Want to stop the exuberant legislative pay raise?
On July 7th from 2-4pm there will be a march on the steps of the capital (Baton Rouge) in support of a veto to the pay raise. Join other Louisianians.
For information go to:
http://legewatch.com
Every Friday you hear Sheri McBleu, Where Y'at Magazine's music editor and party event photography speak with Eric about everything going on in the city. Some would call her NOLA's own party girl and society guru on the city events. To check out the pictures from all the events she goes to, click http://whereyat.com/gallery To email Sheri with any questions, find her at sheri@whereyat.com
The redevelopment of the Irish Channel. Click here for details.
Go Zone
Tax Credit Program
In 2005, following hurricane Katrina, the federal government established the Gulf Opportunity Benefits or "Go Zone" --a program offering tax and bond provisions to help rebuild the local and regional economies of communities impacted by Hurricane Katrina and Rita. For example, the "renewal community tax credit" incentive targets businesses relocating to an RC with large hiring needs.
What is Go Zone? Go Zone benefits those businesses impacted by Hurricane Katrina and Rita. Under Go Zone there are 14 different benefits which you can qualify for-- everything from helping owners rebuild to incentives for remediation and renovation to helping those who assisted employees with housing and employment.
Many business owners do not realize there are tax credits for hiring, housing, and retaining Katrina employees. All of these many incentives can be found at www.YourTaxClaim.com or you can call 504.658.4200
FBI Special Agent James Bernazzani is a regular on Eric's show. Monday, March 10th, they spoke of the following:
If I want to report a federal crime, who should I call? Ultimately an investigative agency like the FBI (504-816-3000)
Also to educate yourself on scams and so on, you can check www.ic3.gov for the latest.
Eric had Greta Perry on the show to talk about Soldiers Angels. You can find out all about it at their website: http://soldiersangelsla.org
Ferry Obvious
Friends of the Ferry representative Fey Faron spoke with Eric about the ferry dilemma stressing New Orleans. Accountability for the collection from the tolls is coming to a head. More information can be found at: http://nolatolls.com
Do you have ferry complaints?
Tell the DOTD we demand better service! Program the number into your cell phone and call every time you're stranded. The DOTD has promised to keep a log of our complaints. It is up to us to convince them that we demand better service.
Check out Krewe of Boo created by New Orleans' own Blaine Kern Sr.
www.kreweofboo.org/
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Email the Governor of Louisiana, Bobby Jindal: Click Here
"My kind of limo"
A Marine mom (from Baton Rouge), sent this picture, and it was sent to her all the way from Iraq.
First hand picture. I bet this picture will travel on the internet fast.
Pretty incredible!
We urge you to CONTACT your City Council Members and let them know we want a NEW vision for public housing in New Orleans:
Arnie Fielkow
(President) Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson
(Vice President)
City Hall, Room 2W40
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1060
Fax: (504) 658-1068
AFielkow@cityofno.com City Hall, Room 2W50
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1070
Fax: (504) 658-1077
jbclarkson@cityofno.com
Shelley Midura
City Hall, Room 2W80
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1010
Fax: (504) 658-1016
SMidura@cityofno.com
Stacy S. Head
City Hall, Room 2W80
1300 Perdido Street
Phone: (504) 658 -1020
Fax: (504) 658-1025
SHead@cityofno.com
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James Carter
City Hall, Room 2W70
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1030
Fax: (504) 658-1037
JCarter@cityofno.com
Cynthia Hedge-Morrell
City Hall, Room 2W20
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1040
Fax: (504) 658-1048
CHMorrell@cityofno.com
Cynthia Willard-Lewis
City Hall, Room 2W60
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1050
Fax: (504) 658-1058
CWLewis@cityofno.com
For more information on "Angels the Musical," CLICK HERE
See Where Louisiana Ranks:
New Orleans Reserve Police Foundation:
CLICK HERE
NOTES FROM NEW ORLEANS is a collection of articles published from a column of the same name on EURWeb.com, a Black entertainment industry news wire, which chronicles life on the ground in post-breaches New Orleans between September '05 and June '07. In this funny, gossipy, and emotional collection of stories, Deborah Cotton takes the gloves off about the political shenanigans of local and national leaders, race relations, dating in the disaster zone, collective post traumatic depression, and the unique combination of joys that still exist in New Orleans despite having suffered the worse disaster in the history of the United States. Click Here for more.
Sauce Pican !
A Lufkin man and three of his friends have a potential Texas state record on their hands after capturing a gargantuan gator near Trinity. The 880-pound gator that measured 13 feet, 10 1/2 inches long.
Neither a Republican nor Democrat, Eric is a New Orleanian first and foremost. Never afraid to ask the tough questions and an advocate for reform in Louisiana, Eric keeps track of our politicians, holding them accountable for their actions.
A travesty in the making
While heaping piles of rubble still dot the New Orleans landscape, hundreds of perfectly restorable, historic homes are slated for demolition. It's been news to some owners of these homes. Make sure you're not on the list. Karen Gadbois and company are fighting an uphill battle that you should know about.
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