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Lawmakers from our region react to last night’s State of the Union. You can literally see Great South Bay through a hole in the Fire Island Inlet bridge. A new survey has good news for Governor Lamont. Plus, what exactly is geothermal energy?

He didn’t set out to be a philanthropist. But attorney Sandor Frankel’s life took an unanticipated turn, and he found himself managing a multi-billion-dollar trust fund for Leona Helmsley. Frankel writes about his life and career in his memoir, Accidental Philanthropist. WSHU's Book Critic Joan Baum has this review.

Governor Lamont will take a red pen to an emergency bill. OLA of Eastern Long Island proposes an idea to increase community trust in law enforcement. Plus, a program at the Long Island Museum uses art to help those with memory loss.

Our region could be closer to being connected by a bridge over the Sound. A new poll shows Bruce Blakeman gaining momentum in the race for New York governor. Plus, could Connecticut ban mini liquor bottles?

Connecticut lawmakers consider AI regulations. Former Long Island Congressman Anthony D’Espositio wants his old seat back. Higher education advocates in Connecticut want the state to expand scholarship access. Plus, Long Island firefighters push for more benefits for volunteers.

Connecticut towns want more school funding — and a guarantee it keeps up with inflation. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is the Republican nominee for New York governor. Plus, Connecticut Republicans push for sweeping tax cuts.

Long Island environmental advocates say they’ll fight EPA rollbacks. But first, Connecticut lawmakers consider a per-child tax break for some parents. Fire departments in the state say they’re having trouble finding new staff. Plus, New York rolls out stronger penalties for some driving violations.

Suffolk’s water authority is suing Riverhead over plans for a North Fork water pipeline. Connecticut transportation officials consider using diesel trains again to cut costs. Plus, how one local organization fights loneliness through the arts.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Dave Altimari to discuss his article, “In Northwestern Connecticut, curling isn’t just for the Olympics,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Opponents of Connecticut’s affordable housing law plan to challenge a proposed enhancement. Pot holes are a big problem on Route 25 in Suffolk. The state of Connecticut will not help fund a Bridgeport soccer stadium. Plus, you can try this unique Olympic sport right here in our region.