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County animal reform, mayoral backlash, and Queens hate-crime response

Baltimore County Council Unanimously Approves Animal Welfare Overhaul

The measures take effect within two weeks to speed enforcement under clearer care rules.

Seattle Mayor Criticized After Waving 'Bye' to Millionaires in Viral Video

Teen Released Without Charge After Garda Injured by E‑Bike in Dublin Park

Queens Synagogues and Homes Defaced With Swastikas as NYPD Seeks Group in Hate-Crime Spree

Swastikas Deface Queens Synagogue and Homes in Antisemitic Attack

Houston Proposes Phased Trash Fee Starting at $5, Rising to $25

Walgreens to Close Chatham Store June 4, Citing Theft and Safety Concerns

Dallas Voters Approve $6.2 Billion School Bond for Dallas ISD

Badenoch Unveils Zero-Tolerance Crime Plan Ahead of May 7 Local Elections

Philadelphia Launches 'AlleyGators' Program To Clean Private Alleys

State Auditor, Treasurer Press to Delay WakeMed–Atrium Vote Over Transparency, Competition Concerns

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Mayor Mamdani Joins 32,000 for Five Boro Bike Tour

Poll Finds Jewish NYC Voters Give Mamdani Low Marks, Cite Antisemitism Fears

Six Dead as Torrential Rains Flood Northeastern Brazil

Texas Voters Decide Local Bonds, Mayors, and DART Membership as Counting Begins

Seattle Mayor’s Staff Cuts Off KOMO Interview Over Questions on Gun Violence and Surveillance

Boosie Urges Reinstatement of Northside High Principal After Unauthorized Visit

Las Vegas Group Makes Formal Bid to Buy and Relocate Vancouver Whitecaps

Seattle Mayor’s ‘Bye’ to Departing Millionaires Draws Blowback in Tax Flight Debate

Bass Endorses Uncapped California Film Tax Credit