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Streetsblog
5 days ago
Data science

How Sustainable is Your City's Transportation Network? - Streetsblog USA

The Institute for Transportation Development and Policy introduced an interactive atlas to measure sustainable transportation metrics at various community levels for advocacy and change. [ more ]
Streetsblog
3 weeks ago
Bicycling

Valencia Merchants to SFMTA: We Want Curbside Protected Bike Lanes - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Valencia Corridor Merchants Association is calling for the removal of center-running bike lanes in favor of Dutch-style, curbside protected lanes. [ more ]
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Brooklyn Paper
6 days ago
Brooklyn

Public hearing scheduled for Willoughby-Hart historic district proposal in Bed-Stuy * Brooklyn Paper

The Landmarks Preservation Commission has officially added a stretch of Willoughby Avenue and Hart Street in Bed-Stuy to the calendar for consideration as a new historic district. [ more ]
San Jose Spotlight
1 week ago
Medicine

State AG asked to intervene in East San Jose trauma center closure - San Jose Spotlight

Financially-driven closure of Regional Medical Center's services endangers vulnerable populations in Santa Clara County. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 week ago
Boston

Parents of 4-year-old killed in Seaport crash starting foundation in her memory

Gracie Gancheva's family to start foundation in her honor to advocate for pedestrian safety and create a memorial garden. [ more ]
BKReader
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Actor Anthony Ramos, BK Borough President Revive Bushwick School Arts Program

Bringing free after-school theater education back to public schools in Bushwick with funding from Antonio Reynoso and Anthony Ramos. [ more ]
New York Post
3 weeks ago
Education

Antisemitic graffiti found at NYC elementary school while schools boss claims to Congress incidents dealt with in 'appropriate fashion'

Antisemitic graffiti discovered on a Brooklyn school wall sparked community outrage and swift response from authorities. [ more ]
Boston.com
4 weeks ago
Medicine

Mass. launches emergency operations plan for embattled Steward hospitals

Massachusetts activated an emergency plan in response to Steward Health Care's financial turmoil. [ more ]
Kqed
1 month ago
California

Jail Deaths Prompt Calls To Separate Coroner And Sheriff's Departments In Riverside County | KQED

In Riverside County, families challenge the sheriff's oversight of the coroner's office, advocating for a change in the system. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
1 month ago
Austin

Advocates for ending homelessness say rental assistance program doesn't go far enough - Austin Monitor

Rapid rehousing programs in Austin sometimes fail to close the affordability gap for recipients, leading to potential homelessness risk. [ more ]
#equity
San Jose Spotlight
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

San Jose park maintenance has multimillion-dollar backlog - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose faces a significant infrastructure backlog, impacting the condition of parks and facilities, highlighting the need for diversified funding sources to address the issue. [ more ]
The New Yorker
4 months ago
Career

The Barber of Little Rock: One Man's Fight to Close the Racial Wealth Gap

Economic justice is about creating generational wealth and teaching others to do the same.
The racial wealth gap is a trillion dollar problem that requires economic warriors in the community. [ more ]
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#protest
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Greenwich protesters demand three kids in foster care are returned to birth family

Group protested outside Woolwich Centre for wrongfully separated children's health
Roma community seeks conversation with council for better arrangement [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
Books

Protestors interrupt a Moms for Liberty's "fascist" book banning meeting

Protestors interrupted a meeting held by Moms for Liberty (M4L) in Maryland, aiming to ban LGBTQ+-inclusive books from school libraries.
Protestors wore rainbow-colored garlands, flags, and signs with messages like 'Books not bigots,' 'Only fascists ban books' during the disruption. [ more ]
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#brooklyn
BKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Lawmakers Demand Funding For Brooklyn-Governors Island Ferry

Funding needed for Brooklyn ferry service to Governors Island
State Senator Gounardes emphasizes importance of ferry access to Governors Island. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

New Bay Ridge elementary school to be named for Joanne Seminara, former attorney and community leader * Brooklyn Paper

A new school in Bay Ridge named after Joanne Seminara, honoring her legacy.
Seminara's contributions to the community and impact on local schools remembered through the naming of P.S. 413. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Group races to save Downtown Brooklyn's great buildings before they're gone

Preserving architecturally significant buildings in Downtown Brooklyn is essential to safeguarding the area's cultural heritage.
The coalition of Brooklyn civic and neighborhood organizations is working to landmark historic sites before they are lost to development. [ more ]
BKReader
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Democrat Tony Herbert to Run for 41st District Assembly Seat

Tony Herbert announces candidacy for New York State Assembly
Herbert highlights his background in community advocacy and government experience [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Residents of booming 'South Brooklyn' want their B71 bus back

Residents are advocating for the return of the B71 bus route to improve connectivity in Brooklyn neighborhoods.
Local officials are urging the MTA to consider reintroducing the B71 bus as part of the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign project. [ more ]
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Cbsnews
2 months ago
NYC politics

City Island residents pushing for ferry service for fast commutes, more foot traffic

City Island in the Bronx is known for its charm, ocean views, and seafood.
Residents are advocating for a new ferry stop to improve quality of life and boost the local economy. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
Social justice

Robert D. Bullard Writes to the Next Environmental-Justice Leaders

Environmental justice aims for equal protection and access to resources for all communities.
Intergenerational approach in environmentalism promotes collaboration and diversity of skills. [ more ]
BKReader
2 months ago
Brooklyn

East New York LIRR Station Should Also be Revamped, Advocates

Community advocates demand improvements to East New York LIRR station.
East New York LIRR station overlooked for upgrades amidst large Broadway Junction project. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Nonprofit HomeFirst pulls out of South Bay homeless shelter after discrimination allegations

HomeFirst to stop operating county-owned shelter in Sunnyvale due to discrimination allegations
Allegations of discrimination against Black shelter employees and residents raised by local organizations [ more ]
Austin Monitor
2 months ago
Austin

Black arts collective wants progress on city's African American cultural district - Austin Monitor

East Austin Creative Coalition aims to unite creatives for job opportunities and to advocate for the African American Culture and Heritage District.
The group seeks city support to promote their registry and push for the implementation of plans outlined in the 2021 resolution. [ more ]
#neighborhood-development
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Community groups Preserve Park Slope and Park Slope Civic Council merge * Brooklyn Paper

Community group Preserve Park Slope merged into Park Slope Civic Council for stronger advocacy.
Park Slope Civic Council focuses on street safety, development concerns, and city budget impacts. [ more ]
Portland Mercury
3 months ago
Education

Parkrose High School Students Speak Out Against Planned Freight Development

Residents of Parkrose neighborhood in Portland are facing environmental injustice due to poor air quality from diesel truck throughways.
Parkrose High School students are actively advocating for neighborhood improvements and opposing a new diesel freight warehouse development. [ more ]
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BikeMag
2 months ago
Bicycling

YouTuber Releases Build Compilation Of Public Bike Park

Seth Alvo is a popular YouTube creator in mountain biking with 2.5 million subscribers.
He built a free public bike park and advocates for trail access. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Letters: Green space

Importance of including green spaces in urban development projects.
Criticism of constant rate increases by utility companies. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

Letters: Protect creek

Density Bonus Law impacts local communities negatively
Advocacy for protecting sensitive habitats near Briones Park
Support for foster care system through AB 1675 [ more ]
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