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New Orleans Schools Still Struggle With Integration

... in the school’s immediate vicinity. Magnet schools formed in the aftermath of desegregation in the 1970 s used the same formula, and Plessy has sought to build up the reputation of its arts and music program, supported by a partnership with the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts. Through that foundation, Plessy is a participant in the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities’ Turnaround Arts initiative, which donates supplies, helps provide art every day and in-classroom instruction from world-famous artists. The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation also partners with Plessy, and for three years has used a community grant to fund strings instruction for students under violinist and violist Amelia Clingman. The arts are what prompted Jonique Johnson, 35, to make Plessy her first choice on the kindergarten application for her 4-year-old son, ...

Local Jews Help Rebuild In New Orleans

... New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward was rendered uninhabitable by Katrina. To date, __link__ has fully rebuilt 83 homes, and completed small repair projects on approximately 200 more. It is estimated it will take a decade for the neighborhood to fully rebuild. “To be a Jew is to live with an ethos that places bestowing blessings over receiving them. That explains why God told Abraham in their very first conversation over 4000 years ago that he ‘should be a blessing to all the families on earth,’” said Chabad of the North Shore spiritual leader Rabbi Yossi Lipsker, who made the trip to New Orleans. “When we give, we create moral masterpieces that make the world a brighter, happier place.”. Haley Lakind of Swampscott made a friend in the Lower Ninth Ward. Samson Amore can be reached at __link__. Loading comments. © 2017 Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC. You're reading  1 of 5 free articles. Get UNLIMITED access for only 99¢ per week Subscribe Now >. You're reading 1 of 5 free articles. Keep scrolling to see more articles recomended for you Subscribe now. We hope you've enjoyed your 5 free articles. ...

Takeaways From Rockets' Win In New Orleans

... Feb. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert). Photo: Gerald Herbert/Associated Press. Image 42 of 54. New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) goes to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in New Orleans, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert). Photo: Gerald Herbert/Associated Press. Image 43 of 54. New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) goes to the basket DURING the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in New Orleans, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert). Photo: Gerald Herbert/Associated Press. Image 44 of 54. New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) goes to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in New Orleans, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert). Photo: Gerald Herbert/Associated Press. Image 45 of 54. New Orleans Pelicans forward Omri Casspi (18) goes to the basket in front of Houston Rockets guard Lou Williams in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, ...

Our 3 Favorite Menswear Shops In New Orleans

... of Mardis Gras and NBA All-Star Weekend this year only amplified the situation, flooding the streets of New Orleans with adults chugging 32 oz daiquiris, insanely talented jazz musicians putting on impromptu concerts, parades (one featured only dogs in costume), and a whole lot of celebrities. But even though it was nearly impossible to get around, we managed to hunt down some damn good menswear including sneakers, indy streetwear, and even some modern prep classics. Even if day-drinking isn't your thing, these three stores make a trip to NOLA worth it. Sneaker Politics. Believe it or not, one of America's coolest sneaker stores was born and raised in Louisiana—though not in New Orleans, at least not until now. Derek Curry opened Sneaker Politics in Lafayette, Louisiana—a city 135 miles west of New Orleans—back in 2006. Think of Sneaker Politics like the Concepts of the South—a well-oiled independent shop that releases all the hyped-up kicks you could ever want in addition to its own regular collaborations. (Curry even looks a bit like he could be a brother to Concepts' Deon Point, and the pair happen to be best ...

Man Shot Along Uptown New Orleans Parade Route Might've Been Hit By Accidental Gunfire, Police Say

... GERMER. Police officers stand in a taped off area where a man was shot through a Portalet at Napoleon and St. Charles in New Orleans, Saturday February 25, 2017. Man shot along Uptown N. O. parade route possibly hit by accidental gunfire from port-a-let, police say. Man shot along Uptown parade route possibly hit by accidental gunfire from port-a-let, police say. Man shot along Uptown New Orleans parade route might've been hit by accidental gunfire, police say. Advocate staff report. Published Feb 25, 2017 at 2:58 pm | Updated Feb 25, 2017 at 5:37 pm. Buy Now. Advocate Staff Photo by SOPHIA GERMER. Police officers stand in a taped off area where a man was shot through a Portalet at Napoleon and St. Charles in New Orleans, Saturday February 25, 2017. Buy Now. Advocate Staff Photo by SOPHIA GERMER. Police officers stand in a taped off area where a man was shot through a Portalet at Napoleon and St. Charles in New Orleans, Saturday February 25, 2017. Buy Now. Advocate Staff Photo by SOPHIA GERMER. Police Chief Michael S. Harrison and Mayor Mitch Landrieu address the media after a man was shot on Napoleon Ave at St. ...

