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1 day ago

Federal judge allows parts of discrimination lawsuit against NYC agency to proceed

The lawsuit was filed by Deshanae L. Brown, who alleges she was subjected to discrimination based on her race, sex, and disability, citing violations of federal and state laws including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Law
fromInvestigative Post
1 day ago

Investigative Post event on reforming Buffalo and NY government.

John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012.
NYC politics
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Reforms to 'wild west' private trash industry come to Manhattan's Chinatown

Manhattan's Chinatown will implement new trash reforms requiring businesses to use authorized waste companies by May 2024.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
California
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Group wants to put town's use of parking lots on the ballot

Residents of Los Altos seek a ballot initiative to protect downtown parking plazas from changes without public voting.
fromGothamist
2 days ago

'Didn't know we had a landlord' - fatal Queens house fire exposes squalor, violations

"The landlord did not pay attention to this house whatsoever. We didn't even know we had a landlord."
NYC real estate
SOMA, SF
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

San Francisco woman convicted in gruesome killing of roommate over unpaid rent

A woman was convicted of second-degree murder for stabbing her roommate over unpaid rent and attempting to conceal the crime.
#homelessness
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago
US news

Appeals court rejects HUD homelessness overhaul saying it would be "disastrous"

Federal appeals court rejects Trump's conditions on homelessness funding, citing potential harm to 170,000 people in subsidized housing.
fromPUNCH
6 days ago
Social justice

What Does a Bar Owe Its Neighbors?

Bartenders in urban areas face challenges of homelessness and mental health crises, requiring a balance of compassion, safety, and quick decision-making.
Social justice
fromPUNCH
6 days ago

What Does a Bar Owe Its Neighbors?

Bartenders in urban areas face challenges of homelessness and mental health crises, requiring a balance of compassion, safety, and quick decision-making.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
East Bay real estate
fromStreetsblog USA
4 days ago

Euclid v. Ambler: A Century-Old Lesson for American Urbanism - Streetsblog USA

The Supreme Court's Euclid v. Ambler ruling entrenched zoning laws, perpetuating segregation and impacting housing prices and urban development.
fromAP News
4 days ago

4 arrested in corruption investigation linked to NYC homeless shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities have arrested four people in connection with an investigation into a Brooklyn nonprofit that received lucrative city contracts to open homeless shelters in New York City. Investigators are also examining whether City Council Member Farah Louis and her sister Debbie Louis accepted bribes or kickbacks related to the appropriation of city funds to the nonprofit.
Brooklyn
SF parents
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Former ally of ex-sheriff sues county over rumors

A former assistant has sued ex-San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus over alleged drug use and inappropriate conduct during her campaign.
#nypd
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago
NYC politics

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

NYPD Still Slapping Street Vendors With Criminal Charges Despite Council Law Requiring Civil Charges

NYPD issued criminal summonses to street vendors despite a new law intended to eliminate such charges, indicating insufficient officer training.
Television
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Dr. Phil-hosted NYPD reality show set for release in court settlement | amNewYork

A settlement allows Dr. Phil's NYPD reality show to be released with police department's final editorial control.
Television
fromAP News
1 week ago

New York City and Dr. Phil's son resolve dispute over NYPD reality show

New York City settled with Jordan McGraw, allowing his reality show about the NYPD to proceed under city editorial control.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

NYPD Still Slapping Street Vendors With Criminal Charges Despite Council Law Requiring Civil Charges

NYPD issued criminal summonses to street vendors despite a new law intended to eliminate such charges, indicating insufficient officer training.
#corruption
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.
fromSFGATE
4 days ago
Non-profit organizations

Former executive director of San Francisco city department arrested

NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.
fromSFGATE
4 days ago
Non-profit organizations

Former executive director of San Francisco city department arrested

NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Man found guilty for trying to rape woman in Central Park | amNewYork

Jermaine Longmire was convicted of attempted rape and sexual abuse after attacking a woman in Central Park.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Traffic Violation! License Plate Reader Mission Creep Is Already Here

In December 2025, Georgia State Patrol ticketed a motorcyclist for holding a cell phone in his hand, captured on Flock Camera, raising concerns about ALPR misuse.
Privacy technologies
Law
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Two teen girls arrested after street disturbance

Officers were called to Clapham High Street on Tuesday evening and put a dispersal order in place to move the young people out of the area.
London politics
#assault
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

2 Boston men accused of assaulting man who hit their car while trying to park

Two men face assault charges after allegedly beating a man who accidentally hit their vehicle while parking.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

2 Boston men accused of assaulting man who hit their car while trying to park

Two men face assault charges after allegedly beating a man who accidentally hit their vehicle while parking.
Pets
fromCurbed
1 week ago

Can I Shame My Neighbor Into Cleaning Up After His Dog?

