controversial 'bubble zone' protest bylaw today | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto startup

Toronto city council debating controversial 'bubble zone' protest bylaw today | CBC News

#public-health
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
6 days ago

Sponsored Review & Comment: As South Brooklyn's first Asian American elected official, here's why I support Andrew Cuomo for mayor

Leadership in diverse communities requires respect, fairness, and actionable results.
#assault
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Scituate preschool teacher arrested after slamming children into walls, officials say

A day care worker was arrested for multiple counts of assault and battery against children, raising serious concerns about child safety.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto

Woman dead after assault in Pickering, police say; some residents warned to shelter in place | CBC News

NYC parents
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Scituate preschool teacher arrested after slamming children into walls, officials say

A day care worker was arrested for multiple counts of assault and battery against children, raising serious concerns about child safety.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto

Woman dead after assault in Pickering, police say; some residents warned to shelter in place | CBC News

NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Treatment Courts offer a second chance instead of jail | amNewYork

Treatment courts offer support and accountability, reducing crime and strengthening communities.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromBronx Times
2 weeks ago

Bronx lawmaker introduces Bodega Act to boost safety in NYC stores - Bronx Times

The Bodega Act of 2025 aims to improve safety for NYC bodegas by providing grants for security upgrades.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 week ago

NYPD Searching For 8 Missing Kids, Including 4 From Brooklyn

Several children are missing across New York City, prompting urgent police searches in various neighborhoods.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Unsung Big Apple heroes - NYC's hospital cops - finally get their day

Health + Hospitals Police Department recognized for their crucial role in public safety without firearms.
NYC politics
fromBronx Times
2 weeks ago

Bronx lawmaker introduces Bodega Act to boost safety in NYC stores - Bronx Times

The Bodega Act of 2025 aims to improve safety for NYC bodegas by providing grants for security upgrades.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 week ago

NYPD Searching For 8 Missing Kids, Including 4 From Brooklyn

Several children are missing across New York City, prompting urgent police searches in various neighborhoods.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Unsung Big Apple heroes - NYC's hospital cops - finally get their day

Health + Hospitals Police Department recognized for their crucial role in public safety without firearms.
#city-council
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Baltimore rabbi pulls pistol on two assailants who tried to steal his car: report

"They just came up and punched him in the face," Baltimore City Councilman Isaac "Yitzy" Schliefer, who represents the district where Goldfeiz was assaulted, told the outlet.
NYC LGBT
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Met chief warns anti-crime pledges need funding

The Metropolitan Police Chief stresses the need for substantial funding in the upcoming budget to uphold public safety and government commitments.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Oakland Crews Remove Speed Bumps, Eliminate Sideshow Deterrent - Streetsblog San Francisco

Every night, without fail, stolen cars screamed through the neighborhood, frightening our children, robbing us of sleep, and polluting the air with toxic smoke.
NYC politics
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Westport couple killed in head-on crash

A police investigation revealed that Morris crossed the double yellow line and struck the Toyota Echo head-on. EMS personnel found Jeffery and Diane Moniz with traumatic injuries.
Boston real estate
#playground-fires
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Multiple fires targeting SF neighborhood playgrounds has residents on edge

Back-to-back playground fires in San Francisco's Outer Richmond are alarming the community, suggesting a possible deliberate targeting.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Multiple fires targeting SF neighborhood playgrounds has residents on edge

Back-to-back playground fires in San Francisco's Outer Richmond are alarming the community, suggesting a possible deliberate targeting.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

5 years after George Floyd's murder, Oakland's MACRO offers a different kind of response

"We quickly were able to move to city-wide, we activated our dispatch system, we activated a phone line, we activated an email, we brought on additional staff."
Black Lives Matter
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
2 weeks ago

Secret Service Targets Card Skimmers at Bushwick Stores

The Secret Service, with the NYPD and USDA, is combating EBT fraud targeting vulnerable populations through Operation Flagship.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Woman dies in fire at retirement flats in Bromley

Emergency services were dispatched to the retirement block at 4:22 AM, facing a fully engulfed first-floor flat. By 5:54 AM, the fire was under control, but tragically, a woman was lost.
London politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Surveillance footage helps ignite potential arson investigation following 2 San Jose fires

"For me, it's very scary because here, the grass is very dry. And one, two, five minutes, my business is covered in fire, too."
Mission District
Wine
fromEater Austin
2 weeks ago

Texas Wine Country Confronts the Challenges of Its Boozy Boom

Fredericksburg, known for its wineries, now faces challenges from alcohol-related tourism issues, prompting locals to seek solutions for problematic drinking.
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Miami-Dade deputies up patrols near places of worship after slayings at Jewish museum in DC

"Murdering Jews is not an act of freedom fighting; it is an act of terror that should prompt condemnation by people of conscience across the political spectrum," the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism said in a statement Thursday.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Serial shoplifter banned from every Greggs in London as video shows dramatic takedown by police

The Met is focused on tackling the most prolific shoplifters like Wright and Verry. They cause fear to retail workers and their offending has a negative impact on communities.
London politics
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Day 71 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: Why you shouldn't pee in front of the cops

The police will stop and ticket me for this beer before they say anything to someone doing drugs right in front of kids, one said.
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Juvenile disturbances reported in downtown Los Gatos

A series of thefts and disturbances were reported in Los Gatos, including a grand theft involving a Rolex and multiple incidents of juvenile misbehavior.
Mission District
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