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Long Island’s Safe Center aids domestic violence victims, survivors

In the Town of Oyster Bay, NY, the non-profit Safe Center of Long Island has been helping victims of domestic violence since its opening in 2014. I sat down with Lorraine DiFiglia, the Director of Education and Learning, to highlight some of the center's accomplishments.

Listen on The Long Island Advocate website

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                                        Photo by Panuwat Dangsungnoen.

Published Work

Sorelle Ineza: From Court to Recovery, Finding Faith and Purpose

Sorelle Ineza’s journey at Hofstra took an unexpected injury sidelined her. Through faith, resilience, and a passion for sports communication, she discovered her true calling beyond the basketball court.

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Photo courtesy Hofstra University Office of Athletic Communications

Your mental health: Students reflect on finals, the holidays—and stress

On the Hofstra University campus, students discuss how they balance their jobs, exams, finances, and social life. However, the faculty provides them with tips to navigate these challenges. 

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Huntsville residents speak on Haitian kidnappings and traveling safety

 For this article, I spoke with missionaries in the Houston area about the kidnappings in Haiti by the 400 Mawozo gang that occurred in 2021. 

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Photo courtesy of Claudia Altamimi at unsplash.com

Capstone Project: Millennials
& affordable housing on Long Island


 

For my capstone project to obtain my master's degree, I focused on millennials and affordable housing on Long Island, gathering housing experiences from millennials while speaking to experts in various fields related to housing needs.

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184 Lena Avenue, Freeport, Long Island, New York. Photo credit: Joe Mabel, Source: Wikimedia Commons

Ukrainian Americans Rally
for Aid: Loved Ones at War

In the heart of Garden City, yellow-and-blue Ukrainian flags flutter as a fervent crowd rallies for heightened aid to Ukraine. With Russia’s invasion ongoing, ammunition wanes. Discover the poignant stories of local families ensnared in this conflict.

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