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Railroad officials say they’ll spend more than $1 billion on 19 projects in the Northeast corridor. Senator Gillibrand announces a new cybersecurity scholarship at Stony Brook University. Connecticut criminal justice advocates lay out their agenda for 2025. Plus, will bipartisan infrastructure dollars be available after President Biden leaves office?

Coastal Connecticut saw a handful of successful conservation projects this year. An acting superintendent will take over Bridgeport Public Schools. Two brothers get two years probation for their role in a Long Island illegal fishing scheme. Plus, our region celebrates Native American Heritage month.

Commentator David Bouchier observes that absolute power has seldom worked well in the past.

FEMA denies disaster assistance to Suffolk homeowners hit by historic flooding this summer. Officials are wary of a promise from Eversource to lower rates. Brookhaven moves forward with a major renovation of Mastic Beach. Plus, Connecticut cities saw a shift away from the Democratic party this presidential election.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “CT Democrats ask: In 2024 election, where was the city turnout?” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Buckle up! Award-winning cartoonist and author, Jules Feiffer takes readers on a wild ride in his latest work- Amazing Grapes. A brother and sister team up to find their mother. But they must journey through a strange dimension filled with extraordinary friends and foes. WSHU's Joan Baum has this review.

The MTA’s congestion pricing plan is set to take effect in January. Long Islanders brace for higher electric bills next year. The Connecticut teacher who went viral over a political rant has resigned. Local officials share reaction to some of Trump’s cabinet picks. Plus, the state’s female tribal leaders share their stories in honor of Native American Heritage month.

Connecticut Agriculture officials look to recruit a new generation of farmers. Connecticut is on track for a third straight year in declining opioid overdoses. Long Island students lag in English and Math. The town of Hempstead sues New York state over congestion pricing. Plus, how local environmentalists are preparing for another Trump presidency.

Commentator David Bouchier suggests that family celebrations are a time to tread carefully.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, “CT took on Trump on environment before; it will probably be harder to do it again,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.