Ted Nesi
@tednesi.bsky.social
NEE-see. Politics editor + investigative reporter at WPRI 12 (CBS) in RI/MA. Contributor on RI PBS Weekly. Adjunct at Wheaton. #GirlDad and lucky husband.
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In Providence, three companies are competing for the winning bid to install sound camera technology in an effort to nab noisy drivers. Fines for violators are still TBD.
Newport has been using similar technology, and police have seen results.
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Newport has been using similar technology, and police have seen results.
www.wpri.com/target-12/pr... @wpri12.bsky.social
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November 10, 2025 at 11:06 PM
In Providence, three companies are competing for the winning bid to install sound camera technology in an effort to nab noisy drivers. Fines for violators are still TBD.
Newport has been using similar technology, and police have seen results.
www.wpri.com/target-12/pr... @wpri12.bsky.social
Newport has been using similar technology, and police have seen results.
www.wpri.com/target-12/pr... @wpri12.bsky.social
NEWSMAKERS: AG candidate Rep. @jasonknight.bsky.social joins @timwhiteri.bsky.social and me to talk public safety, defense clients, the Trump litigation, what needs to change the AG's office - and the Washington Bridge
Watch online now, on 12+ or get the pod www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
Watch online now, on 12+ or get the pod www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
NEWSMAKERS: AG candidate Rep. @jasonknight.bsky.social joins @timwhiteri.bsky.social and me to talk public safety, defense clients, the Trump litigation, what needs to change the AG's office - and the Washington Bridge
Watch online now, on 12+ or get the pod www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
Watch online now, on 12+ or get the pod www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
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www.wpri.com/news/local-n... Love this @steveklamkin.bsky.social quote highlighted by @tednesi.bsky.social (#9): “They say, love what you do and you won’t work a day in your life”
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November 8, 2025 at 1:58 PM
www.wpri.com/news/local-n... Love this @steveklamkin.bsky.social quote highlighted by @tednesi.bsky.social (#9): “They say, love what you do and you won’t work a day in your life”
My Saturday column 👇 www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
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November 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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. @iandonnis.bsky.social flags that two top RI Senate Dems - Leader Ciccone and Whip Tikoian - were at the campaign launch for Senator DiMario's primary challenger Mark Mesrobian, who is backed by the new League of RI Businesses
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Nov. 7, 2025
What Trump and Mamdani share in common, plus RI Senate leaders turn out for a rival to a Senate incumbent
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November 7, 2025 at 10:40 PM
. @iandonnis.bsky.social flags that two top RI Senate Dems - Leader Ciccone and Whip Tikoian - were at the campaign launch for Senator DiMario's primary challenger Mark Mesrobian, who is backed by the new League of RI Businesses
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Behind the Story:
The one and only @steveklamkin.bsky.social joins @kimkalunian.bsky.social + me to discuss his remarkable career in broadcast journalism.
Shoutouts + full convo --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
The one and only @steveklamkin.bsky.social joins @kimkalunian.bsky.social + me to discuss his remarkable career in broadcast journalism.
Shoutouts + full convo --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
November 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Behind the Story:
The one and only @steveklamkin.bsky.social joins @kimkalunian.bsky.social + me to discuss his remarkable career in broadcast journalism.
Shoutouts + full convo --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
The one and only @steveklamkin.bsky.social joins @kimkalunian.bsky.social + me to discuss his remarkable career in broadcast journalism.
Shoutouts + full convo --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
TONIGHT AT 5: My one-on-one interview with Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan about surviving the brutal Oct. 20 stabbing that put him on life support
Tune in for the sitdown - only on @wpri12.bsky.social
Tune in for the sitdown - only on @wpri12.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
TONIGHT AT 5: My one-on-one interview with Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan about surviving the brutal Oct. 20 stabbing that put him on life support
Tune in for the sitdown - only on @wpri12.bsky.social
Tune in for the sitdown - only on @wpri12.bsky.social
A relatively close race for the incumbent in Taunton, too, though not as close as Fall River
O'Connell wins another term with 52.6% of the vote, against 46.9% for Borges - another nonpartisan race with clear partisan IDs (O'Connell the R, Borges the D) www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
O'Connell wins another term with 52.6% of the vote, against 46.9% for Borges - another nonpartisan race with clear partisan IDs (O'Connell the R, Borges the D) www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:43 AM
A relatively close race for the incumbent in Taunton, too, though not as close as Fall River
O'Connell wins another term with 52.6% of the vote, against 46.9% for Borges - another nonpartisan race with clear partisan IDs (O'Connell the R, Borges the D) www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
O'Connell wins another term with 52.6% of the vote, against 46.9% for Borges - another nonpartisan race with clear partisan IDs (O'Connell the R, Borges the D) www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
VERY close race tonight in Fall River - incumbent Paul Coogan edged challenger Gabriel "Boomer" Amaral by just 51% to 49%, a little over 200 voters
Nonpartisan race but Coogan is a Democrat and Amaral is a Republican, and Trump flipped the city last year www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
Nonpartisan race but Coogan is a Democrat and Amaral is a Republican, and Trump flipped the city last year www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
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November 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
VERY close race tonight in Fall River - incumbent Paul Coogan edged challenger Gabriel "Boomer" Amaral by just 51% to 49%, a little over 200 voters
Nonpartisan race but Coogan is a Democrat and Amaral is a Republican, and Trump flipped the city last year www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
Nonpartisan race but Coogan is a Democrat and Amaral is a Republican, and Trump flipped the city last year www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
NEW: AG Neronha is hopeful about finding a way to keep Roger Williams/Fatima hospitals open after today's bankruptcy court hearing
"We made a lot of progress today," Neronha just told me by phone from Dallas
But the buyer might be Prime, not Centurion www.wpri.com/business-new...
