
In the latest episode of The Health Line: Issues that Shape Our Wellbeing, Dr. Andrea Ault-Brutus welcomes NYS Senator Siela Bynoe to the podcast! Senator Bynoe—Long Island’s first Black State Senator and proud Hofstra alum—joins us for an insightful and inspiring conversation on the policies and purpose fueling her trailblazing legislative work. From advancing breast cancer screening access to securing clean water for Hempstead, she unpacks how health, equity, and environmental justice come together to impact everyday lives. Don’t miss her discussion on her innovative legislative efforts to pass laws to place licensed social workers in public libraries, to expand mental health first aid training, and to drive transformative environmental improvements in underserved communities. This episode offers meaningful takeaways for anyone passionate about public health, community impact, and policy-driven change. Presented by Hofstra’s School of Health Sciences and produced by WRHU Radio Hofstra.