March 2025 - Page 14 of 25 - Long Island Life & Politics

Sneakers Stolen From Islandia Store

March 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and finding a man who allegedly stole sneakers from an Islandia store last month. On February 2 at about 4:55 p.m., the man allegedly […]

$640 Worth of Merchandise Stolen From Riverhead Clothing Store

March 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and finding the women who allegedly stole items from a Riverhead store. On February 25 at about 4:15 p.m., three women allegedly stole items […]

Elmont Man Arrested for Graffiti in Franklin Square

March 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

An Elmont man was arrested for criminal mischief in Franklin Square. On March 12 at approximately 1:12 p.m., Nassau County officers saw an unknown person wearing a mask and spray-painting graffiti on a storage container […]

Blakeman Behind Lawler in Potential GOP Governor Primary Poll

March 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Although neither one has shared their political ambitions for next year, Bruce Blakeman and Michael Lawler are considered to be the top two Republican challengers in the chase for governor. For the […]

Report: Long Island Leads the Charge in EV Market

March 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

27% Growth in Original Registrations By Cooper Smith A recent report from Drive Electric Long Island, a local advisory and education group, showed that the region is leading all other parts of the state in […]

Nicks Sworn in as New County Legislator

March 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks (D-Uniondale) was sworn in during an inaugural ceremony held on March 10. Nicks will represent the Second Legislative District, which is comprised of the communities of Uniondale, Westbury, New Cassel […]

LIRR’s On-Time Performance Reaches New High

March 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Lindsay Press The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) achieved its highest year-to-date on-time performance this year at a rate of 97%. This is better than the same time last year, which had a 95.65% […]

Yes, We Can Deport Hostile Foreign Visitors

March 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Does a foreigner have a right to come to the United States on a visa and thereafter support terrorist organizations that are holding Americans hostage? The answer is no from both a legal and moral […]

Hempstead Man Indicted For Dog Fighting, Weapons, Drug Possession

March 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Lindsay Press A Hempstead man has been indicted on several charges, including dog fighting, weapons and drug possession. In September 2024, the Nassau County Police Department and Drug Enforcement Agency Task Force were involved […]

Roosevelt Man Arrested at Traffic Stop for Gun Possession

March 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Roosevelt man arrested early this morning after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a loaded weapon. On March 12 at 1:03 a.m., a 2016 Dodge Charger traveling southbound on Babylon Turnpike was […]