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WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Andrew Brown and José Luis Martínez to discuss their article, written with Katy Golvala and Dave Altimari, “How the battle for absentee ballots defined the Bridgeport election,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Scotland-based American conductor Kellen Gray is Assistant Conductor of the English National Opera and Assistant Conductor of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Suzanne spoke with Kellen Gray about his introduction to music growing up in South Carolina, and how it continues to impact his work as a conductor.

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.

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.

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.

Commentator David Bouchier rejoices in the fact that parties are not what they used to be.

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?

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jaden Edison to discuss his article, “CT’s incarcerated seek say in debate over assaults on prison staff,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

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.