Providence Mayor Brett Smiley takes your calls and questions during the monthly Ask The Mayor segment. Mayor Smiley also responds to recent criticism about his handling of snow and other city issues from his Democratic Mayoral opponent, State Rep. David Morales. 

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley takes your calls and questions during the monthly Ask The Mayor segment. Mayor Smiley also responds to recent criticism about his handling of snow and other city issues from his Democratic Mayoral opponent, State Rep. David Morales.&nbsp;

The News with Gene Valicenti

Wake up with Rhode Island’s Anchorman Gene Valicenti for your daily dose of news, talk, and analysis. Weekdays from 6am-9am.

 

Wake up with Rhode Island&rsquo;s Anchorman Gene Valicenti for your daily dose of news, talk, and analysis. Weekdays from 6am-9am.
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03-25-2026 Ask The Mayor with Providence Mayor Brett Smiley

When 9/11 hit New York, Cardi's Furniture and Mattress stepped up to help the first responders who were working day and night in the wake of the attack. Pete Cardi joined Gene this morning to talk about the $500,000 worth of supplies shipped in trucks to assist in the clean up.

When 9/11 hit New York, Cardi's Furniture and Mattress stepped up to help the first responders who were working day and night in the wake of the attack. Pete Cardi joined Gene this morning to talk about the $500,000 worth of supplies shipped in trucks to assist in the clean up.

09-11-26 Pete Cardi Cardi's Furniture and Mattress 

Former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino joined Gene Thursday morning to discuss the win by future Providence Mayor David Morales. Paolino talked with Gene about rent control, the future of busses at Kennedy Plaza, socialism infecting the Democratic party and more. 

Former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino joined Gene Thursday morning to discuss the win by future Providence Mayor David Morales. Paolino talked with Gene about rent control, the future of busses at Kennedy Plaza, socialism infecting the Democratic party and more.&nbsp;

09-10-26 Former Mayor Providence Mayor Joe Paolino

Providence has elected a new Mayor as David Morales defeated the incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley. What does that mean for law enforcement moving forward? Providence Police Union President Mike Imondi joined Gene Thursday morning to talk about the possible mass exodus of police officers in the wake of the election of Democratic Socialist, David Morales. 

Providence has elected a new Mayor as David Morales defeated the incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley. What does that mean for law enforcement moving forward? Providence Police Union President Mike Imondi joined Gene Thursday morning to talk about the possible mass exodus of police officers in the wake of the election of Democratic Socialist, David Morales.&nbsp;

03-25-2026 Ask The Mayor with Providence Mayor Brett Smiley

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