Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Crime Alert: Wanted for Robbery in Oceanside

February 23, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County officers from the Fourth Squad are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a man who allegedly robbed a restaurant in Oceanside. Robbery that occurred on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at […]

Hochul Provides Updates on Upcoming Storm

February 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

LIRR Service Suspended Starting at 1 a.m. By Hank Russell A day after declaring a state of emergency in New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers on ongoing State preparedness efforts ahead of […]

Suffolk Declares State of Emergency

February 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine has declared a state of emergency in response to the storm. Call 311 for assistance. In an emergency, call 911. As previously reported in Long Island Life […]

What to Do about Tariffs

February 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy The Supreme Court striking down President Trump‘s across-the-board tariffs was no surprise to us. We wrote months ago that his actions were not supported by law. The Constitution is clear: Tariffs fall […]

North Merrick Man Arrested for Burglary

February 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A North Merrick man was arrested for allegedly robbing a store in East Meadow. On February 22 at 1:40 a.m., Nassau County police officers responded to Convenience and Smoke Shop, located at 2050 Hempstead Turnpike, […]

Suffolk Declares Travel Ban in Wake of Storm

February 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Update: Suffolk County has extended the travel ban until 3 p.m., with the possibility of further extension, depending on the storm’s evolution and impact. By Hank Russell With Winter Storm Hernando making its way through […]

Two Men Arrested for Allegedly Raping Child

February 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Two men have been arrested for allegedly raping a young girl in Roosevelt back in September. On September 6, 2025, Oscar Rivera Marquez, 20, of Harrisonburg, Virginia, and Ever Antonio Iraheta Mira, 29, of Franklin […]

Driver Killed in Single-Car Crash in Brookhaven

February 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash in Brookhaven. On February 21, Justin Digiovanna was driving a 2021 Mazda CX-5 eastbound on Sunrise Highway at Horseblock Road when his […]

Pair Arrested for Weapons Possession during Traffic Stop

February 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Two men were arrested for weapons possession during a traffic stop in Uniondale. On February 20 at 1:53 a.m., officers conducted a Vehicle Traffic Law stop on a black 2023 Nissan Sentra on Paff Avenue […]

One Pedestrian Dead, One Injured after Being Hit by Two Vehicles

February 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash involving a Suffolk County Transit bus that killed one pedestrian and injured another in Amityville. On February 20, Pablo Serrano and Claralee Correa […]