Rhode Island investigators say one person was shot in Cranston's Park Avenue early Sunday morning. WJAR NBC 10 reported that the shooting was apparently part of a series of incidents that occurred around 1 a.m. in that area. One person suffering from a gunshot wound was taken to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment, according to fire officials. Three other people were taken for treatment of other types of injuries. One unconfirmed report indicates one of those victims may have been hit by a car near where the shooting occurred, WJAR reports. Get the latest from necn anywhere, anytime Download the App Available for IOS and Android Follow necn … [Read more...] about One Shot, Three Injured in Rhode Island Incident
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Citizens to reshuffle Rhode Island workforce for new Johnston campus
PROVIDENCE – Citizens Financial Group Inc. is on schedule to open its new office complex in Johnston next month and to start moving between 3,000 and 3,200 employees to work there, Citizens executives said Friday. “After the ribbon-cutting [ceremony], we’ll start moving people in right away in phases,” Citizens Chairman and CEO Bruce Van Saun told the Providence Business News. “The buildings should be fully occupied by early November.” It will be one of the largest worker relocations in recent history in Rhode Island. The largest Rhode Island-based bank with more than $155 billion in assets, Citizens has about 5,200 employees statewide. With the opening of the new campus, Citizens will reorganize much of its entire workforce in Rhode Island. “We’re going to reshuffle the whole state,” said Mike Knipper, the company’s executive vice president of property and procurement. Citizens financed the Johnston project, which … [Read more...] about Citizens to reshuffle Rhode Island workforce for new Johnston campus
Rhode Island father, son who disagree on Trump running against each other
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A father and son in Rhode Island who disagree about President Donald Trump are running for the same office, one as a Republican, the other as an independent. David Quiroa Sr., 47, and David Quiroa Jr., 22, both filed Tuesday to run for a state House seat currently held by a Democrat. Both live at the same address in Newport. “It’ll be interesting for sure. What better way to argue with my father than on the political level?” Quiroa Jr. told The Associated Press. “He definitely is a very good motivator. Even if it’s to motivate to stop him.” The father and son said they frequently talk about politics and have since the son was little. Quiroa Sr. ran for the same seat 14 years ago as a Republican and brought his son, the oldest of five children, along to gather signatures and knock on doors, they said. He didn’t win, but the experience left an impression on both of them. When 2016 rolled around, Quiroa Jr. was … [Read more...] about Rhode Island father, son who disagree on Trump running against each other
Police: Rhode Island school fight goes into the street, disrupts funeral
CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — Police in Rhode Island say a fight between high school students disrupted a funeral procession. The Providence Journal reports police responded to a fight at Ocean State Academy in Cranston Wednesday. Cranston Police say by the time officers had arrived, the fight had spread into the street as a procession left St. Matthew’s Church, which is next to the school. A witness said one of the vehicles in the procession was damaged. Police arrested three juveniles and later released them to their parents. Cranston Police Sgt. Brian D’Amico says he can’t comment on the charges because of their status as juveniles. He didn’t know what they were fighting about. Eighteen-year-old Damaree Wright was charged with disorderly conduct and released. He pleaded not guilty. Close The biggest headlines, delivered to your inbox Get news as it happens. Sign up for Boston.com's email news alerts. Thanks for signing up! … [Read more...] about Police: Rhode Island school fight goes into the street, disrupts funeral
2 Weekend Prison Deaths Under Investigation at Rhode Island’s Adult Correctional Institution
Rhode Island prisons officials are investigating two weekend deaths at the state prison in Cranston. An official with the Adult Correctional Institution tells WJAR-TV the deaths Sunday are unrelated and appear to be suicides. Gina Caruolo says a 70-year-old inmate died in the infirmary at the Intake Service Center. The other inmate, who was aged 53, was a recent commitment housed in a different part of the facility. An eruption from one of Central America’s most active volcanoes killed at least 25 people and displaced thousand of Guatemalans. The Volcan de Fuego, or “Volcano of Fire,” blanketed nearby areas with ash and lava, affecting 1.7 million people. (Published 43 minutes ago) As is the case in all deaths in custody, state police are investigating. No names were immediately released and Caruolo said the department is still notifying the inmates' families. Get the latest from necn anywhere, anytime Download the App Available for IOS and Android Follow necn … [Read more...] about 2 Weekend Prison Deaths Under Investigation at Rhode Island’s Adult Correctional Institution
