September 2026 - Page 5 of 22 - Long Island Life & Politics

New Commercial Calls Blakeman Trump’s ‘Puppet’

September 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul’s campaign just released a new commercial that accuses her opponent, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, of being a “puppet” of President Donald Trump. The commercial, called “Strings,” features Chris, […]

Experts Comment on Hochul’s Latest AI Regulations

September 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Local experts debated the merits of Governor Kathy Hochul’s latest regulations on artificial intelligence (AI). While one said such safety measures are necessary when dealing with AI, another questioned how AI could […]

Four-Time Repeat Felony DWI Offender Sentenced for Driving While Intoxicated

September 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Salvadoran national was sentenced to two and one-third to seven years in prison after a jury found him guilty of Driving While Intoxicated and other crimes. This conviction marked the defendant’s fourth DWI felony […]

Local Theater Premieres Its New Marquee

September 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

On September 17, the Smithtown Performing Arts Council officially unveiled and cut the ribbon on the Smithtown Performing Arts Center’s new marquee, marking a major milestone in the ongoing restoration of the historic downtown theater […]

Bay Shore Man Indicted for Attempted Murder in Church

September 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Bay Shore man was indicted for allegedly stabbing a 65-year-old victim in the neck with a knife inside a church. On the night of September 11, Daniel Escobar and the victim were in attendance […]

CNN Shows Midterm Convention Just to Bash Trump

September 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

You have to know by now that the mainstream media slants way left. That includes CNN, The New York Times and The Washington Post. And throw in there all the network news broadcasts. So we […]

SCPD: Man Allegedly Took Photos of Another Man in Mall Bathroom

September 23, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police yesterday arrested a man for allegedly taking photos of a man in a bathroom stall at a Lake Grove mall. Antonio Masso was in a bathroom stall when he allegedly reached over […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Port Jefferson Station Petit Larceny

September 23, 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 the man who allegedly stole merchandise from a Port Jefferson Station store […]

South Hempstead Man Dies of Injuries from Robbery

September 23, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A South Hempstead man has died after being hit in the head during a robbery. On September 19 at 5:27 a.m., Nassau County police officers were dispatched near the intersection of May Street and Grand […]

Blakeman’s Deficit Shrinks to Single Digits

September 23, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The race for governor just got a lot more interesting as Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman continues to catch up to Governor Kathy Hochul, according to a new poll. The Siena Research […]