WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse joined other Senate Democrats in writing to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan, urging them to immediately call Congress back into session to pass emergency funding legislation to address the growing Zika crisis. In the letter, the Senators note that […]readmore
Central Falls – Governor Gina Raimondo, Congressman David Cicilline, state and local officials including Central Falls Mayor James Diossa and Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien, will join Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark completion of the Dexter Street construction resurfacing and bridge repair project, in Central Falls and Pawtucket. Friday, […]readmore
VOA News London police said Thursday that they found no evidence of radicalization to suggest terrorism after a Somali man stabbed a woman to death and wounded five other people in central London. Instead, they say the attack was likely triggered by mental health issues. Police arrested the 19-year-old man in Russell Square, near the […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS – On 07/28/2016, at approximately 11:08 p.m., Central Falls Police units were dispatched to the area of 20 Fletcher Street for the report of a robbery in which a gun was used. Upon their arrival on scene, officers identified three adult male victims all of whom reside in Central Falls. The victims stated […]readmore
VOA News As the U.S. military ramps up its military role in Libya, President Barack Obama is preparing to meet with Thursday with top military and national security advisors to discuss the fight against Islamic State. Obama will meet with members of the National Security Council at the Pentagon as the U.S. launches more air […]readmore
VOA News Secretary of State John Kerry says the U.S. «does not pay ransom» amid criticism of the Obama administration’s payment of $400 million in cash to Iran on the same day Tehran released four American hostages. U.S. officials said the airlifting of $400 million in foreign currencies to Iran in January was to partially […]readmore
Cranston – Internationally recognized outdoor retailerL.L.Bean, best known for its Bean Boot, everyday free shipping and 100% satisfaction guarantee is set to expand its retail operation with the opening of its first Rhode Island store, scheduled to open next week. The new L.L.Bean store located at Garden City Center, a unique open-air shopping destination featuring […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Major customer service improvements made by the staff of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program have reduced waiting times by 63 percent during this summer’s recent peak claim period versus last summer’s peak period. These improvements highlight the benefits of the Lean Government Initiative. Governor M. Gina Raimondo today visited the Department of […]readmore
CODAC, The Providence Center join forces to address opioid abuse Recovery community, law enforcement laud Whitehouse legislation to stem public health crisis Providence, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today joined with leaders from Rhode Island’s recovery community and law enforcement for a soft opening of CODAC Behavioral Healthcare’s new facility co-located within The Providence […]readmore
VOA News ALEXANDRIA, VA. —The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the arrest of a Washington, D.C. transit police officer with attempting to provide support to the Islamic State (IS). 36 year old Nicholas Young of the Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) is accused of giving 22 gift card codes, worth nearly $250, to an […]readmore