Our region celebrates Veterans Day. Connecticut lawmakers will vote tomorrow on a plan to use a $500 million surplus for social programs. A New York law requires new safety rules for AI chatbots. A plan from Eversource to sell Aquarion is not popular with some Connecticut officials. Plus, how New York voters really feel about their candidates for governor.

The Connecticut Audubon Society releases its annual State of the Birds report. Connecticut lawmakers will be back in Hartford this week for a two-day special session. Advocates say the government shutdown will have a lasting impact on local food pantries. New York approves a natural gas pipeline for waters off New York City. Plus, UConn researchers look into the history of a controversial institution for the disabled.

Big gubernatorial news today on both sides of the Sound -- Elise Stefanik is running for governor of New York, and Governor Lamont is expected to file paperwork for a reelection run. Plus, Connecticut will re-load residents EBT cards next week.

About 35% of Connecticut's registered voters participated in Tuesday's elections. Suffolk County will pay $9 million to the mother of Thomas Valva. Despite a blue wave in other parts of the country, Republicans maintain their stronghold on Long Island. Plus, follow this year’s “world’s most famous Christmas tree” from Albany to NYC.

The results from the local races in our region. Plus, it’s not all politics today -- meet the woman whose goal is to bring the arts to your backyard.

It’s Election Day -- officials say things have been going smoothly. Local food pantries say they're still in crisis despite partial funding of SNAP this month. UI wants a decision on Fairfield monopoles to be reconsidered. Plus, early November is peak deer breeding season -- be vigilant on the roads!

Everything you need to know about the local races in our region. A sleep expert weighs in on Daylight Savings Time. Plus, officials announce a milestone in the remediation of Bethpage Community Park.

WSHU’s Off the Path takes to New York Harbor for an annual midnight cruise of the undead. But first, our region reacts to the end of SNAP benefits for millions of Americans tomorrow. Plus, Connecticut’s U.S. senators co-sponsor a bill to protect kids from AI chatbots.

Governor Lamont weighs in on the New York City mayoral race. Groups around the region gear up to help those impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Plus, a Halloween icon that calls our region home needs our help!

Connecticut and New York sue to keep SNAP payments coming. The Nassau County Executive loses the latest round of a court battle over deputized civilians. Connecticut will bring in outside help to fix issues in Bridgeport public schools. Plus, a look at a New Haven book store with a mission beyond books.