Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Official Calls for Improvements to 9/11 Health Program

March 12, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A local Congressman is calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to make improvements to the health program for those who responded to the September 11, 2001 attacks and […]

Court Denies Expansion of Empire Wind Stop-Work Order

March 12, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A federal judge denied the Trump administration’s request to expand a stop-work order on a local wind project. On March 11, U.S. District Court Judge Carl Nichols ruled that the White House’s […]

East Hampton Adopts Stay of Enforcement for Updated Certificates of Occupancy Requirement

March 12, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The East Hampton Town Board has temporarily paused enforcement of the Town Code section that requires updated Certificates of Occupancy (COs) for property transfers. The resolution temporarily pauses enforcement of Local Law […]

Ridge Man Sentenced To 23 Years to Life for Murdering Ex-Girlfriend

March 12, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Ridge man was sentenced to 23 years to life in prison after pleading guilty in January to fatally shooting his former girlfriend over a perceived financial debt. On June 6, 2025, at approximately 12:30 […]

Town Grants Tax Relief to Spouses of Fallen Police Officers

March 12, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board recently approved a new property tax exemption to support the surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty. The measure, adopted unanimously […]

Blakeman’s Lie about Eastman

March 12, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

To the Editor: John Eastman is a disgraced and disbarred attorney who attempted to subvert the democratic process under color of law (“Dems: Blakeman Met with ‘Architect of January 6,’” March 6, 2026). For Bruce […]

Hochul Is about to Betray Taxpayers by Ditching Tier 6

March 12, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Governor Kathy Hochul gave a speech before a union rally last week, indicating that she is fully behind the efforts of unions to demolish the important fiscal reforms that were put into effect in 2011 […]

DA: Trio Who Allegedly Had Molotov Cocktails Released Due to Bail Reform

March 11, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Three Salvadoran nationals were arraigned on charges of allegedly possessing two Molotov cocktails and a gasoline canister during a traffic stop in Brentwood. Following the arraignment, all three defendants were released because the offense was […]

Taxpayers Lose out on Early Retirement Program

March 11, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Government employees love the opportunity to cash out with early retirement programs. Who wouldn’t want to retire early and get a bonus for doing so? There are times when it makes sense for a government […]

North Hempstead State of the Town Focused on Tax Relief, Infrastructure Investment, Major Projects

March 11, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell In a State of the Town address highlighting fiscal responsibility, innovation, and community investment, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena detailed major accomplishments and ambitious plans that she said are designed to […]