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Amen, sister. #NoKings #RhodeIsland

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Proud to see Rhode Island recognized in U.S. News grad rankings, including RWU Law and RWU’s Public Affairs program.

via @Patch: patch.com/rhode-island/across-ri/t...

#HigherEd #RhodeIsland

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#RhodeIsland

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From federal lawsuits to local courage, RI is standing up.

Hear how pro bono lawyers are defending nonprofits’ missions—and funding—against federal policies.

“Standing Up for Democracy: Lawyers’ Committee for RI” linktr.ee/rwulaw

#RhodeIsland #Law401 #podcast #RuleOfLawRI

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Providence 2026
#Providence #RhodeIsland #Photography #StreetPhotography #ClassicMono #BlackAndWhite #Leica #Q3 #EastCoastKin

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On this date, April 8...
• in 1869, Salvatore Rosa of New Orleans is charged with attempting to shoot and murder Michael McGill.
• in 1895, Salvatore Clemente, Salvatore Frauto, Raffaele Frederico and James Merendino are convicted of counterfeiting U.S. coins.
• in 1924, Daniel Iamascia is arrested in the Bronx for burglary.
• in 1926, an arrest warrant is issued for Pittsburgh bootlegger Luigi Lamendola.
• in 1932, Joseph Cohen of Brooklyn, convicted killer who spent years in Sing Sing Prison, is shot to death in the doorway of his home.
• in 1937, Luigi Marciante dies in Staten Island NY of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
• in 1942, Frank Livorsi, Charles Albero and fifteen others are indicted for conducting an opium trafficking raing.
• in 1956, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bonanno of Tucson AZ host a party to announce the engagement of son Salvatore 'Bill' to Rosalie Profaci.
• in 1962, New York mobster Anthony 'Tony Bender' Strollo disappears after leaving his Fort Lee NJ home.
• in 1986, government racketeering case against Anthony Spilotro and his Hole in the Wall Gang of burglars ends in a mistrial and an investigation of juror misconduct.
• in 1991, jury selection begins for the New York City 'window case' involving members of the Gambino, Genovese, Colombo and Lucchese crime families.
• in 2009, a federal grand jury indicts Rhode Island racketeer Anthony St. Laurent Sr. for plotting to murder an underworld colleague.
Image of Anthony Strollo.

On this date, April 8... • in 1869, Salvatore Rosa of New Orleans is charged with attempting to shoot and murder Michael McGill. • in 1895, Salvatore Clemente, Salvatore Frauto, Raffaele Frederico and James Merendino are convicted of counterfeiting U.S. coins. • in 1924, Daniel Iamascia is arrested in the Bronx for burglary. • in 1926, an arrest warrant is issued for Pittsburgh bootlegger Luigi Lamendola. • in 1932, Joseph Cohen of Brooklyn, convicted killer who spent years in Sing Sing Prison, is shot to death in the doorway of his home. • in 1937, Luigi Marciante dies in Staten Island NY of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. • in 1942, Frank Livorsi, Charles Albero and fifteen others are indicted for conducting an opium trafficking raing. • in 1956, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bonanno of Tucson AZ host a party to announce the engagement of son Salvatore 'Bill' to Rosalie Profaci. • in 1962, New York mobster Anthony 'Tony Bender' Strollo disappears after leaving his Fort Lee NJ home. • in 1986, government racketeering case against Anthony Spilotro and his Hole in the Wall Gang of burglars ends in a mistrial and an investigation of juror misconduct. • in 1991, jury selection begins for the New York City 'window case' involving members of the Gambino, Genovese, Colombo and Lucchese crime families. • in 2009, a federal grand jury indicts Rhode Island racketeer Anthony St. Laurent Sr. for plotting to murder an underworld colleague. Image of Anthony Strollo.

#OTD (Apr 08)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.

#NewOrleans #Brooklyn #Bronx #StatenIsland #TucsonAZ #LasVegas #RhodeIsland #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians

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Dig this contemporary Ocean State home near a world class #surf break. Its #ShingleStyle bones and playful #Victorian gingerbread trim are brought to life with turquoise, lime & pastel tones in a breezy, cottage spirit that always makes me take an extended 👀. #newengland #architecture #rhodeisland

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Washington Bridge Coverage in Westerly, R.I. Local social media account 'What’s Going On In Rhode Island' covers community stories including a shark washing up on a Westerly beach, sparking speculation about offshore wind farms' impact on marine life, alongside typical Rhode Island happenings like street fairs and Newport mansions.

A shark washed up on a Westerly beach, and folks are buzzing about offshore wind farms messin’ with marine life. What’s your take—nature’s quirk or somethin’ bigger? Props to local accounts keepin’ us in the loop. #RhodeIsland #WesterlyRI #OceanState

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Trump’s offshore wind opposition was never really about the whales The administration has made false claims that offshore wind hurts whales. It didn’t flinch when lifting protections for endangered whales to boost oil and…

Indeed. It was always about keeping us hooked on oil and gas.

