Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Teen Arrested for Central Islip Shooting in June

August 16, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County police arrested a teen for a shooting that seriously injured two people in Central Islip in June. On June 19 at 4:30 p.m., two groups of people were near the pool at Hawthorne […]

17-Year-Old Shot during House Party in West Babylon

August 16, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a shooting of a teen in West Babylon. A 911 caller reported a person was shot in front of 1234 11 St. during a party on August […]

Bar Employee Arrested for Allegedly Selling Alcohol to Minor

August 16, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested a man for selling alcohol to an underage person during an SLA compliance check in Port Jefferson. In response to numerous complaints of underage drinking, Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers conducted […]

Two Teens Arrested for Robbery

August 16, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Two teenagers were arrested for allegedly robbing a store in Bethapge. One of them allegedly pulled a knife on an employee who tried to stop them. On August 15 at 1:30 p.m., two male juveniles, […]

Event Raises $71K for Homeless Veterans

August 16, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

General Needs, a leading Long Island-based nonprofit serving homeless veterans with dignity, recently held its second annual fundraising gala. This event, which raised $71,000, will have a significant impact on our veterans, providing them with […]

Study Names NY One of Least Affordable States for College Grads

August 16, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell College graduates thinking about staying in or relocating to New York State may want to think again. A recent study shows how much money it will cost these grads to live here […]

Romaine Tells NYC Companies: Move to Suffolk If Mamdani Wins

August 16, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Julia Katz If Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (D-Astoria) becomes New York City’s next mayor, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine (R-Center Moriches) says he’ll be standing by with an offer for […]

FBI: Fake Law Firms Target Cryptocurrency Scam Victims

August 16, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently issued an updated advisory that provides additional red flag indicators and due diligence measures to help victims who have been in contact with fictitious law firms conducting this […]

AG Sues Energy Dept. over Cuts to State Programs

August 16, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to block the agency from imposing a new funding cap that she said slashes support for vital state-run […]

Town Appoints New Inspector General

August 15, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

John Wighaus has been appointed as inspector general for the Town of Oyster Bay. A highly decorated, third-generation law enforcement professional, Wighaus brings more than three decades of investigative and leadership experience to his new […]