News & Announcements

November 20, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

NOMTRCB Will Conduct Area Wide Spray Missions Tonight

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) reported yesterday that mosquito pools collected from the East Bank of Orleans Parish this week have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). WNV cycles between wild birds and mosquitoes and can be transmitted to humans and animals by the bite of an infected mosquito. These positive samples indicate that WNV is actively circulating among local mosquitoes and bird populations.

November 20, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Provides Update on Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection for Thanksgiving Holiday

The City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation today announced the Thanksgiving holiday collection schedule for residents and businesses at eligible properties that receive solid waste and recyclable materials collection services by the City. 

Outside of the French Quarter and Downtown Development District, there will be no curbside trash or recycling collection at eligible properties serviced by the City on Thursday, Nov. 27

November 19, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ISSUES OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON TERMINATION OF FEDERAL CONSENT DECREE

The City of New Orleans today issued the following statement in response to the termination of the Federal Consent Decree:

November 18, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

NOMTRCB Will Conduct Area-Wide Mosquito Abatement Tonight

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) will conduct area wide spray missions by truck tonight, Tuesday, November 18,

November 11, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

CITY, NOPD ADVANCES PUBLIC SAFETY MODERNIZATION WITH MARK43 DEPLOYMENT

The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) has taken a major step in modernizing law enforcement operations with the full deployment of the Mark43 Platform. This deployment marks the completion of a milestone modernization initiative that now equips more than 1,400 sworn officers across NOPD and 18 external agencies with a cloud-native Records Management System and Analytics solution. Spanning two enterprise-scale data migrations and more than 13 connected interfaces, this rollout represents one of the most comprehensive cloud-native public safety deployments in the region. 

November 11, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Invites Community to Virtual Meeting on Draft Priority Corridor Safety Strategy

The City of New Orleans invites residents to participate in a virtual meeting to review and provide feedback on draft recommendations for the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) New Orleans Safety Action Plan, a citywide initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation to eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes on local roadways.   

November 7, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

NORD ANNOUNCES ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

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

November 7, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

MAYOR’S OFFICE OF CULTURAL ECONOMY ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY PAUSE OF GRANT FUNDING PROGRAM IN 2026

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.

November 7, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES OF EASTBOUND LANES OF OLD GENTILLY ROAD (LOUISA ST TO DESIRE PKWY)

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. 

November 6, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND NORD CELEBRATE FACILITY UPGRADES AT WESLEY BARROW STADIUM

The City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission celebrated the completion of major facility upgrades at Wesley Barrow Stadium, representing a total investment of $1,417,892 in City Bonds and State Capital Outlay funds secured through Senator Jimmy Harris.