King County ready for phase 2 reopening
KING COUNTY, WA — Monday, the King County Council unanimously voted to approve Resolution 20-09, a resolution supporting King County’s application to enter Phase 2 of Gov. Inslee’s Safe Start plan. The move essentially finalizes the county’s Phase 2 application and means King County could…
Houston’s mayor signs executive order to restrict deadly force
HOUSTON, TX – Mayor Turner announces details of the Mayor’s Executive Order, which was signed Wednesday, June 10, 2020 June 10, 2020 — Surrounded by City Council members, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo and Houston Police Officers Union representative Ray Hunt, Mayor Sylvester Turner today…
COVID-19 is Hurting Commercial Real Estate in NYC
COVID-19 is Hurting Commercial Real Estate in NYC NEW YORK CITY – Viewing the impact of coronavirus on New York City businesses and commercial real estate from a 30,000-foot perch, it’s conceptually known that it is going too serious for many and terminal for others….
COVID-19 poll: Will you get a coronavirus vaccine if one becomes available?
COVID-19 Poll: Will You Get a Coronavirus Vaccine if One Becomes Available? Poll: Only approximately 1/2 of Americans say they might get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one prevail, a variety of that’s quite low considering the attempt going into…
Long Beach, NY will receive $1.2M funding through the CARES Act for the city’s transit system
LONG BEACH, NY — Long Beach’s federal representatives announced today that they secured $1.2 million in funding through the CARES Act for the city’s transit system. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, and Representative Kathleen Rice, said the money will be used to cover the…
Chicago cancels one of the biggest concerts due to COVID-19
CHICAGO — Chicago’s largest music fest has been canceled for 2020 Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that she was canceling Lollapalooza and other summer events through Labor Day because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus. The 170-act music festival held in Grant Park typically draws…
Seattle woman goes to jail for protesting and never gets a hearing
SEATTLE, WA — Last Sunday, May 31, Joan Fochs got the call to shut down early at the Interbay grocery store where she works, as the city braced for another night of protests against police violence. She closed up shop, packed up water bottles and…
Bills will be reduced for Austin, TX residents
AUSTIN, TX — Austin City Council members on Thursday approved an emergency ordinance designed to reduce utility bills for residents and businesses experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus outbreak. The emergency measure is in response to the council’s previous passage of Item 92, sponsored…
Denver police sergeant is accused of drinking and driving an unmarked police car
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO — A Denver police sergeant is accused of drinking and driving an unmarked police car through the area of a fatal crash on Interstate 25. Bryce Robert Jackson faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol, prohibited use of weapons,…
Bay Area AMC Theatres may never reopen
BAY AREA, CA — If going to the movies in Emeryville or San Francisco is a favorite entertainment option, you may be disappointed to learn that the AMC Theatres may never reopen. AMC Theatres said Wednesday it has “substantial doubt” the company can remain in…