The widely known insurance group, FM (Factory Mutual), announced it will be leaving Johnston to move into an office in Providence and possibly Massachusetts. Johnston Mayor Joe Polisena Jr says he was blindsided by the announcement and is looking to company management for answers. 

The widely known insurance group, FM (Factory Mutual), announced it will be leaving Johnston to move into an office in Providence and possibly Massachusetts. Johnston Mayor Joe Polisena Jr says he was blindsided by the announcement and is looking to company management for answers.&nbsp;

11-13-26 Johnston Mayor Joe Polisena Jr

Registry Director Bud Craddock joins Gene for the monthly Ask the Registry segment taking your calls on everything you need from the DMV

Registry Director Bud Craddock joins Gene for the monthly Ask the Registry segment taking your calls on everything you need from the DMV

11-02-26 Ask The Registry with Director Bud Craddock

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee joins Gene to talk about next Tuesday's general election in the state, Costco coming to RI, and the potential for a new sports team as well!

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee joins Gene to talk about next Tuesday's general election in the state, Costco coming to RI, and the potential for a new sports team as well!

Ask the Governor with Governor Dan McKee

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joins Gene for this months edition of Ask the Mayor, taking phone calls from Providence Residents, thoughts on the upcoming General Election, and more!

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joins Gene for this months edition of Ask the Mayor, taking phone calls from Providence Residents, thoughts on the upcoming General Election, and more!

Ask the Mayor with Providence Mayor Brett Smiley

South County Health CEO Aaron Robinson joined Gene Valicenti Thursday to discuss the hospitals new partnership with the Mayo Clinic 

South County Health CEO Aaron Robinson joined Gene Valicenti Thursday to discuss the hospitals new partnership with the Mayo Clinic&nbsp;

10-22-26 South County Health CEO Aaron Robinson

Costco is coming to Rhode Island! Smithfield Town Council President John Tassoni joined Gene Thursday to discuss details behind the announcement. 

Costco is coming to Rhode Island! Smithfield Town Council President John Tassoni joined Gene Thursday to discuss details behind the announcement.&nbsp;

10-22-26 Smithfield Town Council President John Tassoni

Cranston will host a council meeting tonight on how to address flooding issues at Oaklawn Avenue. Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins joined Gene to discuss the persistent issue and how the city plans to address it. Gene also asks Mayor Hopkins if there's any hopes for a Costco in Cranston after a ProJo story saying the super store will be heading to Smithfield.

Cranston will host a council meeting tonight on how to address flooding issues at Oaklawn Avenue. Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins joined Gene to discuss the persistent issue and how the city plans to address it. Gene also asks Mayor Hopkins if there's any hopes for a Costco in Cranston after a ProJo story saying the super store will be heading to Smithfield.

10-22-26 Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins

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;

10-12-26 Corey Pesaturo

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