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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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. -
The osprey population on Long Island’s East End remains healthy. Staff and volunteers documented 385 active nesting pairs, a 9% increase from the last survey in 2022. -
Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons rehabs hundreds of injured reptiles every year. Long Islanders can help, too. -
A coalition of water safety experts wants year-round water safety education after a particularly high number of drowning deaths in 2024.
