Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Man Arrested for Allegedly Shooting Another Man in Shirley

October 10, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County police arrested a man for allegedly shooting another man in Shirley. On October 9, a man walked up to the driver’s side window of a 2021 BMW parked in the driveway of a […]

Auto Loan Rates in NYS Up Slightly

October 10, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A recent study found that auto loan rates in New York State increased less than 1% — one of the 20 lowest increases in the nation. According to data from WalletHub, New […]

Town Launches Road Improvement Projects

October 9, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the members of the Town Board announced the launch of several critical infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening the Town’s physical framework and enhancing services for residents. Speaking from […]

New Law Calls for County-Funded Properties to Meet Town Codes

October 9, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A bill introduced by Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa (C-Centereach) that would require property owners that receive county funding to meet fire and safety inspection standards was signed into law. Caracappa spearheaded the initiative after […]

Nassau Man Indicted for Allegedly Assaulting SCPD Officers

October 9, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Defendant Allegedly Crashed Vehicle into Detective’s Car While Fleeing Scene of Theft A Nassau County man has been indicted for allegedly crashing his vehicle into an occupied unmarked police car and allegedly injuring another officer […]

DMV Employees, Others Indicted on 51 Counts in Cheating Scheme

October 9, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A trio of New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) motor vehicle representatives, a DMV employee’s sister and three applicants, including two Town of Hempstead employees, were indicted for allegedly engaging in a scheme […]

Stop the Nonsense. Pay the Furloughed Workers

October 9, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Trump administration has put out signals that it might not be obliged to pay all of the federal workers who were showing up during the shutdown. It’s understood that when there is a shutdown, […]

Police Seek Help in Identifying Vehicle Involved in Crash

October 9, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County police have released photos of a vehicle that was involved in a crash in Uniondale late last year. On November 15, 2024 at 8 p.m., an unknown male was operating a red Chrysler […]

Motorcyclist Collides with Mail Truck in Oceanside

October 9, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A motorcycle rider is in the hospital after being hit by a mail truck in Oceanside. On October 9 at 9:36 a.m., a 36-year-old male operating a 2013 Suzuki motorcycle was traveling westbound on Atlantic […]

NYC Man Arrested after Allegedly Stabbing Off-Duty NYPD Officer

October 9, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested a man for assault after he allegedly stabbed an off-duty NYPD officer who had stopped him from stealing items from a parked vehicle in Lindenhurst. Two off-duty NYPD officers observed a […]