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A bite-sized look at what we’re hearing: Connecticut, New Jersey and New York may lose over 700,000 jobs by 2035 due to a housing unit shortage. Also, say goodbye to Sam Ash Music Store.
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Stew and Kim Leonard lost their toddler in a drowning accident in 1989. Last year, the couple opened Stewie the Duck, which teaches 1,000 kids to swim every week — and donates the profits to cover swim lessons for kids in need.
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International fentanyl trafficking will be declared a national emergency due to the passage of a bill co-sponsored by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is more powerful than heroin and kills hundreds of Long Islanders every year.
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One truck was carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline, resulting in a huge blaze, causing possible structural damage and chemical runoff into the Norwalk River.
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University officials from the Long Island school said 29 individuals were arrested. Among them were students, faculty, and community members outside the campus.
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Students protesting late Wednesday night were tackled to the ground by the Yale Police Department and arrested, according to videos posted to social media by organizers.
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A bite-sized look at what else we’re hearing: Subway has been accrued by Roark Capital. The equity company is now under investigation for monopolizing the fast food sandwich market.
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The Hartford-based band of five was selected as a favorite among judges for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest — and for WSHU Public Radio — out of more than 6,000 submissions from all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
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United Illuminating wants to install dozens of monopoles near Metro-North railroad tracks in Southport, Fairfield and Bridgeport. The company said it's needed to bring power to the community — but residents want the cables buried.
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Connecticut’s latest consensus revenue forecast projects the state will end its fiscal year with a $256 million surplus.
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A bite-sized look at what else we’re hearing: Long Island Power Authority assets are at risk of climate change-induced floods, extreme heat waves and severe storms, a new study finds. And an investigation into a threat at the Connecticut State Capitol is ongoing.
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NPR is giving up-and-coming musicians a chance at their own Tiny Desk concert. Thousands have entered, including many from our region. WSHU’s Eda Uzunlar spoke with an acoustic pop duo about how growing up on Long Island inspires their sound.