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technology1 day ago•5 min saved

NJ AI datacenter faces federal-law questions over unpermitted generators

A New Jersey AI datacenter in Vineland is accused of violating federal law by operating dozens of unpermitted gas-powered generators; state regulators say no permits exist and enforcement may follow, even as DataOne pivots to Bloom fuel cells. The project, linked to Microsoft and Nebius, has sparked noise complaints, zoning disputes, and environmental concerns, including a related class-action suit, with authorities assessing compliance.

via The Guardian|

#datacenter #dataone #gas-generators

us-news21 days ago•25 min saved

Park Rules Put to the Test as SF Dad Teaches Kids Tennis on Public Court

A San Francisco father was questioned by park rangers while teaching his two kids to play tennis at a public court; he was warned of a potential $192 fine for teaching without a permit, though he wasn’t cited. The city says park rangers check for commercial instruction on public courts, and the father argues that teaching his own children should not be treated as commercial. He hopes the incident leads to a more family-friendly approach to park rules.

via New York Post|

#parents #permits #public-parks

local21 days ago•6 min saved

SF dad grilled by park rangers over teaching tennis to his kids in a public park

A San Francisco father was approached by city park rangers while practicing tennis with his two children at Golden Gate Heights Park, who questioned whether he had a permit to teach tennis. He was warned he could face a $192 fine for teaching without a permit, though the encounter ended without a citation after his 6-year-old daughter told the rangers, “He’s my daddy.” The park service says officials routinely check public courts for commercial instruction, while the father argues parental instruction should be treated differently and hopes for a more family-friendly policy.

via Fox News|

#family-recreation #local #park-rangers

environment1 month ago•4 min saved

Boundary Waters closures eyed for targeted reopening as planners map safe corridors

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness permit cancellations stay in effect through Friday as officials coordinate with partner agencies to identify corridors that can open safely while maintaining rescue capacity; not all closures automatically lift when the overall order expires on Oct. 1. Separately, northeastern Minnesota wildfires show progress under cooler, wetter conditions with rainfall, though fire activity remains a concern and resources are ramping up (nearly 1,000 personnel, Wildfire Preparedness Level 4). The July Lightning Incident has burned about 63,594 acres in the U.S. and 8,412 in Canada, with more crews and trainings planned as conditions may worsen again in August/September.

via MPR News|

#boundary-waters #closures #environment

arts-and-entertainment1 month ago•2 min saved

Swift reimburses NYC $160K for MSG wedding costs, city confirms

Taylor Swift paid the City of New York $160,000 to cover resources and the permit for her Madison Square Garden wedding, with the NYPD deploying dozens of officers for street closures and traffic management, and mayor Zohran Mamdani confirming the payment.

via ABC7 New York|

#arts-and-entertainment #madison-square-garden #new-york-city

entertainment2 months ago•4 min saved

NYC permit fuels Swift-Kelce wedding chatter at MSG

New York City permit filings tied to Madison Square Garden have renewed speculation about a Taylor Swift–Travis Kelce wedding, with a 500–999-person tent planned and street closures on July 2–4, but officials and representatives have not confirmed any wedding plans.

via NBC News|

#entertainment #madison-square-garden #permits

environment2 months ago•2 min saved

UK River Cleanup Turns Legal Quagmire as Volunteer Faces Prison

A UK environmental volunteer group, River Roding Trust, dredged 200 bags of debris from Alders Brook near London in ten days. The Environment Agency is investigating alleged unpermitted works and waste offences, potentially carrying up to two years in prison, a move the cleanup organizer says is disproportionate to his efforts and to ongoing pollution elsewhere. He notes the cleaned stretch is already showing wildlife recovery, despite years of inaction by authorities.

via Futurism|

#environment #permits #pollution

local2 months ago•5 min saved

KC Hosts Bet on World Cup Boom, But Bookings Remain Sparse

Despite Kansas City's World Cup optimism and a surge in short-term rental listings, many first‑time Airbnb hosts report little to no bookings as kickoff nears, even with city efforts to ease permits and hosts’ crash courses. Some seasoned hosts have a few reservations, but overall demand remains uncertain, prompting pricing tweaks and flexible plans.

