Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

NY Construction Workers Paid above National Median

June 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

But Only 21st in the Nation in Wages By Hank Russell A recent report from Construction Coverage showed that the median wage for construction workers in New York State is $66,700 a year. That is […]

Environmental Symposium to Be Held on June 25

June 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Event Will Focus on Solid Waste Management By Hank Russell The 2025 Larry Swanson Long Island Environmental Symposium will be held on Wednesday, June 25 at Suffolk County Community College’s Brentwood Campus from 8 a.m. […]

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Nassau Taxpayers Are Paying the Price for Medicaid Crisis

June 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Elaine Phillips There’s a fiscal crisis unfolding in New York—and it’s emptying the pockets of Nassau County residents. Medicaid is consuming a staggering 41.8% of the state’s $252 billion budget, amounting to $105.4 billion […]

Radical Judge Seeks to Prevent Trump from Controlling National Guard

June 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

In what can only be described as an alarming action by a rogue District Court judge, the president’s executive decision to deploy the National Guard was temporarily blocked. The action was so over the top […]

Legislator Supports Local Fundraiser

June 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County Legislator Scott M. Davis (D-Rockville Centre) proudly attended and supported the annual Rise Up for Ryan fundraiser at the St. Agnes Parish Center in Rockville Centre on June 7. The event is hosted […]

2 People Shot during Dispute at Central Islip Apartment Complex

June 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives are investigating a shooting that seriously injured two people in Central Islip. On June 19 at 4:30 p.m., two groups of people were near the pool at Hawthorne Living, […]

Pair Allegedly Steal Sneakers from Patchogue Store

June 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fifth Precinct Crime Section officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the man and woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Patchogue store […]

Lawnmower, Other Items Stolen from Selden Store

June 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Investigative Unit officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the person who allegedly stole merchandise from a Selden store last month. […]

What Does the Suffolk IDA Do?

June 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Kelly Murphy, the executive director and CEO of the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA), spoke at the June 6 LIMBA (Long Island Metro Business Action) meeting to discuss what the agency […]

Man Wanted for Alleged Theft of Services

June 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Got Cell Phone Fixed without Paying forIt Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are asking for the public’s help to identify and locate a man who stole from […]