"We made a lot of progress today," Neronha just told me by phone from Dallas
But the buyer might be Prime, not Centurion www.wpri.com/business-new...
In Texas, Neronha says he’s upbeat about deal to save Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals
Neronha said progress was made toward a deal after Tuesday’s bankruptcy court hearing.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:57 AM
NEW: AG Neronha is hopeful about finding a way to keep Roger Williams/Fatima hospitals open after today's bankruptcy court hearing
"We made a lot of progress today," Neronha just told me by phone from Dallas
But the buyer might be Prime, not Centurion www.wpri.com/business-new...
"We made a lot of progress today," Neronha just told me by phone from Dallas
But the buyer might be Prime, not Centurion www.wpri.com/business-new...
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ELECTION UPDATE: A Providence city spokesperson tells me 1,540 voters have cast a ballot in the Ward 2 Special Election primary so far today. That's on top of 200 early voters and 265 mail ballots requested.
Polls close at 8 p.m.
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Polls close at 8 p.m.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
ELECTION UPDATE: A Providence city spokesperson tells me 1,540 voters have cast a ballot in the Ward 2 Special Election primary so far today. That's on top of 200 early voters and 265 mail ballots requested.
Polls close at 8 p.m.
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Polls close at 8 p.m.
www.wpri.com/news/electio... @wpri12.bsky.social
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www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @tednesi.bsky.social notes how fallout from an antisemitic hazing incident could spill over into town politics in Smithfield (#3)
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November 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @tednesi.bsky.social notes how fallout from an antisemitic hazing incident could spill over into town politics in Smithfield (#3)
NEW: AG Neronha says he's flying to Texas this afternoon so he can attend tomorrow's bankruptcy court hearing on the motion to close Roger Williams and Fatima
The two hospitals are still operating as normal today, with a high patient count, per spox www.wpri.com/business-new...
The two hospitals are still operating as normal today, with a high patient count, per spox www.wpri.com/business-new...
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November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
NEW: AG Neronha says he's flying to Texas this afternoon so he can attend tomorrow's bankruptcy court hearing on the motion to close Roger Williams and Fatima
The two hospitals are still operating as normal today, with a high patient count, per spox www.wpri.com/business-new...
The two hospitals are still operating as normal today, with a high patient count, per spox www.wpri.com/business-new...
Smiley on Mamdani
"One of the things we’re seeing in New York right now is a real concern around affordability, and a candidate that rose to the occasion with solutions or ideas on how to address that ... that’s certainly a lesson for me" www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi...
"One of the things we’re seeing in New York right now is a real concern around affordability, and a candidate that rose to the occasion with solutions or ideas on how to address that ... that’s certainly a lesson for me" www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi...
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Oct. 31, 2025
A reprieve for the end of SNAP benefits, and Mayor Smiley on housing and other top Providence issues
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October 31, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Smiley on Mamdani
"One of the things we’re seeing in New York right now is a real concern around affordability, and a candidate that rose to the occasion with solutions or ideas on how to address that ... that’s certainly a lesson for me" www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi...
"One of the things we’re seeing in New York right now is a real concern around affordability, and a candidate that rose to the occasion with solutions or ideas on how to address that ... that’s certainly a lesson for me" www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi...
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The bankrupt owner of Roger Williams Medical Center and Fatima Hospital has filed a court motion to close the two hospitals by Dec. 31 if the state won’t take them over. Story by Target 12: https://www.wpri.com/target-12/owner-files-to-close-roger-williams-fatima-hospitals-outlook-unclear/
October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The bankrupt owner of Roger Williams Medical Center and Fatima Hospital has filed a court motion to close the two hospitals by Dec. 31 if the state won’t take them over. Story by Target 12: https://www.wpri.com/target-12/owner-files-to-close-roger-williams-fatima-hospitals-outlook-unclear/
UPDATE: @WeAreUNAP blasts foundation holding onto $6M+ from RWMC/Fatima hospitals
"It strains credibility that, after more than a month, [they] are saying that they’re still deliberating about how to use this money. Our health care system is in crisis" www.wpri.com/target-12/tu...
