Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Northport, Ward Melville Advance to Mock Trial Competition Finals

March 28, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Two local high schools advanced to the mock trial competition finals, which will take place on March 30 at 3 p.m. at the New York State Supreme Court in Central Islip. Northport High School, led […]

Libs Finally Concede NY’s Extreme Climate Law Would Hurt Ratepayers

March 28, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A recent Newsday editorial sounded the alarm about potential energy price spikes that are slated to hit New York consumers over the next year as a result of the 2019 climate change laws implemented by […]

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Nassau HUB Revival Requires Community-First Approach

March 28, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Scott M. Davis Over the course of the past several decades, proposals to redevelop the Nassau HUB — nearly 72 acres of prime undeveloped real estate situated in the heart of Nassau County —have […]

Bay Shore Woman Faces Life without Parole for Orchestrating Murder

March 28, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Bay Shore woman was found guilty of Murder in the First Degree and other related charges, for orchestrating the killing of a Central Islip man for simply parking in front of her home. On […]

Riverhead Gang Members, Associates Face 57 Counts

March 27, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Charges Include Murder, Shootings, Armed Robbery, Gun Possession By Hank Russell Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney, together with law enforcement partners, held a press conference on March 27 to announce the 57-count indictment […]

Coram Woman Arrested for DWI after Allegedly Driving Wrong Way on Rte. 112

March 27, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Three Other DWI Arrests Made Same Day Deputies from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Coram woman for Driving While Intoxicated after she allegedly drove the wrong way on Route 112 in East Patchogue […]

Wall Street Bonus Pool Hits Record

March 27, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Average Bonus Was Nearly $250K By Hank Russell Wall Street’s securities industry bonus pool reached a record $49.2 billion in 2025, up 9% from the previous year, when it was $45.2 billion, while the average […]

Suffolk Sheriff Addresses Successes, Challenges of Fighting Crime at LIMBA

March 26, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Sheriff Dr. Errol D. Toulon, Jr. will be the guest speaker at LIMBA (Long Island Metro Business Action) on April 17 at the Candlelight Diner, located at 56 Veterans Memorial Highway in Commack, […]

Official: Bill Would Offer ‘Largest Tax Cut in State History’

March 26, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A local state senator is looking to push through a bill that he says will offer residents “the largest tax cut in state history.” Steven D. Rhoads (R-Levittown) recently introduced The Taxpayer […]

Dems Call out Blakeman over Use of Opioid Settlement Funding

March 26, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Nassau County Executive and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman was accused by the New York State Democratic Party and Democratic members of the Nassau County Legislature of mishandling funds that came from […]