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Violent crime has declined in Connecticut overall, other than a few cities. An effort to clean up the Housatonic River has some riverfront residents concerned. LIPA will reimburse some customers for extended power outages. And a Connecticut veteran sues the VA over racial bias.

Connecticut will not require indoor masking despite an increase of COVID-19, the flu and RSV. Federal dollars will help Connecticut residents access affordable internet access, former union officials from Long Island have pleaded guilty to bribery, and families are calling for the Nassau County jail to expand their visitation hours.

Long Island Rail Road service into Grand Central Madison started Wednesday. A new task force will tackle human trafficking in Connecticut. Babylon schools fire two teachers over allegations of sexual misconduct. And new Yale research finds racial bias in how schools handle students who act out.

Governor Ned Lamont has proposed legislation that would allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control. Long Island’s Republican-led municipalities oppose Governor Kathy Hochul’s new housing proposal. A movement in Bridgeport seeks more voter engagement in this year’s mayoral election. And the New York State legislature is poised to pass an Equal Rights Amendment.

The MTA is considering a 5.5% fare increase to shrink its annual deficit. HIV cases on Long Island have outpaced the rest of New York. John Gomes announces bid for Bridgeport mayor against his ex-boss, Joe Ganim. And Governor Kathy Hochul will soon pick a new chief judge in New York’s highest court.

Nearly a quarter of New Yorkers plan to spend more money on holiday gifts this year compared to last. Marijuana can officially be sold in Connecticut next month. A report finds New York’s poverty rate is above the national average. And animal advocates want Governor Kathy Hochul to ban puppy mills in New York.

The Help Find the Missing Act, also known as “Billy’s Law”, is awaiting a signature from the president. Evictions in Connecticut have returned to pre-pandemic levels after a recent spike. Nassau County corrections officers say the jail is dangerously understaffed, and Governor Kathy Hochul says she has no intention to raise taxes.

A local nonprofit gets a federal grant to teach kids about Long Island Sound. Governor Ned Lamont announces a plan to get first-time home buyers into the Connecticut market. Hearings began for United Illuminating's proposed rate increases. And the New York State Senate officially rejects Governor Kathy Hochul’s nominee for chief judge.

Governor Ned Lamont is hoping to find alternative energy solutions for Connecticut residents. There are a few bills in Connecticut right now aimed at delaying the sale of Sikorsky. A new survey finds state residents want something to be done about the high cost of living. And inflation is making it difficult for Connecticut's community health centers to keep their doors open.

New York lifts its mask mandate in hospitals, but many choose to keep the policy in place. Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) calls one Fairfield County community a model for affordable housing. Governor Ned Lamont’s budget proposal includes help for first-time home buyers. And a lawsuit in Connecticut is challenging a pandemic-era executive order.