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Green reviews gutted?

By Sabrina Garone
Published January 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM EST
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A proposal in New York could limit environmental reviews for some development projects. The Empire Wind project off Long Island's south shore may resume construction. Connecticut Democrats look to a rainy-day fund as federal cuts loom. Plus, what a massive state investment in water quality infrastructure means for Long Island. 

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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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