Sabrina Garone

Water was just about the only way to transport food, supplies and information that was vital to the American Revolution.

Connecticut was nicknamed the "Provisions State" for its contributions to the war effort. Elizabeth Kaeser of the Connecticut River Museum says that is reason to celebrate this Independence Day.

A bite-sized look at what we’re hearing: A report says a Bristol police officer was justified in the use of deadly force to stop a gunman who killed two other officers in a 2022 ambush attack. And the fireworks show at Jones Beach is back this Fourth of July.

Former chief deputy Lisa Black defended the Bellone administration’s response to a cyberattack on county government systems in September 2022. The breach triggered a state of emergency that lasted well into last year.

Following Riverhead’s decision in May, the Town of East Hampton has joined a growing number of Long Island municipalities to explore food scrap composting programs to reduce the amount of waste that is transported out of the region each year — saving taxpayer money and the environment.

Workers at the shelter have reported feces-filled cages, urine-soaked blankets, sewage backups and more.

At least four swimmers were bitten by sharks in Long Island waters over the Fourth of July weekend. New York had boosted its shark monitoring efforts after a surge in bites and sightings last summer.

Environmental groups were concerned New York’s renewable energy goals would be in jeopardy if the bill failed in the assembly.

Under the framework from the state Education Department, teachers are not required to inform parents about their child’s gender identity.

The proposed change to town code is meant to attract more volunteer firefighters and EMTs.