Hofstra University

Kicking Underdogs When They're Down

Leo W. Gerard | Posted 04.14.2012

Leo W. Gerard

At a time of dwindling union membership, at a time when labor union participation is so small as to be nearly negligible, state legislatures across the country are taking up right-to-work (for less) laws that will further decimate union ranks.

Hempstead Freedom Walkers Challenge Long Island Segregation

Alan Singer | Posted 08.17.2011

Alan Singer

Eighth-grade students in Hempstead, New York organized a Freedom Walk to honor the 1961 Freedom Riders and to make a statement that racial integration and equality should still be valued by our society today.

If I Could Ask Andrew Cuomo a Question

Alan Singer | Posted 08.07.2011

Alan Singer

In 1984, Mario Cuomo rejected tax cuts for the wealthy and programs that make the rich richer. My question is: when did you reject your father's philosophy and become a Tea Party Republican?

Don't Know Much About -- History, Geography, or Civics

Alan Singer | Posted 07.18.2011

Alan Singer

In recent weeks, ignorance of United States history and the functioning of the U.S. government made the front pages again.

Times Joins Bloomberg's Battle Against Teachers

Alan Singer | Posted 05.25.2011

Alan Singer

Mayor Bloomberg is threatening to lay off over 4,6000 teachers because of state budget cuts. Lay-offs will devastate the schools, no matter which teachers get let go.

Green Party vs. Tea Party at Hofstra Gubernatorial Debate

Alan Singer | Posted 05.25.2011

Alan Singer

While Hawkins and the Greens have argued for a Green New Deal to end the economic crisis, Paladino and Cuomo are shouting about who is the real "Italian-American."

Hofstra University's 75th Anniversary Celebration and 30 years of Brotherhood

Pascal Robert | Posted 05.25.2011

Pascal Robert

This past weekend Hofstra University held its 75th anniversary Diamond Jubilee Celebration on its Long Island Campus celebrating 30 years of service and leadership.

Astoria Characters: The Dogs' Best Friend

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 05.25.2011

Nancy Ruhling

At the top of the stairs, Dexter the pit bull is waiting exactly where Wendy DeSarno told him to sit when she went to answer the door.

Harwell's Legacy Joins a Bright Past and Exciting Future for Fordham's Radio Station

Joe Favorito | Posted 05.25.2011

Joe Favorito

This past week, another New York institution advanced another step in its evolution, as WFUV, Fordham University's 50,000 watt Bronx-based public radi...

Robert Davi's Busy Summer

Mark Joseph | Posted 05.25.2011

Mark Joseph

Robert Davi is a great actor and one of the classiest guys I know in Hollywood. If you don't remember him from Die Hard or The Goonies you'll definite...

Senator Wall Street's Nightmare

Alan Singer | Posted 05.25.2011

Alan Singer

In 1905, Mark Twain published the pamphlet King Leopold's Soliloquy, an imaginary defense of imperialism in the Congo in which the King of Belgium adm...

Paterson Launches Election Bid On Long Island

AP | FRANK ELTMAN | Posted 05.25.2011

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — David Paterson launched his campaign for a full four-year term as governor Saturday with a combative campaign speech that mock...

Paterson Launches Governor Bid In Long Island Hometown

AP | FRANK ELTMAN | Posted 05.25.2011

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Weeks after becoming the state's first black governor, David Paterson made a triumphant return to his childhood alma mater, He...

Obama, Duncan and the Public Schools

Alan Singer | Posted 05.25.2011

Alan Singer

Despite what Duncan thinks, nothing short of experience is going to prepare middle-class aspiring teachers to work with students who have high social and academic needs.

Hofstra Football Canceled: Program Shut Down, Report Says

AP | FRANK ELTMAN | Posted 05.25.2011

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — With costs growing and few students even bothering to go to the games, Hofstra shut down its football team. The decision came...

Hofstra Rape: Woman Gang Raped In Hofstra University Dorm: Police

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP)-- Police in New York say an 18-year-old Hofstra University student trying to retrieve a cell phone was lured into a dormitory men...

Hofstra Rape: Student Lied About Incident: Source

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) -- Authorities in New York say the Hofstra University student who told police that she had been gang-raped by five men on campus ...

Hofstra Student Raped On Campus, 4 Arrested: Police

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

Police said on Monday that an 18-year-old female Hofstra University student was raped on campus. According to the Newsday report, four of the five su...

Post-Debate at Hofstra: A Photo Essay

Jamie Frevele | Posted 05.25.2011

Jamie Frevele

One thing that made debate night grand was finding a parking spot. A legal one. I don't think people always realize how much this can make or break a night.

Obama Flack Accidentally Sends Out Pre-Debate Talking Points

ABC News | Posted 05.25.2011

"Reminder: These are for staff only and not for distribution," warns the email. And then, the spin, accidentally sent to reporters this morning. "* ...

Presidential Debate Protesters Charged by Mounted Police; Iraq Veterans Injured, Arrested

Off The Bus | Posted 05.25.2011

Off The Bus

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Pandemonium erupted outside Hofstra University tonight at around 8pm, an hour before the final presidential debate of the 2008 camp...

It's Christmastime For Wonks!: The View from Long Island

Jamie Frevele | Posted 05.25.2011

Jamie Frevele

It's an exciting day for some people, namely those of us with Hofstra Pride. Why? Because I will be on campus for tonight's historic presidential debate!