Desiree D'Iorio
American Homefront ReporterBorn 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 search for Shannan Gilbert, who is heard in the 911 call, led to the discovery of 10 sets of human remains along Ocean Parkway in what has become nationally known as the “Long Island Serial Killer” investigation. -
Suffolk County police have released new details about four of the Gilgo Beach murder victims in an effort to garner tips from the public that could help solve the case 12 years later.
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Suffolk County plans to bring in a victim advocate at Babylon high school after alleged sexual abuseThe Ronkonkoma-based Crime Victims Center will train students to recognize abuse and help survivors navigate the justice system.
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Rupa Bhattacharyya, special master of the September 11 Victims Compensation Fund, announced the end of her six-year tenure at the fund last month.
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He said he turned his life around two decades ago and now he mentors other veterans. But the Army has refused to upgrade his discharge status.
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Upgrades at the West Haven facility would run into the hundreds of millions. In New London, a community-based outpatient VA clinic tripled in size to offer primary care and specialized care services to over 5,000 local veterans.
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Four Democratic-led states argued the cap on state and local tax deductions was unconstitutional, saying it was political retribution under the former Trump administration.
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Charles Sutphin, Jr. earned a Bronze Star for risking his life during the bloody Battle of Saipan.
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The burns are planned for sections of the pine barrens in Middle Island, Ridge and Riverside.
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Studies show that veterans have a much higher risk of eating disorders than civilians. Risk factors include chaotic eating situations, weight requirements and a culture of being in control.
