Posts Tagged ‘Central Falls’
Some RI legislators call Gun Buyback Reckless, Irresponsible
Several Legislators Condemn Providence and Central Falls Gun Buyback Program as Reckless and Irresponsible Several Rhode Island legislators are questioning the wisdom behind the “Gun-Buyback” initiative that was announced last month by Mayor Jorge Elorza of Providence and Mayor James Diossa of Central Falls. They (listed below) issued a press release yesterday: “The buyback event…
Read MoreNero – a short story, by Michael Fine
By Michael Fine © 2020 by Michael Fine This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental When the immigrant caravan crossed…
Read MoreRestaurant Weeks – Providence and Pawtucket/Central Falls
Photo: Trattoria Zooma, Prov, GoProvidence Pawtucket Central Falls Restaurant Weeks The Pawtucket Central Falls Restaurant Week Committee, City of Pawtucket, and the City of Central Falls have announced that the two cities will host combined Restaurant Weeks from August 31st to September 13th. “The coronavirus pandemic has truly impacted our restaurants. Having one Restaurant Week…
Read MorePawtucket, Central Falls COVID-19 News
Testing Site Change The rapid testing site for Pawtucket and Central Falls residents has been relocated to 91 Dexter Street in Pawtucket, a short distance from its original site. In a joint statement, Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien, Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa, CVS Health, the BEAT COVID-19 initiative, the Rhode Island Department of…
Read MoreBEAT COVID-19 Ramps Up Testing in Pawtucket/Central Falls
Initiative will work with neighborhoods at risk. Residents asked to call 855-843-7620. Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien and Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa, and the BEAT COVID-19 initiative remind residents that coronavirus is still present in their neighborhoods. The BEAT COVID-19 initiative is expanding to provide free testing for symptomatic and asymptomatic residents who…
Read MoreMayor Diossa: Central Falls targeted. Orders curfew.
CENTRAL FALLS, RI – After receiving intelligence regarding potential acts of looting and rioting targeting the City of Central Falls, Mayor James Diossa has issued an emergency Executive Order (attached) imposing a curfew beginning at 8:30 PM today, June 2nd, through 5:00 AM on Wednesday, June 3rd. While the curfew is in place, no one…
Read MoreDr. Michael Fine to direct Covid-19 response for Central Falls, Pawtucket
Central Falls & Pawtucket announce Dr. Michael Fine to work full time coordinating cities role including direct/daily interaction with the RIDOH on Covid-19 Response Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien and Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa have announced that Michael Fine, MD will transition to devoting all of his energies to the public health of…
Read MoreTakin’ it to the streets in Pawtucket and Central Falls
Messaging, in Four Languages, Urges Residents with Coronavirus Symptoms to call 855-843-7620 Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien and Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa announced that the police departments in both cities will drive through neighborhoods urging residents with symptoms of covid-19 to call 855-843-7620. The messaging, on behalf of the BEAT COVID-19 initiative, is…
Read MorePop Up on Mom’s Day – Med Tech Ambulance Testing in Pawtucket/Central Falls
Pop up in Pawtucket on Mom’s Day – Med Tech Ambulance Testing Call BEAT COVID-19 Hot Line 855-843-7620 to Schedule Test Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien and Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa have announced a collaboration with Med Tech Ambulance Service, who will help the Cities bring coronavirus testing to those in the community…
Read MoreCentral Falls Reporting Higher Incidence of COVID-19 than New York City
Medical Reserve Corps to Help with all Hands-on Deck Response “The incidence of COVID-19 tested positives in Central Falls is greater than in New York City. Pawtucket also has among the numbers in Rhode Island,” said Dr. Michael Fine. “When people in the community get sick, there is a single number to call, and we…
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