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A Club’s Closing: It’s the Old Issue of Neighbors vs. Noise

Until early April, the Beatrice Inn was a busy nightclub in the basement of a residential building on quiet, cobbled West 12th Street in Manhattan. Since then, the club — a hangout for fashion, music and film insiders — has … Continue reading

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Few complaints at City Council hearing about taxes and rising fees

The El Paso City Council completed its campaign to raise fees on admissions, inspections and various services while holding the line on property taxes Tuesday. Although taxes to support city operating expenses will go down in the year starting Sept. … Continue reading

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A little night music in Pleasanton prompts some complaints

Downtown businesses are banking on a little outdoor music to help them score bigger bucks from their evening clientele. But some neighbors are complaining about increased music and other noise at night. The Pleasanton Downtown Association applied for and received … Continue reading

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Restrictions on basketball hoops in Wickliffe, Willowick parks curb complaints, but some players aren’t happy

Basketball has come to an end at 5 p.m. most nights this summer at Manry and Dudley parks. That’s when a lock gets clamped over the rims, putting a halt to any baskets and, the city believes, the steady stream … Continue reading

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Women Prisoners in Northern Afghanistan Complain of Bad Conditions and Sexual Abuse

Women prisoners in the central jail, in the city of Mazar-e-Sharif have complained of the lack of health care, heating and food in the jails where they are held. The female inmates claim that the prison conditions are dire and … Continue reading

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Independence reaches agreement over sewer system complaints

Independence will spend $705,000 to resolve issues regarding its sanitary sewer system. According to an agreement announced Tuesday with the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Justice, the city will pay a settlement penalty of $255,000 and also … Continue reading

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Gadsden City Council hears complaints from residents

It was unofficial “complaint” day Tuesday for the Gadsden City Council, with several residents complaining about police service and protection, solid waste pickup, rezoning and the need for additional public improvements in some neighborhoods. The council first heard from the … Continue reading

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Complaint to council moves potholed street to top of repair list

THE PROBLEM: Ivy Westmoreland’s 1950 Chevy DeLuxe hasn’t been out of her garage much lately, but it’s not because it doesn’t run – she’s afraid of her street. The condition of the street along a three-block stretch west of Main … Continue reading

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County health officials examines complaint about Boca Raton water

The Palm Beach County Health Department is investigating assertions that low water pressure in the city could have compromised water supplies In response, health officials on Feb. 20 requested the city submit water pressure data for 21 days in 2007 … Continue reading

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Denver group files complaint about Fort Collins candidate Boucher

A Denver-based watchdog group is alleging that Fort Collins City Council candidate Andrew Boucher violated city campaign laws by soliciting donations for another candidate The complaint was filed by Colorado Ethics Watch, which said it uses “hard-hitting, direct legal action … Continue reading

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