Hempstead, NY Vol.76 | Issue 4
The Hofstra
Chronicle
Thursday
September 30, 2010
Keeping the Hofstra Community informed since 1935
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Geoffrey Walter is the Patch editor for Mineola and will also be working with University students in the News Hub.
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