Are Delivery Trucks Causing Injuries at Esplanade and Mystery Streets?

April 1, 2017 by Charlie London

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Let me preface this post by saying this is NOT an April Fool’s joke.

The yellow Americans with Disabilities Act mat on the corner of Esplanade and Mystery is causing injuries.

One man tripped over the mat sticking up at Esplanade and Mystery and literally fell flat on his face which bloodied his nose and caused him to lose his glasses.   Karen at Terranova’s said an ambulance was called.

A woman wearing sandals caught her toe in the protruding mat and she bled profusely leaving blood on the corner.

Trucks delivering to Canseco’s warehouse door on Mystery Street appear to be sitting on and rolling over the ADA mat on the corner of Esplanade at Mystery Street.

Click on the photo above to get a better view of the large crack above the Americans with Disabilities Act mat at the corner of Esplanade and Mystery Streets.   The crack does not appear to be one caused by settling but by a large amount of weight pressing on the area.

Large bollards on either side of the mat could alleviate the problem of trucks rolling over and sitting on the ADA mat on the corner of Esplanade and Mystery Streets.

Please call 311 if you believe that this is a situation that should be immediately repaired.   I have called but, there is strength in numbers.   This really should be repaired right away.

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Saturday in the Park

July 18, 2015 by Charlie London

Just a few of the many wonderful Faubourg St. John neighbors who came out to keep Fortier Park the best pocket park in the city.
Just a few of the many wonderful Faubourg St. John neighbors who came out to keep Fortier Park the best pocket park in the city.

ccc2014-FortierParkMany neighbors came out on Saturday, July 18 to get Fortier Park back in shape.

Neighbors cut back plants, pulled weeds, spread pine straw mulch, planted new things and evaluated the lighting system previously installed by neighbors. Mostly, neighbors took care of general maintenance in Fortier Park.

Refreshments and some supplies were provided. It was a great opportunity for neighbors to get together.

FAUBOURG ST. JOHN
“Where Big Dreams Grow”

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Saturday in the Park

December 21, 2012 by Charlie London

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A Little Surprise Holiday Celebration in Fortier Park

Join your neighbors and bring the kids to Fortier Park this Saturday December 22 from 5:00PM – 6:30PM

Help decorate then light the beautiful Christmas tree donated by Harold’s on St. Claude Ave.

DJ “Dr. Vic” will be spinning the Holiday tunes — CCs is providing Hot Chocolate for the kids

Sip on some Eggnog donated by Cansecos (bring your own nog if you know what we mean)

Tip your hat & raise a glass to Bob “Doc” Cousins of DeBanc Pharmacy to congratulate him on his retirement. (did you know that he has been paying the light bill for Fortier Park all these years and will continue to!)

Want to help? Contact Bob McGuire 504.388.3362

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Bobby Wozniak to be Honored October 25th

July 24, 2012 by Charlie London

by David Armond | photo by Charlie London

A special Parks and Parkways Gala at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans on Thursday Oct 25 will celebrate their 30th year and honor 30 volunteers.

Bobby Wozniak happens to be one of them for a number of reasons but especially for Alcee Fortier Park in Faubourg St John. If you would like more info, visit www.parkwaypartnersnola.org or if you need tickets,email: [email protected] .

Come check out Fortier Park in its mid-summer finest this Saturday, July 28th from 9 am to Noon as Faubourg St. John continues its series of neighborhood park cleanups. Fortier Park is located at 3200 Esplanade at Mystery Street.

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Beautiful Fortier Park

March 24, 2012 by Charlie London

I stopped by Fortier Park this afternoon and ran into the nice folks you see in the photo above. They indicated they were from out-of-town and decided to forgo a trip to the French Quarter so they could take in the beauty of Fortier Park and Faubourg St. John. Thanks to all of the great volunteers who helped maintain the beauty of Fortier Park this morning. And, a special thank you to Bobby Wozniak for his decades of dedication to making Fortier Park what it is today.

cellphone photos by Bonnie Lee


poster by LINDA LANDESBERG

COFFEE | RAKE | GAB | GARDEN

FORTIER PARK

Come for coffee or come to help for a while! Help your neighbors make a smile!. Gab and laugh and plant or rake, sweep or mulch and play. Bring the kids, bring a friend, everyone is welcome!

SATURDAY MORNING | March 24th | 9 am until NOON

3200 block of Esplanade at Mystery Street

Free coffee, snacks and fun

Bring a rake or broom, bring a shovel or pruners and help keep Fortier Park looking beautiful!

CLICK HERE to print out your very own flyer to put on your refrigerator or share with your neighbors and friends.

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Magical Mystery Tour

March 21, 2012 by Charlie London

by Charlie London
Like the Postcards from Home you see every Sunday at FSJNA dot ORG, the Magical Mystery Tour takes you on a ride in and around Faubourg St. John.

Below you will see an artist who consented to have her picture taken while painting in City Park. City Park offers a magical mystery tour of its own but you have to get up, get out and walk the sidewalks, bridges, and trails to see it.

