Sabrina Garone

Our region is defined by our waters, and no one captured that love of life by the shore better than Rachel Carson. First, Connecticut and New York are part of $17 billion settlement with Meta. And Fairfield is sticking with speed cameras despite pushback from residents.

At least 50 people were arrested by ICE in Danbury this week. Nassau County will comply with the state’s new law on ICE communications. Senator Murphy wants term limits for U.S. Supreme Court Justices. Plus, Governor Hochul says New York farmers are feeling the impact of tariffs.

Black-Crowned Night Heron are mostly nocturnal, which is rare for wading birds. You can spot -- or hear -- them in our region's wetlands year-round.

ICE arrests continue in Connecticut. Southold adopts new guidelines for police cooperations with ICE. Milford will pause license-plate readers and traffic cameras. Plus, pushback against a water pipeline on the North Fork continues.

Connecticut schools show improvement in math and science scores. Officials express concern over AI companies buying up books. September is National Recovery Month. Plus, a piece of art in Connecticut is so big, seeing it in person is the only way to get the full view!

The poet Robert Frost said, “I am not a teacher, but an awakener.” Reynard Burns awakened the creativity and talent of countless students in his 34 years as a public school orchestra director on Long Island.

Connecticut's coastal communities face an increasing risk of flooding. Some New York State officials are pushing a new bill to reform bail laws. If you're a UConn women's basketball fam you won't want to miss a new documentary!

Officials in the region warn about the threat of tick and mosquito borne illnesses. Governor Hochul says reviewing options after New York's climate law was struck down. The most advanced form of radiation treatment for cancer will soon be available in Connecticut. Plus, forest researchers anticipate a slow start to our region's fall colors.

Breaking down the backlash over Yale’s potential settlement with the Trump administration. First, more than a thousand people joined a protest of ICE in Danbury last night. Plus, Suffolk Democrats call for an investigation into Republicans who sued over even-year local elections.

Recognized by its slicked-back crest, the Wood Duck is a common freshwater resident that can be seen in our region all year long.