Sabrina Garone

New York

Host , Producer at After All Things

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From plate to reef

1 week ago | wshu.org | 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.
Internet inclusion

1 week ago | wshu.org | Sabrina Garone

Connecticut towns have until the end of the month to apply for a state Wi-Fi grant. Juneteenth events will take place throughout our region tomorrow. The former Mongers Market site is now for sale. Andrew Cuomo looks to be the front runner in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary. Plus, Connecticut’s autism community reacts to recent comments from HHS Secretary RFK Jr.
CT families respond to RFK Jr.’s autism remarks

1 week ago | wshu.org | Ebong Udoma |Sabrina Garone

Connecticut families are responding to the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claims about autism. WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her article, “After RFK Jr. autism claims, CT families respond — one with a poem,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short. WSHU: How did the story about Connecticut families and their reaction to RFK's comments about the autistic come about?
Calverton Concerns

1 week ago | wshu.org | Sabrina Garone

Connecticut officials say they’re committed to closing the digital divide. Water well testing will be expanded in Calverton amid ongoing concerns over PFAS. A plan to extend Amtrak service to Suffolk takes another step forward. Plus, a new poll finds most young people suffer from eco-anxiety.
Crowds and calls for change

1 week ago | wshu.org | Sabrina Garone

Thousands across our region joined “No Kings” protests over the weekend. Wyandanch schools change their mascot amid a state ban on Native American imagery in school. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.
Meet the stay-at-home mom turned content creator who's an expert on Long Island fun!

3 weeks ago | wshu.org | Sabrina Garone

If you have young kids, you know that keeping them entertained all summer long can be a challenge. Social Media is a great place to start! The popular Instagram account Kids Day Out Long Island has over 91,000 followers and hundreds of thousands of views. Lauren McDonnell is the stay-at-home mom turned content creator behind the account.
Democratic deliberation

4 weeks ago | wshu.org | Sabrina Garone

Connecticut Democrats reach an agreement with the governor on a budget. President Trump hits a roadblock in shutting down congestion pricing. How an effort to revoke visas for Chinese college students could impact schools in our region. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.
Filter feeders, plastic eaters

1 month ago | wshu.org | Sabrina Garone

Research out of St. Joseph's University looks at microplastics in marine life. But first, a man is in custody following a shooting last night at a Waterbury mall. New York lawmakers look to prevent deportation flights from the state’s airports. Plus, the Connecticut House approves a controversial housing bill.
Long Island research looks at microplastic contamination in filter feeders

1 month ago | wshu.org | Sabrina Garone

A global analysis by St. Joseph’s University on Long Island examines the prevalence of microplastics in marine life. Dr. Konstantine Rountos, who led the study, is an associate professor of biology at the university. He and Afifah Khan, a recent program graduate, found that there are more species scientists should consider when measuring water quality. WSHU's Sabrina Garone spoke with them to learn more.
Coastal clarity

1 month ago | wshu.org | Sabrina Garone

The grades are in for our region’s beaches from Save the Sound. Connecticut’s clean energy industry is the fastest growing in the Northeast. Bridgeport officials meet today to discuss the future of that infamous smoke stack. Plus, more medical professionals are turning to social prescribing.