The same can be said of local #RhodeIsland opponents of #offshorewind: when it comes to actual threats to #whales (entanglement in fishing gear, the #climatecrisis) they are nowhere to be seen.

www.canarymedia.com/articles/off...

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As Trump threatens war crimes on a massive scale, I know where @markey.senate.gov stands. I would really like to know where #RhodeIsland 's (my state) congressional delegation stands on impeachment.

@amo.house.gov @sethmagaziner.bsky.social @whitehouse.senate.gov @reed.senate.gov - thoughts?

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Let's take advantage of the Spring Market!

#realestate #rhodeisland #jegroup #jegroupproperties

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We are happy to announce a Silver Sponsor! 🤝 Thank you to Amica Insurance for supporting our Annual Meeting today, Tuesday, April 7th from 5 PM - 7:30 PM at Farm Fresh RI!

🔗 Register: ribba.org/annualmeeting

All are invited to join us as we celebrate our Sweet 16! ✨

#Networking #RhodeIsland

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🎙️Now Live! “Standing Up for Democracy: Lawyers’ Committee for Rhode Island”

Project 2025 is reforming the federal government & Rhode Island lawyers are pushing back.

Stream on Apple, YouTube or Spotify
linktr.ee/rwulaw

#RhodeIsland #Law401 #RuleOfLawRI

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We are excited to announce a Gateway Partner! 🤝 Thank you to Washington Trust for supporting #RIBBA & our Annual Meeting.

For more info. on partnership opportunities, contact us at info@ribba.org. ✨

🔗 Register: ribba.org/annualmeeting

#Networking #RhodeIsland #NetworkingEvent

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Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee to Consider Gun Bans On Wednesday, April 8, the Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to meet in the House Lounge at 4 p.m. to consider legislation described as an historic attack on Second Amendment rights, potentially enacting gun bans in Providence.

Hey RI, the House Judiciary Committee is meeting April 8 to discuss gun bans in Providence. Big deal for our rights. What’s your take on this? Should we be deciding this locally or not? #RhodeIsland #2A #LocalControl

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We are excited to announce a Civic Partner! 👏 Thank you to
JPMorgan Chase for supporting #RIBBA & our Annual Meeting. See you today, Tuesday, April 7th at 5 PM!

For more info. on partnership opportunities, contact us at info@ribba.org. 🤝

🔗 Register: ribba.org/annualmeeting

#RhodeIsland #Network

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The Real Housewives franchise expands into Rhode Island! Today Brooke and Tess discuss episodes 1 and 2 of this new series. Find us across all podcast platforms!
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#psychlegalpop #RHORI #realhousewives #realhousewivesofrhodeisland #popculture #podcast #rhodeisland #rhodeislandhousewives

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Evil Topanga (Jo-Ellen) is something else….#RHORI #HousewivesOfRI #RhodeIsland

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Tai Chi Tuesdays with Andrea Lepcio at ArtWaves Tuesdays from 10:30–11:30 am in the ArtWaves Dance Studio on April 7, 2026. $10 per session or $100 for the series of 11 sessions. Drop-ins welcome. Register at https://artwavesmdi.org/event-6515148.

Hey Ocean Staters, looking for a chill way to start your Tuesday? Tai Chi Tuesdays at ArtWaves Dance Studio in MDI got you covered. 10:30-11:30 AM, just $10 a pop or $100 for 11. Drop in and flow! #RhodeIsland #Wellness #TaiChi

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Lawmakers seek permanent funding for referral hotlines connecting families to mental health care A telephone hotline used by pediatricians and family doctors to connect kids to mental health treatment is in danger of falling off a fiscal cliff without dedicated state funding.

Lawmakers seek permanent funding for referral hotlines connecting families to #mentalhealth care www.newsfromthestates.com/article/lawm... #RhodeIsland

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Hotel Viking Reopening as Cultural Gathering Space Newport's Hotel Viking is set for a May reopening after a multimillion-dollar renovation, transforming it into a cultural gathering space for performances, artist programming, and community events.

Hotel Viking in Newport is back this May after a huge reno, turning into a cultural hub with performances and community events. Bout time we got a spot like this. What kinda shows you hoping for? #NewportRI #RhodeIsland #OceanState

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We are happy to announce a Community Partner! Thank you, to Navigant Credit Union for supporting #RIBBA & our Annual Meeting.

For more information on partnership opportunities, contact us at info@ribba.org. 🤝

🔗 Register: ribba.org/annualmeeting

#Networking #RhodeIsland #NetworkingEvent

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A person with a pink hat and scarf speaks into a pink megaphone against a pink background. Text reads: "Support S2254 & S2863. Submit testimony. Public hearing: Tuesday, April 7, 4:30/5 PM." The Planned Parenthood logo and "Planned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island" appear below the text.

A person with a pink hat and scarf speaks into a pink megaphone against a pink background. Text reads: "Support S2254 & S2863. Submit testimony. Public hearing: Tuesday, April 7, 4:30/5 PM." The Planned Parenthood logo and "Planned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island" appear below the text.

