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For neighborhoods of color, local media offer hope

I covered historic Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 despite Covid-19 risks, capturing a viral moment of hope amid global turmoil. Four years later, I reflect on the impact of community journalism on social change and media representation. more

By Scott Brinton | 6/6/24

Freeport High School’s combined orchestra performed during the annual Spring Festival of the Arts on May 7.

Music rules at Freeport’s Spring Festival

On a delightful spring evening, the Freeport Public Schools’ Board of Education members, administrators, students, families, and community members gathered at the Performing Arts Center on May 7 to … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 5/17/24

A court has ruled Hofstra University president Susan Poser won’t need to appear in front the Nassau County Legislature until February, to answer questions posed by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who claims Poser is working with a competing casino bid in Queens to upend efforts for the Las Vegas Sands to take over the Nassau Coliseum site.

Poser won’t appear before Blakeman and county legislature until February

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's efforts to bring in Hofstra University president Susan Poser before the county legislature will have to wait until February. more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/26/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Legislature presiding officer Howard Kopel, said they were compelling Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear before the legislature next week. But a court has since delayed any such appearance until at least February, after the school successfully petitioned the same court that ruled against the county in its negotiations with the Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum last year.

Poser says she won’t visit county legislature Monday in casino probe

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman ordered Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear in front of the county legislature next week. But it seems Blakeman and others will have to wait until at least February. more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/18/24

Benny Andrews’ Chasty, 1961, is a mixed media, oil and collage on canvas, represents a playful portrait. A gift to the museum by Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Tucker.

Through the decades: Hofstra Museum turns 60

Hofstra University Museum of Art’s many treasures are grand in scope and scale. It’s been a proud transformation for the museum, which began with a single gallery space, constructed in 1963. Decades later, it’s among the region’s leading arts institutions. more

By Karen Bloom | 9/20/23

Take your pick. This year’s Chocolate Expo is a showcase of scrumptious bites.

Surrounded by confections, a sweet time awaits at the chocolate expo

Smitten by chocolate, and so much more. Temptations await at the Chocolate Expo’s latest edition, ready to entice everyone on March 12. more

By Karen Bloom | 3/8/23

Hadia Choudhry, foreground, left, and Saher Din, both of Valley Stream, interviewing each other for biographies that they wrote at the recent Hofstra High School Summer Journalism Institute. At back were Mariam Faisal, of Queens, left, and Emaan Tehseen, of Valley Stream.

Hofstra University journalism institute opens high-schoolers' minds

Nine Nassau County students, including four from Valley Stream, one from Elmont and one from Freeport, took part in this year’s Hofstra University High School Summer Journalism Institute, learning firsthand the ins and outs of the media industry. more

By Matthew Cudahy | 8/4/21

Dr. Susan Poser has been named Hofstra University's ninth — and first woman — president.

Hofstra University appoints first woman president

Dr. Susan Poser, now provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Illinois Chicago, has been named Hofstra University's new president — the first woman to hold the … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 12/9/20

Several leaders in higher education, as well as one medical professional, spoke about reopening colleges amid a pandemic during a Inside LI webinar, part of an ongoing series.

Inside LI panel addresses return to college amid Covid-19

On Aug. 21, Inside LI, produced by RichnerLive, hosted its second virtual panel discussion on topics related to “new normals” in different aspects of life. It featured several leaders in higher education to discuss their paths to a safe and productive fall semester. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 8/21/20

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