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Saving Lives, Not Politics, Should Be Our Common Goal

January 24, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Seth Koslow In politics, disagreements are inevitable. They’re part of a system designed to encourage debate and foster diverse perspectives. But some issues transcend politics — or at least they should. The fight to […]

Man Steals Beer from Blue Point Supermarket

January 24, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and officers from the Suffolk County Police Fifth Precinct Crime Section are asking for the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole beer from a Blue Point store […]

More Than $500 in Clothing Stolen from Patchogue Sporting Goods Store

January 24, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and officers with Suffolk County Police Fifth Precinct Crime Section are asking for the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole assorted clothing from a Patchogue store late […]

Homeless Woman Arrested for Assaulting Crossing Guard

January 24, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A homeless woman was arrested for assaulting a crossing guard in Hewlett. On January 23 at 8:28 a.m., a Nassau County Police Department crossing guard was covering her school crossing assignment at the intersection of […]

Nassau Dems Declare ‘Victory’ in Redistricting Case

January 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Members of the Nassau County Democratic Committee were ecstatic when they learned a settlement has been reached regarding the redistricting of the Nassau legislative maps. They called the settlement a significant victory […]

State, LI See Major Increases in Homelessness

January 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A recent report from New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office found that homelessness in New York State and Long Island have greatly increased. According to the report, between January 2023 and […]

Will Hochul Keep Her Promise on Discovery Law?

January 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell During her State of the State speech, Governor Kathy Hochul spoke about the strides she has made in reducing crime and enhancing public safety. She also mentioned making changes to the state’s […]

Local Water Districts Receive $11.4 Million for Upgrades

January 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Three Long Island water districts will receive a combined $11.4 million from the state’s $273 million financial assistance program for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State. The funding was approved […]

Hauppauge Company Must Pay Ex-Worker $7.5M

January 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A woman received a federal jury award totaling $7.5 million against her former employer in a case in which she claimed in a lawsuit she was subjected to sexual discrimination and abuse. The jury determined […]

Queens Man Sentenced for Hate Crimes at Cedarhurst Synagogue

January 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Shouted Antisemitic Remarks, Tried to Start Fighting with Worshippers A Queens man was sentenced to 60 days in jail for attempting to start fights with worshippers outside of a Cedarhurst synagogue and making antisemitic remarks […]