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Is Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s ban on trans-women in women’s sports legal? Some Connecticut colleges are offering retirement buyouts to staff. Andrew Cuomo has been subpoenaed for his nursing home policies during the pandemic. Funds are coming soon to New York schools for EV charging stations. And one artist shares an ancient craft in New Haven.

Governor Hochul says she’s done a lot to curb crime in New York since taking office. Connecticut could throw more money at the Shoreline East rail project. Nassau lawmakers say they need help from the state to save the county medical center. And with Bridgeport’s mayoral election finally done, what's being done to ensure fair elections in the future?

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jenna Carlesso to discuss her article written with Katy Golvala, “Fix or nix? CT’s ‘certificate of need’ law under scrutiny,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Commentator David Bouchier advises that spring cleaning should be approached with moderation.

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook our region this morning. UConn pushes its enrollment deadline due to issues with FAFSA. New York’s AG can take legal action against Nassau over a ban on transgender women in women's sports. Heavy rain and wind this week pummeled Long Island’s south shore beaches. And what should you do if you come across a wild animal in need?

Connecticut officials are concerned about the impact of social media on mental health. A grand jury could not recommend criminal charges for CPS workers in the case of Thomas Valva. Arts and culture advocates in Connecticut ask for a bump in funding. And a former GOP lawmaker wins a key approval for Connecticut's next Republican auditor.

UConn men’s basketball wins the NCAA championship for the second year in a row. Connecticut’s secretary of the state hopes more young people will volunteer as poll workers this Election Day. A group of Nassau residents protest an executive order to recruit special deputies. And what was it like to see the solar eclipse in the path of totality?

A tractor-trailer fire completely shut down I-95 in Norwalk this morning. A number of demonstrators were arrested last night at SUNY Stony Brook. Oyster Bay reaches a settlement with the federal government over land preservation. And why IVF treatments are still out of reach for many veterans.

Missed the third national special of Higher Ground? Catch this one-hour program about community science that unifies us around climate change, distributed by American Public Media.

Connecticut cities receive a middle-of-the-road ranking for climate policy. Fairfield residents will take a battle with United Illuminating to court. Stony Brook University students begin a pro-Palestinian demonstration on campus. A handful of Long Island roadways will see major improvements this year. And WSHU’s Higher Ground podcast has released its third national special!