Fairfield County is the subject of a new study on the economic benefits of racial equity. Long Island residents push back on an electric school bus mandate. New England’s overdose numbers are staggering. And Bridgeport’s re-do mayoral election is tomorrow.

Long Island nurses in the Northwell Health system avoid a strike. Governor Lamont wants Connecticut towns to share some resources. Offshore wind projects planned for Long Island’s south shore get final federal approval. And has Connecticut’s increased minimum wage created a living wage?

Advocates say a Connecticut law meant to create more diversity in small business needs improvement. An executive order in Nassau bans trans-women from competing in women’s sports. And Connecticut officials warn residents about more sophisticated phone scams.

Fairfield County has some of the worst ozone pollution on the eastern seaboard. Southampton will again delay construction of a battery energy storage system. And Connecticut university officials are not happy with proposed cuts in funding.

Governor Lamont endorses Joe Ganim for mayor of Bridgeport. A new Siena College poll doesn’t look good for Governor Hochul. Connecticut Democrats lay out their legislative priorities. And this year marks the 100th anniversary of New York’s state parks!

Connecticut parents are confused over a new law on Kindergarten eligibility. The South Fork Wind project enters its final stages. And a new exhibit at the New Haven Museum documents black history in the city.

Long Island will largely be left out of a re-drawing of state district lines. Connecticut will tackle a slew of transportation-related bills. Suffolk County leads the nation in a tick-related allergy. And a Waterbury art exhibit captures feelings about a changing environment.

An emergency bill in Connecticut will fund heating assistance programs this winter. More folks are enrolling in the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund. And environmental advocates push for more green spaces in Connecticut’s urban areas.

New York Republicans urge the state to cooperate with ICE. Governor Lamont wants an additional $43 million to fund early childhood education. Eversource says it plans to sell Aquarion water company. Tom Suozzi wins NY-3’s congressional seat. And love is in the air at the New England Aquarium!

This morning’s storm dumped between six and nine inches of snow on our region. The special election for a George Santos replacement is today. Connecticut’s state university system is seeking an extra $47 million for the next fiscal year. And the unique way these local lovebirds celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Why are Connecticut drivers so angry? New legislation could connect thousands of Long Island homes to the internet. NY-3’s special election to replace George Santos is tomorrow. And the saga surrounding Kosta Diamantis continues.

Candidates for the congressional seat in NY-3 faced off in a debate last night. Governor Lamont proposes making intentional misreporting a class D felony for Connecticut police. AARP New York says Governor Hochul’s budget proposal neglects family caregivers. And a Navy SEAL’s case tests a Pentagon rule on extremism.

Governor Hochul wants 15,000 housing units built on state land to address a housing shortage in New York. The Connecticut Attorney General has closed an investigation into the Connecticut Port Authority. A new study looks at the role SUNY has played in the local economy. And a new effort is exposing college students to careers in local journalism.

Long Island Sound advocates say they’ll appeal a federal decision to expand Tweed New Haven Airport. Offshore wind developers met with environmentalists about projects in the New York Bight. Mayor Justin Elicker joined a New Haven tenant union in petitioning their landlord. And Governor Lamont delivered his state of the state address in Hartford today.

Disagreements on how to handle the migrant crisis are playing out in New York budget negotiations. Advocates in Connecticut want the state to spend more on its homelessness response. Prosecutors hand over a heap of evidence to lawyers about the suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer. And Governor Lamont deems Connecticut the "foodie capital of New England".

Suffolk County voters will likely get to decide whether to raise sales taxes to fund a sewer expansion plan. Early voting began this weekend in the race for ex-congressman George Santos’s old seat. Senator Blumenthal speaks with local teachers about the impact of social media on their students. And Connecticut is experiencing a budget surplus.

Suffolk County officials say funds from Sunrise Wind would be used for recreational facilities in underserved areas. A report finds a Connecticut State Police ticketing scandal is mostly to blame on sloppy record keeping. There’s little movement on a Connecticut waitlist for affordable housing rentals. And New York Democrats and Republicans call the governor’s proposed school cuts “devastating".

