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Providence man sentenced to 45 years in state prison for

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to 45 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for killing his estranged wife, Maniriho Nkinamubanzi, in 2017. At a hearing on September 24, 2024, Superior Court Justice Joseph A. Montalbano sentenced Bosco Tukamuhabwa (age […]Read More

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Former pediatrician indicted for sexually assaulting nursing home resident

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 announced that a Pawtucket man has been indicted on multiple counts of sexual assault against a patient who was known to him at Tockwotton Assisted Living Facility in East […]Read More

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State Leaders, Rhode Island Arts & Cultural Community Launch YES

Previously approved, arts-related bond initiatives have led to a nearly 300% return on investment PROVIDENCE, R.I. – When Rhode Island invests in its vibrant, economically critical, statewide arts and cultural communities, Rhode Islanders all across the state win.   That was the main message on Wednesday morning in the Chace Theater at Trinity Rep, as the […]Read More

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Amo Slams Republicans on their Sham Partisan Investigation of the

WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) spoke about the inane Republican effort to hold the Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress. In a House Committee on Foreign Affairs markup hearing, Congressman Amo denounced partisan attacks on President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken and called out Republicans who […]Read More

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Mayor Smiley Announces Funding Opportunity for Nonviolence Programming

PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Chief of Policy and Resiliency Sheila Dormody, and Director of Housing and Human Services Emily Freedman today announced that the City of Providence is offering $237,500 in funding for innovative initiatives focused on nonviolence strategies within schools and Providence communities. The City is currently seeking proposals from qualified […]Read More

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Infrastructure Bank Announces $5.2 Million In Action Grants for Resilience

Funding from the 2022 voter approved Green Bond will allow cities and towns to implement resilience projects to address the impacts of climate change. PROVIDENCE, R.I – Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank today announced $5.2 million in Action Grants for participants of the Municipal Resilience Program (MRP). Communities prioritized local actions through the program and will […]Read More

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Gov. McKee, Arts & Cultural Leaders Kick Off “Yes on

Today, Wednesday September 25, the Rhode Island Coalition for Arts & Preservation was joined by Governor Dan McKee and several additional elected leaders to urge Rhode Islanders to vote YES on Question 5 this Election season. This event took place at Trinity Rep’s Chace Theater which included a walking tour highlighting current renovation projects at […]Read More

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Reed & Magaziner Deliver $795,000 Boost for URI’s Secure Computing

KINGSTON, RI – U.S. Senator Jack Reed and U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner today joined with University of Rhode Island (URI) leadership, researchers, scientists, professors, and students to celebrate a $795,000 federal earmark to boost secure computing and data infrastructure capabilities, capacity, and storage through high-performance computing (HPC) upgrades that will advance research in undersea vehicle technology […]Read More

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Mayor Smiley, Colonel Perez Announce Arrest of 20 Individuals Involved

Providence, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Colonel Oscar L. Perez, Jr. announced that after a month-long investigation, the Providence Police Department has obtained 22 arrest warrants for individuals involved in the organized possession and distribution of illegal narcotics in the Kennedy Plaza area. The majority of the 22 suspects have criminal histories and […]Read More

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RIPTA, State, and Local Officials Celebrate Completion of Community College

  $1.8 Million Project Improves Transit Accessibility and Rider Experience Warwick Rhode Island – Governor McKee, members of the State’s Congressional delegation and General Assembly, municipal leaders, and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) gathered today to celebrate the completion of the $1.8 Million Bus Stop Enhancement Project at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) […]Read More