2026 - Page 13 of 49 - Long Island Life & Politics

Blakeman Calls for Voting Integrity

March 3, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

NYS Dems: He’s an ‘Election Denier’ By Hank Russell Members of the New York State Democratic Party threw some names early and often at Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman over the topic of elections, with […]

Our Answer to the Community: Yes, We Are Rebuilding

March 3, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Ed Romaine After ample public input, the plan to rebuild the Stump Pond Dam advanced past the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). The council’s decision and findings now head to the legislature for approval. […]

Brazilian Immigrant Indicted for Allegedly Murdering Estranged Wife

March 2, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A lawful permanent resident from Brazil was indicted for allegedly stabbing his estranged wife to death. On February 12, 2026, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Marcos Aurelio Marques-Leal went to Adriana Barbosa’s residence in Farmingville, where […]

Two Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Jet Skis, Boat

March 2, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Two New York City men were indicted for allegedly stealing numerous jet skis and a boat in Suffolk County during the fall of 2024. Willis Estrella Genao and Carlos Torres Rodriguez were allegedly involved in […]

Letters to the Editor

A Response to the Attack on Iran

March 2, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

To the Editor: We are now just days into the American military action in Iran. On social media, many of my political colleagues have promoted themselves to the rank of armchair general as they enthusiastically […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Lake Grove Petit Larceny

March 2, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Lake Grove store. […]

Real Estate Expert Sees Even More Bidding Wars on Long Island

March 2, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Says This Will Be Caused by Interest Rates Falling Below 6% Mortgage rates have fallen below 6% for the first time in more than three years — a psychological and financial milestone that could re-energize […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Centereach Petit Larceny

March 2, 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 two women who allegedly stole from a Centereach store last year. Two […]

Don’t Let Partisanship Diminish the Elimination of Iran’s Ayatollah

March 2, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The good news coming from Washington is that our armed forces have obliterated Iran’s top leadership. That includes taking out their supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has been responsible for the deaths of hundreds […]

Man Arrested after Allegedly Fleeing Traffic Stop in U-Haul Van

March 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County police arrested a Mastic Beach man after he fled from a traffic stop in a U-Haul van and was involved in a hit-and-run crash while in possession of drugs. On March 1, Fifth […]