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(The Center Square) — A proposal by the New York City Council to bar online retailers from hiring third-party companies is facing pushback from groups that say it would hurt employers, eliminate jobs and drive up costs for consumers. In a letter to council members, the New York Delivers Coalition urged them to "consider the real world ramifications" that the proposed "Delivery Protection Act" will have on the small, family-owned business community that powers New York’s last-mile delivery ecosystem." "Last-mile delivery supports thousands of New Yorkers, including parents, caregivers, immigrants, veterans, and workers without four-year college degrees, by providing dignity, stability, and a pathway to economic mobility," they wrote. The proposal, filed by Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, would require operators of "last-mile" warehouses and storage facilities to get licenses from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection and meet new safety, training and employment requirements, among other changes. "For too long, companies like Amazon have operated in our city like it’s the Wild West, ignoring workers’ rights, putting our communities in danger, and acting with impunity," Cabán, a Queens Democrat, said in a statement. But the coalition said its members support "safe workplaces, strong worker protections, and responsible business practices" but argued that can be done "without sacrificing thousands of jobs, forcing small businesses to close, or disrupting the delivery network that serves millions of New Yorkers every day." Mayor Zohran Mamdani threw his support behind the initiative on Monday, saying in a statement that it would "rein in the power of corporate delivery giants like Amazon, hold them accountable for their exploitative business model and make New York City’s streets safer for workers, drivers and pedestrians." "New Yorkers should not be forced to subsidize corporate profits with less safe streets and more precarious jobs," the democratic socialist said. "The people who make these companies run deserve dignity, stability and a safe workplace." Amazon, which relies on more than 40 third-party delivery companies in New York City that employ more than 5,000 people, has said those jobs would be at risk if the legislation is approved. "It would also compel us to seriously examine how we could still meet our commitment to New Yorkers — which includes the potential for relocating operations and delivery facilities outside of New York City," the retail giant said in testimony opposing the bill. "We're trying to prevent that by working collaboratively with the City Council, and we've invited every member to visit our delivery stations and meet with these partners and their employees before voting on legislation that could eliminate their businesses and displace thousands of New Yorkers from their jobs," the company added. The changes could end up costing New York City households an additional $664 a year to get their goods, according to a study by the consulting firm AKRF, which was commissioned by a group representing local chambers of commerce. "Carriers warn that on-time performance will suffer," the report's authors wrote. "Customers may wait longer on average for their orders and it will become harder to meet tight delivery windows like overnight or same day service in many areas."

Editor’s note: Amarillo Tribune staff sit through hours of public meetings every week so that you don’t have to. Here’s what you need to know about the Randall County Commissioners’ Court meeting on Aug. 11, 2026, briefly explained in a few bullet points, but you can find our in-depth coverage further down the page. The […] The post Randall County proposes deficit budget, projects increased revenue appeared first on Amarillo Tribune.

Immigrant rights advocates gathered in the lobby of Grand Rapids City Hall on Tuesday afternoon to state their claim that the Grand Rapids Police Department is coordinating with federal immigration authorities, including ICE, despite city policies against doing so. “The mayor and the chief of police have been repeatedly telling us since January of 2025 […]

La esperada nueva versión del clásico de culto de terror sobrenatural llegará a los cines bajo la dirección de Parker Finn.

Nepokoy (“Restlessness”), a feature-length art-house animation for adults, is now playing in Russian theaters. That in itself is news: 18+ animation is a real rarity not only in Russia but worldwide. Nepokoy has already become a phenomenon: it’s the highest-grossing Russian animated film for adults, the living legend Yuri Norstein has praised it, and its heroine has been turned into a Dymkovo toy, a traditional Russian painted-clay folk figurine. Nepokoy’s director, Leonid Shmelkov, is known online for his viral animated clips about a dog named Andrei and the dog’s friends. The feature looks nothing like them: it’s a surreal story about travelers stranded in a mysterious hotel run by the eccentric Madam. The critic Anton Khitrov explains how to read this puzzle of a film — and why it became a hit.

Biddeford resident Monica Davis was helping a friend move on a Monday morning in July when  she saw a girl racing down the road saying, “They’ve just killed someone, ICE just killed someone in the street.” That was how Davis, who lives a few blocks from Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero’s family, found out that he […]

Before dawn breaks over Eor Ewaso, a village in southwestern Kenya, Judy Mukut is already awake. By 6:30 a.m., she has fetched water, milked the family’s cattle, prepared breakfast, cleaned the house and seen her children off to school. Only then does she leave home for a resource center run by the Paran Indigenous women’s […]

Candidates for Illinois governor and the GOP candidate for U.S. Senate addressed farmers at the event near Bloomington.

