We’re taking a look at some of the laws that will go into effect in our region this year. Plus, LIPA can extend its contract with PSEG. And Connecticut’s AG sued the Trump Administration 45 times in 2025 -- a look at where some of those cases stand.

The minimum wage in both Connecticut and New York will get a bump on January 1. New York is changing how child abuse reports are made. New research finds migrating birds will arrive in our region earlier this upcoming spring. Plus, the latest from WSHU's Good at Heart.

Crews are still working on major water main fixes in Waterbury. It’s been almost one year since New York enacted congestion pricing. An iconic Connecticut restaurant is about to go nationwide. Plus, a Stefanik campaign insider discusses her decision to leave the race for governor of New York.

Offshore wind projects in our region have been suspended by the Trump administration. The flu is ripping through Long Island. Governor Hochul signs a bill eliminating the so-called “100 foot rule”. Plus, an effort in Connecticut to keep foster kids with family.

New York bans the harvest of horseshoe crabs. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik drops out of the race for governor of New York. The Houston Rockets are in talks to buy the Connecticut Sun. The results are in from a series of town halls on bear encounters in Connecticut. Plus, the luge athletes from around the world were in upstate New York this weekend.

As federal support faces uncertainty, Connecticut turns to rainy-day resources. On Long Island, good intentions for the environment are running up against old lawn habits. Our region reacts to the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia. Plus, survivors of domestic abuse are calling on Albany to act.

Connecticut is putting $28 million toward transforming blighted properties. A Montauk dredging project gets a boost with a second machine, after the first broke down. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe partners with Hartford HealthCare on a new wellness center. Plus, a lost city, a fading faith, and tragedy that struck twice – that’s the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.

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 will cover rising healthcare costs for some residents. This weekend is the 13th anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting. Pollution has decreased in New York City — and even on Long Island — since the start of congestion pricing. Plus, the story of a formerly enslaved man from Trumbull -- and how his family is honoring his memory.

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.

About 12 million dollars in new grants will power dozens of projects in the Long Island Sound watershed. Bridgeport’s newly elected city council is without a leader. Stony Brook University will expand a farm-to-classroom training program in Southampton. Connecticut officials want to hear from residents about bear sightings. Plus, did you know that our region is home to a nationally renowned soy sauce?