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Newport’s streets are getting a major facelift t Newport’s streets are getting a major facelift this summer as the City kicks off its annual Roadway Improvement Program, bolstered by a $3 million investment made possible by the 2024 General Obligation Bond. Construction is already underway on Prescott Hall Road, where crews from Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt (PHMA) are installing new pavement, sidewalks, and curbing. It’s the first of more than 20 city streets scheduled for upgrades in the coming months. The full list includes: Albro Street, Allan Court, Ayrault Street (from Kay to Catherine), Barney Court, Barney Street, Congdon Avenue, Court House Street, Filmore Street, Heath Street, Johnson Court, Kingston Avenue, Pearl Street, Prescott Hall Road, Russo Court, Southmayd Street, Stewart Street, Tilley Avenue, and Tompkins Court. Spring Street, which saw major water main work last year, is also slated for repaving. In past years, Newport allocated roughly $1 million annually for street repairs. But the 2024 GO Bond tripled that figure, allowing the City to accelerate its infrastructure improvements. Upgrades will include street resurfacing, new sidewalks, curb resets, and other repairs. Residents will receive notice from the contractor before work begins on their street. Parking restrictions will be in place on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and “No Parking” signs will be posted in advance. While the initial paving will move quickly, sidewalk and curbing work is expected to continue into the fall. The final coat of pavement will be laid after those improvements are complete. For updates and project details, visit www.CityofNewport.com/ConstructionUpdates. #newportri #newportbuzz
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A known MS-13 gang member with a history of fentan A known MS-13 gang member with a history of fentanyl trafficking was arrested Sunday morning in Providence, and instead of praise for the capture, a Rhode Island state lawmaker unleashed a profanity-laced tirade against federal agents. Federal immigration authorities arrested 27-year-old Ivan Rene Mendoza Meza, a Honduran national, on Alverson Street. Mendoza, who has admitted to being a member of the notoriously violent MS-13 gang, was previously arrested on three fentanyl trafficking charges in Rhode Island in 2023. Despite the serious charges, and a detainer request from federal officials, Mendoza was released back into the community after posting a $50,000 bond. Rhode Island’s 6th District Court declined to honor the immigration detainer, citing state policy that requires a court order for such holds — effectively freeing a self-described gang member with a fentanyl rap sheet to walk the streets again. That decision forced federal agents to track him down and arrest him at large in a residential neighborhood. But rather than concern over the presence of a violent gang member in the community, Democratic State Rep. Enrique Sanchez took to social media to blast the agents who carried out the arrest — calling them “Nazi Gestapo ICE thugs” and accusing them of “terrorism.” “They kidnapped another of our neighbor in Providence this morning. This time on Alverson St,” Sanchez wrote. “They damaged a couple cars that belonged to residents as well… I am tired of this shit.” Sanchez made no mention of Mendoza’s gang ties, criminal history, or fentanyl trafficking charges — focusing instead on criticizing law enforcement. The arrest and political response have once again exposed the deep rift in Rhode Island over immigration enforcement, as a dangerous gang member slipped through the cracks of the state’s legal system and a sitting lawmaker responded with vitriol toward those trying to bring him in. #providenceri #newportbuzz
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