From #Hempstead to Hofstra University : Yasmin Bardales, a Hempstead High junior, is chasing her dream to become a journalist. With passions in psychology & communications, she’s determined to use her voice to tell powerful stories. Here's the @LI_Advocate story: bit.ly/4mpyZnP

Continuing jobless claims rose in April, and have remained elevated since.

Federal efforts to roll back DEI could put millions in funding for #LongIsland schools at risk. #Brentwood & #Hempstead stand to lose the most. Here's the Hofstra University The Long Island Advocate story by Advanced Reporting student Alyssa Harper: bit.ly/47HaTAe Mario A. Murillo Mark Lukasiewicz

4,700 Hempstead & Uniondale students will attend charters this year. Hempstead will spend $106M on charter tuition, w/40% of its students enrolled in charters. District officials say resources are being drained. Here's the Hofstra University @LI_Advocate story: bit.ly/45YZlWA

Honored to share: I’ve been appointed Graduate Director of Hofstra’s MA in Journalism Program! 🎉 Our program offers: 📰 Award-winning student media 👩‍🏫 Faculty newsroom expertise 🌆 NYC media connections 🤝 A supportive alumni network Reach out: [email protected]

Since covid, America’s historical agricultural trade surplus has turned into a deficit, with imports surging and exports stalling. (And Trump’s tariffs haven’t helped the situation.)

“Keep fighting. United, we can do this.” The "Stories of Belonging" exhibit in Brentwood uplifted TPS holders' voices, reminding us of their resilience and contributions. Here's the Hofstra University @LI_Advocate story by Christina Arlotta: bit.ly/461SflA Mario A. Murillo Mark Lukasiewicz

I'm honored to serve on a Hofstra Presidential Symposium panel, "The Beauty of Truth," with my colleagues Mario Mario A. Murillo, Russell Harbaugh, Victoria Semple & Jingsi Christina Wu this Thursday, 9:40 a.m., in the Guthart Theater. It's free & open to the public!

Trusted journalism has never been more vital. At Hofstra University, we’re preparing the next generation of storytellers and truth-seekers. The BA/MA in Journalism program at the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication helps ambitious students accelerate their education!

One marker of a weakening labor market: there are now more job seekers than job openings in the US. My Morning Joe Chart

Honored to join colleagues + outstanding BA/MA journalism student Camryn Bowden on a panel about the “Beauty of Truth” at Hofstra’s Presidential Symposium! Full house 🙌 & grateful to have President Susan Poser & Provost Charlie Riordan in the audience. #Hofstra #Truth Hofstra University

Hello Hofstra CLAS students! Interested in journalism or content creation? 🎥✍️Explore the accelerated BA/MA in Journalism at the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication—gain the skills, connections, and experience to launch your career.

Cecilia Martinez’s journey—from #TPS to permanent resident—highlights both the power and the gaps in U.S. #immigration policy. Here's the Hofstra University @LI_Advocate story by reporter Christina Arlotta: bit.ly/4nEov3R Mario A. Murillo Mark Lukasiewicz

BREAKING: Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to the air Tuesday night on ABC, The Walt Disney Company said. Read more: abcnews.link/sIA35lQ

#Hempstead Village is moving toward possible city status. The City Charter Commission is evaluating what incorporating as a city could mean—especially in terms of electoral funding. Here's the Hofstra University The Long Island Advocate story by BA/MA student Kumba Jange: bit.ly/46i7PJT

President Jimmy Carter was a Nobel Peace Prize winner, a champion of National Parks, and a strong advocate for human rights. Today, we’re proud to honor his legacy with our newest Forever® stamp. Order yours and other stamp-inspired products here: b.link/ujyjmd12

Democrats are fighting to preserve an Obamacare tax credit. Without it, a 55-year-old couple making $85K would see their premiums more than triple to $24,535.

After 3 years of planning, the Hempstead Village City Charter Commission is nearing completion of a draft city charter that could transform Hempstead into a city. Here's the story from Hofstra University @LI_Advocte reporter Hannah Mudry: bit.ly/42poglj Mario A. Murillo Mark Lukasiewicz

Honoring those we lost by serving those in need. This year, NYC’s 9/11 commemoration included a powerful gesture: food distributions across the city to honor the fallen. Hofstra University WRHU Radio Hofstra University & @LI_Advocate reporter Alexa D'Amato has the story: bit.ly/4h0aHyR Mark Lukasiewicz