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New Orleans attack raises familiar debate: Can Bourbon Street be made safe?

A deadly truck attack on New Year's Day in New Orleans killed 14 people when Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a pickup through a crowd.
Proposals for safety measures include banning vehicles in the French Quarter and turning it into a state park.
The city's security consultant, William J. Bratton, aims to improve safety while maintaining the festive atmosphere.
Local residents express concerns about the city's ability to ensure safety on Bourbon Street amidst ongoing violence.

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The Columbian

Safety of Bourbon Street is debated: Jan. 1 attack raised familiar concerns in New Orleans district

NEW ORLEANS — The second-guessing began before the bodies had been cleared from the debris of the deadly Bourbon Street truck attack. Read more...

2 months ago·Vancouver, United States

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Yeshiva World News

New Orleans Attack Raises Familiar Debate: Can Bourbon Street Be Made Safe?

The second-guessing began before the bodies had been cleared from the debris of the deadly Bourbon Street truck attack. A law firm signed up survivors of what it called a “predictable and preventable” tragedy. Politicians parried blame for the latest mass-casualty event in New Orleans’ infamous adult playground. And investigations targeted the ill-fated removal of the street’s bollards, steel columns designed to restrict vehicle access. But as t…

2 months ago

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Inc.

Can Bourbon Street be Made Safe?

With the Super Bowl coming, authorities worry about Bourbon Street’s safety.

2 months ago

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The Baltimore Banner

New Orleans attack raises debate about Bourbon Street safety

As New Orleans seeks to recover from the deadly truck attack, leaders are confronting an existential question: Can Bourbon Street be protected in a way that preserves the round-the-clock revelry?

2 months ago

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Associated Press News

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New Orleans attack raises familiar debate: Can Bourbon Street be made safe?

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The second-guessing began before the bodies had been cleared from the debris of the deadly Bourbon Street truck attack. A law firm

2 months ago·United States

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The New York Ledger

CBS News reporter's firsthand account of New Orleans attack on Bourbon Street

Enjoy complete video on YouTube. The post CBS News reporter's firsthand account of New Orleans attack on Bourbon Street appeared first on The New York Ledger.

2 months ago

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