What to Expect from the Governor’s State of the State Address

Jan 22, 2025

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Lawrence Levy

Lawrence Levy, associate vice president and executive dean of the National Center for Suburban Studies, was featured on News 12 Long Island to offer a preview of New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address.



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Lawrence Levy

Associate Vice President and Executive Dean of the National Center for Surburban

Dean Levy works close with Hofstra’s academic community to shape an innovative agenda for suburban study

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