Monthly Archives: April 2016

Stabbing in the 1600 block of Washington

At approximately 02:40 am on April 28, 2016, GDSD Patrol Officer Ruiz responded to a call on the police scanner regarding a stabbing that occurred at 1632 Washington Ave. He was first on scene and waited for NOPD to arrive Stabbing in the 1600 block of Washington

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Short Term Rental Event: Please Attend

Breakfast with the Newsmakers hosted by The Lens Do Short-Term Rentals Have Long-Term Consequences? Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 8 am – 9 am 501 Basin Street (Basin Street Station), 4th floor Do short-term rentals have long-term consequences for New Short Term Rental Event: Please Attend

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Filming at Opera Guild on Thursday April 21

FILMING NOTIFICATION We will be filming a commercial for “Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce” in your neighborhood Thursday, April 21st 2016. Filming will take place at 2504 Prytania Street. On the day of filming our crew parking and base camp Filming at Opera Guild on Thursday April 21

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Want an Oak Tree?

‘Tis the Season for Planting For several years now, The Garden District Association has offered to its members the Enhancing the Canopy of Oaks program for Live Oak Tree plantings throughout the neighborhood. This program is up and running and Want an Oak Tree?

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Armed Robbery Uptown on Octavia and Loyola

Last night (4/17/16) at about 11:55 p.m. there was an armed robbery at Loyola and Octavia Street. The victim was a delivery driver and had just made a delivery in the 5500 block of S. Saratoga Street. The victim left Armed Robbery Uptown on Octavia and Loyola

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Update on Jackson Avenue Road Construction – April 2016

Message from the Department of Public Works, City of New Orleans 2016 Road Work Planned for Jackson Avenue. Please find attached the factsheet for both Jackson Ave. construction projects scheduled to begin soon between S. Galvez and Tchoupitoulas streets. Additionally, Update on Jackson Avenue Road Construction – April 2016

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Remember to Vote on Saturday

Remember to Vote on Saturday, April 9 The ballot includes a Public Safety Millage and well as a Bond Issue for Infrastructure. The two measures are spelled out below: MILLAGE PROPOSITION FOR FIRE AND POLICE Shall the New Orleans City Remember to Vote on Saturday

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Garden District Short Term Rentals Reminder

Thanks to those who have already shared their stories about AirBnB, VRBO and other short term renters in our neighborhood. If you have not yet responded, this is a reminder that we would like to hear from you. Please share Garden District Short Term Rentals Reminder

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Reminder Tonight’s Public Meeting Re Road Construction on Jackson Avenue

REMINDER: Meeting Tonight A message from City of New Orleans Department of Public Works The City of New Orleans, Department of Public Works in conjunction with the Sewerage and Water Board will soon begin repairing roads and infrastructure along Jackson Reminder Tonight’s Public Meeting Re Road Construction on Jackson Avenue

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Sexual Battery / Jackson and Chestnut

At approximately 7:30 am on 04-3-16 a GDSD officer was informed by NOPD of a signal 42 (sexual battery) that occurred at the corner of Chestnut and Jackson Ave. Upon arrival to the scene reporting officer was informed that the Sexual Battery / Jackson and Chestnut

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