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Welcome LRI’s new Programs Manager

After a lengthy competitive process that began with over 150 applicants we're pleased to announce our new Programs Manager, Kristin Zosa Puleo. Please welcome her to our team!
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Struggling R.I. hospitals welcome $16 million Medicaid boost

“Clearly, an increase in revenue is critical in an industry that operates on razor-thin margins,” said Jane Bruno (LRI '05), senior vice president of marketing and communications.
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Sin Owner Luxmoore Announces New Hours, Participation in Sucree on LIVE’s The Taste

Jennifer Luxmoore (LRI '10), Owner of Sin, joined Rick Simone on GoLocal LIVE's The Taste and talked every thing from coffee to desserts.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State Announces New Board President

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State (BBBSOS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brendan Kane (LRI '08) as president of its nonprofit board of directors.
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Neighborhoods pushing back against Suboxone clinic expansions

In College Hill, concerns over the proposed Suboxone clinic were expressed by neighbors at a meeting organized by City Councilman Sam Zurier (LRI '04).
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A moveable design feast

Although primarily known as a restaurant designer for notable spaces, including The Grange and Loie Fuller’s in Federal Hill, Kyla Coburn’s (LRI '14) company has also played a local role in rehabbing historic structures.
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A 2001 court experiment in R.I. has paid off with speedier legal proceedings and saved companies

Paul and Blake [Filippi] allege the withdrawal drained The Manisses bank account, and after lawsuits were filed, the trio agreed to the appointment of a special master, Stephen F. Del Sesto (LRI '15), to oversee operation of the family businesses.
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Warwick residents face sewer increase, ask officials for federal aid

Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian (LRI '97) tells NBC 10 he expects that by the end of the 2017 construction companies will be able to make bids on the Bayside sewer construction project.
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Fung Tells Tiverton Republicans He’s Running For Governor

Cranston Mayor Allan Fung (LRI '01) told a group of Tiverton Republicans Wednesday evening that he's running for governor in 2018.
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Frank Montanaro Sr., former head of Rhode Island AFL-CIO, dies at 83

Montanaro Sr. held the top post at the Rhode Island AFL-CIO for 19 years. He was succeeded in 2009 by George Nee (LRI '81) after deciding not to run for re-election.