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An MTA deal is preventing upgrades on the Long Island Railroad. A Bridgeport political group was cleared of allegations that they worked too closely with a politician. A Connecticut energy bill has bipartisan support. Plus, how Connecticut is trying to fix campaign corruption.

Connecticut lawmakers have a budget deal. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal is back from his seventh trip to Ukraine. His colleague, Senator Chris Murphy, is launching a new fundraising PAC. Plus, New York State is imposing new laws on companies that let customers buy now and pay later.

A new poll reveals Connecticut voters are pretty split on their feelings on the governor. One of horse racing's most prestigious events is coming to the new Belmont Park. President Trump says New Haven is not compliant with federal immigration policy. Plus, a conversation with Julian Schlossberg.

Connecticut Democrats reach an agreement with the governor on a budget. President Trump hits a roadblock in shutting down congestion pricing. How an effort to revoke visas for Chinese college students could impact schools in our region. Plus, the latest from WSHU's Off the Path.

Research out of St. Joseph's University looks at microplastics in marine life. But first, a man is in custody following a shooting last night at a Waterbury mall. New York lawmakers look to prevent deportation flights from the state's airports. Plus, the Connecticut House approves a controversial housing bill.

A conversation with globally renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. But first, Rockville General will close all but two services. Suffolk Police shut down five Long Island businesses related to illegal marijuana sales. And Pratt and Whitney machinists end their strike.

A controversial housing bill in Connecticut has been stalled by Democrats. Suffolk police will increase presence on the roads and water this weekend. Plus, a look at an effort to get more kids on the tennis court.

The U.S. House passes President Trump's domestic policy bill. Governor Lamont will sign a bill expanding protections for undocumented immigrants. There are a few items in the New York state budget that seem to make everyone happy. Plus, a look at the latest season of WSHU's Off the Path.

The grades are in for our region's beaches from Save the Sound. Connecticut's clean energy industry is the fastest growing in the Northeast. Bridgeport officials meet today to discuss the future of that infamous smoke stack. Plus, more medical professionals are turning to social prescribing.

Empire Wind is back on track. The first selectman from Bethany, Connecticut resigns amid a child sex abuse scandal. A look at the unofficial kick-off to Long Island summer. Plus, Connecticut lawmakers have three weeks to pass a biennial budget.

New Haven could be the next Connecticut city to add school bus cameras. Long Island food banks say household hunger is getting worse. Electric boat reaches an agreement with submarine design unions. Plus, a Revolutionary War artifact found in our region has a new permanent home.

Connecticut Democrats and the governor are at odds over a Medicaid deficit. SUNY will expand access to associate degree programs. A new report shows food insecurity in Connecticut has continued to rise since COVID. Plus, a group of Long Islanders are on a mission to uncover a piece of hidden history.

Lawmakers from Connecticut confront RFK Jr. at hearings over the HHS budget. Long Island lawmakers hold out for SALT. The EPA announces it'll roll back limits on PFAS in Long Island waters. Plus, these little fish will have access to their historical breeding grounds for the first time in centuries.

Long Island lawmakers denounce a law moving elections to even years. A Connecticut bill would give state control to town-run summer camps. New York homeland security officials warn parents about a dangerous new TikTok trend. Plus, WSHU heard from you about your climate concerns.

Governor Hochul lays out how the state budget helps Long Islanders. Senator Murphy says he wants to block arm sales to countries that do business with the Trump family. A new report finds a rise in antisemitism in Connecticut schools. Plus, how one local hospital puts an emphasis on mental health crisis care.

Connecticut lawmakers want a trade agreement with Puerto Rico. A new technical high school is being built in Bridgeport. Some Long Island schools have cybersecurity problems. Plus, what's going on with disaster funding for local Connecticut farmers.

The Connecticut House is requiring insurance providers to cover a certain kind of testing. Connecticut is also getting a new U.S. Attorney. Get a guide to the state parks in the Long Island Sound region. Plus, the last segment of WSHU's Side Hustle.

Plans to reshape PURA hit a major roadblock. A closer look at the recent spending bills being passed in New York. Golf fans have a chance to snag free tickets to this year's Ryder Cup on Long Island. Plus, a conversation on the Pope.

