Providence, RI – “Congratulations to Chief Perez on this historic day for the city of Providence,” said Council President Rachel Miller (Ward 13). “With nearly three decades of experience, I am confident that Chief Perez will lead the men and women of the Providence Police Department ethically and with integrity. Thanks to Majors Lanni and […]Read More
Treasury Department Announces Puerto Rico to Receive up to $109 Million to Promote Small Business Growth and Entrepreneurship through President Biden’s American Rescue Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Puerto Rico will receive up to $109 million in funding under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) in President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. […]Read More
All uniformed Troopers will be equipped by end of April The Rhode Island State Police today announced that it has begun the process of training and outfitting Troopers with both body-worn and cruiser cameras. The agency conducted a pilot program between October 2020 and January 2021 and this week uniformed Troopers will begin using the […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and Central Falls Police Chief Anthony Roberson announced that a former Iowa man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve five-years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading to his role in a firearms trafficking scheme involving the straw purchase of several firearms in Rhode […]Read More
https://fb.watch/iC8q0JfchP/ Perez becomes the first Latino to serve as Chief of Police for the City of Providence PROVIDENCE, RI– Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced that Commander Oscar Perez will serve the City of Providence as the 38th Chief of Police, the first-ever Latino to hold that role. “Throughout his nearly 30-year tenure and certainly […]Read More
Bill would fulfill Biden pledge to end tax incentives for big multinational corporations to ship jobs overseas Washington, DC – Today, after three weeks of the Treasury Department undertaking “extraordinary measures” to uphold the full faith and credit of the United States, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), chair of the Senate Budget Committee, and Congressman Lloyd Doggett […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI (February 10, 2023) – The American Red Cross is helping one family – two adults – three children after a fire yesterday on Long Hwy, Little Compton. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the family’s immediate needs. Responders included: Shannon Earle, Maureen Reilly, Jose Medeiros and Ginger Flynn. The Red Cross also provided a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from […]Read More
On February 8, 2023, the Pawtucket Police Department’s Narcotics Unit along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), US Postal Inspector’s Office, and the Department of Homeland Security (HSI), executed a court-ordered search warrant at #25 Hicks Street (apt.1) in the city of Pawtucket. As a result of the search warrant, inside the residence detectives […]Read More
Students in Bristol Warren’s Business and Finance pathway at a DECA excursion. (Photo Courtesy Bristol Warren Regional School District) BRISTOL — Superintendent Ana C. Riley and Principal Michelle King wish to highlight Mt. Hope High School’s Business and Finance pathway as part of Career and Technical Education Month. A total of 98 students are currently […]Read More
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he has been selected to be the Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence. The Intelligence and Counterterrorism Subcommittee is responsible for overseeing the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) intelligence, counterterrorism, and information sharing efforts, specifically managing the DHS […]Read More