In this major Texas city, trash trucks are now part of the surveillance system.
Post-9/11 Surveillance and the Rise of New Technologies In the wake of September 11, the U.S. government quickly enacted the appropriately named Patriot Act. It’s a fair assumption that most Americans, proud of their country and wary of hostility, broadly agreed with the idea. Federal wiretaps and financial monitoring came to be seen as acceptable […]
13 million pounds of trash and dangerous waste cleared from MacArthur Park as shocking level of deterioration exposed
Recent records shed light on the troubling conditions in Los Angeles’ MacArthur Park, notorious for its dilapidation. Last year, city workers cleared approximately 13 million pounds of trash and hazardous materials. In total, sanitation crews removed over 6,359 tons of waste in 2025, which included an astonishing 142,329 pounds of human waste, based on data […]
Years-old tribute to Polish hero in NYC area neglected and littered with trash
Neglected Memorial Plaza in Greenpoint Draws Concerns Residents in Greenpoint are expressing dismay over the state of a memorial plaza dedicated to a revered Roman Catholic priest, which has become overrun with debris and vagrants. Weeds and unkempt plants have invaded the space, leading many to label it an eyesore. Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko Square, a […]
Residents on NYC’s rat-infested streets left to deal with rodents emerging from trash cans
Mouse, no more! Residents in the East Village are facing an ongoing battle with aggressive street rats, as they emerge from garbage cans and vie for control over parked cars. This area has seen a dramatic increase in rodent complaints, with 300 filed since January alone. That’s a 37.6% rise compared to last year, even […]
Is the DEI Banker in the Trash Can Residing in a Mamdani Rent-Controlled Apartment?
Breitbart Business Digest Weekly Wrap: Destroying New York City for Fun and Profit Welcome to Friday! This is a weekly roundup of news and views from the business, economics, and finance realms during the 250th anniversary of this great republic. No special occasion bins were damaged in the production of this newsletter. This week, a […]
DSNY starts a trash bin giveaway called ‘No Need to Knick’ following the JP Morgan theft
The city is taking steps to clean up after the Knicks’ victory, quite literally. The Sanitation Department is celebrating the Knicks’ success in the NBA Finals by giving away five trash cans designed with the team’s colors. At the same time, they’re seeking action against a JPMorgan executive who gained attention for stealing trash cans […]
Disturbing reason for the hold-up in advanced trash cans arriving in San Francisco
The rollout of high-tech trash cans in San Francisco has faced another delay. Officials need to redesign the locks to stop people from searching through the bins and littering the streets. As a result, the arrival of the first shipment of around 600 cans has been postponed to September or October instead of July, according […]
JPMorgan Chase officer penalized for Knicks parade trash can incident
Knicks Championship Parade Incident Leads to Fines and Job Loss A recent controversy surrounding a Knicks championship parade has escalated, resulting in fines for a former JPMorgan Chase executive. New York state health officials have recovered a Knicks-themed trash can that she was accused of taking from a Manhattan street. Angie Baez returned the commemorative […]
Woman who dumped Knicks trash can on the street and then took it has been dismissed from JPMorgan Chase, where she worked as a DEI executive
A woman filmed removing and emptying a public trash can during the Knicks’ championship parade in New York City has had her position as a JPMorgan Chase board member terminated, according to reports. Angie Baez, 40, who had recently taken on the role of executive director of community and industry engagement with a focus on […]
Video: Knicks Fan Throws Away Trash to Take Hand-Painted Can
A woman is facing backlash online after she dumped the contents of the New York Knicks’ trash can onto the street and walked away with it. The exact timing of the incident isn’t clear, but reports indicated that the city’s sanitation department collaborated with a clothing brand to unveil hand-painted trash cans honoring the Knicks’ […]