Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has criticized the cancellation of a privately funded mural project dedicated to Iryna Zarutska, a slain Ukrainian refugee, calling the decision divisive.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and former mayor David Cicilline celebrated a joint bar mitzvah after 16 months of studying Hebrew and Torah portions together.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has called for the removal of a 'divisive' mural depicting a slain Ukrainian refugee, stating that the intent of those who backed it was 'misguided' and 'isolating'.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley is calling for the removal of a mural honoring Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian woman allegedly murdered, stating its intent is 'divisive' and 'misguided' and explaining his reasons for the decision.