A rally in support of the new U.S. labor whistleblower policy took place in New Haven last night.

A win for workers 

Another shark attack is reported on Long Island.

A string of shark attacks 

New Yorkers who contract COVID-19 can now call a free hotline to find treatment options.

Got COVID?  Call the hotline!

A COVID-19 payment plan for commercial utility consumers in Connecticut expired last month.

A post-COVID plan 

Members of the Shinnecock Nation are urging the Village of Southampton to allow them free beach access.

Are beach days only for the rich? 

Suffolk County will get $20 million to upgrade wastewater infrastructure.

Water — It’s the reason we live here

A roundtable in Waterbury today discussed the mental health impacts of gun violence.

The mental health impact of guns

Governor Hochul signed three bills today to create clean energy jobs.

Create jobs, create clean energy 

Connecticut is already planning its celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Party like it's 1776

Connecticut children are eligible to visit more than 130 attractions for free this summer.

Summer fun for free! 

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Governor Kathy Hochul and Congressman Lee Zeldin will face off in November’s election for New York governor.

The results are in 

A record number of women have joined the Coast Guard this year.

New recruits 

As Pride month comes to a close, Hochul signs new laws to support transgender and non-binary New Yorkers. Connecticut also has new laws on the books to raise the minimum wage and more — including expanding who can perform abortions. While they aren’t on that list, more faith leaders decry the Roe v. Wade reversal, saying they support reproductive justice.

July brings new laws

Half of states plan to restrict or ban abortion after the Supreme Court ruling Friday overturned the right to an abortion nationwide. The other half, including New York and Connecticut, are trying to figure out what this turning point for reproductive justice means for its residents.

The Dobbs decision

A Long Island library removes all Pride books and displays from its children’s actions, leaving the LGBTQ+ community wounded. Also, a guidebook for Connecticut to deal with racial tensions, fair pay for women after 50 years of Title IX, and a Supreme Court decision strikes down New York’s conceal carry law.

Guns, pride and racial tension

New London now has a cultural district for residents to enjoy.

Arts, culture and tourism 

A new plan from the Biden administration puts ocean conservation at the center of its climate change response, with some help from Connecticut’s Mystic Aquarium.

Long Island Sound research informs White House climate response

Connecticut’s recent job growth is low compared to other states. Juneteenth celebrations were held across our region over the weekend.

Connecticut falls behind in pandemic recovery

Athletic Brewing opens a massive new facility in Milford.

Cheers to that!

Connecticut spent $206 million on state employee overtime through the third quarter of this fiscal year.

More vacancies, more overtime 

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