Victoria Rakel Heimer-McGinn Brown University Etapa Académica: Academic Postdoc Primary Scientific Interest: Neurobiology, Neuroscience or Cognitive sciences About Me: I am interested in the molecular basis of synaptic function and neuronal circuitry, particularly in the framework of neuropsychiatric diseases like schizophrenia and mood disorders, which are also accompanied by cognitive impairments. I am currently studying […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS – On March 5, 2017 at approximately 8:30pm officers responded to the area of 154 Earle Street for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival it was determined that there were two gunshot victims: Darwin Stroble (42) and Rashawn Clark (21), both being treated at Rhode Island Hospital. It was discovered soon after […]readmore
Colonel Michael Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces the arrest of three suspects after the Cranston Police Department, Rhode Island State Police and Department of Corrections respond to 85 Lawrence Street in search of escapee Rony Martinez-Pereyra, age 44, who reportedly fled from a minimum security work detail. On March 2, 2017, members […]readmore
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The owner of Hot Rides Auto Sales has been charged with providing fraudulent documents to a state agency when attempting to renew his dealership license, according to Rhode Island State Police Major Dennis Fleming, Detective Commander. Kenneth A. Andrade, 52, of 2 Pawtucket Ave., Bristol, was arrested Feb. 23 and charged […]readmore
Over the course of the past year, much has been made at every level – local, state, and national – about ensuring the sanctity of our elections. There are rules – strict rules – on who can cast a vote. By and large we take it for granted that our elections are clean and fair, […]readmore
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung held a press conference where he described alleged voter irregularities that took place in his city during the November Election. The law is clear: only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote and you can only vote once. Anyone who breaks the law should be held accountable and I expect these allegations […]readmore
LO CELEBRAN LUEGO DE SU ÉXITO EN LOS CARNAVALES DE BOLIVIA El dúo más consistente del género urbano, también, está nominado a los Premios Billboard de la Música Latina 2 de marzo de 2017 (Miami, FL)– Dos días después de revolucionar con su música en los Carnavales de Bolivia, el dúo urbano puertorriqueño Alexis y Fido, fue […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo will visit Rogers High School in Newport tomorrow to talk with students about the Rhode Island’s Promise free college proposal. Senate President M. Teresa Paiva-Weed will join the Governor. Raimondo’s plan guarantees two years of free college for Rhode Island students at the Community College of Rhode Island, […]readmore
1,000 megawatts of clean energy by 2020 NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo announced a strategic goal today to increase the amount of clean energy in the state by 10 times by the end of 2020. In 2016, the baseline year for this goal, Rhode Island had approximately 100 megawatts of clean energy. […]readmore
I am deeply saddened by the hateful acts recently reported in the capital city which have targeted our Jewish community. I stand by those affected at RISD, the Jewish Community Center, and across the city and offer my full support during these trying times. As Mayor, I remain committed to ensuring that Providence is a […]readmore