via kcur.org|

#airbnb #kansas-city #local

local-news2 months ago•4 min saved

City Reverses Denial, Approves Outdoor Knicks Finals Watch Parties

New York City granted outdoor watch-party permits for Game 1 of the NBA Finals outside Madison Square Garden and at Central Park’s SummerStage after previously denying them; the reversal followed discussions among the mayor’s office, the NYPD and Madison Square Garden, with the Street Activity Permit Office having denied the earlier requests. The NYPD will staff both sites, and future outdoor watch parties will be decided case-by-case. The Knicks’ playoff run has generated an estimated $202 million in economic activity so far, potentially reaching $465 million if all home Finals games are played; MSG tickets to watch inside cost $10.

via Gothamist|

#knicks #local-news #nba-finals

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Everest Summit Record: 274 Climbers Reach the Peak in a Day via Nepal

A record 274 climbers summited Everest via the Nepal side in a single day, surpassing the 2019 record as favorable weather boosted climbs and permits rose to about 500 for the season; the surge comes with ongoing safety concerns, including overcrowding and fatalities, amid higher fees and a late-season start.

via BBC|

#everest #mount-everest #nepal

world3 months ago•181 min saved

Everest Summit Record: 274 Climbers Reach South Side in a Day

A record 274 climbers summited Mount Everest from the south side in a single day, beating the 2019 high of 223 as Nepal issued nearly 500 permits this season. After weeks of glacier blockage delayed climbers, icefall workers cleared the route and a favorable weather window helped a long queue reach the summit, highlighting ongoing overcrowding concerns on the world’s highest peak (no permits were issued for the north face this year).

via CNN|

#everest #nepal #overcrowding

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Nepal Side Sets Everest Summit Record With 274 Climbers

A new daily Everest summit record was set on the Nepalese side, with 274 climbers reaching the 8,849-meter peak in a single day after a late-season start caused by icefall risk. Most climbers were guided by Sherpa teams and used bottled oxygen, though Ecuadorian Marcelo Segovia summited without oxygen. The season has raised crowding concerns in the death zone, and Nepal has issued 494 permits for climbs this year as the Chinese side route remained closed.

via The Guardian|

#everest #mountaineering #nepal

society3 months ago•2 min saved

Long Beach Pride Festival canceled, Sunday parade proceeds

The city of Long Beach canceled this year’s Long Beach Pride Festival due to permitting issues, stating organizers did not provide the required safety documentation to complete reviews and inspect critical infrastructure. The Pride Parade scheduled for Sunday at 10 a.m. will still take place, and local businesses plan celebrations around Downtown Long Beach. Long Beach Pride expressed disappointment and urged city leaders to work with the community to preserve the festival while ensuring public safety.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#long-beach #parade #permits

travel3 months ago•15 min saved

Hawaii's Short-Term Rental Crackdown Could Scramble Your Trip

Honolulu fined two Oahu vacation rentals $40,000 for operating illegally, signaling a broader crackdown that can shut down a listing between booking and arrival. Travelers should verify a property's permit number with the host and cross-check it with Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting or Maui’s permit database, since a listing’s online presence doesn’t guarantee legality. With islands tightening rules, cancellations and refunds may not fully offset last-minute changes or price spikes if a booking is canceled before check-in.

via Beat of Hawaii|

#airbnb #enforcement #hawaii

economy3 months ago•13 min saved

Can NYC Street Food Survive Halalflation?

New York City street vendors face rising costs, from higher food prices to rents and ticketing, as tourism and in-person office crowds wane. Mayor Mamdani has begun affordability measures, including a Division of Street Vendor Assistance and steps to loosen permit rules, but many costs are external to city government and demand remains uncertain. Vendors say price hikes are limited by regular customers, and the city must also supply more permits by 2031 to ease entry for new vendors, making the impact of these reforms gradual. In short, while policy changes could help, halalflation will persist until demand and operating costs align more favorably.

via Business Insider|

#affordability #economy #halalflation