March 2026 - Long Island Life & Politics

‘Molotov Madness’: Cocktail Arrests Spark Bail Reform, Sanctuary Debate

March 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri On March 1, 2026, Suffolk County Police arrested three El Salvadoran nationals in the United States illegally, who were found in possession of two Molotov Cocktails and […]

NYS Dems Call Blakeman ‘Suck-Up’ In New Ad

March 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The New York State Democrats launched a new commercial against Nassau County Executive and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman as part of its seven-figure ad campaign blitz. In the commercial, called “Suck-Up,” […]

Nassau Home Sales Prices Exceed $800K

March 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Home sales prices inched up again on Long Island as Nassau’s went above the $800,000 mark. However, as in months past, closings declined, and available inventory and new listings dropped by double […]

Nesconset Man in Jail for Killing Ex-Girlfriend Indicted for Conspiracy

March 20, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Nesconset man has been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a plan to have the home of her ex-girlfriend burglarized, while he awaits trial for her murder. According to the investigation, Austin Lynch allegedly conspired with […]

Long Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Ax Attack on Ex-Coworker

March 20, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Long Beach man pleaded guilty today to attempted murder for striking a 60-year-old former coworker several times in the head and face with an axe, nearly killing him. On February 13, 2025, at approximately […]

Farmingville Man Indicted for Fatal Crash that Killed Two Teenagers

March 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Farmingville man was indicted on manslaughter and other charges for a high-speed crash in Hicksville two months ago that killed two 19-year-old passengers. On January 23 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Frank Labidi was allegedly […]

The League of Women Voters’ Flareup in North Hempstead

March 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

What has been billed as a major controversy between Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Port Washington- Manhasset League of Women Voters really is much ado about nothing. Traditionally, the league has […]

Off-Duty MTA Officer Cleared of Wrongdoing in Fatal Accident

March 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell An off-duty New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) police officer was cleared of any wrongdoing by the Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) in the death of a pedestrian in […]

AG: Home Solar Company Generated $275M in NYS by Deceiving Customers

March 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against a home solar power company, alleging that it promised its customers free or low-cost solar panels and home services, then misled its customers to […]

Report: State Fell Behind Nation in Small Business Growth

March 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A recent report from the New York State Comptroller’s office found that the rate of growth of small businesses in New York lagged behind the rest of the nation, while the number […]