Convicted ex-New Orleans mayor has done his time. Now, can he get the right to carry a gun?
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, who was convicted on federal bribery, money laundering and other corruption charges in 2014, has completed his 10-year sentence and is asking a federal judge to restore his rights to carry a gun and vote. But prosecutors said Thursday that the New Orleans-based judge has […]
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Mayor Cantrell to travel to France
WDSU, NEWS. ADAM, THANK YOU. NEW THIS MORNING, NEW ORLEANS MAYOR LATOYA CANTRELL IS HEADING TO FRANCE FOR THE WEEK. CANTRELL SAYS SHE WAS INVITED TO FRANCE FOR THE INAUGURAL PARIS NEW ORLEANS JAZZ FESTIVAL. CANTRELL SAYS SHE WILL VISIT ORLEANS, FRANCE TO MEET WITH SISTER CITY MAYORS FOR CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CLIMATE ADAPTATION IN INCLUDING […]
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Mayor Cantrell traveling to San Diego for leadership meeting with U.S. Mayors
Mayor LaToya Cantrell will be in San Diego for the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Fall Leadership Meeting which takes place Sept. 7 – 9, 2023.“Participating in this year’s fall leadership meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors with my brother and sister mayors and countless top-level federal agents will continue to ensure that we […]
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Mayor Cantrell shielded from media questions at first public meeting on 2024 budget plans
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s communications team shielded the city’s top elected official from media questions Tuesday (July 25) at the first of five planned public meetings regarding the 2024 municipal budget. Cantrell aide John Lawson blocked a Fox 8 reporter from asking questions of the mayor before and during the public budget […]
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan Says Greece and the U.K. Should ‘Share’ Parthenon Marbles + Other Stories
Art Industry News is a daily digest of the most consequential developments coming out of the art world and art market. Here’s what you need to know on this Tuesday, July 4. NEED TO READ Right-Wing Protest of LGBTQ Art Show in Istanbul – The new arts venue ArtIstanbul Feshane, which opened to the public […]
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Mayor Eric Adams Blasts SCOTUS Decision, Advocates for Education
The Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down affirmative action is effectively “undoing all of our rights,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Sunday on a panel featuring six Black mayors at the Global Black Economic Forum in New Orleans. It’s imperative that the nation addresses the inequities within the US educational system because […]
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New Orleans mayor NOPD chief search
NEW ORLEANS CITY COUNCIL VOTING TODAY TO KEEP INTERIM NOPD SUPER INTENDED MICHEL WOULD FALL IN PLACE AT LEAST THROUGH THE SUMMER. THIS COMES AS THE NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR A NEW POLICE CHIEF IS UNDERWAY. THE EXTENSION IS IN EFFECT FOR SIX MONTHS UNLESS A NEW CHIEF IS HIRE New Orleans mayor provides update on […]
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New Orleans homicides mayor, analysts clash
Wednesday, Mayor LaToya Cantrell said there were no homicides in New Orleans the week of June 4-10. “There was not one. Not even one homicide last week. Murders are down 21 percent,” Cantrell said during her weekly news conference.When asked, the mayor attributed the crime reduction to new development strategies plus the recent arrests of […]
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New Orleans mayor team Korea flight cost
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, an NOPD officer who protects her, and a high-ranking staffer spent more than $34,000 in city money on airfare to go to South Korea last month for Cantrell to attend a climate change summit.Cantrell was the only U.S. mayor to attend.WDSU Investigates has also obtained records and receipts from the […]
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New Orleans Mayor speaks on Linda Frickey murder
The New Orleans mayor has weighed in on a disturbing murder case that has shaken the New Orleans community. This comes after WDSU Investigates reporter Aubry Killion asked Mayor LaToya Cantrell Wednesday during a news conference to weigh in on whether or not she agreed with the decision to try the juveniles accused in Linda […]
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