Posts Tagged ‘Cranston’
Ask Chef Walter: Using Chili Peppers in cooking – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Fresh chili peppers add a vibrant kick of heat and flavor to dishes, enhancing everything from sauces and salsas to stir-fries and marinades. Friends: Chili peppers are a beloved ingredient in Italian and global cooking, especially during their peak season when they are freshest and most vibrant. These fiery…
Read MoreAmerica’s 1st 2024-25 Milken Educator Award: Maria Santonastaso, Glen Hills, Cranston teacher
All photos: Courtesy the Milken Family Foundation The crowd of students, educators, dignitaries, and media were abuzz at Cranston’s Glen Hills Elementary School this morning as a special visit from Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green turned into an unexpected surprise: Someone would be receiving the prestigious $25,000 Milken Educator Award. Heads began to turn, asking…
Read MoreFence height limits in Cranston now in alignment with other cities and towns. Over 6′ not allowed.
Fences are now regulated in the City of Cranston. While most cities have regulations regarding height limits of residential fences, Cranston, for some reason, was not one of them. That’s when a Garden City neighbor decided to begin building a 10-12 foot fence. Poles went up (see photo) and her neighbors cried foul – and…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: More funding. More tents. More need. Explosive 35%+ increase expected.
First day of Winter is in 82 days An update on the state of homelessness in Rhode Island and beyond – as weather cools, encampments grow, and winter is 82 days away Point in Time Count predicts an approximate 30-35% increase in homelessness going into this season. In 2023 the total count was approximately 1,800…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Ricotta Torte with Chef Di Clemente – Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Photos: Courtesy Chef Walter, for publication Dear RINT readers, I am in Italy leading our culinary tourism tours, and I am taking this opportunity to share a recipe from one of my colleagues, who is also one of the best pastry chefs in Italy. Enjoy it! Recipe cordially shared by…
Read MoreInfrastructure Bank: $5.2M for 8 of 19 city, town projects addressing frequent storms, flooding
Infrastructure Bank Announces $5.2 Million In Action Grants for Municipal Resilience Projects In 8 Communities Across Rhode Island Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank has announced $5.2 million in Action Grants for participants of the Municipal Resilience Program (MRP). Communities prioritized local actions through the program and will use grant funds to implement projects that will increase…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Chris Mansfield, CEO, CCAP
Photo, courtesy, CCAP Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP), one of the largest community action programs in Rhode Island, is excited to announce the appointment of Chris Mansfield as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2025. Chris Mansfield succeeds Joanne McGunagle, who served in the role for 45 years. The board is confident that Chris’s…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: His Majesty, the San Marzano Tomato – Chef Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer HIS MAJESTY THE SAN MARZANO TOMATO Thanks to its history, connection with the territory, and extraordinary qualities, San Marzano continues to be loved and appreciated worldwide, representing the excellence of Italian cuisine. Friends: The San Marzano tomato stands out in the culinary world with its unique and unparalleled sweet…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Pickling eggplant – Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: A tradition of preservation for the winter months, adds techniques, flavors and innovation. Whether you’re new to pickling or continuing a family tradition, this technique is a unique gift. Preserving vegetables, particularly eggplant, for the winter is a time-honored tradition in many cultures, particularly in Mediterranean and…
Read MoreCranston Police armed with new tools and options towards a quieter firearm training range
Some residents of Cranston who live closest to the Cranston Police Academy have been “on fire” about the sound of gunfire coming from the shooting range at Training Complex. They say it is much more than annoying recently, and is impacting their quality of life, health, sense of well-being, and quite possibly standing in the…
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