Bellevue developer says Seattle’s office collapse won’t end without ‘a change at the ballot box’

OP-ED: "The City Council Punting on Expansion Absolutely STINKS"

This November, voters in Los Angeles will consider a number of changes to the Los Angeles City Charter. One proposed change that will NOT be up for consideration is an expansion of the City Council from 15 to 25 seats, this, after the Council itself shelved that proposal last week, calling for additional study of the long-debated issue. In his latest Westside Current column, Veteran Political Journalist Jon Regardie says "the city council punting on expansion absolutely stinks." Regardie joins Cher Calvin and Micah Ohlman with more on his column, the growing power of the councilmembers, the arguments for and against expansion, and the greater potential changes to the charter. He also discusses the controversial proposal that WILL be put to voters, whether noncitizen residents of the city can vote in local elections. June 23, 2026. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Seattle bleeds construction jobs while the data center boom builds everywhere else

Seattle lost 1,700 construction jobs as the data center boom skipped the region. Now a one-year moratorium and a federal national security warning collide.

LIVE: New York building at risk of collapse forces evacuations in NYC

A 38-story office tower at risk of collapse prompted evacuations in Midtown Manhattan, fire officials said July 7. Just before 8 a.m., the Fire Department of New York received a report of bricks falling from the high-rise building currently under construction on East 42nd Street, between 2nd and 3rd avenues. On arrival, fire officials said two columns had buckled on the 21st and 22nd floors, while floors were sagging between the 21st and 26th floors. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/07/07/nyc-building-collapse-risk/90833610007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Dems distance themselves from absurd new LA proposal as city descends into more craziness

Sky News host James Morrow claims things in Los Angeles are going from “nuttier to nuttier”. “Many Democrats are, I’m told, keeping their distance from a proposal to allow non-citizens to vote,” he said. “The LA City’s council (is) set to vote on a charter amendment that would lay the groundwork for them to consider creating this program.”

David Werner, Metro Loft’s Pfizer HQ at risk of collapse

Concerns of a collapse of the old Pfizer headquarters in Midtown Manhattan arose Tuesday morning after reports of falling bricks and buckling columns. The FDNY was called to the scene at 235 East 42nd Street before 8 a.m., according to Fire Department officials. Officials discovered several sagging floors on the upper levels, as well as two support columns that were buckling. The discoveries prompted the evacuation of construction workers at the office-to-residential conversion, led by David Werner and Nathan Berman’s Metro Loft Management. Gensler is the architect of the project, one of the largest conversions in the city. Officials also []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

Direct mayor and regional governor elections in one Sunday – when the “alternative vote” is activated – What the new Local Government Code provides

How the one-round mechanism and supplementary vote will work – The 10 most important changes The post Direct mayor and regional governor elections in one Sunday – when the “alternative vote” is activated – What the new Local Government Code provides appeared first on ProtoThema English.

They’re Working Hard to Renovate Their New Business Space — The Restaurant Next Door Is Upset About the Construction Noise

The quicker they get the construction work done, the better it will be for everyone. The post They’re Working Hard to Renovate Their New Business Space — The Restaurant Next Door Is Upset About the Construction Noise appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Structural engineer reacts to NYC high-rise at risk of collapse

An under-construction Midtown Manhattan building that was evacuated after structural columns buckled remains unstable, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said. He described the situation as “extremely serious” and said crews have witnessed additional movement since arriving at the scene. A structural engineer tells CNN that this—the largest renovation in U.S. history—likely caused the loads to shift, creating these structural issues. 0:00 A structural engineer explains how loads shift during renovations 2:23 How engineers can stabilize the building 4:33 CNN reports from the scene Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #NYC #building #News

Daily on Energy: The window of opportunity is closing

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Tuesday, readers! We’re just about one week into July and still have no official text from the Senate on permitting reform. The head of American Clean Power is now warning that the window for Congress to advance and pass any legislation tackling permitting is closing fast. Keep []

Manhattan Skyscraper Evacuated Over Collapse Fears

FDNYA Midtown Manhattan skyscraper has been evacuated after construction workers discovered structural problems that raised fears of a possible collapse. Crews cleared the 37-story building on East 42nd Street shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday after two support beams on the 21st and 22nd floors began buckling. Officials said floors 21 through 26 showed signs of stress and partial failure. The building, which previously housed pharmaceutical company Pfizer, was emptied as a precaution, with no injuries reported. Eight nearby buildings were also evacuated while emergency crews assessed the situation. The FDNY said it was responding to a “major technical rescue response,” while New York City Department of Buildings inspectors launched an investigation. A section of East 42nd Street between Second and Third Avenues has been closed to traffic and pedestrians as officials assess the building’s safety. The building is undergoing a luxury apartment conversion.Read more at The Daily Beast.

