American journalist recounts harrowing night of Russian strikes in Kyiv for WRHU
By Jonathan Padilla American journalist Jared Goyette has barely slept for the past 24 hours because of more than nine hours of air sirens in Ukraine overnight. He has lived in Kyiv for almost two years, working as a freelance journalist and editor for The Ukrainians Media. He was at the site of the latest […]
Planned White House cuts to PBS, NPR a threat to democracy
Media scholar talks with The Long Island Advocate about the latest attack on public media By Mario Murillo The Trump administration’s cost-cutting axe against public institutions has found a new target. On April 14, the White House announced it will ask Congress to cut more than $1 billion slated for public broadcasting in the United […]
Reporting on Native communities: AP reporter talks media representation
By Brooklyn Dottin Long Island has only two remaining Native American reservations—the Shinnecock and Posspatuk—a sharp contrast to the more than dozen tribes that once thrived in the region in the pre-Colonial era. Traditionally, media coverage of Native American communities has been scarce, often misrepresenting or stereotyping them. There are few, if any, Native American […]
Hofstra prof. speaks on fighting deportation amid Trump crackdown
Amid President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration and deportation, fear is now widespread among undocumented immigrant communities across the country. This is particularly true in Nassau County, where County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, has stated the county’s law enforcement would work with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to round up undocumented […]
Artist serves up Haitian cuisine, culture in Uniondale
By Camryn Bowden On Oak Street in Uniondale, there sits a strip of crowded eateries boasting a number of cultural cuisines. In the middle of these storefronts is Blue Mermaid Gourmet. It may seem unassuming on the outside, but the vibrant colors, the smell of fried goat and the welcoming faces paint a picture of […]
Your mental health: Students reflect on finals, the holidays—and stress
By Amanda Mechell The holiday season is a time to reflect and enjoy time with friends and family. Some mental health professionals, however, say that for many college students, the holidays can bring stress and anxiety. WRHU’s Amanda Mechell spoke with students and faculty about how they balance the challenges that students face with jobs, […]
Save Democracy in America seeks to get ‘big money’ out of politics
By Antonio Schoenhardt On “Morning Wake Up Call” on 88.7FM WRHU, the Wednesday crew sat down recently with Dan McMillan, founder and leader of Save Democracy in America. With his background as an historian, former history professor and prosecuting attorney, McMillan brings unbiased and down-the-middle viewpoints on the state of American democracy. His campaign, Save […]
Setauket mom is fighting for children with ultra-rare diseases
By Gabrielle Yanovitz In 2022, Setauket mom Yiwei She welcomed her second child into the world, a baby boy named Leo. She was thrilled to have her newborn son as a pal to her older daughter Anna. However, it didn’t take long for her to realize something was gravely concerning about Leo’s development. At two […]
Talking immigrant rights — and immigrant media
By Antonio Schoenhardt As an immigrant herself, Saadia Khan understands firsthand why it is important to amplify the voices of first- and second-generation immigrants. Many have stories that often go unheard. The number of immigrants living in the United States hit a record high last March, according to the Center for Immigration Studies. Khan understands […]
New York area immigration activists brace for second Trump White House
Immigrant rights organizers, activists and lawyers are preparing to fight back against Donald Trump’s plans to carry out the largest mass deportation in U.S. history once he takes office again in January. Trump’s number one rallying cry throughout the campaign was immigration, promising to move forcefully on this issue on day one of his new […]
Filipino heritage and activism: Author talks healing and music in memoir
By Ava Dela Pena Jen Soriano is a singer, songwriter, author and mental health advocate. To honor Filipino Heritage Month, she opened up on how music is an integral part of Filipino culture that has allowed her to cope with her chronic pain. Her award-winning nonfiction book, “Nervous: Essays on Heritage and Healing,” offers vignettes […]
Long Island’s Safe Center aids domestic violence victims, survivors
By Amanda Mechell In the Town of Oyster Bay, the non-profit Safe Center LI has been helping domestic violence victims and survivors since 2014, responding to nearly 6,200 hotline calls last year. This year, the center celebrated 10 years of being open. WRHU reporter Amanda Mechell sat down with Lorraine DiFiglia, its director of education […]