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WSHU staff, past and present, reminisce about working with Tom Kuser and the impressive legacy he leaves. Thank you, Tom!

The new year brings tighter regulations to Connecticut’s absentee ballot system. New York’s Department of Education proposes more funding to public schools in the next budget. Plus, social media and tech use was a huge topic of conversation this year in our region and at the national level.

Connecticut residents can now choose to automatically block online tracking. East Hampton will consider granting $4 million for affordable housing projects. Connecticut and New York receive A grades for gun safety. Plus, a new effort to help local farmers with mental health challenges.

Musician and drag queen Thorgy Thor reflects on her time as a young violist growing up on Long Island. The Ronkonkoma native would eventually take her talents to Connecticut, studying music at the University of Hartford.

New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart says she's exploring a run for Governor of Connecticut. New Haven officials will relaunch a plan to improve connectivity on I-91. New York’s AG has sued a developer for allegedly building on protected land in the Pine Barrens. New York lawmakers push for a pay raise for restaurant workers. Plus, Democrats are concerned about the White House’s freeze of federal grants and loans.

Governor Hochul says New York state will cooperate with immigration officials amid mass deportations. The alleged Long Island serial killer was back in court today. Two West Haven police officers were shot in a standoff this morning. Eversource says it’s selling Aquarion Water. Plus, why aging Connecticut residents are finding it harder to pay their premiums for long term care insurance.

Long Island has lost its last remaining duck farm to a bird flu outbreak. Governor Lamont meets with Bridgeport teachers amid a state intervention in the district. A new initiative looks to get more Long Island kids interested in marine conservation. Plus, the Trump administration’s sweeping moves on immigration could have wide-reaching effects in Connecticut.

A Splendid Death, the latest thriller, by Connecticut-based author Mark Rubinstein, tells the story of two brothers from New Jersey who become entangled with government-backed mercenaries in Franco’s Spain. WSHU’s Culture Critic, Joan Baum says the novel is a nail-biter. Here’s her review.

Education officials vote to intervene in operations at Bridgeport schools. Nassau will get a new map for its legislative districts. PURA will investigate itself after being accused of hiding information from utility companies. Plus, the New York State PTA endorses the governor's proposed cell phone ban in schools.

Connecticut nonprofits ask the state for more of a funding “safety net.” Long Island lawmakers call for independent oversight of the MTA. Twenty-two states sue New York over a law regarding fossil fuels. Plus, Connecticut Democrats rally around the head of PURA.