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More than 50 Connecticut municipalities call on the governor to increase education spending. The founder of Pirate’s Booty has baselessly declared himself the mayor of one Long Island village. The Connecticut Bureau of Aquaculture has a plan to keep shellfish harvesting sites open for longer. Plus, one of the world’s largest non-alcoholic beer companies is headquartered right here in our region.

Edward Gorey was famous for his signature black and white illustrations that are often steeped in humor with a sinister twist. Gorey also drew his whimsical images on envelopes for letters he sent to a close friend. And that friend has just published a collection of their correspondence in a new book. WSHU’s Book Critic Joan Baum read it and has this review.

Lawmakers from our region traded barbs last night during a CNN town hall. Southampton will phase out some of its sand mines over the next seven years. Some Long Island environmentalists are unhappy with Lee Zeldin’s performance as head of the EPA. A bill in Connecticut would raise the age a child can be arrested. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Side Hustle series.

Wildlife experts share early findings from a three-year survey of Long Island’s land mammals. Suffolk police announce a road safety crackdown. Connecticut Democrats want the governor to declare a fiscal emergency over Medicaid. Lawmakers from our region look to challenge President Trump’s tariffs. Plus, Connecticut librarians say they’re worried about the future.

Republican lawmakers in Connecticut are launching a statewide tour to challenge Democratic policies. Advocates are concerned about the staffing cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program. Rallies protesting the Trump Administration are planned for this weekend. Plus, how N-I-L deals have changed March Madness.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, “Trump cuts to weather and emergency services could force CT to fend for itself,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Commentator David Bouchier tries to be philosophical about identity theft.

Scientists encourage folks who live near the Sound to replace aging septic tanks. Residents from our region and across the country took part in protests of DOGE over the weekend. New York lawmakers go back and forth on a public masking ban. Investigators release body camera footage from a police shooting in Bridgeport last week. Plus, how will tariffs impact Long Island?

Researchers reveal concerning trends related to Long Island’s bays. East Hampton will get a much needed emergency care facility this spring. Environmental officials will burn over 100 acres of Connecticut forest this month. Avelo Airlines will carry out deportation flights. Plus, Connecticut Democrats are united in combating President Trump’s agenda, but issues remain.

The Suffolk County executive presented his State of the County address yesterday. Connecticut could tighten laws preventing police from working with ICE. Long Island Congressman Andrew Garbarino says SALT relief is on the way. The New York State budget is now more than a week late. Plus, how potential cuts at the National Weather Service could impact our region.