PROVIDENCE, RI— Councilman Michael Correia (Ward 6), who serves on the Board of Directors for the Providence Water Supply Board (PWSB), is urging residents to refrain from tampering with fire hydrants to cool off during summer months. Correia noted that improperly opening a fire hydrant could cause significant damage to the hydrant, rendering it unusable […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI— Councilman Michael Correia (Ward 6) has formally requested increased enforcement of fireworks used in Providence neighborhoods, especially those that disturb residents late at night. In a letter sent to Providence Police Chief Colonel Hugh Clements, Correia stated, “As we approach the Fourth of July, constituents have noticed an increase in fireworks being used […]readmore
“Our office has received two requests dated June 28, 2017 for voter registration information. One request is from the U.S. Department of Justice – Civil Rights Division asking for “information regarding the State’s procedures for compliance with statewide voter registration list maintenance provisions of the National Voter Registration Act and the Help America Vote Act.” […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI—Acting Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15) is calling for an independent investigation of Harry Kizirian Elementary School officials’ failure to report molestation allegations to the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). Rhode Island state law mandates that anyone “who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that any child has […]readmore
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today released the statement below regarding the administration’s travel ban taking effect tonight: «Nearly six months after the President first proposed a Muslim travel ban under the guise of needing time to evaluate our nation’s security, it’s crystal clear this Administration is more interested in appearing to […]readmore
CRANSTON, R.I. – Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles Administrator Walter R. «Bud» Craddock today announced that he has extended the validity periods for Rhode Island motor-vehicle credentials with July 2017 expiration dates to Sept. 30. The extension, which applies to license, registrations and other credentials due to expire between July 1, 2017 and July […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo, Rhode Island residents at risk of losing health care coverage and members of the Governor’s Health Cabinet today outlined the potentially disastrous ramifications in Rhode Island of the proposed Senate Trumpcare Bill. Now more than ever, Governor Raimondo is committed to ensuring that every Rhode Islander has access […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI: Over the past few months, Providence Police have been investigating a civilian employee of the City of Providence who most recently worked in the Providence Police Department Records Bureau. The employee was suspected of wrongfully converting police department information for personal purposes. Rosemary Garcia, age 36 of Cranston, was arrested yesterday, June 28, […]readmore
SCITUATE, RI – Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Department of Public Safety, today announced: The retirement of Rhode Island State Fire Marshal John Chartier, who is retiring as of June 30, 2017, after nine years as director of the Division of State Fire Marshal. Marshal […]readmore
The summer is officially here and it is a great time to reconnect with our friends and relatives and celebrate the warmer weather. When it comes to drinking and driving, the choices we make have permanent consequences…be safe this summer and designate a sober driver. The Cranston Police Department will be vigilant in enforcing all […]readmore