Sabrina Garone

New York

Host , Producer at After All Things

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Turbines and tension

1 week ago | wshu.org | Sabrina Garone

Offshore wind planned for Long Island waters hits a roadblock. Connecticut will keep DEI practices in schools despite an order from the Trump administration. Congresswoman Laura Gillen hosts an in-person town hall. Plus, Connecticut lawmakers seek solutions to a mounting trash problem.
Tree-killing beetle could bring more wildfires to Long Island

1 week ago | wshu.org | Sabrina Garone

More wildfires could be in store for Long Island’s East End thanks to a tree-killing beetle. A wildfire ripped through about 600 acres of the vulnerable Pine Barrens just one month ago, prompting a statewide residential burn ban in effect through May 14. Started by a backyard campfire gone wrong, it was fueled by strong winds, dry conditions and hundreds of uncleared dead trees.
Mammal study finds Long Island short on land-based predators

1 week ago | wshu.org | Sabrina Garone

Long Island wildlife experts have employed the help of citizen scientists in their three-year survey of the island’s terrestrial and semi-aquatic mammals. They say there are 27 of them — some that have expanded their presence, some brand new residents and some that remain a mystery. A survey like this has not been done on Long Island since the 1960s. It was led by Paul Connor, a scientist with the New York State Museum and Science Service.
Spotlight on Suffolk

2 weeks ago | wshu.org | Sabrina Garone

The Suffolk County executive presented his State of the County address yesterday. Connecticut could tighten laws preventing police from working with ICE. Long Island Congressman Andrew Garbarino says SALT relief is on the way. The New York State budget is now more than a week late. Plus, how potential cuts at the National Weather Service could impact our region.
Tides of change

2 weeks ago | wshu.org | Sabrina Garone

Scientists encourage folks who live near the Sound to replace aging septic tanks. Residents from our region and across the country took part in protests of DOGE over the weekend. New York lawmakers go back and forth on a public masking ban. Investigators release body camera footage from a police shooting in Bridgeport last week. Plus, how will tariffs impact Long Island?
New wildlife documentary follows migratory birds in our region and beyond

3 weeks ago | wshu.org | Sabrina Garone

Our region acts as a stopover for many birds that travel along the Atlantic Flyway. A new documentary takes a closer look at that migratory path. Flyway of Lifewill premiere at the SHU Community Theatre in Fairfield on Earth Day — April 22. WSHU’s Sabrina Garone spoke with the filmmaker behind the project, Tomas Koeck. The Connecticut native and Explorers Club member said birds are what connect all ecosystems in our region and beyond. WSHU: Why birds?
Budget standstill

3 weeks ago | wshu.org | Sabrina Garone

New York state is not expected to make tomorrow’s budget deadline. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro is accused of Social Security “fear mongering” at an appearance in East Haven this morning. Long Island town supervisors ask the state for mental health care reform. Plus, how kids really feel about a potential ban on smart phones in school.
Green energy agenda

1 month ago | wshu.org | Sabrina Garone

Green energy groups lay out their agenda for Long Island. A Connecticut bill to protect the state’s healthcare system gets mixed reviews. About 40% of home care patients in New York still haven’t taken advantage of a new payment program. Plus, Governor Lamont and lawmakers are at odds over Medicaid-covered GLP-1s.
Congestion program praise

1 month ago | wshu.org | Sabrina Garone

Governor Hochul invites congestion pricing critics to see the results firsthand. New Haven joins a group of cities suing the Trump administration over federal cuts. East Hampton residents will take part in a world-wide lights-out event this weekend. A new bill would allow drone operators to help out Connecticut farmers. Plus, this month marks five years since the Covid-19 pandemic turned our lives upside down.
Miss CT on femininity, confidence and inspiring the next generation of young women

1 month ago | wshu.org | Sabrina Garone

A woman’s empowerment can come from anywhere. For Jenna Hofmann, it was pageants. The 23-year-old real estate agent was recently crowned Miss Connecticut USA 2025. Later this year, she will compete for the national title, Miss USA. WSHU’s Sabrina Garone spoke with Hofmann about embracing her femininity, finding confidence, and inspiring the next generation of young women. WSHU: Well, first of all, Jenna, congratulations on the title.