There could be a wave of evictions in early July as ban comes to end
“Landlords don’t want to put people out. But because of the moratorium, they have not been receiving any rent. So, they’re in a tough spot,” said Badon. Author: Thanh Truong / Eyewitness News Published: 5:24 PM CDT June 14, 2021 Updated: 5:24 PM CDT June 14, 2021
NEW ORLEANS The eviction filings have been piling up at New Orleans First City Court since the pandemic. When we met Austin Badon, the clerk of First City Court, he had to use a rolling cart to show us the number of filings.
"Instead of debating issues of race and crime, Muhammad says neighborhood-level actions must be taken like having volunteer mediators to de-escalate arguments"
The man who organized the New Orleans East block party where eight people were shot early Sunday says he feels betrayed by the violence. “I tried to give the community something positive,” organizer Leo Bryant told WDSU. “I feel like they let me down.” Sign up for our Newsletters The shooting happened in the 10100 block of South I-10 Service Road shortly after midnight. Two victims, including a woman shot in the face, were taken to the hospital.
Health Care for the Homeless
For people without a home, medical resources aren t as accessible, but here are a few services available for people living in New Orleans without a New Orleans address to claim as their own.
New Orleans Department of Health provides confidential health care to the homeless, to identify what s hurting them and treat it.
The services include health screenings, tests for sexually transmitted infections and diseases, annual health exams for men and women, and help with Medicaid enrollment.
Dental exams, X-rays, cleanings, and fillings services are provided, as well as removing teeth and providing partial or full dentures.
New Orleanians await new round of stimulus help The City Of New Orleans is experiencing an unemployment rate significantly higher than the rest of the state and word of the new stimulus relief package is welcome news. (Source: rob masson) By Rob Masson | December 22, 2020 at 3:15 PM CST - Updated December 22 at 3:49 PM
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The City Of New Orleans is experiencing an unemployment rate significantly higher than the rest of the state and word of the new stimulus relief package is welcome news. The bill provides $600 payments to many individuals and relief to renters, business owners and venue operators.