Rhode Island
New Year’s Eve fireworks 2023: Here are two RI shows to end your year with a bang
If you’re looking to end your year with a bang, there’s no better way to do it than with a fireworks show.
This New Year’s Eve – Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023 – two Rhode Island communities are looking to ring in the New Year with fireworks. They’re great events to fit in between a special New Year’s Eve dinner out and a polar plunge the next morning.
And unlike this year’s soggy Fourth of July weekend, the seven-day forecast is showing no rain this Sunday, meaning it’s unlikely that the shows will have to be rescheduled.
Here’s what to know about the 2023 New Year’s Eve fireworks displays in Rhode Island.
Where: Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge, 195 District Park, Providence
When: Events starts at 7 p.m., fireworks at 8:30 p.m.
What to expect: The free fireworks show, put on by the Providence Tourism Council, shoots off over the Providence River. It’s just one piece of the “Starts at Sunset” celebration put on in collaboration with WaterFire Providence. It includes performances by the Providence Drum Troupe, the Extraordinary Rendition Band, and Jose Docen from Of Lions and Giants.
Food will be sold at places like The Guild Beer Garden and Ming’s Asian Street Food in the park.
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Where: Rocky Point State Park, 1 Rocky Point Ave., Warwick
When: Event starts at 3 p.m., fireworks at 6 p.m.
What to expect: Head to one of Rhode Island’s favorite parks for an afternoon of food trucks, festive music and giveaways ahead of the fireworks display that will go off at 6 p.m. The event is put on by Mayor Frank Picozzi, the Warwick RI Tourism Department, the Warwick Police Department, Parks & Recreation, Public Works, and Central RI Chamber of Commerce.
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Rhode Island
Judge says sale of RI hospitals can move forward – TPR: The Public's Radio
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Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence have been losing money for years. According to Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha, that’s because the California hedge fund that owns them has prioritized investor returns over patient care.
California-based Prospect Medical is now trying to sell these two Rhode Island hospitals to an Atlanta-based nonprofit called the Centurion Foundation.
But Prospect, a national hospital chain based in Los Angeles, ended up filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month before it could complete the sale. The company recorded debts up to $10 billion.
The bankruptcy filing meant a judge needed to approve the sale, and time was of the essence, because the company could not afford to keep running the hospitals.
Even so, various stakeholders opposed the sale for different reasons.
Rhode Island’s attorney general attached a list of 85 conditions that must be met before a new owner can take charge.
Federal regulators from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services attached a laundry list of conditions too, as did the United Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP), the union representing 1,200 employees at the two hospitals.
At a hearing in Dallas Wednesday, Chief Judge Stacey G.C. Jernigan of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Northern District of Texas heard from state and federal officials, lawyers, bankers, and others before giving the green light.
“The court believes that all objections have been resolved, withdrawn, or overruled,” she determined. “So with that the court will approve the transaction.”
That means the sale can now go ahead, with a closing date set for 30-to-60 days time.
Centurion has not yet come up with financing for the deal, but Anne Wallace, an attorney for Sidley Austin LLC representing the hospital’s current owners, indicated that Centurion’s financing was contingent on a closing date.
Neronha said in a statement, “The bankruptcy court’s approval of this sale provides reason for cautious optimism.”
While Nehrona applauded the idea that the hospitals will no longer be owned by a private equity firm, he emphasized there is still work to be done to meet the conditions set out by the state.
“These safety-net hospitals are absolutely critical for maintaining delivery of safe, affordable and accessible health care services in Rhode Island. Roger Williams and Fatima provide services to largely underserved and underinsured communities, and we must maintain their viability. And in order for us to give these hospitals a fighting chance, our conditions must be met. If all parties meet our conditions as they say they intend to, today brings us one step closer to the finish line.”
Dr. Jerry Larkin, Director of Health for the Rhode Island Department of Health, issued a statement saying he was pleased by the court’s decision to allow the sale to go forward.
“While some steps in this transaction are still outstanding, we are committed to the two facilities having new ownership,” he said. “Rhode Island needs a stable network of hospitals that supports the health and wellness of every community in the state.”
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RI Lottery Mega Millions, Lucky For Life winning numbers for Feb. 11, 2025
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Feb. 11, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from Feb. 11 drawing
07-30-39-41-70, Mega Ball: 13, Megaplier: 3
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Feb. 11 drawing
08-25-28-41-46, Lucky Ball: 05
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Numbers numbers from Feb. 11 drawing
Midday: 2-5-5-1
Evening: 5-1-0-9
Check Numbers payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Wild Money numbers from Feb. 11 drawing
11-15-16-17-28, Extra: 33
Check Wild Money payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
- Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
- Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.
When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Gov. McKee and others will call for action on Assault Weapons Ban
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FILE – Gov. Daniel McKee gives his victory speech during an election night gathering of Rhode Island Democratic candidates and supporters on Nov. 8, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell, File)
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