Sabrina Garone

Long Island Sound is home to some of the tastiest oysters in the country -- at least according to the folks who harvest them. But first, our region celebrates Juneteenth. Officials say ICE was in Danbury, Connecticut this week. A look at the environmental bills that didn’t pass in New York this session. Plus, one Connecticut museum is on a mission to keep kids engaged this summer.

The iconic Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana celebrates its 100th anniversary in New Haven this weekend. The Shinnecock nation sues the Town of Southampton over its Westwoods property. A Stratford nonprofit looks to move into a historical lighthouse. Summer temperatures will be coming in hot this weekend. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.

Connecticut has given Norwalk’s Maritime Aquarium more than $2 million for a ten-year “Aquarium Without Walls” renovation plan, aimed at creating a more personal connection to Long Island Sound. WSHU’s Sabrina Garone spoke with aquarium president and CEO Jason Patlis to learn more.

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.

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.

Huntington officials say beach-goers are confusing much less dangerous sea creatures for sharks — cownose and bullnose rays.

Parents express concerns over New York’s ban on cellphones in school. Connecticut sues the federal government over the stop work order on Revolution Wind. Drowning deaths are up in Suffolk County. Stamford officials consider banning leaf blowers from fall cleanup this year. Plus, Connecticut’s AI Academy sees high enrollment.

The Connecticut State Park system is looking to expand experiences for visitors, and they need help from the private sector. The goal is to make state parks more of a tourism destination through outdoor recreation.

The osprey population on Long Island’s East End remains healthy. Staff and volunteers documented 385 active nesting pairs, a 9% increase from the last survey in 2022.

Suffolk County is doubling down on protecting its most vital resource, clean water. The U.S. Geological Survey will monitor five rivers across the county for potential toxins from stormwater runoff.