Connecticut governor announces efforts to keep residents safe from flooding
Amid climate change and growing severe weather incidents, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont wants to make the state more resilient.
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Amid climate change and growing severe weather incidents, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont wants to make the state more resilient.
Connecticut's new legislative session kicked off Wednesday with Gov. Ned Lamont delivering his State of the State address.
Connecticut officials including Gov. Ned Lamont held a briefing to discuss historic flooding that devastated parts of the state.
Two people were found dead in Oxford, Connecticut and over 100 were rescued from extreme flooding statewide.
Extreme flooding in western Connecticut killed at least one person, while over 100 people were rescued. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
At least 100 people were evacuated by search and rescue teams in Connecticut due to severe flooding, Gov. Ned Lamont said.
More workers in Connecticut could soon be eligible for more paid sick days. Currently, only specific retail and service companies with more than 50 workers are required to offer up to 40 hours of paid sick time.
More protections are coming to Connecticut families whose loved ones are killed in the line of duty. Gov. Ned Lamont signed legislation Wednesday that establishes the Fallen Officer Fund.
The vital stretch of I-95 between New York City and Boston is not expected to reopen for days after a fuel truck crashed and went up in flames. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
A vital stretch of I-95 has been shut down for over 24 hours after a fuel truck crashed and burst into flames. The highway cannot reopen until crews demolish an overpass that was damaged.
The I-95 overpass in Norwalk, Connecticut that was damaged in a fiery tanker truck crash is being demolished, but the highway remains partially closed.
I-95 in Norwalk, Connecticut was closed in both directions and may not reopen for days after a fuel truck crashed and burst into flames under an overpass.
Gov. Ned Lamont said a truck fire and fuel spill has completely shut down I-95 in Norwalk and it's unclear when it will reopen.
Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Connecticut is closed in both directions after a fuel truck crashed and burst into flames Thursday morning.
Lieberman died Wednesday in New York City after complications from a fall, his family said. He was 82.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont delivered his annual State of the State address Wednesday and unveiled his $26 billion budget. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49o3wv3
The governor gave an upbeat assessment of the state and its finances, countering calls from some of his fellow Democrats to raise taxes on the wealthy so more money can be spent on higher education and social services.
Lamont will also release his fiscal year 2025 budget adjustment proposal, along with other legislation he's asking lawmakers to consider this year.
Lamont also released his fiscal year 2025 budget adjustment proposal, along with other legislation he's asking lawmakers to consider.
Connecticut could soon become the first state to cancel medical debt for thousands of residents. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3vZLJfn
Gov. Ned Lamont says $6.5 million in unused COVID funds would help pay off the debt.
Lawmakers in Connecticut are calling on Congress to act on gun violence. Gov. Ned Lamont says new laws the state passed over the last decade are helping, but he says more needs to be done.
It includes a ban on openly carrying firearms in public, which Lamont said will make a difference in public safety.
They include a ban on openly carrying firearms in public. Gov. Ned Lamont said the new laws will make a difference in public safety. CBS New York Jessica Moore reports.
Gov. Ned Lamont announced more than 177,000 students will be eligible for free breakfast and more than 13,000 will get free lunch for the upcoming school year.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and 12 rebounds and the Pistons beat the Knicks 100-94 on Monday night in Game 2 of their playoff series.
Francisco Lindor hit two more home runs and the Mets held off the Phillies 5-4 on Monday night in their first meeting this season.
José Ramírez hit a three-run homer in the third inning, helping the Guardians beat the AL-leading Yankees 6-4 on Monday night.
Some New Jersey residents who made the trip to the Vatican to get a glimpse of Pope Francis on Easter Sunday are now overwhelmed with sadness.
Pope Francis was from Argentina and at age 76 became the first South American pope.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and 12 rebounds and the Pistons beat the Knicks 100-94 on Monday night in Game 2 of their playoff series.
Pope Francis was from Argentina and at age 76 became the first South American pope.
Simple words and gentle gestures -- that is how Long Islanders remember Pope Francis, a pontiff they loved and respected.
