November 2025 - Page 6 of 19 - Long Island Life & Politics

17-Year-Old Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Another Teen

November 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County police arrested a 17-year-old male in connection to the stabbing of another 17-year-old male during an altercation in Brightwaters. On November 19, a 911 caller reported a teenager having been stabbed during a […]

Here’s What Trump Should Be Telling the Public on the Economy

November 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy The new buzzword in politics is “affordability.” It’s what many pundits believe led Democrats to a strong showing this past Election Day. It’s also put President Trump and the Republicans on notice […]

Concerns Arise Regarding Education Department’s Move

November 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The U.S. Education Department’s (ED) decision to enter into separate interagency agreements (IAA) with four other agencies has raised concerns with local school and elected officials. On November 18, Education Secretary Linda […]

Comments Being Accepted for Proposed Transportation Improvement Program Changes

November 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) is currently accepting public comments on a series of amendments to its Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Fiscal Years 2023-2027. This amendment proposes programming or […]

Man Fatally Struck By 3 Cars on LIE Service Road

November 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A man was fatally struck by three vehicles as he was walking along the service road of the Long Island Expressway in Jericho. On November 19 at 6:06 a.m., a 43-year-old male was walking eastbound […]

Nursing Home Aide Convicted on Sex Assault Charges

November 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Central Islip man who worked as a nursing home aide in Nassau County has been convicted of sexually assaulting two residents under his care three years ago. A jury in Nassau County found Phillip […]

Guatemalan National Guilty for Stabbing His Girlfriend

November 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Guatemalan national has been found guilty of attempted assault in the stabbing of his girlfriend, who was the mother of his children. On November 16, 2024, the victim, who slept in a separate room […]

Floral Park Attorney Sentenced for Embezzling $1.7M

November 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Floral Park real estate attorney was sentenced to up to ten-and-a-half years in prison for an embezzlement scheme that stole more than $1.7 million from the escrow accounts of more than 30 clients. The […]

How NY’s Extremist Green Policies Have Caused Electric Rates to Soar

November 19, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy A new report issued by our Center for Cost Effective Government confirms that progressive policies implemented by New York’s Legislature designed to tackle climate change have caused energy rates in the state […]

Enrollment for SUNY Schools Up for 3rd Straight Year

November 19, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Enrollment across the State University of New York (SUNY) has increased for the third consecutive year. According to Governor Kathy Hochul, the ongoing growth highlights successful results from her commitment to expand […]