EAST PROVIDENCE – January 28, 2016 – The Boys & Girls Club of East Providence (EPBGC) will hold a ceremonial ribbon cutting to open its new 3,000-square-foot «Saint-Gobain Wing» at its facility in East Providence. This new Saint-Gobain Wing will expand the current facility and allow EPBGC to create new youth afterschool and workforce development […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS – On January 28, 2016, during the early morning hours, Central Falls police detective along with members of the patrol bureau converged upon 60 Sylvian Street to execute fugitive warrants on brothers wanted in connection with felony charges involving a handgun. Albaro Morales, 39, and his younger brother Angel Morales, 27, were located […]readmore
Mayor Fung’s Statement on the Passing of Mayor Vincent A. Buddy Cianci, Jr. January 28, 2016- Cranston Mayor Allan W. Fung issued the following statement in regards to the passing of former Mayor Vincent A. «Buddy» Cianci, Jr.: «Today, I ordered the city flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Cranston native and former Providence […]readmore
«Today is a sad day as our city mourns the loss of its longest-serving mayor,» said Council President Luis Aponte. «We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Mayor Cianci’s shadow looms large over the City of Providence. His brilliant mind, charisma, passion, and love for Providence are woven into his legacy. » […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Lt. Governor Daniel J. McKee issued the following statement Thursday on the death of Buddy Cianci: «I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mayor Buddy Cianci, who for so long has been a fixture in Providence, a city he truly loved. The Mayor lifted Providence up in many ways, overseeing […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today made the following statement in response to the passing of former Mayor Vincent A. Cianci Jr. «My thoughts and prayers are with Mayor Cianci’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. Mayor Cianci’s love for the City of Providence is undeniable and his mark on the […]readmore
Providence – Cianci fue hospitalizado con dolores abdominales la noche del miércoles en el Hospital Miriam en Providence. Más información en LPR Noticias 1290 AM.readmore
Providence – Former Providence Mayor Vincent A. «Buddy» Cianci died at age 74. Cianci’s death was confirmed by former mayoral chief of staff, lawyer Artin H. Coloian. Cianci died shortly after 9:30, Coloian said. Cianci was admitted at Miriam Hospital on Wednesday.readmore
VOA News Memes are making the rounds mocking Italy’s decision to cover up nude statues at Rome’s Capitoline Museum with big white boxes for a visit by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Ahead of Monday’s press conference between Premier Matteo Renzi and Rouhani, wooden panels were erected around some Roman statues in the museum. The decision […]readmore
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani arrived in France Wednesday – the first official visit of an Iranian president there since 1999. Rouhani flew in from Italy where he closed business deals worth $18.5 billion. He is expected to do likewise in France. The visits come after the sanctions were lifted from the Islamic Republic as part […]readmore