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Hofstra University is suing the Nassau County Planning Commission for allegedly failing to notify the public about a series of meetings to consider the proposed $4 billion casino for the Nassau Hub, near the Coliseum, above, sought by the Sands company.

Hofstra sues county over Nassau Hub casino project

Hofstra University is suing the Nassau County Planning Commission over claims of violating the state’s open meetings law by failing to give the public sufficient notice about a public hearing … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/30/23

Hofstra University sues county planning commission over $4 billion Nassau Hub casino proposal

Hofstra University is suing the Nassau Planning Comission over claims of violating the state's open meeting law by failing to give the public sufficient notice about a public hearing in March to … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/19/23

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

Saying farewell to a president who put Hofstra on the map

I take note of the impending retirement of Dr. Stuart Rabinowitz, the president of Hofstra University. Having been a trustee of the university for almost 30 years, I have come to understand . . . more

5/13/21

Reflections on a pandemic year

How strange the past 12 months have been, for us all. Personally, I’ve been holed up for most of it at my desk in my bedroom, papers stacked up around me . . . more

3/11/21

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

In praise of higher education

For over a century, American higher education has been viewed as a public good as well as a vehicle for personal growth. It has been a source of scientific and technological advances as well as . . . more

By Robert A. Scott | 12/3/20

Surely we shouldn’t be fighting over wearing masks

Scene 1: The butcher at the local food store turned to face me from behind the counter. I noticed his mask in the below-the-nose position. I gave him my food order, and calmly asked him to wear his mask appropriately. more

By Eric C. Last | 11/12/20

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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