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🌱 A New "Padlock" Ordinance + Reporter Sues For Recall Signature List

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Shannon Denney, Neighbor

Welcome back, New Orleans! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news on:

  • "Padlock" Ordinance
  • Reporter suing for access to Recall petitioners signature list
  • DA plan to appeal dismissed carjacking charges

But first, today's weather:

A passing shower or two. High: 77 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories today in New Orleans:

  1. New Orleans City Council voted in favor of the "padlock" ordinance last week, which essentially gives police the power to shut down businesses that continually contribute to crime. Businesses that are considered "chronic nuisances" can be shut down for up to two years. (News Talk 96.5 KPEL)
  2. A reporter from the parent company of the New Orleans Advocate, Times-Picayune, and NOLA.com is suing the chairperson and custodian of records for the Mayoral recall effort to try and gain access to see who has signed the recall petition after allegedly making public records requests. The recall organization made a statement saying they value the privacy of their voters. (FOX 8 LIVE)
  3. The DA's office released a statement on the dismissal of charges in a shooting and carjacking case against a 17-year-old, whose charges were dismissed after prosecutors failed to bring formal adult charges within 30 days. The DA's office said they are willing to fight to the State's supreme court if necessary to bring justice, and plan to appeal the dismissal. (WWLTV)

Today in New Orleans:

  • Yoga with a Vue at Longue Vue House and Gardens (9:30 AM)
  • Tulane University Men's Basketball vs University of Cincinnati (6:00 PM)
  • The Simon & Garfunkel Story at Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The documentary Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story gained recognition this week at the Grammy's when it won the title of Best Music Film! (WWLTV.com)
  • Register now for a free webinar with the New Orleans BioInnovation Center on February 9th from 10:00-11:00 AM to learn about funding opportunities for your business to collaborate with Israeli companies for funding! (New Orleans BioInnovation Center via Facebook)
  • NOPD is now offering free gun safety classes which are open to the public. (WDSU New Orleans)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— Shannon Denney

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