But he will wait and review all the data to announce whether Louisiana will move to a new phase of reopening With less than a week to go before he is set to announce whether Louisiana is set to move into Phase 2 of its reopening, Gov. John Bel Edwards...
11,500 Face Masks Will Be Distributed Across the City Saturday
Members of the New Orleans City Council, in conjunction with community organizations are coming together to get 11,500 face masks in the hands of New Orleanians in give-away events that will take place Saturday throughout the city and on both the east and west banks of Orleans Parish. On Saturday,...
City of New Orleans Partners with Other Agencies to Incentivize Affordable Housing Developments
The New Orleans City Council, on May 21, approved an agreement between the city of New Orleans, Finance Authority of New Orleans (FANO), and Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) to help increase the affordable housing stock across the city. Through the agreement, FANO can offer financial incentives to builders of affordable...
Mobile COVID-19 Testing Headed to Venetian Isles and Little Woods This Week
In partnership with the Mayor's Office of Youth and Families and Councilwoman Cyndi Nguyen, Ochsner will be providing mobile COVID-19 testing in two locations in District E on Thursday, May 28, and Friday, May 29. The testing will reach residents in Venetian Isles and the Little Woods communities. Total Community...
Mobile Testing, Mask Give-away Takes Place in Algiers
District C Councilwoman Kristin Gisleson Palmer and Ocshner Health have teamed up to bring free COVID-19 testing and community mask giveaway in Algiers this week. Free, walk-up testing will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27, at the Greater St. Mary Baptist...
Mobile Testing Heads to Village de L’est in New Orleans East
On Tuesday, May 26, and Wednesday, May 27, there will be a mobile testing site for COVID-19 in at Vietnamese Initiatives Economic Training (VIET), 13435 Granville St., in the Village de L'est neighborhood in New Orleans East. Testing will run from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m or as long as...
City Council Advocates for Hazard Pay for Essential Frontline Workers During COVID-19
Today (Thursday, May 21), the City Council unanimously passed a resolution calling for the provision of hazard pay for frontline workers in the next federal coronavirus stimulus package. Council leaders say New Orleans relies heavily on essential workers, such as first responders, health care professionals, transit operators, grocery store clerks,...
$3 Trillion HEROES Act Promises More COVID-19 Relief for Consumers and Businesses
Will the U.S. Senate act swiftly on the new legislative plan? As the nation’s Center for Disease Control (CDC) tracks the spread of COVID-19, by mid-May, at least 1.6 million infections and over 92,000 deaths occurred. This data includes all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the territories of Guam, the Northern...
Businesses, Elected Officials Will Disseminate Masks, Water and More in New Orleans East Saturday, May 23
Local businesses, community leaders and elected officials will come together to provide water, masks, and treats to 250 families at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, in New Orleans East at Joe Brown Park, 5601 Read Blvd. District E Councilwoman Cyndi Nguyen said she is grateful to the many sponsors, organizers,...
National Urban League and Wells Fargo Partner to Keep People Housed in Response to COVID-19
The National Urban League has received funding to help people stay in their homes as part of the Wells Fargo Foundation’s $175 million commitment to assist people and communities in response to COVID-19. More than 300 grants have already been made since March to help nonprofits provide urgent housing services for vulnerable...