Owen Courreges: 10 questions for the District B City Council candidates (and their answers)

 Posted by at 5:29 am  business, city government, opinion, politics
Oct 292012
 

Owen Courreges

Hello, dear readers. What follows are the results of a policy questionnaire that I sent to all the candidates in the city council District B race. I received responses from Marlon Horton, LaToya Cantrell and Dana Kaplan, but did not hear back from Eric Strachan.

Please bear in mind that positions taken during a campaign are not set in stone and that working as a single member of a legislative body requires negotiation, trade-offs, and prioritization. Sometimes politicians fail to take specific positions during campaigns to avoid alienating voters or being called hypocrites later. When that is the case the electorate itself is mostly to blame.

I would like to thank all the candidates who responded. Their candor was refreshing, and I hope that these questions and their answers will assist District B voters in making their selection. Continue reading »

Craig Giesecke: New Orleans’ secret aroma clock

 Posted by at 11:16 am  business, food and drink, opinion
Oct 272012
 

Craig Giesecke

I walked out of the house late Thursday morning and the air in our Irish Channel neighborhood was fully pregnant with various food aromas.

It’s one of the awful prices we pay for living here. And, yes, I’m being facetious.

We live less than 100 yards from Parasol’s and 150 yards from Tracey’s.  There’s a Quizno’s and Coquette around the corner on Magazine. I got in the car and went to the French Quarter and parked across from the French Market before most places open at 11 a.m. All the smells from the places in the Market, from El Gato Negro, Coop’s, Margaritaville and the other spots hit me as I opened the car door. Continue reading »

Advertiser Bulletin: TODAY ONLY! Dunleith Designs, Antiques, and Gifts Tent Sale

 Posted by at 7:15 am  Advertiser specials
Oct 272012
 

Dunleith Designs, Antiques and Gifts is holding a one day only Tent Sale with all inventory under the tents and in the 3000 square foot showrooms on sale 20-30% off.

Dunleith Designs, Antiques and Gifts offers fine authentic antique furniture, decorative arts, and gifts at a genuine value. Every piece is personally selected by the owner, Mr. Ken Rogers.

The 3000 square foot showroom located at 1537 Metairie Road is filled with outstanding 18th, 19th and 20th century English, French and American antiques as well as gifts for all occasions, art, lighting, and furniture.

You’re sure to find the perfect pieces to anchor your room, and the perfect presents for everyone on your list. Sale hours are 9am–5pm, Rain or shine!

Dunleith Designs, Antiques and Gifts
www.dunleithdesigns.com
(504) 272-0879

Friends of victim in alleged witness-retaliation killing speak as Hankton case heads to federal court

 Posted by at 3:55 pm  court, crime, public safety
Oct 262012
 

“To this day I still have dreams about it. I still think about Curtis to this day,” says a man who held Curtis Matthews as he died outside the Jazz Daiquri lounge on South Claiborne last year, allegedly gunned down in retaliation for his brother’s testimony against accused Uptown crime kingpin Telly Hankton, according to a report by Monica Hernandez and our partners at WWL-TV.

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Advertiser Bulletin: Eric Strachan – “Crime is the Issue”

 Posted by at 11:21 am  Advertiser specials
Oct 262012
 

By Eric Strachan

Crime is the number one issue facing New Orleans right now. This recent wave of shootings illustrates what we all know– this has to stop. It is with this in mind that I am honored that District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro, Jr, has endorsed me for City Council District B.

“I believe that Eric understands the issues facing the residents of this district better than any candidate in the field.  He understands better than any candidate how to reform our criminal justice system to increase public safety,” said Leon Cannizzaro. “While he understands and supports initiatives that will allow our city to get smarter on crime, he also understands that we need to get tough on violent criminals.” Continue reading »

Several KIPP schools, Lafayette Academy among RSD schools eligible to return to OPSB

 Posted by at 11:04 am  schools, state government
Oct 262012
 

Several of KIPP’s Uptown schools — including KIPP Believe! College Prep on South Carrollton and its two schools in Central City — and Lafayette Academy are among the 13 Recovery School District schools eligible to return to the Orleans Parish School Board, based on the recently-announced School Performance Scores, officials said. Continue reading »

Christy Lorio: Shop local in style

 Posted by at 10:46 am  business, opinion
Oct 262012
 

Christy Lorio (photo by Leslie Almeida)

With everything from dog treats to beauty products available at deep discounts on flash-sale sites such as Fab, One Kings Lane, and Gilt, it’s no wonder small local businesses have a difficult time staying afloat in this era of Internet-savvy consumers. While the rallying cry of “Shop local!” feels like a good way to support the local economy, more often than not even the staunchest of locavores will succumb to a good deal. Continue reading »

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District attorney endorses Strachan for council, lashes out against firearms amendment to state Constitution

 Posted by at 10:26 am  city government, court, crime, elections, politics, public safety
Oct 262012
 

Eric Strachan

Standing at the same intersection where a local attorney was gravely wounded after being shot during a carjacking in his driveway, District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro Jr. endorsed Eric Strachan for City Council on Thursday as the best candidate for criminal-justice reform and denounced a proposed amendment to the state Constitution that would make it more difficult for the legislature to pass gun-control laws. Continue reading »

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Costume contest, spooky movie night in the First Presbyterian pumpkin patch

 Posted by at 10:16 am  church, events
Oct 262012
 

Hulk smash little pumpkins! (submitted photo)

Kids of all ages are invited to show off their Halloween styles in a costume contest Saturday afternoon (Oct. 27) in the pumpkin patch at First Presbyterian Church, followed by “Casper the Friendly Ghost” cartoons upstairs in the fellowship hall. Continue reading »

‘We have to grieve for the kids:’ Mourners remember children found dead in Gert Town apartment

 Posted by at 10:02 am  crime, health, public safety
Oct 262012
 

A week after two children were found dead in the bathtub of a Gert Town apartment and their mother, Chelsea Thornton, allegedly confessed to killing them, 3-year-old Kendall and 4-year-old Kelsey were mourned by family, friends and neighbors Thursday evening, according to a report by Tania Dall of our partners at WWL-TV:

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Advertiser Bulletin: Saturday Only– One Day Tent Sale!

 Posted by at 7:20 am  Advertiser specials
Oct 262012
 

Dunleith Designs, Antiques and Gifts is holding a one day only Tent Sale with all inventory under the tents and in the 3000 square foot showrooms on sale 20-30% off.

Dunleith Designs, Antiques and Gifts offers fine authentic antique furniture, decorative arts, and gifts at a genuine value. Every piece is personally selected by the owner, Mr. Ken Rogers. Continue reading »

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