Samantha Simon
Former News InternSamantha is a former news intern with WSHU Public Radio.
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The state energy and technology committee, alongside the transportation committee, voted on legislation in support of energy resilience this week, moving multiple bills to the state House and Senate. -
Suffolk County police arrested a Babylon High School special education teacher and coach after a former student alleged he sexually abused her. -
Governor Kathy Hochul assigned $225,000 in funding to The Dwyer Project. -
After a month of backlash, Hochul amended her budget proposal to legalize accessory apartments in single-family neighborhoods. -
They approved a three-year contract set to improve the connection between police officers and the community. -
The town of East Hampton is planning to close its public airport by the end of the month. -
Over two dozen Democrats and Republicans on Long Island disapprove of Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to pressure local governments to approve more accessory apartments. -
When the next legislative session starts on Wednesday, Connecticut Republicans want the state General Assembly to advance legislation to combat car thefts and other crimes they believe are committed by young people. -
Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa’s ties with Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney pushed his case to the Nassau County district attorney’s office. -
Only 1 of 39 fentanyl overdose cases was accurate in a state health investigation in November.