"It strains credibility that, after more than a month, [they] are saying that they’re still deliberating about how to use this money. Our health care system is in crisis" www.wpri.com/target-12/tu...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:14 AM
UPDATE: @WeAreUNAP blasts foundation holding onto $6M+ from RWMC/Fatima hospitals
"It strains credibility that, after more than a month, [they] are saying that they’re still deliberating about how to use this money. Our health care system is in crisis" www.wpri.com/target-12/tu...
"It strains credibility that, after more than a month, [they] are saying that they’re still deliberating about how to use this money. Our health care system is in crisis" www.wpri.com/target-12/tu...
NEW: Time is running out on the deal to install a new owner for Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals - with $6M+ of their old charitable assets still at issue
Buyer says nonprofit that holds the money won't meet
Its leader hung up on my Qs about the cash www.wpri.com/target-12/tu...
Buyer says nonprofit that holds the money won't meet
Its leader hung up on my Qs about the cash www.wpri.com/target-12/tu...
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October 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
NEW: Time is running out on the deal to install a new owner for Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals - with $6M+ of their old charitable assets still at issue
Buyer says nonprofit that holds the money won't meet
Its leader hung up on my Qs about the cash www.wpri.com/target-12/tu...
Buyer says nonprofit that holds the money won't meet
Its leader hung up on my Qs about the cash www.wpri.com/target-12/tu...
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UPDATE: Providence says it has allocated $25,000 in direct financial aid to the RI Community Food Bank.
The city also joined a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture for declaratory and injunctive relief.
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The city also joined a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture for declaratory and injunctive relief.
www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social
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October 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
UPDATE: Providence says it has allocated $25,000 in direct financial aid to the RI Community Food Bank.
The city also joined a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture for declaratory and injunctive relief.
www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social
The city also joined a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture for declaratory and injunctive relief.
www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social
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Behind the Story:
Kevin McNamara joins @danmcgowan.bsky.social + me to discuss college hoops and illegal gambling in sports.
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Kevin McNamara joins @danmcgowan.bsky.social + me to discuss college hoops and illegal gambling in sports.
Shoutouts --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Behind the Story:
Kevin McNamara joins @danmcgowan.bsky.social + me to discuss college hoops and illegal gambling in sports.
Shoutouts --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
Kevin McNamara joins @danmcgowan.bsky.social + me to discuss college hoops and illegal gambling in sports.
Shoutouts --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
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#LIVE: Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee announces “new actions” to support the state's 140,000 SNAP recipients.
McKee to announce support for SNAP recipients in RI
As the government shutdown continues, people who rely on food assistance programs like SNAP won’t receive their benefits on Nov. 1.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
#LIVE: Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee announces “new actions” to support the state's 140,000 SNAP recipients.
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NEW: Providence’s Parks Department wants the next owner of Waterplace Pavilion -- formerly operated by Skyline at Waterplace -- to sign a 10-year lease to operate the three-story facility in Waterplace Park.
It's been vacant for over a year.
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It's been vacant for over a year.
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Providence seeks proposals for former Skyline at Waterplace venue
The parks department said its seeking proposals for food, beverage or events services, “as well as other services, amenities, or vendors that promote the public good,” for the three-sto…
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October 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
NEW: Providence’s Parks Department wants the next owner of Waterplace Pavilion -- formerly operated by Skyline at Waterplace -- to sign a 10-year lease to operate the three-story facility in Waterplace Park.
It's been vacant for over a year.
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It's been vacant for over a year.
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#WATCH: After more than 40 years on the bench, R.I. Superior Court Presiding Justice Alice Gibney is set to retire on Friday. Story: https://www.wpri.com/target-12/ri-presiding-justice-gibney-reflects-on-four-decades-on-the-bench/
October 28, 2025 at 1:27 AM
#WATCH: After more than 40 years on the bench, R.I. Superior Court Presiding Justice Alice Gibney is set to retire on Friday. Story: https://www.wpri.com/target-12/ri-presiding-justice-gibney-reflects-on-four-decades-on-the-bench/
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Congressman Seth Moulton is arguing that Democrats need new leadership in the Senate, citing U.S. Sen. Ed Markey’s nearly half-century in Congress: “I’m just not afraid to challenge my own party when the status quo isn’t working and we need change.”
Moulton on challenging Markey: Dems need a ‘new generation of leadership’
In an interview with 12 News, the Salem congressman urged his party to move on from the 79-year-old senator who has served in Congress for nearly half a century.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Congressman Seth Moulton is arguing that Democrats need new leadership in the Senate, citing U.S. Sen. Ed Markey’s nearly half-century in Congress: “I’m just not afraid to challenge my own party when the status quo isn’t working and we need change.”
Story: A new potential Republican candidate for RI's 2nd District has emerged - Victor Mellor, a Florida businessman originally from Woonsocket. Magaziner's campaign is already criticizing him for being at the US Capitol on Jan 6 (h/t @kathyprojo.bsky.social) www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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October 27, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Story: A new potential Republican candidate for RI's 2nd District has emerged - Victor Mellor, a Florida businessman originally from Woonsocket. Magaziner's campaign is already criticizing him for being at the US Capitol on Jan 6 (h/t @kathyprojo.bsky.social) www.wpri.com/news/electio...