Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Fire Dept. Whips up Support in BESS Facility Fight

August 15, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri In December 2024, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and developer Key Capture Energy approved a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Facility for 220 Rabro Drive in […]

Nassau County Must Take Full Ownership of Infrastructure Needs

August 15, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Legislator Viviana L. Russell At all levels, one of government’s core functions is to build, modernize, and maintain the water, sewer treatment, and transportation infrastructure that we all rely upon throughout our daily lives. […]

Suffolk County Law Enforcement Gets Over $2M in Federal Funding

August 15, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

U.S. Congressman Nick LaLota (R-Rocky Point) presented $2.025 million to the Suffolk County Police Department and Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office for vehicle fleet improvements which he secured through the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process. LaLota […]

MRI Technician Sentenced for Endangering Welfare of a Child

August 15, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Wheatley Heights man was convicted following a trial of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The defendant, an MRI Technician in Bohemia at the time, instructed a 16-year-old girl to strip from her waist […]

Motorist Indicted for Reckless Driving, DWI Released without Bail

August 15, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Allegedly Took Part in High-Speed, 15-Mile Chase with County Deputies A Mastic Beach man was indicted for allegedly causing five crashes during a police pursuit that spanned approximately 15 miles on Sunrise Highway and Montauk […]

Study: NYS One of Top 20 States to Live In

August 14, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

But Homeownership, Income Growth Lag By Hank Russell A recent study listed New York as one of the best states to live in. But while the study found the state a great place for dining […]

New York Teachers Unions Sue to Block Charters

August 14, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Meanwhile, Mississippi’s Reforms Improved Student Performance By Steve Levy If you want to know what’s best for our children here in New York, let’s look at the state of Mississippi. Deep south states such as […]

Ground Breaks for $20M Control Tower at Gabreski

August 14, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri Some Long Islanders are unaware that the region is home to an Air National Guard Base. While a hidden gem to many, Francis S. Gabreski Airport, while […]

FBI: Sexual Exploitation Actors Stealing and Leaking Explicit Content

August 14, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns the public about sexual exploitation (SE) actors targeting adult and underage victims by illegally accessing their social media and personal accounts to steal and post their explicit content […]

Federal Railroad Administration Chief Visits New York & Atlantic Railway

August 14, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

New York & Atlantic Railway (NYA) recently hosted Federal Railroad Administrator David Fink and other FRA officials, including Deputy Administrator Drew Feeley and Senior Policy Advisor Russell (Rusty) Roberts at NYA’s Fresh Pond rail facility […]