2026 - Long Island Life & Politics

DA: Bail Reform, Anti-ICE Laws Freed Alleged Illegal Immigrant Accused of Rape

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A Guatemalan national who was reportedly in this country illegally has been indicted for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl in his care. The defendant was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a […]

Where Does Blakeman Stand on Minimum Wage?

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The New York State Democratic Committee took Nassau County Executive and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman to task for pushing for a “small minimum wage,” which they say hurts New York workers. […]

Oyster Bay Offers Tax Breaks for Fully Disabled Veterans

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Oyster Bay Town Board recently voted to approve property tax exemptions for fully disabled veterans. A new state measure allows local municipalities to pass legislation offering a full 100% tax exemption to veterans with […]

Accelerated Improvements Announced for NY-25 to NY-347

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri The paralyzing cold and record-level accumulations this winter have been massive adjustments from several milder seasons. What’s hurt more than frozen hands, back-breaking shoveling, and limited hours […]

Prior Felon Sentenced for Gun Possession outside Baby Shower

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Central Islip man was sentenced to 24 years to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of weapon possession during a January 2024 shooting that occurred in the parking lot of a […]

Ideas for Cleaning Up New York Medicaid

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Bill Hammond Courtesy of the Empire Center As the Trump administration cracks down on fraud, waste and abuse in Medicaid, New York is a logical place to start. New York spends far more per […]

18-Year-Old Arrested for Allegedly Shooting Man during Argument

March 23, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Victim Seriously Injured, Hospitalized Suffolk County police arrested an 18-year-old man after he shot and seriously injured another man in Coram. A group of men were engaged in an argument in front of the apartment […]

How Media Bias Prolongs the Government Shutdown

March 23, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

If you want to know how media bias works, check out an unscientific poll that was conducted on the broadcast of the Saturday morning program Smerconish on CNN. The moderator, Michael Smerconish, is as moderate […]

The Home Healthcare Scam

March 23, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

One of the most egregious scams of the decade was the well-meaning state legislation that allowed for individuals to be paid a salary to care for members of their extended family. Gee, what could go […]

Pedestrian Seriously Hurt in Crash in Patchogue

March 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a pedestrian in Patchogue. Dayanna Reyes-Renderos was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze westbound on Sunrise Highway and exited at exit […]