News & Announcements

January 17, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Cold Weather Expected Overnight as City Monitors Conditions and Expands Shelter Access

The New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP), in partnership with the New Orleans Health Department (NOHD) and the Office of Homeless Services and Strategy (OHSS), is monitoring cold weather conditions overnight on Saturday, January 17, 2026.  During the early morning hours on Sunday, January 18, 2026, “feels like” temperatures are forecast to dip to near freezing for a few hours, with the potential for light rain or brief sleet.  

January 17, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor Helena Moreno Limits Necessary Furloughs Among Frontline Employees, Shifting Burden Away from Most Vulnerable Workers

This week, the Moreno Administration released details of the employee furloughs that were part of the comprehensive package devised by Moreno and her team to balance the budget after inheriting a more than $200m deficit.

Critically, Moreno ordered furloughs to be allocated primarily to the highest-compensated employees, while those making under $40,000 annually will actually be exempt from furloughs. This innovative approach places the burden on those that are most able to manage the difficult measures, while freeing those that are likely least able to absorb cuts from furloughs.

January 16, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor Helena Moreno Is “All In” For New Orleans As She Leads the City In A New Direction During the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day ff Service

Mayor Helena Moreno will begin the day in Algiers for the weather-delayed All In For Our Community Day of Service, joining volunteers dedicated to improving neighborhoods across the city. She will then attend a special service at New Zion Baptist Church honoring Dr. King’s enduring legacy. Following the service, Mayor Moreno will participate in and help lead the annual MLK Commission March, which will conclude with a wreath-laying ceremony at Felicity Street and Claiborne Avenue.

January 16, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Lane Closure on 2400-2600 Tulane Ave (S Miro St to S Broad St)

On Monday, January 19, 2026, starting at 8:00 am, will be closing off the parking and exterior driving lane of Tulane Ave. (South Miro St to South Board St), to
vehicular traffic to facilitate water utility replacement by Department of Public Works contractor, Hard Rock Construction, LLC. Safety is our main priority; therefore, we are encouraging everyone to follow all traffic signage and construction directions placed in the area. Traffic will reopen by 6:00 p.m. on February 12, 2026, weather permitting.

January 16, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lake Forest Boulevard Canal Bridge Closure

New Orleans--The City of New Orleans announces the immediate closure of the eastbound portion of the Lake Forest Boulevard Canal Bridge. This closure will remain in effect until further notice.

January 16, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Temporary Lane and Sidewalk Impacts on Prytania Street for Right-of-Way Improvements

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that beginning Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 7:00 a.m., crews will begin right-of-way improvements on Prytania Street between Peniston Street and Delachaise Street in the Touro area.

January 15, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor Moreno Launches Two Major Initiatives for Faster Street Maintenance

Today, Mayor Helena Moreno announced two major initiatives to begin expediting street repairs in New Orleans. First, the Mayor directed the Department of Public Works (DPW) to start lessening dependence on contractors and begin handling more minor sidewalk and street repairs in-house by DPW crews. Second, she has launched the Infrastructure Coordinating Council to help expedite major street infrastructure projects similar to the group formed during the Super Bowl to ensure that there’s coordination, collaboration, and urgency to complete projects.

January 13, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Governmental Affairs Committee Confirmation Hearings

Pursuant to the City Charter, the New Orleans City Council’s Government Affairs Committee, chaired by Council President JP Morrell, will hold confirmation hearings to consider the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Avegno as the Director of the Department of Human Services as well as the appointment of Charline Gipson as City Attorney.  Mayor Moreno will make remarks in support of her nominees, and other deputy mayors will be introduced to the public.

January 13, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Begins "Lights On" Initiative in New Orleans East as Part of Mayor Moreno’s Public Safety Priorities

On her second day in office, Mayor Helena Moreno joined Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Michael Harrison, Deputy CAO of Infrastructure Stephen Nelson, Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams, Councilmember Jason Hughes, and New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick in New Orleans East to mark the first step of her Lights On initiative. The effort is a cornerstone of the mayor’s 100-day priorities and reflects a whole-of-government approach to public safety and infrastructure challenges in underserved communities.

City officials were on site Tuesday, January 13, outside of the Huntington Park Apartments on Crowder and the I-10 Service Road. This stretch of five to ten blocks highlights the recently completed lighting improvements. City leaders discussed the public safety and infrastructure coordination efforts. Repairs took place at nearby Willows Apartments.

“We recognize this is a public safety issue, and we’re taking the first of many steps to address crime in New Orleans East,” said Mayor Helena Moreno. “New Orleans East has been ignored for way too long. Not anymore!” Mayor Moreno shared.

January 12, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor Helena Moreno to Kick Off Citywide Lighting Improvements with “Lights On” Event In New Orleans East

Mayor Helena Moreno will join District Attorney Jason Williams, Councilmember Jason Hughes, along with her executive leadership team, in New Orleans East at the Willows to highlight her longtime efforts to improve lighting across the city and kick off her “Lights On” initiative. This effort will highlight the public safety and quality of life improvements that come with functioning city lighting, one of the ways she intends to improve basic services as mayor in collaboration, as well as her commitment to collaboration with the City Council and public safety leaders like District Attorney Williams.  

The event is but the first step of “Lights On,” a cornerstone of her 100-day priorities, focused on improving public safety and delivering coordinated infrastructure improvements in every neighborhood of New Orleans.