News (Page 27)

December 20, 2023

Opening Statements in Brooklyn Burglary Trial: ‘It’s maintenance,’ the Alleged Intruder Said to Enter Her Home

In a riveting opening statement at Kings County Supreme Criminal Court on Oct. 6, prosecutors accused Robert Whiteley of a home invasion, while the defense challenged the absence of incriminating fingerprints.

By Katie Coss

December 18, 2023

A City’s Changing Skyline: Are There Enough Condos in Sarasota?

Located in the southwest of Florida, Sarasota's downtown district is changing with an increase of luxury condo construction and remodel. The sale of historic landmarks and proposed high-rises like "The Obsidian" spark community concerns over construction, attainable housing, and loss of character for downtown.

By Annie Bain

December 18, 2023

Beyond Drug Decriminalization: 3 Years Later, was Oregon’s Measure 110 Worth It?

During the 2020 election, Portland became the epicenter of a national debate on drug policy. Measure 110 made Oregon the first state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of drugs. Did the law help, or hurt, the very people it was designed for?  Three years later, the debate rages on.

By Sophia Takla

December 18, 2023

Social Media Frenzy Fuels Rise in Flash Mob Robberies Across Southern California Communities

This new generation of social media brings new findings we never could’ve anticipated, experts said. #RetailCrime #SocialMediaRisks

By Alexa Sabatte

December 18, 2023

Tent Removals Won’t Solve Mass.and Cass Opioid Crisis, Advocates Say

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has a three-part plan that consists of increasing low threshold housing, passing an ordinance, and rebuilding the bridge and recovery campus on Long Island. 

By Felicie Jungels