Cousins Rips Kings, Calls Trade To New Orleans 'coward Move

... rumors before the start of the All-Star Game that he might be headed to New Orleans. Then as he was about to meet with the media after the contest, Kings media relations director Chris Clark whispered in his ear that "there is serious talk about you possibly being moved.". Cousins learned about the deal being official later that night but he didn't hear the news from Ranadive or Divac. He said it should've been handled differently. "Like a man. Like a professional. The more those guys talk, the more things come out," Cousins said. "It's just crazy. This ain't something that happened in a few days. It has been discussed with more than one team. I just don't understand.". In January, the rumors were that the Kings planned to offer Cousins a five-year, $207 million contract extension. Before February ended, his Sacramento tenure was over. Cousins had 27 points and 14 rebounds in his first game with New Orleans but the Pelicans were run out of the building by the Houston Rockets. His new All-Star sidekick, Anthony Davis, tallied 29 points. "For ...

Trial For New Orleans Man Accused Of Killing, Burning Single Mother Moved To April

... Nichols, who left behind a 9-year-old son, died of multiple gunshot wounds, the Orleans Parish Coroner's office determined. Samson was arrested one month later, following an investigation led by New Orleans police homicide detective Rob Barrere that was featured on the A&E docudrama series "The First 48.". In Samson's arrest documents, Barrere said he was able to place the part-time barber and exotic dancer at the murder scene using both cellphone data and DNA results from a telltale pair of basketball shorts found inside the charred car, and worn by Samson in a photo found on his Instagram account. The documents also revealed Nichols placed a frantic call to 911 early in the morning she was found dead, telling the emergency operator that a man was outside her car, holding her car keys and pointing a gun at her. Additional video evidence showed Nichols and Samson leaving a Downman Road nightclub together about three hours before her death. Firefighters found Nichols' remains while extinguishing a vehicle fire at 7:17 a.m. near the intersection of ...

New Orleans Jail Inmate Found Dead Showed Signs Of 'drug Or Medication-related' Death, Coroner Says

... released by the Orleans Parish Coroner. Colby Crawford suffered "significant pulmonary edema and nasal frothing," said Dr. Jeffrey Rouse. "Full toxicological tests will be conducted to identify any substances present in Mr. Crawford's system at the time of his death.". Pulmonary edema is caused when the lungs fill with fluid making it difficult to breathe, according to the Mayo Clinic. The cause and manner of death will be determined once all the tests and evidence have been reviewed, Rouse said. Rouse said he invited the FBI to attend the autopsy but they declined. "Mr. Crawford's family also chose not to have an independent forensic pathologist observe the autopsy," he said. Crawford had been in jail for more than nine months and was being held in general population at the time of his death Wednesday night (Feb. 23). His cellmate reported to jail officials that Crawford was unresponsive about 8 p.m., according to a statement from the Orleans Parish ...

New Orleans And The Hard Work Of Pushing Down The Murder Rate

... people what's at stake, they'll think twice. "At the time, I was working in Central City, which is where the violence was happening," says Frank Young, a New Orleans Police district commander. "And I watched it decline, I watched it— I watched it dive. With every announcement of indictments that were made, violent crime went down. Shootings were down, murders were down. It was incredible.". Enlarge this image. Frank Young is the commander of the New Orleans Police Department's fifth district, where gun violence has surged. He blames factors such as a growing number of people who keep guns in their cars, which then get stolen and used in retaliatory shootings. Martin Kaste/NPR hide caption. toggle caption. Martin Kaste/NPR. Frank Young is the commander of the New Orleans Police Department's fifth district, where gun violence has ...

New Orleans' Best Rooftop Bars

... stories, visitors are in the thick of it while out of harm's way. The small bites are standout, but our favorite is the grilled hotdogs served on potato buns, chased with a frozen Blue Hawaii. On the street level, there's a laurelled Italian osteria, Josephine Estelle, and a recently opened all-American Oyster bar, Seaworthy, situated in a weathered 19 th century cottage. And the streetcar line heading into the French Quarter is directly outside the door. Clang-clang. Pool? Check. Frosty drinks? Check. Alto at the Ace Hotel has everything you'd want in a rooftop. Rooftop bar at the Catahoula Hotel. The spring 2016-opened Catahoula Hotel - 35 rooms in a restored circa-1840 s Creole townhouse and stable in the Central Business District - is a hideaway embodied. It's a best-kept secret already with locals and seasoned travelers, particularly when it comes to its third-floor rooftop terrace, pool and bona fide ...

Social Bicycle Demo In New Orleans Is Extended Until End Of March

... until end of March. Mayor Mitch Landrieu deemed the program a success. Over 120 people used the social bikes in the two week demo period. Photo by Eric Craig, Curbed NOLA. After a successful two weeks, Mayor Mitch Landrieu announced that New Orleans’ Bike Share preview will be extended until March 31, 2017. Between February 13 and February 23, 128 riders took 235 trips across New Orleans. Together, those riders rode over 500 miles, with each trip averaging two miles. On February 14 , Mayor Mitch Landrieu announced that a bike share demo would be available for public use. Currently, there are nine stations and 35 social bikes available for public use around the city, located primarily in the French Quarter neighborhood. Bike Share stations and bikes will be found across Iberville, Central City and downtown New Orleans at the following locations. Basin Street & Bienville Street (near Magnolia Yoga Studio). 501 Loyola Ave. (Near Hyatt). Lafayette Square at Magazine Street. Decatur Street & Bienville Street (Through Feb. 28). Baronne Street & Common Street (Near the Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel). Decatur Street & Barracks Street (near U. S. ...