PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Housing has emerged as a top issue in the race for Providence mayor, alongside education. And the candidate running on a platform to become Providence's "education mayor"…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Nirva LaFortune said she's running to become Providence's education mayor. It's a platform she's deeply passionate about. "I'm committed and ready to take full responsibility for transforming…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- City Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune on Monday officially filed her candidacy for mayor of Providence. LaFortune unofficially announced her campaign in September of 2021, but did not fill out the necessary paperwork at that time. The mayoral…
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- In a landslide victory, Democrat Nirva Rebecca LaFortune won a seat on the Providence City Council in the Ward 3 Spe...
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.com Twitter: ABC6 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — East Side residents in Providence have a new city councilor Thursday...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayoral candidate Nirva LaFortune slammed the Providence Journal for choosing a "racist" picture of her, unlike her male opponents, in a recent publication. Minority leaders in Rhode Island said…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence City Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Nirva LaFortune on Tuesday accused the Providence Journal of racist journalism. The journal published an article in…
A week after a deadly officer-involved shooting on I-95, one city councilor wants to see Providence Police take a hard look at how they respond to certain calls. Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune is cal...
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…
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Board of Elections said they have received recount request for five races from last night's primary election. Three of the races are for Providence City Council seats and the other two are for the Democratic…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tuesday's primary named Brett Smiley as Providence's next mayor. The Associated Press called the race Wednesday morning, while Democratic candidates -- Gonzalo Cuervo and Nirva LaFortune -- conceded…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tuesday's primary will determine who becomes the next mayor of Providence. Democratic candidates Gonzalo Cuervo, Nirva LaFortune, and Brett Smiley are running for the seat. Incumbent Mayor Jorge Elorza will not be running for re-election because…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Voters in Rhode Island will be able to make their primary selections Tuesday. Polls across the Ocean State opened as early as 7 a.m. Some key races that we’ve been keeping an eye on at ABC…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Islanders looking cast an early vote for the state's primary election will have to do so Monday. The deadline for early voting is slated for 4 p.m. as primary election day looms. Voters looking to…
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) -- As Providence Public School District begins another school year, mayoral candidates say its teacher shortage is one of the major issues the city faces. According to the district, 101 of…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence mayoral candidates are slated to participate in a community forum Monday. Gonazalo Cuervo, Nirva LaFortune, and Brett Smiley will all take part in the event starting at…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Democratic candidates in the Providence mayoral race will participate in a debate Tuesday. Gonzalo Cuervo, Nirva LaFortune, and Brett Smiley will all answer questions and present their views on the city's future. Tuesday's debate is…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence police found more than 40 shell casings and live rounds at Billy Taylor Park just after midnight Monday morning. Police say shots fired off at…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- As the deadline to officially file a declaration of candidacy approaches, multiple candidates who already announced their run are taking the next step to appear on the primary and General Election ballots this fall. Gov. Dan…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The ballot for Rhode Island's primary and general elections will be taking shape over the next few days, as candidates officially declare their intentions to run for office. The window for candidates to officially begin declaring…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayoral candidates, Brett Smiley, Nirva LaFortune, and Gonzalo Cuervo took the stage at Johnson & Wales University, addressing some of the city's greatest challenges, including safety of students…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence's democratic candidates for mayor will get a chance to pitch their ideas to improve the city on Monday. Brett Smiley, Nirva LaFortune, and Gonzalo Cuervo are all expected to attend. The discussion will focus on…
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…
