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Aviation Attorney Blasts Congress for Failing to Pass Air Safety Bill

February 26, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A leading aviation attorney is warning that Congress’ failure to advance the proposed ROTOR Act — legislation aimed at preventing mid-air collisions — leaves millions of airline passengers vulnerable to another tragedy like the deadly […]

Why Can’t Libs Figure out the Easy Solution to Truancy?

February 26, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Why do liberals make things so difficult when such easy solutions are staring them right in the face? For instance, the problem related to school truancy has been markedly on the rise over the last […]

Queens Man Arrested for Computer Scam

February 26, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Queens man has been arrested for an elder scam after he allegedly tried to get a senior to pay to get her Apple account fixed. According to Nassau County Fraud and Forgery Detectives and […]

Officials Call for Immediate Fix to Bridge

February 26, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A couple of days after Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman brought to light the deteriorating conditions on a Long Island bridge, two local assemblymen demanded that the state fix the bridge immediately. […]

Smithtown Republicans Run for Re-Election

February 26, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri The Suffolk GOP held its convention last Friday in Medford and designated its slate of candidates for the 2026 federal, state, and local elections. For Smithtown, the […]

Sheriff’s Office History Exhibit Premieres in Riverhead

February 26, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office History Exhibit recently premiered at Riverhead Town Hall. This exhibit showcases a curated collection of Sheriff’s Office artifacts, historic photographs, uniform items, and a timeline that highlights the evolution of […]