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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 6d

Daily reminder: @govdanmckee.bsky.social is complicit in the gutting of transit service in Rhode Island. The inaction of House Speaker Shekarchi and Senate President Lawson to call a fall session to address this also speaks volumes. ‼️

Transit is essential!! 🚌

Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 6d

Modern-day version of "Let them eat cake."

turnto10.com/news/local/w...

RIPTA service cuts lead to fewer buses, longer waits for weekend riders

Dreaded changes to Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus routes were officially put into place on Saturday, leaving some Rhode Island commuters concerned fo

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 10h

What in the world are you talking about???

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 2d

A strong coastal low will develop late this week & will bring significant impacts to much of the U.S. East Coast through early next week.

There is potential for significant coastal flooding, strong rip currents & beach erosion, damaging wind gusts, & heavy rain.

Stay up to date at weather.gov.

Key Messages for Strong Coastal Low
- A coastal low is expected to form off the Southeast U.S. coast on Friday night and strengthen into the weekend, impacting the East Coast through early next week.
- Strong onshore winds, high surf, and high astronomical tides could cause significant coastal flooding. Residents should follow local official guidance.
- High surf is expected on many East Coast beaches, increasing the risk of rip currents and erosion.
- Wind gusts over 55mph and heavy rainfall may hit coastal areas of the Mid-Atlantic and Long Island, possibly reaching southern New England. Risks include power outages and inland flooding.

Also includes two maps showing the chance of 55mph wind gusts on Sunday, Oct 12. The highest chances areas include parts of the Mid-Atlantic coast. And the most likely storm total rainfall. Areas in dark green to orange indicate rainfall between 1 to 6 inches, with heaviest rain projected along the coast of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 10h

Out of town like where??

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 10h

Huh??

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 3d

Celebrating 15 years of CicLAvia! 🎉 Connecting communities and bringing miles of smiles! Streets are for people! 🛴🚲🛹💙💛🏙️🌴

Wish I could celebrate in person on Sunday but I now live 3K miles away in Rhode Island 🥲

CicLAvia.org/ciclavia_heart_of_la25

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 13h

🤩 @mapcenter.com

Random Sanborn Maps @sanbornmaps.palewi.re · 21h

Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. https://www.loc.gov/item/sanborn08099_013/

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 15h

It’s pronounced cyclist.

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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 14h

Is Austin Beutner preparing a run against Mayor Karen Bass? It sure looks that way

The message 'Austin Beutner for Mayor' popped up on Beutner's social media accounts on Saturday, only to be removed by 1:30 p.m. So far, he's not talking.

www.latimes.com

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Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 18h

“We can give $20 billion to Argentina but we can’t afford the CDC’s measles experts” is a hell of an argument

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Globe Rhode Island @globeri.bsky.social · 1d

A potent nor’easter will impact Southern New England this weekend as a coastal storm developing off the Carolinas eventually strengthens and accelerates up the East Coast, bringing drenching rain and powerful, gusty winds starting late Sunday.

Potent nor’easter to hit Southern New England with drenching rains, high winds this weekend - The Boston Globe

Coastal New England could see heavy rain, flooding, and up to 60-mph gusty winds, with the greatest storm impact arriving Sunday night into Monday morning.

trib.al

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 19h

Hi San Diego friends! @petecasellini.bsky.social @alexwenzel.bsky.social

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 19h

Omg!!!

coachbalto.bsky.social @coachbalto.bsky.social · 3d

What an unforgettable afternoon with
#BensonBoone on the
#BikeBus!
The energy, the smiles, and the singing made it a ride we'll never forget.

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 21h

Oooh Snow-Line Orchard in Oak Glen, CA (Inland Empire) offer cider donuts!!

www.oakglenorchard.com

Snow-Line Orchard is a Winery in Oak Glen, CA

www.oakglenorchard.com

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 21h

Not sure where LA folks can get cider donuts (I think Trader Joe’s might have them but ehhh… they’re not the same as freshly made ones! 🫤)

Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 1d

Cider donut & cider slushie from The Hard-Pressed Cider Company at Windmist Farm in Jamestown, Rhode Island! Autumn is finally here!! 🥹🍎🍩🍁🍂⚓️

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 23h

Hmm.. 🤔

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 23h

A PVTA bus stop sign in Springfield, MA 🚏

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 23h

I have a friend who used to be able to ride that route to get to work early. Now she has to plan other ways to get there on time :(

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NPR @npr.org · 1d

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

Pope Leo XIV says 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in the U.S. isn't 'pro-life'

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 1d

My recommendation 😅

Springfield Area routes - "S" followed by #

Northampton Area routes - "N" followed by #

Amherst & vicinity routes - "A" followed by #

If it's an express route - either add "E" or "X" after #

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 1d

Many Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) routes have a letter before the number! 🚌
With the exception of X, which stands for Crosstown, the letters represent colors: G for Green, B for Blue, P for Purple, R for Red, etc. 🫨🚌

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 1d

Here we go!! 🫨

Globe Rhode Island @globeri.bsky.social · 1d

A potent nor’easter will impact Southern New England this weekend as a coastal storm developing off the Carolinas eventually strengthens and accelerates up the East Coast, bringing drenching rain and powerful, gusty winds starting late Sunday.

Potent nor’easter to hit Southern New England with drenching rains, high winds this weekend - The Boston Globe

Coastal New England could see heavy rain, flooding, and up to 60-mph gusty winds, with the greatest storm impact arriving Sunday night into Monday morning.

trib.al

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 1d

Hi neighbors! 🚨🚌

Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 3d

Attention Rhode Island transit riders!! Have you been impacted by the major RIPTA service cuts? Fill out the survey below.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Directly Impacted Rider Survey

Starting Saturday Sept. 27, RIPTA will be reducing service across the agency because of a budget deficit left by Governor Dan McKee. Learn more about the detailed service reductions at the link below:...

docs.google.com

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 3d

Attention Rhode Island transit riders!! Have you been impacted by the major RIPTA service cuts? Fill out the survey below.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Directly Impacted Rider Survey

Starting Saturday Sept. 27, RIPTA will be reducing service across the agency because of a budget deficit left by Governor Dan McKee. Learn more about the detailed service reductions at the link below:...

docs.google.com

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 1d

Right?!