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Water was just about the only way to transport food, supplies and information that was vital to the American Revolution.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Workers at the shelter have reported feces-filled cages, urine-soaked blankets, sewage backups and more.
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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.
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Environmental groups were concerned New York’s renewable energy goals would be in jeopardy if the bill failed in the assembly.
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Under the framework from the state Education Department, teachers are not required to inform parents about their child’s gender identity.
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The proposed change to town code is meant to attract more volunteer firefighters and EMTs.