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June 10, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board to Conduct Adult Mosquito Abatement Tonight

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) will conduct spray missions tonight, targeting adult populations of mosquitoes. Treatments will be conducted by truck between the hours of 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., weather permitting, in the following areas:

• Algiers & Tall Timbers/Brechtel bounded by General De Gaulle Drive, the parish line, Behrman Avenue, and the Intracoastal Waterway.

November 7, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy and Health Department Announce Developing Series of Free Narcan and Stop the Bleed Trainings for Hospitality Workers

The Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy, in collaboration with the Health Department, is excited to announce a developing series of Narcan and Stop the Bleed trainings to equip hospitality workers with critical, life-saving skills. These free trainings will provide participants with the knowledge to respond effectively to overdose incidents and severe injuries, helping to make the nightlife community safer. To maximize accessibility, trainings will be scheduled in neighborhoods across the city.

August 5, 2022 | From City of New Orleans

A Back to School Giveaway at the Milne Rec Center on August 5, 2022

On Friday, August 5th, 2022, the Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office (NEO) hosted a Back To School Fair in Gentilly at the Milne Rec Center!

At the event, NEO gave away over 500 school bags, all filled with schools supplies, 1000 Aquarium/Zoo tickets, 500 mini golf passes, and 500 books by Author Jared The Dreamer.

Overall over 700 residents were in attendance! Several residents received COVID-19 tests and students received haircuts on site. Park Place Premier Barber School also provided over 75 vouchers for students to receive haircuts at their convenience!

Over a dozen community organizations and City departments tabled at the community resource fair, providing students and parents information and services beneficial for the upcoming school year.

October 6, 2017 | From City of New Orleans

CANCELLED: District "C" Catch Basin Clean-up Day

In anticipation of inclement weather this weekend, the District "C" Catch Basin cleanup day scheduled for tomorrow, October 7, has been cancelled. 

District "B" clean up day will be held next Saturday, October 14. You are welcome to volunteer for this event, or other upcoming clean-up days. To select a day that works for you, click here.

August 4, 2023 | From City of New Orleans

A Back to School Giveaway at Joe W. Brown Park on August 4th, 2023

This past Friday, over 1,000 New Orleanians attended the Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office Back to School Fair at Joe W. Brown Memorial Park.

Close to 700 students were served with backpacks and school supplies. The event was more than just a school supply giveaway.

Thanks to the Audubon Institute and City Park Conservancy, over 1,500 attraction passes were provided to students and their families. To ease financial pressures of the back-to-school season, NEO teamed up with six local barbers who provided free haircuts to over 100 children.

The atmosphere was full of joy, as students enjoyed face painting, sno-balls, pizza, fresh juices, and a video game truck.

Parents were also able to gain valuable information from resource fair partners, which covered topics such as healthcare, healthy foods, and housing security.

August 11, 2016 | From City of New Orleans

Caregivers Retreat, September 19

 

March 23, 2022 | From City of New Orleans

A Neighborhood Cares Day at the Donsereaux/Harrison Playground on March 23, 2022

On March 23rd, 2022, the Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office held a Neighborhood Cares Day at Donsereaux/Harrison Playground in Algiers.

A team of 75 volunteers, including Mayor Cantrell, participated in a neighborhood clean-up, collecting over 150 trash bags and 75 bulk items, as well as clearing over 30 catch basins.

City Departments also worked to abate 17 lots throughout the neighborhood and demolish two blighted buildings. Volunteers also made improvements to the playground, including building and installing benches, re-painting the clubhouse, striping the basketball court, and restoring fencing.

Dozens of community organizations and city departments tabled at the playground for Community Resource Fair, providing neighbors crucial information and services, including COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, job opportunities, and blood pressure checks.

August 23, 2017 | From City of New Orleans

Catch Basin Tips

Catch basins serve as the entry point of our drainage system. 

- Build up of leaves and other debris will collect in front of and on top of your catch basin which may block rain water from flowing into the drainage system and contribute to street flooding.

-Call 311 to report basins in need of repair or interior cleaning. 

- An interior cleaning requires a professional crew. Please do not attempt to lift catch basin lid or insert anything into the catch basin.

