CLIPS OF THE WEEK
CHRISTINA GREER
From Dinkins to Adams: What progressives see in New York’s 2nd Black mayor
NBC News 11-4-21
“He covers his bases where he says Black Lives Matter, but he also sort of pivots to what I would argue is this more conservative talking point that resonates with a lot of voters” said Christina Greer, associate political science professor at Fordham University and author of “Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration, and the Pursuit of the American Dream.”
SAUL CORNELL
How a medieval English law affects the US gun control debate
BBC News 11-3-21
Saul Cornell, an American history professor at Fordham University, said he believes it is “beyond ironic” that US gun advocates would look to England as the foundation of their view on gun rights.
President Biden Names Ninth Round of Judicial Nominees
The White House 11-3-21
Ms. Padin received her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1992, her M.S.W. from Fordham University in 1985, and her B.A. from Rutgers University in 1983.
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY PRESS
When movies put Satan onscreen, the devil is in the details
National Catholic Reporter 10-30-21
Giving the Devil His Due: Satan and Cinema By Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock and Regina M. Hansen, editors, 256 pages; Fordham University Press
SCHOOL OF LAW FACULTY
SUSAN SCAFIDI
Things to think through before you go out in your Halloween costume
WBEZ 10-29-21
Susan Scafidi, director of the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham University, author of Who Owns Culture? Appropriation and Authenticity in American Law
ZEPHYR TEACHOUT
Why antitrust laws should be simple
MSNBC 10-29-21
In the Atlantic, Fordham Law professor Zephyr Teachout writes that punishing anticompetitive behavior in the tech industry should be easy.
ZEPHYR TEACHOUT
It’s Time to End Murder by Spreadsheet
The Nation 10-29-21
Zephyr Teachout, a Nation editorial board member, is a constitutional lawyer and Law Professor at Fordham University and the author of Break ’Em Up: Recovering Our Freedom From Big Ag, Big Tech, and Big Money.
NICHOLAS JOHNSON
Is the Left’s Gun-Control Faction Breaking Up?
America’s First Freedom 10-31-21
Nicholas Johnson is a professor of law at Fordham University and the author of Negroes and the Gun.
BENJAMIN ZIPURSKY
Abortion Access Hurts Pro-Lifers’ Feelings, Texas Attorney Argues to Supreme Court
The Rolling Stone 11-2-21
Fordham law professor Benjamin Zipursky agrees. “There has to be some kind of off-the-wall, completely outrageous behavior … the kind of crazy, outrageous behavior that will make someone stand up and say ‘Outrageous!’ That’s literally the textbook definition, so it’s not for this kind of case at all,” he says. “It’s just kind of out of the blue.”
ARTS AND SCIENCES FACULTY
SAUL CORNELL
In fight at Supreme Court over N.Y. gun law, a surprising conservative split
The Seattle Times 10-29-21
New York’s position is backed by more than a dozen professors of English and American history who say limitations on carrying firearms in public are “of ancient vintage.” Saul Cornell, a Fordham University professor, said those challenging the law are wrong on the history.
CHRISTINA GREER
Vaccine Mandate Deadline Looms for City Workers
The Brian Lehrer Show 10-29-21
Christina Greer, political science professor at Fordham University, host of the podcast FAQNYC, politics editor at The Grio and author of Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration, and the Pursuit of the American Dream (Oxford University Press, 2013) … talks about today’s deadline for police, fire and sanitation workers to get vaccinated or face going on unpaid leave.
CHRISTINA GREER
She’s Running For Governor. Here’s More On Letitia James
Gothamist 10-29-21
“For a Black woman to be elected statewide is not a political fluke,” said Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University.
SAUL CORNELL
Prominent Conservatives Back Letting States Limit Guns in Public
Press News Agency 11-3-21
“The weight of the historical evidence is pretty clearly on the side that there’s always been some kind of regulation of carrying arms in public,” said Saul Cornell, a historian at Fordham University who filed a brief supporting New York.
BRUCE BERG
Who are Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa?
BPositive.com 10-29-21
He did not come to form the Republican Party in New York City, Bruce Berg, a professor of political science at Fordham University, told USA TODAY in June.
CHRISTINA GREER
Friday Morning National and Local Politics; Vaccines for Kids; Halloween Plans
WNYC 10-29-21
Political science professor at Fordham University, host of the podcast FAQNYC, politics editor at The Grio and author of Black Ethnics (Oxford University Press, 2013), talks about today’s deadline for police, fire and sanitation workers to get vaccinated or face going on unpaid leave.
