Sabrina Garone

Officials on eastern Long Island say brush fire prevention and education is their top priority. Border czar Tom Homan was met with protestors on a visit to New York yesterday. Attorneys general from our region sue the Trump administration over plans to shutter the Department of Education. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Side Hustle series.

Non-profit environmental agency Save the Sound has launched a water quality database tool. Nassau taxpayers could foot the bill for lawsuits related to a proposed casino. New York lawmakers push back on some of Governor Hochul’s main budget proposals. Cuts to NOAA will impact a few New England facilities. Plus, spring is almost here -- is your garden pollinator friendly?

Governor Hochul says she hopes to recruit some of the recently laid off federal employees for New York State service jobs. Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is expected to announce a run for mayor of New York City soon. One of two emergency bills passed this week in Connecticut does not have the support of the governor. Plus, a pilot program looks to solve Connecticut’s “transit desert” problem.

The MTA says congestion pricing brought in about what was expected in its first month. U.S. Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut emerges as a top voice for Democrats who oppose President Trump’s agenda. Plus, how a lack of affordable housing in Connecticut is impacting older adults.

The Trump administration sues New York state over its so-called sanctuary status. Legal officials question whether Nassau's cooperation with ICE goes against state law. Senator Christ Murphy speaks out against RFK Jr.’s senate confirmation to lead HHS. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Side Hustle series.

Governor Hochul announces a plan to connect MacArthur Airport to the LIRR station in Ronkonkoma. Governor Lamont looks to expand access to pre-K programs. New York lawmakers are not happy with a revamp of the state’s home healthcare system. The winner of this year’s Westminster Dog Show calls our region home. Plus, New Haven celebrates the Lunar New Year.

Musician and drag queen Thorgy Thor reflects on her time as a young violist growing up on Long Island. The Ronkonkoma native would eventually take her talents to Connecticut, studying music at the University of Hartford. Hear how Thorgy combines her love of classical music and drag today on the next episode of Sunday Baroque Conversations.

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.

Governor Hochul believes there's little President Trump can do about congestion pricing once he takes office. Connecticut transportation officials say tech wrong-way driving prevention efforts are working. New York’s AG is investigating an incident in Nassau where a police vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian. Advocates step up efforts to help Connecticut families at risk of losing their homes. Plus, how scientists are winning the battle against Hydrilla in the Connecticut River.

According to the Connecticut Audubon Society, it was a great year for the state's shorebirds. WSHU's Sabrina Garone spoke with Joyce Leiz, the group's executive director, about their annual year in review.