Maria Rivera

United in protest: Central Falls students join nationwide walkout for gun violence

Failure is not an option: An exclusive interview with housing secretary Stefan Pryor
February 22, 2023

Failure is not an option: An exclusive interview with housing secretary Stefan Pryor

Pryor steps into his new position with a clean slate and a low bar. But the literal...
Blackstone Valley Community Health Center workers picket for fair contract
April 26, 2022

Blackstone Valley Community Health Center workers picket for fair contract

“Management needs to think more about us,” said Jessenia Espinal, a Blackstone employee for nine years. “We...
Central Falls announces new Nonviolence Outreach Specialist; initiatives to engage youth
May 28, 2021

Central Falls announces new Nonviolence Outreach Specialist; initiatives to engage youth

“As a parent to a newborn 10 days ago, as a coach, as a mentor, as a...
Rhode Island Latino Elected Officials and the Latino Policy Institute release Latino Impact Plan
October 13, 2020

Rhode Island Latino Elected Officials and the Latino Policy Institute release Latino Impact Plan

“Unfortunately, the inequities we’re seeing with COVID are not new. Latinos tend to be hit harder by...
Maria Rivera earns endorsements from mayor and AG Neronha in Central Falls mayoral run
June 18, 2020

Maria Rivera earns endorsements from mayor and AG Neronha in Central Falls mayoral run

Today Central Falls mayoral candidate and City Council President Maria Rivera welcomed the campaign endorsement of Rhode...
Central Falls High School students engage in first RI participatory budgeting process
January 23, 2020

Central Falls High School students engage in first RI participatory budgeting process

“Central Falls High School is a school with community-driven students, and that is the message we want...
Central Falls passes Community Policing and Immigration ordinance to codify protections from ICE
January 19, 2020

Central Falls passes Community Policing and Immigration ordinance to codify protections from ICE

“No one should feel that they can’t call the police because they fear that they might be...
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