Contractor Storage at 175 Post Road Returns Feb. 8
By: Rob Borkowski on January 31, 2023 in News to You
WARWICK, RI — City Planner Tom Kravitz figured he’d found a reasonable compromise between owners proposing a 65,000 sq. ft. contractor storage facility at 175 Post Road and members of […]
Listeria Risk Prompts Packaged Sausage Recall
By: Rob Borkowski on January 30, 2023 in News to You
PROVIDENCE, RI — Daniele International, LLC, is recalling more than 50,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) warns. […]
Bennett Bills Increase Surgery Assists, Limit PT Co-pays
By: Rob Borkowski on in News to You
STATE HOUSE – Rep. David Bennett (D-Dist. 20, Warwick), a registered nurse, has seen what happens when health care providers are short-staffed. “You want to provide the care your patients […]
Magaziner Joins Homeland Security, Natural Resources Committees
By: Rob Borkowski on in News to You
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he has been selected to serve on the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Natural Resources. The jurisdiction […]
RI Trooper Log: DUI, Eluding, Hit & Run Arrests
By: Rob Borkowski on in Uncategorized
WARWICK, RI — RI Trooper Log arrests in Rhode Island Jan. 22 through Jan. 27 involved charges for DUI, eluding a traffic stop, driving without owner’s consent, larceny, and hit & […]
RI Trooper Log: DUI, Crack, Ghost Gun Arrests
By: Rob Borkowski on January 28, 2023 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — RI Trooper Log arrests in Rhode Island Jan. 19 through Jan. 22 involved charges for DUI, crack possession, and an arrest for possession of a “ghost gun,” and […]
Testa Named Warwick School Committee Chairman
By: Joe Siegel on January 27, 2023 in News to You, Schools
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick School Committee voted David Testa as its new Chairman during its Jan. 10 meeting. Testa had previously served as Committee vice-chairman. Shaun Galligan, elected to […]
Warwick Schools RICAS scores Buck US Trend
By: Joe Siegel on in News to You, Schools, Uncategorized
WARWICK, RI – Warwick School officials are upbeat about the latest round of English & Math RICAS scores that buck a downward national trend for 2021-2022. During a presentation to […]
Magaziner Seeks to Amend GOP Bill Limiting Strategic Oil Reserve Use
By: Rob Borkowski on in News to You
WASHINGTON, DC — Thursday, Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02) introduced two amendments to H.R. 21, the Strategic Production Response Act, protecting working Rhode Islanders from increased energy costs brought on by […]
Warwick Police Arrest Log: Dec. 1-31
By: Rob Borkowski on January 26, 2023 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police log arrests Dec. 1 – 31 included charges for DUI, shoplifting, felony assault by firearm, domestic violence and .possession of illegal drugs. Following are the numbers […]
Woman Admits Stealing Info in Check Fraud Scheme
By: Rob Borkowski on in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
PROVIDENCE – A former bank employee has admitted to a federal judge that she stole the banking information of people and businesses, giving it to co-conspirators for check fraud, announced […]
NWS: Heavy Snow, Wind Begins Tonight
By: Rob Borkowski on January 25, 2023 in News to You
PROVIDENCE, RI — There’s a hazardous weather outlook in effect for Rhode Island, including Warwick, starting tonight and lasting into Thursday as snow, strong wind and rain causing flooding is […]
Magaziner Co-Sponsors Bill Creating TRUST In Congress Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02) has joined Reps. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and Chip Roy (R-TX-21) as cosponsor of bill TRUST in Congress Act, banning Congress members and […]
McNamara Proposes River Protection Bills
By: Rob Borkowski on January 24, 2023 in News to You
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) announced a package of River […]
Bennet, Miller Propose Homeless Housing Using Medicaid
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STATE HOUSE – Cranston Sen. Josh Miller (D-Dist. 28, Cranston, Providence) and Warwick Rep. David Bennett (D-Dist. 20, Warwick) are proposing a new approach to homelessness in Rhode Island by […]
Trinity’s ‘By The Queen’ Serves Shakespeare Satire
By: Joe Siegel on January 23, 2023 in Good Times
PROVIDENCE, RI— Trinity Repertory Company continues their 2022-2023 season with the world premiere of Whitney White’s “By The Queen,” a witty and tongue-in -cheek satire of William Shakespeare’s plays about […]
Cocaine, Heroin, Meth In Slow-Swerving SUV
By: Rob Borkowski on in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — A blue Honda Pilot swerving at 10 mph prompted Officer Connor Bemis to stop the SUV Dec. 28 at 12:32 a.m., finding two people with cocaine, heroin […]
RI Trooper Log: Reckless Driving, DUI, Stolen Cars
By: Rob Borkowski on January 21, 2023 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
RI Trooper Log arrests in Rhode Island Jan. 15 through Jan. 19 involved charges for assault, reckless driving, stolen car possession, driving without consent, and DUI. Here are the […]
CDC: All RI Counties at ‘Medium’ COVID Risk
By: Rob Borkowski on January 20, 2023 in COVID-19, News to You
PROVIDENCE, RI — All Rhode Island counties’ COVID risk are now considered medium, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports Providence County, the sole RI region with a […]
McNamara Seeks School Mental Health Medicaid Support
By: Rob Borkowski on in COVID-19, News to You
STATE HOUSE — Rhode Island youth’s mental health has worsened during the pandemic, and Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) proposes Medicaid reimbursement for school mental health – […]
RI Trooper Log: Assault, Hit & Run, Vandalism
By: Rob Borkowski on January 19, 2023 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
