Government
$2.5 million to cover costs of distributing 2020 storm damage payments
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on July 3 that it would release $2.5 million to the State of Connecticut...
New Rochelle identifies $350M in flood mitigation projects, begins some
In the wake of a study that was completed in September of last year that identified 170 flood mitigation projects with...
Husky Healthcare expansion goes into effect
On July 1, children up to age 15, regardless of their immigration status or that of their parents, will be able...
BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court says presidents, former presidents, entitled to some immunity from prosecution
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that presidents and former presidents are entitled to absolute immunity from prosecution for acts that...
Westchester’s economic development director adds a statewide position
In recent years, Westchester County's Office of Economic Development under the leadership of Director of Economic Development Bridget Gibbons has been...
Governor Ned Lamont to work from home after testing positive for Covid during Colorado vacation
Julia Bergman, Governor Ned Lamont's Director of Media Relations and Chief Spokesperson issued the following statement on June 27 around 2PM:...
Purdue Pharma civil liability deal rejected by SCOTUS
The Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling on the morning of June 27 rejecting the deal struck by...
Sale of Aquarion Water to Regional Water Authority approved by state senate
During the special session of the state senate on June 26, Democrats overrode opposition form some Republicans to authorize the sale...
Vote on quasi-public entity’s purchase of Aquarion Water scheduled for today
On June 24 the Regional Water Authority, a quasi-public entity that provides access to water throughout the New Haven region announced...
Latimer wins NY 16th District Democratic Party nomination for House over Bowman: VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBpemr8IFOc Westchester County Executive George Latimer rolled to a primary election day victory over incumbent Congressman Jamaal Bowman to capture the...
County Legislature authorizes purchase of New Rochelle land for affordable housing
The Westchester County Legislature has approved legislation authorizing the county to purchase about 0.4-acre of land at 455 Main St. in...
Redevelopment proposed for former state prison in Fishkill
Conifer Realty LLC, which is headquartered in Rochester, has been selected by New York state to transform a former state prison...
Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin pay $70 million to settle accusations of overcharging Navy
Stratford-based Sikorsky Support Services Inc. (SSSI), and Dreco Aerospace, both wholly owned subsidiaries of Lockheed-Martin, agreed to pay  $70 million to...
Closely watched congressional primary is Tuesday
With early voting ending Sunday and the Democratic Primary scheduled to take place on Tuesday June 25, Westchester County Executive George...
Attorney General William Tong seeks natural gas rate decreases
On June 20 Connecticut Attorney General William Tong filed briefs with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority seeking to decrease rates on...
