2026 - Page 26 of 39 - Long Island Life & Politics

It’s Time to Cap State Spending

January 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy The New York State legislature and the governor are looking to finalize a budget that will easily exceed $260 billion that the governor proposed. This is a remarkable $81 billion increase over […]

Home Health Aides Arrested for Grand Larceny, ID Theft

January 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Three home health aides were arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from an 84-year-old woman who had been in their care for years. One also allegedly used the victim’s credit cards without authorization to […]

Shop Relocates to Port Jefferson

January 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined Port Jefferson Mayor Lauren Sheprow for the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of House Boutique at its new location, 301 E Main Street in Port Jefferson. House Boutique […]

America Should Take Greenland — Diplomatically

January 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

To the Editor: Recent discussion about Greenland and U.S. national security has prompted strong reactions, particularly around the assertion that the United States could take territory from a NATO ally by force. Those concerns are […]

Islip Man Sentenced for Role in Drug, Weapons Trafficking Ring

January 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

An Islip man was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of drugs and guns. Between June and September 2024, Travis Austin participated in numerous large-scale sales of fentanyl and cocaine […]

Pedestrian Dies after Being Struck by Car in Hempstead

January 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A person is dead after being hit by a car in Hempstead. On January 21 at 8:02 a.m., a 64-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Peninsula Boulevard northbound when he was struck by a 2011 Toyota […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Oakdale Criminal Mischief

January 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fifth Precinct Crime Section officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying the people who allegedly damaged property in Oakdale. At least five people allegedly damaged […]

Bayport Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

January 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested a Bayport man for possessing child pornography and promoting a sexual performance of a child. Following a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the Suffolk County Police Digital […]

LI Housing Market Ends the Year with Higher Home Prices

January 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The year 2025 ended with a bang in the Long Island housing market as home prices finished higher. According to data from the New York State Association of REALTORSⓇ (NYSAR), home prices […]

Proposed Budget Calls for More Spending, No Tax Hikes

January 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul presented the executive budget for Fiscal Year 2027 on January 20 which carries a price tag of $260 billion. In her budget, Hochul called for an increase in spending […]