Desiree D'Iorio
Reporter - WSHUBorn and raised in Connecticut, Desiree now calls Long Island home. She came to WSHU in 2019 as a News Fellow, covering local government, the environment and public affairs on Long Island. She now reports on military and veterans issues for American Homefront.
She received her A.A. in Communications from Nassau Community College and B.A. in Journalism from Stony Brook University. Her past internships were at the Long Island Press and WSHU. In 2019, she co-wrote a four-part series about the Long Island Pine Barrens, bringing to listeners the sights and sounds of this unique ecosystem nestled in the heart of Suffolk County.
Stories by Desiree D'Iorio
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The report from Blue Star Families found some service members are passing up career-advancing moves because they don't want to relocate to certain cities. -
In a sign of how desperate some states are for health care workers during the pandemic, New York has begun teaching EMT skills to National Guard members. -
Despite a defeat in Congress, advocates say they'll keep pushing for women to register for the draftCongress dropped a controversial measure that would require women to register for the Selective Service. Men are required to register once they turn 18. -
Congress ordered Confederate names and images to be removed from military installations. But what about portraits of Lee before he joined the Confederacy? -
'I feel like we’re punished': Military spouses face employment barriers when their families relocateSpouses who work in professions that require state licenses often hit roadblocks when they move to a new state. A few states are trying to streamline the licensing process. -
A survey found widespread concern from Black, Latino, and Asian military families about inequality in cities where bases are located. -
Many former troops consider an Arlington burial their final veterans benefit. But space for in-ground burials is getting scarce, so some vets may be steered toward cremation instead. -
As part of a special project targeted at military kids, Sesame Workshop and its Muppets are tackling the subjects of race, diversity, and discrimination. -
More than three million service members were exposed to toxic smoke from burn pits. Some are now sick, and they're fighting for VA health and disability benefits. -
Advocates say more members of Congress should reach out to Black and Latino high school students and make them aware of opportunities at the elite schools.
