Our region could be hit with a nor’easter this weekend. Advocates want Governor Hochul to sign aid in dying legislation. Environmental officials say interactions with black bears are on the rise in Connecticut. Plus, the debate over banned books in the state.

U.S. Representative Nick LaLota of New York says Democrats are to blame for the government shutdown. Connecticut’s Republican minority want stricter scrutiny for recipients of grants earmarked by majority Democrats. Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine signed an executive order this week to connect victims of domestic violence with support. And, how kids in Maine get life lessons outside of the classroom that they could never get in school -- from potatoes.

Connecticut has dipped into reserves to ensure the federal government shutdown does not affect residents who receive WIC benefits. Environmental groups in New York want Governor Kathy Hochul to sign a bill to protect horseshoe crabs. President Donald Trump wants an investigation into U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal from Connecticut. In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy accused Trump of orchestrating what he called an authoritarian takeover of the federal government. Plus, how one New England organization is pushing to keep kids off smartphones.

A judge will allow Nassau County to ban transgender girls and women from playing women's sports on county property. Connecticut is closing its 2025 fiscal year with a better-than-expected operating surplus.Federal officials say the Brookhaven National Laboratory is currently operating at normal capacity despite the federal shutdown. And, a once in a 200-year museum is winding its way through Central New York this month.

President Donald Trump's administration has reversed a major cut to New York state's counterterrorism funding. Connecticut nonprofit social service providers are facing an insurance crisis that could force them out of business. The federal government says it intends to reconsider building permits already granted to Empire Wind. And, when will Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announce that he’s running for a third term?

A burn ban is in effect for Long Island. Connecticut residents can use a new tool to see if their property is a risk from natural disasters. The federal criminal trial for Connecticut’s former deputy budget director starts today. Plus, the unique way New York farmers are using apples this season.

Maritime Aquarium gets part of a federal grant for a lobster trap recovery program. Most VA services in the region will continue under the government shutdown. New Yorkers will have to pay income taxes on those rebate checks arriving soon. Plus, Connecticut’s Clean Slate law gets back on track after a pause.

Long Islanders weigh in on the state’s energy plan. Governor Lamont says the most immediate impact of the government shutdown is on WIC. Brace for heavier traffic on the LIE this month. Plus, the debate in Connecticut over protests on highway overpasses.

Waterfront businesses in Suffolk County just got a big boost. The MTA has withdrawn a controversial proposal to reduce railroad ticket validity. Governor Lamont signs a law that establishes November as Veteran’s month in Connecticut. Plus, the looming government shutdown explained.

Connecticut makes a huge investment into a New Haven tech hub. Inflation rebate checks will be mailed to New Yorkers over the next two months. More than 80 new laws will take effect in Connecticut on October 1. Plus, how one Ukrainian family made Connecticut feel like home.