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Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
New Orleans councilman announces National Crime Victims' Rights Week events
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — New Orleans City Councilman Eugene Green joined law enforcement officials and victims of local crime at an event to kick off Crime Victims' Rights Week. Green announced a schedule of events happening throughout the week starting on Saturday with a butterfly release at 11 a.m. at Longue Vue House and Gardens. Belle Chasse Bridge tolling to start April 3 Other events are set to include a prayer service, a peace walk, the NOPD's Adopt-A-Block & Thrive and more. The events will recognize people who have been impacted by crime. Former New Orleans judge to announce run for Orleans Parish sheriff 'The most important reason that we are here today is to say to those who have been victimized by crime that you have support, and you can see that support behind me. You have organizations that have components that will help you. Please recognize that you are not alone,' said Green at Tuesday's news conference. The full list of events for National Crime Victims' Rights Week is as follows: April 5 at 11 a.m. 7 Bamboo Road April 6 at 9:30 a.m. 1925 Ursulines Ave. April 8 at 6 p.m. 701 N. Rampart St. April 9 at 3 p.m. 1120 S. Broad St. April 10 at 10 a.m. 1300 Perdido St. April 11 at 6 p.m. Bayou St. John near the Naked Tree April 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1922 Poland Ave. April 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2021 S. Dupre hospitalized following Tremé shooting Florida woman guilty of embezzling from New Orleans car dealership New Orleans councilman announces National Crime Victims' Rights Week events Booker sets record for longest Senate speech in history Coastal flooding likely over the next few days Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Demolition begins on abandoned Six Flags amusement park
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Bayou Phoenix team, elected officials and East New Orleans community representatives gathered at the abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East to celebrate the beginning of its demolition. 'This is the jewel of New Orleans in terms of redevelopment, and we need to focus our attention on it,' Councilman Eugene Green said. Local officials say the development will foster local businesses, create lasting jobs and bring the community together. City announces Park and Ride transportation plan head of Big Game in New Orleans 'This development is about people,' Demetric Mercadel said, speaking on behalf of Rep. Troy Carter. 'It's about ensuring that New Orleans East has the opportunity to flourish and grow, and in a way that benefits everyone.' Developers are turning the space into 'Bayou Phoenix', featuring a sports complex, family entertainment center, water park, movie production studio and much more. 'We think this is catalytic,' Bayou Phoenix Developer Troy Henry said. 'We think that at the end of the day, there will be a whole set of economic activities that will go on in this region as a result of this catalytic project.' It's not just about building new amenities, but instead, a new future for the area. 'Let's make sure that we honor the people who live out here, and make sure we continue investing, because the community deserves it. The people deserve it,' Councilman Oliver Thomas said. Construction is expected to start by the end of rain chance coming in Friday morning Funding freeze threatens El Paso port expansion Caroline Kennedy tells senators: RFK Jr. is a 'predator' National Guard troops conduct training exercises along South Texas border Disturbing messages seen in empty lot in downtown Los Angeles are not nefarious: LAPD Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
