New York’s legislative session begins Wednesday. Bridgeport’s Board of Education will investigate the district’s massive debt. A Connecticut bill would regulate the use of AI in the state. Plus, after years of pushback -- congestion pricing began in New York City yesterday.

Suffolk officials sound the alarm on so-called drone activity near the Hamptons. Senator Blumenthal plans to reintroduce the Kids Online Safety Act. The U.S. government confirms an area of Hampton Bays does belong to the Shinnecock Tribal Nation. Plus, a new law in New York bans selling certain clothing with PFAS.

Connecticut residents can now choose to automatically block online tracking. East Hampton will consider granting $4 million for affordable housing projects. Connecticut and New York receive A grades for gun safety. Plus, a new effort to help local farmers with mental health challenges.

The new year brings tighter regulations to Connecticut’s absentee ballot system. New York’s Department of Education proposes more funding to public schools in the next budget. Plus, social media and tech use was a huge topic of conversation this year in our region and at the national level.

Some New York drivers could qualify for congestion pricing exemptions. Connecticut saw a rise in roadway fatalities this year. Resources are available to those in our region struggling with substance abuse this holiday season. Plus, did the topic of raw milk come up at the Christmas dinner table this year?

Breaking down new laws in Connecticut set to begin in 2025. Long Island cannabis sales generated more than $3 million in tax revenue. Connecticut will sideline future offshore wind projects in favor of solar, for now. Plus, a moonlit hike explores traditions of Connecticut's Indigenous people.

Southampton sues the Shinnecock Nation over travel plaza construction. Federal disaster relief is on the way to Connecticut farmers impacted by a hail storm from August. Bridgeport creates a task force to deal with chronic absenteeism. Plus, some big news from WSHU.

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!