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Commentator David Bouchier prepares to put 2025 on paper.

Breaking down new laws in Connecticut set to begin in 2025. Long Island cannabis sales generated more than $3 million in tax revenue. Connecticut will sideline future offshore wind projects in favor of solar, for now. Plus, a moonlit hike explores traditions of Connecticut's Indigenous people.

Reading books in translation can be a tricky venture. Does the work reflect the author’s original vision or the perspective of the translator? What’s a reader to do? Well, there’s a new book out that explores the delicate nuance of translation. WSHU’s Book critic Joan Baum has this review.

Some New York drivers could qualify for congestion pricing exemptions. Connecticut saw a rise in roadway fatalities this year. Resources are available to those in our region struggling with substance abuse this holiday season. Plus, did the topic of raw milk come up at the Christmas dinner table this year?

Commentator David Bouchier offers some good advice from the 18th century.

Governor Lamont gave his State of the State address today. LIPA is switching management companies. Violent crime is down in Connecticut according to state police. ISO New England sees a dip in mid-day power usage. Plus, the cost of living is top of mind for New York lawmakers this session.

A closer look at New York’s new Climate Superfund law. Connecticut’s Pratt and Whitney employees fight for better contracts. Long Island Republicans say they’ll discuss SALT deductions with President-elect Trump. Connecticut commuters are impacted by congestion pricing, too. Plus, Connecticut has one of the shortest windows in the country for tow companies to sell cars.

Suffolk officials sound the alarm on so-called drone activity near the Hamptons. Senator Blumenthal plans to reintroduce the Kids Online Safety Act. The U.S. government confirms an area of Hampton Bays does belong to the Shinnecock Tribal Nation. Plus, a new law in New York bans selling certain clothing with PFAS.

New York’s legislative session begins Wednesday. Bridgeport’s Board of Education will investigate the district’s massive debt. A Connecticut bill would regulate the use of AI in the state. Plus, after years of pushback -- congestion pricing began in New York City yesterday.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Dave Altimari to discuss his article written with Ginny Monk and Haru Coryne, “Gone in 15 days: How the Connecticut DMV allows tow companies to sell people’s cars,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.