Andrea Quiles
FellowAndrea Quiles is a fellow at WSHU. Andrea is from Bridgeport, Connecticut and recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor's degree in psychology. She is continuing her education at Sacred Heart, working toward a master's in journalism and media production.
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A bite-size look at what else we're hearing: The Suffolk County Water Authority is connecting Manorville to clean drinking water for those affected in 2017 by PFAS contamination. Also, A former county lawmaker faces three years of probation, awaiting a plea deal to dismiss his 2020 felony. -
A bite-size look at what we're hearing: The U.S. will hold its first international cricket tournament in a temporary stadium in Nassau County’s Eisenhower Park, creating hundreds of local jobs and generating revenue. Also, Mystic residents call for the expansion of Shoreline East Commuter.
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A bite-size look at what we're hearing: Former Connecticut DCF worker charged for relationship with a minor under agency supervision. Also, a local Connecticut man petitions for former president Donald Trump’s trial to be televised.
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A bite-size look at what we're hearing: The World Trade Center Health Program may be unable to accept new enrollees in 2027 due to the shortfall in funds. Also, there is a request from a city planner to develop the Connecticut Post Mall into mixed-use housing units.
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A bite-sized look at what we're hearing: Personal information of Connecticut customers with three dozen insurers exposed. Companies are rolling out "patches" to fix. Stamford voters could have say on the city charter before the 2024 presidential election.
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A bite-size look at what we're hearing: Gov. Ned Lamont announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide federal disaster relief to Connecticut farmers after heavy rainfall in early July caused significant flood damage to farms and crops statewide.
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A bite-sized look at what else we’re hearing: Another New Haven tenant union forms. An MS-13 member pleads guilty to notable murders in Brentwood. Eversource is recovering from a cybersecurity attack.
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A bite-sized look at what we’re hearing: Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road commutes are about to get more expensive for hybrid workers once the 20-trip ticket is eliminated.
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A bite-sized look at what we’re hearing: A study finds that Connecticut minimum wage workers must work 85 hours per week to afford the rent on a two-bedroom apartment — and New York is worse!
