Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Assemblyman Will Provide Legislative Update from Albany

February 10, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

New York State Assemblyman Steve Stern (D-Dix Hills) will provide a legislative update from Albany at LIMBA (Long Island Metro Business Action) on February 28, starting at 8:30 a.m. The event will take place at […]

LI Pols Applaud Passage of HALT of Fentanyl Act

February 10, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell U.S. Representatives Nick LaLota (R-Rocky Point) and Andrew Garbarino (R-Patchogue) praised their fellow colleagues for voting along with them to ensure the passage of the HALT (Halt All Lethal Trafficking) of Fentanyl […]

James Challenges Trump’s Buyout Order

February 10, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in standing with the nation’s federal employees in a challenge to what the AGs describe as the Trump […]

Corrections Officer Charged with Stealing Health Insurance Reimbursements

February 10, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Nassau County corrections officer was charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing more than $100,000 in New York State Empire Plan (NYSHIP) health insurance reimbursement benefits issued to him following his estranged wife’s back […]

Op Eds

It’s Time for Nassau County to Right a Wrong

February 10, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Seth I. Koslow As a Nassau County Legislator, I have one overarching responsibility: to protect the interests of our residents and ensure their hard-earned money is spent wisely and fairly. Yet, a glaring injustice […]

Roosevelt Man Indicted for Allegedly Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend over 30 Times

February 10, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Roosevelt man was arraigned on murder charges for the stabbing death of his former girlfriend in front of their two-year-old child. On October 4, 2024, an order of protection against Jose William Funes-Zabala, issued […]

More Than $1,200 in Clothing Taken from Lake Grove Store

February 10, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating two people who stole from a Lake Grove store this month. A man and […]

Pair Wanted for Stealing Shoes from Islandia Store

February 10, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating two people who stole merchandise from an Islandia store. A man and […]

Long Beach Man Arrested for Fatal DWI Crash

February 10, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Long Beach man has been arrested for a fatal drunk driving crash that happened in Garden City. On February 9 at 4:47 a.m., Garden City police responded to an auto accident that occurred westbound […]

4 Arrested at Copiague Deli with Illegal Gambling Machines

February 9, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested two employees for possessing illegal gambling machines and two patrons for loitering at a Copiague deli. In response to numerous community complaints, First Precinct Crime Section officers conducted a compliance check […]