Senator Murphy says Connecticut should ban private equity ownership of hospitals. How many kids are really taking advantage of New York’s free lunch program? That infamous smokestack in Bridgeport will come down in phases. Plus, New York Democrats talk redistricting.

Long Island safety officials say they’re ready for hurricane season. ICE arrests 65 undocumented immigrants in Connecticut as part of a four-day sweep. Connecticut could reverse an affordable housing requirement. Plus, kids in the region head back to school over the next few weeks.

Most Long Island beaches have restricted swimming today due to strong rip currents. The Trump administration cuts $60 million for Connecticut clean energy projects. Riverhead officials debate a new controversial water pipeline. Plus, fair season is here -- a look at what fairgoers can expect in New York state.

EPA Secretary Lee Zeldin visits Long Island to announce guidelines for battery energy storage. State Senator Tong Hwang announces a run for Fairfield First Selectman. The Shinnecock Nation will go to court over property in Hampton Bays. Plus, how one Connecticut couple got billed for a state legislator’s EZ pass tolls.

It’s been one year since that destructive flooding that literally washed away roads around the region. Officials ask residents to report sightings of the invasive spotted lanternfly. Dozens of ICE agents kept a presence outside a Danbury courthouse last week. And over in New York, officials look to ban ICE from wearing masks.

Events around the region will celebrate 40 years of conservation efforts in Long Island Sound. A large protest of ICE arrests took place in Stamford yesterday. Plus, it’s the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.

The gubernatorial race in Connecticut gets a new candidate. A water main in Riverhead is stirring controversy. AI comes to New Haven schools. Plus, "critical incident leave" for New York state troopers.

CT Transit celebrates its 50th anniversary. Suffolk officials urge residents to reduce water use. A Siena poll reveals voters’ feelings on the likely match-up for New York governor. Plus, is Connecticut the tobacco growing capital of the world?

Thousands have already enrolled to get free tuition for community college students in New York. A new survey reveals how folks really feel about beaches on Long Island Sound. Connecticut officials want more federal oversight on electricity costs. A new report finds physical altercations in Connecticut schools are on the rise. Plus, advocates in New York want police to limit high speed chases.

Big updates are in store for one of Connecticut’s favorite attractions. But first, LIE traffic is expected to get worse in the next few months. Plus, Southampton sues the federal government over Shinnecock sovereignty to build on a piece of land.

What’s inside Connecticut’s new law on gun violence prevention. Town of Huntington officials say they’re getting increased calls about a unique sea creature. Guilford buys 20 acres to expand a nature preserve. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.

The World Trade Center Health Program needs urgent help from the federal government, according to local officials. New Haven city employees may not use city funds to support Avelo. Plus, an effort to restore important habitat near the Merritt Parkway in Fairfield.