@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.
@iandonnis.bsky.socialReposted by @tednesi.bsky.socialWith Mellor and Magaziner going head to head in a debate with @tednesi.bsky.social & @timwhiteri.bsky.social, we’ll see if Mellor can top DJT’s RI ceiling of about 42% - about the same level for Magaziner’s lesser-known ‘24 challenger www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
@tednesi.bsky.socialMy Saturday column for Oct. 10 👇 www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
@tednesi.bsky.social. @iandonnis.bsky.social notes we could see a lot of change in Rhode Island come Jan. 5 - a new governor, a new Providence mayor and a new AG (plus, I'd add, a still-new House speaker) www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/202...
@wpri12.bsky.socialReposted by @tednesi.bsky.social#WATCH: There’s a record number of questions on Massachusetts ballots this fall. @TedNesi.bsky.social sat down with CommonWealth Beacon reporter Chris Lisinski to break down each one: https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/cheat-sheet-massachusetts-ballot-questions-for-2026/
@wpri12.bsky.socialReposted by @tednesi.bsky.socialAndy Lopez and Dave Belony were just 6 and 7 when Nelson Blanco attacked them in 2003.
But when he was arrested for stabbing a mom and her 2-year-old this week, they recognized him right away.
From @kimkalunian.bsky.social, @sarahbawden31.bsky.social and Ryan Welch: www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
@wpri12.bsky.socialReposted by @tednesi.bsky.socialAaron Guckian is calling on Ken Block to end his campaign for governor in the wake of Wednesday’s televised debate, but Block says Guckian is the one who should be quitting.
Full story by @tednesi.bsky.social: www.wpri.com/news/electio...
@wpri12.bsky.socialReposted by @tednesi.bsky.socialThe two candidates running for Congress in Rhode Island's second district faced off Friday on 12 News. Watch the full debate at 3 p.m. on FOX Providence and during Newsmakers (Friday at 6:30 p.m., Sundays at 5:30 and 10 a.m., any time on WPRI 12+.) @timwhiteri.bsky.social @tednesi.bsky.social
@alexandraleslie.bsky.socialReposted by @tednesi.bsky.socialSTORY: What was the "critical incident" district officials are now investigating that was alleged to occur at PCTA last year?
Police, plus school & district officials are staying tight-lipped. No criminal charges were filed.
@tednesi.bsky.socialNEW: Aaron Guckian is going on offense post-debate, telling indy Ken Block to end his #RIGov campaign because he has "zero path forward"
Block calls Guckian demand "absurd," noting GOP nominee has $7,000 and citing internal poll that has him up in a 2-way versus Foulkes www.wpri.com/news/electio...
@wpri12.bsky.socialReposted by @tednesi.bsky.socialA performance audit released Wednesday revealed that Rhode Island's BHDDH has failed to ensure opioid treatment providers are complying with state and federal regulations.
@tednesi.bsky.socialNEW: An hourlong debate for #RIgov tonight saw some clear contrasts emerge between Helena Foulkes, Aaron Guckian and Ken Block - here's a recap www.wpri.com/news/electio...
@tednesi.bsky.socialNEW: Ken Block is the financial leader in the #RIgov race with a month left, tho Helena Foulkes isn't far behind
Aaron Guckian is down to about $7,000 - by far the least for a GOP nominee at this point this century
Dems way outraising GOP in party money, too www.wpri.com/news/electio...
@elisherman.bsky.socialReposted by @tednesi.bsky.socialFor decades, there’s been debate...
Is it a pineapple? A pinecone? A hand grenade?
Enjoyed reporting out this story with @timwhiteri.bsky.social and Johnny Villella.
We tracked down the original blueprints 👇 www.wpri.com/target-12/pi...
@wpri12.bsky.socialReposted by @tednesi.bsky.social#WATCH: Target 12 tracked down the original blueprints for "La Pigna" — and the family of the man who designed it. Story by @EliSherman.bsky.social and @TimWhiteRI.bsky.social: https://www.wpri.com/target-12/pineapple-pinecone-or-hand-grenade-the-federal-hill-mystery-in-providence/
@alexandraleslie.bsky.socialReposted by @tednesi.bsky.socialNEW: Maureen McManus, Providence DPW's deputy director, entered into a separation agreement with the city due to “an irretrievable breakdown in the working relationship."
The agreement said McManus "resigned from city employment in good standing.”
@wpri12.bsky.socialReposted by @tednesi.bsky.socialWatch now on WPRI 12+: Democrat Chris Markey and Republican Seth Aitken are vying to be the top prosecutor for Bristol County's 20 cities and towns. @timwhiteri.bsky.social @tednesi.bsky.social
@alexandraleslie.bsky.socialReposted by @tednesi.bsky.socialProvidence Councilman Miguel Sanchez, 28, secured enough votes to become the city’s next council president in the 2027-2031 term.
The Democratic nominees for the council caucused last week and voted for other leadership roles, too.
@elisherman.bsky.socialReposted by @tednesi.bsky.socialNEW: Rhode Island has agreed to remove another defendant from its lawsuit against companies that worked on the westbound Washington Bridge before it failed in 2023 www.wpri.com/target-12/rh...
@iandonnis.bsky.socialReposted by @tednesi.bsky.socialCome for @tednesi.bsky.social’s parsing of @RIPEC_’s report on our troubled roads ⛏️
Stay for @kimkalunian.bsky.social’s seasonal list of top Halloween stops to visit 🎃
@tednesi.bsky.socialMy Saturday column for Oct. 3 👇 www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
