PODCAST News Congressman Cicilline Mayor James Diossa The park is being built where VFW Post 1271 once stood, which was known for its display of war canons. Mayor Diossa; “I am excited to break ground on this important project that honors our veterans and adds another greenspace for our community to come together,” said Mayor […]readmore
RHODE ISLAND — Members of the RI House Minority Caucus have announced a second workshop scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to address the Department’s proposed adoption of the «Farmland Acquisition Rules and Regulations». The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Corless Auditorium at the […]readmore
On August 23, 2016, Pawtucket Police responded to Galego Court 110 Leonard Jenard Dr. for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival officers encountered a juvenile victim with a small laceration on the back of her neck. The victim stated that she was stabbed by another juvenile female during a fight. The victim was transported […]readmore
NOAA to Host Open House in Newport Aboard 209-foot Research Vessel Henry B. Bigelow On Friday, August 26, public may tour NOAA research vessel which is used to learn about the waters and wildlife off Atlantic Coast *RSVP required* NEWPORT, RI — Rhode Islanders who are interested in learning about the National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]readmore
Wayne Lee VOA NEWS U.S. President Barack Obama made his first visit Tuesday to the southeastern state of Louisiana, where historic flooding has ravaged much of the southern part of the state. The president hoped to reassure flood victims that his administration has made disaster recovery a top priority. «You are not alone on this. […]readmore
«38 Studios was a bad deal for Rhode Island and I was against it from the start. It’s our job to be as aggressive as we can in recovering as much taxpayer money as possible, and today’s settlement is another huge step toward that goal. This settlement and the two previous total over $42 million, […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Providence Fire Department, in cooperation with the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), and the Local Emergency Planning Committee-2, will test the Port of Providence Sirens Warning System beginning on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at approximately 12:00PM, continuing for two weeks and ending on September 2, 2016. Residents and the business community […]readmore
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Reaches $25.6 Million Dollar Settlement Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Barclays Capital Inc. in 38 Studios Lawsuit Deal would bring total settlements to more than $42 million to date in ongoing 38 Studios litigation Commerce Corporation remains engaged in litigation against other defendants, including First Southwest Company and Curt Schilling PROVIDENCE, […]readmore
PAWTUCKET – Monday, Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien and Congressman David Cicilline joined seniors at the Leon Mathieu Senior Center in Pawtucket to welcome the new Senior Transport Shuttle to the city’s fleet. Earlier this year, Congressman David Cicilline was able to procure a surplus sixteen-passenger that was being retired from service from the Rhode […]readmore
RIO DE JANEIRO — A bid by Los Angeles to host the 2024 Olympic Games could fall victim to anti-American sentiment brewing inside the International Olympic Committee, sources inside the IOC said. The bid, which is competing against three European cities, risks an anti-U.S. protest vote by several IOC members angry over America’s prominent role in […]readmore