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Suffolk County police look at changing their human trafficking investigations. U.S. Senator Chris Murphy was up at 3 a.m. talking on the floor to oppose President Donald Trump’s nomination to lead the Office of Management and Budget. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong says the state will commit to protecting gender-affirming care. Plus, the ski jump world cup hosted at Lake Placid start today.

Football captain, Rhino Rhinehart is in trouble. He punched a fellow student. Now Rhino is in his high school’s counseling group so he can stay on the football team. He’s surprised to find The Group a source of support. But his connection with them also lands him in the middle of a tragic school incident. How will Rhino find his way through it? Well, WSHU’s Culture Critic Joan Baum read this book for young readers. Here's her review.

The proposed federal budget could mean cuts to medicaid in Connecticut. Advocates and lawmakers in New York rallied in support of a bill to fix the World Trade Center Health Program. Connecticut Republicans and Democrats clash over book bans. Plus, the artist who balances fundraising with being fabulous.

Governor Hochul says she hopes to recruit some of the recently laid off federal employees for New York State service jobs. Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is expected to announce a run for mayor of New York City soon. One of two emergency bills passed this week in Connecticut does not have the support of the governor. Plus, a pilot program looks to solve Connecticut’s “transit desert” problem.

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine wants the EPA to take over clean-up efforts at the contaminated Grumman site in Calverton. Connecticut officials mark one month of Trump’s second term. Scallop hatcheries on Long Island face their largest decline yet. Governor Hochul wants to extend a tax on New York’s high-income earners. Plus, a New Haven senior citizens prom celebrates love and community.

Child advocates in Connecticut say universal school meals are a top priority this year. Nurses at South Shore University Hospital vote to strike if contract negotiations stall out. Senator Blumenthal demands the Trump administration pause mass lay-offs. Plus, a conversation with Oscars legend Bruce Vilanch.

Governor Hochul invites congestion pricing critics to see the results firsthand. New Haven joins a group of cities suing the Trump administration over federal cuts. East Hampton residents will take part in a world-wide lights-out event this weekend. A new bill would allow drone operators to help out Connecticut farmers. Plus, this month marks five years since the Covid-19 pandemic turned our lives upside down.

New York state has another 30 days to end congestion pricing. Immigrant advocates want updated guidelines set for police and ICE communications. A partial mask ban similar to Nassau County’s could become a statewide law. Plus, folks from our region and beyond take part in Scrollathon!

Long Island Congressman Nick LaLota says he's negotiating a "reasonable increase" to SALT deductions. Connecticut was one of 22 states to challenge the Trump freeze on federal funding. A New York State court orders the Shinnecock Nation to stop construction of a travel plaza. Long Island’s unemployment rate continues to hold steady. Plus, a New Haven church reacts to the executive order allowing ICE agents to enter.

Governor Lamont reacts to conflicting messages from the federal government about state funding. Long Island police unions endorse Kash Patel for FBI director. The ACLU of Connecticut says civil liberties are at risk. Plus, how climate change is impacting one important New England plant.