Articles by: Pat Ford

STATEMENT FROM JAMES P. HOWE: ATTORNEY FOR DOMINIC VINCENT, JOSEPH GRECO AND VINCENT GRECO

    STATEMENT FROM JAMES P. HOWE ATTORNEY FOR DOMINIC VINCENT, JOSEPH GRECO AND VINCENT GRECO   Today we have learned that the City of Pawtucket has begun the process to terminate Daniel Dolan from the Pawtucket Police Department. Officer Dolan, on June 23, 2021, shot and terrorized my clients[Read More…]

by February 16, 2023

CPJ launches safety videos to support journalists covering unrest globally

  The Committee to Protect Journalists on Thursday launched three new safety videos providing practical guidance to journalists covering unrest worldwide. Drawing on the organization’s expertise in emergency protection and safety, the videos will help journalists mitigate risk when covering protests and demonstrations. Reporting on civil unrest continues to be a considerable[Read More…]

by February 16, 2023

U.S.-Iraq Higher Coordinating Committee

  The U.S.-Iraq Higher Coordinating Committee meeting in Washington, co-chaired by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, underscored the breadth of U.S. support for Iraq. The United States, through its strategic partnership with the Republic of Iraq, seeks to advance[Read More…]

by February 16, 2023

DOLAN FIRED! STATEMENT FROM PAWTUCKET MAYOR GREBIEN!

Mayor Donald R. Grebien released the following statement regarding the decision to move to terminate the employment of Officer Daniel Dolan by the City of Pawtucket: “Trust in our public officials, both elected and appointed, is critical to our country’s ongoing pursuit of a more perfect union. In particular, our[Read More…]

by February 16, 2023

US Department of State Daily Press Briefing- Armenia Türkiye Ukraine China & Fukushima 02/15/23

Ned Price, State Department Spokesperson, led a discussion on Armenia Türkiye Ukraine China & Fukushima at The State Department in Washington, DC The Transcript: MR PRICE: Good afternoon. QUESTION: Good afternoon. MR PRICE: Happy Wednesday. QUESTION: Happy Wednesday. MR PRICE: I just have one announcement at the top, and then we’ll turn to your questions.[Read More…]

by February 16, 2023

Mayor Smiley Launches Community Satisfaction Survey-Announces Norelys Consuegra as Director of City Services

  Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the launch of a community satisfaction survey asking Providence residents, business owners, and community members to gauge their satisfaction with city services. The survey is part of Mayor Brett Smiley’s commitment to improving the local quality-of-life by getting back-to-basics and ensuring City Hall is meeting the[Read More…]

by February 15, 2023

Embattled Pawtucket Superintendent McWilliams Retires! The Email

  Dr. Cheryl McWilliams, after decades of service to the City of Pawtucket & the City of Pawtucket School District, has formally retired. Recently, in a move marked by controversy, under some would say pressure from Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien, the former sitting school board had voted to not renew[Read More…]

by February 15, 2023

Pawtucket School Committee Formally Requests $22 Million Dollars For Shea Repairs!

  The City of Pawtucket School Committee has formally petitioned Pawtucket Mqyor Donald Grebien for the release of a total of 22 million dollars, in a Stage 1 Priority, Stage 2 Priority format, from monies authorized by taxpayers, in a 2018 Bond Issue, in order to facilitate repairs necessary to[Read More…]

by February 14, 2023

US State Department Briefing-February 13, 2023, Spokesman Ned Price on The West Bank, Türkiye, Plan to Combat Human Trafficking

US State Department Briefing-February 13, 2023, Spokesman Ned Price on The West Bank, Türkiye, Plan to Combat Human Trafficking The Transcript: MR PRICE: Good afternoon. Sorry, we are starting both later than usual and later than the advertised time, but it sure feels like a Monday. It is a Monday. A[Read More…]

by February 14, 2023

US State Department Briefing-February 9, 2023, Spokesman Ned Price on Turkey, Syria, Ukraine, Nicaragua

  US State Department Briefing-February 9, 2023 Spokesman Ned Price held forth on earthquake relief efforts in Turkey & Syria, ongoing developments in Ukraine, and a mission of mercy from Nicaragua The Transcript: Earlier today, a plane arrived at Dulles International Airport carrying 222 individuals who had been held by[Read More…]

by February 10, 2023