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 […]Load more...
By Better Business Bureau. The coronavirus outbreak has been big business for scammers. First it was fake masks, then fake government grants, and now it’s a fake COVID-19 tests. In the past few days, BBB Scam Tracker (BBB.org/ScamTracker) has gotten numerous reports of phony text messages claiming to be from a government agency. How the Scam Works: You […]Load more...
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 […]Load more...
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 […]Load more...
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 […]Load more...
«Durante estos tiempos difíciles e inseguros, los delincuentes buscan aprovecharse de las preocupaciones de los ciudadanos sobre COVID-19, también conocido como el coronavirus», dijo el comandante Timothy G. Sanzi, comandante del Buró de detectives. «Los miembros de la policía han observado un aumento en la actividad fraudulenta que busca explotar los temores de las personas […]Load more...
“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 […]Load more...
U.S. Senate Passes $2.2 Trillion Emergency Coronavirus Economic Rescue Agreement
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 […]Load more...
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Dr. Alexander-Scott today announced new
Eight additional cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island As of 5PM tomorrow, all retailers and grocers must: Allow no more than 20% of stated fire capacity in the store at a time; Require staff to count the number of customers entering and exiting the store and enforce limits; Clearly mark 6’ spacing in lines and […]Load more...
Governor, Dr. Alexander-Scott Announce New Guidelines for Large Retailers
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 […]Load more...