Public shaming may not be the best solution for neighbors who fail to clean up after their dogs.
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Teen killed when private garbage truck driver hits her in Queens crosswalk, NYPD says

Nishath Jannath was crossing the street at 62nd Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside around 11:55 p.m. when she was hit by the driver as they turned into the crosswalk.
NYC parents
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

S.F. Judge Decides Utterly Reckless Driving is Not a Serious Crime - Streetsblog San Francisco

Judge Chan's ruling allows Mary Fong Lau to avoid jail time despite causing a fatal accident, raising concerns about accountability for reckless driving.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 day ago

New Yorkers stopped composting after city stopped giving them fines, report shows

Enforcement of composting fines in New York City has decreased, leading to a significant drop in compost collection since 2025.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps

Three major illegal rubbish dumps in England will be cleaned up at taxpayer expense as part of a national waste crime action plan.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Judge fines San Francisco public defender for contempt after he refuses to take new cases

San Francisco's public defender was fined for rejecting cases due to overwhelming workload and insufficient staffing, impacting the justice system.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

DOB supervisor bypasses building safety, indicted for taking over $75,000 in bribes

A former NYC Department of Buildings supervisor was indicted for accepting over $75,000 in bribes, compromising safety standards across numerous construction projects.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Illegal dumping fines could go up a lot in Oakland

Oakland is increasing fines for illegal dumping, with first-time violators now facing $1,500 instead of $750, and eliminating the three-year fine reset mechanism.
Philosophy
fromThe Philosopher
3 weeks ago

On Cancelling and Repair Revisited

Restorative justice in academia requires perpetrators to genuinely restore victims rather than merely rehabilitate their own reputations through aggressive legal tactics.
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

Sex offender stages showdown at Fresno city hall, demands right to run for office

"My campaign is over, but I still see the bullying. The only thing I have done in my life is help everyone and anyone that comes around me."
California
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'I was fined for spitting but I didn't do it'

Kamal Shah, a community leader, was wrongfully fined for spitting, highlighting issues with local enforcement practices.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
Law
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The Neighbor Kids Keep Trespassing on Our Property. It's Going to End in Disaster.

Property owners face legal liability for child injuries on their land from attractive nuisances like frozen ponds, requiring immediate protective action beyond verbal warnings.
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Environmental volunteer gets a year in jail for trying to meet a minor for sex

Wenzlau will need to give his probation officer with any passwords for electronic devices when they check to ensure he doesn't contact minors. The plea bargain also requires Wenzlau's probation officer to approve anytime Wenzlau wants to use the internet, according to court records. Wenzlau also has to keep his browsing history for at least 4 weeks.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

The Laws Of Unintended Consequences - Above the Law

California's new law mandates certification for alternative dispute resolution professionals to ensure ethical standards following the Tom Girardi scandal.
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

After jail, house arrest and an ankle monitor, a reprieve for a Cop City' protester: The process was the punishment'

A Georgia carpenter resolved a three-year felony arson case related to Cop City protests through an Alford plea, receiving a reduced charge and probation instead of potential 20-year imprisonment.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

Young man "quasi decapitated" a gay elder he called a "pedophile." He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

A 21-year-old man from Marseille was sentenced to 25 years in prison for murdering a 70-year-old gay man in 2023, with prosecutors successfully arguing it was a hate crime rather than a robbery.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Lobbyists send legal threats to councils over anti-wood burner campaigns

UK wood-burning stove industry lobbyists threatened legal action against councils for public health campaigns warning of air pollution harms from wood burners.
Law
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Lurie wants to be tough on crime-but won't pay for the impacts on defendants - 48 hills

Increased arrests and prosecutions in San Francisco are costly, leading to understaffed public defense and potential legal ethics violations.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Councillor calls for action on illegal car meets

Westminster Council faces criticism for delayed action on illegal car meets, with a councillor demanding high-friction road surfacing and court injunctions to enhance public safety.
World news
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Sunday Links: Felony Charges Filed Against Man Who Installed Fence at Daly City Beach

