Aidan Johnson

3 weeks ago | wshu.org | Aidan Johnson

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday next year, a small team of local historians is working to ensure that all aspects of the country’s history are acknowledged. They are the North Fork Project, and they’ve made it their mission to uncover the names and lives of the enslaved Africans who were brought to Long Island. So far, the group of four has found at least the names of around 450 enslaved people on Long Island, out of what they believe to be at least 900.

2 months ago | wshu.org | Aidan Johnson

The Donald Trump administration has continued to lay off thousands of federal workers, including workers at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), one of the agencies that oversees the World Trade Center Health Program. Advocates and survivors of the attacks on September 11, 2001, have reacted with concern and anger.

2 months ago | wshu.org | Aidan Johnson

Last month, the Donald Trump Administration ordered New York state to end congestion pricing by March 21. The deadline has now been extended for 30 days after New York officials showed no signs of stopping the tolls. The controversial program, which launched on Jan. 5, requires passenger and small commercial vehicles to pay an extra $9 to enter Lower Manhattan during peak periods. United States Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the extension on social media Thursday afternoon.

Mar 6, 2025 | wshu.org | Aidan Johnson

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) demanded the Trump administration take action to “develop and approve” a bird flu vaccine for poultry as the virus continues to spread across New York state.

Mar 4, 2025 | wshu.org | Aidan Johnson

Scott Snyder is a prolific comic book writer for famous characters, like Batman. He’s known for inventing entirely new comic book universes. He’s also a Long Island resident. WSHU’s Aidan Johnson got Snyder to open up abouthow the island has influenced his works and what his fans mean to him.