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The New Orleans City Council Nov. 13 began the process of tapping into the city’s rainy-day fund in case it is needed to pay city workers next week while officials wait for a $125 million short term loan from the state to become available.

New Orleans leaders convinced state officials to approve an emergency short-term $125 million loan that should allow the city to make payroll for its workers through the end of the year. But will the city get the cash in time to avoid pay disruptions?

Gambit Editor John Stanton sat down at R Bar with outgoing New Orleans City Council Budget Chairman Joe Giarrusso to talk about the state of play with the city’s budget

The Get Down is your go-to show for all things weird, wonderful, interesting and occasionally infuriating happening in the landscape of New Orleans. Each week, join host John Stanton, the editor of Gambit, as he takes you on a journey through the city’s dynamic food, music, fashion, politics, and culture. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1492300'); }); Gambit’s

Gambit gives Thumbs Up to the New Orleans heroes of the last week or so.

Ruby Bridges, Gail Etienne, Tessie Prevost and Leona Tate were the first Black children in New Orleans allowed into previously all-white schools in 1965 when segregation ended in public schools.

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The Dixie Packing Company operated in St. Bernard Parish for more than 30 years.