2026 - Page 6 of 48 - Long Island Life & Politics

Manorville Dog Breeder Arrested for Animal Neglect

March 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A dog breeder from Manorville has been arrested for misdemeanor animal neglect after New York State inspectors allegedly found numerous issues related to the welfare of 23 dogs and puppies. On February 24, inspectors from […]

Correction Officer Indicted for Crash That Killed Pregnant Woman’s Unborn Child

March 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

An Amityville man who worked as a New York State correction officer has been indicted for allegedly speeding, driving erratically, and crashing head-on into another vehicle, causing serious injuries to both occupants, ultimately killing the […]

Two Dead in Hempstead House Fire

March 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Two people are dead after a fire broke out at a house in Hempstead. On March 13 at 4:04 a.m., the Hempstead Fire Department responded to a basement apartment fire on Albemarle Avenue. The fire […]

Two Men Shot While Driving on Sagtikos Parkway

March 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating the shooting of two men who were driving in Brentwood early this morning. On March 13 at 4 a.m, two 24-year-old men, who are related to one […]

Villages Receive $28 Million for Water Infrastructure Projects

March 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Two local villages received a combined $28 million to help improve its water quality. The money comes from a $250 million grant to help communities statewide afford water and sewer infrastructure improvement […]

Local Officials Receive Joint Budget Conference Committee Appointments

March 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) announced the Assembly Minority Conference Joint Budget Conference Committee appointments for fiscal year 2026-2027. Some of these committee appointees represent the Long Island area. Ra […]