Category: Rhode Island

September 12, 2025

Conservation Law Foundation Requests Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Denial! Of City of Pawtucket Proposed Conversion of Morley Field to a Non Recreational Use

In a scathing letter to Terrence “Terry” Gray, McKee Appointee/Director of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM), Darrell Brown, Vice President of the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), & Senior CLF Attorney Richard Stang, CLF are…

September 11, 2025

Rhode Island Young Republicans & Rhode Island Young Democrats Issue Joint Statement on the Death of Charlie Kirk

Rhode Island Young Republicans and Young Democrats Issue Joint Statement on the Death of Charlie Kirk In the wake of the tragic death of conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk, the Rhode Island Young Republicans and Rhode Island Young Democrats have…

September 8, 2025

Good Job Grebs’! Reactions to the Worst Kept Secret in Rhode Island. Hasbro is Outta Here! Are There Ramifications for Generational Failures CommerceRI & Mayor Don Grebien

How Long Has Dan McKee Known? In an announcement described as the “Worst Kept Secret” in recent Rhode Island History, Hasbro Corporation formally revealed that it is, in fact, moving its Corporate Headquarters to Boston, Massachusetts. This is the…

September 2, 2025

Tonight! Cumberland Town Council Ordinance Sub Committee to Consider Ordinance Requiring Monthly Financial Statements for “The Lodge at Diamond Hill”

Tonight! The Town of Cumberland Town Council Ordinance Sub Committee will consider an Ordinance submitted by Coalition News Founder/Reporter Pat Ford, requiring a complete financial statement reporting performance and costs associated with the operation of the controversial Lodge at…

August 22, 2025

RIDOT Update: Upcoming Construction/Delays Across Rhode Island August 22-29, 2025

One-Night Closure Needed for Pavement Repair on Route 3 in Hopkinton: Tuesday August 26 During the late evening and overnight hours starting at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, the Rhode Island Department Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close a…

August 19, 2025

Benjamin Evans: Deny J.K. Equities’ Second Request for an Extension of Their Preliminary Plan to Pave Morley Field

Morley Field-Pawtucket, Rhode Island This Letter is Printed, with permission from the author: Attorney/Community Activist Benjamin Evans Dear Senior City Planner Pettinato and Pawtucket Planning Commission members, I was surprised to see on your agenda for August 19th that J.K. Equities is…

$Cumberland Citizen Ford\Reporter Ford-Submits Town Ordinance Demanding Full Monthly Financial Transparency on The $8? Million Dollar “Country Club” Lodge at Diamond Hill$ August 15, 2025

Cumberland Citizen Ford\Reporter Ford-Submits Town Ordinance Demanding Full Monthly Financial Transparency on The $8? Million Dollar “Country Club” Lodge at Diamond Hill

Earlier this year, the Coalition’s Pat Ford, a long time resident of the Town of Cumberland, responded to a Facebook post announcing the effective closure of 2025 Summer Day Camps, due to construction at Cumberland Schools. A simple question…

August 14, 2025

The Gabe Amo Congressional Update: Netanyahu in Gaza / Trump’s “Deal” Between Armenia & Azerbaijan / Amo Tours Rhode Island Veterans Home Amidst Trump’s Attacks on Those Who’ve Served / Amo, Ross Lead 88 Democrats in Opposing Trump’s Cuts to EPA Office Keeping Americans’ Air Clean and Water Safe

From the Office of Congressman Gabe Amo – Rhode Island Congressional District 1 Amo Statement on Netanyahu’s Planned Occupation of Gaza City “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must halt his planned occupation of Gaza City. As several Israeli military leaders have suggested,…

August 13, 2025

Providence Alliance for Student Safety-Providence Youth Student Movement/Alliance of Rhode Island Southeast Asians for Education/Providence Student Union Announce Back-to-School Bash to Distribute School Supplies

As the cost of living rises and families continue to face financial pressure, this event offers immediate, practical relief to hundreds of students, and it’s being made possible by youth organizers. With back-to-school around the corner, student leaders with the Providence…

August 12, 2025

Human Rights Watch (HRW): United States Military Deployment in Washington, DC Unwarranted, Dangerous

From Human Rights Watch: United States President Donald Trump on August 11, 2025, announced the deployment of US National Guard troops in Washington, DC, claiming that “rising violence in the capital now urgently endangers public servants, citizens, and tourists, disrupts safe…

August 6, 2025

Kelly Morris Salvatore Continues to Show Up … Everywhere. That Is, Wherever the Blood Money Lies.

