Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Officials: Put the Brakes on Excessive Fees

March 25, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A local state senator recently introduced a bill with an assemblyman from a neighboring state that they said will keep law-abiding motorists from being socked with fees and administrative charges if they […]

Polish National Extradited Back to U.S. to Face Vehicular Homicide Charges

March 25, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Riverhead man originally from Poland was extradited back to the United States to face charges related to his March 2022 arrest, in which he allegedly drove while intoxicated and triggered a head-on, multiple-car collision […]

Second Man Indicted for 2021 Acid-Throwing Attack in Elmont

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suspect Was Victim’s Ex-Boyfriend A second Brooklyn man was indicted for participating in the 2021 alleged attack on a 21-year-old woman outside of her home in Elmont, causing her significant burn injuries. On March 17, […]

Smithtown Earns AAA Bond Rating from Moody’s

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Town of Smithtown has once again secured a AAA bond rating for its 2026 Public Improvement Serial Bonds — the highest rating that can be achieved. Moody’s reaffirmed Smithtown’s AAA bond rating, citing stable […]

First, It Was Democrats Blocking DHS Funding. Now, It’s Trump

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Yesterday, this column blasted Democrats for being responsible for shutting down the government and forcing Americans to wait on five-hour lines to make their flights at the airport. We also blasted the leftist media that […]

DA: Bail Reform, Anti-ICE Laws Freed Alleged Illegal Immigrant Accused of Rape

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A Guatemalan national who was reportedly in this country illegally has been indicted for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl in his care. The defendant was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a […]

Where Does Blakeman Stand on Minimum Wage?

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The New York State Democratic Committee took Nassau County Executive and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman to task for pushing for a “small minimum wage,” which they say hurts New York workers. […]

Oyster Bay Offers Tax Breaks for Fully Disabled Veterans

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Oyster Bay Town Board recently voted to approve property tax exemptions for fully disabled veterans. A new state measure allows local municipalities to pass legislation offering a full 100% tax exemption to veterans with […]

Accelerated Improvements Announced for NY-25 to NY-347

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri The paralyzing cold and record-level accumulations this winter have been massive adjustments from several milder seasons. What’s hurt more than frozen hands, back-breaking shoveling, and limited hours […]

Prior Felon Sentenced for Gun Possession outside Baby Shower

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Central Islip man was sentenced to 24 years to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of weapon possession during a January 2024 shooting that occurred in the parking lot of a […]