The state has reinstated monthly bonuses to some of Gusman’s deputies, but questions remain
The state says everything is fine, but we found potential problems with 27 deputies.
Author: Charles Maldonado
- About Charles Maldonado
- Charles Maldonado is the editor of The Lens. He previously worked as The Lens' government accountability reporter, covering local politics and criminal justice. Prior to joining The Lens, he worked for Gambit, New Orleans
Council committee approves rental registry, though many concerns remain
Proposed ordinance would require most — but not all — rental units to be inspected once every three years.
Orleans sheriff plans new facility for inmates who need mental-health and medical care
Sheriff Marlin Gusman has wanted to build such a facility, but the proposal is smaller than what he has envisioned.
Fired city parking director claims department employees retaliated against four former coworkers
All four have provided key testimony to support Zepporiah Edmonds in her case against the city.
Next April, you’ll be able to check with the city to see if your neighbors are renting through Airbnb
The city will post names and addresses online.
The top pick for a post at the 911 center is a cop who was suspended for getting medical treatment on the clock
The board overseeing the center could vote to hire Sgt. Willie Davis at its meeting Friday.
Former official at 911 call center says she was fired for criticizing deputy mayor
Frith Malin says her employment ended because she clicked “reply all.”
How will Trump’s policies affect police reforms in New Orleans? Too soon to tell.
Trump and a few of his candidates for attorney general want to cut federal funding to cities that don’t aid immigration agents.
Many New Orleans voters are still driving farther to vote than before Katrina
Many polling places were flooded by the storm, so elections officials consolidated them. Ten years later, many of us are still driving farther to vote than we did before the storm. The average distance to a voting location in the core of the city has increased 50 percent since 2004.
Former coworker says there were plenty of reasons to fire city’s parking director
Zepporiah Edmonds claims she was forced out because she blew the whistle on corruption.
