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Governor Lamont officially kicks off his re-election campaign today. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman gauges support for a run for governor of New York. Connecticut service plaza workers can now unionize under a new settlement. Plus, a look back at a Connecticut murder case that gained national attention.

Governor Lamont says he will sign a controversial housing bill passed by state lawmakers last week despite pushback. A new law in New York will protect veterans from scammers. A Bridgeport city councilman has been arrested for a fourth time. Plus, a conversation with SUNY Chancellor John King.

In Mark Rubinstein’s latest thriller, Season of Fear, an escaped psychotic animal killer is on the loose in Bridgeport, Connecticut. One of his human targets is Dr. John Randall, the psychiatrist who gave the psych analysis at his trial. The terrorism takes its toll on Randall and his family. To cope, the doctor and his wife turn to alcohol and pharmaceuticals. But that opens up another world of hurt. WSHU’s Book Critic Joan Baum says it’s a chilling read.

A petition to save Bridgeport’s “candy cane” smokestack has racked up 200+ signatures. A federal court tosses out a lawsuit challenging New York’s Native American school mascot ban. Bridgeport City Council still needs to pick a president. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.

Connecticut hasn’t received an official warning yet on food stamp funding. Governor Hochul wants changes made to an aid in dying bill before signing it. Plus, parents of children with autism in Connecticut say getting services has been a struggle.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is running for governor of New York. Governor Lamont touts a recently signed, yet controversial housing bill. Plus, this season’s familiar jingle has a single hometown in Connecticut.

Connecticut will cover rising healthcare costs for some residents. This weekend is the 13th anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting. Pollution has decreased in New York City — and even on Long Island — since the start of congestion pricing. Plus, the story of a formerly enslaved man from Trumbull -- and how his family is honoring his memory.

We’re taking a look at some of the laws that will go into effect in our region this year. Plus, LIPA can extend its contract with PSEG. And Connecticut’s AG sued the Trump Administration 45 times in 2025 -- a look at where some of those cases stand.

Senator Murphy says he wants the government to return focus to domestic issues. On the agenda in New York this year -- a crackdown on illegal guns. Avelo Airlines will end deportation flights at the end of the month. Plus, meet the local librarians creating spaces where community comes together.

Governor Hochul backs a plan to limit protests near houses of worship. Wegmans’ use of facial recognition sparks questions about how retailers use biometric data. Plus, an investigation looks into how politics, proximity, and public dollars are colliding in Hartford.