Riverhead teachers joined advocacy groups in Albany to oppose tax revenue being diverted from schools. John Gomes says he’s staying in the race for mayor of Bridgeport despite back-to-back primary losses. Early voting for a George Santos replacement begins this weekend. And New York Democrats announce a plan to lower the cost of prescription drugs.

New York advocates want more money for the state’s Clean Water Infrastructure Act, after the governor suggests slashing funds in half. Connecticut republicans provide an alternative to an EV mandate in the state. And there’s bipartisan interest in banning legacy preferences at Connecticut colleges and universities.

New York lawmakers introduced a bill that would allow LIPA to become a public utility. Federal dollars will help improve rail speeds on the Northeast Corridor. Stamford schools face backlash after removing two holidays from their calendar. And Governor Hochul looks to increase New York’s temporary disability leave benefit.

The MTA plans to create a rail yard for the LIRR in Port Jefferson Station. A report finds Connecticut has some of the most segregated communities in the country. Meet a record-breaking ice sculptor from Long Island! And are fiscal guardrails helping or hurting the state of Connecticut?

Plans for a special session on a potential EV mandate in Connecticut has been called off. There’s bipartisan dislike for Governor Hochul’s plan to change how New York schools get financial aid. And a group of transgender veterans are suing the VA with some help from Yale.

Long Island Congressman Nick LaLota is calling on Congress to pass the Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act. Connecticut nonprofits hope to get more out of the governor’s upcoming budget proposal. Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine continues to make appointments to his newly formed administration. And New York lawmakers vow to protect reproductive rights in the state.

WSHU's Higher Ground podcast presents its third national special! Mayor Joe Ganim won Bridgeport’s redo democratic primary last night, so what happens now? Elements of the New York HEAT Act made it into the governor’s budget proposal. And our region gets failing grades from the American Lung Association for tobacco control.

Bridgeport’s redo Democratic primary for mayor is happening today under the watch of the Secretary of the State. Long Islanders sound off at a forum over the future of Brookhaven Landfill. Governor Lamont emphasized Connecticut’s green initiatives at an environmental summit today. And how one Brooklyn resident’s photography is helping scientists plan for a changing coastline.

Bridgeport’s registered Democrats will head to the polls tomorrow for a redo of the mayoral primary election. New Yorkers weigh in on Kathy Hochul’s performance as governor. And the police officer charged with a New Haven man’s injuries while in transport has their dismissal overturned.

More illnesses continue to be added to the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. Former President Trump will officially be on Connecticut’s Republican primary ballot. Long Islanders sound off on plans for a casino at the Nassau Hub. And a Pentagon report attributes a large number of military suicides to legal and administrative troubles.

Recent storms test the construction of Bridgeport's new high school built in a floodplain. Johnson Memorial Hospital’s labor and delivery ward will remain open, for now. The fight between Nassau County and Hofstra continues over casino plans. And what we can expect from Governor Lamont’s upcoming State of the State address.

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim says he supports an idea to have volunteers monitor the city's Democratic primary redo next week. How Connecticut’s zoning laws are impacting the state’s low income renters. Long Island lawmakers want to move forward with a rail line for waste management. And some of history’s most famous horror authors have ties to our region.

Governor Hochul delivered her budget plan for New York state today. Long Island officials share their vision for economic development. FEMA will help crews clean up damage from a Connecticut dam break after wintery weather last week. And newly obtained documents reveal the extent of influence Kosta Diamantis had on Connecticut school construction projects.

Meet Dr. Clarence Jones, who help Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. write “I Have A Dream”. Officials say Long Island’s south shore needs more sand to combat coastal flooding. Connecticut will take a new approach to address homelessness. And Governor Hochul is due to release her budget plan for New York this week.

A Yale study finds scientists can’t seem to agree on the cost of climate mitigation. Fire Island residents brace for another potential story at the end of this week. Can Connecticut officials keep up with rapid changes in AI? And education officials in New York want more funding for the state's Tuition Assistance Program.

Our region deals with the aftermath of heavy rains overnight. Governor Hochul addresses a sense of unease from New Yorkers in her State of the State message. There’s confusion in Fairfield over the sudden cancellation of a school event. And how one Long Island man used an app to document thousands of species last year.

