2025 - Page 82 of 288 - Long Island Life & Politics

Pols Spar over Funding for Inlet Dredging

September 9, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The Town of East Hampton has allocated $1.1 million from its Host Community Agreement with South Fork Wind, which the town supervisor said was needed to fill a federal funding gap and […]

When Development Isn’t ‘Scary’ and When It’s Sorely Needed

September 9, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger “Development” is often a word that stokes a lot of fear, uncertainty, and disdain. We haven’t seen communities become divided over much else, and if there’s anything to stoke distrust […]

State Troopers Stop Wrong-Way Driver on Parkway

September 9, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Motorist Arrested for DWI By Hank Russell A Central Islip man was arrested for drunk driving after New York State troopers stopped him for driving the wrong way on the Southern State Parkway. On September […]

Wren Kitchens Opens New Location in Freeport

September 9, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County Legislature Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Debra Mulé (D-Freeport) and Legislator Seth I. Koslow (D-Merrick) joined the Freeport Chamber of Commerce and their colleagues in government in celebrating the grand opening of Wren Kitchens’ […]

Town Unveils Historical Marker Commemorating Oyster Bay’s Oldest Business

September 9, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board joined with local community representatives to unveil a historical marker at Snouder’s Corner Drug Store, the oldest continuously operated business in the hamlet of Oyster […]

Scooter Operator Seriously Hurt in Hauppauge Crash

September 9, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that seriously injured a woman on a scooter in Hauppauge. On September 7, Mariana Oropeza Seijas was operating a scooter northbound on Washington Avenue […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Holtsville Petit Larceny

September 9, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the man who allegedly stole services from a restaurant in Holtsville last month. […]

Report: NYS Affordable Housing Units Valued at Over $219K Apiece

September 9, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A recent report named New York State as having the sixth-lowest cost to build a newly authorized affordable housing unit. The state has, most recently, made it a priority to construct more […]

Floral Park Real Estate Attorney Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

September 8, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Floral Park real estate attorney pleaded guilty to grand larceny and other charges for embezzling more than $1.7 million from the escrow accounts of 30 clients and then spending the money on adult entertainment, […]

Boat Broker & Owner Arrested, Charged with Financial Fraud

September 8, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A seller and broker of boats was arrested and charged with allegedly defrauding and stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his clients. He allegedly obtained boats from clients under the false pretense that he […]