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Charlie Kirk Murder: Comments Cost These Workers Their Jobs Charlie Kirk Murder: Comments Cost These Workers Their Jobs
Charlie Kirk Murder: Comments Cost These Workers Their Jobs Post the wrong thing about the late conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, and it could cost you your job. The 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder was assassinated during a campus event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, Sept. 10, setting off a wave of online reaction—and a swift response from employers across the US.  Within 24 hours, companies began firing or disciplining workers whose posts about Kirk’s killing were deemed celebratory, mocking, or otherwise beyond the bounds of workplace conduct. Documented actions include: MSNBC: Political analyst Matthew Dowd was terminat…
Bear Stops Traffic On Linglestown Road, Darts Toward Weis: PA Neighbors Sound Alarm Bear Stops Traffic On Linglestown Road, Darts Toward Weis: PA Neighbors Sound Alarm
Bear Stops Traffic On Linglestown Road, Darts Toward Weis: PA Neighbors Sound Alarm A black bear startled drivers and pedestrians as it crossed busy Linglestown Road and disappeared into the woods near Weis Markets, according to multiple local reports on Thursday, Aug. 14. The bear reportedly stopped traffic as it bolted from the area of an old barn across Linglestown Road, heading into the grassy patch beside the popular grocery store. Residents in Gale Drive, Goose Valley, Paxtonia, and Linglestown shared their experiences and concerns on the neighborhood app Nextdoor throughout the morning and afternoon. "Stay alert neighbors!" one woman wrote. "A black bear stopped tra…
Young Black Bear Roams Arlington Young Black Bear Roams Arlington
Young Black Bear Roams Arlington Arlington residents have been reporting multiple sightings of a young black bear roaming neighborhoods Monday morning, May 13. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington said it was made aware of "several" reported sightings of the juvenile black bear. ARLNow reports multiple sightings from users of the Nextdoor app, including a spotting on the 2500 block of North Florida Street, and another Monday morning on North Harrison and 26th Street. Others spotted the bear around 9 a.m. on 25th Road and John Marshall Drive, and N. Ottawa Street near Langston Boulevard, the outlet reports. AWLA ur…
Reports Of Suspicious Vehicle Prompts Police Investigation In Westchester Neighborhood Reports Of Suspicious Vehicle Prompts Police Investigation In Westchester Neighborhood
Reports Of Suspicious Vehicle Prompts Police Investigation In Westchester Neighborhood Police have released more information about an investigation in a Westchester neighborhood that was captured in a video posted online.  In an announcement on Wednesday, April 10, the White Plains Police Department said they were aware of a video posted on the Nextdoor platform by a resident of the Rosedale section of the city who filmed officers checking on car doors in the area.  The department explained that the investigation had been prompted by reports of a suspicious vehicle possibly stealing from cars.  However, the investigation ultimately determined that this "suspic…
Nextdoor App's 'Unauthorized' Letters To Neighbors Irk NY Woman Nextdoor App's 'Unauthorized' Letters To Neighbors Irk NY Woman
Nextdoor App's 'Unauthorized' Letters To Neighbors Irk NY Woman A New York woman is none too happy with the social media site Nextdoor after claiming the company “hacked” her name to advertise its services. Columbia County resident Celeste Alexander, of Ghent, recently discovered that Nextdoor has been sending out letters to her neighbors, inviting them to join the site, according to a post in the Facebook group Chatham New York Community Board. The letters appear to come directly from Alexander and are signed, “Your neighbor, Celeste Alexander.” They also mention what street she lives on. “I did not send letters and I didn’t authorize the use of m…
Neglected Dog Found In Region Was Left Locked Up, Severely Underweight, Police Say Neglected Dog Found In Region Was Left Locked Up, Severely Underweight, Police Say
Neglected Dog Found In Region Was Left Locked Up, Severely Underweight, Police Say By the time help arrived for a neglected dog found in the region, authorities said the animal was severely underweight and was suffering from multiple open sores on his body, including all four paws. The dog’s owner, 37-year-old Albany resident Robert Simmons, was arrested for animal cruelty Thursday, Dec. 22, following an investigation by Albany Police. Officers were initially contacted a week prior with a complaint from a veterinarian about a malnourished mixed-breed dog that had been brought to their office. Investigators learned that a City of Albany employee had seen the dog on the ne…
Teenage Boy Arrested For Inappropriately Touching People At Black Hill Regional Park Teenage Boy Arrested For Inappropriately Touching People At Black Hill Regional Park
Teenage Boy Arrested For Inappropriately Touching People At Black Hill Regional Park A teenage boy was arrested in connection with several incidents of "unwanted touching" at a park in Montgomery County, the MoCo Show reports.  The 17-year-old was arrested over the weekend for touching people on the buttocks on multiple occasions at Black Hill Regional Park, the outlet reports. These acts are classified as fourth-degree sex offenses.  A suspect poster from Park PoliceMaryland Capital Park Police The teen's arrest came after a lengthy investigation by Park Police who posted about the suspect on the NextDoor app in March 25.  Police said the boy would frequent the park, …
New Sighting Of 'Bear 211' Reported In Fairfield County New Sighting Of 'Bear 211' Reported In Fairfield County
New Sighting Of 'Bear 211' Reported In Fairfield County A black bear taking a summer stroll in Fairfield County made the most of a neighbor’s amenities as it took in the sights over the weekend. A Town of Fairfield woman living in the Greenfield Hill neighborhood shared photos of “Bear 211” who had previously been tagged, as it made the rounds for approximately 45 minutes in the family’s backyard at around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 24. Related story - Police Urge Caution After Black Bear Sightings In Fairfield County During its visit, the bear sauntered up to her children, getting within approximately 20 feet of them before they were us…
Google Maps Warn Of Speed Traps: Right Or Wrong? Google Maps Warn Of Speed Traps: Right Or Wrong?
Google Maps Warn Of Speed Traps: Right Or Wrong? Police nationwide are concerned that a Google Maps feature that shows their real-time locations around the world could end up seriously injuring or killing civilians – or them. Last week, iOS users got the ability to report crashes, traffic slowdowns and speed traps across the country, a crowd-sourcing tool that a much smaller number of Android users have had since last year. Police argue that the global update, which competes with Google-owned Waze, could keep or put more drunk or drugged drivers on the road. “Revealing the location of checkpoints puts those drivers, their passengers, and…
Yonkers Police Turn To Social Media Network To Aid Safety, Communications Yonkers Police Turn To Social Media Network To Aid Safety, Communications
Yonkers Police Turn To Social Media Network To Aid Safety, Communications The Yonkers Police Department is turning to a special social media network In an effort to improve citywide safety and neighbor-to-neighbor communication. Police officials announced that they are partnering with Nextdoor, after using it during a several month trial period to “collaborate with neighbors to address safety concerns and respond to quality-of-life issues.” Officials said that Nextdoor enables the Yonkers Police Department to work directly with neighbors to increase safety and strengthen virtual neighborhood watch. In fact, according to a recent Nextdoor poll, 81 percent of Yonk…