The letter also addresses a failure to properly survey a potential prehistoric site.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Study: Last year, 911 calls responded to by NOPD were rarely for violent crime
Group says the statistics show a need for alternative, non-police responses.
Posted inCriminal Justice
After troubled pilot program, city moving forward with plan to respond to mental health emergencies without police
Mayor Cantrell has signed a $1.3 million contract with a non-profit to provide behavioral health crisis response services.
Posted inBehind The Lens
Behind The Lens episode 181: ‘This is paradise’
A carbon sequestration project has residents worried about the future of Lake Maurepas. A mental health crisis intervention program in New Orleans. And The Lens’ newsroom has a new editor.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Council approves funding to blanket French Quarter with surveillance cameras
The funding will more than triple the number of cameras in the French Quarter.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Council defers $70M BioDistrict deal following community opposition
It’s unclear when the contract will come back for consideration before the council, but the BioDistrict hopes it will come up as soon as Oct. 20.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Council to consider controversial $70M BioDistrict tax plan
The proposal would send new sales tax growth in the district to its unelected board, raising concerns from neighborhood groups.
Posted inEnvironment
Greenfield still working with consultant accused of misconduct by whistleblower
A whistleblower accused a Greenfield contractor of omitting key information from a legally required cultural resource report. And the Army Corps of Engineers has raised doubts about its work.
Posted inEnvironment
‘Blue hydrogen’ project threatens fragile, valuable ecosystem of Lake Maurepas, residents fear
Carbon below, wellheads above the lake’s surface raise concerns about the project.
Posted inInside the News Room
The Lens appoints interim editor
Longtime reporter Marta Jewson named interim editor.