Wall Street crackdown hits Occupy epicenter in Manhattan
Police cleared protesters from Zuccotti Park as a New York judge ruled free speech did not allow tents or long camps. Mayor Bloomberg framed the raid as a health and safety measure, while demonstrators pledged to continue actions elsewhere, seeking new gathering sites and broadening the movement beyond a single plaza.
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National Lawyers Guild
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Chris Habib
Mary Altaffer
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Depot faces bus traffic debate with neighborhood concern
Commissioners heard from a neighbor on Seventh Street worried increased bus activity would curb driveway access while nearly a dozen depot supporters urged the project. No date set for a vote. weeks of talks with BNSF expected. City seeks detailed financial analysis for potential emergency roof and HVAC repairs deemed on life support by a city architect.
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Recall drive against Wisconsin governor gains momentum
Jubilant opponents of Republican Gov. Scott Walker launched a 60 day recall blitz aiming to collect more than 500000 signatures to force an election next year. Activists plan about 9000 signatures daily with rallies canvassing and signups around the Capitol and even outside Walker’s Milwaukee suburb home. Walker denounced the tactic saying it intrudes on families and crosses a line as the recall talk follows his February bid to curb public worker bargaining rights.
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Longevity payments approved for Lawrence city workers
The Lawrence city commission unanimously approved about 400000 in year end longevity payments. Full time employees with at least five consecutive years receive 48 dollars per year of service. Mayor Cromwell said the policy rewards retention while Commissioner Carter urged coupons to boost local spending.
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Aron Cromwell
Hugh Carter
City panel delays apartment complex plans near Clinton Parkway
City commissioners postponed a vote on expanding Remington Square near Clinton Parkway and Crossgate Drive to December 13 to study the project history and commission intent. The proposal would add 136 apartments to Remington Square, drawing strong neighborhood opposition.
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Crossgate Drive
Amyx
Commission
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