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Exclusive | Top NYC DOE lawyer urges donations for legal aid to migrants facing deportation on heels of Mayor Adams' meeting with Trump's border czar

Elizabeth Vladeck's fundraising for migrant legal aid creates tension with Mayor Adams' immigration policy stance.

Exclusive | 'Scrooge' NYC DOE sends holiday invoices demanding cash from unvaxxed employees fired during COVID

The DOE is demanding repayment from fired staffers who refused the COVID-19 vaccine, a move criticized as extortion and an outrage by those affected.
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Mayor Thao issues executive order to close homeless camps

Mayor Sheng Thao orders aggressive closure of homeless camps in Oakland following Supreme Court ruling, marking a shift from previous policy.

Bombshell letter reveals chaotic history of NYC shelter where alleged mad stabber stayed before fatal spree: 'Serious threats to life'

Concerns over safety and homelessness resurfaced following a deadly stabbing spree involving a shelter resident.
Leaders demand action to relocate Bellevue Men's Shelter due to increasing threats.

$45K 'hobo fence' last ditch effort to keep homeless out of NJ park as some slam 'inhumanity'

The city's controversial solution to homelessness involved erecting a fence around a public park, restricting access and sparking mixed reactions from residents.

Homeless Advocates Urge SF to End Sweeps, Saying It Should Be 'Safe Place for Everybody' | KQED

The city has intensified its crackdown on homelessness, resulting in increased police citations and arrests during encampment operations.

We've never paid migrants' costs before - so why is Eric Adams doing so now?

The city is incentivizing migrants with up to $5,000 to leave shelters for permanent housing, potentially encouraging more migration.

Even In Liberal Berkeley, Aggressive Encampment Sweeps Set to Begin

Supreme Court ruling allows cities to remove illegal camping without providing shelter, leading Berkeley to approve aggressive encampment sweeps.

Mayor Thao issues executive order to close homeless camps

Mayor Sheng Thao orders aggressive closure of homeless camps in Oakland following Supreme Court ruling, marking a shift from previous policy.

Bombshell letter reveals chaotic history of NYC shelter where alleged mad stabber stayed before fatal spree: 'Serious threats to life'

Concerns over safety and homelessness resurfaced following a deadly stabbing spree involving a shelter resident.
Leaders demand action to relocate Bellevue Men's Shelter due to increasing threats.

$45K 'hobo fence' last ditch effort to keep homeless out of NJ park as some slam 'inhumanity'

The city's controversial solution to homelessness involved erecting a fence around a public park, restricting access and sparking mixed reactions from residents.

Homeless Advocates Urge SF to End Sweeps, Saying It Should Be 'Safe Place for Everybody' | KQED

The city has intensified its crackdown on homelessness, resulting in increased police citations and arrests during encampment operations.

We've never paid migrants' costs before - so why is Eric Adams doing so now?

The city is incentivizing migrants with up to $5,000 to leave shelters for permanent housing, potentially encouraging more migration.

Even In Liberal Berkeley, Aggressive Encampment Sweeps Set to Begin

Supreme Court ruling allows cities to remove illegal camping without providing shelter, leading Berkeley to approve aggressive encampment sweeps.
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December crashes will determine Portland traffic fatalities records

Portland's traffic-related fatalities are stabilizing and trending down as 2024 approaches.

City's new travel policy aligns with best practices used in other cities - Austin Monitor

The updated travel reimbursement policy has improved the process for employee reimbursements and aligns with best practices from other cities.

Friday's Headlines: Hotoween Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Adams administration's decision to limit outdoor dining in warmer months negatively impacts community vibrancy and public spaces.
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NYC to Offer Non-Union Employees Money for Adoption, Surrogacy

NYC will offer up to $10,000 in family expansion benefits to non-union employees, a first among major U.S. cities.

Auditor finds PARD employee improperly used rec center for birthday party - Austin Monitor

Mark Vasquez violated city policy by improperly organizing a birthday party at a recreation center and attempted to cover it up by backdating reservations.

Restler Bill to Cap E-Bike Fees Sets The Bar High for Citi Bike's Future - Streetsblog New York City

Citi Bike is being proposed as a public transit option, with a cap on e-bike ride costs aligning it with subway fares.

Never mind Mayor Adams' latest blow on migrants - it's going to take new WH leadership to help NYC

Mayor Adams' attempts to stem migrant influx through legal action were blocked by the State Supreme Court, highlighting the need for federal policy changes.

Editorial: Chicago should cool down on banning natural gas in new buildings and let this be debated statewide

Mayor Brandon Johnson and allies have introduced an ordinance to ban natural gas in most newly constructed buildings.
There is a debate on whether the ban should be decided at the state level rather than the city level.
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