Environmental advocates have called on Governor Hochul to include a package of bills to help New York meet its climate goals in her executive budget. Advocates want Connecticut to raise taxes on the wealthy to help improve child care in the state. Eversource plans to sell its stake in three offshore wind farms in the region. And is it time for Connecticut schools to consolidate?

A plan to connect all Connecticut residents to high speed internet is faced with federal funding issues. Bookhaven Landfill will remain open, at least for the time being. A new report recommends New Haven close a handful of schools. And what we can expect from Governor Hochul’s state of the state address.

Connecticut will get its first significant snowfall in two years this weekend. An investigation finds a Connecticut state agency broke the rules when it issued a contract to a private IT firm. Ed Romaine makes his first executive order as Suffolk County Executive. And advocates are disappointed over a number of bills vetoed by Governor Hochul at the end of the year.

Today marks the deadline for Connecticut’s automatic admissions program into college. A contract for an offshore wind project off Long Island was terminated yesterday. New Haven could change city codes to help folks create accessory apartments. And Governor Hochul looks to make changes to how New York students are taught to read.

The Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford received a bomb threat this morning. Suffolk County officials plan to make sewer expansions a top priority this year. And Northwell Health on Long Island looks to develop new treatments for veterans exposed to burn pits.

Calls to Long Island's domestic violence hotline skyrocketed in 2023. Lawmakers have called for an investigation into United Healthcare Connecticut. A Suffolk County safety program faces controversy and legal challenges. And Governor Lamont looks to expand Connecticut’s Public Utilities regulatory Authority.

Don’t worry -- you can buy pot on Christmas day in Connecticut. A handful of local libraries will now be offering toys. Connecticut’s election enforcement commission votes to investigate a video of John Gomes supporters allegedly stuffing a ballot box. And Governor Hochul plans to pitch her controversial affordable housing plan again in 2024.

Governor Hochul has just 10 days left to sign or veto over 100 key bills. Advocates call on Connecticut lawmakers to better fund shelters during the upcoming session. Suffolk CPS rolls out some new reforms. And an audit finds New York nursing homes lag in preparedness for any possible future pandemics.

It was an eventful year for our region’s Indigenous communities. How decades of work came to fruition this year in both Connecticut and New York.Plus, New Haven’s hotel-turned-homeless shelter opened its doors today. And state lawmakers from Long Island propose some additions to New York’s “Son of Sam” law.

New York will examine if residents descended from slaves should get monetary reparations. The EPA advances 3 offshore wind projects in our region. And has hate speech on college campuses become more prevalent since October 7?

Over 100,000 Connecticut residents will have their criminal records erased by early next year. Our region reacts to the pope’s announcement on same sex marriage. And how the battle for absentee ballots defined Bridgeport’s mayoral election.

Connecticut public college students can expect to pay more next year. A civil rights group creates a tool to help New Yorkers find affordable housing. And despite policy changes, the Army has trouble finding soldiers who go missing.

Today marks 11 years since the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting. How one father is keeping his son’s memory alive. Plus, an online map will help Long Islanders better understand confusing zoning. And a Connecticut housing advocacy group inspires federal legislation.

A new program will encourage young Connecticut residents to get into farming. The state’s DCF commissioner has stepped down. A program helping Long Islanders replace their aging cesspools gets a big financial bump. And New York can redraw congressional district lines again ahead of 2024.

Three former and one current member of the Coast Guard Academy testified in front of the U.S. Senate today over sexual harassment and assault of cadets. Connecticut lawmakers will likely tackle a state police department ticket scandal in the next session. Federal prosecutors are in negotiations to reach a plea deal with George Santos. And how to stay healthy this holiday season!

Long Island Republicans blast the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. New Haven officials condemn the desecration of a public menorah. A vote this week could create a new contract for student workers at Yale. Connecticut prisons have seen an increase in assaults on staff.

Results from New York state administered tests have been unavailable since the spring. Vineyard Wind says they can meet their deadline to bring power to homes by the end of the year. And proponents of New York’s new campaign finance system are worried about a bill awaiting the governor’s signature.

