Sydney Corwin

Stress from the threat of COVID-19 led to increased levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms in pregnant women, according to findings from the International COVID-19 Pregnancy Experiences (I-COPE) Study.

Voting concludes Tuesday in the New York midterm elections for governor, U.S. Senate and Congress. Local races could also determine control over the state Legislature. Voters have a statewide ballot question to invest over $4 billion in the environment, as well as several local ballot referendums on Long Island. Because of an influx of absentee ballots, results are expected in hours or days after Election Day.

Early voting began in New York on Saturday, despite a few glitches in Nassau County.

Hempstead Village in Nassau County is exploring the idea of becoming a city, which officials say would bring in more state aid and tax revenue.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced a $1 million federal grant for the state Department of Transportation to research safety improvements that can be made on I-95 in Stamford.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is calling for $290 million to be included in the next federal spending package to fund anti-drug initiatives following a recent increase in rainbow fentanyl.

Dr. Brenda Rivera-García is on the ground in Puerto Rico with a team providing humanitarian relief to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona made landfall on Sunday.

U.S. Representative Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) wants all 50 states to include the events of the 9/11 terror attacks in primary and secondary school curriculums.

Millions of New Yorkers are estimated to have questions about qualifying for President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program.

The Town of East Hampton will issue a one-time payment of up to $2,500 to employees aimed to help reduce economic stress caused by inflation and retain employment.