Claim: " Providence was one of the five renaissance cities of America, according to USA Today in those days. Money magazine said it was the fifth best city to live in in America. In addition to that, All Cities Almanac said in 1994, I believe, that it was the safest city in America."
Fact-check: Cianci: When he was mayor, Providence was named safest city in U.S., one of best cities to live in
Verdict: true
Organisation: PolitiFact
Author: Alex Kuffner
Date published: 2014-10-02T00:00:00