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Under a bill that cleared the Connecticut House of Representatives, towns that allow more apartments near mass transit would get priority on state infrastructure funds.
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Many advocates say state leaders could be doing more to protect LGBTQ+ students, but the debate among lawmakers is far from settled.
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University officials from the Long Island school said 29 individuals were arrested. Among them were students, faculty, and community members outside the campus.
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Students protesting late Wednesday night were tackled to the ground by the Yale Police Department and arrested, according to videos posted to social media by organizers.
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A bite-sized look at what else we’re hearing: Subway has been accrued by Roark Capital. The equity company is now under investigation for monopolizing the fast food sandwich market.
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The Hartford-based band of five was selected as a favorite among judges for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest — and for WSHU Public Radio — out of more than 6,000 submissions from all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
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United Illuminating wants to install dozens of monopoles near Metro-North railroad tracks in Southport, Fairfield and Bridgeport. The company said it's needed to bring power to the community — but residents want the cables buried.
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Connecticut’s latest consensus revenue forecast projects the state will end its fiscal year with a $256 million surplus.
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A bite-sized look at what else we’re hearing: Long Island Power Authority assets are at risk of climate change-induced floods, extreme heat waves and severe storms, a new study finds. And an investigation into a threat at the Connecticut State Capitol is ongoing.
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NPR is giving up-and-coming musicians a chance at their own Tiny Desk concert. Thousands have entered, including many from our region. WSHU’s Eda Uzunlar spoke with an acoustic pop duo about how growing up on Long Island inspires their sound.
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The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy ranked Hartford 36th, New Haven 50th, and Bridgeport 68th out of 75 cities across the U.S.
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Gov. Ned Lamont keynoted a legislative lunch hosted by the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce. It was part of his statewide tour to update local municipal and business leaders on what his administration is up to.