RI Trooper Log arrests in Rhode Island Jan. 11 through Jan. 15 involved charges for assault, hit & run, vandalism, reckless driving, and unlicensed possession of a pistol. Here […]
Restaurant Burglaries: Warwick Police Investigate
By: Rob Borkowski on in Business, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — Tuesday night, a burglar struck at Demo’s Pizza on Warwick Avenue, robbing a cash register, days after a burglar struck Gel’s Kitchen on West Shore Road, Friday, […]
WPD: Pawtucket Woman Found Dead at T. F. Green
By: Rob Borkowski on January 18, 2023 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this report misidentified the gender of the person found dead. Warwickpost.com regrets, and has corrected, the error. WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police have identified the […]
Orange Needed in State Parks, Management Areas
By: Rob Borkowski on in News to You
PROVIDENCE, RI – It’s archery and small game season, and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) reminds users of state management areas and undeveloped state parks to wear 200 square […]
State Police Arrest Trio for Numerous Larcenies
By: Rob Borkowski on January 17, 2023 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
LINCOLN, RI — On Monday, Jan. 16, 5:30 p.m., the State Police, North Kingstown Police and South Kingstown Police arrested three New York men for numerous larcenies in Smithfield, Lincoln, […]
‘Faith Healer’ Showcases Gamm’s Artistic Abilities
By: Joe Siegel on in Good Times
Brian Friel’s “Faith Healer” at Gamm Theater reminds us that even superheroes and miracle workers have their share of human frailty. The Gamm’s production stars Tony Estrella (“The Night of […]
Driver Runs Light, Arrested for DUI
By: Rob Borkowski on in Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — A Ford F-150 driver passed Officer David Boardman as he ran a red light on Bald Hill Road at the Toll Gate Road intersection Dec. 22 at […]
Martin Luther King Day: RI’s Homeless Need Shelter
By: Rob Borkowski on January 16, 2023 in All Politics Are Local, News to You
It’s been 54 years since Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis outside the Lorraine Motel room where he was organizing a crusade against poverty, a […]
RI Trooper Log: Reckless Driving, Hit & Run, Illegal Pistol
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RI Trooper Log arrests in Rhode Island Jan. 5 through Jan. 10 involved charges for reckless driving, stolen vehicle possession, credit card fraud, hit & run, and unlicensed possession […]
Kent COVID Levels ‘Medium’, CDC Reports
By: Rob Borkowski on January 13, 2023 in COVID-19, News to You
PROVIDENCE, RI — Kent and Newport Counties’ community levels of COVID-19 infection have decreased from high to medium, leaving Providence County the sole RI region with a high level of […]
Swerving Driver Admits to Meth, Arrested
By: Rob Borkowski on in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — On Dec. 21 at 1:54 a.m., Officer Nicholas DeLuca was patrolling the Stop & Shop lot when he spotted a swerving driver in a Jeep he ultimately […]
Sen. LaMountain Named to Judiciary, Environment, Ethics Committees
By: Rob Borkowski on January 12, 2023 in All Politics Are Local, News to You
STATE HOUSE — Sen. Matthew L. LaMountain (D-Dist. 31, Warwick, Cranston) will serve on the Judiciary Committee in the General Assembly, as well as on the Environment and Ethics Committees. […]
WW Sen. Burke Named Deputy Majority Leader
By: Rob Borkowski on in News to You
STATE HOUSE — Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) has named Sen. John Burke (D-Dist. 9, West Warwick) to serve as a deputy majority leader. The appointment makes […]
Public Speakers Ask Council for More Than Minutes
By: Rob Borkowski on January 11, 2023 in News to You
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article misidentified Tina Langill. Warwick Post had corrected, and regrets, the error. WARWICK, RI — The Warwick City Council expanded public speaking time during […]
Warwick Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin, Firearm Charges
By: Rob Borkowski on January 10, 2023 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
PROVIDENCE, RI – Jose Manuel Rosario-Mella, a/k/a Luis Cortes, 55, of Warwick, pleaded guilty in federal court today to possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin […]
Magaziner Sworn-In as Dist. 2 Rep. Jan. 7
By: Rob Borkowski on in All Politics Are Local, News to You
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (D-RI, Dist. 2) was sworn-in as the Member of Congress from Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District Jan. 7. Magaziner’s swearing in was scheduled […]
RIAC Hosts Jan. 18 Info Meeting
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WARWICK, RI — The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) will hold the next virtual public information session for Rhode Island’s General Aviation (GA) airport communities on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 12:00 p.m. for […]
Grzybowski Named NEIT VP of Community Relations
By: Rob Borkowski on in Business, Schools
EAST GREENWICH, RI — Amy Grzybowski has joined New England Institute of Technology as the new NEIT Vice President of Community Relations, President Richard Gouse announced. Grzybowski previously worked as […]
Kent Hospital Earns ‘Baby-Friendly’ Designation
By: Rob Borkowski on January 9, 2023 in Business
WARWICK, RI — Kent Hospital has been recognized again for its infant care coaching success by Baby-Friendly USA, Inc. with its Baby-Friendly hospital designation. The designation recognizes Kent as a […]
Dozing Driver on Bald Hill Charged for Suspended License
By: Rob Borkowski on in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police were called to Toll Gate Road at Bald Hill Road at 4:34 p.m. Dec. 16 for a report of a dozing driver stopped in a […]