 New Orleans is located in Southeastern Louisiana along the Mississippi River. The city is bordered by Lake Pontchartrain to the north and the Gulf of Mexico to the east and is coextensive with Orleans Parish. It is named after Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, Regent of France, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. New Orleans is known for its multicultural heritage as well as its music and cuisine and is considered the birthplace of jazz.
Its status as a world-famous tourist destination is due in part to its architecture, music, cuisine, its annual Mardi Gras, and other celebrations and festivals. The city is often referred to as "The most unique city in America."(Information provided by Wikipedia .)
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STATEMENT FROM MAYOR C. RAY NAGIN |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 30, 2009
I am very pleased by Secretary Napolitano’s proposal to forgive the Community Disaster Loans for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Having been immediately downgraded to junk bond status and barley escaping bankruptcy after the storms, this is an important first step for the City of New Orleans. Since 2006, my Administration and City Council have had discussions during the budget process about what steps we could or could not take pending the forgiveness of the CDL loans, and as a result, we have had to manage our city’s operating budget very carefully not to overspend, all the while, trying to maintain an improved level of service for our citizens. While I know that the CDL forgiveness is a process and will not happen “overnight”, it is a comfort that we are on the path to a resolution of this very important issue. Again, I commend Secretary Napolitano and the Administration on their expediency and willingness to make the Gulf Coast thrive again.
C. Ray Nagin, Mayor
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NEW ORLEANS HORNETS, NBA TEAMS, MAJOR CORPORATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS BRING HOPE |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 2, 2009
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS, NBA TEAMS, MAJOR CORPORATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS BRING HOPE TO NEW ORLEANS YOUTH
New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) Creates Innovative Partnerships to Rebuild Recreational Centers, Swimming Pools and Basketball Courts Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina
NIKE donated $2 million to restore Katrina damaged basketball courts(New Orleans, LA) – The New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) is working to restore New Orleans communities by rebuilding facilities that house the athletic, recreational, educational and cultural programs which shut down following the effects of Hurricane Katrina. City operated playgrounds, stadiums, basketball courts, swimming pools and multi-purpose centers throughout the city suffered an estimated $60 million in damages from the effects of the storms of 2005.
Today, operating with a staff of only 55 instead of the 264 it employed before the storms and with just 60 percent of its pre-Katrina budget, NORD has overcome intransigent federal red tape and funding challenges to become the beacon of recovery for the city. Under the leadership of NORD Director Larry Barabino Jr., with the guidance of Mayor C. Ray Nagin, NORD has been able to reopen 80 of its 136 facilities, and reestablish successful youth sport seasons, afterschool tutorials, classes in dance, music and art, and summer camp programs for over 5,000 of the city’s youth.
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