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Letters to the Editor

ICE Must Obey the Rule of Law

January 28, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

To the Editor: In Minneapolis, we have witnessed a series of horrific, avoidable tragedies during the last two weeks that have brought Nassau County and our nation to a critical inflection point. My heart is […]

Can What Happened in Minneapolis Happen in Nassau?

January 28, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Dear Nassau County Legislators: The nonpartisan group, Nassau Residents for Good Government (NRGG), which promotes transparency, accountability and integrity in Nassau County government, urges you to take immediate action to ensure that Nassau residents are […]

New Restaurant Comes to Hempstead Village

January 28, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County Legislator Scott M. Davis (D-Rockville Centre) joined the New Greater Hempstead Chamber of Commerce and his colleagues in town and village government in celebrating the grand opening of Fish Fry Fridays on January […]

Woodbury Firm Celebrates 60th Anniversary

January 28, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Strategic Leadership Transition Team Put in Place In commemorating the firm’s 60 years in business, D&B Engineers and Architects in Woodbury announced a strategic leadership transition that recently went into effect. According to the firm, […]

Blakeman: Retirees Can’t Afford to Live in New York State

January 28, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Citing a recent study, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said retirees cannot afford to live in New York State because of Governor Kathy Hochul’s economic policies. According to CareScoutⓇ, New York State […]

Region Receives Money for Water Infrastructure Improvements

January 28, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Two East End municipalities recently received a combined $18 million in state funding to improve their water infrastructure. The funding was approved by the Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) Board of Directors. The […]

Community Project Funding Approval Nets LI Over $16M

January 28, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The House of Representatives recently passed an appropriations minibus package that included the rest of Congressman Andrew Garbarino’s (R-Bayport) Community Project Funding (CPF), which resulted in more than $16 million for Long […]

Another Day, Another $260 Billion…

January 28, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger Governor Kathy Hochul (D-Hamburg) this week unveiled her massive $260 billion Executive Budget for FY2026. Not only did Hochul appear out-of-touch and desperate to please all ends of the political […]

Pedestrian Fatality in Lake Grove

January 27, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating an incident in which a pedestrian was struck and killediin Lake Grove. A female pedestrian was in the roadway of Route 347 at Moriches Road when she […]

State’s Lawmaking Process: Built to Dodge Accountability

January 27, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Will Barclay New York’s legislative process is objectively one of the most dysfunctional in the nation. A recent report from the Times Union (TU) effectively illustrated this point by noting New York is one of […]