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WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Dave Altimari to discuss his article written with Jenna Carlesso, “Athena nursing home workers say medical bills still going unpaid,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Connecticut lawmakers return to Hartford this week for a special session. Governor Hochul says New York will always be a safe haven for abortion care. The state has a new oyster breeding center in Milford. Sunrise Wind gets another key approval. And there’s controversy in Connecticut over the distribution of funds generated from the licensing of cannabis.

A study finds sea level rise threatens infrastructure near Long Island Sound. Nassau lawmakers pass a bill banning trans-women from playing on women’s sports teams at county facilities. Proposed legislation would expand who is eligible for Pell Grants. And a WSHU reporter details his experience getting information from the Connecticut Port Authority.

The MTA says trains will be slowed this week due to the heat. Data shows Long Island has thousands of possible Lyme disease cases. New laws will help some Connecticut families pay for childcare. And does Connecticut need an EV mandate to meet its climate goals?

Herman Melville published one of the great American novels in 1851. Just in case you missed it in high school, a quick refresher: we follow Ishmael. He’s a crew member aboard the whaling ship the Pequod. Its captain, Ahab, is a menacing figure obsessed with catching a whale he calls Moby-Dick. This book is all about whaling, which used to be one of the most lucrative industries in the world — and it was partially inspired by the author’s time in the seaside whaling town of New Bedford, Massachusetts.

In her new book, When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion, journalist and author Julie Satow reveals the stories of three women who elevated fashion and the retail industry during the golden age of department stores in New York City.

Environmental advocates want New York to hold a special climate session. Governor Lamont says the President’s mental fitness should not be an issue for Democrats. Connecticut’s bus system will get a new electric fleet. And the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.

Connecticut and Long Island prepare for remnants of Hurricane Beryl. A dozen Long Island school districts join a lawsuit against social media companies. Senator Blumenthal says Democrats may need a new nominee for president. Connecticut Lottery sales were down $44 million this year. And the Stony Brook Film Festival begins next week.

Commentator David Bouchier fails to visit a wellness center.

Top Democrats in Connecticut differ on whether President Biden should run for a second term. Sewer infrastructure will be on the ballot in Suffolk this year. Long Island tourism soars post-pandemic. Dan Hurley agrees to a six-year contract with UConn And how effective are Connecticut fair rent commissions?