 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 .)
If you are looking at visiting, New Orleans certainly offers the best to its visitors.
Whether you are looking at relocating, visiting this awesome city, or enjoying your community, Connecting New Orleans is here to aid in locating all the area has to offer! |
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VA Chooses Site for New Medical Center |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 24, 2008
VA Chooses Site for New Medical Center
VA Deputy Secretary to Join Local, State and Federal Officials for Announcement
What: VA Deputy Secretary Gordon Mansfield will join New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and other state, local and federal officials to announce the site of the future New Orleans VA Medical Center.
Who: Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Gordon Mansfield
The Honorable C. Ray Nagin, Mayor of New Orleans
Louisiana State University President Dr. John V. Lombardi
Louisiana Hurricane Recovery Coordinator Paul Rainwater
Jim Stark, FEMA Gulf Coast Recovery Office
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Notice of Abandoned Vehicle Auction |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 12, 2008
Notice of Abandoned Vehicle Auction
The City of New Orleans, Department of Public Works, Parking Division will hold an abandoned auto auction on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the Almonaster Auto Pound (10200 Almonaster Avenue). The auction is the first since Hurricane Katrina. Vehicles can be viewed Wednesday, November 12, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Department of Public Works, Parking Division would like all interested parties to note the following:
Brown's Auction Company from Lafayette, La., is the State of Louisiana licensed, authorized dealer that has been awarded the contract to conduct auctions on all City of New Orleans equipment.
Per the terms of the contract, the vehicle list includes the vehicle information number (VIN), make and model, and lien holder information.
This information was published in the New Orleans Times Picayune on Friday, November 7, 2008, and Monday, November 10, 2008.
The current auction will have 106 vehicles for sale.
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