After All Things

Attorney General William Tong reacts to the Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship. A handful of new laws take effect in Connecticut tomorrow. Our region is about to be under a heat dome for the next few days. Plus, meet Deborah Sampson -- the woman who disguised herself as a man to enlist in the U.S. military 250 years ago.

Connecticut will offer free or reduced transit fares this weekend for America250 celebrations. A Newsday investigation finds Adventure Land racked up dozens of safety violations over the past few years. America’s bird is not a big fan of this Fourth of July tradition. Plus, the legacy of the liberty tree!

Fairfield police say speed cameras are working. Voters weigh in on Governor Hochul’s performance. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Birdsong Break. And experts work to make AI a safer mental health tool.

Professional golfers and commentators are not happy with Long Island fans. The minimum wage would be raised to $25 an hour under a new bill introduced by Chris Murphy. Could New York host another winter Olympics? Plus, a look at the increased use of AI in healthcare.

Long Islanders select party candidates for congressional seats. New York countersues the Trump Administration over immigration policies. Connecticut wants to put more money towards Shoreline East. Plus, meet a group of scholars on a mission to save analog recordings.

Acres of open space in Connecticut will be bought by the state for preservation. The Trump administration sues New York over its immigration policies. Speed cameras in Milford start issuing tickets today. Plus, June is peak visiting time for this historic Connecticut park.

Long Islanders will choose candidates for three congressional districts tomorrow. A Bridgeport community celebrates Cape Verde’s historic World Cup debut! Plus, Connecticut is pouring millions into the emerging quantum industry.

Tomorrow is Juneteenth — a look at today's Hartford celebration. Five Long Island school districts hold budget re-votes. Plus, the Gilgo Beach serial killer has been sentenced — at look back at the case that spanned over a decade.

The Gilgo Beach serial killer has been sentenced to life in prison. New York city will celebrate the Knicks tomorrow with a ticker tap parade. Plus, with older power plants shutting down in New York, advocates say there’s not enough new power to fill the gap.

Did you know Long Island played a pretty big role in the American Revolution? A nearby salt marsh restoration project could serve as an example for others around the region. Plus, the Bridgeport community wants librarians back in schools.

Long Island law enforcement lay out the rules around e-bikes. Police are investigating heavy gunfire in Bridgeport from over the weekend. Contamination at a Sag Harbor property is sticking around a decade after clean up. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s the Making of U.S.

Connecticut will increase job benefits for first responders. New York’s state budget is bigger than previously thought. Our region could see more people taking “staycations” this summer thanks to inflation. Plus, WSHU’s Birdsong Break!

Dozens of our region’s hospitals could be fined for not publishing information about their pricing. A Long Island nonprofit helps folks navigate the new rules around SNAP. Governor Lamont weighs in on the senate race in Maine. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Good at Heart.

The latest in a docuseries on underwater ecosystems will feature marine life off Long Island’s south shore and Montauk Point. What’s to become of the old Remington Arms factory in Bridgeport? New York bars are allowed to extend hours during the World Cup, and Haitian New Yorkers celebrate the team's return to the event!

The city of New Britain wants Erin Stewart to pay back hundreds of thousands of dollars of allegedly misused funds. Prosecutors on Long Island are cracking down on serial shoplifters. Plus, Connecticut makes a big investment to get kids interested in engineering.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin touts Long Island Sound preservation efforts during a visit to Long Island. This weekend’s storm knocked out power for thousands in our region. A bill in New York would crack down on so-called surveillance pricing. Plus, an effort to bring classical music to the Suffolk County community.

Connecticut lawmakers want to protect a USDA research center in the state from closing. Pennies are a step closer to being a thing of the past in New York. The unique way scientists are working to save American elm trees. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Birdsong Break.

Greenwich gets a national award for how it handles elections. Thousands of Connecticut residents will have some or all medical debt erased. Plus, the latest in the controversies surrounding the former mayor of New Britian Erin Stewart.

The Attorneys General for Connecticut and New York are suing the Trump Administration over offshore wind. A Hartford Courant investigation finds more alleged misconduct from former gubernatorial candidate Erin Stewart. Plus, most New Yorkers have heard them, even if they’ve never seen them -- why one iconic nighttime resident may need a helping hand!

The 2024 autopsy continues, and Chris Murphy is weighing in. Did the school cell phone ban actually help Long Island students? Plus, it’s the latest from WSHU’s Digital Citizen.

A Suffolk man is the first in New York to contract a rare tick-borne disease. Speed cameras go live in Fairfield today. The Shinnecock Nation pushes back on plans to create an express lane for traffic near their land. Plus, a New Haven pride center reopens just in time for Pride Month.

Unilever’s new global innovation center will now be in downtown New Haven. The republican candidate for New York governor weighs in on the new state budget. A Long Island firework show was cancelled over concern for nearby bald eagles. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s The Making of U.S. and Birdsong Break.

The “Connecticut is boring” narrative? Officially outdated, according to the state’s social media creators. A Long Island post office could be named to honor Luis Alverez. Retiring Connecticut Senate President Martin Looney was praised at a special session. Plus, New York finally has a budget.

Two Long Island communities will get millions for groundwater clean-up. Governor Lamont signs the state budget into law. Connecticut’s AG will lead an investigation into the gaming platform Roblox. Plus, a controversial industrial park is coming to Suffolk.

Officials want Long Islanders to be on the lookout for algal blooms this summer. Connecticut lawmakers express concern over how parking lot license plate readers are being used. New York will not require registration for e-bikes, for now. Plus, hurricane season this year doesn't look too bad!

Connecticut state parks expand access for folks with mobility issues. How to save at the pump if you plan on traveling this Memorial Day weekend. Governor Lamont criticizes a requested Eversource rate hike. A handful of Long Island school districts failed to pass a budget this month. Plus, there are a few animals to be mindful of this spring.

