After All Things

Some Connecticut lawmakers are calling for the CSCU president to resign. Nassau will begin testing wastewater for illicit drug use. AAA says record-breaking holiday travel is expected to start tomorrow. And if you love Christmas movies, Connecticut is the place to be!

Suffolk County can move forward with a rebuild of the dam destroyed in this summer’s historic rainfall. An audit of CSCU finds widespread misuse of p-cards. Two more Connecticut utilities receive downgrades in their credit rating. Plus, New Yorkers take advantage of federal dollars for energy-saving home upgrades.

Nassau County lawmakers pass a $4.2 billion budget on a second attempt. Advocates are calling for more accountability from Connecticut DCF. Connecticut hospital officials are sounding the alarm on operational costs and workforce shortages. Plus, the most wonderful time of the year can also be the most stressful!

Alleged "Gilgo Beach serial killer" Rex Heuermann is charged with a seventh murder. The Bridgeport school district will host a number community forums after separating from its superintendent. A federal grant will support job training for teens in southern Connecticut. Plus, how local educators and lawmakers are working to regulate smartphone use for children.

Local lawmakers demand answers on drones flying over our region. Environmental officials push for a major cleanup at Bethpage Community Park. Thousands of Connecticut residents will have their medical debts paid off by the state. Plus, a closer look at the overhaul of Connecticut’s jury selection system.

The Shinnecock Nation is ordered to shut down two electronic billboards in the Hamptons. Senator Blumenthal makes a year end push for the Kids Online Safety Act. Over a dozen environmental activists face criminal trespassing charges after a sit-in at the capital. Plus, a Newtown animal sanctuary is a labor of love for a mother who lost her daughter in Sandy Hook.

Eversource blames Connecticut’s regulatory environment for its credit rating downgrade. A lawsuit could be coming to Long Island over red light camera tickets. An effort to save marshland at one Connecticut state park has gotten a federal boost. Plus, a local artist’s take on social media.

Federal funding has been secured to bolster Long Island's south shore and Fire Island communities. Connecticut Eversource customers may have to pay higher rates after a credit rating downgrade. New federal rules will limit two chemicals found in Long Island groundwater. A Siena poll finds economic issues are still top of mind for New Yorkers. Plus, Connecticut needs to fill thousands of vacant special education positions.

More than $25 million in grants will support 31 Long Island Sound conservation projects. Nassau officials discuss the environmental impact of a proposed casino. Scientists have come up with a new way to stop the spread of the invasive spotted lanternfly. Plus, New York officials eye nuclear power as a way to combat climate change.

Governor Lamont wants to expand a pilot program connecting new parents with community health workers. About 80 LIRR bridges and tunnels are due for repairs. A handful of programs at UConn are at risk of being cut. Plus, what to expect from the state’s upcoming legislative session.

Over a million dollars was awarded to 15 coastal communities in New York and Connecticut for resiliency projects. Less than 4% of Long Island’s opioid settlement money has been distributed so far. New England’s grid operator says the electric system is prepared for the winter. A look at the expansion of tenants unions in our region. Plus, a working group recommends major changes to how people vote in Connecticut.

The Connecticut Audubon Society calls for limits to pesticide use to protect birds. State grants will help clean up Connecticut’s blighted properties. A handful of public housing complexes on Long Island contain so-called “life-threatening” hazards. An unpopular move by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to cap anesthesiology coverage will not affect Connecticut. Plus, America’s 250th birthday is still two years away, but there are already plans to throw her a big party!

A Connecticut task force met today on the price of prescription drugs. Senator Gillibrand pushes for funds to help food insecure seniors. Part of a study on veterans with PTSD will take place in our region. Plus, creative passions can make great side hustles!

New York environmental groups urge the governor to expand protections for wetlands. Affordable housing in Connecticut will be a point of contention this legislative session. Several notable Long Islanders could be eligible for presidential pardons once Trump takes office. New York state will soon enact restrictions on pet sales. Plus, availability of AP courses varies across Connecticut school districts.

The Fairfield Avenue bridge in Norwalk reopens after a fiery crash earlier this year. A look at shifting Long Island voter registrations. Officials ask residents to keep an eye out for holiday season scams. Plus, a Bridgeport pastor talks gratitude, giving, and getting along!

Long Island’s wild turkeys are thriving thanks to state conservation efforts. Stress and burnout are among the top concerns of Connecticut teachers. An effort in Bridgeport to curb youth violence gets a million dollar boost. A Siena poll reveals New Yorkers’ true feelings about the start of the holiday season. Plus, how Indigenous communities will recognize their ancestors this holiday weekend.

Governor Hochul believes there's little President Trump can do about congestion pricing once he takes office. Connecticut transportation officials say wrong-way driving prevention efforts are working. New York’s AG is investigating an incident in Nassau where a pedestrian was hit by a police vehicle. Advocates step up efforts to help Connecticut families at risk of losing their homes. Plus, how scientists are winning the battle against Hydrilla in the Connecticut River.

Connecticut Agriculture officials look to recruit a new generation of farmers. Connecticut is on track for a third straight year in declining opioid overdoses. Long Island students lag in English and Math. The town of Hempstead sues New York state over congestion pricing. Plus, how local environmentalists are preparing for another Trump presidency.

Fatal car accidents are down in Connecticut thanks to a new effort by state police. Officials say it will take billions of dollars to get PFAS out of New York’s water supply. Governor Lamont warns residents about the cost of healthcare under Trump’s incoming administration. Plus, an effort to retain more early childhood educators in New Haven.

Remembering the life of former Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell. Bruce Blakeman says he’ll work with the Trump administration on deportations. The MTA proposes a 4% rate hike for tickets and tolls. Plus, Phillip Johnson’s glass house is a Connecticut icon, but some have trouble separating the art from the architect.