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America's first submarine dates to the Revolutionary War. Built by a Connecticut inventor, it sailed into New York Harbor in 1776 with a mission to blow up a British warship. It was ahead of its time — maybe a little too ahead of its time. There are a few places you can see replicas of the Turtle — and one of them is at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex.

A sinister underground entity builds babies with stolen DNA. Meanwhile, celebrities, with “desirable traits" hire biotech detectives to keep their genetic material safe. But will it work? WSHU's Book Critic Joan Baum has this review.

A high-end investment firm in Connecticut is the backdrop for a new murder mystery novel. And its author may surprise you. WSHU's book critic Joan Baum has this review.

Our region reacts to yesterday’s verdict for former President Donald Trump. Michelle Troconis is sentenced to 20 years for her involvement in the murder of Jennifer Dulos. Fairfield residents express their frustration with UI. Figures show Long Island Sound is riddled with party balloons. And early music comes to eastern Connecticut this weekend!

Lab results are complete regarding 16 of the chemical drums found in Bethpage Community Park. PURA rejects a rate hike request from one of Connecticut’s water companies. LIPA announces its search for a new contractor. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has been awarded an entrepreneurial grant from T-Mobile. And we’re taking a trip back in time to 1776!

Four people have been arrested for election interference in connection with the City of Bridgeport’s 2019 mayoral race. New York will impose limits on horseshoe crab harvesting. A survey finds Connecticut ranks eighth in the country for child well-being. JetBlue will now offer service out of MacArthur Airport. And more from WSHU's Off the Path.

The handsome new oversized book A Year in the Vineyard by Sophie Menin and Bob Chaplin, takes readers on an international romp to explore the life cycle of grapes, vines and wines. Book critic Joan Baum has this review.

Long Island will get more than $16 million from a multi-state settlement with JUUL. What will it cost UConn to keep Dan Hurley? Reports of sexual assault at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy on Long Island doubled last year. Governor Lamont says Wanda Geter-Pataky should step down after her arrest earlier this week. And more from WSHU’s Off the Path.

Commentator David Bouchier wonders how American vacations have become so short.

Connecticut’s AG will defend Revolution Wind in court this week. Early voting for a few primaries begins today in a handful of Connecticut towns. An effort in Huntington is already gearing up for America’s 250th anniversary. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Long Story Short.