A shout out to my fellow Cumberlandites? Cumbys? In a manner not unlike a cross over episode of The Brady Bunch and The Partridge Family … guess who is the attorney for arguably one one of the most…

August 6, 2025

Activist Harrison Tuttle Issues Statement to Pawtucket City Council on Morley Field

Community Leader Harrison Tuttle penned a letter to the embattled Pawtucket, Rhode Island City Council … in anticipation of tonight’s landmark meeting on the future of the much-villified Tax Stabilization Agreement with Long Island based JK Equities, on the…

August 4, 2025

Narragansett GOP Chair Calls for “Bounty Hunters” to Pursue “Illegal Aliens”. The Rhode Island Republican Party Responds

Imagine our surprise, when a screen shot, depicting a call for “illegal immigrant bounty hunters” was sent to the Facebook account of the Coalition Radio not once, not twice, but 3 times? Embattled Narragansett GOP Chair…

July 31, 2025

Morley Field! Pawtucket City Council Hero Clovis Gregor Posts Missive to City Council Citing Severe Risks of Environmental Contamination

In anticipation of a seminal August 6 Pawtucket City Council Meeting, Morley Field Activist/Stalwart/Pawtucket City Councilman has submitted the follow letter to Pawtucket City Council President Terrence “Terry” Mercer, specifically addressing the now infamous Tax Stabilization…

July 25, 2025

ACLU: RI Judge Grants Motion to Block Trump-Vance Administration’s Unlawful Restrictions on Funding for Critical Services for Survivors, LGBTQI+ Youth, & Unhoused Communities

The Rhode Island Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) continued its relentless assault on the news cycle with yet another victory, in the courts and the legislative halls … in this case blocking the Trump Administration from attempting…

July 24, 2025

Woonsocket Flash! ACLU of RI Settles False Arrest Suit Of Woonsocket’s Mack Blackie for $550,000

Another expensive lesson from the Baldelli Hunt “Reign of Terror”. In combination with the Sosa LEOBOR failure, the City of Woonsocket has spent over $1 Million Dollars in penalties for police misconduct. I know a School District that could have…

July 21, 2025

ACLU of Rhode Island: Broad Nationwide Coalition Sues in Rhode Island to Block Trump Administration’s Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants

From The Rhode Island Chapter of the Amercian Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) New Certification Requirements Threaten Critical Services for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, LGBTQI+ Youth, and Unhoused Communities Local Woonsocket-Based Non Profit Community Care Associates Is a Plaintiff…

July 12, 2025

Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Preparations for Hurricane Season and Extreme Weather

City Officials Share Important Safety Tips and Highlight Providence’s Proactive Investments to Mitigate Impacts of Extreme Weather From the Office of Providence, Rhode Island Mayor Brett P. Smiley Mayor Brett P. Smiley joined Councilwoman Helen Anthony and Providence…

July 7, 2025

ACLU RI Update! Smithfield School District! RI Latino Arts on Gender Ideology!

Settlement Reached In Smithfield School District Social Media Censorship Lawsuit The ACLU of Rhode Island today announced the favorable settlement of a federal lawsuit that challenged, as a violation of the First Amendment, Smithfield School District’s actions in blocking a…

July 6, 2025

ICYMI: Amo Joins MSNBC’s ‘The Weekend’ to Ring Economic Alarm About Trump’s Tariffs and Big, Ugly Bill

In an appearance on MSNBC’s ‘The Weekend’, Rhode Island Congressman Gabe Amo sounded off to ring the Economic Alarm about Trump’s Tariffs and the “Big, Ugly Bill”. “Amo shared how Rhode Island manufacturers are hurt by Trump’s dangerous economic policies“…

July 6, 2025

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Should Press US on Immigration Policies-Human Rights Watch

90 Rights Groups Write Soccer Leaders Over Rights Risks For 2026 World Cup FIFA, the world soccer governing body, should press the Trump administration to reverse immigration policies that create serious human rights risks around the 2026 World Cup,…

July 1, 2025

Opinion: The City of Providence v Sgt Joseph Hanley – An Activist Speaks Out

A Note From Coalition News: We live in an era where opinions are dangerous. Having a “Take” can get your fired … doxed … the object of retaliation. “Free Speech” is on life support. Accordingly, at the request of the…

June 18, 2025

Rhode Island ACLU Update: Files Lawsuit-Stop Trump From Imposing Unlawful Restrictions on Department of Justice/Office on Violence Against Women Grants Plus! RIDOC/ACI Suite Defending Native American Prisoners’ Religious Freedom

