It was an honor to deliver the following keynote address at the 76th annual reading of the George Washington Letter at Touro Synagogue in Newport, RI. By David N. Cicilline | August 20, 2023 Good afternoon. It’s wonderful to see so many friends here today, from every part of Rhode Island, and from the extended […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in the gang-related murder of 18-year-old Darren Reagans, who was stabbed to death outside of a Providence nightclub in 2007. At a hearing on August 23, 2023 in Providence Superior Court, […]Read More
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and Colonel Darnell S. Weaver announced today that the Statewide Grand Jury has returned an indictment charging a former local Boy Scout leader with sexually assaulting a […]Read More
[Providence, RI] – Today, Gabe Amo’s campaign for Congress is releasing a new polling memo and full polling results for an internal poll conducted between August 15 and August 17. The key findings from Global Strategy Group’s latest memo to our campaign are: Gabe has surged to second place as voters have been introduced to […]Read More
Rhode Island Foundation Names Carmen Díaz-Jusino Officer of Strategic Initiative
PROVIDENCE, RI –Carmen Díaz-Jusino has been appointed Strategic Initiative Officer at the Rhode Island Foundation, where she will be responsible for directing the Foundation’s activities and grantmaking for economic security. “Carmen’s diverse experience in small business development and her job training make her a natural to lead our strategic priority of economic security,” said […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – State Senator Samuel Zurier (SD3 East Side of Providence) today announced his support and endorsement of Sandra Cano in the race for Congressional District One. Zurier joins his fellow East Side progressive leaders State Representative Edith Ajello, State Representative Rebecca Kislak, former State Senator Gayle Goldin, and State Senator Meghan Kallman, who represents […]Read More
Julissa Pereira tells her clients, “Whatever your goals are, it’s doable, it’s feasible and, if you want it, it’s within reach.” She then adds, “I’ll be behind you every step of the way.” By Gita Brown Julissa Pereira, a 33-year-old B.P.S. in social services student and executive director of Moms on Missions, has set out […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI– PVDFest today announced that dozens of independent artisans and makers curated by some of Providence’s favorite market managers will join this year’s festival for a weekend of shopping and community experiences along the Providence River. “Providence is known around the country for its makers, designers and innovators,” said Mayor Brett P. Smiley. “I […]Read More
CRASNTON, RI – August 23, 2023: Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins today expressed excitement and support for the pending formal announcement of Costco coming to Cranston. “After many months of speculation, discussions, and development meetings, I am pleased that the formal steps will be rolled out that will soon lead to the establishment of a […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI –Over the last several years, police departments across the state and country have encountered difficulties with recruiting new police officers. Contrary to the trend, the East Providence Police Department has found success in recruiting officers to join the rank and file over the last 18 months all while facing retirements and other staffing […]Read More