Help reduce the risk of street flooding by following these tips:

-Do not dispose of anything in the catch basin– especially grease, construction debris, or any toxic materials.

-Avoid parking on the catch basin.

-Please call 311 to report catch basins that are not fully functioning.

3 simple steps to improve drainage: 

1. Remove leaves, grass and other visible debris in front of the catch basin opening and nearby area, especially before a rain storm.

2. Place lawn clippings in garbage cans, and never blow, or sweep them down the catch basin.

3. Encourage your neighbors to do the same.

March 12, 2022 | From City of New Orleans

A Neighborhood Cares Day at the Keller Community Center on March 12, 2022

On Saturday, March 12th, the Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office, residents, churches, schools, and businesses came together for a community care day and resource fair in Central City!

In coordination with Hands On New Orleans, volunteers beautified the neighborhood by removing litter/debris near the Keller Community Center and surrounding streets.

Residents enjoyed FREE food, FREE Covid-19 tests and vaccines, music, a resource fair and more!

March 1, 2015 | From City of New Orleans

City and NOPD Announce Third Open Enrollment for Police Community Advisory Board

PCAB Open Enrollment ends on March 31, 2015. Online applications can be submitted and will be accepted year-round to fill additional vacancies as they occur.

About

The PCAB Advisory Group is a district-based participation structure that creates one advisory group per NOPD District (eight total). PCAB members serve a 24-month term. The advisory group does not have any decision-making authority, but does meet quarterly to achieve the following goals:

• Maintain a consistent partnership between the community and law enforcement;
• Serve to help reduce crime and enhance the quality of life for all citizens;
• Establish goals that can be accomplished through positive and open communications;
• Assist law enforcement in helping to maintain police standard for accountability;
• Create processes to help address issues of bias-based policing;
• Improve interaction between police and citizens through education and training; and
• Strengthen and ensure the application of equal protection under the law for all citizens.

PCAB is the framework for a public participation plan with the NOPD to engage in a collaborative problem-solving process that supports both the community and the police department. PCABs have the responsibility to vet community ideas/suggestions, work with NOPD to understand operations processes and challenges and build consensus on priority items important to the community before submitting recommendations to NOPD for consideration. PCABs also have the responsibility of assisting NOPD in recruitment efforts.

Eligibility Requirements

Membership is open to all residents in the city of New Orleans who are 18 years or older and interested in serving as a volunteer leader in their respective police district.

How to Apply

Applications for selection can be found online or may be picked up at the Neighborhood Engagement Office at City Hall or any NOPD Station. Completed applications may be submitted online, emailed to neighborhoods@nola.gov or returned to any NOPD station.

September 9, 2023 | From City of New Orleans

A Community Clean-Up at the Cut-Off Recreation Center in Algiers on September 9th, 2023

On Saturday, September 9th, the Mayor’s Neighborhood Office held a highly successful Community Clean-Up at the Cut-Off Recreation center in Algiers.

Over 60 volunteers donated their time to beautify and clean the neighborhood. Many groups provided volunteers for the event, including Asbury United Methodist Church, Dillard University, and Algiers neighborhood associations.

The enthusiastic crew collected over 1,800 cubic gallons of trash, 25 tires, 20 bulk items, and also cleared catch basins. City departments were also out in force in the neighborhood cutting lots and filling potholes.

The Department of Public Works filled a notoriously disruptive pothole that restricted access to the Cut-Off Recreation Center and the Asbury United Methodist Church.

September 8, 2017 | From City of New Orleans

City Celebrates Opening of Newly Renovated NOPD Third District Police Station and Training Academy

On September 5, Mayor Mitch Landrieu joined City officials to celebrate the opening of the renovated $2.4 million NOPD Third District Station (4650 Paris Ave.) and $3 million Training Academy (4650 Paris Ave.). NOPD also launched its 181st recruit class. The 11,585 square foot Police Station and 24,000 square foot Training Academy are state-of-the-art, hurricane resilient facilities. Post renovation, the NOPD Third District building and the Training Academy traded locations to better utilize building space.

Special thanks to Lena Williams, ally of the Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office and passionate neighborhood advocate, for her words of encouragement and celebration regarding this exciting asset in the 3rd Police District.