PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A federal court jury in Providence convicted Jose Ignacio Goris, 41, of Providence, of attempting to possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. Goris was arrested on August 14, 2014, moments after he took custody of what he believed to be a kilogram of cocaine supplied to […]readmore
PROVIDENCE –Following two consecutive nights of violent activity in the Wanskuck area, Councilman David A. Salvatore (Ward 14) has asked the Providence Police Department to strengthen its presence in the neighborhood. Salvatore also seeks to engage in a collaborated effort among city leaders to curtail violence throughout the city. Salvatore today contacted Major Thomas Verdi, […]readmore
Associated Press HONOLULU-The U.S. Coast Guard says two Marine helicopters have collided off the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Sara Mooers tells The Associated Press that each aircraft had six people aboard. She says a debris field has been spotted off the coast. Marine Capt. Timothy Irish confirmed to the AP […]readmore
BOSTON – The Coast Guard, partner agencies, and a good Samaritan teamed up to respond to three separate Southeastern New England maritime emergencies since Thursday evening. «Since last night, the command center’s four person watch team utilized our technology and partnerships with local agencies to expertly execute three separate search and rescue cases, saving five […]readmore
U.S retail sales fell 0.1 percent in December, ending a very disappointing year for holiday sales and raising new concerns about consumer spending in 2016. All told, retail sales rose 2.1 percent for all of of 2015, a far cry from the 3.9 percent gain the year before. Much of the downward pressure has been […]readmore
VOA News U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter has announced that Army General Joseph Votel will be nominated as commander of U.S. Central Command, which overseas operations in Iraq and Syria. Carter said Thursday Votel was his «only recommendation to the president.» Votel, who heads special operations forces, would take over leadership of U.S. Central Command, […]readmore
Providence – el Alcalde Jorge Elorza informo que la ciudad está lista para limpiar las calles este invierno. Hemos invertido en nuevos equipos para remover la nieve y hacer un mejor trabajo para los residentes de nuestra ciudad. Con los nuevos camiones podemos remover más cantidad de nieve en menos tiempo. Tenemos más capacidad este […]readmore
Rhode Island – ciudadanos preocupados por el cambio en la ruta del desfile, se reunieron la noche del jueves en la escuela Andrews de Colt en Bristol. El comité recibió un montón de quejas después de decidir eliminar una parte de la ruta del desfile por la calle Hope. El voto a favor de una […]readmore
Cranston – todo comenzó con la iniciativa de ayudar a los Envejecientes a limpiar la nieve con los estudiantes. Pero la directora del Senior Center Sue Stenhouse, quería impresionar a la prensa y disfrazo a un chofer de autobús de anciana. Si un hombre vestido de viejita, esto fue un truco de mal sabor para […]readmore
Providence – El arresto de Leuggen Irizarry de Providence se produjo la tarde del el jueves. Irizarry está acusado de balear a Joshua Conti, en el estacionamiento del Centro Recreacional Neutaconkanut en la calle Plainfield. El fue instruido de un cargo de agresión con una fianza de $ 50,000 dólares. El reporte policía indica que […]readmore