Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

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 […]

Assemblyman Says He Will Not Run Again

February 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Another member of the Republican Assembly minority has decided to step down after his term ends. Daniel J. Norber (R,C-Great Neck) has announced he will not seek re-election. This comes after Keith […]

Long Island Gets Nearly $55M for Affordable Housing Projects

February 20, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The state recently sent approximately $55 million to Long Island for affordable and supportive housing projects in local communities. The funding is part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s $25 billion five-year Housing Plan, […]

The Hochul-Mamdani Rundown

February 20, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger As New York State balances, not so carefully, on a precipice of disaster, the State’s top two leaders – and ostensible party standardbearers in years to come – are in […]

James Declares Tariff Victory

February 20, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Attorney General Letitia James declared victory after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s tariffs were illegal. On February 20, the Court ruled 6-3 that sweeping tariffs imposed by the […]

Mass Arrests of Juveniles at Valley Stream Mall

February 20, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County police arrested nine males ages 13 to 19 for a disturbance that occurred in Valley Stream. On February 19 at 4:35 p.m., officers responded to the Green Acres Mall, located at 2034 Green […]