Joshua Bruno, the owner/landlord of Metrowide Apartments filed for bankruptcy last Thursday on five low-income apartment complexes. In 2020, Big Easy Magazine reported on the state of one of those complexes in our piece Slumlord City: How New Orleans Rentals are Failing Working Families.
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Gov. Edwards Denies AP Report Showing He Knew Circumstances of Greene’s Death
February 2, 2022According to the AP report, Gov. Edwards was notified of the violent circumstances of Ronald Greene’s death within hours of his May 2019 arrest, stating that they obtained text messages showing this through a public records request.
City Council Members Press Ferguson on “Lack of Urgency” Producing Crime Plan
February 1, 2022“Unfortunately, the Superintendent has time to attend parades but no urgency to produce a plan to be part of implementing the necessary changes to make us safe.” -JP Morrell, New Orleans City Council Vice President
EPA Moves to Curb Harmful Pollution in Vulnerable Louisiana Communities
January 28, 2022Following his Journey to Justice Tour, US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan announced on Wednesday that the agency will begin taking action to bring some environmental justice to Louisiana’s more vulnerable communities.
Mayor Cantrell Announces Next Steps In Gordon Plaza Relocation
January 26, 2022Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued a statement today announcing the next steps in the planned relocation of Gordon Plaza residents as part of the city’s partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The city is opening a requisition for a third party to assess the value of properties of those residents who wish to move out of Gordon Plaza within the next two weeks.
Moreno: Entergy Pullout Won’t Stop SWBNO Substation
January 25, 2022Entergy’s move to pull out of a major agreement to provide $30 million for a dedicated substation at the Sewerage & Water Board’s Carrolton Plant won’t stop the substation from moving forward, said New Orleans City Council President Helena Moreno on Monday.
Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Early End to Pandemic Unemployment
January 24, 2022Judge Tim Kelly found that Louisiana was not legally required to participate in federal unemployment programs, leaving Louisiana’s unemployed residents with no legal rights to pursue their claim.
Study: Link Between Pollution, Poverty, and Cancer Rates Clear in Louisiana
January 20, 2022Air pollution is a clear contributing factor to Louisiana’s high cancer rates, particularly in marginalized and poorer rural communities such as the area known as “Cancer Alley,” says a new study from Tulane University.
No New Statewide Mitigation Measures In Spite of Record-Breaking Surge
January 13, 2022On Thursday, Gov. John Bel Edwards continued to encourage residents to wear a mask indoors and out, social distance, and work from home if possible as cases continue to surge across Louisiana. Over the last several weeks, the state has broken the single-day pandemic record four times. On Wednesday, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) reported 17,592 new cases.
BREAKING: New Orleans Reinstates Mask Mandate
January 11, 2022The City of New Orleans announced via NOLA Ready on Tuesday that the citywide mask mandate will be reinstated effective 6:00 am on Wednesday, Jan. 12. Masks will be required indoors throughout the city, including in bars, restaurants, fitness centers, entertainment venues, K-12 schools, healthcare facilities, and on all public transportation.
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