After All Things

The candidates for Nassau County Executive square off in a contentious debate. Connecticut could soon have another professional sports team. Creditors approve the latest settlement plan from Purdue Pharma. Plus, the troubling trend for our region’s forests.

Kosta Diamantis is found guilty on all 21 counts in a federal trial today. The government shutdown threatens energy assistance for low-income Long Islanders. Activists say Hamden police knew about an ICE raid last week before it happened. Plus, Connecticut’s NHL team may be long gone, but there are plenty of other local teams to cheer on.

Connecticut Republicans want to increase the state’s property tax credit, but Democrats want to use the same money on social services. One of four newly nominated PURA commissioners will replace the outgoing chair. Suffolk rolls out a new program to help residents with mental health issues. A Connecticut state senator gets national attention for a controversial No Kings post. Plus, advocates continue to push for an aid in dying bill in New York.

No Kings protests took place around the country this weekend, including right here in our region. George Santos is out of prison. Connecticut and New York join in on a lawsuit against the EPA. Plus, Long Island Sound lobstermen reflect on their loss, 26 years after a devastating lobster die-off.

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.