Ben Myers is a writer based in New Orleans, Louisiana. He focuses on local news and issues, covering topics such as city budgets, infrastructure, weather events, and political developments. His work has been featured in NOLA.com and Louder, providing in-depth coverage and analysis of the unique challenges and progress in New Orleans.
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By: Ben Myers
Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration is moving to reorganize the city’s permitting department in a way that it says will improve customer service and result in better short-term rental enforcement. The plan, which is still in formation, is sparking some concern, however, since it would shift a well-respected official, Ashley Becnel, away from overseeing STR enforcement.
By: Kasey Bubnash, Ben Myers
of 10 Roads in several New Orleans neighborhoods flooded Wednesday as nasty thunderstorms dumped rain on much of southeast Louisiana
By: Ben Myers
The New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board says it “had some issues with power,” especially backup generators, during heavy rainfall on Wednesday that caused widespread street flooding. That forced operators to ration power, and utility officials said canals were at high levels around pumping stations in Broadmoor, Lakeview and the 7th Ward.
By: Ben Myers
of 2 Mayor LaToya Cantrell on Wednesday spoke publicly for the first time about the torrential downpours that submerged large swaths
By: Ben Myers
New Orleans state Rep. Alonzo Knox’s HB 561 would aim to create a new revenue source for the greenway that could “take it to the next level.”
By: Ben Myers
Here's a look at the projected cost increases for S&WB customers.
By: Ben Myers
A revised lease up for council consideration in a special meeting on Wednesday would add significantly more space at a higher cost per square foot. The latest draft adds a third floor and increases the total square footage from about 45,000 to 69,000. The lease rate increases from an average of $170 to $180 per square foot over a decade.
By: Ben Myers
The city’s new public works director made his first public appearance since receiving City Council confirmation to the high-profile post five months ago, providing broad updates on the status of repairs to storm drains and street lights.
By: Ben Myers
Eight years after a landmark legal settlement quelled a bitter public feud between New Orleans firefighters and City Hall, a controversy is stirring again over the city’s woefully underfunded fire
By: Meghan Friedmann, Ben Myers
Car owners can appeal if they weren't driving their vehicles when the fine was issued.
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