Desiree D'Iorio

Some veterans have “other than honorable” discharges due to mental health issues, like PTSD. Now, they can apply for full access to veterans benefits in Connecticut.

The academy mandated that all cadets be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 28, or they face getting kicked out of school. The mandate has no exceptions for mask-wearing or weekly tests.

Former Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney Glenn Kurtzrock failed to turn over hundreds of documents to at least 13 defendants accused of murder, according to a report by the district attorney.

If they’re successful, Connecticut National Guard troops could be the first in the country to get collective bargaining rights while on state active duty.

The Long Island Power Authority spent $59 million preparing for Tropical Storm Henri this summer, but the utility will have to eat that cost since the federal government won’t reimburse it.

Hundreds of students at Babylon High School on Long Island walked out of class on Tuesday to show support for survivors of alleged sexual abuse at the school.

With the passage of the $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill, several Long Island Railroad stations are set for major upgrades including improvements in accessibility and restored service.

IRIS is asking anyone who has ever looked for an apartment, enrolled a child in school or signed up for health care for help.

A federal renaming commission needs to decide how to navigate West Point’s connection to the rebel general.

Military veterans who helped clean up the nuclear disaster in Palomares, Spain, over five decades ago may finally be able to get Veterans Affairs benefits. Yale's Veterans Legal Services Clinic is suing the VA on behalf of sick veterans who served in Palomares.