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Eustace Thompson teaches students as a professor at Hofstra University.

Mineola

Longtime educator Eustace Thompson dies at 81

By Frankie DiCalogero

Bill Edwards, the former Hofstra softball coach, called Jen Pawol a 'trailblazer' after she became the first woman to umpire an MLB game.

Nassau

Former Hofstra softball coach calls first MLB woman umpire a ‘trailblazer’

By Casey Fahrer

Jen Pawol MLB umpire

Nassau

Ex-Hofstra softball star Jen Pawol to become MLB’s first female umpire

By Joe Pantorno and Casey Fahrer

A woman needed CPR while taking the bar exam at Hofstra University.

Hempstead

Woman gets CPR during bar exam, but proctor did not stop the test: witnesses

By Casey Fahrer

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the pick of Long Island native Michael Oliveto, 34th overall to the Detroit Tigers.

Several Long Islanders drafted to MLB

By Casey Fahrer

Both Levittown high schools celebrated the Class of 2025 with graduation ceremonies.

Levittown

Levittown seniors told to take it all in at graduation ceremonies

By Casey Fahrer

Book Fairies Amazing Race for Literacy 2025

Hempstead

Book Fairies’ Amazing Race for Literacy raises over $72,000

By Maryam Babar

Plainview-Old Bethpage held their 2025 Graduation ceremony at Hofstra University

Plainview-Old Bethpage graduates Class of 2025

By Frankie DiCalogero

Massapequa High School held its graduation ceremony at Hofstra University.

Massapequa

Massapequa High School holds 70th graduation ceremony

By Casey Fahrer

Farmingdale High School recognized its graduating seniors.

Farmingdale High School seniors receive diplomas

By Casey Fahrer

Gina Pellettiere

Hofstra alums honor late band director Gina Pellettiere with musical tribute

By Christy Hinko

The Massapequa Soccer Shop will close after 52 years in business

Massapequa

Massapequa Soccer Shop to close its doors after 52 years

By Casey Fahrer

Hempstead

Study finds Long Island Asian-Americans face language barriers

By Conner Keough

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Health

Medical students test emergency skills

By Christy Hinko

Assemblyman

Business

One Year In, Hofstra University President Dr. Susan Poser Shares Education Updates

By Claude Solnik

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Syosset

New Beginnings For Syosset High School’s Class Of 2022

By Jennifer Corr

Cynthia Nixon Andrew Cuomo

Long Island News

Cuomo, Nixon Face Off In Lone Debate At Hofstra

By Long Island Press

Katie Kirk

Bay Shore

DWI Suspect Crashed Into Nassau Police Car, Injuring 2 Officers, Cops Say

By Timothy Bolger

2016 news

Bethpage

Top 10 Long Island News Stories of 2016

By Long Island Press

Blue Point Debate Beer

Patchogue

Blue Point Brewery Remake of George Washington’s Beer Debuts at Hofstra Debate

By Timothy Bolger

Hofstra Student Charged With Manslaughter for Girlfriend’s Fatal Heroin OD

By Timothy Bolger

Pearl Jam

Amityville

Do This: Long Island Concerts & Events September 24 – 30

By Long Island Press

The World/Inferno Friendship Society

Amityville

Do This: Long Island Events April 23 – 29

By Long Island Press

Chris Weidman

Baldwin’s Chris Weidman Defending UFC Title vs. Brazilian Lyoto Machida

By Nick Crispino

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