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Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox.As Newark families count down to the first day of school, city leaders, local churches, nonprofits, and other groups are stepping in to help cover the cost of getting students ready. Backpacks, notebooks, pencils, uniforms, and even haircuts can strain a family’s budget before classes start. A typical basket of school supplies will cost families nearly 8% more than last year, according to an analysis by Groundwork Collaborative and The Century Foundation.Organizations across Newark are hosting giveaways to help close that gap. Here is a list of back-to-school events happening this August.Saturday, Aug. 15Essentially Yours From the Heart is hosting a Back-to-School Community Giveback. The event is free for all families, but children must be present. Where: 508 Central Ave. When: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15The Back 2 School Supply Giveaway and Block Party is hosted by the Young Disciples Community Development Corp., Love of Jesus Family Church of Newark, and Bishop Barbara Glanton. Where: Love of Jesus Family Church of Newark, 88-94 Boylan St. When: Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16Rev. and Council Member At-Large Louise Scott-Rountree will give away 200 backpacks while supplies last.Where: Krueger-Scott Mansion, 601 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. When: Noon to 2 p.m. Tainas Unidas and Trike Masters will host a backpack drive and community care day. Where: Omar’s Cafe PR, 646 Mt. Prospect Ave.When: NoonTuesday, Aug. 18The New Jersey Reentry Corporation and other local businesses will provide backpacks and school supplies to children whose parents have been incarcerated or are in recovery from addiction. Where: New Jersey Reentry Corporation Newark site, 936-938 Bergen St. When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20Teach For America New Jersey is hosting two giveaways in the Central and West wards with Council Member At-Large C. Lawrence Crump, Central Ward Council Member Amina Bey, and West Ward Council Member Dupré L. Kelly.Where: CityPlex Movie Theater, 360-394 Springfield Ave., in the Central Ward; and Boylan Street Recreation Center, 916 South Orange Ave., in the West WardWhen: 1 to 4 p.m. in the Central Ward and 4 to 7 p.m. in the West WardFriday, Aug. 21Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is hosting its annual Back-to-School Bash.Where: Downtown Elementary School, 909 Broad St. When: 2:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22Mayor Ras Baraka and the Newark Workforce Development Board will host a backpack giveaway for city students.Where: Newark Youth One-Stop Career Center, 375 McCarter Highway, third floor When: 10 a.m. Mujeres Valiosas y de Poder is hosting its first annual backpack and school supply giveaway. Where: Cafecitos Bakery, 113 Broadway When: 2 to 6 p.m.High Rollaz and South Ward Council Member Patrick Council will host a back-to-school giveaway. Children must be present with a parent or guardian. Where: St. Peter’s Park, 378 Lyons Ave. When: Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26Teach For America New Jersey will join South Ward Council Member Patrick Council and other city partners to host the annual South Ward back-to-school pop-up at three local schools.Where and when: 1 p.m. at Avon Avenue School, 219 Avon Ave.; 3 p.m. at Belmont Runyon Elementary School, 1 Belmont Runyon Way; and 5 p.m. at Hawthorne Avenue School, 428 Hawthorne Ave.Thursday, Aug. 27Newark Police’s 4th Precinct will host the precinct’s annual Back2School event.Where: West Side Park, South 17th St. entranceWhen: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29Newark leaders are hosting the Student Success “Back 2 School” Readiness Initiative and community cookout. Students can get free backpacks, haircuts, hair braiding, school uniforms, and more. Where: Peshine Avenue School playground, 433 Peshine Ave. When: NoonSunday, Aug. 30St. Luke AME Church will distribute backpacks and other school supplies. Where: St. Luke AME Church, 146-156 Clinton Ave. When: 12:30 p.m.Wednesday, Sept. 9 East Ward Council Member Michael J. Silva and city groups will host a back-to-school event for families, including free haircuts for students.Where: St. Charles Field at Ironbound Stadium, 109 St. Charles St.When: 4 to 6 p.m. Jessie Gómez is a reporter for Chalkbeat Newark, covering public education in the city. Contact Jessie at jgomez@chalkbeat.org.

Day one budget workshop highlights:  The Amarillo City Council began its week of workshops to discuss the proposed 2026/2027 budget on Tuesday. The first workshop was a half-day; the council had a scheduled executive session at 1 p.m. and a regular meeting at 3 p.m. They will meet at 8 a.m. for full-day sessions on […] The post City of Amarillo begins 2026/2027 budget workshops appeared first on Amarillo Tribune.

Republican 2nd Congressional District candidates Vic Mellor and Dr. Stephen Skoly have separately given TV and radio interviews in recent weeks, but they have yet to appear together on the same stage. And it doesn’t look like they will before the Sept. 9 primary. Mellor declined an invitation to participate in a party-led debate against […]

On Monday, the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) dropped new proposed revisions to its code of ethics — the first revision to one of the most-cited media ethics standards in the country since 2014. As any Nieman Lab reader knows, journalism has seen drastic changes since 2014. One major shift in the last 12 years?...

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To observers, both domestic and international, who are familiar with political patterns of South Sudan, The post Opinion| Shifting allegiances: The case of Gen. Olony, SPLM and the alliances market appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

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El reconocido compositor nominado al Emmy estará a cargo de la banda sonora de la esperada producción familiar.