April 2026 - Long Island Life & Politics

The New York Dog Bite LawyerⓇ Named Official Sponsor of the Long Island Ducks

April 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The New York Dog Bite LawyerⓇ has been named as the official sponsor of the Long Island Ducks. As part of its sponsorship, the firm will have its name displayed on the right-field outfield during […]

Tractor Trailer Driver Arrested for DWI

April 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County police arrested a tractor trailer driver for allegedly driving while intoxicated. On April 13, Highway Patrol officers responded after multiple 911 callers reported the driver of a tractor trailer was allegedly failing to […]

Man Pronounced Dead Following Motor Vehicle Crash

April 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating after a man was pronounced dead following a motor vehicle crash in Deer Park. On April 12, a motorist was driving northbound on Deer Park Avenue when […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Ronkonkoma Grand Larceny

April 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are askig for the public’s help in identifying and locating the man who allegedly stole credit cards from a Ronkonkoma deli. A man reported […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Coram Criminal Mischief

April 13, 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 to identify and locate the man who allegedly broke into a Coram business this month. A […]

Distracted Driver Injures Trooper on Southern State Parkway

April 12, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A state trooper was hospitalized after being struck from behind by a distracted driver on the Southern State Parkway. On April 12 at approximately 5:43 a.m., New York State Police responded to the eastbound Southern […]

Why Are 20 GOP Lawmakers Supporting Amnesty?

April 12, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy We have always liked Westchester Congressman Mike Lawler. He’s a commonsense conservative. He was not afraid to reach across the aisle and work in a bipartisan fashion — something that is very […]

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Ronkonkoma Crash

April 12, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a motorcyclist. On April 11, James Stucchio was operating a 2002 Harley-Davidson motorcycle southbound on Smithtown Avenue when he lost […]

Proposed Centereach Cannabis Dispensary Shelved

April 11, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri For the last couple of weeks, Centereach residents have debated whether a legalized cannabis dispensary should open on Middle Country Road (NY-25) in place of the Metropolis […]

Report: Overtime Costs Rose by $1.6B Last Year

April 11, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Increase Attributed to Correction Officers Strike By Hank Russell Despite an expansion in the state’s workforce, overtime costs increased by $1.6 billion in 2025, according to a recent report by the New York State Comptroller’s […]