Connecticut lawmakers renew calls for stronger gun violence prevention laws. The Town of East Hampton will use a new grant to fortify Montauk’s downtown area. And what Connecticut got right and wrong this year when it came to protecting its birds.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority approves a congestion pricing plan for lower Manhattan. A Bridgeport official accuses John Gomes supporters of ballot stuffing during the mayoral election. The South Fork wind farm has started to deliver power to Long Island. And could Tom Suozzi get his old seat in Congress back in a vote to replace George Santos?

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim says he takes full responsibility for absentee ballot fraud during September’s primary election. A new proposal would increase wages for Connecticut’s tipped workers. A report finds working families are leaving New York state at higher rates than wealthier residents. And eastern Long Island sees a spike in wage theft.

The EPA has announced funding for almost 40 projects to help restore Long Island Sound. Federal dollars will expand a gun violence prevention program in New Haven. A date will be announced soon for the special election replacing George Santos. And could methadone be the answer to Connecticut’s opioid crisis?

Long Island Congressman George Santos has been expelled from Congress. What a new report reveals about racial disparities in traffic stops by Connecticut police. An app meant to shield Suffolk from another cyberattack gets hit with a data breach. And how one Connecticut town is dealing with more frequent flooding.

An outsider will take over the investigation into one of the central figures in Bridgeport’s absentee ballot fraud case. There’s new evidence in the Long Island serial killer case. A Yale study shines a light on the little-publicized risks of marijuana use. And how outdoor activities are helping New Yorkers with their mental health.

Bridgeport is getting a new clean energy manufacturing plant. Time is running out for thousands of New Yorkers to submit a vision test to the DMV. Connecticut’s turkey population remains stable, despite a decline in their national numbers. And advocates urge Governor Hochul to outlaw non-compete contracts.

Governor Ned Lamont withdraws regulations that would have prohibited the sale of new gasoline powered vehicles in Connecticut by 2035. New Haven will convert a city hotel into a homeless shelter. An investigation is underway into a fire at a historical site on Long Island. And a bill in New York seeks to increase voter turnout, while saving some money.

Two Rhode Island heritage organizations have filed separate but similar lawsuits over South Fork Wind and Revolution Wind projects. Connecticut has seen an unusual uptick in cases of RSV. Independent voters were a huge help to Long Island Republicans in the last election. And could more traffic circles help Connecticut’s motor vehicle accident rates?

600,000 Connecticut residents are projected to be traveling this Thanksgiving weekend. It can be a tough time of year for those with seasonal depression. A new program in New York will bring farm fresh foods to local communities. And an Indigenous story teller shares the true meaning of Thanksgiving.

The Empire Wind project gets approval for water’s off Long Island. Rhode Island’s Attorney General is suing Prospect Medical Holdings. And Connecticut highlights adoption hearings in celebration of National Adoption Month.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help fund Connecticut railroad upgrades. Yale hosts the 4th annual Northeast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment. Gov. Hochul vetoes a bill to recognize the Montaukett Indian Nation. And what’s the hold up on the deal between Prospect Medical Holdings and Yale New Haven Health?

A Connecticut woman’s story inspires new gun legislation. The number of homeless youth in New Haven has almost doubled since this time last year.And in lighter news, wedding season is just about wrapped up. How much as inflation impacted our region’s wedding industry, if at all?

North America's second largest fuel cell park is open — and it's located in Derby, CT. Connecticut Republicans say it’s too soon to phase out gas cars. A local fight against UI gets national attention. And New Haven residents and officials differ on how to solve homelessness in the city.

UConn along with other local partners will study the impact of offshore wind turbines on marine life. Fairfield’s first selectman recount shows another narrow win for the Democratic candidate. Advocates work with Connecticut lawmakers on solutions to the housing crisis. And there is still no set date for Bridgeport’s Democratic mayoral primary redo.

Stories from our region’s Indigenous tribes, in honor of Native American Heritage Month.

Increased interest by Fairfield University students led to unprecedented election day registrations last Tuesday. The Government will shut down on Friday if Congress doesn’t pass its spending bills. Working remotely on Long Island has become more common since the pandemic. And cuts are likely to be made at Connecticut state colleges and universities as pandemic funds run out.

