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US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

A city's dream deal promised jobs, money. Then residents learned it was with Elon Musk.

Memphis has secured a transformative $12 billion investment from Elon Musk, promising hundreds of jobs amid local skepticism about environmental and energy impacts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Villagers fed up of tourists' drones call for ban after man filmed in bath

Retired police officer Hilary Baker, 69, expressed concern over drone usage in Castle Combe, stating, "It’s almost like some of the visitors have lost their moral compass, they have lost their boundaries."
UK news
#public-safety
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | AOC's district saw a 70% crime surge - more than double NYC average: 'She doesn't care'

Crime rates have surged significantly in AOC's district, igniting frustration among residents regarding her leadership and attention to community issues.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Day 50 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: 'They try to intimidate me, but I'm not afraid'

Residents in the Mission District are frustrated with ongoing drug issues and community neglect.
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Man Accused of Month-Long Crime Spree Arrested After Allegedly Threatening Family in Borough Park

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | AOC's district saw a 70% crime surge - more than double NYC average: 'She doesn't care'

Crime rates have surged significantly in AOC's district, igniting frustration among residents regarding her leadership and attention to community issues.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Day 50 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: 'They try to intimidate me, but I'm not afraid'

Residents in the Mission District are frustrated with ongoing drug issues and community neglect.
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Man Accused of Month-Long Crime Spree Arrested After Allegedly Threatening Family in Borough Park

#environmental-impact
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
European startups

A 4 million-square-foot data center is planned for this Alabama town-but residents are pushing back

Residents oppose a massive data center project that may significantly impact their community and environment, fearing lack of transparency from local officials.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago
London politics

'Tree of the year' threatened by housing scheme

The development proposal endangers a significant tree due to unavoidable impacts, prompting community concerns about heritage and visual amenity.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
European startups

A 4 million-square-foot data center is planned for this Alabama town-but residents are pushing back

fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Wyndham CEO, major nearby venues back Times Square casino pitch amid concerns for traffic, noise | amNewYork

We believe that this is the only location, having looked at them all, been approached by other partners, where a casino will blend seamlessly into the identity and the character of a neighborhood that really needs an upgrade, Ballotti said.
NYC politics
#housing-issues
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago
London politics

London council tenant: 'I've been bitten alive by fleas and left with scabies - now I have to wear a hazmat suit'

fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago
London politics

London council tenant: 'I've been bitten alive by fleas and left with scabies - now I have to wear a hazmat suit'

#urban-planning
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

Bikeway construction on The Esplanade draws community controversy | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

Bikeway construction on The Esplanade draws community controversy | CBC News

#local-news
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

How much do London's councils make from day festivals?

The future of music festivals in London's parks is uncertain due to legal challenges from community groups concerned about access and ecological impact.
#urban-development
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Sunnyvale: 101 townhome units planned for Lakewood Shopping Center irks some residents

Mixed reactions from residents over the transformation of a shopping center into a townhome neighborhood highlight tensions between development and local needs.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Sunnyvale: 101 townhome units planned for Lakewood Shopping Center irks some residents

Mixed reactions from residents over the transformation of a shopping center into a townhome neighborhood highlight tensions between development and local needs.
#nypd
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

'Cart Before Horse': Upper West Siders Demand NYPD Halt Bike Crackdown - Streetsblog New York City

NYC music
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Forest Hills Stadium promises summer concerts will happen - but residents say there's a catch

Forest Hills Stadium's summer concert series hangs in the balance amid disputes over private street closures and safety assurances.
Local residents express dissatisfaction over the venue's dealings with the NYPD regarding street permissions.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

'Cart Before Horse': Upper West Siders Demand NYPD Halt Bike Crackdown - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Saratoga's Madronia Cemetery buys house for $4.5 million for possible expansion

Steve Albright, general manager of Madronia Cemetery, emphasized the responsibility of the district, stating, 'We feel like we wouldn't be doing our jobs if we didn't make an offer on the land.'
East Bay real estate
#gun-violence
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

7-year-old child shot in NYC home - marking the third minor to be shot in the Bronx in a week

A 7-year-old boy in the Bronx was shot, highlighting increasing violence and danger to minors in the area.
Three innocent minors have been shot in the Bronx within a week, alarming the community and law enforcement.
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Teen fatally shot at Brooklyn apartment complex had gone to visit friend, family says

A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed outside a Brooklyn apartment amid ongoing issues of gun violence.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