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died following a US-Israeli military strike, while Bay Area incidents include fraud charges, shooting injuries, housing initiatives, and hate crimes.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

City moves to end legal defense of Adams in sexual assault suit | amNewYork

New York City's Law Department moved to stop taxpayer-funded defense of former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault lawsuit, arguing his alleged 1994 actions fall outside the scope of public employment.
NYC parents
fromPadailypost
4 weeks ago

Police, school district write checks to settle teen's suit alleging excessive force by police

Atherton town government and Sequoia Union High School District settled a lawsuit for $560,000 with a student after police forcibly detained him at school over a toy water gun incident.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Lawsuit clears path, puts parts of NYC's Open Streets' program in jeopardy

A federal judge ruled that a lawsuit by disability advocates against New York City's Open Streets program can proceed, rejecting the city's motion to dismiss ADA violation claims.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dirty water, death and decline: the inside story of a privatisation scandal

Sarah Lambert took her usual morning swim for 40 minutes off Exmouth town beach before her volunteer shift helping disabled people get access to the water. A wheelchair user herself, Lambert's regular sea swims twice a week between the lifeboat station and HeyDays restaurant were the perfect form of exercise for her disability.
Public health
Environment
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Environmental groups sue NYC over Willets Point wastewater plant

Environmental groups are suing New York City over plans to chlorinate wastewater entering Flushing Creek, arguing chlorine won't reduce sewage volume and may harm wildlife.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Friday's Headlines: NYPD Placard Chaos Edition - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officers illegally use parking placards to avoid enforcement, and dangerous street design in Brooklyn has caused hundreds of crashes and injuries since 2022.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Minor loophole: NYC Council bill could prevent 'young people' who commit crimes from getting arrested

A far-left Brooklyn pol is hoping the third time's a charm with socialist Zohran Mamdani now NYC mayor as she pushes legislation that could give "young people" carte blanche to commit crimes without fear of being arrested. The legislation, reintroduced for a third time on Jan. 29 by Democratic Councilwoman Crystal Hudson, would require that "young people" be "diverted" to "community-based organizations to receive services in lieu of criminal enforcement."
US politics
New York City
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Family Questions NYPD After Brooklyn Trash Compactor Death

Michelle Montgomery's family disputes the NYPD's accidental death theory, questioning the timeline, surveillance footage details, and why she entered a building miles from her home.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Today in Placard Abuse: The 'Lieutenant's Girlfriend' Who Parks Illegally - Streetsblog New York City

A Honda Accord in the Bronx displayed multiple fake credentials including a forged TLC lieutenant's badge and courtesy card to illegally park in a no-standing zone.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. liable for destroying homeless people's property, federal judge rules

A federal judge found Los Angeles violated homeless individuals' constitutional rights by seizing and destroying personal property and altering cleanup records.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Police officer sacked after assaulting neighbour

Metropolitan Police officer Daniel Traynor was dismissed for gross misconduct after being convicted of assault for pushing a neighbour during a parking dispute.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Cool Down
2 months ago

Homeowner baffled after discovering HOA installed inexplicable device: 'I wasn't consulted on this'

An HOA installed more-than-six-foot digital advertising billboards with cameras in a building lobby, charging residents for costs while a third party keeps ad revenue.
#criminal-charges
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Suspect in Washington Square Park snowball fight on cops released after assault charge was reduced to misdemeanor | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Suspect in Washington Square Park snowball fight on cops released after assault charge was reduced to misdemeanor | amNewYork

Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Judge drops assault charge against former City Hall staffer

A domestic incident between two Boston city employees led to firings and an assault charge against Chulan Huang, which was later dropped.
Environment
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Entorno Law and the Role of Public Interest Law in Protecting Communities and the Environment - Social Media Explorer

Public interest law ensures accountability and enforces environmental and consumer protections to safeguard public health, community welfare, and natural resources while promoting sustainability and fairness.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Can you save a public parking spot after a snowstorm? The debate rages on

City rules vary: some ban space savers on public streets after snow while others allow limited temporary use or have local traditions.
Social justice
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: Real Public Safety Comes from Support, Not Jail Cells

Systematic disinvestment in neighborhoods, not juvenile justice reform, drives youth violence by removing supportive resources and trusted adults.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Man charged with 33 sexual offences in London

