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New legislation would fund health screenings for early Lyme Disease detection in our region. A Connecticut bond commission approves big savings for electric customers. Plus, a look at Teddy Roosevelt's ties to our region as part of WSHU’s Off the Path.

Be prepared for some heavy rainfall is expected for our region this evening. Local lawmakers demand answers on the Jeffery Epstein files. MTA fares are about to get more expensive. Plus, how feeding Long Islanders in need is becoming more difficult.

Commentator David Bouchier considers books he has not yet finished reading, and some he never will.

From porcupine to the great horned owl -- Connecticut’s woodlands come alive after dark with a wide range of nocturnal animals. But first, Long Island Congressman Andrew Garbarino will now chair the House Homeland Security Committee. Plus, how federal cuts to SNAP could impact Connecticut residents.

A former mayor of Hartford is running for Congress. A recent FAA decision over Long Island air traffic controllers is now under investigation. Connecticut officials weigh in on the case of a Waterbury man held captive in his home. Plus, New York’s Early Intervention Program ranks last in the nation for timely service.

Commentator David Bouchier thinks that the end of the world has been announced far too often.

Extended term limits for Suffolk County lawmakers will be on the ballot this November. New Haven’s English Station power plant could become a waterfront park. A new specialty license plate in Connecticut celebrates the state’s pizza culture. Plus, a new plan outlines New York's efforts to combat climate change.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s John Moritz to discuss his article, “It’s the oldest public ferry in the country. Here’s what keeps it afloat,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

A federal program to protect and restore waterways, including Long Island Sound, is losing $8 million. Local lawmakers say changes to Medicaid are bad for seniors. A long-standing plan for affordable housing on eastern Long Island gets a boost from the state. Plus, did you know the oldest public ferry in the U.S. still runs in Connecticut?

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “In chaos at CT Capitol, two waste haulers found favors,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.