7-year-old child shot in NYC home - marking the third minor to be shot in the Bronx in a week

A 7-year-old boy in the Bronx was shot, highlighting increasing violence and danger to minors in the area.
Three innocent minors have been shot in the Bronx within a week, alarming the community and law enforcement.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Teen fatally shot at Brooklyn apartment complex had gone to visit friend, family says

A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed outside a Brooklyn apartment amid ongoing issues of gun violence.
#crime
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Portland Victim Calls DA Sentence "Performative Cruelty," Police Union to Join Northwest Oregon Labor Council, and Planes Are Not Meant to High-Five

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Portland Victim Calls DA Sentence "Performative Cruelty," Police Union to Join Northwest Oregon Labor Council, and Planes Are Not Meant to High-Five

#affordable-housing
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Upper West Side

Billionaire NFL Owner Wants To Build Nearly 500 Homes on an Untouched Mountaintop-but Some Say It's Not Safe

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Upper West Side

Billionaire NFL Owner Wants To Build Nearly 500 Homes on an Untouched Mountaintop-but Some Say It's Not Safe

fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Miami-Dade schools to audit bus camera program after investigation reveals issues

Miami-Dade schools partnered with Bus Patrol, a private company, to equip school buses with automated cameras designed to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses.
NYC parents
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Officials bewildered by reports of dead birds in Bay Area neighborhood

PG&E does not believe that there was an issue with our electrical equipment and agrees that these birds were not electrocuted. Neighbors have asked the Contra County Sheriff's Office to look into this situation.
East Bay (California)
#public-transport
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Twickenham plans to host big concerts like Wembley

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) plans to transform Allianz Stadium into a major concert venue, sparking community concerns over safety and well-being amidst commercial pressures.
London politics
#housing-development
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Developer gets land by MIA in cut-rate deal for housing. 'Giveaway' says ex-Springs mayor

Miami-Dade sold land near Miami Airport to a developer for workforce housing, sparking claims of it being a 'giveaway' deal.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Developer gets land by MIA in cut-rate deal for housing. 'Giveaway' says ex-Springs mayor

Miami-Dade sold land near Miami Airport to a developer for workforce housing, sparking claims of it being a 'giveaway' deal.
#homelessness
San Francisco
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

U.S. Cities Looking to Mayor Mahan as City OKs Arresting Homeless People Who Refuse Housing

Silicon Valley residents are increasingly frustrated with homelessness, leading to calls for tougher measures against encampments.
San Francisco
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

U.S. Cities Looking to Mayor Mahan as City OKs Arresting Homeless People Who Refuse Housing

Silicon Valley residents are increasingly frustrated with homelessness, leading to calls for tougher measures against encampments.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

CHP rolling out new fleet of stealthy vehicles to target 'video game-styled' reckless driving

The CHP is introducing modified vehicles to better blend into traffic, aiming to combat reckless driving behaviors reminiscent of video games.
Black Lives Matter
#local-government
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Long Island village walloped by insane 87% property tax hike as locals blame office goof

Atlantic Beach faces an 87% property tax increase due to administrative errors and ongoing legal disputes, igniting resident outrage.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

San Jose rolls out stricter abandoned shopping cart rules for large retailers

For me personally, I don't really carry change, so if I had to put a quarter in, it would be hard for me to do that all the time.
Alternative transportation
#hermosa-beach
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Cupertino council places city manager on leave - San Jose Spotlight

“I wish that whatever happens is the best for the community and council and most importantly, the staff team,” said City Manager Pamela Wu, expressing her commitment even while on leave.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Dem Rep. Jamie Raskin packs out LI town hall with nearly 2K residents: 'We are being governed by morons'

My friends, we are being governed by morons. The more difficult the struggle, the more glorious the victory.
NYC politics
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Red Bull's plans spark water scarcity fears near Berlin DW 05/02/2025

Baruth's water supply is under scrutiny due to increased extraction by local energy drink companies amid climate change concerns.
NYC politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Booming Green: The Rapid Expansion of New York's Legal Cannabis Market

New York's cannabis industry is rapidly growing with increasing sales, but faces challenges from illicit markets and community concerns over dispensary locations.
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago

Police oversight report shows progress in 2023 data - Austin Monitor

The report indicates a marked increase in external complaints recommended for full investigation by the Office of Police Oversight, rising from 47 to 215 in one year.
Portland food
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Sheepshead Bay Residents Stage 5-Week Sit-In to Protest Homeless Shelter Construction

