New Bedford fishing magnate Carlos Rafael, who’s known as “The Codfather,” will be the subject of a new episode of American Greed on CNBC.
Avory Brookins
Avory joined the newsroom in April 2017. She reports on a variety of local environmental topics, including the offshore wind industry, fishery management and the effects of climate change. Avory can also be heard occasionally filling-in as the weekend news host/anchor.
Before joining the station, she was a general assignment reporter at Wisconsin Public Radio and completed two reporting internships at Philadelphia's public radio station, WHYY.
Avory is a Philadelphia native and proud Temple Owl.
When she's not reporting on the environment, she loves listening to K-pop, eating breakfast for dinner and dancing the weekends away.
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After A Year, Providence Water Customers Still Tapping Into Loan Program To Replace Lead Pipes
It’s been about a year since water supply board Providence Water rolled out a loan program for customers looking to replace their lead pipes, and they…
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After A Year, Providence Water Customers Still Tapping Into Loan Program To Replace Lead Pipes
It’s been about a year since water supply board Providence Water rolled out a loan program for customers looking to replace their lead pipes, and they say it’s been off to a good start. The three-year, no interest loans cover the entire cost of replacing private lead service lines, which are the pipes that run from the curb […]
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Ready Or Not: Remembering The 1938 Hurricane, 80 Years Later
Earlier this week, Rhode Island and the South Coast experienced the aftermath of Hurricane Florence — nothing too major, just a few inches of rain. However, this time 80 years ago was a completely different story.
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Ready Or Not: Remembering The 1938 Hurricane, 80 Years Later
Rhode Island and the South Coast recently experienced the aftermath of Hurricane Florence — nothing too major, just a few inches of rain. However, this…
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Head Of NE Environmental Advocacy Group Talks Progress Reducing Carbon Emissions
A New England-based environmental advocacy group says the region is making progress improving air quality, but more work needs to done. The update comes as the Global Climate Action Summit wraps up in San Francisco. Leaders and environmentalists from around the world gathered to recognize environmental achievements. They also discussed challenges meeting carbon emissions reduction […]
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Head Of NE Environmental Advocacy Group Talks Progress Reducing Carbon Emissions
A New England-based environmental advocacy group says the region is making progress improving air quality, but more work needs to done.
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Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza Wins Democratic Primary, Supporters Say Ready For More Progress
About 80 supporters, friends, family members and volunteers for Elorza’s campaign clapped and chanted “four more years” as the mayor wrapped up his victory speech during his election night watch party. “I believe that once we are done, the city of Providence is going to be recognized across the country as the top, the premier, […]
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Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza Wins Democratic Primary, Supporters Say Ready For More Progress
About 80 supporters, friends, family members and volunteers for Elorza’s campaign clapped and chanted “four more years” as the mayor wrapped up his…
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URI Researchers Begin Testing Well-Water In Cape Cod For Toxic Man-Made Chemicals
Researchers at the University of Rhode Island have started to test drinking water from private wells in Cape Cod for toxic man-made chemicals called per…