Providence City Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1) has teamed up with residents and neighborhood groups in an effort to reform Brown University’s proposed dormitory development on Brook Street in the Fox Point neighborhood. Councilman Goncalves and concerned community...

I am pleased to share that the Providence Police Department has announced the 70th annual Police Training Academy will commence on Monday, May 24th. The academy will be located in Ward 5, at the former Providence Water Supply Building at 552 Academy Avenue and will...

I would like to commend the great work of Chief Hugh Clements and the Providence Police Department in the aftermath of Thursday’s shooting incident. Their diligent work to secure the crime scene and to arrest the suspects believed to be involved in this violent event...

Providence City Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1) has teamed up with residents and neighborhood groups in an effort to reform Brown University’s proposed dormitory development on Brook Street in the Fox Point neighborhood. Councilman Goncalves and concerned community...

At the May 6 City Council Meeting, Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) introduced and the Council passed a resolution to relaunch the City’s successful Fireworks Task Force. “With summer approaching, so too is the threat to public safety presented by the rampant illegal...

Next month will mark sixteen years since my dear friend, my partner, the person I loved in life was cut short by gun violence as he walked out of a bodega in New York City. He was mistakenly struck by a bullet intended for someone standing outside the store. Our lives...

Last night’s violence between rival groups in Providence was devastating. When a shooting takes place, our community goes through the range of emotions, from fear and shock to sadness and anger. All of our neighborhoods need to be safe for our residents, and their...

I am appalled by the senseless acts of violence that took place on Carolina Avenue last night which left nine people injured and terrorized the local community. Gun violence has plagued our City for far too long and I remain committed to working with my Council...

At tonight’s meeting of City Council Committee on Finance, committee members elected Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) to the position of Chairperson. Council President John J. Igliozzi resigned from the chairmanship at a special Council meeting last night after 14...