Opioid prescription rates fell by nearly a third on Long Island between 2011 and 2017. CDC and New York state data show the decline, and experts say it will have a long-term impact.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont said he wants to arrange a meeting between the state’s two federally recognized Native American tribes and with MGM about future casino development in the state.

After a jury could not come to a decision in May, former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and his wife Linda will be in court today to face federal corruption charges for the second time. The couple face a retrial after a jury could not come to a decision in May.

The Manganos will face the same charges under the same District Judge, Joan Azrack, at the retrial. Ed Mangano was indicted on seven felony counts, among them: bribery, wire fraud, extortion and conspiracy to obstruct justice.

A recruitment campaign to find more volunteer firefighters is underway in Connecticut.

Federal government statistics show approximately 70 percent of firefighters both nationally and in Connecticut are volunteers, and a steady decline in numbers means current resources are being stretched.

Connecticut lawmakers are expected to pass the first bill of this year’s legislative session today. The bill, which has bipartisan support, would provide state assistance to federal workers in Connecticut affected by the government shutdown.

The New York State legislature is poised to approve a bill to codify the abortion rights in the U.S. Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade into state law. For supporters, including the majority of senators and assemblymembers, it’s been a long time coming. But for opponents, it’s a bitter disappointment.