🌱Gordon Plaza Residents Get $75M + New Rideshare App Fees

New Orleans LA

16 March, 2022

3:54 PM

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Morning, people of New Orleans! It's me again, Shannon Denney, your host of the New Orleans Daily. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 74 Low: 64. Here are the top three stories today in New Orleans: After a long battle, $75 million dollars has been awarded to residents of Gordon Plaza whose homes were built on a toxic landfill. The court judgment goes to the 5,000 residents of the apartment complex against the city and others. (U.S. News & World Report) NOPD is investigating an armed robbery that took place on Sunday where a woman was robbed by the man who helped after her vehicle broke down on I-510 North. The victim's car stalled and after the suspect fixed the car he proceeded to rob her at gunpoint. (WWLTV.com) To combat rising fuel costs, riders will be charged an extra fee on rideshare apps in New Orleans beginning Wednesday. (FOX 8 Local First) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? (Reviewers at CNET called the new system — known as the Ring Alarm Pro — "a giant leap for home security"). So why the kudos? In a nutshell: the Ring Alarm Pro can protect your home both online and off. It includes a built-in eero Wi-Fi 6 router to help you get reliable physical and digital security in one, innovative device. Now you can help protect your home with all of the benefits of the Ring Alarm, to keep your home safe and secure, while experiencing fast, reliable connectivity. To learn more about the system CNET called "the future of home security" or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here. Today in New Orleans: Yoga with a Vue at Longue Vue House and Gardens (9:30 AM) Ogden Museum Meditation at New Orleans Chamber of Commerce (12:30 PM) French Quarter Jazz Piano Hour at Jean Lafitte National Park (2:00 PM) Piano Hour with Audrey Smith at New Orleans Jazz National Park (2:00 PM) Tulane University Women's Basketball vs Jacksonville State University (6:30 PM) From my notebook: Tulane University has been awarded $4.6 million from the Gates Foundation grant for family planning in DRC. (Tulane University)New budget proposals could potentially defund some departments, city council reports. (WGNO New Orleans)Thousands of dollars were paid to workers following Ida. Now, Kenner is changing its policy. (NOLA.com) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Bayou Home Show & Cannata's Festival of Food (March 19) American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day: Understand Your Risk (March 22) Add your event Loving the New Orleans Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update. — Shannon Denney