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Hofstra University Commuter Transportation

By Luba Patlakh
Nassau News Staff Writer

While Hofstra is no longer a 'commuter school,' there are still a number of faculty, students and staff that rely on Hofstra transportation to get around on the campus and to the nearby communities of Hempstead and Mineola. Nassau News spoke with the head of Hofstra transportation, Charles Forrest, who talks about changes that will or won’t be made.

To view this article as video, please click on the embedded player below:


Charles Forrest, head of Hofstra's transportation system, talks to Nassau News about commuter services. He declined to appear on camera.

Related Links

  • For basic transportation information from Hofstra University click here.
  • Long Island Railroad information for college commuter travel.
  • YouTube video on the LIRR through the eyes of a rider click here
  • Article from The Chronicle, the Hofstra student newspaper, discussing transportation problems for students. To read, click here
  • Click here for information on commuting.
  • Newsday covers transportation fees and how to lower them.
  • Schedule of Hofstra University transportation times/ time table, click here
  • Commuting student affairs handbook [PDF].

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