There's a new law in Suffolk to help protect animals. How cuts to AmeriCorps will impact Connecticut. New York will tap into its rainy day fund for unemployment insurance debt. Plus, Imani Winds speaks to WSHU.

New York and Connecticut sue the government over clean energy projects. Some Connecticut lawmakers are calling for stronger protections for kids on social media. A congressman from out of state held an in-person town hall with Long Islanders over the weekend. Plus, how much do our siblings influence our future?

Machinists at Pratt and Whitney are on strike. The space that held the Cricket World Cup on Long Island last summer is still inaccessible to the public. New York's AG sues the Trump administration over firings at HHS. Plus, what it's really like for refugee families that resettle in Connecticut.

Calls to Connecticut's mental health hotline were up 30% last year. Governor Hochul touts a pending law that would mean tougher penalties for criminals who wear a mask. Connecticut's AG says he needs more money to fund lawsuits against the Trump administration. Plus, nearly one in five Connecticut lawmakers are landlords -- what that could mean for housing policy.

Tweed airport in New Haven takes a major step towards expansion. Suffolk officials announce a crackdown on gang violence in the county. New York lawmakers look to put a moratorium on one harmful fertilizer substitute. Plus, the latest from WSHU's Side Hustle series.

Connecticut Republicans say Senator Murphy's town hall tour of red states is signaling a run for higher office. Stony Brook University loses a grant from the Navy. Connecticut nonprofits say the proposed state budget would do little to help them out. Plus, what does Avelo's future look like in New Haven?

Connecticut's top lawmakers discuss the first 100 days of President Trump's second term. A tentative budget has been passed in New York this week. Plus, a look at a one-of-a-kind film festival is coming to Long Island this summer.

Senator Chris Murphy is on a town hall tour, but not in his home state of Connecticut. The Trump administration further weighs in on a Native American school mascot ban in New York. Connecticut wildlife experts call for a statewide ban on rodenticides. Plus, a Hamptons art studio showcases Shinnecock history and culture.

The Nature Conservancy of Connecticut has unveiled a plan to restore marshes at Rocky Neck State Park. George Santos is sentenced to more than seven years in prison. Nineteen Long Island water supplies contain PFAS. UConn makes its biggest ever fundraising push. Plus, fans of the show Gilmore Girls descend on New Milford, Connecticut.

Las Vegas Sands drops its bid for a casino in Nassau. A Connecticut judge rules in favor of community groups who protested UI poles in Fairfield. President Trump's tariff war has local grocers concerned. Plus, how Chris Murphy is doing things differently from his congressional colleagues.

Nassau police announce the identities of two victims associated with the Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation. Negotiations on mask restrictions continue in New York. Two New Haven nonprofits join forces amid federal funding cuts. Plus, Connecticut veterans say they're worried about cuts at the VA.

A group of Long Islanders rally against a decision to stop work on Empire Wind. A coastal education center works to inspire the next generation of science stars. Plus, a Nassau nature preserve adds bat boxes to combat a growing insect problem.

A report finds Suffolk faces a number of obstacles in balancing its budget. Private special education providers oppose a plan in Connecticut to localize services. A bill in Connecticut would put a tax on sugary drinks. Plus, our region remembers Pope Francis.

Senator Blumenthal demands answers as to why hundreds of student visas are being revoked by ICE. Spring is here -- is your yard bear-proof? A renovation of Penn Station will no longer be overseen by the MTA. Plus, how one award-winning artist finds inspiration on Long Island.

Offshore wind planned for Long Island waters hits a roadblock. Connecticut will keep DEI practices in schools despite an order from the Trump administration. Congresswoman Laura Gillen hosts an in-person town hall. Plus, Connecticut lawmakers seek solutions to a mounting trash problem.

New York officials say their climate change will continue despite an executive order from President Trump. The fight between Avelo Airlines and the state of Connecticut continues. Nassau County sees a spike in rabies cases in animals over the past year and a half. Plus, a conversation with one of America's most well-known Jesuit priests.

U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro pushes for an expansion of the child tax credit. Stony Brook University says a handful of its international students have had their visas revoked. A union leader says there is a staffing crisis at Waterbury Hospital. Plus, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to WSHU.

