July 2026 - Page 7 of 11 - Long Island Life & Politics

AP Makes Pathetic Excuses for Freeloaders

July 5, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy You have to check out this full-page article written by the left-leaning Associated Press on how the new workfare requirements for Medicaid will lead to terrible consequences for those who claim they […]

PSEG: More Than 11K Still without Power

July 5, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Note: This article has been updated. By Hank Russell PSEG Long Island provided an update on the latest developments from last night’s storm. As of 10 a.m.. on July 6, PSEG Long Island crews restored […]

Prior Sex Offender Arrested for Forcible Touching

July 5, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Westbury man who was previously convicted of multiple sex offenses has been arrested after he allegedly touched a woman inappropriately while her daughter was in the car. On July 4 at 9:23 p.m., a […]

Firework Hits Man in the Face

July 5, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a fireworks-related incident that seriously injured a man in Fort Salonga last night. Jerry DiMucci was lighting a firework during a Fourth of July celebration on Callahans […]

Marine Bureau Responds to Stranded Yacht in Oyster Bay

July 5, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A yacht that was stranded in the waters off Oyster Bay On July 4 at 9:30 p.m., the Nassau County Police Department Marine Bureau responded with the help of the Town of Oyster Bay Constables […]

Hempstead Man Arrested for Violating Leandra’s Law

July 5, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Hempstead man has been arrested for allegedly driving drunk with three children in the car, a violation of Leandra’s Law. On July 4 at 6:50 p.m., Nassau County police officers observed a gray 2009 […]

Central Islip Man Killed While Lighting Firework

July 5, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating a firework-related incident that killed a man in Central Islip last night. Gabriel Ruiz-Urresto was lighting a firework at a party in the backyard of his residence […]

Firefighter Injured in Valley Stream Residential Fire

July 5, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A firefighter was injured while fighting a residential fire in Valley Stream. On July 3 at 8:09 p.m., Nassau County police officers responded to a residential fire located at 192 Lincoln Street. Upon arrival, they […]

Valley Stream Man Arrested after Dispute with Neighbor

July 4, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Valley Stream man was arrested after he was allegedly involved in a dispute with a neighbor. On July 3 at 8:14 p.m., Nassau County police officers responded to a residence for a neighbor dispute. […]

Seven People Arrested at Sobriety Checkpoint

July 4, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Department, assisted by the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office and MTA Police Department, arrested seven motorists during an overnight sobriety checkpoint in Central Islip. Police officers from the Suffolk County Police Department’s Highway […]