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'The Best And Worst Of Politics': Two-Time Mayor, Felon 'Buddy' Cianci Dies

3:13pm January 28, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

He was once America's longest-serving mayor. He led Providence, R.I., through a renaissance, but his terms in office — and personal life — were marred by corruption and scandal. He was 74.

Politics & Government

Colorful Politician Buddy Cianci Wants To Be Providence Mayor...Again

6:35pm July 15, 2014

by Ian Donnis

The long-serving mayor of Rhode Island's capital city spent more than four years in prison on felony corruption charges and was forced to resign — twice. And now he's running again for mayor.

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