Jeniece Roman
ReporterJeniece Roman is a reporter with WSHU, who is interested in writing about Indigenous communities in southern New England and Long Island, New York.
Before joining WSHU as a 2022 Report for America corps member, Jeniece covered local government and education for the New Britain Herald in New Britain, Connecticut, and was a breaking news and crime reporter for the Record-Journal newspaper in Meriden.
She has been recognized with several awards by the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists. Jeniece holds a B.S. in journalism with a concentration in political science from Southern Connecticut State University. While at the university, she was the student chapter president for the Society of Professional Journalists and the editor-in-chief of The Southern News, the student-run newspaper.
Jeniece enjoys reading books, photography and true crime podcasts.
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The Shinnecock Nation reclaimed eight acres of ancestral land in Hampton Bays after a 6-year effort, marking a historic step in restoring tribal territory and resisting local government opposition. -
Indigenous tribes in Connecticut are calling for more attention to missing and murdered Indigenous women, joining a nationwide movement. -
A new report on human trafficking in Connecticut finds fault with the state’s response system. -
Connecticut announced the completion of a five-year plan to improve wireless cell service for commuters on the Metro-North New Haven line. -
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security after dozens of student visas were terminated without notice. -
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) met with health advocates in New Haven who said they’re worried about federal funding cuts. -
Dozens of young activists rallied at the Connecticut State Capitol to support expanding medical coverage for immigrants. -
Connecticut lawmakers are advocating for legislation that would help to improve air quality in public schools. -
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Gov. Ned Lamont spoke out Monday, condemning President Trump and Elon Musk after cuts to funding for veteran federal jobs and essential services. -
A fatal police shooting in Bridgeport is under investigation after an officer chased Dyshan Best following reports of a man with a gun. Body camera footage shows the officer shooting Best in the back, leading to calls for justice from his family and further review of the incident.
