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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.

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.

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.

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.

Commentator David Bouchier is suffering from technological nostalgia.

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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.

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Commentator David Bouchier argues that we could save the planet by taking more naps.

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?