2026 - Long Island Life & Politics

Woman Seriously Hurt after Being Hit by Own Car

September 5, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A woman was hospitalized after being hit by her own vehicle in front of her house. Suman Pasricha was attempting to exit her 2025 Honda CRV that was stopped in her driveway in front of […]

Valley Stream Man Arrested for Burglary

September 5, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Valley Stream man was arrested for burglary in West Hempstead. Nassau County Fifth Precinct officers responded to a June Place residence for a Burglary report. A 62-year-old female and a 28-year-old male reported that, […]

Index, Property Crimes Decrease on Long Island

September 5, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

But Violent Crime Rose Year over Year By Hank Russell Both Nassau and Suffolk Counties saw declines in index and property crimes from last year, but saw upticks in violent crime this year. According to […]

Seven People Arrested at Sobriety Checkpoint

September 5, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Suffolk County Police Department, assisted by the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police Department, arrested seven motorists during an overnight sobriety checkpoint in Patchogue. Police officers from the Suffolk County Police […]

FBI Warns Prominent Individuals of Consent Phishing Scam

September 5, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is alerting high-net-worth individuals of a phishing scam in which bad actors use malicious links to access the victims’ personal information. Since late 2025, malicious cyber […]

Lindenhurst Man Convicted of Manslaughter after Fatal Crash in 2024

September 5, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Lindenhurst man pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other related charges for speeding, driving erratically, and crashing into the rear of another vehicle that resulted in the death of a West Babylon man and injuries […]

Restaurant Brand Expands to Long Beach

September 5, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Opens Pop-Up Location in Anticipation of New Mexican Steakhouse Tulum Tacos & Tequila is expanding its Long Island presence with a third location at 180 Boardwalk in Long Beach, where guests can currently preview the […]

Clancy Trial Proves Cameras Don’t Belong in the Courtroom

September 5, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy I’ve long opposed cameras in the courtroom, dating back to even before cameras turned the O.J. Simpson trial into a debacle. The nonstop coverage of the Lindsay Clancy child murder case simply […]

Romaine Announces 2027 Budget at State of the County

September 4, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine made a major announcement at his State of the County address on September 3 regarding next year’s budget. “I will not be raising general fund taxes for […]

Roadway Repaving Projects Completed

September 4, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A pair of highway renewal projects along several key roads on Long Island was recently completed. The projects, which cost $31.5 million, resurfaced nearly 100 lane-miles of roadway, upgraded curb ramps and made other improvements […]