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Andrew Yang Wants to Repurpose Underused Hotels to Help Homeless
"We should be repurposing some of those [hotel] properties as affordable housing as quickly as possible," the New York City mayoral candidate said.
Andrew Yang Believes in Bikes, Wants to Make Cars Unnecessary in New York
"I lived here 19 years without a car. And it was fantastic," the Democratic mayoral candidate said.
Four Armstrong, Iowa City Officials Charged With Using Taser for Cash
Armstrong, Iowa's police chief, mayor and city clerk were indicted Friday on 21 charges, including the allegation that a Taser was used against a civilian in exchange for money.
Andrew Yang Leads NYC Mayor Democratic Primary Field By Double Digits: Poll
The former Democratic presidential candidate benefits from high name recognition, with 84 percent of likely voters in the city saying they've heard of him.
Super Bowl Vandals 'Will Be Identified' By Police, Tampa Mayor Says
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor denounced fans who destroyed street signs and other property celebrating the Buccaneers' Super Bowl LV win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
This is Our New Deal Moment
Aid tied to the pandemic is a start, but we are not looking to just go back to normal. If 2020 was about exposing the problem, 2021 is about finding the solution.
Andrew Yang's NYC Mayoral Plans Include Average $2,000 in Basic Income
Yang announced his candidacy for New York City mayor on Wednesday and has plans to launch the "largest basic income program" in the country.
Andrew Yang Facing Backlash for Quote About Apartment Quarantine Life
Some people online are saying that Yang's potential mayoral run in New York City is already doomed because of a recent interview he gave.
Portland Mayor, Who Blamed Trump for Unrest, Vows to Get Tough With Antifa
Mayor Ted Wheeler called for increased penalties for repeat offenders who continually engage in violent actions and vandalism.
Michigan Mayor Daniel Paletko Dies of COVID Complications
The 70-year-old served as the mayor of Dearborn Heights since January 2004 and was a longtime member of the Dearborn Heights City Council.
Nashville Police Officers Called Heroes as Stories Emerge of Lives Saved
Upon hearing the announcement that the RV would explode, the six Nashville officers began evacuating the area.
Andrew Yang Puts In Bid To Run for NYC Mayor and Replace de Blasio
Yang was poised to do well in the race even before he formally registered to run for the office. A poll released Monday saw him receive 17 percent support when compared to current city officials.
City Pulls $150K COVID Relief For New Golf Course Clubhouse After Backlash
Officials in the Minnesota City of Forest Lake had planned to spend 10 percent of its federal relief on Castlewood golf course.
Every Mayor, Governor Accused of Breaking COVID Restrictions—and Why
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins a long list of leading politicians to have allegedly broken their own rules. Here's the rundown.
Eric Garcetti's L.A. Stay-At-Home Order Blasted By Californians
The mayor's latest lockdown order came as the total confirmed cases in Los Angeles surpassed 414,500.
Mayor Violates COVID Restrictions After Calling for 'Zero Tolerance'
A Canadian mayor donated $750— the amount he would have been fined— after violating the city's COVID-19 restrictions.
Japanese Mayor Named 'Jo Baiden' Becomes Internet Sensation
The head of a small town in the Kumamoto Prefecture has a name similar to President-elect Joe Biden and the internet loves it
Alaska Mayor Attends GOP Rally in Armored Car Decorated With Trump Flags
Republican candidate Leslie Becker and the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Mayor made an entrance at the recent Republican rally in a six-wheeled Alvis Saracen
Tucson Mayor Warns Trump to Follow COVID Guidelines Ahead of Rally
Mayor Regina Romero called on Trump to "lead by example" and follow ordinances requiring people to wear masks and maintain social distancing.
Portland Protesters Tear-Gassed 8 Days After Mayor Orders No Tear Gas Use
Local officials said federal law enforcement, not police, fired the gas at protesters gathered outside a building of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Mass Shooting in Rochester Kills 2 and Injures 14
The city's mayor urged people to remain calm following the deadly incident early Saturday morning
NJ Mayor Rescinds Bill That Charged Teenager $2,500 in Police Overtime
On Saturday, Englewood Cliffs Mayor Mario K. Kranjac rescinded a bill he'd sent to Emily Gil for organizing a BLM protest in response to affordable housing issues.
Teen Killed in Shark Attack for the Second Time in Australia in a Week
The fifteen-year-old boy died after a shark injured his leg while surfing in New South Wales.
Seoul Mayor's Will Said 'Sorry to Everyone' Amid Sexual Harassment Probes
The exact cause of the death of Seoul Mayor Park Won-sun remains under investigation.
Seoul Mayor Park Won-sun Found Dead Hours After Being Reported Missing
The 64-year-old mayor was recently facing sexual harassment allegations, according to local media.
Why Did Rudy Giuliani Reportedly Call the Police on Sacha Baron Cohen?
"This person comes in yelling and screaming, and I thought this must be a scam or a shake-down, so I reported it to the police," Giuliani said to "Page Six" recently.
Seoul Mayor Park Won-sun Reported Missing, Police Search Underway
The mayor's cell phone signal was reported to have been last detected in the Sungbuk neighborhood of Seoul.
Mayor Resigns After Saying No 'Good Person of Color' Has Been Killed
The mayor, who said he dictated the email because of his dyslexia, maintained that he did not say the word "good," but ultimately decided to resign.
Who Is Killer Mike? Rapper Gives a Powerful Speech to Atlanta Protesters
He joined Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms during a press conference on Friday.
Trump Lauds Secret Service in Handling Protesters at White House
The president thanked the Secret Service for their handling of the protesters at the White House Friday evening, while D.C. Mayor Bowser said local police were present.