2025 - Page 74 of 288 - Long Island Life & Politics

Town Extends Battery Energy Storage System Facility Moratorium

September 19, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri One of the latest controversial topics is that of the relatively new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Facilities. These stations are stocked with batteries, primarily made of […]

Medicaid Waste Another Example of NYS Being Its Own Worst Enemy

September 19, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Will Barclay New York’s unrelenting taxes and a dwindling population, in addition to chronic fraud, abuse and waste, continue to hinder economic growth. The last thing New Yorkers need is to see their own […]

The Real Reason Young People Are Leaving LI

September 19, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

It’s a surprise to no one that young people have been fleeing Long Island for quite some time now. An exposé in Newsday attributed at least one young graduate’s plans to flee the Island on […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for West Babylon Animal Cruelty

September 19, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and detectives from the District Attorney’s Office Biological, Environmental and Animal Safety Team (BEAST) are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the person who allegedly threw two kittens […]

Event Addresses High Cost of Insurance Rates

September 19, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The Center for Cost Effective Government will host a free event on October 20 to address the high cost of insurance rates in the state. This networking and policy event will take […]

Why Did It Have to Be Charlie?

September 19, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Joe Cardinale The assassination of Charlie Kirk has rocked the foundation of Democracy and free speech. A senseless, radical, and cowardly act that has people young and old asking, […]

NYS Sees Improvement in Retail Space

September 19, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A recent report found that New York State finished dead last in retail business growth over a four-year period, but saw conditions improve last year. Between 2020 and 2024, the number of […]

Don’t Stop Immigrant Minors from Being Sent Back to Their Parents

September 19, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

The recent article, “Judge blocks child deportations”, gives the impression that the Trump administration is heartlessly trying to deport children without their parents. But actually, the administration is simply looking to reunite children who illegally […]

Thousands Attend Vigil for Charlie Kirk

September 19, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri Last week saw perhaps one of the most historic events of the century, the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The conservative activist was just 31 when he was […]

Two Water Districts Receive $10M in State Grants

September 18, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Two local water districts received a combined $10 million from a state grant that will eliminate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) — also known as “forever chemicals” — […]