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2 days ago

Boston food

Swansea ambulance stolen during medical call, recovered in R.I.

Swansea police are investigating the theft of an ambulance during a medical call, with the vehicle found undamaged in Rhode Island.

Miscellaneous

Mass. woman dies after being hit by car at Ocean State Job Lot in R.I.

A 74-year-old woman, Kathleen Tascione, died after being struck by a vehicle in a Woonsocket parking lot.

2 days ago

Boston food

Swansea ambulance stolen during medical call, recovered in R.I.

Swansea police are investigating the theft of an ambulance during a medical call, with the vehicle found undamaged in Rhode Island.

Miscellaneous

Mass. woman dies after being hit by car at Ocean State Job Lot in R.I.

A 74-year-old woman, Kathleen Tascione, died after being struck by a vehicle in a Woonsocket parking lot.

more#investigation

fromwww.nytimes.com

5 days ago

Food & drink

Gretchen Dow Simpson, Creator of New Yorker Covers, Dies at 85

Gretchen Dow Simpson, influential Rhode Island painter, passed away at 85, known for her geometric depictions of New England life.

1 week ago

NYC politics

Dominick Ruggerio, Rhode Island's longest-serving legislator, dies at 76

Dominick Ruggerio, Rhode Island Senate president, died at 76 after cancer treatment, remembered for his dedication to public service and economic reforms.

Boston real estate

fromSFGATE

3 weeks ago

Insurance Coverage for Homes Along the Coast Puts Owners Under Pressure-but It's No 'Reason for Panic'

Rising property insurance costs are impacting coastal homeowners, prompting legislative attention in the Northeast.

fromBitcoin Magazine

4 weeks ago

Boston real estate

Rhode Island Bill Would Allow State Residents Spend $10,000 Monthly In Bitcoin Tax Free

Bill S. 0451 facilitates tax-exempt bitcoin transactions under $1,000 in Rhode Island to encourage economic activity.

fromTravel + Leisure

1 month ago

Los Angeles

This Is Where You're Most Likely to Have a Celebrity Sighting-and No, It's Not Los Angeles or New York City

Celebrities enjoy downtime in hidden gems, with Watch Hill, Rhode Island being the top location for sightings, especially of Taylor Swift.

fromPortlandTribune.com

2 months ago

Mabeus' three-hit day leads No. 19 Oregon to 15-2 win over Rhode Island

Oregon baseball won decisively against Rhode Island, concluding the game with a grand slam after a significant rain delay.

Portland

2 months ago

Business

In R.I., the median sales price for a home has jumped nearly 67% since 2019

Rhode Island housing market shows first sales increase since 2020, driven by remote work and demand surge.

fromBoston Magazine

NYC food

Where to Eat in Rhode Island This Winter

Rhode Island's winter dining scene offers diverse and exciting flavors beyond traditional dishes, from Korean to Peruvian fare.

fromBloomberglaw

Marketing

Rhode Island Governor Wants 10% Tax on Digital Advertising

Rhode Island may introduce a 10% digital advertising tax under Governor McKee's budget proposal to close a significant budget gap.

Personal Data of Rhode Island Residents Breached in Large Cyberattack

A massive cyberattack has compromised personal data of possibly hundreds of thousands of Rhode Island residents seeking governmental assistance.

Information security

fromDatabreaches

More details emerge about RIBridges data breach; Deloitte tells state threat actors have leaked data

A major cyberattack on Rhode Island's health services led to residents' files being leaked on the dark web, prompting protective measures.

fromThe Verge

Information security

Rhode Island's online benefits application system shuts down after cyberattack

Rhode Island's public assistance system is offline after a cyberattack that may have exposed personal data of many residents.

The state is working to restore access before the healthcare enrollment period ends on January 31.

fromFast Company

Miscellaneous

Rhode Island's state health benefits website hacked, user data exposed

Rhode Island is addressing a health program data breach as files have been released on the dark web, prompting immediate action by officials.

US news

fromwww.nytimes.com

Personal Data of Rhode Island Residents Breached in Large Cyberattack

A massive cyberattack has compromised personal data of possibly hundreds of thousands of Rhode Island residents seeking governmental assistance.

Information security

fromDatabreaches

More details emerge about RIBridges data breach; Deloitte tells state threat actors have leaked data

A major cyberattack on Rhode Island's health services led to residents' files being leaked on the dark web, prompting protective measures.

fromThe Verge

Information security

Rhode Island's online benefits application system shuts down after cyberattack

Rhode Island's public assistance system is offline after a cyberattack that may have exposed personal data of many residents.

The state is working to restore access before the healthcare enrollment period ends on January 31.

fromFast Company

Miscellaneous

Rhode Island's state health benefits website hacked, user data exposed

Rhode Island is addressing a health program data breach as files have been released on the dark web, prompting immediate action by officials.

more#data-breach

Miscellaneous

Firefighters in R.I. called to help camel stand up

Firefighters in Rhode Island successfully rescued an Arabian camel named Harley, who struggled to stand on an incline due to its weight.

Miscellaneous

6 months ago

Father arrested in Rhode Island after child kidnapped from Canton daycare

The father was arrested for allegedly kidnapping his son from a Massachusetts daycare despite having a restraining order against him.

fromNew York Post

6 months ago

NYC real estate

Exclusive | A luxe $3.5M equestrian estate that belonged to Vanderbilt family is hitting the auction block

Sandy Point Farm, a historic estate linked to the Vanderbilt family, is being auctioned, allowing buyers to acquire a piece of Gilded Age luxury.

7 months ago

Startup companies

Hasbro is considering moving from Pawtucket to Boston

Local politicians are urgently trying to persuade Hasbro to keep its headquarters in Rhode Island to avoid economic fallout for the state.

Privacy professionals

7 months ago

R.I. human services supervisor charged with stealing SNAP benefits for personal use

A supervisor at the Rhode Island Department of Human Services is charged with stealing SNAP benefits for personal use, involving her daughter in the scheme.

fromWashington Post

9 months ago

US news

Massive dragonfly swarms delight some beachgoers, terrify others

Millions of dragonflies swarmed beaches in Rhode Island, causing a mix of reactions from awe to panic.