Cliff Ponte

New York Bagel is expanding into the former Sunrise Bakery location in Dartmouth, bringing its own menu while increasing production capacity for its growing SouthCoast presence.

Roger's Coney Island has been saved, as two familiar faces are coming together to purchase the Fall River favorite.

Cliff Ponte served six years on the Fall River City Council, four as president, and as acting mayor when Jasiel Correia took a leave of absence.

Cliff Ponte, owner of Fall River's Al Mac's Diner, said he would offer to buy the Shawmut Diner, formerly of New Bedford, if he can find the land to put it on.

Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan will remain in the job, as the city’s unofficial vote tally shows him defeating challenger Cliff Ponte in Tuesday's election.

Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan is speaking out about allegations brought up at a city council meeting that his administration set up a 'pay to play' process for marijuana agreements.

The Fall River City Council heard accusations on Monday that city officials tried to charge a would-be marijuana business astronomical application fees for a host community agreement.

If you're not already registered to vote, time is running out before the municipal elections on Nov. 2. The voter registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 13.

Tuesday's preliminary mayoral election results are in — and the incumbents easily took the top spots in both Attleboro and Fall River.

Fall River mayoral candidate Cliff Ponte: 'I'm not going to be a mayor that's going to be out showing houses at two o'clock in the afternoon.'