Posts Tagged ‘WPRO’
Homeless in RI: Action at Providence Mayor’s Home, Funding Audit, Salaries, No Summer Plan – UPDATES
Photo, top: NBC10, in front of Mayor Smiley’s home Two days ago, advocates for the homeless demonstrated in front of Providence Mayor Smiley’s home. Advocates felt that efforts to move the homeless go against the Homeless Bill of Rights. One of the people in the group was Vin Marzullo, who yesterday did an interview with…
Read MoreWhat does RIDOT say about the Washington Bridge demolition?
In response to our inquiry to the RI Department of Transportation, this statement has been received – along with images of demolition. “What is shown in the video [circulating on social media] is planned, controlled demolition conducted in accordance with approved demolition plans. RIDOT has experts in structural engineering and demolition overseeing this project. RIDOT…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Governor “extremely concerned”. Street Sights: “Where is the outrage”. Updates.
Publishing Street Sights, RI’s only monthly magazine by and for the homeless (see below) Governor “misspeaks” says the RI Coalition to End Homelessness – adds their voice to others calling for a State of Emergency, Public Health Crisis We have been following the rift between the Governor and homeless advocates on whether or not there…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: There are no beds. But, Gov. McKee on WPRO, “Beds are available right now”.
It was a routine “Ask the Governor” segment on WPRO with Gene Valicenti today – Friday morning. We listened in in anticipation of a question about the Pallet Shelters (story upcoming). Imagine hearing that there are – on this day – more shelter beds than are needed – and how one homeless shelter is only…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: (Updated) First ROI report on programs, funding, results won’t be coming.
by Nancy Thomas, publisher 118 days until the first day of winter Rhode Island never really had an Return on Investment (ROI) report. Something simple. That the average Rhode Islander, advocate, political leader, and homeless person could read and understand. A black and white example of the millions spent – and what worked – and…
Read MoreRI Veterans: PACT ACT deadline TODAY. When it doubt, fill it out – John A. Cianci
The PACT Act and your VA benefits From the VA: The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions that we assume (or “presume”) are caused by exposure…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Charles St. encampments at DaVinci Center, Charles Place clearing (UPDATE)
MONDAY update, Aug. 7, 2023 – Today, Providence officials will check on the encampment at private property on Charles Street to make sure that it has been vacated, and then clean-up of the area will begin. There are 3 parcels – 2 state owned land are vacated and being cleaned. 1 large private owned space…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Family shelter at Charlesgate, $9.5M , DaVinci Center waiting, Dignity Bus
Photo: Notification in Cranston for encampments in the woods that they had 3 days to vacate before the city cleaned up the area, outside of Chapel View. New Family Shelter Charlesgate Nursing Home in Providence, recently closed by its owners, and the center of uproar from the nursing staff who were left without their job,…
Read MoreThe million dollar Penguins are on the way…
When tax increases became apparent for the residents of Providence, WPRO’s Gene Valicenti, often a critic of zoos keeping wild animals captive, posed a question to Providence Mayor Brett Smiley during his regular scheduled “Ask The Mayor” segment. The question? Why doesn’t Providence recall the COVID relief grant to the Roger Williams Park Zoo to…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? Veterans Home charges, Veterans Court…16-2-23 – John A. Cianci
RI Veterans: Did you know? weekly column reviews events, information and opportunities for veterans in Rhode Island.
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