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Recent News About City of New Orleans
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NHTSA, NOPD Team Up For “Click It or Ticket” Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign During Thanksgiving Holidays
This Thanksgiving holiday, the NOPD is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on a high-visibility Click It or Ticket seat belt awareness campaign.
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NOPD Receives LHSC Grant to Fund 2024 Traffic Enforcement Programs
The NOPD has received a yearlong grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC) that will help to fund high visibility traffic safety enforcement activities in 2024.
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City Of New Orleans Celebrates $225,000 In Grant Funding To Tree Planting Partners
The City of New Orleans today announced that the Department of Parks & Parkways has awarded a total of $225,000 for their 2023 Tree Planting Grant.
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Mayor Cantrell Issues Statement On Veteran's Day
Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued the following statement in celebration of Veteran’s Day
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Master Plan Amendment Hearing Scheduled for December 5, 2023
Master Plan Future Land Use Map (FLUM) change requests for Planning Districts two (2) through eight (8) will be heard on December 5, 2023, at 1:30pm in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
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New Orleans Recreation Development Commission to Host Annual Holiday Toy Drive
The New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission today announced it will host its 3rd Annual Toy Drive and Giveaway for the 2023 holiday season.
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Department of Public Works Advises Motorists of Potentially Compromised Roadways
The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) is advising motorists to be cautious of potentially compromised roadways due to extreme weather conditions.
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City to Host Free Paper Shredding During Recycling Drop-Off Event on Saturday, Nov. 11
The City of New Orleans today announced that on Saturday, Nov. 11, the Department of Sanitation will host a paper shredding event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
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November 14, 2023 CPC meeting to be held in Union Passenger Terminal
The November 14, 2023 City Planning Commission meeting will be held in the second floor conference room of Union Passenger Terminal, located at 1001 Loyola Avenue.
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Board of Zoning Adjustments Special Meeting November 13
The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a special meeting on Monday, November 13 at the Orleans Parish School Board at 2401 Westbend Parkway, Suite 1050.
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City of New Orleans and Partners Provide Updates on Underground Wildfire Response Efforts and Impacts
The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD), New Orleans Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP), Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) and Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LaDOTD) today provided updates on the active wildfire that is currently burning underground in forested wetlands on private property between Bayou Sauvage National Urban Wildlife Refuge and the Michoud Canal.
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City of New Orleans Celebrates Completion of $5.5 Million Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Roadwork Project
Mayor LaToya Cantrell yesterday was joined by Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Infrastructure Joseph Threat, Sewerage and Water of New Orleans General Superintendent Ron Spooner, District Director for Congressman Troy Carter’s Office Demetric Mercadel, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LaDOTD) Area Engineer Justin Guilbeau, Executive Director of Bike Easy Allene La Spina and Co-Founder of Happy Raptor Distilling Meagan Moreland to celebrate the completion of the $5.5 million, 14-block Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (St. Charles – S. Claiborne) roadwork project in Central City.
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Mayor Cantrell Swears In Anne Kirkpatrick As New Orleans Police Department Superindentent
Mayor LaToya Cantrell today administered the Oath of Office to Anne Kirkpatrick, making her the first woman confirmed as Superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD).
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City of New Orleans Receives $3.9 Million Grant from EPA for Expansion of Residential Recycling Services and Education
The City of New Orleans today joined Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 Administrator Dr.
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Traffic Advisory: Temporary Lane Shifts Extended for Allen Street and Pleasure Street
The City of New Orleans today announced that Department of Public Works (DPW) construction contractor, Barriere Construction Company, LLC, is continuing to implement a series of lane shifts to accommodate roadway restoration work in the Dillard neighborhood.
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City of New Orleans Announces LSU Offshore Wind Consortium Secures EDA Tech Hub Designation to Elevate Louisiana Energy Leadership
The City of New Orleans has joined President Biden and the Economic Development Administration (EDA) in announcing a Louisiana State University (LSU)-led consortium, Gulf Louisiana Offshore Wind (GLOW) Propeller, as one of only 31 newly designated Tech Hubs positioned to revitalize American manufacturing, create jobs and strengthen U.S. economic and national security within a decade.
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City of New Orleans and Partners Break Ground on St. Bernard Circle Apartments Project
The City of New Orleans today announced that HRI Communities and New Orleans Restoration Properties are moving forward with the development of the future St. Bernard Circle Apartments located at 1431 St. Bernard Ave. in the 7th Ward to create more affordable housing units.
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City of New Orleans Encourages Residents to Complete Slow Internet Challenge to Address Digital Divide
The City of New Orleans Office of Information Technology and Innovation (ITI), in partnership with ConnectLA, today announced the launch of the Slow Internet Challenge to address the digital divide throughout the city and increase access to fast, reliable internet services for all residents.
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Mayor Cantrell Issues Statement On Domestic Violence
Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued the following statement on domestic violence and the need for continued access to supportive services
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Mayor Cantrell Applauds Major Federal Awards for New Orleans Energy Resilience Efforts
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced this week that it awarded two major grant awards to Entergy New Orleans (ENO) and the State of Louisiana through the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program.