The state is named for the Connecticut River , a major US river that approximately bisects the state .
It is part of New England , although portions of it are often grouped with New York and New Jersey as the Tri-state area .
The state is named for the Connecticut River , a major Tri-state river that approximately bisects the state .
It is part of New England , although portions of it are often grouped with New York and New Jersey as the Tri-state area .