Water quality researchers say this was not a good year for Long Island's bays and waterways. Candidates for NY-1 took part in a debate on News12 Long Island last night. Officials say they expect to know what started the brush fire in Berlin, Connecticut by tomorrow. The U.S. Navy Sub Base in New London is now home to one of the largest microgrids on the East Coast. And how New York City could impact congressional races in our region.

A brush fire in Berlin, Connecticut has burned around 125 acres as of this morning. Officials break ground on the next phase of the Ronkonkoma Hub. Governor Lamont calls for an independent monitor for three Connecticut hospitals. There is some good news for the critically endangered right whales. Plus, a conversation with the former U.S. ambassador to Russia, John J. Sullivan.

More than 56,000 people cast their ballots on Connecticut’s first day of early voting. Connecticut will provide guidance to banks about helping those affected by severe flooding this summer. Some of New York’s highest paid educators work in Long Island schools, according to Newsday. Plus, SUNY ramps up efforts to get more folks to apply to college.

Early voting begins in Connecticut today. Connecticut lawmakers are concerned about a proposal to privatize the state's second largest utility. A group of LIRR workers are suing the railroad for not better protecting their safety. Plus, how are Connecticut candidates talking to voters about the budget?

Connecticut incumbent Democrats are far outspending and raising more money than their challengers. Former Congressman Lee Zeldin urges Long Islanders to vote ‘no’ on New York’s Equal Rights Amendment. Plus, a new program helping veterans run for office.

A handful of Connecticut mayors want voters to approve a ballot measure regarding future elections. Weather officials say flooding from August actually didn’t set a new rainfall record in our region. New Haven schools will ban cellphones in class. Plus, WSHU’s Sunday Baroque celebrates 25 years as a nationally syndicated show.

Governor Hochul announces new funding for Long Island fire departments. Connecticut residents have gotten around $7 million from FEMA after severe flooding from August. The candidates for New York’s fourth congressional district faced off in a debate on News 12 last night. Plus, a newly-opened speakeasy in Wallingford hides itself behind an unusual front.

Early voting begins next Monday in Connecticut. Oysters in the Great South Bay now have a new sanctuary. A revitalization project broke ground today in one of New Haven’s historically Black communities. Plus, how important is climate change to young voters in our region?

The gap between pro-Trump and pro-Harris TV ads has narrowed in the past couple of weeks. Police confiscated more than 60 fake IDs on Long Island in an annual crackdown on drunk driving. Transit advocates await a plan from Governor Hochul on congestion pricing. And today is Indigenous People’s Day, officially recognized for the first time four years ago.

Connecticut finished last fiscal year with a budget surplus… again. Candidates for New York’s second congressional district debated last night. Two Connecticut prisoners have ended their hunger strike. And, it’s national coming out day.

Water quality in the Long Island Sound is improving. Clean water advocates in New York are celebrating an announcement from the White House. Candidates running to represent Connecticut’s 5th congressional district debated last night. Three Connecticut cities will get millions in federal funding to remove lead from houses. And one of Connecticut’s state parks is celebrating it’s 100th birthday.

Nearly 250 people have died in traffic fatalities in Connecticut this year.New York’s military veterans have more mental and physical health problems than civilians. Wall Street profits increased more than 79 percent in the first of half of the year compared with the same period last year. And, a New york-based non profit is donating medical supplies to victims of hurricanes in the south.