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NOLA Satellite Government
http://nolasatellitegovernment.tulane.edu/
There are over 140 boards, commissions, public benefit corporations, security and development districts, and other entities that undertake public functions on behalf of the people of New Orleans.
This site is a guide to them all.
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Times Picayune Historical Archives
http://bit.ly/t4DFJg
The historical archives of the Times Picayune going back to the 1830s.
Searchable by keywords, dates and more.
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Greater New Orleans Community Data Center (GNOCDC)
http://www.gnocdc.org
The GNOCDC analyzes and reports on public data about the City of New Orleans and it's neighborhoods.
Producers of the New Orleans Index and the Census data by Neighborhood.
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New Orleans Solar Map
http://www.neworleanssolarmap.org/
The New Orleans Solar Map is a great tool
for local residents to learn about solar and check out installations around the city, and comes at an important time when accurate information is harder to find.
Transport for NOLA
http://www.transportfornola.org/
Transport for NOLA is working to create a world-class transportation system in the Greater New Orleans region that is based on equity, accessibility, and best-practices.
We are a think-and-do tank of New Orleanians who also are transit riders, planners, engineers, bicyclists, and designers.
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New Orleans Inspector General
http://www.nolaoig.org
The New Orleans office of the Inspector General is where you can get reports on governmental efficiency as well as provide tips on information you may know about that should be looked into.
Project Nola
http://www.projectnola.com/
Project Nola is a public safety information community that provides alerts of criminal justice and police information.
Run by a local security company, it has notification services via Twitter, Facebook, etc.
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LASPCA Trap-Neuter-Return Program
http://la-spca.org/tnr
Through aggressive spay and neuter, the Louisiana SPCA will reduce the feral cat population in Algiers significantly over the next two years.
Audubon Zoo Junior Keepers Program
http://www.auduboninstitute.org/volunteers/zoo/jr-keepers
The Junior Keeper program encourages hands-on learning, creativity, teamwork, a sense of stewardship towards the environment and the development of work place and life skills through a wide variety of volunteer experiences.
The 2012 Jr. Keeper Program will be open to youth entering the 7th, 8th, or 9th grade in the Fall of 2012. Applications will be mailed in early January 2012. Applications will be due February 24th. more
City of New Orleans Sidewalk Regulations
http://www.nola.gov/GOVERNMENT/Department-of-Parks-and-Parkways/
Quote: "The Department of Public Works has determined that the repair of sidewalks is the respnsiblity of the adjacent property owner.
You may contact them at (504) 658-8000."
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Eat Safe Louisiana
http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/subhome/19
The Eat Safe website is maintained by the Dept of Health and Human Services.
It allows users to see reports on over 30,000 food service establishments throughout the state.
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Entergy Energy Smart NOLA
http://www.energysmartnola.info/
Entergy New Orleans encourages energy efficiency by providing rebates for ceiling insulation, wall insulation, air sealing, duct sealing, and high efficiency air conditioning and heat pumps in existing homes.
Depending on what measures installed the customer may be able to receive rebates as much as $1,000 when installing a new high efficiency A/C, ceiling and wall insulation.
Entergy also provides incentives to new home builders for homes that are built 15% greater than the 2006 IECC Energy Code currently in place in Orleans Parish. For more information, visit the website or call 1-866-721-0249, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. more
NOLA Green Roots
http://nolagreenroots.org/
NOLA Green Roots facilitates garden training for hundreds of participants.
By developing community gardens, we teach youth, low-income residents, and senior citizens how to grow fresh fruits and vegetables at a low cost.
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LouisianaRebuilds.info Contractor Rating System
http://contractor.louisianarebuilds.info/
Find and rate contractors working locally and help our community rebuild by getting the word out about good and bad contractors. Use our Contractor Rating System (with over 500 local listings and ratings) to rate a contractor you've used or search for contractor reviews before you hire.
Youth Run New Orleans
http://www.yrnola.org/
Youth Run New Orleans empowers youth across Greater New Orleans for a lifetime of wellness, character, and leadership through mentored training for and completion of local running events.
We use running as a medium to inspire and prepare students for success on the track, in the classroom, and in the community.
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Shop Gentilly
http://shopgentilly.com
Shop Gentilly has information on what's open and available in Gentilly.
Metropolitan Crime Commission Reports
http://www.metropolitancrimecommission.org/html/research.html
The MCC issues reports periodically about public corruption and criminal justice policy.
NOLA Satellite Government
http://nolasatellitegovernment.tulane.edu/
There are over 140 boards, commissions, public benefit corporations, security and development districts, and other entities that undertake public functions on behalf of the people of New Orleans.
This site is a guide to them all.
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New Orleans Taxi Complaints
http://www.nola.gov/RESIDENTS/Safety-and-Permits/Ground-Transportation-Bureau/Complaint-Form/
The New Orleans Ground Transportation Bureau (formerly the Taxicab Bureau) has a complaint form and hotline.
Call 504-658-7189 or 888-908-4869 or visit the site link.
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EducateNow!
http://www.educatenow.net/
EducateNow! is a site dedicated to the ongoing reforms in the New Orleans public school system.
It has excellent mailing list options with updates about Charter Schools, the RSD and other K-12 information.
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City of New Orleans Code Enforcement
http://www.nola.gov/RESIDENTS/Code-Enforcement/
A resource that provides code enforcement information for the city of New Orleans.
NOPD Crime Maps
http://www.nola.gov/GOVERNMENT/NOPD/Crime-Maps/
An updated system that allows for much finer grained views.
This is a calls for service based system which means that it's data is provisional and may be changed based on whether a police report is filed and what eventually is determined to be the actual incident.
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