Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Two Killed, One Arrested in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Southern State

March 17, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Two people are dead and one person has been arrested for allegedly causing a multi-vehicle crash on the Southern State Parkway. On March 15 at approximately 10:13 p.m., New York State Police responded to the […]

Freedom Fest 250 Concert and Fireworks to Be Held on July 3

March 16, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County and JVC Broadcasting have announced that Freedom Fest, the county’s official celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, presented by Suffolk County and headlined with a free concert, will take place on July 3 at […]

Sayville Man Sentenced for Robbing Liquor, Convenience Stores

March 16, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Sayville man was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to committing and attempting to commit multiple armed robberies of convenience and liquor stores in Holtsville and Huntington Station in November 2025. […]

British Lefties Dump Churchill

March 15, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

So the lefties controlling the British government decided to erase Winston Churchill’s face from their five-pound notes. That’s right — the man who saved Britain and the Western world from the Nazis is now persona […]

Woman Arrested for DWI After Crashing Vehicle Through House

March 15, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested a woman for driving while intoxicated after she allegdly crashed her vehicle through the front of a house in Central Islip. On March 15, Estefany DeJesus was driving a 2022 BMW […]

Pair Arrested for Inwood Robbery

March 15, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Two men have been arrested for a robbery that occurred in Inwood. On March 14 at 2:30 a.m., two males entered Sunoco, located at 471 Sheridan Boulevard. While inside, one of the males displayed a […]

Woman Seriously Hurt after Being Struck by Car

March 14, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A pedestrian was hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by a car while crossing the street in Freeport. On March 14 at 7:49 a.m., a tan 2003 Toyota minivan was traveling on South Main […]

Islip Supervisor Delivers State of the Town Address

March 14, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Madison Warren This week, Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter (R-West Islip) delivered the annual State of the Town address, reflecting on the progress the Town of Islip has made […]

State Dems Say Blakeman Becoming More Extreme

March 14, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell New York State Democrats continue to paint Nassau County Executive and GOP candidate for governor Bruce Blakeman as an extremist and they are now saying he is becoming more extreme by the […]

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Nassau County Is Subsidizing NYS’ Irresponsible Budget

March 14, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Elaine Phillips As we watch the drama unfold around the budget planning for New York State, Nassau County taxpayers should be aware of the impact the state budget has on our wallets. Under New […]