Two Rhode Island State Senators are working on legislation to criminalize street takeovers in the Ocean State. State Senators Lou Raptakis and Todd Patalano explain their approach to crafting this bill. Senator Patalano is also the Major for the Cranston Police Department and explains his view on how law enforcement should approach the situation.

Two Rhode Island State Senators are working on legislation to criminalize street takeovers in the Ocean State. State Senators Lou Raptakis and Todd Patalano explain their approach to crafting this bill. Senator Patalano is also the Major for the Cranston Police Department and explains his view on how law enforcement should approach the situation.

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12-05-25 State Senator Lou Raptakis & State Senator Todd Patalano

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;

12-05-25 State Senator Lou Raptakis & State Senator Todd Patalano

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