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US politics
fromQNS
3 days ago

Over 200 attend 'anti-casino' town hall in Flushing, criticize Sen. Liu over support of Metropolitan Park - QNS

Planned Metropolitan Park casino development faces local opposition after state legislation reclassified Citi Field parking lot, advancing an $8 billion Hard Rock resort and casino proposal.
US politics
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

NJ residents rip school board, question its values after 'pathetic' text messages attacking MAGA mom emerge

Community members demanded enforcement of the school board's civility policy after a group chat of board-associated men circulated violent, sexist messages targeting a female member.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Families protest 'dangerous' A316 Twickenham roundabout after near miss involving mother and three children

Dangerous, inadequate road safety near a southwest London primary school has caused near-misses and prompted parental protests demanding urgent pedestrian safety improvements.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
2 weeks ago

Carroll Gardens residents say Court Street redesign is already causing issues

Reducing Court Street to one lane provokes residents' and business owners' protests over emergency access, deliveries, parking, and insufficient consultation despite safety-driven redesign.
New York City
fromQNS
2 weeks ago

Hundreds protest against CAC's unanimous vote in favor of Metropolitan Park - QNS

Hundreds protested the Metropolitan Park casino plan after its Community Advisory Committee gave unanimous approval, despite legislative and local votes favoring the project.
fromrichmondside.org
4 weeks ago

Grandmother who worked in Berkeley deported to India; ICE denied her water and toilet paper, she says

Harjit Kaur, a 73-year-old Hercules resident who worked in Berkeley for 20 years, has been deported to India after a 15-day detention during which, she said, she experienced harrowing conditions. Courtesy of her family Harjit Kaur, a 73-year-old East Bay woman who was detained for 15 days by Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a routine check-in was deported to her home country of India this week.
US politics
#immigration
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US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Newton is removing Italian flag colors from street, again

Newton removed Italian flag-colored paint from Adams Street, restoring double yellow centerlines for safety and visibility despite local protests and heritage concerns.
Social justice
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'This kind of racism used to shock us, now it's part of normal life' - Indians in Ireland living in fear amid spate of violent attacks

A community plans a silent protest against racially motivated assaults after an Indian family experienced a violent incident in South Dublin.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Protesters stage sit-in demo at Clockwork Orange estate over gentrification and 'art washing'

Protesters demonstrated against gentrification and art washing at the site of Stanley Kubrick's film, highlighting community displacement concerns.
#immigrant-rights
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Social justice

'I'm afraid for my children' - Hundreds attend anti-racism protest outside the Dail following brutal attack in Tallaght

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Social justice

'I'm afraid for my children' - Hundreds attend anti-racism protest outside the Dail following brutal attack in Tallaght

more#immigrant-rights
Public health
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago

School children stand up to Croydon Council in lollipop patrol protest

Parents and children protested against Croydon Council's decision to remove school crossing patrols, particularly supporting a lollipop man dedicated to their safety.
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Farmworker Falls to His Death During Violent California ICE Raid

Jaime Alanís, a Mexican farmworker, fell while hiding during an ICE raid at a Southern California farm, sustaining severe injuries including a broken neck and fractured skull.
Agriculture
Film
fromDefector
3 months ago

A Mall I Loved Is Going Pitch Black | Defector

Residents protested against a council decision for a new movie theater, fearing increased crime and traffic in their neighborhood.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

Berkeley school board approves budget, predicts stormy weather ahead'

The Berkeley Unified School District faced a tough budgeting process for 2025-2026, balancing an $8 million deficit while warning of possible mid-year cuts.
SF parents
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Monday's Headlines: Critical Mass of Rage Against the NYPD Edition - Streetsblog New York City

"I just think it's bullshit what they're doing," one attendee, Erin Poland, told Streetsblog about the NYPD push, which, she said, is "not actually protecting cyclists [but] putting them in more danger and in more harm."
NYC politics
#homeless-shelter
fromBrownstoner
5 months ago
NYC politics

Sheepshead Bay Locals Step Up Protests of Planned Shelter

Sheepshead Bay residents are actively protesting the city's plan to replace affordable housing with a homeless shelter.
Protests have united community members and local leaders against the proposed homeless shelter on Coyle Street.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
NYC politics

Locals protest incoming homeless shelter after alleged NYC bait-and-switch: 'Community is outraged'

Residents protest a proposed family homeless shelter, advocating for affordable housing instead.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
5 months ago

Sheepshead Bay Locals Step Up Protests of Planned Shelter

Sheepshead Bay residents are actively protesting the city's plan to replace affordable housing with a homeless shelter.
Protests have united community members and local leaders against the proposed homeless shelter on Coyle Street.
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#drug-use
fromsfist.com
5 months ago
Mission District

Residents In Hayes Valley and Near 16th and Mission Complain About Approach to Shuffling Drug Trade Around

Residents protest against drug activity that has shifted to their neighborhoods due to city cleanup efforts.
Local residents express frustration over ineffective drug enforcement measures.
fromMission Local
5 months ago
San Francisco

'They know who we are now': neighbors protest on Julian Avenue

Residents are frustrated with ongoing drug use and dealing near their homes despite police presence.
fromsfist.com
5 months ago
Mission District

Residents In Hayes Valley and Near 16th and Mission Complain About Approach to Shuffling Drug Trade Around

more#drug-use
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
5 months ago

Gravesend Board Votes No on Battery Storage Plan

Community Board 15 meeting highlighted public opposition to proposed lithium-ion battery energy storage site due to safety concerns.
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
5 months ago

Demonstrators arrested as fight against Brooklyn homeless shelter escalates

Ongoing protests against a Brooklyn homeless shelter led to arrests as community concerns about safety and quality of life escalate.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Protest near home of suspect in serial cat killings leads to vandalism; police urge calm

Residents expressed outrage over suspected animal cruelty, leading to a vigil that escalated into vandalism.
Police warned about the consequences of violent protests amid emotions surrounding animal cruelty.
Renovation
fromAustin Monitor
6 months ago

Facing displacement, Acacia Cliffs apartment tenants mobilize at City Hall - Austin Monitor

Redevelopment plans for Acacia Cliffs are stalled due to tenant displacement concerns, prompting demands for negotiations.
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