UConn basketball fans celebrated the women's national championship win. Teacher lay-offs in Bridgeport may be on the table to close a budget gap. Officials say an invasive beetle puts Long Island at risk for more wildfires. Plus, in a world where everything is going digital, one Mystic record shop withstands the test of time.

Lawmakers from our region traded barbs last night during a CNN town hall. Southampton will phase out some of its sand mines over the next seven years. Some Long Island environmentalists are unhappy with Lee Zeldin's performance as head of the EPA. A bill in Connecticut would raise the age a child can be arrested. Plus, the latest from WSHU's Side Hustle series.

Wildlife experts share early findings from a three-year survey of Long Island's land mammals. Suffolk police announce a road safety crackdown. Connecticut Democrats want the governor to declare a fiscal emergency over Medicaid. Lawmakers from our region look to challenge President Trump's tariffs. Plus, Connecticut librarians say they're worried about the future.

The Suffolk County executive presented his State of the County address yesterday. Connecticut could tighten laws preventing police from working with ICE. Long Island Congressman Andrew Garbarino says SALT relief is on the way. The New York State budget is now more than a week late. Plus, how potential cuts at the National Weather Service could impact our region.

Researchers reveal concerning trends related to Long Island's bays. East Hampton will get a much needed emergency care facility this spring. Environmental officials will burn over 100 acres of Connecticut forest this month. Avelo Airlines will carry out deportation flights. Plus, Connecticut Democrats are united in combating President Trump's agenda, but issues remain.

Scientists encourage folks who live near the Sound to replace aging septic tanks. Residents from our region and across the country took part in protests of DOGE over the weekend. New York lawmakers go back and forth on a public masking ban. Investigators release body camera footage from a police shooting in Bridgeport last week. Plus, how will tariffs impact Long Island?

Republican lawmakers in Connecticut are launching a statewide tour to challenge Democratic policies. Advocates are concerned about the staffing cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program. Rallies protesting the Trump Administration are planned for this weekend. Plus, how N-I-L deals have changed March Madness.

Job cuts at an energy assistance program could impact 200,000 Connecticut residents. A new poll shows the cost of food and housing are top concerns for Long Islanders. An MS-13 leader was arrested in Nassau County this week. Plus, will Governor Lamont's plan for universal pre-K prevail?

Governor Lamont wants to cut Connecticut's digital media tax credit from 30 to 25 percent. Our region joins other states in suing the Trump administration over public health grants. The latest on budget negotiations in New York. An investigation is underway into an officer-involved shooting in Bridgeport. Plus, a look at the nonprofit that's helping women find work, and find themselves along the way.

New legislation looks to crack down on street takeovers. Former Congressman Anthony D'Esposito has been nominated for a spot in the Trump administration. Plus, a new wildlife documentary follows migratory birds from our region and beyond.

New Haven will build a new compost facility amid a state-wide waste crisis. Hearings began today over DNA evidence related to the Long Island serial killer case. Officials remind residents to be vigilant as we head into tick season. Plus, the Metropolitan Opera comes to Fairfield.

New York moves closer to a school cell phone ban. Ranked choice voting could be coming to Connecticut soon. Connecticut lawmakers announce a new AI caucus. Plus, the latest from WSHU's side Hustle series.

New York launches a new competition to engage birdwatchers. Two Connecticut healthcare giants are fast approaching their contract negotiation deadline. New York officials make progress on the cleanup of Bethpage Community Park. Plus, the Connecticut theater helping adults with disabilities.

Green energy groups lay out their agenda for Long Island. A Connecticut bill to protect the state's healthcare system gets mixed reviews. About 40% of home care patients in New York still haven't taken advantage of a new payment program. Plus, Governor Lamont and lawmakers are at odds over Medicaid-covered GLP-1s.

A bill restricting cell phones in schools advances in Connecticut. Governor Hochul proposes some new changes to New York's criminal justice system. A yearly animal ritual in New England is not quite the same as it once was. Plus, a look at a new exhibit at Hartford's Wadsworth Atheneum.

Governor Hochul invites congestion pricing critics to see the results firsthand. New Haven joins a group of cities suing the Trump administration over federal cuts. East Hampton residents will take part in a world-wide lights-out event this weekend. A new bill would allow drone operators to help out Connecticut farmers. Plus, this month marks five years since the Covid-19 pandemic turned our lives upside down.