Government
Disappointing job gains close out 2015, start 2016
The Connecticut Department of Labor has released revised numbers for 2015 showing significantly less job gains than originally estimated and tepid...
Residents weigh in on Tappan Zee Bridge parking area plans
People shared their thoughts on the state's final choices for parking at the Tarrytown entrance to the new bridge's pedestrian and...
Home health care on front line of proposed $15 minimum wage
Homecare agencies and their workers illustrate the challenges and benefits of a $15 minimum wage.
Kennedy Center buckling under cuts to disabled services
Families of people with disabilities describe struggles and hardships that come when their loved ones don't receive the services they need.
Mount Vernon approves $108 million school debt
Voters agreed by more than a three to one margin to finance repairs and additions to city schools.
Column: Business growth works with smart growth in Stratford
Stratford stands out as a business-friendly community that has attracted top employers, and is one of the top towns in the...
Victoria and Peter Newman named 2016 Connecticut Small Business People of the Year
Victoria and Peter Newman were recognized for their work leading the Greenwich Education Group, which provides an array of academic services...
NY Comptroller: Budget season opportunity to simplify education funding
The way New York funds public education is overly complicated and could use more transparency, state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said...
First County Bank CEO appointed to New York Federal Reserve Bank Advisory Council
Reyno A. Giallongo, Jr., chairman and CEO of First County Bank, has been appointed by the Federal Reserve Bank of New...
Mount Vernon votes on $108 million debt for schools
Voters will decide today if they want to invest in their aging schools.
Column: Danbury taking holistic approach to smart growth
From having to rebuild after it was looted and burned in the Revolutionary War, Danbury has been a city that has...
$300 million Starwood Capital Port Chester development looms over village elections
With all six seats on the Port Chester Board of Trustees up for grabs in elections last Tuesday, candidates, residents and...
EPA recognizes Connecticut and New York companies for environmental awareness
Several companies headquartered in Connecticut and New York have been recognized by federal Environmental Protection Agency for their efforts to reduce...
Column: Riverfront renewal helping Poughkeepsie revitalize
In the latest in our series on smart growth, Poughkeepsie community development coordinator Paul Hesse addresses the importance of the connecting...
Old New Rochelle neighborhood looks for economic spur
New Rochelle's ethnic gateway wants to exploit its hidden assets to stimulate development.
