Category Archives: Politics

Dear Friends, Some news about the ever-evolving literary experiment known as “Anti-requiem: New Orleans Stories.” There is no longer a short free version and a longer pay version. Now there is only a best version, and it is free. One … Continue reading →

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City Council Hearing on Elisio Fields Proposal, City Hall, New Orleans, September 6, 2012

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Louis Maistros

(Pictured above, developer Sean Cummings on screen, FMIA board members in front row.) For those who haven’t heard the news… we won. There will be no high rise condo built in our beloved historic neighborhood — at least until the … Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture of New Orleans, every day things, Faith, new orleans, nola architecture, photography, Politics | Tagged city hall, elisio lofts, Faubourg Marigny, fmia, new orleans, photography, sean cummings, size matters | 2 Comments

SIZE MATTERS: No High Rise in Marigny! Photo Gallery (Part 2) Your LAST CHANCE to Act! #NOLA

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Louis Maistros

The moment of truth is near — and only YOU can stop the impending trend of high rise buildings that may be constructed in New Orleans’ historic neighborhoods. THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW. From the Size Matters Official Facebook … Continue reading →

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Alex Vialou, FMIA President, Speaking Out Against Proposed High Rise Condo in the Marigny, Rally at Siberia, St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, August 8, 2012

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Louis Maistros

Residents of the Marigny are in the latest fight for their neighborhood’s survival as plans for building a high rise condominium — clearly against historic preservation laws, but mysteriously receiving a waiver — becomes perilously close to reality. Please visit … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Smart People Against High Rises in the #Marigny, #NewOrleans. Please Sign the Petition and RT! #FMIASizeMatters

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Louis Maistros

The 600 block of Mandeville Street was well-represented at the Size Matters Rally at Siberia on St Claude Avenue last night, as can be evidenced in this photo. Residents of the Marigny are in the latest fight for their neighborhood’s … Continue reading →

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50% Off on my New Orleans and Mardi Gras 8×10 Signed Photo Prints For Just a Few Days…

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Louis Maistros

Friends, Just a heads up that all of the signed 8×10 photo prints in my Ebay Store are currently half off (currently $9.90 each, usually $19.95 each). Some have only a few days left, and some a week — please … Continue reading →