After All Things

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.

A Supreme Court ruling clears the way for Connecticut coastal cities to plan for disasters. Governor Hochul touts New York’s free school meals program. Could this be the year New York bans the harvest of horseshoe crabs? Plus, after two abuse cases, Connecticut is rethinking how it tracks homeschooled children.

Connecticut invests $10 billion to address pension debt. Governor Hochul tackles a mountain of bills to either sign or veto. Mystic Aquarium says new tech is improving care for their animals. Plus, the local program reshaping recovery one workout at a time.

Twenty city-owned vacant lots in Hartford will be turned into new homes. A probe exposes alarming conditions at a Long Island dog facility. Environmental officials urge Long Islanders to use less salt on icy walkways this winter. Plus, who has the best chance at winning the Republican nomination for governor of Connecticut?

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is running for governor of New York. Governor Lamont touts a recently signed, yet controversial housing bill. Plus, this season’s familiar jingle has a single hometown in Connecticut.

LIRR stations will get new ticket machines. New York will add new driving violations and increased points for others beginning in February. Environmental officials celebrate a Long Island Sound water quality milestone. Plus, a Connecticut photographer losing his sight finds new ways to see again.

A petition to save Bridgeport’s “candy cane” smokestack has racked up 200+ signatures. A federal court tosses out a lawsuit challenging New York’s Native American school mascot ban. Bridgeport City Council still needs to pick a president. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.

Connecticut hasn’t received an official warning yet on food stamp funding. Governor Hochul wants changes made to an aid in dying bill before signing it. Plus, parents of children with autism in Connecticut say getting services has been a struggle.

The USDA has a warning for 20 states — share food-stamp data or risk losing funding. A bill in New York would ban anonymous calls to the state’s child abuse hotline. Connecticut will expand access to early childhood education beginning in January. Plus, a conversation with New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.