After the federal government accused them of discriminating against minority candidates, prison officials held off on hiring correctional officers for three years “We waited three years. Our ranks became depleted and I felt that there was a public safety necessity,” said Corrections Director A.T. Wall. «We had a testing process which had the effect of, not […]readmore
Press Conference LPR News Spanish Podcast of Roger Williams Spanish News Governor Raimondo Mayor Elorza in spanish Roger Williams National Memorial Park Ranger John McNiff PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Foundation tuesday announced an educational program that will give students and teachers access to a wealth of information about Roger Williams and award up […]readmore
Access Point RI CEO and President Tom Kane CRANSTON, RI—Cranston Mayor Allan W. Fung joined the Cornerstone School community along with donors and volunteers to celebrate the school’s new playground on Tuesday. Mayor Fung Mayor Fung joined Access Point RI CEO and President Tom Kane, Cameron & Mittleman Managing Partner Karen DelPonte and Doris […]readmore
Ceremony Central Falls – The new Blackstone Valley community health center is expected to offer more services and extended hours, soon at the new, state-of-the-art health center. Saturday’s groundbreaking also included an appearance by Emmy award winning actress Viola Davis, who grew up in Central Falls. The new Neighborhood Health Station will be located in […]readmore
Providence – This $6.3 million, 9,190-square-foot wing was funded by a $50 million bond approved in 2012 for the renovation of three RIC buildings: Craig-Lee Hall, Gaige Hall and Fogarty Life Science. Fogarty Life Science is the first to be completed. Most of the simulation learning activities have moved to the new wing. There is […]readmore
Providence, RI (October 7, 2016) – The nonprofit community development corporation ONE Neighborhood Builders is celebrating the groundbreaking of our new housing development Amherst Gardens, our NeighborWorks Charter, a Welcome to our new Executive Director and Promotion of the Yes on 7 Housing Bond; on Friday, October 14th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Amherst Gardens is […]readmore
Providence, RI – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline, today applauded the Department of Justice’s $375,000 award to the Providence Police Department for the purchase of 250 body cameras. The cameras will be worn by Providence officers to augment the Police Department’s community policing strategy. “This is […]readmore
Monitoring of Water Resources to Continue, Water Conservation by Public Necessary BOSTON – October 7, 2016 – With large portions of Massachusetts continuing to experience rainfall amounts remaining below average for a seventh straight month, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Matthew Beaton today declared the following drought levels throughout the Commonwealth: a Drought Warning […]readmore
LINCOLN, R.I., Oct. 7, 2016 – Employees at Amica Insurance donated more than 1,000 items to Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island (DIIRI) during a three-month initiative that ran from June through August. DIIRI’s mission is to empower individuals and families, especially the underserved, to become self-sufficient and fully participating members of their diverse communities. […]readmore
WOONSOCKET, RI: The dedication ceremony for the new Little League field at World War II Veterans Memorial Park in honor of Woonsocket native and National Baseball Hall of Famer, Napoleon «Nap» Lajoie, is scheduled for 11:00 am on October 8. Saturday’s dedication ceremony on the diamond of the new field will take place immediately following […]readmore