Waterfront businesses in Suffolk County just got a big boost. The MTA has withdrawn a controversial proposal to reduce railroad ticket validity. Governor Lamont signs a law that establishes November as Veteran’s month in Connecticut. Plus, the looming government shutdown explained.

Connecticut makes a huge investment into a New Haven tech hub. Inflation rebate checks will be mailed to New Yorkers over the next two months. More than 80 new laws will take effect in Connecticut on October 1. Plus, how one Ukrainian family made Connecticut feel like home.

Connecticut now oversees its own use of radioactive materials under a new federal agreement. A former top LIPA official speaks out after being fired. An infamous powerplant in Bridgeport will come down this weekend. Plus, a local ABC affiliate is among those no longer airing Jimmy Kimmel.

The Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve receives a boost from the state. Connecticut officials clarify guidance on vaccines amid federal changes. LIPA will extend its contract with PSEG. Connecticut ranks dead last in New England for air quality. Plus, summer may be over, but experts say you should still be wearing bug spray.

The legal battle over who will operate Long Island’s power grid ramped up this week. What a government shutdown could mean for our region. You’re not going crazy -- spotted lantern flies are everywhere! Plus, prisons in New York remain understaffed after a strike earlier this year.

Revolution Wind is back on track. A look at how another wind farm in our region is doing, South Fork Wind. The alleged Long Island serial killer will face one trial rather than the several his lawyers pushed for. Plus, a program to help new homebuyers in Connecticut gets a boost.

The upcoming Ryder Cup golf tournament is expected to rake in $150 million for Long Island businesses. Connecticut cities crack down on street takeovers. A proposed budget for Suffolk County includes a property tax increase. Geologists will map out parts of Connecticut over the next few months. Plus, text messages reveal Governor Lamont supported an affordable housing bill before he vetoed it.

Embattled PURA chair Marissa Gillett resigns. An ICE detainee dies at a Long Island correctional center. Senator Gillibrand announces the super popular “No Stock Act.” Connecticut is on track for a very colorful fall. Plus, New York’s utility regulator leaves the door open for a natural gas pipeline.

From animal encounters to apple picking -- farms in the region are getting creative to boost revenue. But first, local energy officials say they’re open to negotiate with the Trump administration on Revolution Wind. Connecticut Republicans say the state shouldn’t get involved in the sale of the Connecticut Sun. Plus, New York will make a huge investment in quantum computing.

Governor Lamont wants to delay a vote on UI monopole construction in Fairfield. Lawmakers from our region look to create a national paid leave program. Two major golf events will come to Long Island after this month’s Ryder Cup. Plus, today is Constitution Day -- a conversation about the man considered the Father of the Constitution, James Madison.