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This ‘Sopranos’ star has been posting around RI this summer. Here’s where.

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July 12, 2025

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This ‘Sopranos’ star has been posting around RI this summer. Here’s where.

Actor Steve Schirripa, who played Bobby Baccalieri on “The Sopranos” has been posting on social media from Rhode Island this summer.
The actor recently bought a house in Westerly after posting about his love of Longo’s meatballs, as well as the Ocean State in general.

You might know him by his famous role as Bobby Baccalieri on “The Sopranos,” but actor Steve Schirripa is also a huge fan of Rhode Island.

That’s why he recently became a resident of Westerly, though he says he is still a New Yorker through-and-through.

Schirripa has been posting a lot of Rhode Island content to his social media, including a July 10 post from his Westerly home featuring his beloved dog, Willie Boy.

He’s also posted from other famous Westerly locales recently, including a meal at the Ocean House, also with Willie Boy, on June 10, saying the iconic restaurant was “one of the greatest places ever.”

(Rhode Island native Olivia Culpo agreed – she got married across the street at Watch Hill Chapel on June 29, 2024, and held the star-studded reception at the Ocean House.)

What did Schirripa say about Rhode Island in his Instagram video?

From his home in Westerly, Schirripa was showing off the dinner he prepared, with homemade shrimp, asparagus, sausage, turkey burgers and chickpea salad.

“It’s a beautiful night in Rhode Island and we are gonna eat good,” he said in the video, feeding his dog, Willie, as he filmed.

“Willie is enjoying his asparagus,” Schirripa quipped in the video, as his Dachshund munched down a spear of the vegetable.

Schirripa says Longo’s meatballs are ‘the best meatball I’ve ever had’

He’s also a huge fan of the meatballs at Longo Ristorante and Pizzeria, located on High Street. In a Facebook video he made in December 2024, Schirripa was filmed sitting at a table at the restaurant, eating a meatball.

“I’ve eaten a lot of meatballs in my day, my friend,” he said in the video. “And this is the best meatball I’ve ever had. I’m not just saying that. Trust me on this.”

Schirripa was recently at the Brockton Rox game

The actor also recently hosted a “Sopranos Night” at the Brockton Rox game on June 21.

As part of the event, Schirripa took part in a VIP meet-and-greet and Q&A with fans. Willie Boy, of course, was also there.

Besides ‘The Sopranos,’ what are Schirripa’s other acting credits?

Beyond “The Sopranos,” Schirripa is known for playing detective Anthony Abetemarco on the television series “Blue Bloods.” He’ll also be in on the new show “Dexter: Resurrection.”

Schirripa is also a producer and the host of two Investigation Discovery series: “Karma’s A B*tech!” and “Nothing Personal,” according to IMDb.

He was also a regular cast member of “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” and the voice of Roberto in the “Open Season” series.

Schirripa joined “The Sopranos” in its second season and remained on the show until the sixth and final season, which aired in 2007.

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Rhode Island, Massachusetts governors respond to new USDA directive on SNAP benefits

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November 9, 2025

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Rhode Island, Massachusetts governors respond to new USDA directive on SNAP benefits

(WJAR) — Rhode Island and Massachusetts governors said residents’ EBT cards will remain active amid new directive on SNAP benefits.

The Trump administration’s new guidance follows a Supreme Court stay.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said pending any new direction from the Food and Nutrition Service, states should not issue full November benefits and should only load the partial 35% of the money.

A store displays a poster indicating it accepts SNAP benefits. (WJAR)

This comes after states such as Rhode Island and Massachusetts filled SNAP recipients’ EBT cards with the entire months’ worth of SNAP benefits on Saturday, following a previous court order and USDA’s issuance.

USDA now said states that have sent full SNAP payments need to “immediately undo any steps.”

“To the extent States sent full SNAP payment files for November 2025, this was unauthorized,” the new USDA directive said. “Failure to comply with this memorandum may result in USDA taking various actions, including cancellation of the Federal share of State administrative costs and holding States liable for any overissuances that result from the noncompliance.”

On Sunday, Gov. Dan McKee said Rhode Island recipients’ EBT cards will remain active, and that his team has reached out to the Food and Nutrition Service related to the latest update.

“I am disgusted by the chaos and hardship that President Trump and his Administration continue to create across the country. While states have been forced to navigate a series of conflicting and erratic directives around SNAP benefits, Rhode Islanders, and all Americans, have been anxious, confused—and hungry,” McKee said in a statement.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said residents should continue to spend funds on their EBT cards.

“If President Trump wants to penalize states for preventing Americans from going hungry, we will see him in court,” she said. “These funds were processed in accordance with guidance we received from the Trump Administration and a lower court order, and they were processed before the Supreme Court order on Friday night. We will continue to work with Attorney General Campbell to make sure everyone gets the full benefits they are owed.”

McKee said on Saturday that so far, 79,000 in-state recipients have received their benefits and contingency plans are in place if future funds aren’t released.

Meanwhile, 100% of Massachusetts beneficiaries have received their November allotment.

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Rhode Island FC advances to conference final after 2-0 victory over North Carolina

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November 8, 2025

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Rhode Island FC advances to conference final after 2-0 victory over North Carolina

Rhode Island FC is moving on in the USL Championship playoffs.

Albert Dikwa found the net twice late in Saturday’s match at North Carolina FC to lift the Ocean State club to a 2-0 victory at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C. The victory means, for the second straight season, RIFC will be playing in the Eastern Conference Final with a chance to play for the league title.

North Carolina has had RIFC’s number in the previous two meetings at First Horizon Soccer Stadium, earning shutout wins in both matches. That changed on Friday night, thanks to Dikwa’s goals.

The first score, in the 81st minute, came on a header from the left side of the six-yard box that found the bottom left corner. Noah Fuson got the assist. The second score came in the 90th minute when Dikwa’s right-footed blast from more than 35 yards out found the bottom right corner of the net, following a fast break.

With the win, Rhode Island will advance to the conference final set for next week (Date/time TBD), against the winner of Saturday’s semifinal matchup between Detroit FC and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.

Earlier this week, news broke that North Carolina FC will not field a team in the UFL Championship next season. First reported by The Athletic, North Carolina’s players were informed of the news as the club prepared for their playoff game against Rhode Island. All players under contract will be released after the season and can sign elsewhere. Those with guaranteed deals will receive about two months’ salary, per the report.

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Pick 6 high school football playoffs return to Rhode Island | ABC6

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2 days ago

November 8, 2025

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Pick 6 high school football playoffs return to Rhode Island | ABC6

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — High school football playoffs have returned to Rhode Island, and ABC6 has a full slate of action from all four divisions in the Ocean State.

Scores from featured games are listed below: