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"After the Krewe of Rex had rolled by, my rhinestone glove came in handy shucking oysters with my friends," he said. Growing up in New Orleans, he participated in masked balls and watched parades at Gallier Hall, the former New Orleans city hall, where...
Serpas is New Orleans' Chief of Police. He got the job from the Mayor of New Orleans, Mitch Landrieu. The Feds are all over the police department, implementing reforms that are aimed at turning this police force around. The Feds obviously back Serpas at...
Gerard Veal, 3, and his sister Mia Veal, 5, participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony with singer Tony Bennett, right, Barnes & Noble chairman Leonard Riggio, center, and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, third left, to commemorate the 101st and final home... View Photo »
We want to end homelessness in the city of New Orleans within 10 years and in some instances, as early as five years
"We found it to be a great and supportive environment with fantastic people," he said. "This is one of America's signature cities and one of America's signature states, and we very much wanted to be part of that fantastic renaissance." Louisiana Gov. ...
Andre Cadogan said in a statement. "The transition of this final household is a huge success for our agency, the state, the city, local nonprofits, and all others who contributed to helping return normalcy to New Orleans and those who live here." That...
Honorees at a gathering of Voices for National Service and The Corps Network included rocker Jon Bon Jovi, U.S. Sens. Richard Shelby and Chris Coons, Reps. Norm Dicks and Steve Stivers and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu. The event was sponsored by...
Singer Tony Bennett smiles during an event to commemorate the 101st and final home built by "Project Return Home," a rebuilding effort started after Hurricane Katrina, in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. Behind him is New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu. View Photo »
Being the inaugural city to kick off a three-year nationwide celebration speaks to the greatness of our city ... We will set the bar high for all cities by demonstrating our experience in entertainment on a massive level.
Hurricane Katrina struck in August 2005, devastating the city and scattering the population. Although his handling of the aftermath was criticized, he won re-election in early 2006. He could not seek a third consecutive term because of term limits and...
ORLEANS -- The city held its third Childhood Obesity Prevention Forum at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters at City Park on Thursday as part of Mayor Mitch Landrieu's commitment to first lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" The city also introduced the...
Mitchell Joseph Landrieu (born August 16, 1960) is the Democratic Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana. A Roman Catholic, he is the son of former New Orleans mayor Moon Landrieu and the brother of the senior U.S. Senator from Louisiana, Mary Landrieu. In 2007 he won a second term as lieutenant governor in the October 20, 2007 jungle primary by... Full Article
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu pauses during a news conference to announce a $2.7 million grant from the Department of Justice to hire 16 new police officers in New Orleans, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011. Behind him is U.S. Attorney Jim Letten.
View Photo »New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu speaks at a news conference with NOPD Chief Ronal Serpas, background, to announce a $2.7 million grant from the Department of Justice to hire 16 new police officers in New Orleans, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011.
View Photo »New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, right, talks with Col. Ed Fleming from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the London Ave. outflow in New Orleans, Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. With the approach of Tropical Storm Lee forcing high water in the lake the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers closed the...
View Photo »Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis, center, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, left, and Henry Coaxum, a local business owner, participate in a news conference announcing the launching a pilot program designed to spark economic growth in urban America by partnering federal officials with local...
View Photo »Gerard Veal, 3, and his sister Mia Veal, 5, participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony with singer Tony Bennett, right, Barnes & Noble chairman Leonard Riggio, center, and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, third left, to commemorate the 101st and final home built by 'Project Return Home,'...
View Photo »Right to left, New Orleans City Councilwoman Cynthia Hedge-Morrell, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, singer Tony Bennett, Louise Riggio, and Barnes & Noble chairman Leonard Riggio, hold hands during an opening prayer at an event to commemorate the 101st and final home built by 'Project...
View Photo »COMMERCIAL IMAGE - In this photo taken by AP Images for Hyatt Regency New Orleans, from left to right, John Jacobsson, AREA Property Partners; Bob Gigliotti, AREA Property Partners; Chris Robertson, Poydras Hotel Members LLC; Michael Smith, Hyatt Regency New Orleans; New Orleans Mayor...
View Photo »New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, third left, participates in a groundbreaking ceremony for a $1.2 billion hospital complex that in part replaces Charity Hospital, which was damaged by Hurricane Katrina and has been closed since, in New Orleans, Monday, April 18, 2011. Left to right are...
