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Sabrina Garone/WSHUA breakdown of the environmental bills being considered in New York. Connecticut students are still behind in reading and math. The Navy has postponed a meeting over a Grumman cleanup in Calverton. And how this summer’s heat could affect our region’s outdoor workers. -
Jessica Hill/APConnecticut Republicans say they’re not happy with how the session went this year. The future of Brookhaven Landfill was the topic of a closed-door meeting with Suffolk officials today. Hundreds of MTA workers racked up six-figure overtime payments last year. And an Equal Rights Amendment to New York’s constitution will not be on the ballot this November.
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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.
