What’s up with the air quality the last few days? It’s Shark Awareness Week. Amtrak says it’s looking into ways to expand rail service through Southeastern Connecticut. Plus, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and the two candidates challenging him for re-election this year faced off at a gubernatorial forum in Bridgeport this week.

Connecticut gets caught up with Clean Slate cases. Suffolk officials are warning of a glad bar scam targeting seniors. Connecticut and New York reach a settlement with 23andMe. Plus, murder, music and mayhem! Meet the mind behind a new film premiering right here in our region next week.

Long Island environmental groups sue over dam rebuild in Suffolk. Governor Hochul issues a moratorium on large scale data centers. Plus, Connecticut is expanding health insurance coverage for several health conditions.

Local officials react to the passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham. There’s been a significant outbreak of salmonella on Long Island’s east end. Plus, a Connecticut summer camp expands outside of the state this year.

Connecticut’s gubernatorial race is in full swing. New York will likely opt into a tax credit program expanding school choice. A Long Island teen makes history mastering Shinnecock language. Plus, meet a unique animal you probably didn’t know was lurking in Connecticut's waters.

New York environmental advocates assess this year’s wins and losses. Our region’s AGs look to crack down on spam calls. A handful of Connecticut beaches are closed for swimming due to high bacteria levels. Plus, Broadway comes to Norwalk!

Our region joins a lawsuit against HUD. Long Island hunters can now bag more deer. Mosquitoes from Milford test positive for the West Nile virus. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Good at Heart.

New York state will help pay for several storm-damage related projects on Long Island. Connecticut homeowners with crumbling foundations are a step closer to getting some federal tax relief. Officials warn residents of storm clean-up scams. Plus, a trip to the tavern where George Washington toasted and the cabinet met!

Drivers who speed through Connecticut work zones will start getting tickets today. There are now plans for three Long Island bridges to be replaced. Officials remind folks to be extra vigilant when swimming at our region’s beaches. Plus, the 250 fun isn’t over yet -- a closer look at some of Connecticut's contributions to the Revolution.

WSHU’s Off the Path takes us to New York’s original state capital. A look at Connecticut’s ties to the Declaration of Independence. It’s the series finale of WSHU’s The Making of U.S., and a very patriotic installment of Birdsong Break!

A Connecticut author writes a children's book showcasing the official birds of all 50 states. First, Eversource is planning on asking for an 11% rate hike. Plus, restoring a massive portrait of an American president is no small task!

Attorney General William Tong reacts to the Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship. A handful of new laws take effect in Connecticut tomorrow. Our region is about to be under a heat dome for the next few days. Plus, meet Deborah Sampson -- the woman who disguised herself as a man to enlist in the U.S. military 250 years ago.