Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Lewd Act Performed in Front of 13-Year-Old Girl

May 2, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County Eighth Squad Detectives are asking for the public’s help in finding a male who allegedly committed a lewd act in front of a minor in Hicksville. On April 30 at 11:15 a.m., a […]

Kennedy Urges Feds to Select BNL for AI Data Center

May 2, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Cait Crudden Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy (R-Nesconset) has formally written to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advocate for Brookhaven National Laboratory as a premier site for […]

The Politics and Policies of the State Budget

May 2, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy As the state legislature puts the finishing touches on the 2025–26 state budget, the final outcome must be looked at through the prism of both politics and policy. From the political perspective, […]

Investigation Yields 168-Count Indictment against 22 Alleged Gang Members

May 2, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney, together with law enforcement partners, held a press conference on May 1 to announce the 168-count indictment of 22 alleged members and associates of a violent criminal street […]

Speed Indicator Deployed Near Valley Stream Schools

May 1, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Nassau County Police Department recently deployed a speed indicator at the intersection of Corona Avenue and Rockaway Parkway in Valley Stream. Legislator Carrié Solages (D-Valley Stream) said he is continuing to meet with school […]

Will Assembly Pass Utility Rate Legislation?

May 1, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The New York State Senate passed a bill earlier this year that would call on the Public Service Commission (PSC) to consider economic factors before setting utility rates. One local state senator […]

Legislator: Payroll Tax Hike Would ‘Create Hostile Climate for Businesses’

May 1, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti (R-North Massapequa), fellow lawmakers, and a coalition of Long Island business owners railed against Governor Kathy Hochul’s plans to increase the MTA Payroll Tax, slamming the proposal […]

Alleged Hit-and-Run Driver Sought in Holbrook Crash

May 1, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash in Holbrook. A […]

Smithtown Man Allegedly Pulls Gun during Road Rage Incident

May 1, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested a Smithtown man following a road rage incident involving a handgun in Kings Park. On April 30 at approximately 6 p.m., Christopher Tartaglia was driving a 2015 BMW X5 eastbound on […]

More Than $350 in Merchandise Stolen from Riverhead Store

May 1, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a woman who allegedly stole from a Riverhead store in April. A woman allegedly stole $354 worth of […]