CHRISTINA GREER
Meet Eric Adams, New York City’s 110th Mayor
Gothamist 11-3-21
“The interesting thing about Adams is that while his challengers were putting together these tight coalitions, he just went everywhere else in the city,” said Dr. Christina Greer, a political science professor at Fordham University.
CHRISTINA GREER
New York City’s new mayor inherits steep challenges with crime, COVID-19 recovery
Reuters 11/3/21
“He does understand police officers and policing, and the mindset of the NYPD, in ways that no mayor has ever understood it,” said Christina Greer, a political science professor at Fordham University in New York. “He understands that nuance.”
CHRIS RHOMBERG
Deere warns striking workers not to expect better offer
AP News 11-3-21
“Although the proposed contract was a significant improvement over the previous offer, the Deere workers evidently felt that the company could afford more,” Fordham University sociologist Chris Rhomberg said.
SAUL CORNELL
How a medieval English law affects the US gun control debate
BBC News 11-3-21
Saul Cornell, an American history professor at Fordham University, said he believes it is “beyond ironic” that US gun advocates would look to England as the foundation of their view on gun rights.
CHRISTINA GREER
From Dinkins to Adams: What progressives see in New York’s 2nd Black mayor
NBC News 11-4-21
“He covers his bases where he says Black Lives Matter, but he also sort of pivots to what I would argue is this more conservative talking point that resonates with a lot of voters” said Christina Greer, associate political science professor at Fordham University and author of “Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration, and the Pursuit of the American Dream.”
ATHLETICS
Winter is coming: Part IV
The Hawk Newspaper 11-2-21
Fordham University will be entering their first season under new leadership as former Villanova Assistant Coach Kyle Neptune begins his tenure at the helm.
ALUMNI
KATHY MURPHY
A Staten Islander celebrates a ‘special’ birthday with a special book launch — a book she wrote 53 years ago
Staten Island Advance 10-29-21
I also must acknowledge my professors at Fordham University’s Undergraduate School of Education, especially the one who required us to write a story for elementary education students!”
ROBERT HUGHES
Fading Covid Boosts Consumer Confidence In October
Citizens Journal 10-29-21
Bob has a MA in economics from Fordham University and a BS in business from Lehigh University.
LUCILLE SOUZA
Bishop To Celebrate Mass Honoring Mother Cabrini
Fairfield County Catholic 10-29-21
Sr. Lucille received her bachelor’s in elementary education from Cabrini College in 1972 and her master’s in education from Fordham University in 1983.
DARCY ANTONELLIS
Darcy Antonellis to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From HPA
Sound & Picture 10-29-21
Antonellis earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Temple University and an MBA from Fordham University with a concentration in Finance.
EVELYN PADIN
President Biden Names Ninth Round of Judicial Nominees
The White House 11-3-21
Ms. Padin received her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1992, her M.S.W. from Fordham University in 1985, and her B.A. from Rutgers University in 1983.
GENE MACK
Imcyse Appoints Gene Mack, MBA as Chief Financial Officer
GlobeNewswire 11-3-21
Gene holds an MBA in Finance and a B.S. in Biochemistry, both from Fordham University.
RYAN WHALEN
Ryan Whalen Joins EF Hutton as Deputy General Counsel – Head of Litigation
GlobeNewswire 11-2-21
Mr. Whalen received his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law.
ROB CANNON
KORU Medical Expands Senior Team to Accelerate Growth Strategy
Businesswire 11-1-21
Mr. Cannon received his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Fordham University.
OBITUARIES
Harvey Humphrey
Legacy.com 11-2-21
After his discharge, he attended Fordham University where he was awarded both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Edward F. Piazza . Esq
Legacy.com 11-1-21
He graduated from Notre Dame H.S (Class of 1959) where he received the Man of the Year award, Fordham University (Class of 1963) and Boston College Law School (Class of 1966).
Howard Gould
Legacy.com 10-31-21
From there, he matriculated to Fordham University and entered the Air Force ROTC program, where he served as Captain of the drill team.
Frances Andrea DiTomaso
Legacy.com 10-31-21
Andrea was educated in the Brooklyn Catholic Schools and went on to attend Fordham University where she received a B.A. degree in Education.
