Recent News
Providence City Council Recognizes 50 Years of Women at Providence College
At tonight’s City Council meeting, Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) introduced a resolution recognizing the 50-year anniversary of Providence College admitting women to their student body and faculty. “It is hard to believe that just 50 years ago, women remained...
Councilwoman Ryan Statement on Gun Violence in the City
PROVIDENCE, RI – City Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) issued the following statement regarding ongoing gun violence in the city: “Yet again we are experiencing another outbreak of gun violence in our city this weekend. This intensifying violent crime is devastating...
Providence Finance Committee Approves Creation of New Administrator of Community Relations & Diversion Position Within Police Department
Providence Finance Committee Approves Creation of New Administrator of Community Relations & Diversion Position Within Police Department Ordinances clarify that new position is civilian with no law enforcement powers, while retaining new Major position within the...
Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan Brings $2 Million in RIDOT Safety Improvements to Mount Pleasant Ave
Providence City Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) has announced a major road safety project on Mount Pleasant Avenue which will begin next year. The safety improvements come after a multi-year planning effort by Ryan, along with neighbors, local businesses, the Rhode...
Councilman Narducci Statement Regarding Cleanup of Homeless Encampment Area Under Route 146 Overpass
The following statement was offered by Providence City Councilman Nicholas Narducci Jr. (Ward 4) regarding the cleanup of a homeless encampment area that has developed under the Route 146 overpass on Branch Avenue. “Earlier today I participated in the cleanup of an...
Statement from Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. in Appreciation of Providence Water
This morning, my neighbors and I were shocked to see large amounts of water flowing down our street and into our lawns and driveways. Providence Water crews quickly arrived on the scene and were able to manage the issue. Water was shut off on Dorothy Ave for about...
Statement from Councilor David A. Salvatore Regarding Property at 663 Admiral Street
Community Meeting Postponed Due to Rain During the summer months, I have been communicating with residents, City departments and Strive Realty regarding the redevelopment of the property located at 663 Admiral Street. Tonight’s scheduled community meeting at the...
Council President Igliozzi and Members of the City Council Co-Sign Letter Urging Mayor to Support the Reclassification of Community Relations and Diversion Services Position & Addition of New Police Major
City Council President John J. Igliozzi, joined by other Council colleagues has sent an open letter urging Mayor Jorge Elorza to work with the Council to reclassify the Community Relations and Diversion Services Police Major position to a Public Safety...
Statement from Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. Regarding Windmill Street School Fire
I was deeply disappointed to hear of the fire that took place at the Windmill Street School on Sunday which resulted in extensive damage to the third floor and lower floors. I am grateful to the men and women of the Providence Fire Department who worked quickly to put...
