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Adams, clergy leaders continue to call for peaceful protests
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Adams, clergy leaders continue to call for peaceful protests

Mayor Eric Adams and more than a dozen local clergy leaders gathered at an anti-violence vigil Sunday in Bedford-Stuyvesant to discuss keeping New York City safe when it comes to protests. “When I saw that video, it felt as though it was a betrayal because these are the same men and women who fought to diversify police departments of all groups,” Adams said. In Adams’ first public reaction since viewing the horrific video that shows Tyre Nichols being beaten by five Memphis police officers, the retired NYPD captain turned mayor said New York City must stay dedicated to becoming a city where fighting crime and fair policing go hand-in-hand.  What You Need To Know Mayor Eric Adams attended an anti-violence vigil Sunday in Bedford-Stuyvesant organized by more than a dozen local clergy l...
Milverton, Ont. man in custody after standoff with police – Kitchener
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Milverton, Ont. man in custody after standoff with police – Kitchener

Perth County OPP have a man in custody after a police standoff at a home in Milverton, Ont. They received a call at around 10 a.m. Tuesday about a disturbance.Officers arrived at the residence on Pacific Avenue a short time later and learned that someone barricaded themselves inside the home.Investigators say as a result, the West Region Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit, Tactics and Rescue Unit and crisis negotiators were also brought to the scene. Trending Now They say they were able to make an arrest at around 3:30 p.m. and the accused is facing criminal charges.Pacific between Fulton Street and Davis Street was closed during the incident but has since been re-opened. Story continues below advertisement Investigators say the situat...
Exercise Safety Precautions for High Fire Danger | News
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Exercise Safety Precautions for High Fire Danger | News

The National Weather Services has issued a prolonged heat wave through Labor Day and that creates an elevated fire risk. County emergency officials are offering the following tips to reduce the fire risk. People are asked to avoid using power tools to clear away brush because it can spark a fire. People interested in protecting their property from the threat of brush fires can instead do these things: Remove debris, including dried leaves, firewood stacks, or trash from around the home. This includes leaves on their roof and in gutters. Trim away any tree branches that overhang on your home and cut low branches on trees without using power tools. Dried out bushes or plants should also be pruned or removed. All tree or shrub clippings need to be cleaned up and disposed of in a b...