After All Things

UI will not be allowed to put taller monopoles in Fairfield County. The governors of New York and Connecticut launch a public health alliance. New York AG Letitia James vows to defend herself over mortgage fraud allegations. Plus, the first ever Latina Rockette shares her story in a new book, and she speaks to WSHU.

Major renovations are underway at Belmont Park on Long Island. Local elections in New York will now be held in even-numbered years. Connecticut schools continue to battle chronic absenteeism. Water officials in Suffolk step up efforts in Calverton. Plus, meet Frankie Focus!

Volunteers join Save the Sound in a unique effort to restore eelgrass meadows. But first, Connecticut starts construction on a redevelopment of the Waterbury Train Station. A vote is scheduled for tomorrow on monopoles in Fairfield County. Long Island police get $2 million for crime-fighting tech. Plus, prosecutors will wrap up their case against Kosta Diamantis today.

A state judge says a candidate for the Nassau County Legislature must remain on the ballot even though he’s been missing for months. Connecticut teams up with another New England state on clean energy. Governor Hochul breaks out her veto pen. Plus, how two local high school students lift up their community.

Today’s nor’easter knocked out power for thousands in our region. Connecticut will give grants to select towns to convert brownfields into parks. New York budget negotiations explained. Plus, some towns in Connecticut have second thoughts on solar energy.

Our region could be hit with a nor’easter this weekend. Advocates want Governor Hochul to sign aid in dying legislation. Environmental officials say interactions with black bears are on the rise in Connecticut. Plus, the debate over banned books in the state.

A judge will allow Nassau County to ban transgender girls and women from playing women's sports on county property. Connecticut is closing its 2025 fiscal year with a better-than-expected operating surplus.Federal officials say the Brookhaven National Laboratory is currently operating at normal capacity despite the federal shutdown. And, a once in a 200-year museum is winding its way through Central New York this month.

President Donald Trump's administration has reversed a major cut to New York state's counterterrorism funding. Connecticut nonprofit social service providers are facing an insurance crisis that could force them out of business. The federal government says it intends to reconsider building permits already granted to Empire Wind. And, when will Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announce that he’s running for a third term?

A burn ban is in effect for Long Island. Connecticut residents can use a new tool to see if their property is a risk from natural disasters. The federal criminal trial for Connecticut’s former deputy budget director starts today. Plus, the unique way New York farmers are using apples this season.

Maritime Aquarium gets part of a federal grant for a lobster trap recovery program. Most VA services in the region will continue under the government shutdown. New Yorkers will have to pay income taxes on those rebate checks arriving soon. Plus, Connecticut’s Clean Slate law gets back on track after a pause.