Desiree D'Iorio
Long Island Bureau ChiefDesiree D'Iorio serves as the Long Island Bureau Chief for WSHU. Born and raised in Connecticut, Desiree now calls Long Island home. She was WSHU’s 2019-2020 News Fellow, covering local government, the environment and public affairs on Long Island. She received her A.A. in Communications from Nassau Community College and B.A. in Journalism from Stony Brook University. Her past internships were at the Long Island Press and WSHU. In 2019, she co-wrote a four-part series about the Long Island Pine Barrens, bringing to listeners the sights and sounds of this unique ecosystem nestled in the heart of Suffolk County. She joined American Homefront Project in 2021, reporting on the lives of military service members, veterans, and their families.
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The federal government announced on Tuesday it will freeze billions of dollars in child care subsidies to New York and four other states over fraud concerns. The move comes after a major daycare scam was uncovered in Minnesota. -
President Donald Trump this weekend endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for New York governor, just one day after Blakeman’s only challenger dropped out of the primary race. -
With the first major snowfall of the season blanketing Long Island this past weekend, New York state officials are urging residents to reduce how much rock salt they use this winter. -
Fraudsters who claim they can help veterans access their benefits now face a $10,000 fine. The GUARD Act creates a special fund for the penalties collected, then funnels that money to accredited veteran service organizations. -
The wins mean Republicans retain control over the offices of County Executive, District Attorney, and Hempstead Town Supervisor -
With elections approaching, WSHU has compiled key information to help voters in Connecticut and on Long Island prepare to cast their ballots. -
As the federal government shutdown continues and SNAP benefits are set to lapse, Long Island food banks prepare for a surge in demand heading into the holiday season. -
Seventeen Long Island seafood and shellfishing businesses received state grants to upgrade equipment and expand operations as part of a New York initiative to grow sustainable “blue food” industries. -
An estimated 250,000 people are expected to attend the golf tournament at the Black Course of Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York. Officials say that means big business for Long Island’s small businesses. -
The bill, sponsored by U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), would provide income support for workers who need time off for health conditions, the birth or adoption of a child, military deployment or domestic violence.
