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April 9, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

UPDATED: City of New Orleans to Offer Utility Assistance This Week to Eligible Renters in Danger of Service Disconnection

Please note, due to the anticipated extreme weather tomorrow, the utility assistance events will now take place Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12.

April 9, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City Hall Closed to Public Tomorrow, April 10 in Anticipation of Severe Weather Impacts

The City of New Orleans today announced that in anticipation of severe weather impacting New Orleans and the surrounding areas, City Hall and other City buildings will be closed to the public on Wednesday, April 10. City services will remain open virtually. City Hall will resume normal operations on Thursday, April 11, unless otherwise indicated.  

April 9, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

UPDATE: TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lane Closures on Eastbound I-610 for Streetlight Repairs

Update, please note the I-610 closure scheduled for tomorrow Wednesday, April 10 has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 2p.m. due to anticipated inclement weather. 

April 9, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

CANCELLED - April 10 Design Advisory Committee meeting

The April 10 meeting of the Design Advisory Committee is cancelled due to the closure of City Hall.  It will be rescheduled and the new meeting date will be posted once it is determined. 

April 9, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

CANCELLED - CPC Zoning and Land Use Committee meeting of April 9, 2024

The April 9, 2024 meeting of the CPC Zoning and Land Use Committee is cancelled due to a lack of quorum.  It will be rescheduled in the near future and an announcment will be posted with the new meting date. 

April 9, 2024 | From NOPD News

Suspect Wanted For Theft

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating a suspect wanted for theft.  

April 8, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans to Offer Utility Assistance This Week to Eligible Renters in Danger of Service Disconnection

The Mayor’s Office of Housing Policy and Community Development will host a community-based outreach event to provide financial assistance to eligible renters who are at risk of electric or water disconnection.

April 8, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

MAYOR CANTRELL ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF CLARENCE "FROGMAN" HENRY

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued the following statement on the passing of Clarence "Frogman" Henry.

April 8, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Updated: City of New Orleans Reminds Residents of Monthly ARPA Information Sessions

Please note the meeting on Thursday, April 11 has been moved to Nora Navra Library (1902 St. Bernard Ave.) Meeting Room.

NEW ORLEANS — On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 (H.R. 1319) into law. The $1.9 trillion package is designed to directly combat the COVID 19- pandemic and its impacts to states and municipalities. The City of New Orleans received $388 million in ARPA funds and as of February 2024, $245 million has been spent and another $48.5 million has been obligated, representing 76 percent of the City’s total appropriation.