Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

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 […]

Blakeman Delivers State of the County

March 11, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman delivered its State of the County at the Legislative Building in Mineola on March 9. The 22-minute speech focused heavily on public safety and his recent accomplishments. […]

Study Shows State Is One of Least Dependent on Federal Government

March 11, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell With the amount of money that New York State spends, one would think that the state would have its hands out asking the federal government for more money. But a study found […]

Sound Beach Man Guilty of Fatally Shooting Homeowner in Attempted Burglary

March 10, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Shot Victim in Case of Mistaken Identity A Sound Beach man was found guilty after a jury trial for his role in the fatal shooting of a homeowner during an attempted burglary at the victim’s […]

Former Northwell CEO to Discuss the State of Healthcare in New York at LIMBA

March 10, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Northwell Health CEO Emeritus Michael J. Dowling will be the guest speaker at LIMBA (Long Island Metro Business Action) on March 27 at the Candlelight Diner, located at 56 Veterans Memorial Highway in Commack, starting […]

Pedestrian Fatality in Wantagh

March 10, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A 53-year-old woman has died after being struck by a car in Wantagh. On March 9 at 5:22 p.m., a 57-year-old male was operating a 2025 GMC pickup truck westbound on Lufberry Avenue. While turning […]

Woman Struck, Killed by Car in Greenvale

March 10, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A 69-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a car while crossing the street in Greenvale. On March 9 at 6:02 a.m., a female pedestrian was crossing Glen Cove Road eastbound when she was […]

Cohen Steps Down from Long Island Association

March 10, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Matt Cohen, the president and chief executive officer of the Long Island Association (LIA), has announced that he is stepping down from the organization when his term ends in June. Stacey Sikes, the vice president […]

Senior U.S. Officials Continue to be Impersonated in Malicious Messaging Campaign

March 10, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The FBI is warning the public about an emerging phishing scheme by criminals impersonating city and county officials to solicit fraudulent payments for city and county planning and zoning permits. The criminals leverage publicly available […]