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Employees at a West Haven VA rallied against proposed cuts Monday. A handful of Long Islanders will be at President Trump’s address to Congress this evening. Long Island Republicans want to eliminate a state income tax on overtime and tips. Plus, Connecticut’s congressional Democrats grapple with Trump 2.0.

Governor Hochul says she will not remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. Five people have been arrested on charges stemming from Bridgeport’s 2023 mayoral election. Riverhead appeals a court decision that says it overcharged the county for sewage treatments. Both of Connecticut’s major energy companies are proposing rate changes. Plus, the Connecticut community college that’s home to one unique art collection.

WSHU’s Molly Ingram spoke with CT Mirror’s Ginny Monk to discuss her article, “After homelessness, New Haven woman is finding her community,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

The MTA says congestion pricing brought in about what was expected in its first month. U.S. Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut emerges as a top voice for Democrats who oppose President Trump’s agenda. Plus, how a lack of affordable housing in Connecticut is impacting older adults.

Commentator David Bouchier is nostalgic for the vanishing world of hobbies.

Newly imposed tariffs on Canada could have an impact on our region. Bird flu is ripping through Long Island’s waterfowl population. Connecticut Republicans are not happy with a new deal on special education funding. Plus, the debate in New York over involuntary outpatient treatment.

WSHU’s Molly Ingram spoke with CT Mirror’s Lisa Hagen to discuss her article, “With Trump at the wheel, what are CT Democrats to do?,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Governor Lamont says he’ll veto $40 million in emergency funding for special education. Long Island Republicans want to create cannabis shop “buffer zones.” Connecticut lawmakers announce a plan to combat one pesky invasive plant. Plus, how this comic book writer finds inspiration on Long Island.

Commentator David Bouchier considers the advantages of a new political order.

Rock legend Keith Richards receives a key to the state of Connecticut. Congressman Nick LaLota of Long Island says he supports an overhaul of Medicaid funding. One of the region's major immigrant resettlement agencies will downsize. Suffolk County plans one of its largest gatherings of veterans for later this month. Plus, advocates say they’re disappointed with Connecticut’s enforcement of its Clean Slate law.