WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he will be joined by Bishop Hendricken alum and Indianapolis Colts defensive end, Kwity Paye, at President Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 7. Born in Guinea as a refugee of the First Liberian Civil War, Kwity and his family immigrated to […]Read More
McKee Administration Officially Opens New Emergency Shelter in Providence
Crossroads Rhode Island to administer shelter and supportive services at 40-bed shelter facility located on Hartford Avenue in Providence PROVIDENCE, RI – In a continuing effort to address chronic street homelessness in Rhode Island, the McKee Administration today announced the official opening of a new shelter facility in Providence. The facility on Hartford Avenue began receiving […]Read More
Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces that Officers from the Cranston Police Department are continuing to investigate a fatal crash that occurred last night on Dyer Avenue, killing a local man. On February 2, 2023, at approximately 9:00 pm, a fatal car crash occurred on Dyer Avenue in Cranston. An […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration is reminding Rhode Islanders of the resources and health guidance available to help keep residents safe during the extreme cold temperatures forecasted for Friday and Saturday. The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA), Department of Housing, Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Office of Energy Resources (OER) have been leading […]Read More
PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket is officially opening the doors to a new warming shelter at 1139 Main Street for this weekend, on an emergency basis. The shelter will be open starting tomorrow, February 3 at 7:00 am through Monday, February 6, around the clock. Additionally, the Pawtucket Soup Kitchen will also be preparing three fresh meals […]Read More
Mayor Smiley Announces Details of Community Meeting: Our Next Police
PROVIDENCE, RI– Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced that Providence Career and Technical Academy, 41 Fricker Street, Providence will be the site of the public forum where Providence community members can meet final candidates applying to become the 38th Chief of Police. The public forum will be held on February 8th, 2023 at 5:30PM. “The Chief of […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting consumers and healthcare providers that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising people nationwide to discontinue the use of preservative-free EzriCare Artificial Tears. The product has been linked to cases nationwide of a strain of extensively drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The over-the-counter product, sold at Walmart, […]Read More
Mayor Smiley Urges Caution in Dangerous, Cold Temperatures Thursday through
PROVIDENCE, RI– Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Clara Decerbo are warning residents to take precautions as dangerously cold temperatures are forecasted for Thursday evening through Saturday evening. A Wind Chill Watch is expected to go into effect Thursday night. Temperatures will begin to drop Friday morning and the wind chill […]Read More
RI DHS Updates Customers on Efficiency-Focused Pilot Program that will
Pilot modeled after other states is aimed to increase efficiency and improve overall customer service, while eliminating backlogs Cranston, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) announced today that beginning Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, the agency will implement a pilot program at the DHS call center called Processing Wednesdays. The program is […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I., (February 2, 2023) – A Wind Chill Warning is in effect for Rhode Island from Friday morning through Saturday morning. Temperatures will likely be below zero in many locations with wind chills making it feel as cold as 30 degrees below zero in some areas. The American Red Cross wants to remind everyone […]Read More