PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- With the Cranston Street Armory closing in a few weeks, protesters will be outside Mayor Brett Smiley's office Friday, demanding that he "do more to shelter" those who will displaced. Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor said the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley invited Providence students and their families to sign up for summer programs at the Summer Opportunities Fair this weekend. Smiley was joined by Superintendent Javier Montañez at the Providence Career and Technical Academy…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley delivered his first budget proposal since taking office, including tax increases for homeowners. The mayor defended the increases because he said the city…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley will disclose his 2024 budget proposal on Tuesday night. He said his plan sets the city on a strong financial path and that he's always looking to improve city services and the local…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Sen. Jack Reed and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley will visit projects funded by Community Development Block Grants and HOME investment programs Monday to kick off National Community Development Week. Beginning at 1 p.m., Reed and Smiley…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley unveiled Wednesday a new "community response team" to address illegal ATV riding. Smiley said undercover work and video technology will combat storage, operation, and…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- El alcalde de Providence, Brett Smiley, y la policía de Providence anunciaron un nuevo Equipo de Respuesta Comunitaria para combatir el problema de los motos todo terreno ilegal. "El problema es que esta situación se ha…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced Wednesday that additional police officers will be patrolling Kennedy Plaza in an effort to keep downtown safer. Scott Avedisian, RIPTA's CEO, said that in…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley announced the search process for the 38th Providence police chief. "We are looking for the right individual to lead our…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNLE) -- Brett Smiley took the oath of office Monday to serve as the 39th mayor of Providence. Smiley is replacing Mayor Jorge Elorza, who was not able to run for re-election due to term limits. "It is…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A changing of the guard is taking place in Providence Monday. Mayor-Elect Brett Smiley will be sworn into office Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Providence Public Library. Smiley is taking over for mayor Jorge…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- As Providence Mayor-elect Brett Smiley prepares to take over from Mayor Jorge Elorza, he announced Tuesday that Police Chief Hugh Clements and Commissioner Steven Paré will be leaving Providence Public Safety. "Our city has come a long…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, alongside former Mayors Angel Tavares, and Joseph Paolino, offered education policy suggestions on Monday for Mayor-elect Brett Smiley to think about once his term starts. There were four main recommendations from the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence mayoral candidate Brett Smiley said the city's housing problem turned into a housing crisis during the coronavirus pandemic. Like the other two candidates for mayor, Gonzalo Cuervo and Nirva LaFortune, Smiley said building more is…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- There's another candidate for mayor in Providence. Brett Smiley kicked off his campaign Monday afternoon, holding an event at CIC Providence, a co-working space. Previously, Smiley served as Gov. Gina Raimondo's chief of staff, as well…
By: Dee DeQuattroEmail: ddequattro@abc6.comTwitter: @deedequattroProvidence Mayoral Candidate Brett Smiley has officially announced he is leaving the race and endorsing his former opponent Jorge El...
By News Staffnews@abc6.comABC 6 has confirmed that Brett Smiley will drop out of the mayoral race Friday and back Jorge Elorza.Two knowledgeable sources withing Smiley's campaign confirmed to Chief...
By News Staff news@abc6.com Providence Mayoral candidate Brett Smiley wants to tax your guns and ammo. Brett Smiley introduced his "guns and ammunition tax bill" at the state house today. Under
On Wednesday, a statement from the Twin River World Wide Holdings claimed the Governor's Chief of Staff, Brett Smiley threatened retaliation if they continued opposition to the IGT contract extension.
By: News Staff news@abc6.com The governor making the official announcement earlier this morning that Brett Smiley will take over as her new Chief of Staff. David Cruise has been serving as Actin...
By: Dee DeQuattroEmail: ddequattro@abc6.comTwitter: @deedequattroProvidence Mayor-Elect Jorge Elorza has appointed his former Democratic opponent Brett Smiley to a key position in his administratio...
Twitter: @markcurtisABC6 email: mcurtis@abc6.comAnd with that hand shake, Brett Smiley dropped out of the Democratic Primary for Providence Mayor, and endorsing Jorge Elorza.Both men concede they w...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien, and Brown University Health leaders gathered at The Miriam…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island officials and Providence Public Schools leaders gathered for the groundbreaking of Mount Pleasant High School's remodeling…
