J.D. Allen
A native Long Islander, J.D. is WSHU's afternoon news editor. Formally WAMC’s Berkshire bureau chief, he has reported for public radio stations, including bylines with WSHU, WNYC, WBUR, WNPR and NPR. J.D. has reported on healthcare and small businesses for "Long Island Business News" and real estate and land-use for The Press News Group newspapers. He also hosted, produced and engineered award-winning programs at WUSB Stony Brook. An avid fencer in his free time, J.D. holds a B.A. in journalism and sociology from Stony Brook University and an M.S. in communications from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University.
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A study by Stony Brook University examines the drastic decline in Peconic Bay scallops since 2019 — the report could be a cautionary tale for New England. -
Multiple investigations flare tensions in Santos’ district as the freshman congressman is seated on two less-than-high-profile committees. Constituents say “that won’t fly,” calling for his passport while potential criminal charges are considered. -
This is the first time the water utility has asked the state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority for a rate increase since it was acquired by the region’s largest power company, Eversource, in 2017. But the company did raise its standard service rates for customers twice last year. -
Constituents sound off on Rep. George Santos (R-NY) to resign after he was seated Tuesday to represent New York’s third congressional district. Though he has admitted to lying about his resume to get elected, criminal charges are pending. -
The polio virus is being found in fewer wastewater samples across New York, including in Nassau County where a positive sample was detected in August. -
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont said there is no “need at this point” for an indoor mask mandate despite an increase of COVID-19, the flu and RSV, a viral respiratory illness that is dangerous to children under age two. -
Speaker of the House Matt Ritter took swift action on Saturday after a WSHU report identified Don Frost as the Connecticut Port Authority board member who received illegal gifts from a vendor seeking business. Now, his replacement has also drawn criticism. -
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus was founded in 1871 by P.T. Barnum, a former mayor of Bridgeport. After a five-year hiatus, the circus will go on a national tour to more than 50 cities in fall 2023. -
The state Municipal Accountability Review Board questioned how the city will balance its budget in the long term with a renegotiated police contract. -
Regional energy grid operator ISO-New England closed its annual capacity auction with enough power resources to meet demand — without a proposed natural gas plant in Killingly, Connecticut, in the mix.