📢 We need your voice TOMORROW! Tell our legislative leaders it's time to protect no-cost birth control and ensure 12-month hormone therapy coverage so more people have access to this essential care.

Sign up ▶️ bit.ly/4c4GuML

#PlannedParenthood #RhodeIsland #HealthCare #IFightForPP

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The old, the new, the sea, and the sky.

Camera: Yashica Electro 35
Film: Ektar 100

#photography #35mm #providence #film #rhodeisland

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The long and winding... bike path.

Camera: Yashica Electro 35
Film: Ektar 100

#photography #35mm #providence #film #rhodeisland

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We are thrilled to announce a Gateway Partner! 👏 Thank you to @bcbsri.bsky.social for supporting #RIBBA & our Annual Meeting.

For more information on partnership opportunities, contact us at info@ribba.org. 🤝

🔗 Register to Attend: ribba.org/annualmeeting

#Networking #RhodeIsland

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Providence 2026
#Providence #RhodeIsland #Photography #StreetPhotography #ClassicMono #BlackAndWhite #MediumFormat #FujiFilm #GFX100ii #EastCoastKin

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On this date, April 6...
• in 1903, former priest Anthony D'Andrea, 31, pleads guilty in Chicago to possession of counterfeit coins.
• in 1913, East Harlem gangster Amadeo Buonomo dies of a gunshot wound to his neck.
• in 1923, Albert Anastasia is charged in Brooklyn with felonious assault.
• in 1925, Chicago police arrest Frank Nitti and several others in a raid of Torrio gang headquarters.
• in 1931, Los Angeles authorities arrest Salvadore Verna and Onofrio Balice as racket-murder suspects.
• in 1936, rumors say a bribe of $50,000 is offered to secure the release of Salvatore 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania by Arkansas authorities.
• in 1950, Kansas City boss Charles Binaggio and his aide Charles Gargotta are found murdered within a political headquarters.
• in 1959, a Bronx grand jury begins investigating the murder of Frank Scalise. Pittsburgh FBI agents interview Santo Bazzano, who claims to know nothing of the Mafia.
• in 1966, Joseph Valachi learns that the government has called off plans to publish his memoirs.
• in 1967, an informant tells the FBI that Joseph Bonanno wants his son Salvatore to succeed him as crime family boss.
• in 1971, authorities at La Tuna Federal Prison indicate that the remains of Joseph Valachi have been claimed by an unnamed person.
• in 1987, the Rhode Island Supreme Court throws out convictions against Luigi Manocchio.
Image of Anthony D'Andrea.

On this date, April 6... • in 1903, former priest Anthony D'Andrea, 31, pleads guilty in Chicago to possession of counterfeit coins. • in 1913, East Harlem gangster Amadeo Buonomo dies of a gunshot wound to his neck. • in 1923, Albert Anastasia is charged in Brooklyn with felonious assault. • in 1925, Chicago police arrest Frank Nitti and several others in a raid of Torrio gang headquarters. • in 1931, Los Angeles authorities arrest Salvadore Verna and Onofrio Balice as racket-murder suspects. • in 1936, rumors say a bribe of $50,000 is offered to secure the release of Salvatore 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania by Arkansas authorities. • in 1950, Kansas City boss Charles Binaggio and his aide Charles Gargotta are found murdered within a political headquarters. • in 1959, a Bronx grand jury begins investigating the murder of Frank Scalise. Pittsburgh FBI agents interview Santo Bazzano, who claims to know nothing of the Mafia. • in 1966, Joseph Valachi learns that the government has called off plans to publish his memoirs. • in 1967, an informant tells the FBI that Joseph Bonanno wants his son Salvatore to succeed him as crime family boss. • in 1971, authorities at La Tuna Federal Prison indicate that the remains of Joseph Valachi have been claimed by an unnamed person. • in 1987, the Rhode Island Supreme Court throws out convictions against Luigi Manocchio. Image of Anthony D'Andrea.

#OTD (Apr 06)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.

#Chicago #Brooklyn #LosAngeles #Arkansas #KansasCity #Bronx #LaTunaTX #RhodeIsland #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians

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#VisibilityBrigade #rhodeisland #democracy #epsteinfiles #PeacefulProtest @maddow.bsky.social #saveact #rights
@visibilitybrigade.bsky.social @rosaliewong.bsky.social @jesscraven101.bsky.social @emmatk.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social #women
#epstein #ice #ri #billionaires
#war #iran #prices

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Watson and Goddard Families: Bathsheba, Barbados and Scotland - Nidhe Israel Bathsheba — Land, Memory, and Ancestral Origins 🌊 Bathsheba, a coastal village on the east of Barbados, was shaped not only by the Atlantic Ocean but also by the hands of those brought to the island f...

Watson & Goddard lineage 🌍
UK → Barbados → USA

Connected to Prophet Isaac, King David & the Queen of Sheba 👑

Legacy, identity, hidden history.

🔗 nidhe.org/europe/watso...

#Israelites #London #RhodeIsland #MassiahFamily #NidheIsrael

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