Bill Rodrigues
Graduate internBill Rodrigues is a graduate intern at WSHU. He is a Brookfield resident who graduated with a bachelor’s in professional writing from Western Connecticut State University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in journalism and digital production at Sacred Heart University.
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The Art League of Long Island has reopened its doors to the public after being forced to close due to flood rains last September. -
The latest study from the American Lung Association shows much of the country's air pollution settles over Connecticut, putting the state's children at risk. -
According to an annual report published by the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, the fund determined over 10,000 new and amended claims in 2023. Survivors of 9/11-related illnesses got more than $1.8 billion in compensation that year. -
A report published by the Fiscal Policy Institute found that SUNY is responsible for supporting 9% of all jobs in Suffolk and Nassau County. -
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) voted against a bipartisan tax package to expand a temporary child tax credit for low-income families because it would also boost three corporate tax breaks. Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY) from Long Island also rejected the bill because it did not include a SALT provision. -
Over two dozen advocacy groups, including Riverhead teachers from Long Island, rallied outside the state Capitol in Albany to push for legislation to prevent tax revenue from being taken away from schools by local Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs). -
New York lawmakers introduced a bill to allow the Long Island Power Authority to provide public power to residents without the need for a third-party company. -
More than 75 residents in attendance called for immediate closure of the Brookhaven Landfill to prevent further environmental damage. -
Connecticut lawmakers met at the Right to Read Literacy forum to discuss potential policy changes to improve reading levels for students. -
Thursday marked one year since uterine and endometrial cancers were added to the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund and the World Trade Center Health program.
