Sam Zurier
samzurier.bsky.social
Sam Zurier
@samzurier.bsky.social
I share an update on the investigation of the Brown University shooting. conta.cc/4pSYWOm
Brown University Shooting Update
Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: Many of us woke up this morning to learn that the suspect and likely perpetrator of both the mass shooting at Brown University and the murder of Nuno F
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December 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I share some thoughts about last night's tragic shooting of Brown University students. conta.cc/4oWC8Mh
Some thoughts about last night's tragic shooting
Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: By now we all have heard about the Brown University students who became victims of a mass shooting while taking their semester exams. Those students, t
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December 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
My December 7 letter describes some of the impacts on State programs and the budget caused by federal legislation. conta.cc/44dNBiX
December 7, 2025 District Letter
Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: As our country approaches its 250th anniversary, I recommend highly the PBS series on the American revolution you can view by clicking here. It reminds
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December 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
My November 30 letter discusses the development of a plan to implement the Act on Climate. conta.cc/4ivuHdt
November 30, 2025 District Letter
Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving, enjoying a sumptuous meal with loved ones. In this week’s letter, I provide an update on the implementation of th
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November 30, 2025 at 2:38 PM
My November 16 letter discusses Thursday's joint oversight hearing concerning the abrupt closure of the Washington Bridge. conta.cc/4r2s2vm
November 16, 2025 District Letter
Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: I hope you are enjoying this year’s surprisingly successful New England Patriots’ season. In this letter, I discuss last week’s oversight hearing conce
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November 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
My November 2 letter discusses a recent anti-Semitic incident that took place in Smithfield, and the core values at stake. conta.cc/4oGHifE
November 2, 2025 District Letter
Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: I hope you enjoyed a World Series for the ages, reminding me of the epic contest between the Red Sox and the Cincinatti Reds 50 years ago. In this week
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November 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
My September 28, 2025 letter discusses the recently released draft Forensic Audit Report concerning the failure of the Washington Bridge. conta.cc/46nT1te
September 28, 2025 District Letter
Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: This is an exciting time of year for Red Sox fans. After many seasons in the wilderness, this year’s team has achieved the improbable result of making
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September 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
My September 21 letter discusses the judicial selection process and an upcoming community meeting. conta.cc/3VoLWSW
September 21, 2025 District Letter
Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, marking the start of another religious new year, begins tomorrow night. I wish those in our community observing th
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September 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
My September 14 letter discusses the RIPTA budget and an upcoming community meeting. conta.cc/3VcqSyW
September 14, 2025 District Letter
Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: The brutal killing on Wednesday of Charlie Kirk, and the inflammatory rhetoric it elicited from some national figures, bring to the fore the dangers of
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September 14, 2025 at 12:43 PM
My August 31 letter discusses the Revolution Wind stop work order and an upcoming community meeting. conta.cc/4p4jAuQ
August 31, 2025 District Letter
Email from Dear Neighbors: I hope you are enjoying Labor Day weekend. In this week’s letter I will discuss the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s order halting construction of the Revolution Wind pro
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August 31, 2025 at 12:19 PM
My August 3 letter discusses the Act on Climate, the bus system (RIPTA) and Helen Anthony's service on the Providence City Council. conta.cc/41hZToP
August 3, 2025 District Letter
Email from Dear Neighbors: I hope you are enjoying Summer. Though the General Assembly is not in session, I would like to discuss with you some developments in our City and State, namely the Act on Cl
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August 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
My June 15 letter offers an initial view of the House Finance Committee budget. conta.cc/43Vz4Yg
June 15, 2025 District Letter
Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: I hope you enjoy Father’s Day, whose history can be described as tagging along after Mother’s Day, as Americans wanted to honor mothers first for what
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June 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM
My June 8 letter discusses the burial of the India Point Park power lines and the successful implementation of the Act on Climate. conta.cc/4jBHD0h
June 8, 2025 District Letter
Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: I hope you had the opportunity to enjoy PVD Porchfest yesterday afternoon. Now in its third year, Porchfest transforms our neighborhood into our own li
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June 8, 2025 at 12:53 PM
My June 1 letter provides an update on the State budget. conta.cc/4dIW5Cn
June 1, 2025 District Letter
Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: Three days ago, we celebrated Rhode Island Statehood day, harking back to our joining the Union on May 29, 1790. Just as Rhode Island was the first sta
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June 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
My May 25 letter discusses the transition of the Providence Public Schools to local control. conta.cc/43E8YJk
May 25, 2025 District Letter
Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: I hope this Memorial Day weekend provides you an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of our country’s veterans. For many years, I enjoyed spend
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May 25, 2025 at 12:26 PM
My May 18 letter discusses the Providence City budget, including its request for General Assembly permission to increase taxes. conta.cc/436iHJj
May 18, 2025 District Letter
Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: When we travel on Blackstone Boulevard these days, it is impossible to miss the ongoing strike at Butler Hospital, which is taking place during Mental
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May 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM
My May 11 letter discusses reforms to the Providence Public Schools, India Point Park and the Act on Climate. conta.cc/3SxxHJS
May 11, 2025 District Letter
Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: I hope you are enjoying Mother’s Day, when we celebrate our families across generations. This year's Mother's Day has an added joy for my family as our
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May 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM
My May 4 letter discusses Housing 2030, the State's recently published housing plan. conta.cc/3GQqxOd
May 4, 2025 District Letter
Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: Today is Rhode Island Independence Day, the 249th anniversary of our first in the nation declaration of independence from England. This historic event
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May 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
My April 20 letter discusses legislation to reform the Commerce Corporation. conta.cc/3Y3V3Kv
April 20, 2025 District Letter
Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: Let me begin by wishing a happy Easter to those of us who observe it, a happy conclusion to Passover (perhaps including a pizza dinner) to those of us
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April 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
My March 30 letter discusses Senate hearings this week on bills I introduced concerning the motor fuel tax, insurance coverage for breast cancer diagnosis and the Providence Public Schools conta.cc/3FHeS3N
March 30, 2025 District Letter
Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: As the Red Sox season begins, I am reminded of the words of A. Bartlett Giamatti, who taught me about Dante's poetry as an undergraduate: Baseball] bre
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March 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
My March 23 letter discusses the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership and Providence property taxes. conta.cc/4isxNhx
March 23, 2025 District Letter
Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: Springtime is a time of renewal, a time to brighten our spirits as well as our days. In this week’s letter, I will discuss my visit to the Springfield
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March 23, 2025 at 12:04 PM
My March 2 letter discusses funding for RIPTA and the Washington Bridge lawsuit. conta.cc/4h7sHpj
March 2, 2025 District Letter
Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: March is National Women’s History Month, and our East Side neighborhood provides the setting for the Rhode Historical Society’s HerStory: Historic Wome
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March 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM