Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Antisemitism Vandalism Act Goes Nowhere

May 15, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A Long Island assemblyman lashed out at the Democratic majority in Albany for holding up a piece of legislation that would have made it a misdemeanor to tear down or deface any […]

High School Friends Celebrate Grand Opening of Bar

May 15, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell For nearly 40 years, Ed Shine, Chris Breheny, Scottie Campbell and Patrick Wright have been good friends — their friendship stretching back to their days at Patchogue-Medford High School. Now, they have […]

Trump’s Proposed Tax Hikes Are a Mistake

May 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy President Trump is floating up trial balloons on possibly seeking a tax increase for the highest earners to help fund other parts of his budget, which would include an elimination of taxes […]

New Yorkers Have Third-Highest Mortgage Debt

May 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Amount Three Times the National Average By Cooper Smith A recent survey from WalletHub found that New York homeowners are carrying the third-heaviest mortgage debt in the country, with average balances far exceeding the national […]

Study Finds Food Insecurity Deepening on Long Island

May 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Cooper Smith Hunger is rising sharply on Long Island, with newly released data showing a 10% spike in the number of residents facing food insecurity on Long Island. A recent Map The Meal Gap […]

Biker Arrested for Weapons, Drugs

May 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A routine early-morning patrol turned into a high-stakes arrest when New York State Police troopers encountered an armed member of an outlaw motorcycle gang on the Southern State Parkway. According to state police, troopers stopped […]

Hot Tub Stolen from Centereach Store

May 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who allegedly stole a hot tub from a Walmart store in Centereach last week. According to police, the theft occurred at approximately […]

Man Allegedly Steals Liquor from Coram Store

May 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who allegedly stole liquor from a store in Medford earlier this month. Authorities said the theft occurred around 12:20 p.m. on an […]

Teen E-Bike Rider Seriously Injured in Kings Park Crash

May 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured after his E-bike collided with a vehicle on Pulaski Road, according to Suffolk County Police. The incident occurred on May 13, at approximately 3:45 p.m. in front of Pulaski […]

Public Meeting Held on Road Reconstruction Project

May 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages (D-Valley Stream) joined community members for a May 8 public information meeting at Elmont Memorial High School regarding the New York State Department of Transportation’s forthcoming reconstruction of the Southern […]