Advocates rally at Providence City Hall for more compassion for the unhoused
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) --Dozens of protesters gathered at Providence City Hall Wednesday, demanding Mayor Smiley and the city of Providence to stop clearing out homeless…
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Bench armrests in Woonsocket spark controversy
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Benches at a park in Woonsocket are sparking controversy. The city's Public Works Department put up armrests this week in the middle of all benches at the World War II Veterans Memorial Park. [caption id="attachment_2812739" align="alignnone"…
Man who stabbed another 137 times in New Bedford sentenced to prison
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) -- A Fairhaven man who killed another at a homeless encampment in New Bedford almost four years ago has been sentenced to prison. Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn said Tuesday that Matthew Lariviere will serve…
'What am I doing wrong?': Rhode Island families crippled by housing crisis
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- On the same day former state Housing Secretary Josh Saal resigned, Rhode Islanders shared their trials and tragedies surrounding the growing housing crisis. Rising rent and homeless encampments are…
Gov. McKee to be sworn in next week for his 1st full term
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The inauguration ceremony for Gov. Dan McKee will be held for the start of the new year. The ceremony will take place at noon Tuesday inside the Rhode Island Convention Center -- not outside the State…
People living in tents outside State House handed eviction notice
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island State Police on Wednesday handed an eviction notice to the people living in tents outside the State House. According to a notice obtained by ABC…
State vaccination grants target harder-to-reach groups
BOSTON (AP) — About $3.2 million in grants and contracts have been awarded to community-based organizations to increase awareness and access to the COVID-19 vaccine in the 20 Massachusetts cities and towns hardest hit by the pandemic, the Baker administration…
Feds to review cases into hanging deaths of 2 black men
By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal authorities will review local investigations into the hanging deaths of two black men in Southern California to determine whether federal law was violated, officials said Monday. Local authorities have…
What overcame Warwick officers during the CCRI hazmat?
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — Warwick Police announced on Friday that officers were exposed to a cocktail of narcotics during an investigation near CC...
With Cranston Street Armory ending operation soon, Pawtucket shelter close to capacity
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- With the Cranston Street Armory in Providence ending operation soon, a 24-hour Pawtucket shelter is reaching its capacity. "There are so many people that need a place to stay," said Dina Bruce, OpenDoors program director. "Luckily,…
'We are making meaningful progress': Shekarchi proposes legislation to combat Rhode Island housing crisis
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) --House Speaker Joe Shekarchi has proposed legislation to combat Rhode Island's housing crisis. Shekarchi on Thursday introduced a 14-bill package that would create more affordable housing that's "so desperately needed in Rhode Island." "We're not only expediting…
New program provides financial assistance for first-time homebuyers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A new program has launched to provide down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers. Gov. Dan McKee announced Wednesday the RI Statewide Down payment assistance program, which "addresses significant financial barriers to homeownership amplified by rising housing…
Proposal to have Medicaid fund housing in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- To help with the homelessness crisis in Rhode Island, a bill is being proposed that would have Medicaid fund housing. The bill, proposed by Sen. Josh Miller and Rep. David Bennett, would have the Executive Office…
McKee sits down with ABC 6 to discuss proposed $13.7B budget
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Less than a week since his first State of the State address as elected governor, Dan McKee sat down with…
Pryor to serve as Rhode Island's housing secretary
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said Wednesday he's appointing former Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor as the head of the Department of Housing. Housing Secretary Josh Saal resigned from his position last week after just a year…
Stage set for McKee's 1st elected State of the State address
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The stage is set for Gov. Dan McKee's State of the State address for Tuesday night. This will be McKee's first elected State of the State address since winning his first full term back in November.…
Cranston Street Armory warming center to be operated by Amos House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee announced Friday that the Amos House has been given approval to operate the Cranston Street Armory warming station. The approval came after the Rhode Island National…
Cranston Street Armory heating center gets big approval while challenges lie ahead
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's State Properties Committee approved the plan Tuesday morning to open a temporary heating shelter at The Cranston Street Armory. The four-story building will use its ballroom…
Surging virus, plummeting temperatures challenge shelters
Chris Foss, left, and Tiecha Vannoy embrace after moving into a new pod setup by the city in the Old Town district in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. The pandemic has caught homeless service providers in a crosscurrent: demand…
Police in riot gear clear NYC’s ‘Occupy City Hall’ camp
By Karen Matthews and Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Police in riot gear raided an encampment of protesters and homeless people near New York’s City Hall before dawn Wednesday, clearing out the camp that formed a month…
Six officers hospitalized, one given Narcan after Warwick hazmat situation
A Warwick police officer had to be revived with Narcan Thursday after coming into contact with some sort of strong substance. Five other officers were also sent to the hospital. This all happened w...
Operation Stand Down Rhode Island celebrates 25 years
70,000 veterans are living in Rhode Island, many of them in need of support services like medical, legal or housing. This weekend they can get all of that and more in one place all thanks to Operat...
Occupy Providence out of city Park
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Occupy Providence has dismantled its protest encampment at a public park downtown after more than three and a half months. The protest group agreed to leave Burnside Park in ex
Occupy Providence to Vote on Day-Center Proposal
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Activists with Occupy Providence are expected to vote on a counteroffer from the city on the opening of a homeless day center the protest movement has made a condition of its d
