AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNew Orleans Dining: Casamento’s, the 1919 Magazine St. oyster institution, reopens Oct. 1 after its summer break, but owners C.J. and Linda Gerdes say this season is “looking like” it could be the last—no final decision yet. Real Estate Watch: West Jefferson and Orleans Parish property transfers list home and commercial sales across late September, including multiple six-figure deals in New Orleans. Local Transit Leadership: The New Orleans RTA CEO search reshuffle removed Jefferson Parish candidate Derrick Breun from the shortlist after Mayor Helena Moreno pushed for more New Orleans representation. State House Race: Three candidates vie for Louisiana House District 92 (Kenner/Metairie) with insurance costs, immigration, data centers and the Esplanade Mall among key issues. Public Safety: Jefferson Parish homicide detectives say a 28-year-old man was killed after a chaotic fight outside a Metairie bar; an arrest followed. Tech & Tax Policy: A New York Times report says Meta classified AI data centers as “pilot models” to claim research tax credits, with credits reportedly rising to $3.9B. Defense & Shipbuilding: Metal Shark won a U.S. contract to build 13 patrol boats for Vietnam at its Jeanerette, Louisiana facility. Healthcare Innovation: Sight Sciences and Life Biosciences are set to present new ophthalmology data at AAO 2026 in New Orleans.
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