Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Pair Arrested for Stealing Merchandise from North New Hyde Park Store

February 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Queens man and a Hempstead woman have been arrested for selling merchandise from a store in North New Hyde Park. On February 22 at 3:14 p.m., Amar Williams, 35, of 20940 45th Road, Bayside, […]

Man Robbed in North Bellmore Parking Lot

February 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suspect Demanded Cash after Claiming Victim Hit Him with His Car Two men are wanted for taking money from a man after one of the suspects accused the victim of hitting him with his car. […]

Optimum, MSG Networks Reach Deal

February 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Nearly two months after Optimum shut out MSG Network from its lineup, both the cable company and sports channel reached a carriage deal. As a result, the three MSG Network channels — […]

Pizza Delivery Driver Assaulted, Robbed

February 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County First Squad detectives are investigating a robbery that occurred in Uniondale. On February 22 at 1:41 a.m., First Precinct police responded to a robbery that occurred on Nostrand Avenue. An investigation revealed that […]

Porch Pirate Invades Massapequa Park Home

February 22, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County police are looking for a man who allegedly stole a package from the porch of a Massapequa Park home. On February 21 at 1:57 p.m., a 34-year-old woman was notified that a package […]

Calls Grow for Navy to ‘Clean Up The Mess’ at Ex-Grumman Property

February 22, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

UPDATE: The EPA has responded to our requests. By Hank Russell Local elected officials, environmental activists, health officials and concerned residents took part in a press conference at the H. Lee Dennison Building on February […]

Former Farmingdale Vape Company Accused of Marketing to Kids

February 22, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A vape manufacturer that operated in Farmingdale before it closed down has been named as a defendant in a lawsuit recently filed by Attorney General Letitia James. The suit alleged that the […]

Zeldin: Previous Administration ‘Parked’ $20 Billion

February 21, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Cait Crudden In a stunning revelation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) announced the discovery of $20 billion parked at a financial institution by the Biden-Harris Administration. […]

Official Says Amendment Will Solve Housing Affordability Problem

February 21, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Lindsay Press Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into a law a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni (D-Sag Harbor) that will allow the Town of Southampton to enact a Homestead Exemption for its […]

Crisis at State Prisons Is at a Tipping Point

February 21, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Will Barclay The alarming crisis in our state prison system must be addressed swiftly and decisively by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Correctional officers have reached a breaking point, and this week have staged demonstrations outside […]