Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

The Hochul-Mamdani Rundown

February 20, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger As New York State balances, not so carefully, on a precipice of disaster, the State’s top two leaders – and ostensible party standardbearers in years to come – are in […]

James Declares Tariff Victory

February 20, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Attorney General Letitia James declared victory after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s tariffs were illegal. On February 20, the Court ruled 6-3 that sweeping tariffs imposed by the […]

Mass Arrests of Juveniles at Valley Stream Mall

February 20, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County police arrested nine males ages 13 to 19 for a disturbance that occurred in Valley Stream. On February 19 at 4:35 p.m., officers responded to the Green Acres Mall, located at 2034 Green […]

Residents Tell Comptroller: Audit Town’s Finances

February 20, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A group of Hempstead Town residents — led by Joe Scianablo, who is running on the Democratic ticket for town supervisor — held a rally calling for New York State Comptroller Tom […]

Local Girls’ Volleyball Team Honored

February 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D-Plainview) joined the Plainview-Old Berthage school community on February 10 for their Board of Education Student Recognition Ceremony. During the ceremony, he presented Nassau County Legislature […]

Diner Earns $252K in Rebates for New EV Charger Installation

February 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

PSEG Long Island commends Sunrise Diner in Wantagh for installing two high-speed electric vehicle (EV) DC fast chargers, which the company said will help reduce “range anxiety” for area EV drivers. As a result, the […]

‘Handle with Care’ Initiative Expands into Central Islip Schools

February 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Sheriff’s Office’s “Handle With Care” initiative recently expanded into the Central Islip Union Free School District. The program was first piloted with the Huntington School District in September 2025 and is designed to ensure […]

18-Year-Old Male Arrested After Allegedly Stabbing, Seriously Injuring 19-Year-Old

February 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County police have arrested an 18-year-old after he allegedly stabbed and seriously injured a 19-year-old male in Selden. Richard Torres allegedly stabbed a 19-year-old male during an altercation in the parking lot of 949 […]

Nassau Dems Call to Slash County Clerk Fees

February 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Nassau County Legislative Democrats, joined by local homeowners, held a press conference on February 18 to unveil legislation that would immediately reduce County Clerk filing fees. The Democrats called the fees excessive […]

Blakeman: Mamdani ‘Stealing from Seniors’ to Close Budget Gap

February 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Nassau County Executive and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of “stealing from seniors” by looking to use the city retiree fund to close the city’s […]