After All Things

More than 50 Connecticut municipalities call on the governor to increase education spending. The founder of Pirate’s Booty has baselessly declared himself the mayor of one Long Island village. The Connecticut Bureau of Aquaculture has a plan to keep shellfish harvesting sites open for longer. Plus, one of the world’s largest non-alcoholic beer companies is headquartered right here in our region.

Officials on eastern Long Island say brush fire prevention and education is their top priority. Border czar Tom Homan was met with protestors on a visit to New York yesterday. Attorneys general from our region sue the Trump administration over plans to shutter the Department of Education. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Side Hustle series.

Non-profit environmental agency Save the Sound has launched a water quality database tool. Nassau taxpayers could foot the bill for lawsuits related to a proposed casino. New York lawmakers push back on some of Governor Hochul’s main budget proposals. Cuts to NOAA will impact a few New England facilities. Plus, spring is almost here -- is your garden pollinator friendly?

Suffolk County makes moves towards cleaner wastewater infrastructure. A Connecticut bill would bring low-cost prescriptions to the state from Canada. Another bill would make changes to the state’s police training. Plus, how Connecticut women played a key role in the American Revolution.

Suffolk Police are blaming a family’s attempt to make s’mores for the Pine Barrens brush fire. Connecticut lawmakers address federal cuts at local nonprofits. New York voters weigh in on congestion pricing. Plus, you can find one of the country’s oldest history museums right here in our region.

Lawmakers from our region worry about the future of the Department of Education. Connecticut’s local leaders say they’re not thrilled with the governor’s budget proposal. Connecticut law enforcement rally for stricter punishments for drivers in street takeovers. Plus, a conversation with the author of a new book that looks at one of America’s most significant trials.

Rock legend Keith Richards receives a key to the state of Connecticut. Congressman Nick LaLota of Long Island says he supports an overhaul of Medicaid funding. One of the region's major immigrant resettlement agencies will downsize. Suffolk County plans one of its largest gatherings of veterans for later this month. Plus, advocates say they’re disappointed with Connecticut’s enforcement of its Clean Slate law.

Newly imposed tariffs on Canada could have an impact on our region. Bird flu is ripping through Long Island’s waterfowl population. Connecticut Republicans are not happy with a new deal on special education funding. Plus, the debate in New York over involuntary outpatient treatment.

Employees at a West Haven VA rallied against proposed cuts Monday. A handful of Long Islanders will be at President Trump’s address to Congress this evening. Long Island Republicans want to eliminate a state income tax on overtime and tips. Plus, Connecticut’s congressional Democrats grapple with Trump 2.0.

Governor Lamont says he’ll veto $40 million in emergency funding for special education. Long Island Republicans want to create cannabis shop “buffer zones.” Connecticut lawmakers announce a plan to combat one pesky invasive plant. Plus, how this comic book writer finds inspiration on Long Island.