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Officials want Long Islanders to be on the lookout for algal blooms this summer. Connecticut lawmakers express concern over how parking lot license plate readers are being used. New York will not require registration for e-bikes, for now. Plus, hurricane season this year doesn't look too bad!

Wedding dreams

Commentator David Bouchier wonders whether a stylish wedding will lead to a stylish marriage.

Lt. Gov.'s legislative outlook

A conversation with Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz. But first, immigration advocates say a proposal from Governor Hochul on ICE has them concerned. Bridgeport looks to crack down on parking violations. Plus, two Connecticut aquariums are recognized as some of the best in the nation.

Three wind turbines stand in the water off Block Island, R.I.

Salt and spin

Long Island advocates celebrate moves in offshore wind. Erin Stewart comes under fire for recent comments during her campaign for Connecticut governor. New York republicans push for a bill to let Bruce Blakeman access public funds for his gubernatorial campaign. Plus, it’s the latest from WSHU’s The Making of U.S.

Allie Cass-Wilson, who lives in Bristol, Connecticut, is a nurse. She was sued over a $1,972 debt by an OB-GYN practice where she’d been a patient years earlier. “How can they do that to people?” she says. She did not contest the lawsuit, court records show.

CT doctors now sue patients more than hospitals over medical bills

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with KFF Health News’ Noam N. Levey to discuss his article, “In CT, doctors now sue patients most over medical bills, surpassing hospitals,” written with CT Mirror’s Katy Golvala and Jenna Carlesso as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Black skimmer, common tern and least tern call our region's beaches home for the spring and summer — Lido Beach, N.Y.

Earth Day optimism

Ornithologist Scott Weidensaul shares some Earth Day optimism. A new report details the health of Long Island waterways. Plus, how your choices at the grocery store can support the environment.

'Cookie for a Cause': Greenwich teen bakes cookies to help kids

Greenwich High School student Vihaan Kamath started Cookies for a Cause to support families with children who are blind, need prosthetics, or are fighting cancer. He spoke with Good at Heart’s Randye Kaye about baking cookies in his home kitchen and donating 100% of the proceeds to help kids.

Bayonet Street Apartments in New London, which is part of a two-phase affordable housing development in the city.

Homegrown housing help

Amtrak sues Metro North. Connecticut’s AG backs tougher penalties for deepfake sexual abuse. Advocates call on New Haven officials to do more for the unhoused. Plus, the state makes moves to impose more oversight over homeschool families.

A food shopper pushes a cart of groceries at a supermarket.

Labeling law looms

A New York state bill on food ingredient transparency is on the governor's desk. A bill banning cell phones in Connecticut schools moves forward. The New York state budget gets delayed…again. There are plans to turn the old Remington site in Connecticut into a nature preserve. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Long Story Short.

Corridor construction continues

Governor Lamont gives an update on I-91 construction near Meriden. A proposed capital projects budget for Suffolk County outlines infrastructure in need of updates. Firefighters battle a major blaze on Fire Island. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Digital Citizen.

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