Sheepshead Bay residents protest a planned homeless shelter, citing concerns over crime and community promises.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Rights can be knocked out in a second': older trans women shocked by supreme court ruling

The recent supreme court ruling threatens transgender women's rights and has reignited fears within the community, echoing past experiences of discrimination and violence.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

'There will be mental health problems' for Woolwich neighbours in HMO plans

Nobody in our stretch of the road wants this HMO. I've spoken to some of the people who are in close proximity to the HMO and I'm telling you there are going to be mental health problems. People are very stressed and they are fearful of what's coming down the line for them and I think that needs to be considered.
London politics
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Officials: Massive fire breaks out at East Flatbush apartment building

A massive fire erupted at an East Flatbush apartment building on Lenox Road around 9:30 a.m., but thankfully, there were no reported injuries.
NYC real estate
fromsilive
1 month ago

Video shows group smash through fence of Staten Island home; is it Kool-Aid Man challenge?

Surveillance footage shows a group of teenagers running through a vinyl backyard fence in Staten Island, highlighting ongoing issues with vandalism related to a social media challenge.
NYC parents
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Videos of foot-and-mouth burial site in Hungary alarm local residents

"We wanted to get out of the city, we wanted to come out here, to a place of peace and quiet. But they are going to make it completely impossible for us to stay here."
UK news
#camden-council
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

South Lake Tahoe's ban on short-term rentals is over. What comes next?

I hope to get this taken care of as soon as we possibly can, South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tamara Wallace told SFGATE in a phone interview on Thursday.
NYC politics
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Romford building proposed as 'Asian takeaway' again

Mr. Tiwari stated that collaboration with the local community is essential, emphasizing that when undertaking developments, it’s critical to work together and consider everyone’s concerns.
Renovation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Richmond compromises in smoke shop crackdown

The boom in tobacco retailers prompted an outcry from the public, leading the council to adopt a moratorium on issuing new tobacco retail licenses last April.
London politics
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Coney Island amusement park owners concerned about casino proposal

"Casinos and amusements is not really a good mix. It's oil and water," said Dennis Vourderis, co-owner of the family-run amusement park.
NYC politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Chronically underfunded Acalanes schools need Measure T

The editorial board's decision to urge voters to reject Measure T overlooks the financial needs of Acalanes High School District, which has been chronically underfunded. Without local support, our public schools risk closure.
SF parents
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

In rare move, Council delays decision on nominee's appointment to the parks board - Austin Monitor

Eubanks has had a notable career in parks and tourism, but opposition causes delays in his nomination process. Community members raise concerns requiring further dialogue.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Fearing fires, health risks, Marine Park residents push back on lithium-ion battery storage project * Brooklyn Paper

Marine Park residents are outraged over plans to build a lithium-ion battery energy storage system near their homes, concerned about the project's location and safety risks.
Brooklyn
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

UK internet trade bodies issue best practice guidance for telecoms poles | Computer Weekly

The installation of telegraph poles has sparked public demonstrations, prompting the UK Labour government to seek a revised Code of Practice for their deployment.
UK politics
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

Merton branded 'borough of booze' over bid to sell drink in busy park from 9am

Merton Council's application for a premises license aims to streamline the process for hosting events in Morden Park by allowing alcohol sales from 9am daily.
London politics
Mission District
fromSocketSite
3 years ago

Mission District Development Redesigned but Opposition Remains

The redesigned building aims to address neighborhood concerns, but opposition remains due to its height and mass.
Community advocates are calling for additional affordable housing options.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

West Palm Beach Residents Push Back Against Billionaire's Plan To Buy Public Street Known as 'Wall Street South'

Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones is acquiring a section of a public street to build a private compound, raising concerns among local residents.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Oakland airport expansion will move forward after settlement over noise, traffic and air-quality concerns

The recent settlement between Oakland Airport, the city of Alameda, and the Citizens League for Airport Safety and Serenity will facilitate a major expansion while addressing community concerns.
East Bay real estate
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

To kill an iguana: Is it really legal to just walk around and shoot them?

It turns out the man was there because of an issue that Catanzaro herself had brought up to her property management company - hoards of invasive iguanas.
Miami Marlins
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

Months of postal chaos for south Londoners with mail piled up to ceiling'

It's been going on since November; we haven't had bank cards delivered, hospital letters, or any communication whatsoever. In 39 years I have never had this problem before.
London politics
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