Every Wednesday look for another part of the Magical Mystery Tour we live everyday here in New Orleans. Every city has something… but New Orleans has that magic and mystery around every corner that you just don’t find other places. Check back at FSJNA dot ORG every Wednesday to see what I mean!

Photo by Charlie London

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Faubourg St. John NEWS

February 12, 2012 by Charlie London

Neighborhood News

Postcard from Home Every Sunday
https://fsjna.org/2012/02/postcard-from-home-12/
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Love on the Bayou
https://fsjna.org/2012/02/today-love-on-the-bayou/
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Mardi Gras Legally
https://fsjna.org/2012/02/mardi-gras-legally/
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Neighborhood Meeting this Monday
https://fsjna.org/2012/02/board-meeting-agenda-2/
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BlightStat 31
https://fsjna.org/2012/02/31-flavors-of-blight/
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The Color of Wonderful
https://fsjna.org/2012/02/12524/
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Rail Improvements in the Future
https://fsjna.org/2012/02/new-orleans-rail-gateway-program/
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Magical Mystery Tour Every Wednesday
https://fsjna.org/2012/02/magical-mystery-tour-web-of-lines/
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It’s a Wonderful Life in Faubourg St. John
https://fsjna.org/2012/02/its-a-wonderful-life/
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Pick Up Your Produce Box Here
https://fsjna.org/2012/02/fresh-from-the-farm-at-swirl/
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Burned Car Gets Picked Up
https://fsjna.org/2012/02/blight-attracts-burnt/
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Mid-City Library
https://fsjna.org/2012/02/mid-city-library-to-have-grand-opening/
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Mid-City Cyclones
https://fsjna.org/2012/01/mid-city-cyclones/
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Party with the Women of the Opera Guild
https://fsjna.org/2012/01/party-with-the-women-of-the-opera-guild/
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Support Our Local Artists
https://fsjna.org/2012/01/the-healing-power-of-art/
https://fsjna.org/2012/01/contemporary-crafts-at-jazz-fest/
https://fsjna.org/2012/01/art-world/
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Prevent Flooding, Clean Your Catch Basin
https://fsjna.org/2012/01/city-catches-up-with-faubourg-st-john/
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Carnival Designs Online
https://fsjna.org/2012/01/carnival-designs-online/
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S&WB Wants to Raise Your Rates. Speak Up!
https://fsjna.org/2012/01/rate-increases-and-drainage-funding/
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Neighborhood Author Releases Book
https://fsjna.org/2012/01/neighbor-releases-book/
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Deadline Looming for Matching Fund
https://fsjna.org/2012/01/local-sustainability-matching-fund/
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Red Cross Opportunity During Mardi Gras
https://fsjna.org/2012/01/mardi-gras-volunteer-opportunity/
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Bayou Treme Center on Bayou Road
https://fsjna.org/2012/01/bayou-treme-center/
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List of Mardi Gras Parades
https://fsjna.org/2012/01/2012-mardi-gras-parades/
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Faubourg St. John’s QR Code
https://fsjna.org/2011/12/have-you-seen-me/
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Build a Bike and Make a Difference
https://fsjna.org/2011/12/build-a-bike-and-make-a-difference/
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Lafitte Greenway News
https://fsjna.org/2011/12/lafitte-greenway-news/
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Free Light Bulbs
https://fsjna.org/2011/12/energy-smart/
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View all the links to the BlightStat meetings
https://fsjna.org/category/blightstat-meetings/
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Lots of articles about historical events
https://fsjna.org/category/history-2/
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Check out the Magical Mystery Tour posts
https://fsjna.org/category/magical-mystery-tour/
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Check out the POSTCARDS from HOME posts
https://fsjna.org/category/postcards-from-home/
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Charlie London

Renew / Join Today!

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Magical Mystery Tour – Pagoda Palace

August 31, 2011 by Charlie London

In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.

John Muir

This is one of many shelters throughout City Park in New Orleans. City Park is the nation’s 3rd largest urban park. This scene is just one of the magical mysteries you’ll encounter if you take the time to walk through City Park.

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Magical Mystery Tour – Lovely Lady

August 24, 2011 by Charlie London

Look closely at this bridge and you’ll find the folks working for the Works Progress Administration in the 1930’s had more on their minds than just building bridges!

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Magical Mystery Tour

August 10, 2011 by Charlie London

by Charlie London

This is the first, in what I hope to be, a long series every Wednesday at FSJNA dot ORG. Like the Postcards from Home you see every Sunday at FSJNA dot ORG, the Magical Mystery Tour will take you on a ride in and around Faubourg St. John.

Below you will see an artist who consented to have her picture taken while painting in City Park. City Park offers a magical mystery tour of its own but you have to get up, get out and walk the sidewalks, bridges, and trails to see it.

Every Wednesday look for another part of the Magical Mystery Tour we live everyday here in New Orleans. Every city has something… but New Orleans has that magic and mystery around every corner that you just don’t find other places. Check back at FSJNA dot ORG every Wednesday to see what I mean!

Photo by Charlie London

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