March 2026 - Page 16 of 16 - Long Island Life & Politics

Letters to the Editor

A Response to the Attack on Iran

March 2, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

To the Editor: We are now just days into the American military action in Iran. On social media, many of my political colleagues have promoted themselves to the rank of armchair general as they enthusiastically […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Lake Grove Petit Larceny

March 2, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Lake Grove store. […]

Real Estate Expert Sees Even More Bidding Wars on Long Island

March 2, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Says This Will Be Caused by Interest Rates Falling Below 6% Mortgage rates have fallen below 6% for the first time in more than three years — a psychological and financial milestone that could re-energize […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Centereach Petit Larceny

March 2, 2026 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 two women who allegedly stole from a Centereach store last year. Two […]

Don’t Let Partisanship Diminish the Elimination of Iran’s Ayatollah

March 2, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The good news coming from Washington is that our armed forces have obliterated Iran’s top leadership. That includes taking out their supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has been responsible for the deaths of hundreds […]

Man Arrested after Allegedly Fleeing Traffic Stop in U-Haul Van

March 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County police arrested a Mastic Beach man after he fled from a traffic stop in a U-Haul van and was involved in a hit-and-run crash while in possession of drugs. On March 1, Fifth […]

Woman Arrested for Multiple Burglaries

March 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County police arrested a Mastic woman for stealing items from vehicles and businesses in Shirley and Mastic. Seventh Precinct officers responded to a 911 call reporting a woman allegedly attempting to break into vehicles […]

Stop Blocking Placement of Cell Towers on North Shore

March 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy Note to the North Shore of Long Island: It’s 2026. Time to get some cell phone coverage up there. The parochial “not in my backyard” groups have blocked one cell tower after […]

Middle Island Man Arrested for Drug Possession after Losing Control of Car

March 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

New York State police arrested a Middle Island man for drug possession afterlosing control of his car. On February 28at approximately 1:45 p.m., New York State Troopers responded to reports of a gray Honda minivan […]

Shots Fired in Elmont

March 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County officers from the Fifth Squad are searching for a person who fired a gun outside a home in Elmont. On February 28 at 12:03 a.m., officers responded to a Covert Avenue residence for […]