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‘Dante’s inferno’: Wildfires scorch New York amid historic drought
For millions of New Yorkers in the concrete jungle and beyond, the spate of wildfires at their backdoor was unthinkable.
NY Times columnist slams Dems over denials about crime, migrants and inflation across US cities: ‘Shut the f–k up’
New York Times columnist Ezra Klein slammed Democrats over their stubborn denials that US cities are plagued with rising ...
Editorial: L.A. County voters agreed to another tax to reduce homelessness. Let’s make sure it does
Los Angeles County voters' approval of Measure A is expected to provide more than $1 billion a year to support and house ...
LAist6h
New analysis by LA city controller says at least $513M meant to help the homeless went unspent
The office attributed its findings of unspent funds to “a sluggish, inefficient [city] approach that is incompatible with ...
‘Close to my deathbed’: How being homeless in SLO County pushes seniors to the brink
From exposure to the elements to inadequate nutrition, homeless seniors experience poor health outcomes in San Luis Obispo ...
A Surge of New Restaurants Drives New York City’s Storefront Revival
Store vacancy rates are still above prepandemic levels, but new food and drink businesses, led by Mexican, Japanese and ...
Gothamist22h
Fires in NYC parks are common. The drought is making them bigger and more frequent.
Parks department data shows firefighters responded to more than 400 fires in city parks between 2020 and August 2024.
Next City11h
Next City’s Solutions Fest | Unlocking Access: How Municipal ID Programs are Opening Doors for All
As cities and counties increasingly adopt municipal ID systems to foster inclusivity, this session will delve into the ...
Marine Who Trained Penny in Chokeholds Testifies at Manslaughter Trial
The military trainer said that Marines are taught to render a person unconscious in seconds. Mr. Penny held Jordan Neely, a ...
MyNorthwest.com9h
In an AP interview, the next Los Angeles DA says he’ll go after low-level nonviolent crimes
The incoming district attorney for Los Angeles County, Nathan Hochman, said in an interview with The Associated Press that ...
New affordable apartments in Central Harlem ready to welcome families. Get a look inside.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering ...