RI – On July 21, 2016 at approximately 1345 hrs., members of Pawtucket Police Special Squad executed a search warrant on the residence located at 21 Garden St. During the search of the premises, a Glock .40 caliber handgun was seized, along with narcotics, cash, cell phones and other items related to illegal drug distribution. […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, R.I.-Citing concerns about the timing and potential risks included in the administration’s proposed $40 million bond referendum, the Providence City Council Finance Committee tonight unanimously decided to continue the ordinance for further analysis and deliberation. The proposal, introduced by the administration just two weeks ago, carries a looming deadline for ballot placement, involves a […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza joined State elected officials, representatives from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, members of the City Council, Parks Superintendent Wendy Nilsson, and Friends of Peace and Plenty Park in a log cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of the City’s Peace and Plenty Park. «With the expansion […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today swore-in James J. Caruolo, the new Associate Judge of the state District Court. «With his years of legal and military service, Jim brings valuable experience to the District Court,» Raimondo said. «Given the additional emphasis the District Court is placing on serving our veterans, I am delighted […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today released the following statement on the announcement of the state’s latest economic data: «Our economy’s gain of 1,700 jobs is welcome news but we still have significant room for improvement,» Governor Raimondo said. «This week alone, I have seen some of our initiatives at work. I met […]Load more...
By: Carmen Russo PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Voting equipment in Rhode Island will undergo a series of upgrades during the presidential elections this fall. At a press conference Thursday morning, Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea announced the use of technologies such as online voter registration, electronic poll books and modernized scanners to count ballots and deliver […]Load more...
By Carmen Russo PROVIDENCE, RI – At a press conference in the State House Library today, Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea demonstrated the state’s new voting systems to Governor Raimondo, legislative leaders, elections officials and community representatives. “Voting equipment is Democracy’s infrastructure. When I ran for office, I pledged to Rhode Islanders that I […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Foundation announced today that seven nonprofit organizations serving the state’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) communities will receive more than $50,000 in grants through its Equity Action Fund. The money will fund services ranging from wellness programs to domestic violence prevention. Project Weber/RENEW was awarded $10,000 to […]Load more...
On July 20, 2016 at approximately 1800hrs, Pawtucket Police responded to the 94 Japonica St for a report of shots fired related to a road rage incident. Upon arriving at the scene, officers were informed by the victims that occupants of a UHaul truck, cut in front of their vehicle, pointed firearms at them and […]Load more...
By Carmen Russo RI – Colonel Steven G. O’Donnell, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of Public Safety, announces the arrest of two New York men after troopers seized 2,295 oxycodone pills during a motor vehicle stop. The operator, identified as Zoilo A Pena Paulino, age 68, of 845 Gerard Avenue, (Apt. […]Load more...
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