Providence, R.I., Mayor Angel Taveras (r.) is administered the oath of office by R.I. District Court Judge Rafael Ovalles (center l.), as Taveras's mother, Amparo Milagro Ovalles (l.), and sister Dinora Dominguez (center r.) hold the family Bible during ceremonies on the steps of Providence City Hall on Jan. 3.
PHOTO: Steven Senne/AP