Dozens of Rhode Island schools exempted from 180-day rule
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Students from 25 schools won't have to make up some of the days they missed this school year.The Rhode Island Department of Education confirmed 25 schools across the state have been exempted from the rule requiring 180 days of classes due to circumstances like power outages or broken water lines.RIDE's Megan Geoghegan said, as a rule, if an entire district is closed on a particular day – such as a typical snow day – there will be no waiver granted. She said the waivers are usually for closures of particular buildings - like when the Toll Gate complex in Warwick was without power following a storm last fall.Two requests for waivers were denied and another 14 are pending, Geoghegan said. WAIVERS GRANTED Barrington Hampden Meadows Elementary - 1 day Sowams Elementary -1 day Central Falls Central Falls High School - 2 days Chariho Cranston Cranston High School East - 1 Cumberland Blackstone Valley Prep High School -1 … [Read more...] about Dozens of Rhode Island schools exempted from 180-day rule
CBS News Logo E. coli contamination spurs boil-water order to 25,000 Rhode Island residents
PROVIDENCE, R.I.Some Rhode Island residents should boil their water before drinking, cooking with it or brushing their teeth, local health officials said Sunday. A boil-water order has been issued to 25,000 customers of the Kent County Water Authority after tests found E. coli bacteria contamination in a storage tank. E. coli comes from human and animal feces. CDC finds public swimming pools rife with fecal contaminationIt can enter water supplies during rainfalls, snow melts and other types of precipitation if creeks, rivers, streams, lakes, or other waters are used as sources of drinking water and the water is not treated adequately, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says. During rainfalls, snow melts, or other types of precipitation, E. coli may be washed into creeks, rivers, streams, lakes, or ground water. When these waters are used as sources of drinking water and the water is not treated or inadequately treated, E. coli may end up in drinking water. Of the hundreds of … [Read more...] about CBS News Logo E. coli contamination spurs boil-water order to 25,000 Rhode Island residents
Rhode Island students stage walkouts to protest gun violence
Updated 9:53 am, Wednesday, March 14, 2018 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Students at some Rhode Island schools have walked out of classes to demand action on gun violence. The Rhode Island students joined others around the nation in leaving class at 10 a.m. Wednesday for 17 minutes to honor the 17 people killed in a Florida school shooting last month. WPRI-TV reports that students in Cranston read the name of each victim in the Feb. 14 attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, then observed a moment of silence. High school senior Charles Pisaturo says he believes action must be taken because thoughts and prayers "don't suffice anymore." Latest Houston & Texas News Now Playing: Now Playing 9AM Update Bus Crash Hospital Numbers Fox 26 Houston ‘Old adversaries’ congratulate UH’s Sampson Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle 8AM Bus Crash Partial Update Fox 26 Houston Man shot in south Houston abandoned building Houston Chronicle … [Read more...] about Rhode Island students stage walkouts to protest gun violence
Nightclub’s 25-foot shark finds new home at Rhode Island restaurant
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island seafood restaurant Flo’s Clam Shack says it’s going “to need a bigger Shack” after purchasing the 25-foot shark statue that once sat atop a Cranston nightclub. The restaurant said on Facebook this week that the shark from the Mardi Gras Multi Club is “coming to Flo’s.” It was listed for sale last week on Facebook Marketplace for $1,000. WPRI-TV reports that the shark will be on display at the restaurant’s Middletown location in time for the opening of the 2018 season. The club closed its doors Nov. 30 after serving as a popular nightspot for more than 28 years. Its multicolored palm trees will be the next items to hit the auction block. ___ Information from: WPRI-TV Close … [Read more...] about Nightclub’s 25-foot shark finds new home at Rhode Island restaurant
15 years after Rhode Island’s deadly nightclub fire
Advertisement Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 9:10 AM EST Feb 19, 2018 AP Photo Slideshow 26 photos Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! 15 years after Rhode Island's deadly nightclub fire 1 of 26 The Station nightclub fire, in West Warwick, R.I., was the fourth deadliest nightclub fire in American history, killing 100 people. PHOTO: AP Photo 2 of 26 The fire, which broke out on February 20. 2003, was caused by pyrotechnics set off by the tour manager of the band, Great White. PHOTO: AP Photo 3 of 26 The pyrotechnics ignited flammable sound insulation foam in the walls and ceilings surrounding the stage. 4 of 26 A fast-moving fire engulfed the club in 5½ minutes. PHOTO: AP Photo 5 of 26 230 people were injured and another 132 escaped uninjured. Firefighters remove their headgear and bow in prayer … [Read more...] about 15 years after Rhode Island’s deadly nightclub fire