How our region is honoring veterans this weekend and beyond. A recount of a Fairfield first selectman race is set for next week. And what’s it like to pick out the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree?

The first Flu and RSV deaths of the season have been reported in Connecticut. Millions of veterans who could be eligible for VA benefits, haven’t yet applied. Grants from Connecticut’s DOT will help improve pedestrian safety. And breaking down what’s going on with Bridgeport’s mayoral race.

Long Islanders have elected county legislators, town supervisors, a new Suffolk county executive and more. And many of Connecticut’s cities have familiar looking mayors.

Connecticut and Long Island residents will have a chance to vote for municipal leaders and more today.

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim says his campaign is working to increase voter turnout in his city tomorrow. Suffolk voters will select a new County Executive. A grant will support green jobs for kids in New Haven. And a plan in Guilford to preserve salt marshes could help with flood mitigation.

Fairfield residents plan to push back on new energy transmission lines and poles. John Gomes asks Bridgeport residents to vote in person this Election Day. Connecticut housing advocates want lawmakers to “reimagine housing.” And more and more people are considering green burials.

A judge rules there was ballot fraud in Bridgeport’s Democratic primary. Can Republicans maintain the legislative majority in Suffolk? New Haven continues to fight housing advocates over the construction of tiny homes. And New York lawmakers review flaws in the rollout of the state’s cannabis industry.

A Connecticut panel on Early Childhood Education met for the last time today. Offshore wind projects in our region have taken a hit. A Suffolk judge throws out a case that would make three former officials return their salaries. And Governor Hochul responds to incidents of antisemitism at universities across New York.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman asks parents to check their children’s Halloween candy for THC gummies. A ballot measure in New Haven could change term limits for the mayor and aldermen. Advocates say algae blooms will take over Great South Bay without action from lawmakers. And the migrant crisis is at the center of New York’s budget talks.

Advocates say money used in Connecticut to keep kids in detention could be better used to keep them out. Early voting began in New York over the weekend. New Haven orders homeowners to get rid of tiny homes on their property for the city’s homeless. And hospitals in the eastern Connecticut health network are in danger of closing.

CT's Lt. Gov. urges Maine to restrict automatic weapons. Early voting in NY kicks off this weekend. Defamation claims surface in the Bridgeport mayoral race. And, a closer look at how college hopefuls are approaching the application process now that affirmative action has been repealed.

The city of New Haven has received a $3 million federal grant to expand their tree canopy coverage. Brookhaven’s town supervisor blames the state for any toxic ash in Brookhaven Landfill. Residents can get help heating their homes this winter through a new assistance program. And why does Connecticut have the second highest breast cancer rate in the country?

More than 1,400 Connecticut residents died due to substance use issues last year. Connecticut joins in on a lawsuit against Meta. One Long Islander is still being held hostage by Hamas. And people managing breast cancer are also managing medical bills.

More than 2,000 New Haven kids need spots in daycare or Pre-K. A handful of offshore wind projects in New York get approval from the governor. Connecticut’s judicial branch looks to expand diversity. And October is breast cancer awareness month.

Members of the International Longshoremen Association began their strike at the State Pier in New London today. Senator Blumenthal makes a trip to the Middle East amid the ongoing war. Connecticut gets an upgraded credit rating. And the state is seeing a rise in family homelessness.

Connecticut employers added 3,200 jobs in September and unemployment dropped to 3.5%. Aquarion and Connecticut Water are being sued over PFAS contamination. Governor Kathy Hochul vetoes offshore wind cables in Long Beach. And the USS George Washington is back after a series of crewmember suicides.

Most of Connecticut’s teachers say they’re burned out. New witnesses connect the Gilgo Beach murder suspect to more victims. The parents of a teenager who died from cancer, are suing the Town of Brookhaven. And a decision on the Bridgeport mail-in ballot lawsuit should be made by early November.

Violent crime in Connecticut fell 13% between 2021 and 2022. Bridgeport’s mayor testified in court yesterday over a mail-in ballot scandal. Yale New Haven Health’s purchase of three Connecticut hospitals comes to a halt. And why one New England tradition looks a bit different this year.

