Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Hempstead Man Arrested for Allegedly Possessing Gun, Stolen Property

September 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Hempstead man has been arrested allegedly possessing a gun and stolen property in New Cassel. On September 19 at 4 a.m., Nassau County officers from the Third Precinct responded to the vicinity of 268 […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Lake Grove Grand Larceny

September 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Lake Grove store. A woman allegedly […]

Man Found Unconscious on Road in Huntington

September 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating an incident in which a man was found in the middle of a road next to an electric scooter in Huntington. A 53-year-old man was found unconscious […]

Romaine Presents 2026 Recommended Operating Budget

September 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine unveiled his 2026 Recommended Operating Budget on September 19. He said this is a comprehensive financial plan that sustains essential services, strengthens public safety, protects Suffolk’s environment, and safeguards the […]

ICE Detainee Found Dead; Cause Unknown

September 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Law enforcement officials are trying to determine how a man — who was detained by the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at a Nassau County jail — died. […]

Town Extends Battery Energy Storage System Facility Moratorium

September 19, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri One of the latest controversial topics is that of the relatively new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Facilities. These stations are stocked with batteries, primarily made of […]

Medicaid Waste Another Example of NYS Being Its Own Worst Enemy

September 19, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Will Barclay New York’s unrelenting taxes and a dwindling population, in addition to chronic fraud, abuse and waste, continue to hinder economic growth. The last thing New Yorkers need is to see their own […]

The Real Reason Young People Are Leaving LI

September 19, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

It’s a surprise to no one that young people have been fleeing Long Island for quite some time now. An exposé in Newsday attributed at least one young graduate’s plans to flee the Island on […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for West Babylon Animal Cruelty

September 19, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and detectives from the District Attorney’s Office Biological, Environmental and Animal Safety Team (BEAST) are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the person who allegedly threw two kittens […]

Event Addresses High Cost of Insurance Rates

September 19, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The Center for Cost Effective Government will host a free event on October 20 to address the high cost of insurance rates in the state. This networking and policy event will take […]