Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Brooklyn Man Arrested for Identity Theft

May 21, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Brooklyn man was arrested for identity theft after allegedly trying to open a credit card using the names of other people. On May 20 at 3:09 p.m., Nassau County police responded to Best Buy […]

Poll: Majority Still Want Someone Else for Governor

May 21, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Hochul’s Favorability Rating Now Underwater By Hank Russell A recent poll showed that Governor Kathy Hochul’s job performance and favorability ratings stayed virtually the same, as well as the percentage of people who want to […]

Drug Overdose Deaths Fall in State, LI

May 21, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A recent report came out that overdose-related deaths have fallen across the statewide, including on Long Island. Findings from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed a 32 percent […]

Group: Extend Preliminary Injunction for Home Care Program

May 21, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) and Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP recently filed a pre motion letter proposing additional court intervention to protect continuity of care on behalf of […]

Town Prepares for Memorial Day Weekend

May 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Town of East Hampton is ready for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all residents and visitors. The town’s police department, marine patrol, ordinance enforcement, fire prevention department […]

Four Reasons Trump Should Decline Qatar’s Plane

May 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

President Donald Trump just finished a major trip throughout the Middle East rattling off a number of potential big deals. But, unfortunately, much of Trump’s good work often gets overshadowed by needless unforced errors. In […]

Bill Would Turn off TV, Radio Ads for Cannabis

May 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C-Northport) has introduced legislation (LBD 11694) that would regulate cannabis and cannabis product advertisements on television and radio in New York State. The bill aims to close a loophole in the current […]

12-Year-Old Boy Struck, Killed by Car in Flower Hill

May 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A 12-year-old boy is dead after being struck by a vehicle as he ran across the street in Flower Hill. On May 19 at 6:38 p.m., Nathan Ha ran across Middle Neck Road outside of […]

New Attorney Joins East End Law Firm

May 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nicholas Tantone has joined the Riverhead-based law firm Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP as an associate attorney. He concentrates his practice in commercial litigation, specifically in the construction and real property dispute […]

‘A Beautiful Day in Riverhead’

May 20, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

New & Improved Long Island Science Center on the Way Town Won’t Pursue Eminent Domain on Property By Hank Russell Riverhead Town Supervisor Tim Hubbard and members of the Town Board held a joint press […]