Suffolk County executive candidate Dave Calone renewed calls for an independent investigation into Brookhaven Landfill vendor Covanta. Connecticut unveils a new state logo. Close to 5% of the state’s renters faced an eviction filing in the last year. And Governor Hochul looks to improve the mental health of New York teens.

Advocates call for congress to increase Security Grant Program funding to protect Jewish and Muslim communities from hate crimes. Bridgeport voters feel discouraged by the mail-in ballot scandal surrounding the mayor. Steve Bellone proposes his final spending plan for Suffolk County. And Connecticut towns struggle to keep and find staff.

A campaign worker of Mayor Joe Ganim’s is expected to testify today in a trial over absentee ballot fraud. Norwalk magnet schools get a huge federal grant. A controversial battery storage facility gets approval for Long Island. And a group of LGBTQ+ troops are suing the military.

Some residents on Long Island’s south shore say they’re concerned with Equinor’s planned offshore wind project, Empire Wind 2. Arguments begin in the absentee ballot case in Bridgeport. A fifth of Connecticut’s young adults are disconnected from education and employment. The Brookhaven landfill is a key issue in the upcoming election for Suffolk County Executive.

The candidates for Suffolk County Executive sparred over housing, public safety and environmental issues during a Newsday debate. New York state police will up their presence at synagogues. Connecticut’s cannabis industry brought in over $25 million last month. And have you noticed this repeated phrase in Governor Hochul’s speeches?

A report shows Connecticut hospitals face increasingly dire costs. Advocates call for an investigation into waste company Covanta. Over 80,000 Connecticut kids struggle with food insecurity. And a new foundation is helping to buy gear for New York’s forest rangers.

Today is Indigenous People’s Day. Advocates in New York call for more state funding for shoreline restoriation. Forecasters say fall foliage could look a bit different this year. And what flooding in Connecticut tells us about climate change.

Connecticut lawmakers urge the federal government to adopt tax and community credits for offshore wind projects. The state’s Bond Commission approves $1 billion for transportation infrastructure. New York high schoolers can get some financial aid applying to college. And the unique way one Fairfield County church helps residents deal with grief.

Some Long Island schools worry an electric school bus mandate by 2035 is too ambitious. Connecticut officials say issues with the new COVID-19 vaccination rollout are being resolved. New York, Connecticut and other states settle with software company Blackbaud. And more on the future of the offshore wind industry in Connecticut.

Connecticut enters a multi-state agreement for offshore wind procurement with Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Avangrid pulls out of Park City Wind. Another video raises concerns over absentee ballot fraud in Bridgeport. Suffolk County’s budget gets delayed again. And more on efforts in New York to move to clean energy.

Tens of thousands of Venezuelan migrants are eligible to apply for work in New York. Connecticut is not meeting the EPA standard for ozone levels. A new plan could save drivers some money on tolls to enter Manhattan. And a conversation about WSHU’s new Sound Science series.

Around 40,000 Connecticut residents sought support from the state’s coalition against domestic violence last year. Officials in Connecticut met to discuss the future of college admissions. New York teens are facing a mental health crisis. And what we now know about a cyber attack on Prospect Medical Holdings from over the summer.

Connecticut and Long Island will experience heavy rains through tonight. The search is on for an election monitor in Bridgeport. And the battle over affirmative action continues, this time at West Point.

Senator Chris Murphy calls for action to stop fentanyl from entering the country through Mexico. Connecticut’s new gun violence prevention laws take effect this weekend. Bridgeport police look to “Take Back Park Avenue.” And childcare providers will lose federal dollars this week.

$22 million in state funding will help Bridgeport demolish the old PSEG Harbor Station coal-fired power plant. A government shutdown could slow efforts to alleviate New York’s migrant crisis. Connecticut joins other states in creating a model for reproductive equity. And North Fork farm workers look for ways to be prepared before disaster strikes.

