R.I. Division of Motor Vehicles begins six-day weekly schedule on March 30; service continues strictly at Cranston headquarters CRANSTON, R.I. – The R.I. Division of Motor Vehicles will move to a new weekly schedule beginning Monday, March 30 as it temporarily adjusts operations to meet customer demand. The Division will shift to a six-day weekly […]readmore
On March 27th at approximately 1:05 AM, officers responded to 12 Nickerson St for the report of multiple people stabbing themselves. Upon arrival, officers encountered a 56 year old male of 12 Nickerson St who was covered in blood and had a serious injury to his right eye. The male victim first advised officer that […]readmore
Federal funds will help ensure public transportation doesn’t become a casualty of COVID-19 as leaders remind everyone to continue doing their part to minimize exposure PROVIDENCE, RI – As transit agencies nationwide are hit hard by steep reductions in ridership and revenue caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed is pressing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to do a better job helping Rhode Islanders and other Americans stranded abroad. Reed wants the State Department to provide Americans overseas with clear and timely information and do everything it can to assist Americans abroad who wish to return home […]readmore
“During these difficult and unsure times, criminals seek to take advantage of citizens’ concerns about COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus,” said Major Timothy G. Sanzi, Detective Bureau Commander. “Members of law enforcement have observed an increase in fraudulent activity seeking to exploit people’s fears and we want Rhode Islanders to be aware of the scams we are […]readmore
Sen. Reed helps craft landmark agreement with federal funds to help individuals, hospitals, communities, & small businesses hit hardest by COVID-19 & includes stronger oversight structure WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight, the U.S. Senate unanimously voted 96-0 to pass the $2.2 trillion Emergency Coronavirus Economic Rescue bill. U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) says the bipartisan package will […]readmore
Guidelines for Retail and Grocers Rhode Island has asked all businesses to comply with social distancing guidelines and to maintain a high level of sanitation and employee hygiene in line with CDC guidance. In furtherance of those directives and to prevent crowding at retail and grocery stores, the following guidelines are being instituted as of […]readmore
Medical Staff of the ICU of Casalpalocco COVID-19 clinic in the outskirts of Rome tend to patients, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 VOA News By Sabina Castelfranco ROME – A provincial official in Italy says a soccer game and a missed opportunity to detect one early coronavirus case might have contributed to the rapid spread of the […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI (March 25, 2020)…Chief Judge Frank Caprio announced today that the Providence Municipal Courts will tentatively reopen on Monday, April 20, 2020.If you have a trial date to appear before the Municipal Court during the closure, you will receive a new summons in the coming days.If you have a fine to pay you can […]readmore
Massive coronavirus relief package includes four months expanded unemployment benefits and direct payments, $367 billion to aid small business, $150 billion for state and local governments, $130 billion for hospitals & health centers, an employee retention tax credit to incentivize businesses to keep workers on payroll during the crisis, & much more ***Reed, a member […]readmore