June 2025 - Page 14 of 23 - Long Island Life & Politics

Lakeview Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty

June 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Lakeview man has been arrested for animal cruelty after a dead cat was found at his residence. On June 13 at 12 p.m., Nassau County officers responded to reports of a possible disturbance at […]

East Meadow Man Arrested for Allegedly Possessing Fireworks

June 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

An East Meadow man has been arrested for allegedly possessing fireworks after a traffic stop. On June 13, a 2005 Cadillac Escalade was traveling eastbound on Front Street with an obstructed license plate. At 5:29 […]

Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run in Wyandanch

June 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Wyandanch. A man was struck by a vehicle on eastbound Wyandanch Avenue, west of Mount Avenue, on June […]

Employment, Wages Rose at End of the Year

June 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The year 2024 ended with a bang on Long Island as employment numbers and wages rose annually in December and during the fourth quarter of last year. According to the U.S. Bureau […]

Pols Slam Governor’s Testimony on State’s Sanctuary Policies

June 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Local politicians and a top-ranking member of Congress blasted Governor Kathy Hochul’s House testimony on “sanctuary states” before a congressional committee, calling it “more spin than substance.” On June 12, Hochul testified […]

School Will Deploy Armed Guards This Fall

June 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Raheem Soto Commack will begin stationing armed guards at every school in the district starting this September. The decision follows a March 2025 vote by the Board of Education […]

West Hempstead Man Arrested under Leandra’s Law

June 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A West Hempstead man for driving under the influence of alcohol with a child in the car after crashing another vehicle. On June 12, Nassau County police officers responded to the vicinity of Jackson Avenue […]

This Is the Way to Save Social Security

June 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy When the Social Security system was first established in 1935, there were 42 workers for every retiree. Today, it’s a mere 2-3. At this rate, it is estimated the system will have […]

Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban Goes into Effect

June 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

North Hempstead residents and landscaping companies who conduct business in the town are being reminded that the town’s landscaping regulations are back in effect as of June 15. The regulations are aimed at reducing noise […]

Think Tank Proposes Plan to Save Social Security

June 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

It is estimated that the Social Security system will have to reduce benefits to every retiree by 21% in 2033 if nothing is done to shore up the system. Proposed fixes include significant tax increases […]