cranston

Bonus Q+A: Fung Explains Why He's a Republican

Ian Donnis — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Cranston Mayor Allan Fung joins Bonus Q+A to talk about why he's a Republican, his potential race for governor next year, and what Rhode Island should do to improve its economy, among other issues.

Political Roundtable: Fung Talks Pensions, 2014, and the Attack on the Boston Marathon

Ian Donnis — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Cranston Mayor Allan Fung joins the Roundtable this week to discuss the aftermath of the attack at the Boston Marathon, the merits of negotiated pension settlements, his potential gubernatorial campaign next year, and other issues.

Made in RI: Crowns for Beauty Queens

Flo Jonic — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:10:39 +0000

We continue an ongoing series we call “Made in Rhode Island.” It’s a look at companies that have persevered in the Ocean State despite what many view as an unfriendly business climate. Rhode Island Public Radio’s Flo Jonic caught up with a Cranston businessman whose products make dreams come true.

Cranston Mayor Makes "Breakthrough" Pension Deal

Ian Donnis — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:30:05 +0000

Cranston Mayor Allan Fung announced an agreement Monday to improve the condition of one of the worst funded municipal pensions in the state.

Fung says the deal will save Cranston $6.5 million in pension costs over the next fiscal year while solving a lingering problem.

“This issue has been an albatross over the city for decades, close to half a century, and this agreement shows the progress that can be made when all parties come together in a spirit of cooperation,” said Fung.

Stable Taxes in Cranston Budget Proposal

Elisabeth Harrison — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:20:24 +0000

Cranston Mayor Allan Fung has submitted a new budget proposal with no tax increases. Fung says Cranston has stabilized city finances with help from public safety contract concessions and careful spending. He points to the growth of businesses like the Alex and Ani jewelry company as proof that Cranston is now seeing an economic expansion.

"The city of Cranston is not only stable from the initiatives we have put into place these last four years, but now we are experiencing real growth," Fung says.

Josh Miller may mull run for lieutenant governor

Ian Donnis — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:03:59 +0000

Add Senator Josh Miller (D-Cranston) to the list of potential candidates for lieutenant governor in 2014.

Miller says it's too early to consider him an LG candidate, but adds that there "might be a point before the end of the session that I'll start looking at it."

The Cranston Democrat and restaurateur says he's focused on legislative matters for now and wants to consider his potential effectiveness as lieutenant governor before making a decision. Miller says he can offer "a wide range of experience on a wide range of issues."

Father-Daughter Dances at the Senate

Elisabeth Harrison — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:41:00 +0000

The Senate Education Committee will hear testimony today about whether schools should be allowed hold father-daughter dances.

The hearing comes after controversy in Cranston over a single mother who said her daughter was denied access to a dance. She wrote to the district charging the policy violates anti-discrimination laws. Cranston school officials responded by banning father-daughter dances, prompting community outcry.

The Silver Boom: Aging Behind Bars in RI

Flo Jonic — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:00:00 +0000

In less than 20 years a quarter of the state's population will be older than 60. In a series we call "The Silver Boom: Aging in Rhode Island," we're looking at how the state will take care of this expanding older population .. and how it can benefit from it. In this installment, we travel to Cranston to look at the state’s aging prison population.

Prayer banner still in storage

Flo Jonic — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:11:01 +0000

It’s been about a year since a controversial prayer banner was removed from the auditorium of Cranston West high school. The removal was prompted by a federal court order, which found the banner infringed on the constitutional separation of church and state. We wondered what ever happened to that banner and asked Flo Jonic to look into it.

Cranston: shovel snowy sidewalks

Bradley Campbell — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:56:16 +0000

In Cranston, city officials are reminding residents they are required to shovel their sidewalks. Residents have 24 hours from when the snow stops to clear the sidewalks outside their homes.

Mayor Allan Fung says the city has not cited anyone for violating the citywide ordinance. “But we will cite if we have to and have the authority under the ordinance for those willful type violations. You know, completely ignoring the warnings from the officers or anything, you know, ridiculous.”