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Hamilton Spectator
30-04-2025
- Health
- Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath hospitalized, awaiting surgery after accident
Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath has been hospitalized after being injured in an accident. The mayor's office said in a statement Tuesday that Horwath is awaiting surgery and further medical assessment to determine the scope of treatment required. 'Depending on medical advice, Mayor Horwath may take a short medical leave to focus on rest and recovery,' the statement said. 'During this time, the Office of the Mayor will ensure continuity of leadership and ongoing support for City Council and City operations.' Details about the accident are unclear. The statement said Horwath is in 'good spirits' and regular communication with her team. 'We thank Hamiltonians for their continued support, understanding, and well wishes.'
Filipino Times
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Filipino Times
Marcos signs law mandating immediate burial of Filipino Muslims in accordance with Islamic rites
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. has signed into law Republic Act No. 12160, a measure requiring the proper and immediate burial of deceased Filipino Muslims in observance of Islamic traditions. The new law affirms the State's recognition of the right of Filipino Muslims to lay their dead to rest promptly—specifically, before the next call to prayer—as mandated by Islamic customs. 'To this end, the State shall require that proper and immediate burial of the bodies of dead Muslims must be observed in accordance with Islamic rites,' the law states. Under Section 3 of RA 12160, Muslim burials must take place as soon as possible—even without a death certificate at the time. However, the individual who conducted the burial or a next of kin must report the death within 30 days to the local health officer, who will then issue the death certificate and determine the cause of death. In the absence of a health officer or their representative, the death must be reported to the Office of the Mayor, which will then facilitate the issuance of the certificate—unless there is forensic interest in the remains. In such cases, the family must first be informed before any examination by law enforcement can proceed. The law also requires that the certificate be submitted to the local civil registrar within 30 days for registration. To uphold this right, hospitals, clinics, funeral homes, morgues, detention centers, and similar facilities are now mandated to release Muslim cadavers within 24 hours for burial in accordance with Islamic practices. The body must be wrapped in white cloth, placed in a leak-proof bag or wooden box, and properly sealed. Importantly, institutions are prohibited from withholding the release of a cadaver due to unpaid hospital bills or other related fees. The family may instead issue a promissory note or agree to a payment arrangement. Violators—individuals or institutions—who delay or refuse the release of Muslim cadavers for unjustifiable reasons, including non-payment of dues, face penalties ranging from one to six months in jail, fines of ₱50,000 to ₱100,000, or both. If the violator is a corporation or similar entity, the responsible officers will be held accountable. Senator Robin Padilla, who sponsored the measure in the Senate, hailed the enactment of the law as a 'triumph for Muslims,' calling it a simple yet meaningful step forward in respecting Islamic customs in the country.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
NYC to temporarily pause compost fines for smaller buildings
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York City is temporarily pausing fines on smaller buildings found not composting, city officials said Thursday. Effective immediately, compost fines will not affect buildings under 30 units in New York City, according to the mayor's office. More Local News Buildings with more than 30 units that have received more than four warnings from the sanitation department will still be fined $100 for not composting, according to the mayor's office. This policy will be expanded to all buildings by the end of the year, city officials said. However, the mayor's office stressed that composting is still 'mandatory,' despite the pause in fines for smaller buildings. A spokesperson for the mayor's office released the following statement. 'Make no mistake: Composting continues to be mandatory in New York City. Mayor Adams has led by example on this issue and composts daily, whether he is at Gracie Mansion or at City Hall, but he has also heard from New Yorkers across all five boroughs — including at town halls — who still have questions about this extremely important program. In an effort to facilitate even higher participation, we will conduct additional outreach and education on composting before issuing fines to the most persistent offenders who repeatedly refuse to compost. Through the end of the year, we will be distributing additional education materials and holding more community events about how to sort out waste.' Spokesperson for the Office of the Mayor of New York City This is a developing story. Please refresh the page for updates. Finn Hoogensen is a digital journalist who has covered local news for more than six years. He has been with PIX11 News since 2022. See more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
STL launches OneStopGov portal to modernize services
ST. LOUIS – The city of St. Louis announced a new digital portal that allows unique access for interactions within the city, the Office of the Mayor announced today. Called OneStopGov—help funded by the American Rescue Plan Act—the portal aims to modernize city services for residents. In its launch, one feature St. Louisans can have access to is online special events, which strives to help event organizers. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Other features residents can have with this platform include: 24/7 online access to the permitting platform A more streamlined application process Automatic routing to relevant City departments Digital payment capabilities Email notifications of status updates Ability to save and resume applications According to Mayor Tishaura Jones, this platform seeks to make interactions between locals and businesses convenient and user-friendly. 'Filling out paper forms and going to City Hall can be a long and sometimes frustrating process, taking away time from more important things for residents, businesses and the City,' Jones said. As of right now, this app can help event organizers, giving them the chance to apply for permits for their events in an efficient manner. In future updates, OneStopGov looks to also serve food and liquor vendors. Individuals who do not have access to a computer or prefer to apply in person for permits may call 314-589-6640 for an appointment with City Hall. OneStopGov can be viewed here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
STL offers funds to emergency shelter, outreach and rehousing
ST. LOUIS – The city of St. Louis is accepting a proposal in a bidding process that will allow it to receive funds from the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). These funds will be directed for homeless services across the city, beginning July 1, the Office of the Mayor announced today. 'The Emergency Solutions Grant allows the City to fund providers in the community who are doing innovative work to provide shelter, housing, and support to the unhoused,' said Adam Pearson, director of the Department of Human Services. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Pearson further went on to express gratitude for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as the Community Development Administration (CDA), for allowing the funds to become available. Multiple component types exist in ESG's funding that are going to the city, which include: Emergency shelter Street outreach Rapid rehousing Homeless prevention Data collection/HMIS Mayor Tishaura Jones also made a statement, expressing thankfulness for the Department of Human Services. Jones said that collaborating with providers for homeless shelters is optimal for helping individuals in the St. Louis area. 'While our city and region move toward a proven housing-first approach, we will continue to use every tool in our toolbox to help unhoused members of our community right now, and I am thankful for everyone who has been and will be involved in that effort,' Jones said. Person struck and killed by Metro train behind Ikea store Unhoused service providers who look to receive ESG funds are asked to submit an application, as well as visit the city's website for more information. Qualifications for applications are determined by their spending, adherence to federal regulations and past performances. The deadline for the application is 4 p.m. on April 2. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
