Desiree D'iorio

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News Fellow at WSHU-FM (Fairfield, CT)

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U.S. State Dept. to revoke visas for Chinese students in CT, NY

1 week ago | wshu.org | Desiree D'iorio

The U.S. State Department will “aggressively” revoke visas for Chinese students at colleges and universities, according to a statement Wednesday night from Sec. Marco Rubio. Rubio said the purge would include students connected to the Chinese Communist Party and those studying “critical fields,” without specifying which disciplines would be targeted. He also said he’ll revise the criteria and enhance scrutiny for future visa applications from China and Hong Kong.
Suffolk County officials crack down on illegal cannabis sales

1 week ago | wshu.org | Desiree D'iorio

Suffolk County police said they shut down five businesses and arrested eight people during a crackdown on illegal marijuana sales. Officials said they visited 44 businesses with prior complaints to make sure they’re in compliance with state marijuana law, and found 26 shops with violations. That includes selling recreational marijuana without a valid state license and selling to minors.
Suffolk County officials announce crackdown on DWI and BWI

2 weeks ago | wshu.org | Desiree D'iorio

Suffolk County police announced increased patrols to crack down on dangerous driving and boating. The increased police presence will remain throughout the summer, when cases of intoxicated driving tend to surge. “We're putting even more people out because we are concerned about the dangerous roads that we have," Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine said.
Hochul touts NY budget wins for Long Island during Farmingdale visit

3 weeks ago | wshu.org | Desiree D'iorio

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Farmingdale on Tuesday to promote the state budget’s investments in Long Island infrastructure, tax relief and storm resiliency. Hochul highlighted her “affordability agenda,” which includes inflation relief checks and expanded child tax credits for residents. She also pointed to major investments in transportation. “On Long Island, you are tremendous beneficiaries of this,” Hochul said. “Other parts of the state can complain, but not here...
Former Congressman George Santos to serve 7 years in federal prison

1 month ago | wshu.org | Desiree D'iorio

A federal judge in Central Islip sentenced the ex-congressman Friday to the maximum sentence of 87 months in prison over multiple wire fraud and identity theft charges in connection with his 2022 run for Congress. He’s also been ordered to pay over half a million dollars in restitution and forfeitures.
Long Island Earth Day rally draws diverse crowd of pro-offshore wind activists

1 month ago | wshu.org | Desiree D'iorio

Labor leaders, green energy groups, fishermen and marine life protectionists marked Earth Day with a rally urging the federal government to reverse its stop-work order for Empire Wind.
Pope Francis dies at 88; CT, NY leaders reflect on global legacy

1 month ago | wshu.org | Desiree D'iorio |Molly Ingram

"Today, we pray for the soul of Pope Francis, we pray for the College of Cardinals which will elect his successor, and we pray for his successor who will be elevated to the Chair of Saint Peter," said the Most Reverend John Barres, Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre on Long Island. "In The Joy of the Gospel, Pope Francis writes: 'Christ's resurrection is not an event of the past; it contains a vital power which has permeated the world.
Tariffs disrupt stock market and fuel financial concerns across Long Island

2 months ago | wshu.org | Desiree D'iorio

The newly-announced tariffs on foreign imports have disrupted the stock market and sparked financial concerns. WSHU’s Desiree Diorio spoke with professor Andrew Forman of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business at Hofstra University about the impacts Long Islanders can expect as the tariffs take effect. WSHU: My first question is, ‘What is a tariff?’ and my second is, “Is it possible to talk about tariffs without talking about politics?’AF: So what a tariff is, in essence, it's a fancy word for a tax.
Long Island leads in EV usage, but advocates say sustainability gaps remain

2 months ago | wshu.org | Desiree D'iorio

Long Island is at the forefront of electric vehicle usage in New York, but environmental advocates say the region has room for improvement in sustainability efforts. The New York League of Conservation Voters has released its annual policy agenda for Long Island, highlighting key priorities such as offshore wind, solar power, water quality and EV charging infrastructure. The group’s president, Julie Tighe, said Long Islanders have embraced electric vehicles, but "range anxiety" remains a concern.
5 years later: public health insights gained after COVID-19

2 months ago | wshu.org | Desiree D'iorio

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced a newly discovered coronavirus had escalated into an international emergency. COVID-19 was officially a pandemic. The worldwide outbreak took millions of lives and upended the rest. Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo held daily briefings as New York City quickly became an epicenter for the respiratory virus.

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