EPA A man has been charged with a string of sex attacks against women and girls in south London, with some dating back to 2003. Adebayo Adeyemi, 58, has been charged with 33 offences, including rape and sexual assault, alleged to have taken place between 2003 and 2019. The charges include six counts of rape, an attempted rape, an assault, 21 counts of sexual assault and four indecent assaults, the Metropolitan Police said.
UK news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

L.A. violated open meeting law with plan to clear homeless encampments, judge rules

The city of Los Angeles violated the state's open meeting law when council members took up a plan to clear 9,800 homeless encampments behind closed doors, a judge ruled this week. In a 10-page decision, L.A. County Superior Court Judge Curtis Kin said the City Council ran afoul of the Ralph M. Brown Act by approving the encampment strategy during a Jan. 31, 2024, closed session.
California
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Councilors Want City to Move Faster on Enforcement of New Detention Center Fee

Portland councilors demand swift enforcement of a new code banning chemical emissions from detention facilities and investigations into tear gas deployments at the ICE site.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Will the snowball charges stick? Veteran NYC snow scrum attorneys are divided.

Defense attorneys disagree on whether people who threw snow and ice at NYPD officers in Washington Square Park should face assault charges.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Perp Walk Is The Point - Above the Law

The Justice Department sought to publicize an image of Don Lemon in handcuffs while prosecuting protesters and attempted to suppress public docket records.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Redwood City man pleads no contest to striking two pedestrians with car

Redwood City man pleaded no contest to assault with a deadly weapon for driving into a crowd; sentenced to 364 days jail and probation.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Council told to plan for rubbish fire health risks

Havering Council must monitor long-term health impacts from repeated fires at contaminated Arnolds Field, where residents report eye irritation and coughing.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Jose asks court to declare Willow Glen hookah lounge a public nuisance after fatal shooting

The legal documents filed last week in Santa Clara County Superior Court assert that Puff Puff Pazz, a limited liability company doing business as the 818 Hookah Lounge at 2229 Lincoln Ave., and the officers running the club Johnathon Elliot and Bethelehem Bekele did not have valid tobacco retail and alcohol licenses nor a conditional use permit for late night activity.
California
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Corruption case against L.A. Councilmember Curren Price can move to trial, judge rules

Curren Price faces trial on charges of conflict-of-interest voting, embezzlement, and perjury tied to actions that allegedly benefited his wife and her consulting firm.
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Berkeley Tesla stun gun defendant, shot in later standoff, is exonerated

Ricardo Gonzalez Ruiz was acquitted of a misdemeanor assault charge for flashing a stun gun at a Berkeley Tesla protest while facing separate felony charges.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

ICE on US streets challenges American norms, founding values

Widespread, sometimes lethal ICE operations in major US cities have driven public disapproval of Trump's immigration handling to 53%, with approval at 39%.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Ten Years of Placard Abuse: The Criminal Practice that Mamdani Must End - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani swept into Gracie Mansion on the promise of ending widespread corruption around policing and street safety. He can do both by laser-focusing his efforts on eliminating the prevalent abuse and forgery of parking placards. Mamdani has a rare chance to permanently halt this dangerous and criminal practice, and, in doing so, radically alter the balance of power in New York City. For the past decade, under the handle @placardabuse, we've documented how a large contingent of car drivers misuse their parking privileges -
New York City
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Portland residents sue ICE for using tear gas that seeps their homes and endangers their health

Federal agents' use of tear gas repeatedly contaminated an affordable housing complex, harming residents including children, veterans, and people with disabilities.
New York City
fromQNS
2 months ago

Judge drops one bribery case against developer tied to former Council Member Eric Ulrich - QNS

A judge dismissed the indictment against developer Mark Caller, finding prosecutors failed to present an accurate picture of his relationship with Eric Ulrich.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Manhattan appellate court upholds legality of speed camera tickets after years-long battle amNewYork

A Manhattan appellate court found that the city's speed camera program is legally sound in a decision that caps off an eight-year legal battle that sought to potentially invalidate millions of automatically issued tickets. A group of speeding ticket recipients argued that speed camera summons violate state traffic law on a technicality. Part of the citation on the tickets, called a notice of liability, fails to include a technician's certificate, which they argue, must be signed by a specialist employed by the city.
Law
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Gang sign testimony deemed fair play for attempted murder conviction amNewYork

Gang-related evidence and expert testimony about slang and signs supported motive and accessorial liability, sustaining the attempted murder conviction.
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