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11/13/2009 - HUNDREDS OF HEARINGS City holds hundreds of blight hearings
From November 11th to 13th the Office of Housing Code Enforcement held its fourth large-scale blight hearing event of the year at St. Maria Goretti Church. 778 properties were prosecuted. This is in addition to the weekly hearings that Code Enforcement already does.
11/13/2009 - DREAMS COME TRUE Classic Fairy Tale Art Opens at NOMA
The remarkable magic of Walt Disney is here in New Orleans. Today, November 13th, the New Orleans Museum of Art hosted a press conference to announce the opening of a one-of-a kind exhibit, “Dreams Come True,” a collection of artwork, sketches, paintings used in the production of the great fairy tale classics.
11/11/2009 - FEDERAL FELLOWSHIP Mayor Nagin Meets with the White House Fellows
On November 10th, Mayor C. Ray Nagin hosted a luncheon for the 15 2009-2010 White House Fellows, who will be in N.O for a week learning about the City’s recovery. Mayor Nagin shared his experiences as Mayor and answered questions regarding his administration and recovery progress.
11/10/2009 - EXPERIENCE THE VICTORY! National WWII Museum Cuts Ribbon on Expansion Project
EXPERIENCE THE VICTORY!Red, white, and blue covered the crowd drawn to the National WWII Museum’s monumental celebration of the completion and grand opening of its new facility. Mayor C. Ray Nagin joined local and state officials, as well as an array of Hollywood stars including Tom Hanks, Tom Brokhaw, and surprise guest Mickey Rooney, to welcome the museum’s expansion to the city and pay tribute to WWII veterans.
11/10/2009 - NEW PROJECT REVIVES CREATIVE INDUSTRY City of New Orleans Announces New Project
NEW PROJECT REVIVES CREATIVE INDUSTRYThe local momentum of creative arts, specifically the music and entertainment industries, is getting another boost from a new project announced by the City of New Orleans.
11/5/2009 - STRENGTHENING DISASTER RECOVERY FEMA and HUD co-chair working group for New Orleans area stakeholder
New Orleans’ recovery from Hurricane Katrina presents a learning opportunity in disaster recovery for the entire nation. This week, FEMA and HUD hosted one of five nation-wide conferences on disaster recovery at the University of New Orleans.
11/5/2009 - AMBASSADOR FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES City of New Orleans Recognizes Pearlie H. Elloie
An outstanding ambassador for children and their families New Orleans, Pearlie H. Elloie, was honored today by Mayor C. Ray Nagin on behalf of the City of New Orleans and its citizens.
11/5/2009 - EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHT City staffer named to Gambit's 40 under 40
A young, dedicated City employee is standing out in New Orleans for his immeasurable contribution to helping government safely evacuate citizens during the threat of a hurricane: Robert X. Fogarty.
11/5/2009 - 9th WARD HEALTH CLINIC BEGINS DEMOLITION Clinic on North Claiborne Avenue Starts Demolition Process
The City of New Orleans began the demolition of the Katherine Benson Health Clinic on Tuesday, November 3rd.
11/3/2009 - THEATER LIGHTS SHINE BRIGHT Ceremony Turns On Saenger Theater Lights
Canal Street packed a crowd on Thursday evening for an exciting ceremony that turned the landmark Saenger Theater marquee into a shining beacon of recovery.

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