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Council opens investigation into Bourbon Street terror attack
14 hours ago · The New Orleans City Council launched a formal investigation on Thursday (Jan. 9) into the city’s handling of its street barrier systems, which are meant to deter the type of terrorist attack that occurred on Bourbon Street early on New Year’s Day.
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NOPD chief says she won’t resign over security gaps - Verite News
1 day ago · Among the first questions Thomas raised was whether any reports were available regarding the current state of the city’s safety assets, such as vehicle-blocking barriers, like the sets of bollards along French Quarter streets, including Bourbon Street, that the city installed during Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s administration.
Council to hold first meeting on Bourbon truck attack
2 days ago · Wednesday’s hearing will not be the end of the scrutiny from the City Council. Council President Helena Moreno last week announced that the council will be launching a full investigation, creating a separate committee to look into the attack.
2024 Recap - Verite News
Oct 17, 2024 · “Companies hoping to pump carbon underground in an effort to fight climate change have been eyeing Louisiana. As the state geared up to take over permitting reins for such carbon storage wells from federal authorities, Tristan took a methodical look at the risks of placing these wells in a state already dotted with thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells, explaining wonky regulatory ...
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Jul 27, 2022 · My dad used to say. “Son, all that talk is great, but now it’s time to walk the walk.” Today we begin walking that walk. Verite is a diverse, Black-led nonprofit news organization that launches today to serve communities in the Greater New Orleans area and beyond.
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Former Verite News fellows Josie Abugov (left) and Nigell Moses (center) report on community fridges in New Orleans. Credit: Minh Ha / Verite News Lue Palmer (right), a former Verite News fellow, reporting in the field at a climate justice event in New Orleans on Nov. 3, 2023. Credit: Minh Ha / Verite News
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