Conn. Lawmaker Again Seeks To Ban Plastic Bags
State Sen. Ed Meyer (D-Guilford) wants the state to follow in Westport's footsteps and ban plastic bags. More than 400 million plastic bags are used and thrown away each year in Connecticut.
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State Sen. Ed Meyer (D-Guilford) wants the state to follow in Westport's footsteps and ban plastic bags. More than 400 million plastic bags are used and thrown away each year in Connecticut.
Mayor Toni Harp says a 2 percent tax on high-calorie sugary drinks would reduce sales of the beverage and generate about $144 million in revenue.
Joseph Giulietti took over at the helm for Howard Permut at a time when the railroad is dealing with a number of issues.
Holder was headline speaker at the 13th annual Human Rights Campaign's "Greater New York Gala" at the Waldorf Astoria.
Black officers are alleging racism at the New Haven Police Department, including the use of the N-word during a police radio transmission in December.
Forecasters say slush and standing water from Wednesday's snow storm turned into ice as temperatures plunged below freezing overnight.
When prosecutors announced the case against Mathew Martoma in November 2012, they said it may be the most lucrative insider trading scheme of all time.
While Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy hasn't said whether he'd seek re-election this year, his State of the State address Thursday seemed to pave the way for another run.
The Tri-State Transportation Campaign found that 1,236 pedestrians were killed on roads in Connecticut, New Jersey and downstate New York between 2010 and 2012.
Fairfield resident Robert J. Purcell is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage boy with autism during the victim's grandmother's wake back in April, 2012.
The National Weather Service expects Wednesday's storm to dump 6 to 10 inches of snow and sleet in northwestern Connecticut, 5 to 9 inches in the Hartford area and 1 to 3 inches along the shoreline.
A new round of dangerous winter weather was blowing into the Tri-State area early Wednesday, with a threat of dangerous ice that could make the morning commute treacherous.
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy wants to increase the state's minimum wage to $10.10 an hour by 2017, the same rate the president proposed for the federal minimum wage.
As another snowstorm struck New York City Monday, residents of Staten Island complained about dangerous and unplowed streets – following similar complaints on the Upper East Side after a Jan. 21 snowstorm.
Some Connecticut lawmakers have urged Metro-North Railroad to fix its problems or risk losing its contract with the state.
An off-duty police officer has been hospitalized after he was attacked at a subway station Tuesday night, police sources said.
The opening ceremony was originally scheduled for Thursday, but the threat of bad weather that's expected prompted organizers to move the ceremony up.
The bulk of the rain looks to be Thursday, which is why we have declared a First Alert Weather Day.
Matchmaker Walker Ward is connecting singles at random from the backseat of his pedicab.
Police say Sanjay Samuel was shot in the head outside a Dunkin' Donuts in Cambria Heights while he was walking to school.
The bulk of the rain looks to be Thursday, which is why we have declared a First Alert Weather Day.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
The bulk of the rain looks to be Thursday, which is why we have declared a First Alert Weather Day.
Three people were killed in a storm on July 3, and two more died when another severe storm hit the area just 11 days later.
It comes in response to law enforcement saying e-bikes are causing havoc in communities all over the state.
Footage from Ring cameras shows a stunning scene, as the neighbors, surrounded by flames, ring the bell, and bang on doors and windows.
New York is looking to jump-start an offense that struggled mightily in last week's loss to the Chiefs.
The opening ceremony was originally scheduled for Thursday, but the threat of bad weather that's expected prompted organizers to move the ceremony up.
The bulk of the rain looks to be Thursday, which is why we have declared a First Alert Weather Day.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann appeared in court for a hearing Tuesday.
The first night of the Jewish New Year means families are gathering for feasts around the table. The dishes are often passed down through generations.
In a first on Long Island, the East Meadow Fire Department is using new virtual reality training to simulate life or death situations.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
It comes in response to law enforcement saying e-bikes are causing havoc in communities all over the state.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Health organizations from around the globe are joining the chorus of experts rejecting the Trump administration's claim that acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism.
The White House's autism announcement exaggerates links to Tylenol, misleads on vaccines, and sets back the field by ignoring decades of research, scientists say.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
A former stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs, who testified against the disgraced music mogul in his criminal trial, has filed a lawsuit accusing Combs of sexual abuse and violence.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Miles Mykkanen has come a long way since his musical theater dreams shifted to opera at the Juilliard School at Lincoln Center.
The opening ceremony was originally scheduled for Thursday, but the threat of bad weather that's expected prompted organizers to move the ceremony up.
The wild-card leading Cubs lost their fifth in a row after dropping all four games at Cincinnati.
The Yankees rallied to beat the White Sox 3-2 Tuesday night, securing their eighth playoff appearance in nine seasons.
New York is looking to jump-start an offense that struggled mightily in last week's loss to the Chiefs.
Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024, but injuries this season led to first-round playoffs ouster.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of their quirky local landmark.
New York City expects the World's Fair monument to reopen for limited tours by the end of 2026.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Multiple people were shot during a shooting at an ICE field office in Dallas on Wednesday morning, a senior Homeland Security official tells CBS News.
The off-duty officer, 24, was punched and fell onto the tracks, sources said. He was hospitalized in stable condition with pain in the body and head.
Due to the threat of bad weather on Thursday, the opening ceremony for the Ryder Cup has been moved up to Wednesday afternoon.
President Trump has returned to the White House after delivering a combative speech to the United Nations General Assembly. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
immy Kimmel returned to his long-running late-night show Tuesday, less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
