Desiree D'Iorio is the Long Island Bureau Chief for WSHU. She covers a range of topics including local government, the environment, and public affairs, with a particular focus on sustainability and climate change. Desiree's work has been featured in various outlets such as NPR, WMHT, and Connecticut Public, showcasing her commitment to reporting on health, wellness, and regional interests.
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Desiree D'Iorio's coverage is primarily focused on local government and politics, with a specific emphasis on Long Island. She also covers topics related to human resources & employment, such as wage theft. Given this focus, Desiree would likely be interested in receiving pitches that offer insights from local experts or stakeholders who can provide commentary on the impact of legislative decisions and policy changes within the Long Island community.
For articles related to veterans' health and environmental issues, she may be open to receiving pitches that highlight innovative research or initiatives being undertaken within her geographic focus area.
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By: Wshu By, Desiree D Iorio
2025 was a bad year for Long Island's coastal waters, largely due to wastewater and fertilizer runoff, but the poor conditions bring opportunities for innovative water quality improvement techniques — like using mollusks and seaweed to clean up contamination.
New York State Attorney General Letitia James is pushing a pair of bills that would limit surveillance pricing, a practice used by some companies to set individual prices for each shopper based on their personal data and algorithms.
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Labor leaders are set to meet again with officials from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on Thursday to continue contract negotiations.
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About 3,500 Long Island Railroad workers could walk off the job at 12:01 AM Saturday if union leaders and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority can't hash out a deal on wage increases.
Despite marathon negotiation meetings Thursday and Friday, the MTA and labor leaders for the LIRR unions failed to agree on a contract before the strike deadline of 12:01 AM Saturday.
By: Wshu By, Desiree D Iorio
On Day 3 of the Long Island Railroad strike, New York state attorney general Letitia James warned Long Islanders to beware of price gouging at car rental companies and ride-hailing services like Lyft and Uber.
Labor leaders and Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials announced a tentative deal Monday night, ending the three-day strike on the Long Island Railroad.
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A bill in the U.S. House of Representatives would rename an Oceanside post office in honor of the late Luis Alvarez.
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The Health & Welfare Council of Long Island has created a clearinghouse website to help SNAP recipients navigate changes to the federal food assistance program after new work requirements took effect on June 1.
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The Massapequa Park man who killed eight women from 1993 to 2010 will spend the rest of his days behind bars. Judge Timothy Mazzei sentenced 62-year-old Rex Heuermann to life in prison without the chance of parole on the top charge.
