Dec 9, 2024
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Gregory DeFreitas, professor of economics and director, Center for Study of Labor and Democracy, was interviewed by Newsday for a story on a report from the New York State Comptroller’s Office that shows that the state lags behind others when it comes to cash payouts for several social safety net programs meant to help unemployed or injured workers.
Dr. DeFreitas explained that the state’s unemployment benefits system was challenged during the COVID-19 pandemic. The state still owes the federal government $6.2 billion in debt from borrowing funds to pay out a record number of unemployment claims spurred by pandemic job losses, according to the report.
“We’re only one of three states in debt like that,” Dr. DeFreitas said. “What that means is we really can’t raise benefits until we repay that $6.2 billion or raise taxes.”
Prof. DeFreitas is an expert on labor studies.
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Hofstra Law Professor Julian Ku provided legal insights to Newsweek on the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation agreement that was signed by China and 32 other countries. The organization stands as the first of its kind, dedicated solely to facilitating mediation between nations.
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Hofstra Law Professor James Sample shared his legal analysis on President Donald Trump’s new travel ban proclamation in an interview with ABC News. The proclamation bans 12 countries, citing national security concerns as the reason. In the news segment, Professor Sample said he expects the ban to be challenged in court. He also provided similar commentary for KYW Newsradio.
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Dr. Martine Hackett, associate professor and chair of Hofstra’s Department of Population Health was interviewed by WalletHub about the best places in the United States to raise a family and factors to consider when deciding where to plant roots. According to the report, the five top places in the country for families are: Fremont, CA; Overland Park, KS; Plano, TX; Irvine, CA; and South Burlington, VT.
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Hofstra Law Professor Julian Ku provided legal insights to Newsweek on the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation agreement that was signed by China and 32 other countries. The organization stands as the first of its kind, dedicated solely to facilitating mediation between nations.
1 min
Hofstra Law Professor James Sample shared his legal analysis on President Donald Trump’s new travel ban proclamation in an interview with ABC News. The proclamation bans 12 countries, citing national security concerns as the reason. In the news segment, Professor Sample said he expects the ban to be challenged in court. He also provided similar commentary for KYW Newsradio.
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Dr. Martine Hackett, associate professor and chair of Hofstra’s Department of Population Health was interviewed by WalletHub about the best places in the United States to raise a family and factors to consider when deciding where to plant roots. According to the report, the five top places in the country for families are: Fremont, CA; Overland Park, KS; Plano, TX; Irvine, CA; and South Burlington, VT.
