Boston Mayor Wu talks gun violence strategy with OTR
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu touted two years of record-low gun violence during her State of the City address earlier this week, but in an interview for Sunday’s episode of “On The Record,” she acknowledges the job is not done. “For the experience of family members who are grieving, for communities who are living with trauma, […]
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City’s partners pulling out of troubled area amid safety concern
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said the city’s community partners are pulling outreach workers from a troubled area of the city known as “Mass & Cass” — an area of the city plagued by homelessness and substance abuse — amid growing concerns for public safety. In recent months, Wu said, police officers and others have been […]
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Wu gave list of critics to Boston police at BPD’s request, Mayor’s Office says
Wu gave list of critics to Boston police at department’s request, Mayor’s Office says Updated: 5:51 PM EDT Jul 17, 2023 More than a dozen names are on that list, which includes a North End restaurant owner who is now accused of assault to murder. BOSTON — More than a dozen names are on that […]
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Mayor Michelle Wu and Police Commissioner Michael Cox Talk About Safety – NBC Boston
Boston city and police officials are planning to hold a news conference on Thursday to speak about community safety. Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox will host the news conference at 12:30 p.m. A live stream will be provided on this story. Thursday’s news conference will come on the heels of a […]
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Mayor Wu to Speak Thursday – NBC Boston
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is scheduled to hold a press conference Thursday morning to provide an update on the situation at the city’s troubled Mass. and Cass encampment. She is scheduled to speak at 11:30 a.m. at Roxbury’s Clifford Park. On Wednesday, the city underwent another cleanup effort at Mass. and Cass, approximately 10 months […]
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Boston mayor to announce new commissioner of police department
Boston mayor to announce new commissioner of police department Updated: 5:18 AM EDT Jul 13, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript IN ROXBURY. TODD: AT A PLAYGROUND HERE IN ROXBURY THE MAYOR IS SET TO REVEAL WHO SHE HAS SELECTED FOR THE POLICE COMMISSIONER POST. MAYOR MICHELLE WU CONVENED A COMMITTEE IN JANUARY TO HELP SELECT […]
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Mayor Wu to announce new Boston police commissioner on Wednesday
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is scheduled to name the next commissioner of the Boston Police Department on Wednesday.The mayor will host an 11 a.m. news conference at the Gertrude Howes Playground on Moreland Street in Roxbury to announce the new Boston police commissioner.The announcement comes eight days after she said the city was “getting very […]
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