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Mayor

Cranston Bridge Needs “Emergency Attention,” Claims Mayor Hopkins

Sunday, March 24, 2024 GoLocalProv News Team   View Larger + Mayor Kenneth Hopkins PHOTO: File, City of Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins announced on Sunday that the City of Cranston “will be taking prompt action on one local Cranston bridge that has been part of a structural review organized by his administration.” “In January, I […]

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Mayor

Steven Sinapi Dies at 70, Known as ‘Mayor of Cranston’

Saturday, February 03, 2024 Nardolillo Funeral Home   View Larger + Steven Sinapi, 70, of Providence, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024, at Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  Steven was the loving husband of Carol (Wayner) Sinapi for 28 years.  Steven grew up in the Knightsville section of Cranston, and is predeceased by […]

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Mayor

“I Am Buoyant,” Responds Mayor Hopkins to GoLocal Editorial

Thursday, October 19, 2023 Mayor Ken Hopkins   GoLocal Prov published an editorial about Mayor Kenneth Hopkins’ handling of the Budlong pool issue. The following is his response: Dear Editor: I read with interest your concerns for my swimming ability and political well-being on issues surrounding the modern new Budlong Pool that I am delivering […]

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Mayor

Protesters Target Mayor Smiley Over Police Raids on Homeless Encampments

Tuesday, October 03, 2023 GoLocalProv News Team   View Larger + Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez PHOTO: GoLocal A coalition of groups announced they will gather at Providence City Hall on Wednesday to demand that Mayor Brett Smiley end the police raids of homeless encampments until those living in them […]

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Mayor

Mayor Smiley Says School Leadership Should Have Done “Due Diligence” in Awarding $70M Contract

Friday, August 11, 2023 GoLocalProv News Team   View Larger + Providence Mayor Brett Smiley PHOTO: GoLocal Providence Mayor Brett Smiley is raising concerns about the selection of ABM as the new facilities maintenance vendor for the Providence Schools — a contract worth more than $70 million. A GoLocal investigation has unveiled that ABM has […]

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City Council

Wistow Files Motion in Providence City Council Action Against Buff Chace’s Tax Deal | #citycouncil

Wednesday, August 09, 2023 GoLocalProv News Team   View Larger + L-R Arnold “Buff” Chace and attorney Max Wistow The litigation is beginning to heat up in the Providence City Council’s effort to undo the special tax deal given to downtown developer Arnold “Buff” Chace. The city’s internal auditor estimates that the city could recover […]

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City Council

Smiley Slams City Council’s Hiring of Wistow for Suit Against Developer Buff Chace | #citycouncil

Friday, July 21, 2023 GoLocalProv News Team   View Larger + Providence Mayor Brett Smiley PHOTO: GoLocal Just prior to the Providence City Council authorizing outside counsel Max Wistow to pursue recovery of potentially tens of millions of dollars from developer Arnold “Buff” Chace, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley sent a scathing letter. Smiley claimed in […]

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City Council

Top Investigative Attorney Wistow Tapped by Prov City Council to Investigate Special Tax Deals | #citycouncil

Friday, May 19, 2023 GoLocalProv News Team   View Larger + Attorney Max Wistow. PHOTO: GoLocal Max Wistow, the attorney who recovered more than $60 million for the state of Rhode Island in the 38 Studios collapse and nearly $50 million for the retirees of the failed St. Joseph pension fund, is now being tapped by […]

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Alaska

Give Thanks for the End of One Political Season as Another Begins – “The Sunday Political Brunch” | #alaska | #politics

Sunday, November 27, 2022 Mark Curtis, MINDSETTER™   View Larger + Former President Donald Trump PHOTO: GoLocal People must think I am a glutton for punishment. We are just shy of three weeks from the 2022 election, and I am already getting dialed in for key races shaping up for 2024. At the same time, […]

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City Council

Political Profile: Diego Arene-Morley, Candidate for Providence City Council | #citycouncil

Sunday, November 06, 2022 GoLocalProv Political Team   View Larger + PHOTO: Campaign Diego Arene-Morley is running for Providence City Council in Ward 9 — here’s why.  1. What do you think is the biggest political issue this campaign season in Providence? As a true believer in local government, I answer from the perspective of […]

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