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New York has some of the highest numbers of tick-borne diseases in the country. The U.S. Senate approves the Kids Online Safety Act, sponsored by Senator Blumenthal. Connecticut honors a local swimmer headed to the Paralympics. And Indigenous communities in the region have a lot more events planned for the summer.

The U.S. census says Connectcut’s population was massively overcounted in 2022. The state faces a teacher shortage headed into this school year. Connecticut homeowners aren’t too happy with their latest electric bills. And WSHU’s Off the Path brings us the complicated legacy of one of our region's most notorious pirates.

Democratic women in Connecticut will hold a virtual rally for Vice President Kamala Harris tonight. Senator Gillibrand pushes for a mental health hotline for first responders. New England’s Beech trees are in danger thanks to one invasive pest. Plus, Suffolk County will get a new cultural arts center soon.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, “Climate change and the young generations: Their anxiety is real,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Commentator David Bouchier hopes that the presidential debate will make us proud.

ChamberQUEER operates as a collective of performers, composers, and creators, hosting events like Open Mic Nights and Sight Reading Parties to networking opportunities, performances and workshops. Suzanne Bona speaks with 3 of ChamberQUEER's founding members - Jules Biber (cello), Danielle Buonaiuto (soprano), Brian Mummert (baritone).

Thousands of Connecticut residents demand reforms in the electricity market. Babylon brings in more than a million dollars in marijuana revenue in the last nine months. Amazon is now Connecticut’s largest employer. Did you catch the Northern Lights this weekend? And young people in the region discuss their fears about climate change.

The cost of cleanup from flooding in Connecticut is still unclear. Long Islanders rail against Brookhaven landfill at a recent public forum. East Lyme, Connecticut will create a Fair Rent Commission. Plus the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.

This season of "Off the Path" has featured music from the Ranzo Boys, a New York City-based traditional folk music trio. In this episode, Davis Dunavin sits down with the Ranzo Boys to learn more about the stories behind the songs.

Connecticut state prosecutors have received more referrals for criminal charges stemming from the Bridgeport 2023 mayoral election. New York and Connecticut have received top ranks among the states with the longest average lifespans. Disabled veterans could soon have an easier time finding housing. And a painting by a famous artist has some community members upset in Bridgeport.