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After All Things

Policy pitstop

By Sabrina Garone
Published March 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT
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Josue Hernandez, 35, pumps gas into his work pickup truck.
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Josue Hernandez, 35, pumps gas into his work pickup truck.

Governor Lamont drops his gas tax holiday idea. Senator Gillibrand says federal policies are hurting senior citizens. Regulators approve a controversial deal to sell Aquarion Water Company. Plus, New York nursing homes look for more money from the state.

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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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