DALLAS, primero de mayo del 2017 – Alrededor de uno de cada tres adultos estadounidenses experimentó un síntoma consistente con una advertencia o un "mini" ataque o derrame cerebral, pero casi ninguno – solo el 3 por ciento - tomó la acción recomendada, de acuerdo a una nueva encuesta de la American Heart Association/American Stroke […]readmore
RI Annual Prescription Drug Take- Back Day The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse and medications. readmore
On Saturday, April 29, 2017 at approximately 3:00 AM, the Rhode Island State Police and North Smithfield Police Department investigated a wrong way crash on Route 146 North in the town of North Smithfield. As a result of this investigation, the Rhode Island State Police has charged a Worcester, Massachusetts male with driving under the […]readmore
Players Walking with Students #125kindness Providence, RI – April 28, 2017- Pitcher Chandler Shepherd and Catcher Tim Roberson of the PawSox baseball team joined volunteers in walking students to school this morning, as part of Family Service of Rhode Island’s (FSRI) Walking School Bus program. «We are excited to have the PawSox supporting our […]readmore
General Dynamics/Electric Boat, URI, CCRI, RISD and RIC all holding classes at center WESTERLY, R.I. (April 28, 2017) Governor Gina Raimondo today praised private businesses, state agencies, donors and the General Assembly for their contributions that led to the creation of the new Westerly Education Center before snipping the giant ribbon signaling the opening […]readmore
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today released the following statement on President Trump’s tax proposal: “President Trump’s tax proposal is vague, but the details that were made available demonstrate that this Administration is prioritizing tax breaks for wealthy Americans and large corporations while overlooking the middle class. Furthermore, the outline has no information about […]readmore
Newton, MA – Please join Mayor Setti Warren, Newton-Wellesley Hospital President Michael R. Jaff, DO, Newton Police Chief David MacDonald, and Dr. Antje Barreveld, NWH Anesthesiologist and Medical Director of NWH Pain Management Service, for a press conference on a new partnership between NWH and the City of Newton to combat the opioid epidemic in […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI - Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner has joined shareholders from across the country by voting against all sitting independent directors at Wells Fargo, following the massive fraud perpetrated against their customers. The Rhode Island pension fund currently owns 139,256 shares of Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC). "Over the course of many years, the […]readmore
WARWICK, RI - U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced the winners of his 2017 High School Arts Competition to celebrate young artistic talent in the Ocean State. Cosponsored by the RI Art Education Association (RIAEA), the contest features artwork from students hailing from 19 high schools across Rhode Island. Each school submitted up to three […]readmore
BOSTON – The National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations – NECO, announced recipients for the 2017 Ellis Island Medals of Honor. Co-founder of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate Victoria Reggie Kennedy, legendary astronaut Buzz Aldrin, Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo Indra Nooyi, TV host and journalist Fareed Zakaria, CEO of HSN […]readmore