Connecticut joins 16 other states in suing Amazon. More National Guard members will assist with New York’s migrant crisis. An effort to suspend ballot drop boxes in Connecticut failed in a special session today. And testimony will begin soon in Bridgeport’s alleged mayoral primary interference case.

Applications are open for nonprofits to apply for so-called “change grants”. Connecticut voting precincts have been selected for primary recounts, as per state law. Over $6 million will go towards Long Island Sound conservation efforts. And did neglect from state agencies play a role in the tragic death of a Hartford toddler?

Big heat pumps for the Big Apple. An uncertain future for cash-strapped Connecticut hospitals. Cricket comes to Long Island. And more election woes in Bridgeport.

Connecticut’s election enforcement officials have opened an investigation into New Haven. Suffolk County executive candidates addressed voter concerns at a forum last night. And drag actor Charles Busch speaks to WSHU about his new book.

Connecticut’s election enforcement officials have opened investigations into alleged absentee ballot fraud in Bridgeport. New Haven will use city funds to pay a portion of the Randy Cox settlement. Tourism spending hit new highs on Long Island last year. And author Aisha Abdel Gawad speaks to WSHU about her new book.

Governor Ned Lamont calls the videos of alleged ballot stuffing by a Joe Ganim supporter “disturbing." Connecticut transit considers a rate hike for train and bus commuters. Low-income Eversource customers could save big on their electric bill this winter. And more than 80% of respondents to a new Siena poll say the cost of living in New York is a major problem.

Connecticut will raise the minimum wage on January 1, 2024. Mayor Joe Ganim's opponent calls foul on alleged mishandling of absentee ballots. Slow courts dismiss more New Yorkers for failing to give them a speedy trial. And Asian-Americans are the country’s fastest growing racial on ethnic group.

Hurricane Lee is projected to bypass Long Island, but the East End is working to fortify its sand dunes ahead of tonight’s high tide. A congressional inquiry has been opened Coast Guard Academy’s handling of sexual assault investigations. Connecticut will have new voting machines for the presidential election next year. And New York cannabis farmers and retail license holders are furious over the state’s botched rollout of the industry.

Officials predict Hurricane Lee will mostly miss Long Island, but could bring dune erosion, dangerous rip currents and high tides to local beaches. Connecticut’s childcare workers look for support from the state. New York City drops lawsuits against Suffolk County and Riverhead. And a special session could be held in New York over the migrant crisis.

Most of the results from Connecticut’s primary elections are in. A closer look at the results of Bridgeport’s primary election. The wife of the suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer wants the family’s confiscated guns returned. And Governor Kathy Hochul resumes briefings on COVID.

A poll reveals New Yorkers support a pathway to citizenship, but still have concerns over the influx of migrants. A judge rules the creation of New York’s ethics panel is a violation of the state’s constitution. The first turbine of Vineyard Wind should be finished within a week or so. And those retroactively added to the sex offender list look to Connecticut lawmakers for help.

Thousands of 9/11 first responders are living with post traumatic stress disorder. The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund has paid $12 billion to survivors of the terror attacks. And it’s primary election day in Connecticut tomorrow.

Fairfield will partner with Habitat for Humanity to build an affordable housing complex. A candidate for Bridgeport mayor has called for an election monitor. An auction of former Coast Guard property in the Hamptons gets delayed again. And 3M Company agrees to pay veterans with hearing damage $6 billion.

A new report finds Connecticut is down 25,000 jobs. Connecticut’s Attorney General pushes back on a recent audit of his office. A heat wave continues to sweep through our region. And a look at the impact of the settlement in the case of Sheff v. O’Neill.

A new family and wellness will replace a decades old Bridgeport community clinic. Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann is being sued by the state of New York. Connecticut will help paraprofessionals with their healthcare costs. And how artificial intelligence is helping the elderly with social isolation.

The U.S. Senate expects to vote on a short term spending bill this month to avoid an October government shutdown. There’s a heat advisory in effect in our region this week. A New Haven alderman wants Trump off the state’s primary ballot. And what’s changed since Connecticut required police to wear body cameras?

Long Island saw close to two dozen deaths from car crashes in August. Governor Ned Lamont’s pick for the state supreme court is home-grown. Towns in the New Haven area will get help with updating cyber security. And one of the largest Native American gatherings on the east coast is happening in our region this weekend.

