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Water watch

By Sabrina Garone
Published April 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM EDT
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A common tern in the marshlands of the Town of Hempstead, N.Y.
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Common tern near Middle Bay — Town of Hempstead, N.Y.

Researchers reveal concerning trends related to Long Island’s bays. East Hampton will get a much needed emergency care facility this spring. Environmental officials will burn over 100 acres of Connecticut forest this month. Avelo Airlines, which flies out of our region, will carry out deportation flights. Plus, Connecticut Democrats are united in combating President Trump’s agenda, but issues remain.

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Sabrina Garone
Sabrina is host and producer of WSHU’s daily podcast After All Things. She also produces the climate podcast Higher Ground and other long-form news and music programs at the station. Sabrina spent two years as a WSHU fellow, working as a reporter and assisting with production of The Full Story.
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