It seems many mask mandates will be upheld in Connecticut for now. Starting today, online sports betting is legal in Connecticut, Long Island republicans want voters to reject a few proposals on the upcoming ballot, and a democratic leader in New York is under fire for some controversial remarks.
Many Connecticut towns won’t drop their mask mandates just yet
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