PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a South Kingstown man has been sentenced in Washington County Superior Court to serve seven years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for sexually assaulting a woman in August 2022. On May 13, 2024, Superior Court Justice Melanie Wilk Thunberg sentenced John Celico (age 30) to […]Read More
WARWICK, RI. – The Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Cumberland, Lincoln and Coventry are scheduled to close this week. The DRCs have been open to assist residents affected by the severe storms and flooding that took place from December 17-19, 2023, and January 9-13, 2024. Survivors can get help applying for FEMA assistance at the centers, as […]Read More
U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan, Long-term FAA Reauthorization to Improve Air
On 88-4 vote, Senate clears 5-year reauthorization bill ahead of deadline, along with short-term extension to prevent FAA lapse; House of Representatives now has one week to consider and approve bipartisan, Senate-passed FAA reauthorization WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to improve aviation safety and service, the U.S. Senate voted 88-4 last night to reauthorize the […]Read More
MLS midfielder and U.S. youth international joins RIFC ahead of next match PAWTUCKET, R.I. (May 10, 2024) – Rhode Island FC announced today it has acquired midfielder Jack Panayotou on loan from New England Revolution, pending league and federation approval. The former MLS Next All-Star becomes the first acquisition via loan for RIFC. “Jack is a skilled […]Read More
Rhode Island Foundation awards more than $360,000 in seed funding
The work ranges from studying whether healthy romantic relationships can reduce the risk of stroke to a project to help children better cope with ADHD PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Foundation announced today that it is awarding more than $360,000 in seed funding to 15 promising medical research projects The work ranges from a […]Read More
WARWICK, RI – The Rhode Island Airport Corporation is pleased to announce that the Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) Readers’ Choice Awards is officially open for voting, and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is again in the running as one of the nation’s “Best Airports.” As leisure travel continues to rebound, Rhode Island T. […]Read More
Book now through May 16 for a discount of at least 30% WASHINGTON – Travelers planning summer business and leisure trips can save at least 30% on Flex Fare prices on most routes nationwide during the Amtrak Summer Travel Flash Sale. Customers who book Coach and Acela Business Class seats now through Thursday, May 16, can travel from […]Read More
JetBlue Announces Puerto Rico Expansion, New Mint Service to Three
As largest airline in Puerto Rico, JetBlue to bring even more great service and everyday low fares to customers in “La Isla del Encanto” with new routes taking off this October Flights out for sale today from San Juan starting at $29 for one-way fares in Core and $399 in Mint available online only at […]Read More
CRANSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT TO HONOR FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ON
The Cranston Police Department will pay tribute to fallen officers during the annual Police Memorial Ceremony scheduled for Friday, May 10th at 10:00 am in front of Cranston Police Headquarters. Friday’s honors are one of many commemorative events taking place throughout the country during the longstanding tradition of National Law Enforcement Memorial Week, May 2024. […]Read More