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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.

Real estate website Zillow says Milford, Connecticut was the country’s most popular coastal city with its users in 2024. The LIRR had its best “on time” rate in its history last year. Connecticut Democrats say two major utilities are intimidating lawmakers for rate increases. New York City police make efforts to crack down on toll evasion. Plus, Governor Hochul looks to cut travel times on Metro-North.

A rustic castle on a remote Scottish island. It’s an ideal setting for a literary conference until it all goes horribly wrong. The dramatic death of the conference organizer compels three romance writers to team up and solve a Who-Done-It. WSHU’s Culture Critic Joan Baum read The Authors Guide to Murder.

Connecticut will get a series of federal grants for rail improvements. Long Island lawmakers say they are optimistic about securing more SALT deductions. Homelessness in Connecticut increased 13% last year. Plus, what to expect from Governor Hochul’s State of the State address tomorrow.

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer wants lawmakers to allow the limit on state and local tax deductions to expire. Riverhead opts out of a plan to pool education resources. Connecticut Democrats want to end a 40-year moratorium on nuclear power plants. Officials sound the alarm on an increased risk of wildfire in the Pine Barrens. Plus, a look at Linda McMahon’s public life in Connecticut ahead of her Senate Confirmation hearing.

Violinist Kristin Lee was 7 when her family moved from Seoul, Korea to the United States. The once-chatty little girl suddenly felt isolated in a new country, and music became her way to connect and make friends.