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Bruce Blakemen says he’s disgusted over an accused 9/11 plotter’s accepted plea deal. Connecticut police launch new technology to investigate gun crimes. New York officials want to hear from residents about proposed social media regulations. Plus, literary groups across the region celebrate James Baldwin’s 100 birthday today.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “Ask Greenwich Sen. Ryan Fazio about anything. Except Trump.” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Connecticut’s largest job gains were in private education and information. Bridgeport schools continue to struggle with chronic absenteeism. Governor Hochul says social media addiction is impacting classroom interactions. A proposal in Riverhead would drastically restrict property rentals. Plus, how Donald Trump could impact down-ballot races in Connecticut.

Commentator David Bouchier wonders whether everybody really knows what everybody knows.

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine proposed a $4 billion budget for 2025. Bridgeport residents are unhappy with the district’s response to recent school threats. Congressman Anthony D’Esposito may have violated ethics rules, according to an investigation by the New York Times. Plus, an effort in New York to recruit more public sector workers.

Commentator David Bouchier speculates that no amount of education can compensate for the whimsical variations of human nature.

Connecticut Republicans continue to push for a special session on electric bills. New York sees a surge in hate crimes. Connecticut makes a move to help paraeducators with the cost of healthcare. And state environmental officials assess the impact of historic flooding on local wildlife.

Four people charged with election fraud in Bridgeport were in court today. Suffolk law enforcement take down an island-wide drug operation. Connecticut’s first mental health crisis center opens in New Haven. An upcoming federal report will detail the impact of offshore wind on marine life. And the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.

Brace yourself for traffic this weekend! Connecticut will have access to fossil-free fuel within the state. A former Bridgeport health official is suing the city. And there will soon be a lot more to see at Long Island’s Parrish Art Museum.

They’re an unlikely pair. She’s a widow from the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. He’s a US veteran working as a private detective in Wyoming. But they’re both survivors of war. And that history binds this investigative team together as they work to bring a killer to justice. WSHU’s Culture Critic Joan Baum says the characters and plot of author Paul Barra’s new novel Sgt. Ford’s Widow, are compelling, suspenseful, and moving.