A report from HUD reported a decrease in total homelessness in Rhode Island. That isn’t the full picture, according to local experts.
Chaiel Schaffel
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Raimondo Fills 3 Public Safety Leadership Positions
Rhode Island Governor Raimondo announced she will appoint James Manni as superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police. She also said she’ll nominate Patricia Coyne-Fague as director of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections, and appoint Marc Pappas to lead the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency.
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Mayor Of Fall River Will Not Resign, Recall Will Proceed
The mayor of Fall River announced on Wednesday that he is not resigning. Mayor Jasiel Correia said in a Twitter statement that keeping him in office would be up to the people of Fall River. He credited his administration with improving emergency services and education funding in Fall River in the statement. Correia captioned the […]
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Rhode Island State Police Commander Announces Retirement
The Commander of the Rhode Island state police Colonel Ann Assumpico announced yesterday that she will retire next month. Assumpico was the first female commander of the agency, according to a state press release. She has held the post for just over two years, since November 2016. Assumpico said that she had recruited record numbers […]
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The Public’s Vote 2018: Meet The Candidates
Ever find yourself at a polling place wondering who all those candidates on the ballot are, and what they really stand for? We sure have. So we asked…
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Want Free Coffee? Personal Data Is The Way To Pay
At Shiru Cafe in Providence, the coffee is free, but it’s only available to students in exchange for personal data.
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Stabbing Victim Worked In Governor’s Constituent Affairs Office
A Providence resident was charged Wednesday with stabbing a member of Governor Gina Raimondo’s administrative staff, Police say. Kenneth Suarez, 18, was…
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Lost Show Dog Found After Three Day Escape
An exotic dog that evaded capture since escaping Sunday evening from a competition at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston has been found. Pagan,…
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Brown University Drops SAT And ACT Requirements For Prospective Students
Brown University will no longer require the SAT essay or ACT writing sections from incoming applicants. The ivy league university believes the…
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Outreach Workers Urge Homeless To Take A Break From The Heat
Summer is a dangerous time to be homeless. When temperatures top 90 degrees, as they did again on Tuesday, there’s a risk of dehydration, heat…
