WSHU’s Desiree Diorio spoke with Prof. 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.

9/11 advocates said cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program endanger first responders and survivors of the attacks.

The Trump administration’s latest round of cuts includes the entire staff of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program is responsible for keeping the heat on for 200,000 Connecticut residents and more than 1.1 million New York residents.

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a new project to overhaul some of Long Island’s busiest intersections. The $7 million roadway revamp aims to improve pedestrian and motorist safety.

New York’s embattled home care program faces a new setback after a federal judge delayed a key transition for the services until Friday.

Starting this spring, the state of New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is challenging residents to identify 10 bird species through its 2025 I Bird NY Challenge, a bird observing competition in exchange for a reward.

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.

Five years after COVID-19 became a global emergency, doctors who were on the frontlines said the pandemic changed the face of public health while it exposed serious challenges in medicine and science.

Last month, the 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.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she’s closely monitoring the spread of measles, including cases across the border in Canada and one in Suffolk County.