CHALLENGING NEW FEDERAL GRANT REQUIREMENTS, ACLU OF RI, LAWYERS’ COMMITTEE FOR RI AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS SUE ON BEHALF OF RI COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, NATIONAL COALITIONS (Statements Issued by the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union)…

June 7, 2025

Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press: European Union Rewards Journalists From Palestine, Egypt & Syria

SAMIR KASSIR AWARD FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS The European Union Rewards Journalists From Palestine, Egypt & Syria during the 2025 Edition of the Samir Kassir Award On 3 June 2025, the Delegation of the European Union to…

June 7, 2025

Committee to Protect Journalists: CPJ & Global Media Leaders Call for Urgent, Unrestricted Access to Gaza for Journalists

A Statement From The Committee to Protect Journalists: CPJ & Global Media Leaders Call for Urgent, Unrestricted Access to Gaza for Journalists More than 130 global leaders of news and press freedom organizations called on world leaders, governments,…

June 3, 2025

Rhode Island Republicans / GOP House Minority Leader Chippendale Express Disgust/Revulsion at Passage of “Assault” Weapons Ban in Rhode Island Legislature

Statements are directly from the respective organizations. RI GOP Chairman Joe Powers Condemns Passage of Gun Ban in House Judiciary Committee: “This is a Full-Frontal Assault on Your Rights” The Rhode Island Republican Party, under the leadership…

May 30, 2025

Let’s Cut Those Electric Bills! The Rhode Island Republican House Minority Caucus Media Briefing: A Discussion of Legislative Efforts to Create Energy Reform & Cost Savings for Rhode Island Ratepayers

Members of the Rhode Island House of Representatives House Minority Caucus addressed the media, Thursday, May 29, presenting a markedly different perspective on the factors underlying ballooning utility prices. With Rhode Island Energy Disconnect/Shut Off notices recently issued, the…

May 23, 2025

Wait, What? Cash-Starved RIPTA Is Providing Shuttle Services to Rhode Island FC Matches … For How Much?

As part of its ongoing review of all things Tidewater Landing … Rhode Island Football Club … Centreville Bank Stadium, The Coalition Radio Network decided to do a deep dive into the RIPTA-enable transportation grid connecting the ……

May 20, 2025

Cumberland Solicitor Kelley Morris Salvatore Responds to Initial Lodge at Diamond Hill APRA Request … Sort Of?

Cumberland Solicitor Kelley Morris Salvatore, responded promptly to an APRA Request from the Coalition Radio Network … yet managed to miss the point. While providing the barest of information regarding bookings, with the “Lodge Blue Ribbon Cutting Event” &…

May 15, 2025

A Community Response to Homelessness in Cumberland, Rhode Island. Is It Enough?

This past week, intrepid Coalition Reporter Pat Ford addressed the Cumberland, Rhode Island Town Council. That’s right, Town. Not City. On the Agenda? A question, originally proffered by Woonsocket City Council Members & Residents: Just what is Cumberland doing to…

May 15, 2025

Per our conversation on the phone yesterday morning, I am providing an outline of services, suggestions, and funding provided to assist individuals experiencing homelessness. While this is an overview, I will say that every situation is…

May 13, 2025

Providence Public Schools Receives State Approval for Teacher Apprenticeship Program

From The Providence Public School District: The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is proud to announce that its Pre-K Special Education and K-12 Teacher Apprenticeship Program has been officially approved by the Rhode Island State Apprenticeship Council. With this historic…

May 12, 2025

The RIPTA, Rhode Island Football Club, & Centreville Bank Stadium Menage a trois: Who is Footing the Bill? The Coalition Submits an APRA

As the saying goes, there ain’t no thing as a free lunch. But is there a free bus ride? When we (The Coalition Radio Network) saw the big media outlets pontificating about free bus transportation, with all the poobahs, coat…

May 12, 2025

Flash! Rhode Island House Speaker Shekarchi to McKee’s Big Raises: NO. Among the Rejects? Some Guy Named Alviti

The Speaker Speaketh: REJECT “Resolved, That a majority of each House of the General Assembly voting therefor ….. REJECT the eleven (11) proposed salary increases … ” Source: The Rhode Island Current Department of Administration Director Jonathan Womer…

May 11, 2025

Allens Avenue Lane Closures Projected: City of Providence Announces Reinstallation of Fox Point Hurricane Barrier Gates

Partial Lane Closures on Allens Avenue Will Be in Effect from May 12 to June 13, 2025, for Fox Point Hurricane Barrier Gate Re-Installation From the Office of Providence Mayor Brett Smiley: Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the…