New Orleans removing pay phones, now seen as 'a symbol of blight' Even in a city that’s constantly holding onto its past, this is one piece we’ll likely let go. Author: Thanh Truong / Eyewitness News Published: 5:42 PM CST March 10, 2021 Updated: 5:42 PM CST March 10, 2021 NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans is in the process of removing dozens of blighted sites that many people likely have memories of, but have long abandoned. Pay phones have been out of commission for years. Soon, they and their kiosks will be out of sight in New Orlea...