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim questions the timing of potential criminal charges against members of his 2019 campaign. There’s one New Haven mayoral candidate you won’t see on the primary ballot in September. An audit exposes two consultants involved with the state’s paid family medical leave agency. And a local alien abduction is the topic of a new book.

Senator Blumenthal calls for legislation to control the invasive spotted lanternfly. A new law in Connecticut will help firefighters access workers’ comp. Some of the charges against Suffolk’s ex-police chief have been dropped. And how extreme weather is starting to change a long-held New England tradition.

Stony Brook Children's Hospital has seen more cases of cannabis poisoning in young children. Chronic absenteeism is on the rise in Bridgeport schools. Connecticut predicts an increase in residents needing home heating assistance. And health officials in New York are keeping an eye out for a new COVID variant.

It’s the first day of school for students at New York public universities, but there’s still time to enroll in community college for this fall. A UConn research center will focus on protecting the state’s energy grid. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) returns from a trip to Ukraine. And more Connecticut towns are finding PFAS in their water supplies.

The cost of electricity creeps upward in Connecticut. The Shinnecock tribal nation enters the conversation on offshore wind. A closer look at health outcomes for Connecticut’s Black population. And, Bridgeport gets its first National Historic Landmark.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pleads with the White House for federal help on the state’s migrant crisis. Connecticut State Police will undergo random audits. There’s no stopping the Shinnecock Tribal nation’s cannabis dispensary. And, a close encounter of the third kind.

Connecticut police unions fight back against allegations they falsified traffic tickets. Some Nutmeggers say “no” to Golden State emission standards. The Long Island Rail Road speeds up service, and recreational marijuana licenses in New York fizzle out.

Congressman George Santos sounds off on the migrant crisis. Also, a preview of Bridgeport’s primaries, the labor shortage in Connecticut, and a closer look at child care in New York.

Lyme disease isn’t the only tick-borne illness to watch out for. Federal help for New York’s migrant crisis, looming health insurance rate hikes, and Connecticut’s big decision: how to spend $600 million from opioid settlements.

Low-income families on Long Island’s East End have a new option for child care. Kindergarten classes in Connecticut will be a little bit bigger this year. Bridgeport’s former police chief can not have his pension restored. And supposedly, aliens like making trips to New England for the summer, too.

New Haven will host its second annual Black Wall Street Festival on Saturday at the New Haven Green. A judge will decide how Alex Jones will pay Sandy hook families. Long Island officials worry about beach erosion near a fire island substation. And how concerned should residents be about vibrio?

An invasive aquatic plant is taking over the Connecticut River. Is 2035 a realistic timeline for Connecticut to convert to electric vehicles? Indigenous tribes on Long Island express concerns over an offshore wind project. And a resiliency project to restore Montauk Lighthouse is complete.

Environmentalists in New York want Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Birds and Bees Protection Act that would cut down the use of neonicotinoids. A New Haven homeless encampment was dismantled on Monday. New York’s migrant crisis intensifies. And a conversation with U.S. treasurer and Mohegan chief Lynn Malerba.

Officials say Connecticut beaches are safe, despite three victims of waterborne viruses since July. New Haven will offer housing to early childhood education teachers. Long Island government workers earned record overtime last year. And does Connecticut still need town meetings?

New Haven schools lost more than $6 million to cyberattacks this summer. Connecticut lawmakers can’t seem to agree on how to reduce gun violence. The state continues to face a teacher shortage. And Governor Hochul looks to bolster cybersecurity in New York.

The FDA has approved the country’s first over-the-counter birth control pill — but lawmakers and advocates say that is not enough. Investigators need a DNA sample from the Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect. New Haven officials could get longer terms in office. And you don’t have to travel as far as you think to visit the desert.

Connecticut has banned the harvest of horseshoe crabs after their numbers have taken a nosedive in Long Island Sound. Brookhaven has been ordered to assess a toxic plume coming from its landfill. Connecticut will lose hundreds of acres of trees thanks to one invasive pest. And the future of Connecticut’s Republican party.