New Orleans Convention Center selects developer to build new riverfront neighborhood
The Convention Center and development team now enter a year-long negotiating period for the massive new development.
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Court hearings suspended this week as DA’s office and public defenders attempt to address backlog
Public defenders have pushed for mass dismissals of old cases and misdemeanors, but DA Jason Williams says prosecutors will look at each case individually
Monitors anticipate NOPD could be in full compliance with consent decree by July
City working on COVID vaccine equity as vaccinations of white residents outpace vaccinations of Black residents
City-run initiatives are reaching more people of color, according to officials. But private vaccination sites may attract a whiter group.
Convention Center moving forward with ambitious plan to build new neighborhood on vacant riverfront land
The plan had previously been put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
NOLA Public Schools adopts CDC’s guidelines lowering distancing requirements
Cases among school staff, students remain low in the latest district update.
During first month in office, DA Jason Williams dismissed over 400 cases previously accepted by Cannizzaro
The office accepted 247 cases in the same period.
OPSB supports legislation giving superintendent less power in state law
If Bouie’s bill passes with an OPSB-proposed amendment, the board would have more power. But nothing would necessarily change.
After past troubled attempts, New Orleans looks to set up new electronic monitoring system for criminal defendants
The details are still being worked out, but the city has already taken a look at one proposal.
State appeals court upholds ruling against DA’s office in fake subpoena records case
A district court judge ruled that former DA Cannizzaro is personally liable for more than $50,000 in penalties. Jason Williams’ DA’s office is responsible for the plaintiff’s attorney costs.