View Photo »New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu participates on a groundbreaking ceremony for a $1.2 billion hospital complex that in part replaces Charity Hospital, which was damaged by Hurricane Katrina and has been closed since, in New Orleans, Monday, April 18, 2011.
View Photo »Jac Sperling, left, the NBA's appointed caretaker of the Charlotte Hornets, speaks next to Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, center, and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, right, at a news conference to launch a new media campaign to increase fan support and keep the NBA franchise from...
View Photo »New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, left, and Herschel Abbott, Jr. , who is Rex, King of Carnival 2011, push a plunger to start a fireworks show in celebration of Rex's arrival in New Orleans, Monday, March 7, 2011. Rex will reign over an all-day celebration on "Fat" Tuesday, March 8,...
View Photo »Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu hold a news conference announcing the launching a pilot program designed to spark economic growth in urban America by partnering federal officials with local decision-makers in six cities, in New Orleans, Monday, July...
View Photo »Chaka Khan kisses New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu as Ronald McDonald looks on, after he presented her with the keys to the city at a news conference for the beginning of the 2011 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Thursday, June 30, 2011.
View Photo »Chaka Khan, center, smiles as she is presented with the keys to the city by New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, at a news conference for the beginning of the 2011 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Thursday, June 30, 2011.
View Photo »Chaka Khan takes a seat on stage with New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu at the start of a news conference for the beginning of the 2011 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Thursday, June 30, 2011.
View Photo »Singer Tony Bennett smiles during an event to commemorate the 101st and final home built by "Project Return Home," a rebuilding effort started after Hurricane Katrina, in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. Behind him is New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu.
View Photo »NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 30: ***EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE*** N.O. Jazz Festival Producer/Director Quint Davis, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Jazz Legend Irma Thomas and Grammy Director Ken Ehrlich backstage during the 2011 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - Day 2 presented by Shell at The...
View Photo »NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 30: ***EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE*** New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Jazz Legend Irma Thomas backstage during the 2011 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - Day 2 presented by Shell at The Fair Grounds Race Course on April 30, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
View Photo »NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 30: ***EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE*** Harriett Ehrlich chats with New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu backstage during the 2011 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - Day 2 presented by Shell at The Fair Grounds Race Course on April 30, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
View Photo »LSU Medical School and Tulane Medical School personnel listen New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu participates in a groundbreaking ceremony for a $1.2 billion hospital complex that in part replaces Charity Hospital, which was damaged by Hurricane Katrina and has been closed since, in New Orleans,...
View Photo »District Attorney Leon Canizaro speaks at a news conference about a $2.7 million grant from the Department of Justice to hire 16 new police officers in New Orleans, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011. Behind him, left to right, are New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, U.S. Attorney Jim Letten, and...
View Photo »Assistant Attorney General Thomas Perez, standing at podium, speaks at a news conference at Gallier Hall in New Orleans, Thursday, March 17, 2011, to announce the findings of a U.S. Department of Justice report into the New Orleans Police Department that was requested by New Orleans Mayor...
View Photo »New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Ronal Serpas, left, speaks at a news conference in New Orleans, Thursday, March 17, 2011, to announce the findings of a U.S. Department of Justice report into the New Orleans Police Department that was requested by New Orleans Mayor Mitch...
View Photo »U.S. Attorney Jim Letten, center, listens during a news conference in New Orleans, Thursday, March 17, 2011, that was held to announce the findings of a U.S. Department of Justice report into the New Orleans Police Department that was requested by New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu when...
View Photo »New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Ronal Serpas, left, shakes hands with U.S. Attorney Jim Letten at a news conference in New Orleans on Thursday, March 17, 2011 to announce the findings of a U.S. Department of Justice report into the New Orleans Police Department that was...
View Photo »New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu pauses during a news conference to announce a $2.7 million grant from the Department of Justice to hire 16 new police officers in New Orleans, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011. Behind him is U.S. Attorney Jim Letten.
View Photo »We want to end homelessness in the city of New Orleans within 10 years and in some instances, as early as five years
Being the inaugural city to kick off a three-year nationwide celebration speaks to the greatness of our city ... We will set the bar high for all cities by demonstrating our experience in entertainment on a massive level.
