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Advocates and lawmakers are advocating for expanded federal funding to support childcare. Students in New Haven fall behind in math and English proficiency. Lee Zeldin makes his first public appearance since the gubernatorial election. And Governor Ned Lamont will present his state budget proposal tomorrow.

SUNY research campuses could see a 30% tuition hike. Connecticut municipalities disagree on changes to an education cost sharing plan. Suffolk County rakes in $25 million in school bus camera fines. And new members of Connecticut’s Department of Corrections oversight panel spark controversy.

Advocates want Governor Kathy Hochul to tax New York’s wealthiest. Businesses beware of government impostor scams. Power lines pose a threat to Ash Creek, and ‘Wild and Scenic’ comes to mind along the Housatonic River.

Connecticut lawmakers weigh in on Governor Ned Lamont’s budget proposal. A bill in New York could shake up how residents recycle. And Connecticut residents react to the devastating earthquake in Syria and Turkey.

The House has passed a $1.7 trillion government spending bill, keeping funding going for many programs in our region. Last night’s storm left tens of thousands of Connecticut residents without power. Long Island experienced some of the worst flooding in a decade. And New York’s National Guard met its recruiting goals with the help of some musical ambassadors.

Multiple investigations await George Santos as he takes the oath of office today to represent New York’s third congressional district. Connecticut and Massachusetts meet to discuss the huge jump in utility prices, Governor Hochul vetoes a bill that would have protected Indigenous burial grounds, and what ever happened to Connecticut’s baby bonds program?

A new report finds Long Island Sound has gotten healthier since last year. Connecticut lawmakers will deal with the high cost of energy in an upcoming special session. Farm workers in Suffolk pressure winery owners for a new contract with their union. And there’s a potential conflict of interest in the construction of the state pier in New London.

Local farms struggle with supply chain issues ahead of Thanksgiving. Nassau County lawmakers will draw their own district lines. Governor Ned Lamont assures Connecticut businesses the state is on the right financial path. And New York is granting its first 36 licenses to sell cannabis in the state.

The Connecticut Audubon Society has released their annual State of the Birds report. An investigation has been launched into fraud and neglect at New York nursing homes. A new audit looks at Connecticut State Police employees’ excessive overtime. And New York’s redistricting commission found agreement.

Long Island hospitals have seen a surge in pediatric cases of RSV. New Haven will negotiate a settlement with lawyers representing Randy Cox who was paralyzed in police custody. Criminal justice advocates want more from Governor Kathy Hochul, and next week marks one decade since the shooting at Sandy Hook.