Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Congressman Introduces Legislation for Law Enforcement

May 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Ahead of National Police Week, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-Patchogue) introduced two key pieces of legislation to support law enforcement officers and reaffirm his commitment to the men and women who serve and protect our communities. The […]

Is Hochul Bringing Real Relief to Long Islanders?

May 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Soon after signing the state budget, Governor Kathy Hochul came to Farmingdale State College on May 13 to announce that she is bringing economic relief to Long Island families. But some wonder […]

AG: Court Decision Will Save Over 200K State Library Jobs

May 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Attorney General Letitia James won a court order stopping the Trump administration from dismantling three federal agencies that provide services and funding supporting various entities, including public libraries and museums. This decision, […]

Local Electeds Say Albany Pols Are ‘Weaponizing’ Elections

May 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Local elected officials gathered on the grounds of Farmingdale Village Hall on May 13 to rail against Governor Kathy Hochul’s mandate to move local elections to even-numbered years. They said that this […]

State Budget Tightens Some Criminal Justice Reforms, But Not Early Enough

May 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Folks old enough to remember New York in the late eighties and early nineties will recall a city deemed unmanageable, with violent crime out of control and a murder rate tallying over 2,000 a year. […]

Freeport Man Arrested for February Robbery in Hempstead

May 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Freeport man has been arrested for allegedly stealing items from a Hempstead store three months ago. On February 19 at 8:57 a.m., Hempstead Village Police responded to 401 Fulton Avenue at the Bravo Market […]

Groceries Stolen from Lake Ronkonkoma Supermarket

May 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

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

Woman Wanted for Allegedly Stealing Health, Beauty Goods from Selden Store

May 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

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

$10M Available for State’s Medical Schools

May 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Funding to Be Used to Retain Translational Research Scientists An additional $10 million has been allocated for the New York Fund for Innovation in Research and Scientific Talent (NYFIRST) and the launch of the program’s […]

Garbarino Introduces Bill to Address Future of Nation’s Energy

May 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell U.S. Representative Andrew Garbarino (R-Patchogue) helped introduce a bill that he says will secure the country’s future energy needs. The Certainty for Our Energy Future Act would strengthen America’s energy independence and […]