This week marks the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Sandy hitting Rhode Island. In its wake the state experienced millions in damage and more than 100-thousand without power. One hurricane expert from the University of Rhode Island is worried that going so long without the fear of a storm striking the region could lead to apathy. He worries that Rhode Islanders may not know what to do if another big storm hits. Isaac Ginis’ research looks into how to improve the predictability of storms and their destructiveness.
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‘Let’s hope that we’re ready’: URI economist says Rhode Island should be able to withstand the economic impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine are being felt across the global economy, including right here in Rhode Island. URI economist and author of the Rhode Island current conditions index Len Lardaro says the impact has been especially hard on families, small businesses and the state’s manufacturing sector. But despite the challenges, Lardaro thinks the state’s $1.1 billion share of federal pandemic relief money will help stimulate overall growth in 2022. Reporter Joe Tasca spoke with Lardaro about Rhode Island’s economic outlook.
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March Madness In Indianapolis? Good Luck!
As COVID-19 surges, the NCAA pins its March Madness hopes on Indiana.
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URI in talks for new Dooley contract, but the big question is length
With less than two months left in the current contract for University of RI President David Dooley, URI’s new Board of Trustees is pursuing negotiations with Dooley for what may be a temporary contract extension. Dooley’s current three-year contact, which expires July 1, was listed as a discussion item for a closed executive session during […]
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No Answer For Now On Whether David Dooley Will Continue As URI’s President
Will David Dooley continue as the president of the University of Rhode Island, the state’s flagship public university? The answer is unclear for now, less than six months ahead of the July 1 expiration of Dooley’s current three-year contract. Under state regulations, Dooley was slated to make his intentions known by January 1. Tim DelGiudice, […]
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Guitar Festival Returns To URI
Once again, the early April air of South County will resonate with the sound of guitars, as the 4th University of Rhode Island Guitar Festival gets underway this weekend. It’s again curated by URI’s Adam Levin, and he came by our studio yesterday with his band, The Great Necks Guitar Trio, to give us a […]
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Local Students And Educators Say College Admissions Scam Points To Deeper Inequities
Coaches, teachers, and educational professionals are facing federal charges of accepting millions of dollars in bribes to guarantee college admissions for children of wealthy parents. Among them, University of Rhode Island women’s tennis coach Gordon Ernst.
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The Name Game: Kraft, Belisle, Russell, Cooley, Cox
The Patriots owner is charged, a hockey legend is honored, an NBA icon turns 85, PC and URI coaches are rebuilding.
Posted inArticle, Environment
URI Researchers Begin Testing Well-Water In Cape Cod For Toxic Man-Made Chemicals
Researchers at the University of Rhode Island have started to test drinking water from private wells in Cape Cod for toxic man-made chemicals called per and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, which may have been left behind by military training materials. PFASs have been used in products, such as nonstick pans, water-resistant clothing and firefighting foam, […]
