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
Providence, Rhode Island, August 23, 2023… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) Board of Directors voted today (unanimously) to engage Next Wave Rhode Island Partners in a public-private partnership (P3) to design and construct a new downtown transit center in Providence. Next Wave Partners is a consortium comprised of a number of Rhode Island-based companies […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation (RIHEBC) closed on a $93,520,000 bond issue to finance the construction, furnishing, and equipping of a new 123,844 square-foot high school in the City of Central Falls at the corner of Lonsdale Avenue and Higginson Avenue. The new high school will replace the existing Central Falls High […]Read More
Friday: Central Falls kicks off 2023 Restaurant Week and Salsa
CENTRAL FALLS, RI – On Friday, August 25, the City of Central Falls is kicking off the first day of its 2023 Central Falls Restaurant Week, while hosting the final Salsa Night of the season, one of the city’s most popular and beloved events that draws hundreds of residents and visitors alike to the Roosevelt […]Read More
PAWTUCKET, RI – On the birthday of her daughter and first child, Arianna Hallel, State Senator Sandra Cano, a Democrat running for U.S. Congress, today released her final television ad, titled “Elect a Mom”. The ad features women of all ages highlighting what needs to be done in Congress. The ad begins with eleven-year-old, Ruby, […]Read More
Jamestown School Committee Chair Kristine Lapierre and School Committee Clerk
JAMESTOWN, RI – Jamestown School Committee Chair Kristine Lapierre and Jamestown School Committee Clerk Agnes Filkins announced their support and endorsement of Sandra Cano in the race for Congressional District One. Lapierre and Filkins join the growing diverse coalition that has now reached more than sixty leaders and organizations who have endorsed Sandra Cano for […]Read More
On Sunday afternoon, August 27, starting at 3 p.m., the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close Route 146A South to Route 146 South in North Smithfield. The road will reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday, August 28. During the closure, RIDOT will demolish a portion of a bridge that is being […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Former East Side State Senator and Women’s Rights Advocate Gayle Goldin (SD3 East Side of Providence) today announced her support and endorsement of Sandra Cano in the race for Congressional District One. Goldin joins a powerful list of progressive East Side champions, including Rep. Edie Ajello and Rep. Rebecca Kislak, in supporting […]Read More
WARREN, RI – Warren Town Council President John W. Hanley today announced his support and endorsement of Sandra Cano in the race for Congressional District One. Hanley joins the ever-growing diverse coalition that has now reached nearly sixty-five leaders and organizations that have endorsed Sandra Cano for Congress. On why he is endorsing Cano, […]Read More