Does Ryan Fazio want Trump’s endorsement for Connecticut governor? Governor Hochul joins moderate Democrats in other states in securing new laws to protect immigrants. Suffolk police roll out a new device to help detect impaired drivers. Plus, is Connecticut business friendly?

Save the Sound releases their annual beach report ahead of the swimming season. President Trump was in Connecticut today for the Coast Guard Academy graduation. The Nassau County executive says the Governor should not be let off the hook for the LIRR strike. Plus, a unique fish passage project in Connecticut is the country’s first.

The three day strike on the Long Island Railroad is over. A top Connecticut university system official resigns amid a scandal with other leaders. New York delays its rollout of electric school buses. Plus the latest from WSHU’s Long Story Short.

LIRR workers are on strike. Ryan Fazio is Connecticut Republicans nominee for governor. A landmark food transparency law in New York awaits the governor’s signature. Plus, it’s the latest from WSHU’s The Making of U.S.

The Justice Department says Yale University’s School of Medicine is illegally discriminating on the basis of race. New York still can’t pass a budget. Connecticut is backstopping some federal cuts to research programs at UConn. Plus, a visit to Connecticut’s accordion museum.

Governor Hochul weighs in on the potential LIRR strike. Erin Stewart suspends her campaign for Connecticut governor. Two Long Island communities get a boost for downtown revitalization projects. Plus, a conversation with comedian Lisa Lampanelli.

Connecticut announces its America 250 lineup of celebrations. A state judge says Bruce Blakeman can access public funds for his campaign for New York governor. A federal grant will expand access to local food in eastern Connecticut schools. Plus, it’s the latest from WSHU’s Good at Heart.

Luke Bronin beats incumbent John Larson as Democrats’ choice for the U.S. House in Hartford. Suffolk officials ask the Navy to move quickly on the Calverton clean up. Tweed New Haven Airport gets a federal boost for expansion. Plus, what’s in Connecticut’s new wide-ranging state labor law.

New York is poised to roll back its climate law, and activists are not happy. Experts say swimming in Long Island Sound this summer comes with some increased risk. A Long Island Latino advocacy group wants the East End to adopt a new public safety law. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Long Story Short.

Breaking down the races for Connecticut’s U.S. representatives. A new report details which Long Island schools are suffering most from funding cuts. The Jazz Loft in Stony Brook turns 10-years-old this month -- a look at how the iconic spot is celebrating the milestone. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Birdsong Break.

Does New York have a budget? The governor and a top lawmaker don’t seem to agree. Breaking down Connecticut’s newly passed tech bills. Plus, NPR Weekend Edition host Scott Simon speaks with WSHU.

Environmental non-profit Save The Sound is celebrating 10 years of their unified water study of Long Island Sound. Connecticut lawmakers express concern over election integrity. Border czar Tom Homan threatens New York with more ICE presence if the state puts new restrictions on their efforts. Plus, Tony award winner Laura Benanti speaks with WSHU.

Governor Hochul's approval rating is down, but her lead over her Republican opponent has increased. A new Connecticut law bans ICE agents from wearing masks in the state. A new report finds cell phone bans in schools are not leading to better test scores. Plus, it’s the latest from WSHU’s Digital Citizen.

How the war in Iran is impacting farmers here at home. First, Connecticut lawmakers approve a $28 billion state budget. Nassau is getting new ballot reading machines. Plus, water bills are expected to go up in one Connecticut town to better filter out PFAS.

Upgrades are underway at four train stations in the Connecticut valley. The latest on what to expect at the gas pump in our region. Connecticut legislators move forward on a bill that expands data privacy laws. Plus, WSHU’s Birdsong Break and the latest from Good at Heart.

Officials say contamination at the former Grumman plant in Calverton is now threatening the Peconic River. Lawyers will represent New Haven for free in an immigration lawsuit from the Trump administration. A look at the tax returns of New York’s gubernatorial candidates. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s The Making of U.S.

Long Islanders are defined by their waterways, but when the water comes closer, is it better to move away from the shoreline or bolster it? First, a debate over car insurance rates continues to hold up the New York State budget. Plus, tentative budget deal in Connecticut includes a boost for towns facing deficits.

A New York state bill on food ingredient transparency is on the governor's desk. A bill banning cell phones in Connecticut schools moves forward. The New York state budget gets delayed…again. There are plans to turn the old Remington site in Connecticut into a nature preserve. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Long Story Short.

Governor Lamont gives an update on I-91 construction near Meriden. A proposed capital projects budget for Suffolk County outlines infrastructure in need of updates. Firefighters battle a major blaze on Fire Island. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Digital Citizen.

Amtrak sues Metro North. Connecticut’s AG backs tougher penalties for deepfake sexual abuse. Advocates call on New Haven officials to do more for the unhoused. Plus, the state makes moves to impose more oversight over homeschool families.

PURA says it’ll soon decrease rates for consumers. Details on a new Connecticut gun reform bill. Electric Boat breaks ground on a North Stonington facility. Plus, how to save money while saving the environment.

Ornithologist Scott Weidensaul shares some Earth Day optimism. A new report details the health of Long Island waterways. Plus, how your choices at the grocery store can support the environment.

Long Island advocates celebrate moves in offshore wind. Erin Stewart comes under fire for recent comments during her campaign for Connecticut governor. New York republicans push for a bill to let Bruce Blakeman access public funds for his gubernatorial campaign. Plus, it’s the latest from WSHU’s The Making of U.S.

A conversation with Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz. But first, immigration advocates say a proposal from Governor Hochul on ICE has them concerned. Bridgeport looks to crack down on parking violations. Plus, two Connecticut aquariums are recognized as some of the best in the nation.