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Our region will vote in the presidential preference primary tomorrow. Connecticut Republicans say issues with absentee ballots still need to be addressed. Governor Hochul is at odds with fellow democrats over how to deal with retail theft. And New Haven considers a new approach to prevent wage theft.
Former U.S. Senator and vice presidential candidate Joe Lieberman has died. A Suffolk County plan to protect parks from pollution is taking shape. More female veterans than ever are getting disability benefits from the VA. And Yale New Haven Health gets approval to buy three Connecticut hospitals.
Connecticut officials hope basketball will attract more tourists to the state. A new round of offshore wind development is about to begin in New England. A man has been charged in the fatal shooting of an NYPD officer. And more than 100,000 Connecticut residents are eligible to have their criminal records erased.
Connecticut’s Insurance Committee didn’t pass any bills this year. Suffolk’s DA will investigate an allegation against the former county executive's administration. The future of a free school meal program in Connecticut is uncertain. Nassau County mourns the loss of an NYPD officer killed on duty last night. And how to safely view the upcoming solar eclipse in our region.
This week, Connecticut voters can take advantage of early voting opportunities for the first time ever. New Haven takes a step towards increasing tree canopy cover. The Army Corps of Engineers will direct more attention to Fire Island’s eroding shoreline. And how Connecticut could use opioid settlement money to help formerly incarcerated residents.
Connecticut could join New York in giving residents the right to a healthy environment. Democrats and Republicans are at odds over the New York HEAT Act. A Connecticut bill would allow places of worship to house the homeless. And a once sought after law enforcement job in New York, is not as attractive as it used to be.
A Connecticut bill would crack down on street takeovers. Governor Hochul wants a complete overhaul of New York’s Office of Cannabis Management. Some Town of Brookhaven residents can now get federal assistance with flood damage. And Connecticut Republicans fear the possibility of a state mandate on EVs.
Connecticut could raise the minimum wage for tipped workers. Senator Blumenthal warns tenants about the software landlords could be using to raise rent. Starting next week, Connecticut residents can cast an early primary vote for the first time ever. And women can now get birth control over the counter in New York under a new state law.
As March Madness continues, lawmakers are concerned about the impact on residents with gambling addiction. LIPA’s president resigns. New York lawmakers hope to meet the state budget deadline at the end of the month. And Connecticut’s bald eagle numbers soared this winter.
Connecticut’s Secretary of the State suggests municipal elections have more oversight. Caitlyn Jenner weighs in on the recent Nassau order on transgender athletes. Governor Hochul calls for a review of New York’s legal cannabis industry. And Connecticut lawmakers call for more transparency in nursing home spending.
A look at Connecticut’s pickleball court-building boom! Officer Brian North is found not guilty of manslaughter. Connecticut’s Secretary of the State will testify about Bridgeport election malpractice. And Governor Hochul looks to curb retail theft in New York.
Construction of South Fork Wind is complete. The NAACP is concerned over the rollout of Brookhaven landfill’s closure. Connecticut DCF is getting a complete overhaul. And a Long Island roller derby league sues the Nassau County Executive.
New York Democrats offer alternative proposals to the governor’s budget. Connecticut Democrats consider a law to allow prescription drug imports from Canada. New York farmers say an early spring may not be as good as it sounds. And the Yale Peabody Museum will reopen this month.
New York Democrats release their plan to increase affordable housing. Connecticut Republicans worry an EV mandate is still on the table. One of the victims has been identified in the case of discovered human remains on Long Island. And a film created by brothers from Waterbury will premiere in their home state this week.
Suffolk officials plan to boost solar use throughout the county. Trumbull, Connecticut residents are concerned over potential future uses for the town’s dying mall. And Connecticut has thousands of dams — is it time to get rid of some?
Connecticut lawmakers shift plans for an electric vehicle mandate. Governor Hochul proposes cuts to a popular home care program. George Santos says he'll run for Congress again. And military families feel anxiety over the familiar threat of a possible government shutdown.
A new bill in Connecticut would allocate funding to towns for mixed-use and affordable housing. Long Island residents are confused over the release of suspects in a case of a human remains discovery. What’s really to blame for Connecticut’s low police recruitment numbers? And Governor Hochul stands by her controversial school aid proposal.
Is Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s ban on trans-women in women’s sports legal? Some Connecticut colleges are offering retirement buyouts to staff. Andrew Cuomo has been subpoenaed for his nursing home policies during the pandemic. Funds are coming soon to New York schools for EV charging stations. And one artist shares an ancient craft in New Haven.
Governor Hochul says she’s done a lot to curb crime in New York since taking office. Connecticut could throw more money at the Shoreline East rail project. Nassau lawmakers say they need help from the state to save the county medical center. And with Bridgeport’s mayoral election finally done, what's being done to ensure fair elections in the future?
Commuters into Manhattan push back on a new congestion pricing plan from the MTA. Connecticut secures $5 million from the owner of Stone Academy. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completes its beach bolstering project in Montauk. And what’s being done with Connecticut’s opioid settlement money?
Michelle Troconis is found guilty in connection to the murder of Jennifer Dulos. The Bridgeport Democratic Town Committee will be at the center of a state party meeting. New York Democrats vote to limit a practice known as “judge shopping.” Union members rally in support of a Nassau casino. And a beloved Newtown priest is honored by Congress.
New congressional district maps in New York could present a tougher challenge to Republicans seeking re-election. Traffic deaths are on the rise in Connecticut. Governor Hochul expands mental health services for New York students. And a New Haven art exhibit looks to bring the city and Yale community together.
Mayor Joe Ganim is re-elected in Bridgeport, but his challenger says the fight will continue. Northwell Health announces plans to merge with Nuvance Health. And Connecticut lawmakers consider a bill to help save the state’s bird population.
A children’s advocacy group criticizes Governor Lamont’s proposal on income tax cuts. Democrats in the New York State Legislature rejected new congressional district maps, and want to draw their own. A Nassau County official quits in solidarity with trans-women. And Connecticut has a growing Pagan community.
Fairfield County is the subject of a new study on the economic benefits of racial equity. Long Island residents push back on an electric school bus mandate. New England’s overdose numbers are staggering. And Bridgeport’s re-do mayoral election is tomorrow.
Long Island nurses in the Northwell Health system avoid a strike. Governor Lamont wants Connecticut towns to share some resources. Offshore wind projects planned for Long Island’s south shore get final federal approval. And has Connecticut’s increased minimum wage created a living wage?
Advocates say a Connecticut law meant to create more diversity in small business needs improvement. An executive order in Nassau bans trans-women from competing in women’s sports. And Connecticut officials warn residents about more sophisticated phone scams.
Fairfield County has some of the worst ozone pollution on the eastern seaboard. Southampton will again delay construction of a battery energy storage system. And Connecticut university officials are not happy with proposed cuts in funding.
Governor Lamont endorses Joe Ganim for mayor of Bridgeport. A new Siena College poll doesn’t look good for Governor Hochul. Connecticut Democrats lay out their legislative priorities. And this year marks the 100th anniversary of New York’s state parks!
Connecticut parents are confused over a new law on Kindergarten eligibility. The South Fork Wind project enters its final stages. And a new exhibit at the New Haven Museum documents black history in the city.
