News: State Senator Josh Miller will be charged with "Obstruction of a police officer" in addition to "malicious damage" for alleged keying of car: per Cranston City Solicitor.
News : State Senator Josh Miller confirms his arrest by Cranston PD for malicious damage :
Me: "did you key a Trump supporter's car?"
JM: "I have to review the charges?"
Me: "did you change clothes to avoid identification?"
JM: "I took my jacket off, that's not against the law".
Breaking News :
State Senator Josh Miller arrested by Cranston PD for "Malicious Damage" well placed sources say allegations involve damaging a Trump supporter's parked car....developing
News : coming soon "Top Golf RI" Cranston mayor Hopkins prevails in securing name change. He had said he'd be ok with "Top Golf RI " rather than Providence. Website reflects change already
EXCLUSIVE: interview with House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy. Says Allan Fung has full party support. Biden spending bill will make inflation worse. “No one above the law” but AG’s investigating Trump is political .
MCCarthy’s 1st ever visit to RI and more on NBC10 tonight!
News :: RI Dem party strategist Kate Coyne -McCoy’s job is in jeopardy per party chairman McNamara who is disgusted with her remarks on Sen. Graham’s health …developing…
“Solitary Man”
Providence Columbus statue sits alone in a building not far from Atwells Ave where Columbus Day parade will be held Sunday…more on the radio w me WPRO fm99.7fm&am630
News : Costco comes to old Medium Security prison in Cranston facing Rt95...Developer Richard Baccari (Churchill & Banks) flips site after buying it from state years ago . Mayor will ask for zoning change
News :
Costco coming to Cranston off rt2 by Sockanosset, near new “Top Golf” . Carpionato development . DOT confirms ramps being built to service project …developing …
News Now :
Cong. Jim Langevin on CNN on Afghanistan : “This has been a catastrophe and it did not have to be this way…” it could have been handled differently…why would you leave in the middle of the summer fighting season!”
Sad news : RI k9 Ruby was put down Friday following cancer diagnosis. Ruby was the shelter dog that went on world-wide fame in Netflix movie…awaiting more from RISP…
President says he gave order to shoot down balloon Wed, as soon as possible
Pentagon felt best to shot it down over water. " I told them to shoot it down"
Per Bud Craddock RIDMV :
Florida will recognize RI drivers licenses, and by default new "driver privilege" cards for undocumented because they are identical in appearance. RI is off FL watch list .
Judge dismisses Barrington "hate crime" assault, and orders AG to explain his twitter posts. Defendant was cleared of hate crime, but convicted of assaulting neighbor. NOW, in NEW trial, Judge dismisses case altogether, and summons AG to explain criticism of non-jury trials.
FUNGS say :"What has become blatantly obvious to the public the last few weeks is that Ken Hopkins's administration is the quintessential "gotta know a guy" operation - filled with friends and family - and he should focus on answering the charges of nepotism in ethics complaint"
Advancing story :
Sources say Rep. Marcia Ranglin-Vassel insulted Rep Anastasia Williams prompting emotional outburst on House floor with Williams using the “N” word in defending herself.
Ranglin-Vassel neither confirms or denies to me on WPRO
From "Ask the DOT"
-2-3 weeks on bridge "forensics" report.
-Traffic better today .
-double fines for overloaded/wide-load trucks banned from bridge
-RIPTA board still meeting on Scott Avedesian . Have asked him to be there .
No comment on reports that he is negotiating departure
News :
State Rep. Anastasia Williams says calling her a “house slave” is the same as calling her her the “N” word...and stays by using it on house floor ...developing ...
News : Hospital merger talks back on : Lifespan/Care New England credit joint interviews on “The News with Gene Valicenti on WPRO ...more Wednesday ...
Breaking news :
Moped rider on Block Islanad killed in head-on collision w SUV Sat. 1 Male deceased, 2nd person injured . Police say moped crossed into oncoming traffic after failing to negotiate slight curve on Spring St near SE light. Will re-ignite calls for moped crackdown.
News : Prov school Supt., will not resign , and says Asst. Supt, just let go, was “his hire” and that he never told Ed Commissioner about man’s history of touching kids feet...developing
News : Providence College apologizes for spiking RI’s Corona rate with so many test-positive kids who mixed and partied . “We apologize...for putting the health of residents at risk.”
Johnston Mayor Polisena says he’ll take Columbus Statue ...and that Providence doesn’t seem serious about moving it or Mayor Elorza would have acted already.
News :
Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins says former Mayor Alan Fung inappropriately solicited him for the city's legal work, and got angry when he turned him down.
@NBC10
at 6 working on Fung response
Breaking news :
RI Veterans Home Director Out!
Developing...
General Rick Bacchus submits resignation in the wake of budget problems at Bristol facility. “I no longer enjoyed the confidence of Governor.” Concludes 50 years of military service ...more on NBC10
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News: John Holmes Jr. former RI GOP Chairman died suddenly at home...developing ...
He also ran for Congress in 1986, and remained active in political circles...
News ; Cranston asks State Police to investigate councilwoman's surprise resignation. City Solicitor sends letter urging authorities to see if she was wrongfully pressured to step down. Council meeting tonight:NBC10
News : Ashley Kalus says “Right now” Helena Foulkes is her “political hero!” Likes the way DeSantis governs, but not illegal immigrant flights.
Says Gov McKee disrespects strong women…full story NBC 10 News
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Friday on the RADIO!
“Ask the Governor” live call in
“DOT sinkhole repair” live folo-up
Win Barry Manilow tickets !!!
6-9am on The News with Gene Valicenti
Newstalk 630&99.7.7FM!
“Holding the newsmakers accessible...accountable is up to the people!”
Wow!
Nasty politics ... on WPRO radio!
State Rep Anastasia Williams says Governor Raimondo “has hate for her”.
Warns fellow Democrat that she’ll return whatever harm comes her way, and that Raimondo’s has hurt any other woman’s chances to be Governor again.
#badblood
Breaking news!
Suspect caught in Prov shooting!
Caught in Prov just before 9am following morning standoff and shots allegedly fired at police with some hitting cruiser on Canton St…developing
Rat update : Providence homeowner overrun gets action following ch10 report . Commercial business fined $500, city will trap&bait home per Councilman Salvatore ….
News : RI is flattening the curve says Lifespan CEO . Right now we are in good shape with ICU beds and ventilators ...Care New England CEO agrees...subject to change ...listen to the interview w me on
News : Prov Mayor Jorge Elorza won't send son to Prov Public Schools. Will apply to charter & private schools. Blames teacher union for broken system...10NewsConf Sunday
News: Arrest in Marine monument vandalism in Prov.
1 female held for mental evaluation. Arrested yesterday following weekend damage to Beirut bombing monument …developing …