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Author Archives: Steve Beatty
Steve Beatty is the publisher and chief executive officer of The Lens. He worked as an editor for The Times-Picayune for 15 years, leaving New Orleans just before Katrina to take a position as an editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and quickly rising through the ranks to be an editor of the newspaper
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WWNO-FM, The Lens shift collaborative strategy to play to strengths
The University of New Orleans, which operates WWNO-FM, today announced revised plans to support a collaborative, nonprofit multimedia news operation, expanding the reporting role of The Lens and increasing the NPR affiliate’s focus on news and cultural information. The new plan shifts the effort from creating NewOrleansReporter.org and its newsroom to building on the established expertise, brand […]
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Are traffic stops for expired plates the best use of NOPD after storm?
After driving up South Carrollton Avenue through the major intersections of Claiborne Avenue, Earhart Boulevard and Canal Street, I watched drivers struggle at each four-way stop without traffic signals. Certainly, the New Orleans Police Department had better things to do in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac than direct traffic. Then I found out what they […]
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East bank District C residents lead their own budget forum
What if you had a public forum on city budget planning, but no city officials got involved? Organizers of tonight’s ad hoc resident-led meeting for City Council District C found that things are fairly smooth, productive and civil. The hourlong session led to suggestions very much in line with those heard at the official budget […]
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Mayor cuts back budget forums, so neighbors plan their own
East bank residents of New Orleans City Council District C are holding their own town-hall meeting tonight regarding the city’s proposed 2013 budget after Mayor Mitch Landrieu departed from previous years’ practice and decided not to hold such a meeting in their area. In each of the past two years, Landrieu has held seven community […]
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Missed the public forum on journalism? Replay it here
If you weren’t able to attend the New Orleans Coalition on Open Governance’s Wednesday night forum or catch it live on our site, we’re happy to offer it to you here.
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Public invited to add voice to discussion on changing media
In response to unprecedented changes sweeping the New Orleans journalism landscape, a forum is being held Wednesday night at Loyola University to ask community members what kind of news and information they want and how they want it delivered. The event will be from 7 to 9 p.m., preceded by a reception at 6:30. It […]
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Veteran editor and reporter joins The Lens for watchdog coverage
The Lens announces the addition of Steve Myers to its staff as deputy managing editor and senior staff writer. Myers will help guide The Lens’ development and digital strategy, ensuring that The Lens uses the latest tools and technology to conduct its public-interest journalism. Myers has experience in database analysis, environmental reporting and traditional follow-the-money […]
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Council vows to keep closer eye on Algiers Development District
New Orleans City Council members said Thursday they will more closely monitor the spending of the Algiers Economic Development District, which benefits from about $1.5 million annually in financial support from the city. The remarks came during a joint meeting of the council’s Budget, Audit and Board of Review committees. A critical report from the […]
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The Lens: Established, engaged and leading the way
Dear friends, It’s been quite a week for The Lens. First, we were named the best local news website in the Press Club of New Orleans awards, beating nola.com. We also took top honors for best print investigative story – for the second year in a row – and for publishing the best news-affiliated blog. […]