2026 - Page 26 of 49 - Long Island Life & Politics

It’s No Surprise Teachers Unions Would Try to Block Charters

February 8, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Low-income parents in Brentwood and Central Islip who were jumping for joy at the opportunity to send their children to high-performing charter schools that would be established in their area had to be highly dismayed […]

Officials: Let’s Get Back to Work on Wind Project

February 7, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Elected and union officials, as well as business leaders, convened in front of the Long Island Association’s headquarters in Melville on February 6, urging the U.S. Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management […]

Legislation Calls for Better Mental Health, Suicide Prevention for Vets

February 7, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C-Northport) joined Assemblyman Steve Stern, Chair of the Veterans Committee (D-Dix Hills) at a press conference in Albany on February 5 to focus on veteran mental health, suicide prevention […]

NYS, Nassau Shootings Down, But Suffolk Sees Uptick

February 7, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a statewide decline in shooting incidents, injuries and deaths. While that may be the case, when looking deeper into the numbers, the statistics are a mixed bag, […]

Verdict Puts Stake in Heart of Child Mutilation Industry

February 7, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy Little attention has been given to a landmark verdict this past month that awarded $2 million to an individual who had her breasts removed by doctors who, the jury claimed, pressured the […]

Indian Citizen Extradited to Nassau Pleads Guilty to Role in 20-Year-Old Fatal Crash

February 7, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

An Indian citizen extradited in September 2025 to face manslaughter charges for a 20-year-old high-speed-crash on Old Country Road in Hicksville that killed a 44-year-old man pleaded guilty. On April 11, 2005, at approximately 6:00 […]

NYSP Increases Patrols during Super Bowl Weekend

February 7, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The New York State Police will crack down on impaired and reckless driving during Super Bowl weekend. The special STOP-DWI enforcement campaign, funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, will include increased patrols and sobriety […]

LiPetri Set to Challenge Suozzi Again for Congressional Seat

February 6, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Receives an Endorsement from Trump By Hank Russell It’s 2024 all over again in the Third Congressional District as former New York State Assemblyman Mike LiPetri, a Republican, takes on incumbent Democrat Tom Suozzi (D-Glen […]

Gershow Donates $1,000 to Local Cheer Team

February 6, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

In support of the local community, Gershow Recycling donated $1,000 to the Patchogue-Medford High School cheerleading team to help pay for the costs associated with the trip to the Universal Cheerleading Association National High School […]

Town Receives Over $20M for Infrastructure, Public Safety Upgrades

February 6, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Town of Riverhead has been awarded several major funding allocations totaling more than $20 million. The money will be used to make critical infrastructure and public safety upgrades. The new funding includes $2.25 million […]