Amen, sister. #NoKings #RhodeIsland
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Amen, sister. #NoKings #RhodeIsland
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
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
Providence 2026
#Providence #RhodeIsland #Photography #StreetPhotography #ClassicMono #BlackAndWhite #Leica #Q3 #EastCoastKin
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
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
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
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...
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?
Let's take advantage of the Spring Market!
#realestate #rhodeisland #jegroup #jegroupproperties
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
🎙️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
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
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
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
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
Evil Topanga (Jo-Ellen) is something else….#RHORI #HousewivesOfRI #RhodeIsland
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
Lawmakers seek permanent funding for referral hotlines connecting families to #mentalhealth care www.newsfromthestates.com/article/lawm... #RhodeIsland
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
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
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
The old, the new, the sea, and the sky.
Camera: Yashica Electro 35
Film: Ektar 100
#photography #35mm #providence #film #rhodeisland
The long and winding... bike path.
Camera: Yashica Electro 35
Film: Ektar 100
#photography #35mm #providence #film #rhodeisland
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
Providence 2026
#Providence #RhodeIsland #Photography #StreetPhotography #ClassicMono #BlackAndWhite #MediumFormat #FujiFilm #GFX100ii #EastCoastKin
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
#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
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