Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

MS-13 Member Sentenced to 52 Years in Prison

August 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A 23-year-old man was sentenced to 52 years in prison for gang assault and kidnapping. On January 6, 2024, a 15-year-old victim was lured to the Huntington Train Station by a group of MS-13 members […]

LI Gets $8.1M for Youth Employment Program

August 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Thomas Montana Long Island will be receiving $8,092,119 for its local Youth Employment Program, according to the governor’s office. The program, which launched in 2024, helps reduce community gun violence and youth criminal justice […]

Man Indicted for Causing Pileup Crash in Deer Park

August 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A 37-year-old man was indicted for allegedly causing a multi-vehicle crash while driving impaired. On May 17 at approximately 3:20 p.m., Miandad Khan, 37, of Dix Hills, was operating his silver 2016 Mercedes Benz E350 […]

Syosset Animal Shelter Waives All Adoption Fees for September

August 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Syosset’s Town Animal Shelter will be waiving all adoption fees in September. “I invite and encourage residents looking for a new pet, to check in with the Town’s Animal Shelter during the month of September, […]

IT Security Coordinator Recognized for Community Commitment

August 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Town of Smithtown honored John Gonzalez, Technology Security Coordinator in the Department of Public Safety, at its Town Board meeting last week. The town’s new tradition, introduced in June, aims to celebrate employees whose […]

Long Beach Man Convicted of Murder

August 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A 52-year-old Long Beach man was convicted for killing a man in Long Beach. On April 7, 2023, Ronnie Sutton was riding his bike through the Sycamore Court parking lot in the Channel Park Homes […]

Man Wanted for Showing Firearm to 17-Year-Old

August 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A man is wanted for a menacing incident that occurred in Roosevelt. On August 18 at 6:00 p.m., a 17-year-old male was allegedly approached by an unknown man at Roosevelt High School located at 1 […]

Four Men Arrested For Weapons Possession in Patchogue

August 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Four men were arrested for possession of weapons after a traffic stop in Patchogue. On August 19 at approximately 10:55 a.m., a Fifth Precinct Community Support Unit officer initiated a traffic stop on a 17-year-old […]

Woman Hit, Killed by Bus in Port Jefferson

August 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A 62-year-old woman was killed after being hit by a bus in Port Jefferson last night. On August 19 at 10:05 p.m., Carrie Sansone attempted to run westbound across the roadway in front of 204 […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Selden Petit Larceny

August 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section Officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Selden store this month. […]