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A bite-sized look at what we’re hearing: All West Haven city parks, beaches and other public recreational locations will be closed from sunset to sunrise for the foreseeable future. It’s the mayor’s response to a violent gathering of 2,000 teenagers at West Haven Beach this week.
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A bite-sized look at what we’re hearing: WalletHub’s fourth installment in their nationwide diversity study series placed Bridgeport and Danbury among the top 15 most diverse cities in the U.S.
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A bite-sized look at what we’re hearing: A New York bill would require charter bus riders to wear safety belts at all times. It’s in response to a September bus crash that killed two people, and injured more than 20.
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A bite-sized look at what we’re hearing: the SALT cap expires next year, but that could depend on the outcome of the 2024 presidential election this November. And Eversource and UI are resuming service shutoffs for unpaid bills in Connecticut starting May 2.
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A bite-sized look at what we’re hearing: Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announces $35.5 million in state funding for nonprofits. Also, some New York lawmakers will oppose a state budget with a housing package that exempts certain tenants from stronger eviction protections.
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A bite-sized look at what we’re hearing: Connecticut educators and legislators are calling for improved air quality in schools after seeing success during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A bite-sized look at what we’re hearing: More than 6 million travelers passed through Bradley International Airport in 2023 — a near 8% increase from 2022.
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A bite-sized look at what we’re hearing: U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) calls for the Department of Veterans Affairs to address increasing female veteran suicide rates.
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A bite-sized look at what else we’re hearing: Connecticut has been ranked among the highest property taxes in the U.S. Also, Tobay and Gilgo beaches take on severe erosion on Long Island’s south shore.
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A bite-sized look at what we’re hearing: A settlement has been reached in a Suffolk County housing discrimination case. Six chemical drums were discovered at Bethpage Community Park. And officials debate the future of the old Shakespeare Theater site in Stratford.