Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Make an Appointment to Meet Eva

March 14, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Eva, a healthy tan-and-white female, bully breed mix, estimated to be about 4 years old. Beautiful Eva has quickly become a favorite with everyone who takes […]

The Real Cost of Mamdani’s Proposed Tax Hike

March 14, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy New York City socialist mayor Zohran Mamdani is calling his proposed tax hike a mere 2% tax increase, but the numbers tell a different story. Actually, his plan would raise the city […]

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 […]

Best Picture Winners That Weren’t Worthy

March 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy The Oscars are coming up this Sunday. As the years go by, I have less interest, mainly because there are fewer good movies made in the year that I wind up seeing. […]

County Officials Warn Boaters of Dangerous Debris in Suffolk Waterways

March 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Madison Warren This week has begun to feel like the start of spring for New Yorkers, something we have all patiently waited for since the end of November. For […]