Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Four Indicted for Catalytic Converter Thefts, Allegedly Assaulting Officer

April 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Four men from the Bronx were indicted for allegedly causing serious physical injury to a Suffolk County Police Officer after committing multiple catalytic converter thefts. On March 7, 2026, the four defendants — Henry Cruz, […]

Democrat Leaders Announce They Will End Sanctuary Cities, Push Men out of Women’s Sports

April 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Observers were shocked today to receive a press release from Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-New York) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-Brooklyn) announcing that the platform of the Democratic Party will be changed […]

Study: State Has Second-Highest Tax Burden

April 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell In what should come as no surprise to New Yorkers, the state has one of the highest tax burdens in the country, according to a new study. According to WalletHub, New York […]

When Will the State Budget Pass?

April 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell April 1 has arrived and, once again, the state budget has not passed on time and some GOP members of the Assembly are furious. Rather than pass the budget — which could […]

Ward Melville Wins Suffolk County Regional High School Mock Trial Competition

April 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Advances to State Finals in May Ward Meville High School was the winner of the 2026 Suffolk County Regional High School Mock Trial Competition, which took place at the New York State Supreme Court in […]

Do Some Get a ‘Free Pass’ on Tickets?

April 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy Newsday published an outstanding article, which described how the New York Police Department‘s highest-ranking uniformed cop, John Chell, acknowledged that police departments give a free pass based upon who you know. This […]

Unlicensed Contractor, Company Indicted for Forgery

April 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Huntington man and his corporation were indicted for allegedly presenting a forged Town of Islip building permit to a customer in 2021. In May 2021, Robert Cortese allegedly entered into a contract with a […]

Queens Man Indicted for Allegedly Killing Crossing Guard in Drug-Fueled Crash

April 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Queens man was indicted for his alleged role in a February crash on Sunrise Highway that killed a 70-year-old Nassau County Police crossing guard. On February 26, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Joshua Alvarado […]

Uniondale Woman Sentenced for Bank Loan Fraud

April 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Uniondale woman was sentenced to up to eight years in prison for a scheme to fraudulently obtain a $75,000 bank loan. Between June 29, 2021, and January 18, 2022, Janelle DeFreitas planned and executed […]

St. James Man Indicted for Allegedly Selling Illegal Weapons to Undercover Cop

April 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A St. James man was indicted for allegedly selling multiple untraceable guns to undercover officers of the Suffolk County Police Department and possessing illegal firearms, including assault weapons and firearms with 3-D printed parts. Between […]