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Work to redevelop the State Pier in New London is on schedule to be almost complete by February. A cyber attack on Suffolk County had been months in the making. Lawmakers downplay Connecticut’s need for a new waste-to-energy facility. And an effort to keep Native American history alive in classrooms around the state.

New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has made a push to get some of his oversight powers back regarding state contracts. A citywide after-school program could be coming to New Haven soon. Operators of one of Long Island’s largest nursing homes are being accused of neglecting their patients. And Connecticut has seen a rise in homelessness for the first time in a decade.

What to do with stockpiled nuclear waste at the Millstone Power Station? Suffolk County poverty, and free phone calls for Connecticut inmates.

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.