Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Two Cited for Illegal Speed Contest in Bayport; Cars Impounded

February 15, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police cited two drivers for an illegal speed contest and reckless driving in Bayport. On February 14, members of the Suffolk County Police Street Takeover Task Force observed a 2015 Toyota Corolla and […]

2 Arrested for Allegedly Selling Alcohol to Underage People

February 15, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested two people for allegedly selling alcohol products to underage people during compliance checks in the Third Precinct. In response to numerous community complaints, Third Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation […]

Shop Owners Arrested for Allegedly Selling Vape Products to Minor

February 15, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested two people for selling a flavored vape to an underage person during compliance checks at two separate businesses. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Fifth Precinct Crime Section […]

NY Pols Fight Back against DOGE’s ‘Ransacking’ of Personal Data

February 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Some New York elected officials are pushing back against Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), saying that Musk is not a government employee and his department should not have access to […]

Agency Retains Auditor to Look into County Attorney’s Outside Counsel Costs

February 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The Nassau Interim Finance Agency (NIFA) unanimously voted to authorize a $20,045 contract to retain Nawrocki Smith LLP to audit the Office of the County Attorney and examine the sharp increase in […]

Super Bowl Enforcement Patrols Gave Out Nearly 50,000 Tickets

February 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Law enforcement agencies throughout the state issued 49,948 tickets for various vehicle and traffic law violations, including 1,021 tickets for impaired driving, during a statewide mobilization surrounding Super Bowl celebrations. The campaign […]