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local1 day ago•3 min saved

KC weighs $600M in city funds for downtown Royals stadium

Kansas City is considering a plan to fund a $1.9 billion downtown Royals stadium with up to $600 million in city bonds—paid for by new stadium-related economic activity taxes and existing sources—while Missouri could provide incentives up to half the cost. The venue would sit near Union Station and Washington Square Park, with a 30-year Royals lease and no public vote required. The proposal, endorsed by the mayor and most council members, advances to committee review before a full council vote, with rezoning and financing terms still to be resolved and mixed signals about Royals’ participation.

via KCUR|

#kansas-city #local #royals

local1 day ago•1 min saved

KC Mayoral Plan Eyes Downtown Royals Ballpark at Washington Square Park

Mayor Quinton Lucas will push a plan to negotiate a 30-year lease for a $1.9 billion Royals ballpark opening in 2030 at Washington Square Park, with about $600 million in city funding via bonds, appropriations and TIF and potential state/county support. The measure requires no public vote and would head to the Board of Parks and Recreation for approval. Royals ownership has not publicly endorsed it. The site between Main and Grand (north of Pershing Road), near Union Station and Crown Center, would not require major demolitions and offers about 19,000 parking spots within a 10-minute walk; Aspiria Campus in Overland Park has been ruled out as a site option.

via Royals Review|

#ballpark #kansas-city #local

local1 day ago•9 min saved

KC maps $1.9B downtown Royals stadium plan anchored at Washington Square Park

Kansas City officials unveiled a plan for a $1.9 billion, downtown Royals stadium at Washington Square Park, with the city contributing about $600 million and private funding making up the rest, aiming to open by 2030. The ordinance would authorize a 30-year term sheet and development agreement with the Royals, financed via bonds, Tax Increment Financing, and potential state incentives, plus an accompanying entertainment district. Approval hinges on park-board consent and city council votes, and while a public vote is not currently planned, the proposal could face political or public opposition; Royals’ backing remains undecided as talks continue.

via Kansas City Star|

#kansas-city #local #public-private-partnership

local1 month ago•13 min saved

Snowball Fight in NYC Ends in Arrest

NYPD arrested a man in New York City after officers were pelted with snowballs during a snowball fight at Washington Square Park; authorities say the skirmish got out of hand, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani referenced the footage in comments.

via AP News|

#arrest #local #nyc

local1 month ago•5 min saved

Arrest in Washington Square Park Snowball Fight That Injured Officers

Gusmane Coulibaly, 27, was arrested and charged with assault on a police officer, obstructing government administration, and disorderly conduct for a snowball fight in Washington Square Park that left two NYPD officers injured; police say they are seeking more people for questioning, and the incident has spurred discussion between city officials over the response.

via ABC7 New York|

#arrest #assault-on-a-police-officer #local

local1 month ago•5 min saved

Manhattan Snowball Attack on Officers Triggers Investigation and Mayor's Controversial Response

Several NYPD officers were hospitalized after being struck by snowballs in Washington Square Park. Investigators are seeking two people to question, while the NYPD Commissioner called the conduct criminal and the police unions demanded a criminal investigation; the mayor downplayed the incident as a snowball fight. No arrests have been reported as detectives continue to investigate.

via ABC7 New York|

#local #mayor-mamdani #nypd

human-interest2 years ago•2 min saved

"Israeli Hostage Crisis: Calls for Action and Accountability"

On the 100th day of the Israeli hostages' captivity in Gaza, a Yellow Piano was played in Washington Square Park in New York City to remember the hostages and send a message of solidarity to them and their families. The piano, part of a worldwide effort, aims to draw attention to the plight of the hostages, including Alon Ohel, a 22-year-old pianist kidnapped by Hamas terrorists. The family hopes to emphasize the urgency of the situation and the power of music as a universal language of connection and unity.

via COLlive|

#alon-ohel #gaza #human-interest

protests2 years ago•4 min saved

"Massive Pro-Palestinian Protest in NYC Calls for End to Gaza Occupation and Israeli Government Dismantling"

Around 2,000 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at Washington Square Park in New York City, demanding a permanent end to the occupation of Gaza and the dismantling of the Israeli government. The crowd denounced Israel's military campaign in Gaza, calling for a ceasefire and waving Palestinian flags. They also urged people to boycott companies supporting Israel and disrupted Black Friday. The rally included members of various organizations, and participants vowed to continue their commitment until Palestine is free. A small counter-protest supporting Israel was also present. The rally comes amid increased global scrutiny of Israel's war against Hamas, which began in October.

via New York Post |

#gaza #israeli-government #occupation

society3 years ago•5 min saved

"4/20 Celebrations Light Up Cities Across the US"

Vendors in Washington Square Park, New York, sold cannabis flower, pre-rolled joints, edible THC products, and budding cannabis seedlings to celebrate 4/20. This year's celebration marks a major triumph for the plant's devotees, who for the first time are able to buy weed from some of the city's first licensed dispensaries. Celebrations vary around the world, with some using it as an opportunity to protest laws criminalizing the plant, while others celebrate its existence. Cannabis is now tolerated for recreational use in 38 states.

via Daily Mail|

#420 #cannabis #legalization