Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

SCPD Issues Warning Following Overdose Deaths

July 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Suffolk County Police Department is warning residents of a bad batch of narcotics that has led to the deaths of three people and seriously injured one in Coram on July 11. The SCPD is […]

Fire Dept. Revokes Pol’s Honorary Title after ICE Remarks

July 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A local elected official who was named honorary chief by a fire department has had his title revoked after he made what were considered to be dangerous remarks regarding Immigration and Customs […]

Drug Companies Must Pay $720M for Opioid Crisis

July 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Eight pharmaceutical companies will pay approximately $720 million for their role in manufacturing opioid pills that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) claimed fueled the ongoing nationwide epidemic of opioid addictions. These funds will […]

Kudos to Trump on Changing His Mind on Ukraine

July 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Last week, our Editorial Board took umbrage at President Trump‘s announcement that he would be delaying arms shipments to Ukraine. This was a terrible message to send when it is Russia that has been gumming […]

Town to Pave over 40 Miles of Roadway

July 11, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

List of Roads to Be Made up by Highway Dept., Not Elected Officials The town of North Hempstead recently released the latest list of roads scheduled for this year’s annual resurfacing effort. With more than […]

Calls Mount to Bring Home NYers Still Left in Israel

July 11, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Cait Crudden When tensions in the Middle East were escalating and Israeli airspace was facing intermittent closures, New York Senate Republicans called on Governor Kathy Hochul (D) to take […]

County Executive Says Police Can Wear Masks under Certain Circumstances

July 11, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman held a press conference on July 11 to sign an executive order that allows federal, state and local law enforcement officers to wear face coverings so that […]

Ronkonkoma HVAC Company Recognized

July 11, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

PSEG Long Island recognized Energywise, Inc, a HVAC provider based in Ronkonkoma, with its Most Geothermal Projects Savings award at its Contractor Breakfast and Awards event held earlier this year. Improvement projects completed by Energywise, […]

Governor Calls for Release of Homeland Security Funds

July 11, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

This article has been updated with a response from the Department of Homeland Security. By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul has sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem demanding that her agency to […]

Firearms Trade Group Loses Appeal against State

July 11, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A trade group that promotes and protects the recreational use of firearms for hunting and sport shooting lost an appellate decision against the state attorney general’s office on July 10 over the […]