State drafts RFP to revitalize historic Cranston Armory
After hearing from the community on what they would like to see in this space, the state is now preparing to put the project out to bid.
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McKee to terminate contract with Scout for Cranston Street Armory development
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Roughly a year after partnering with Scout, Governor Dan McKee and the state of Rhode Island are terminating their contract with the Philadelphia-based company that planned to…
McKee, lobbyist respond to latest criticism over Scout deal for Cranston Street Armory
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee's campaign responded Thursday after the Rhode Island GOP criticized the Democrat for a lunch he had with a lobbyist and Scout Ltd. in January. Mike Trainor, McKee's campaign spokesman, said that if he…
With Cranston Street Armory closure, Rhode Island expands new homeless shelters
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- With the Cranston Street Armory in Providence closing Monday, the Department of Housing says it's expanding emergency shelters in several locations. Those sites include North Smithfield, Providence, Warwick, and…
Local shelters to have extra beds as Cranston Street Armory closes Monday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Cranston Street Armory is set to close on Monday. The warming shelter was originally slated to close on April 30, but Rhode Island Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor announced an extension to May 15. The Armory…
With Cranston Street Armory closing soon, protesters demand Smiley 'do more to shelter' the homeless
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…
Officials to meet on whether to extend use of the Cranston Street Armory
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Department of Housing and Amos House will meet Wednesday on whether to extend the use of the Cranston Street Armory again. Last week, Rhode Island Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor said the Armory will stay open…
Cranston Street Armory to remain as warming center through May 15
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor announced Friday that the Cranston Armory will remain as a warming shelter through May 15. The May 15 date is an extension from the previously announced April 30. "We are…
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,…
Person assaulted near Cranston Street Armory in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Amos House said Friday a person was assaulted near the Cranston Street Armory in Providence. The people involved in the incident were occupants of the facility at one point, said a spokesperson for the Amos…
Issues with homeless persist in neighborhood around Cranston Street Armory
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- We've heard from viewers about the housing efforts that are underway most notably the Cranston Street Armory in Providence. And with time…
Extreme winds cause heating issues at Cranston Street Armory
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Extreme winds caused several windows to break at the Cranston Street Armory, resulting in decreased temperatures in the warming center. Saturday afternoon, a spokesperson for Gov. Dan McKee said that temperatures dropped in the main drill…
Providence officer hit by car outside Cranston Street Armory
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Providence police officer was hit by a car outside of the Cranston Street Armory Thursday afternoon, police confirmed to ABC6. Police say the officer was brushed by a fleeing car, and suffered minor injuries. Other…
Homeless express concerns over sanitary issues inside Cranston Street Armory
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Homeless people at Cranston Street Armory have complained about sanitation issues inside, ranging from uncleaned bathrooms to limited access to showers, and…
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…
McKee activates Rhode Island National Guard to help with Cranston Street Armory warming station
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said Wednesday he activated the Rhode Island National Guard to help with the operation of the Cranston Street Armory warming station for the homeless. McKee said Maj. General Christopher Callahan will select 50 National…
World Cup event at Cranston Street Armory canceled to prepare warming center for homeless
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A scheduled watch party at the Cranston Street Armory for the World Cup has been canceled, as the state prepares to use the facility to house homeless residents. A spokesperson for the Department of Administration said…
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…
Cranston Street residents ready to welcome homeless to armory
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Residents near the Cranston Street Armory say they are happy to welcome a new warming center for the homeless in their backyard this winter. Gov. Dan McKee announced this week…
Providence's Cranston Street Armory to house Rhode Island homeless this winter
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Several public meeting notices will be filed Wednesday, allowing the McKee administration to house homeless Rhode Islanders in Providence's Cranston Street Armory throughout the winter. The 24-hour warming station will temporarily be open to anyone experiencing…
Cranston Street Armory in Providence to be site of World Cup watch parties
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Cranston Street Armory, also known as El Castillo, will be the site of World Cup watch parties. Fans can watch the quarterfinals, semifinals, and championship matches on a 40-foot screen inside the Drill Hall this…
Department of Housing announces steps for Armory transition
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The state Department of Housing announced details of the transition strategy in support of the closure of the Cranston Street Armory Warming Station. The facility, which has been serving as an overnight shelter for almost 150…
200 beds, more staffing for Armory in preparation for arctic blast
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Cranston Street Armory announced 200 beds and extra staffing will be brought in to help as many people as possible get shelter from the upcoming cold.…
Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung officially launches campaign for Congress
EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WLNE) -- A former Cranston mayor is officially launching his bid for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District seat. Allan Fung…
