August 2026 - Page 25 of 25 - Long Island Life & Politics

Motorcyclist Dies in Centereach Crash

August 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a motorcyclist in Centereach this morning. Herson Almonte was operating a 2026 Kawasaki motorcycle eastbound on Nesconset Highway, east of Nicolls Road, […]

Are They Trying to Steal the Election?

August 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell New York State Democrats scoffed at Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s accusation that their party is “trying to steal the election” this upcoming November. This comes after a new poll shows Blakeman […]

Suit Claims Prediction Market Platform Is Running Illegal Gambling Operation

August 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James have filed a lawsuit against KalshiEX, LLC for running an illegal gambling operation in New York through its prediction market platform. Founded in 2018, […]

Court Rules in Favor of Cannabis Dispensary in Zoning Fight

August 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

An appellate court ruled in favor of a proposed cannabis dispensary looking to build on a state-approved location, resolving a dispute over local zoning requirements. In Matter of 1086 OCR, LLC v. Town of Riverhead […]

Coram Man Indicted for Broad Daylight Murder of Homeless Man

August 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Coram man was indicted for allegedly chasing a homeless man through a busy intersection and fatally stabbing him in the back. On July 20 at approximately 3:35 p.m., Joseph Norton was allegedly driving his […]

Lindenhurst Couple Indicted for Assault, Child Endangerment

August 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Lindenhurst couple was indicted for allegedly failing to obtain medical care for two of their four children for several years, leaving them in critical condition. On October 2, 2024, the youngest of the defendants’ […]

DSA’s Agenda: Dismantle America As We Know It

August 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Jesse Garcia The mask is off. The Democrats and Socialists of America are gathering in Chicago this weekend, and their agenda isn’t simply about higher taxes, government control of our lives, or bigger government. […]