As the world mourns Pope Francis' death, CBS News New York's Tony Aiello looks back on the past 12 years covering the pope.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Gov. Kathy Hochul "New York risks serious consequences" unless it stops collecting congestion pricing tolls.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
The stock market's wild ride is having an impact on families who use a 529 college savings account, a tax-free way for parents to save for educational expenses.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
Wind gusts between 30-45 mph will persist into Wednesday across the Tri-State Area
The UConn women's basketball team celebrated its NCAA championship with a victory parade Sunday in downtown Hartford.
Some New Jersey residents who made the trip to the Vatican to get a glimpse of Pope Francis on Easter Sunday are now overwhelmed with sadness.
A jury has convicted Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, for her role in a years-long bribery scheme with her husband.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Gov. Kathy Hochul "New York risks serious consequences" unless it stops collecting congestion pricing tolls.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
A New Jersey woman says ICE arrested her husband during a routine meeting about his immigration status, though he has no criminal history.
Simple words and gentle gestures -- that is how Long Islanders remember Pope Francis, a pontiff they loved and respected.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Gov. Kathy Hochul "New York risks serious consequences" unless it stops collecting congestion pricing tolls.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
Investigators say they are not ruling anything out in the search for a Long Island couple missing since March 30.
The Trump administration says it is taking control of the $7 billion plan to renovate New York City's Penn Station and sidelining the MTA.
A jury has convicted Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, for her role in a years-long bribery scheme with her husband.
Vice President JD Vance said he was "happy to see him yesterday," though he noted that Pope Francis "was obviously very ill."
President Trump released a statement after the Vatican announced Pope Francis' death on Monday.
Former President Joe Biden, who is Catholic, said Pope Francis was "unlike any who came before him," adding that "I am better for having known him."
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
Doctors in New York City were able to save the lives of three children with one heart transplant. Here's how.
A grieving family in Queens wants answers after a young woman died two weeks after giving birth to twins. They believe it was due to complications with her C-section, but say the hospital is not giving them any answers.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Travelers who stopped at a New Jersey Turnpike service area in Middlesex County earlier this month may have been exposed to measles, state health officials say.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in court Friday as a judge denies to delay his sex trafficking and racketeering trial by two months.
The Frick Collection, housed in a luxurious Gilded Age mansion on Fifth Avenue, reopened after the museum's five-year renovation.
Nine jurors were picked Wednesday on the second day of jury selection in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Popular stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze has been named the host of the 77th Emmy Awards airing on CBS on Sept
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and 12 rebounds and the Pistons beat the Knicks 100-94 on Monday night in Game 2 of their playoff series.
Francisco Lindor hit two more home runs and the Mets held off the Phillies 5-4 on Monday night in their first meeting this season.
José Ramírez hit a three-run homer in the third inning, helping the Guardians beat the AL-leading Yankees 6-4 on Monday night.
Logan Stankoven scored two second-period goals as the Hurricanes beat the Devils 4-1 on Sunday to open their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series.
Max Fried lost a no-hit bid in the Yankees' 4-0 win over the Rays on Sunday just as the bottom of the eighth inning was about to start.
A computer training school in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx is looking for applicants for a coding fellowship.
After more than 10 years, the Ice Bucket Challenge is back. But this time, it's to raise awareness about mental health.
A Brooklyn-based developer is planning to make history by constructing the tallest Passive House skyscraper in the world in NYC.
Bronx residents are voicing their issues with the Department of Sanitation's compost enforcement and fines in NYC.
Linda Collazo is hoping music will help change the lives of children in the Bronx.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York's Rob Marciano says our next chance for rain may not happen until the weekend.
In 2015, Julia Bruzzese was a 12-year-old seeking a blessing from the pope. On Monday night, she told CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis how the spiritual encounter changed her life.
As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, the grill that cooked the food hasn't been used since that day.
CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has more on how New Yorkers are honoring the pontiff, and reflecting on his legacy.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan looks back on the pontiff's remarkable 12 years as the leader of the Catholic Church.
