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The City of New Orleans is waiving late fees on unpaid parking and traffic camera tickets through Nov. 30, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to save.
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The New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission proudly announces this week’s Athlete of the Week, continuing its celebration of exceptional youth athletes competing in NORD youth and m0iddle school leagues.
Week 9 Athlete of the Week: Tyreek “Reek” Lonzo
The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy (OCE) has announced a temporary pause of the Cultural Economy Funding Program for the Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Cycle. The decision comes amid ongoing Citywide budget constraints and impending budget cuts for 2026.
The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that starting Monday, Nov. 11 at 7 a.m., there will be full lane closures to all through traffic in Eastbound lanes of Old Gentilly Road, within the current construction footprint running from Louisa Street to Desire Parkway. These full lane closures are expected to last from 7 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. to allow SWBNO to complete waterline repairs. These waterline repairs are needed to complete the concrete panel replacements already underway. After SWBNO water work is completed, traffic will resume the construction traffic pattern that was in place to complete the roadway work.
On Friday, November 7, 2025, at 9:53 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to a reported fire at 12345 N. I-10 Service Rd. NOFD Fire Operations personnel arrived on the incident scene at the Carmel Brook Apartments, at 10:02 a.m., finding the left side of building 24 heavily involved in flames on the second and third floors.
NEW ORLEANS, LA — The New Orleans City Council yesterday approved a slate of major affordable housing developments that will bring about 600 new affordable units online in Districts B and C. This funding comes from capital outlay bonds that are dedicated to construction projects, not from the general fund. Together, the Rivana, BW Cooper, NSA, and Esplanade DeLille projects represent a significant step toward addressing the city’s housing needs and expanding access for working families, seniors, and residents across income levels.
NEW ORLEANS, LA - During Week Four of the 2026 budget season, the Council held Proposed Budget Hearings on November 4 and 5. During those final two days, the Council received presentations from departments such as the Law Department, the New Orleans Council on Aging, the Office of Homeless Services and Strategies, and more.
New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating a suspect wanted for aggravated battery by shooting.
NEW ORLEANS, LA – At its regular meeting today, the City Council authorized a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement to fund roadway and right-of-way infrastructure improvements within the River District and to redirect funding toward the development of affordable housing, such as the planned Rivana Apartments project. The Council also adopted an Ordinance to establish the City of New Orleans Employee Emergency Payroll Fund, among other measures.
November 6, 2025 | From NOPD News
New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for theft by fraud, identity theft, and illegal transmission of monetary funds.
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On May 7, 2018, LaToya Cantrell made history as New Orleans’ first woman mayor in its 300-year history. After that historic victory, Mayor Cantrell was inaugurated to a second term on January 10, 2022. Her passion for the City of Yes and her dedication to its residents remains stronger than ever.
Mayor Cantrell remains focused on the issues of public safety, infrastructure, affordable housing and improving the quality of life for all New Orleans residents.
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