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November 10, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NOFD Urges Home Heating Safety as Cooler Weather Arrives

As temperatures begin to drop across southeast Louisiana, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is reminding residents to take extra precautions when heating their homes. Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires during cold weather months, and following simple safety measures can prevent tragedy.

November 10, 2025 | From NOPD News

Suspect Wanted For Aggravated Assault

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for domestic aggravated assault, extortion, stalking, and unlawful communications.

November 10, 2025 | From NOPD News

Suspects Wanted For Burglary

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating two suspects wanted for vehicle burglary.

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 7, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NOFD Responds to Two-Alarm Fire at NOE Apartment Complex

 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.

November 7, 2025 | From City Council

Councilmember Lesli Harris Champions The Approval of Funding for Four Major Affordable Housing Developments in Districts B and C

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.

November 7, 2025 | From City Council

2026 Proposed Budget Hearings Week Four Summary

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.