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New York unveils new actions to address PFAS contamination. Water has been restored to the majority of Waterbury residents. Breaking down Suffolk’s settlement of a decade-long lawsuit over sewers. Governor Hochul signs a controversial aid in dying bill. Plus, 2025 was the year of AI -- a review of the laws on its use in our region and beyond.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “Fight for generational change takes aim at U.S. Rep. John Larson,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Bird flu has been ripping through Long Island’s East End. Volunteers has collected more than 11,000 pounds of trash during a recent cleanup of our region’s beaches. Connecticut lawmakers advance a handful of bills in response to ICE activity. Plus, it’s the latest from WSHU’s The Making of U.S.

Gas prices are up 80 cents around the region over the last month. Connecticut and New York attorneys general have sued to stop a merger between two companies that own and operate local television stations.. Plus, Connecticut lawmakers will consider legislation that would allow off duty police officers to carry firearms in public schools.

Commentator David Bouchier notes that many people have discovered an inexpensive way to shop.

What does it mean to be a good digital citizen? Connecticut sees a dramatic decrease in overdose deaths. Breaking down a bill in New York on food transparency. Plus, several Connecticut schools have refused visits from Secretary of Education Linda McMahon.

Our region joins a lawsuit over new global tariffs. Senator Murphy wants to restrict government officials from using online prediction markets. Plus, a new report finds chemical contamination in certain vegetables grown on Long Island’s East End.

Connecticut and New York are unhappy with a settlement between Live Nation and the U.S. Justice Department. Some environmental and government watchdog agencies are criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration. Plus, some CT lawmakers want to close a loophole related to automatic-weapons.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Theo Peck-Suzuki to discuss his article, “Most agree CT schools should restrict cellphones. But how — and how much?” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Governor Lamont will take a red pen to an emergency bill. OLA of Eastern Long Island proposes an idea to increase community trust in law enforcement. Plus, a program at the Long Island Museum uses art to help those with memory loss.