Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Mt. Vernon Man Arrested for Using Fake ID to Withdraw Money from Bank

February 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County officers arrested a Mount Vernon man for grand larceny after using a fake ID to withdraw $6,000 from a person’s bank account. Dennis Magnotta entered the Island Federal Credit Union at 85 East […]

Hempstead Man Wanted for Honduras Murder Handed over to ICE After Violating Order of Protection

February 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Hempstead man with an outstanding murder warrant in Honduras was handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following an arrest for allegedly violating an order of protection after he was seen standing in […]

Steve Levy’s Daily Rant: Why Weak Leaders Create Bad Times

February 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Great passage in the Washington Examiner from Tim Carney about the rise and fall of good men, weak men and bad times. He cited an old saying: “Strong men lead to good times. Good times […]

Man Stole Beer From Islandia Store Three Times

February 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and finding a man who stole beer from an Islandia store three times. On January 9, January 16, and January 22, the man stole […]

Man Wanted For Allegedly Stealing Clothing From Commack Store

February 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and finding a man who stole clothes from a Commack store. On February 5 at approximately 11:40 a.m., the man stole about $710 worth […]

Governor Calls on Altice, MSG to End ‘Ridiculous Dispute’

February 11, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul called on Altice and MSG Networks to settle their longstanding dispute and restore basketball and hockey programming that has been blocked for New York consumers for more than a […]

Credit Union Names New Senior VP of Retail Banking

February 11, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

John F. MacAvoy has joined Suffolk Federal Credit Union as the senior vice president of retail banking. With more than 25 years of experience in financial institutions, MacAvoy will lead efforts to optimize the branch […]

Town Board Approves Creation of Opioid and Addiction Task Force

February 11, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Smithtown Town Board unanimously approved the establishment of its Opioid and Addiction Task Force, a community-driven initiative aimed at combating the opioid epidemic and supporting individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. The […]

Dem’s State Election Bill Stalled in Assembly

February 11, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell After receiving pushback from Republican members of the Assembly, the Democrat majority reversed its decision to advance the bill to change the date of a special election that one GOP Assemblymember called […]

Monteleone Appointed to Oyster Bay Town Board

February 11, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Andrew Monteleone was appointed to the Oyster Bay Town Board during a special ceremony on February 11. The appointment was made to fill a vacancy left by Michele Johnson, who was recently elected District Court […]