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The Fairfield Avenue bridge in Norwalk reopens after a fiery crash earlier this year. A look at shifting Long Island voter registrations. Officials ask residents to keep an eye out for holiday season scams. Plus, a Bridgeport pastor talks gratitude, giving, and getting along!

A Connecticut task force met today on the price of prescription drugs. Senator Gillibrand pushes for funds to help food insecure seniors. Part of a study on veterans with PTSD will take place in our region. Plus, creative passions can make great side hustles!

An infamous icon of Bridgeport’s shoreline will be demolished soon. Suffolk County residents will see a sales tax increase to pay for sewer upgrades. Bridgeport schools need to close a $38 million budget gap. Plus, the MTA’s new congestion pricing plan still faces opposition, especially from commuters from Nassau County.

Hundreds of Long Island firefighters assist with a massive brush fire in the Hudson Valley. Attorneys General will coordinate on a response to potential mass deportations under President-elect Trump. Long Island is officially under drought watch. A Connecticut-based collaborative on offshore wind will look at how to bolster the industry. Plus, a conversation with Mohegan Chief and former U.S. Treasurer Marilynn Malerba.

New York environmental groups urge the governor to expand protections for wetlands. Affordable housing in Connecticut will be a point of contention this legislative session. Several notable Long Islanders could be eligible for presidential pardons once Trump takes office. New York state will soon enact restrictions on pet sales. Plus, availability of AP courses varies across Connecticut school districts.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “Matt Ritter is set to be longest-serving CT House speaker in 20 years,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Governor Lamont wants to expand a pilot program connecting new parents with community health workers. About 80 LIRR bridges and tunnels are due for repairs. A handful of programs at UConn are at risk of being cut. Plus, what to expect from the state’s upcoming legislative session.

More than $25 million in grants will support 31 Long Island Sound conservation projects. Nassau officials discuss the environmental impact of a proposed casino. Scientists have come up with a new way to stop the spread of the invasive spotted lanternfly. Plus, New York officials eye nuclear power as a way to combat climate change.

Federal funding has been secured to bolster Long Island's south shore and Fire Island communities. Connecticut Eversource customers may have to pay higher rates after a credit rating downgrade. New federal rules will limit two chemicals found in Long Island groundwater. A Siena poll finds economic issues are still top of mind for New Yorkers. Plus, Connecticut needs to fill thousands of vacant special education positions.

Commentator David Bouchier is glad that Ebenezer Scrooge finally got the right idea.