PwC’s Move to Century City Is Another Blow to Downtown L.A.

The Los Angeles office market has shown measurable signs of recovery in recent months, but Downtown L.A. just suffered another high-profile setback. In a further extension of the larger flight-to-quality trend, accounting giant PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is set to relocate from Downtown L.A. to Century City when its current lease expires in 2028, according to the []

Unstable NYC skyscraper to be partially demolished, one way or another [Followup]

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As downtown Seattle offices empty, city facing years of 'zombie' towers

Downtown Seattle may be sending strong “we’re back” vibes during its World Cup star turn. But downtown's economic engine is still stuck on the sidelines. Nearly 37 of the downtown Seattle office space is vacant — the most of any major U....

Maine Democrats Must Replace Graham Platner Now

Steve Phillips The Senate seat can be saved, but the window to act is going to close in days, not weeks. The post Maine Democrats Must Replace Graham Platner Now appeared first on The Nation.

A Building Almost Collapsed in NY. The Backstory Is Hopeful

Gotta go, a young woman murmured into her phone, slipping into a gaggle of gawking New Yorkers pointing and staring at a teetering office tower in the heart of midtown Manhattan on Tuesday. This building's like collapsing in New York.

After a tense process, City Council accepts Wu’s amended budget. Here’s what to know.

A deadlocked rejection vote and arrests in the council chambers marked a dramatic budget season that ended this week. The post After a tense process, City Council accepts Wu’s amended budget. Here’s what to know. appeared first on Boston.com.

New reforms to R-Codes will increase housing supply

Last week, the State Government announced plans for sweeping reforms in relation to the Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) that are aimed at enabling greater housing supply...

Chicago aldermen consider election reforms, cost savings

The Chicago City Council is considering new election reforms that supporters say could increase voter access and turnout while also reducing how much taxpayer funds go toward elections each year. During an informational hearing conducted by the council’s Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight on Tuesday, representatives of nonpartisan organizations and the city’s Board of []...Click to read more

LIVE: Scene after columns in NYC high-rise buckle

A view of the scene in Manhattan after a high-rise building under construction was evacuated after two of ‌its columns buckled. #nyc #newyorkcity #building #evacuation #emergency #usa #construction Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

203 tree collapse incidents in Mumbai: Concretization, bad pruning lead to deaths

203 tree collapse incidents in Mumbai: Concretization, bad pruning lead to deaths

Labor's reforms to set sail in Senate after surprise alliance | 9 News Australia

The government's planned changes to negative gearing and capital gains are a step closer, as support from the Greens allows Labor's reforms to sail through the Senate, but the deal comes with a cost. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

MSG Denies Report Claiming They Assigned ‘Risk Scores’ to Celebs

UPDATE 7/9/26 at 3:13 p.m. ET: A spokesperson for Madison Square Garden has shared a statement with Us Weekly in response to WIRED‘s report. “WIRED’s reporting is inaccurate and false,” the statement reads. “MSG is pursuing legal remedies.” Original story below. Celebrity fans packed the sidelines of Madison Square Garden during the New York Knicks’ []

Progressives Are Winning Big. Here’s How We Keep It Up.

Linda Sarsour Some lessons from the triumphant New York City primaries. The post Progressives Are Winning Big. Here’s How We Keep It Up. appeared first on The Nation.

Progressives are making new ground in Congress — and causing new anxiety for Democrats

Progressive candidates successfully took down some New York Democrats during the primaries on Tuesday, and the Democratic Caucus is sorting out what it all means. The post Progressives are making new ground in Congress — and causing new anxiety for Democrats appeared first on MS NOW.

New York Essential Plan Users Worry: Am I Losing Coverage?

New York Essential Plan Users Worry: Am I Losing Coverage?