Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Suffolk Declares State of Emergency

February 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine has declared a state of emergency in response to the storm. Call 311 for assistance. In an emergency, call 911. As previously reported in Long Island Life […]

What to Do about Tariffs

February 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy The Supreme Court striking down President Trump‘s across-the-board tariffs was no surprise to us. We wrote months ago that his actions were not supported by law. The Constitution is clear: Tariffs fall […]

North Merrick Man Arrested for Burglary

February 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A North Merrick man was arrested for allegedly robbing a store in East Meadow. On February 22 at 1:40 a.m., Nassau County police officers responded to Convenience and Smoke Shop, located at 2050 Hempstead Turnpike, […]

Suffolk Declares Travel Ban in Wake of Storm

February 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Update: Suffolk County has extended the travel ban until 3 p.m., with the possibility of further extension, depending on the storm’s evolution and impact. By Hank Russell With Winter Storm Hernando making its way through […]

Two Men Arrested for Allegedly Raping Child

February 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Two men have been arrested for allegedly raping a young girl in Roosevelt back in September. On September 6, 2025, Oscar Rivera Marquez, 20, of Harrisonburg, Virginia, and Ever Antonio Iraheta Mira, 29, of Franklin […]

Driver Killed in Single-Car Crash in Brookhaven

February 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash in Brookhaven. On February 21, Justin Digiovanna was driving a 2021 Mazda CX-5 eastbound on Sunrise Highway at Horseblock Road when his […]

Pair Arrested for Weapons Possession during Traffic Stop

February 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Two men were arrested for weapons possession during a traffic stop in Uniondale. On February 20 at 1:53 a.m., officers conducted a Vehicle Traffic Law stop on a black 2023 Nissan Sentra on Paff Avenue […]

One Pedestrian Dead, One Injured after Being Hit by Two Vehicles

February 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash involving a Suffolk County Transit bus that killed one pedestrian and injured another in Amityville. On February 20, Pablo Serrano and Claralee Correa […]

Officials Ask Younger Generation to Answer the Call

February 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Local elected officials joined first responders at the Commack Fire Department on February 20 to call on those 18 and older to volunteer at their local fire departments. According to the Suffolk […]

Home Prices Keep Going Up

February 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

$815K in Nassau, $675K in Suffolk By Hank Russell Home prices on Long Island continue to go nowhere but up, according to the latest data from the New York State Association of REALTORSⓇ (NYSAR). According […]