After All Things

Brookhaven residents are sick of the town landfill. Could Connecticut get rid of taxes on tips? A new documentary about the late U.S. Senator Joe Liberman of Connecticut drops this weekend. Plus, for the bird nerds – it’s the latest WSHU’s Birdsong Break.

The final vision for Manresa Island’s environmental cleanup has been unveiled. But first, Connecticut Democrats use an emergency procedure to pass a package of bills. Living in New York is expensive -- some lawmakers are blaming tariffs for that. Plus, snow removal continues in the region and now we're helping out our neighbors, too!

Lawmakers from our region react to last night’s State of the Union. You can literally see Great South Bay through a hole in the Fire Island Inlet bridge. A new survey has good news for Governor Lamont. Plus, what exactly is geothermal energy?

More than half of Connecticut’s federal delegation is skipping the president’s State of the Union tonight. All the snow we got this winter has put a strain on our region’s road salt supply. A bridge in Westport is yours if you want it — you'll just have to move it yourself! Plus, a long-lost whale song resurfaces.

Our region sees historic snowfall -- the latest on the blizzard. Plus, details from the former New Haven police chief’s arrest warrant, and the latest from WSHU’s The Making of U.S.

Researchers from Mystic Aquarium are headed to Canada to study beluga whales! But first, Connecticut Republicans say there’s a “culture of corruption” in the state. Suffolk County needs more first responders. And let nature remind you to slow down through a new series from WSHU.

Long Island environmental advocates say they’ll fight EPA rollbacks. But first, Connecticut lawmakers consider a per-child tax break for some parents. Fire departments in the state say they’re having trouble finding new staff. Plus, New York rolls out stronger penalties for some driving violations.

Suffolk’s water authority is suing Riverhead over plans for a North Fork water pipeline. Connecticut transportation officials consider using diesel trains again to cut costs. Plus, how one local organization fights loneliness through the arts.

Opponents of Connecticut’s affordable housing law plan to challenge a proposed enhancement. Pot holes are a big problem on Route 25 in Suffolk. The state of Connecticut will not help fund a Bridgeport soccer stadium. Plus, you can try this unique Olympic sport right here in our region.

The Department of Homeland Security is headed for a shutdown. Governor Lamont looks to open a loan program for future healthcare workers. Got a broken heart? Maritime Aquarium has a deliciously petty solution. Plus, Valentine’s Day is around the corner — and so are online romance scams.