Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan joined Gene today to talk about ICE operations being conducted across the city. Mayor Coogan says he's fine with ICE targeting criminals, but is concerned about migrants who have claimed asylum. The Fall River Mayor also talks about a persistent fire in a historic building downtown and the upcoming nor'easter. 

Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan joined Gene today to talk about ICE operations being conducted across the city. Mayor Coogan says he's fine with ICE targeting criminals, but is concerned about migrants who have claimed asylum. The Fall River Mayor also talks about a persistent fire in a historic building downtown and the upcoming nor'easter.&nbsp;

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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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09-25-2026 Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan

Providence Police Union President, and former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino, recently met with likely incoming Mayor David Morales recently. Imondi tells Gene Valicenti he's cautiously optimistic about how Morales will handle Police issues in the city. Former Mayor Paolino also talked to Gene about the pleasant he had with the likely Mayor elect. 

Providence Police Union President, and former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino, recently met with likely incoming Mayor David Morales recently. Imondi tells Gene Valicenti he's cautiously optimistic about how Morales will handle Police issues in the city. Former Mayor Paolino also talked to Gene about the pleasant he had with the likely Mayor elect.&nbsp;

10-14-26 Provide Police Union President Mike Imondi and Former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino

Another weekend, another incident of violence inside a Providence nightclub. This time, a security guard was stabbed inside of Club Kulture. How does the nightlife community quell the violence? Owner of the Colosseum nightclub, Anthony Santurri, joined Gene to talk about steps he's taken to avoid trouble.  

Another weekend, another incident of violence inside a Providence nightclub. This time, a security guard was stabbed inside of Club Kulture. How does the nightlife community quell the violence? Owner of the Colosseum nightclub, Anthony Santurri, joined Gene to talk about steps he's taken to avoid trouble.&nbsp;&nbsp;

10-13-26 Anthony Santurri

Award winning accordionist, Corey Pesaturo, joined Gene Monday to talk about his cameo appearance on 60 minutes. Pesaturo plays in a traveling jazz band with award winning musician John Baptiste. Corey talks about how he met Baptiste and what it's like to be part of this band. 

Award winning accordionist, Corey Pesaturo, joined Gene Monday to talk about his cameo appearance on 60 minutes. Pesaturo plays in a traveling jazz band with award winning musician John Baptiste. Corey talks about how he met Baptiste and what it's like to be part of this band.&nbsp;

09-25-2026 Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan

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