2026 - Page 13 of 38 - Long Island Life & Politics

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Combating the Scourge of Kratom in Nassau County

February 12, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Arnold W. Drucker Our most consequential responsibility as public servants, parents, and community leaders is to confront emerging threats to the health and wellness of our children. Frighteningly, many of these can be found […]

Moriches Man Pleads Guilty to Reckless Crash That Killed Teenage Passenger

February 12, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Moriches man pleaded guilty for driving while intoxicated and crashing a 2009 Toyota Camry into a tree on Old Stone Highway in East Hampton. On Father’s Day, June 15, 2025, Luis Gonzalo Barrionuevo Fuertes […]

Blakeman Chooses Upstate NY Sheriff As Running Mate

February 11, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Nassau County Executive and Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman announced Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood as his choice for lieutenant governor. Blakeman — who is running against Democrat incumbent governor Kathy Hochul […]

County Executive Meets with Railway, Recycling Leaders

February 11, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Edward Romaine recently met with leadership from New York & Atlantic Railway and Gershow Recycling at Gershow’s Medford recycling facility. The visit included a tour of operations, a review of significant rail infrastructure investments […]

Brooklyn Man Indicted in 2021 Acid Attack

February 10, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Brooklyn man was indicted on first-degree assault charges for allegedly attacking a 21-year-old pre-med student outside her home in Elmont in March 2021, causing severe burn injuries to her face and body. According to […]

Massapequa Man Sentenced for Illegal Weapon, Impersonating Police Officer

February 10, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Massapequa man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted of multiple counts of weapons possession and impersonating a police officer when Nassau County officers pulled over his Chevrolet Impala in October […]

Port Jefferson Couple Dead in Murder-Suicide

February 10, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating a murder-suicide that occurred in Port Jefferson. On February 9, Sixth Precinct officers responded to 135 Oakwood Road at 11:07 a.m. for a check the welfare call […]

Officials, Groups Split on Signing of Assisted Suicide Bill

February 10, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Some local elected officials and religious organizations spoke out on the signing of the Medical Aid in Dying Act (MAID) into law, with some saying it allows those to “die with dignity,” […]

GOP Assembly Unanimously Elect Ra Minority Leader

February 10, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The Assembly Minority Conference elected Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) as its next Minority Leader. The unanimous leadership vote was held on February 9 at the State Capitol. He succeeds Will Barclay […]

Nursing Fund Grant Helps Expand Simulation-Based Training

February 10, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) has been awarded $40,000 for 2025-2026 academic year through the State University of New York’s High Needs Nursing Fund, part of a statewide initiative led by SUNY Chancellor John B. […]