Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

More Than 900 Nurses May Go on Strike by March 17

March 5, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Union Accuses Northwell of ‘Retaliation, Interrogation, and Surveillance’ By Lindsay Press Over 900 nurses at South Shore University Hospital (SSUH) in Bay Shore are planning to go on strike later this month if the hospital […]

Police Track Down 2 Drivers for Illegal Speed Contest

March 5, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested two people for an illegal speed contest that took place in Brentwood last month. Following an Investigation by Third Precinct Crime Section Officers, in conjunction with Suffolk County Criminal Intelligence Detectives, […]

Why Does the MTA Even Need Congestion Pricing?

March 5, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Senator Alexis Weik Originally proposed as environmental protection for New York City, Congestion Pricing has proven itself to be an environmental farse. In the short time this tax has […]

Town: Emergency Dredging Project Was about ‘Restoring a Lifeline’

March 5, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with the Town of East Hampton, recently completed an emergency dredging project in Lake Montauk, ensuring safer navigation and improved harbor access for commercial and recreational […]

Electronics Stolen From Massapequa Store

March 5, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County officers are investigating a burglary that took place in Massapequa. On March 4 at approximately 8:45 p.m., officers arrived at Paymore Electronics, located at 581 Broadway for a commercial burglary. Once at the […]

Town Receives Highest Rating from Moody’s

March 5, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Lindsay Press Moody’s Investor Services recently gave the Town of North Hempstead an Aaa rating to the town’s estimated $17 million Public Improvement Serial Bonds. The Aaa rating is the highest that Moody’s offers […]

Wading River Man Sentenced for Sexually Abusing Granddaughter

March 5, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A 69-year-old Wading River man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually assaulting his granddaughter starting when she was 7 years old. The defendant sexually abused his granddaughter whenever she stayed at her […]

Man Arrested For Illegal Gambling In Shirley

March 5, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County officers arrested a man for allegedly operating electronic gambling machines at a business in Shirley. On March 4 at about 4:00 p.m., officers conducted an inspection check at Lucky Smoke Shop and Beer, […]

Woman Attacked By Another Woman In Uniondale

March 5, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County police are investigating an assault that took place between two women in Uniondale. On December 20, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a 22-year-old female victim exited Walgreens located at 603 Uniondale Avenue, and was […]

Group Trespasses on Nuclear Power Plant Site after Damaging Fence

March 5, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and finding the people who allegedly damaged a fence in Shoreham last month. On February 8, five people allegedly used bolt cutters to cut […]