Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

East Quogue Woman Sentenced for Arson, Attempted Robbery

February 27, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

An East Quogue woman was sentenced to 18 years in prison for attempting to set three Hampton Bays houses on fire two years ago and for attempting to rob a nearby store. On November 12, […]

Mastic Man Indicted For Allegedly Killing Partner

February 27, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Mastic Beach man was indicted for the alleged beating death of his domestic partner. On February 12 at approximately 6:20 p.m., Duntrell R. Thomas, 30, allegedly flew into a jealous rage when he accused […]

Riverhead Man Arrested For Allegedly Committing Sex Crimes Against a Minor

February 27, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Riverhead man was arrested for allegedly committing sex crimes against a minor whose family knew the defendant. On December 13, 2024, New York State Police received a child abuse referral originated by a minor’s […]

Trump Sets Congestion Pricing Deadline

February 27, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Lindsay Press President Donald Trump has told Governor Kathy Hochul that she has until March 21 to end the Central Business District Tolling Program (also known as the congestion pricing program). But, Hochul said […]

House Passes Bipartisan DOE and SBA Research Act

February 27, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Lindsay Press The House of Representatives has passed a bill introduced by Nick LaLota (R-Rocky Point) that the Long Island congressman said would mean greater collaboration among the Department of Energy (DOE), national laboratories […]

14 Puppies Left Abandoned in Alley

February 27, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A group of puppies have been found abandoned and locked in a plastic cage in East Rockaway. On February 26, at approximately 10:20 p.m., officers received a call about barking dogs. After arriving, officers discovered […]

Clothing Stolen From Commack Store

February 27, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and finding the man who allegedly stole merchandise from a Commack store earlier this month. On February 4 at about 8:00 p.m., the man […]

Merchandise Stolen From Lake Ronkonkoma Grocery Store

February 27, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and finding the man and woman who allegedly stole products from a Lake Ronkonkoma store earlier this month. On February 10 at approximately 2:00 […]

Two LI Assemblymen Join Call to Fund Animal Welfare Initiatives

February 27, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Two Assembly members from Long Island joined 14 other assembly members in signing a letter calling on Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) to provide funding for two animal welfare initiatives. The first […]

Dems Retain Seat in Nassau Legislature

February 26, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Nassau Democrats celebrated as their candidate for Nassau County Legislature, Olena Nicks, won the seat left vacant by Siela Bynoe, who ran for — and won — a seat for New York […]