Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Citizen Voting Is Fundamental to a Strong Democracy

February 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By The Assembly Minority Conference Citizen participation in governance is the bedrock of U.S. democracy. Americans have a fundamental right to choose who represents them; this principle is one of the chief reasons our nation […]

Three Arrested for Illegally Selling Cannabis, THC at Local Businesses

February 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Three males were arrested for the illegal sale of cannabis and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) at their respective businesses. for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance that occurred Thursday, February 13, 2025 in Nassau County. On February […]

Pedestrian Seriously Hurt after Being Hit by Car in Central Islip

February 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a pedestrian in Central Islip last night. Ali Geduk was driving a 2015 Toyota RAV4 southbound on Connetquot Avenue, when […]

Woman Steals Household Items from South Setauket Store

February 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Crime Section officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the woman who stole from a South Setauket store three months ago. A […]

More Than $300 in Clothing Taken from Store

February 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a woman who stole from a Medford store three months ago. A […]

Driver Found Dead inside Car Submerged in Water

February 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A driver was found dead inside his car that was submerged in a body of water in Oyster Bay. On February 13 at 8:10 a.m., a Town of Oyster Bay employee saw a 2025 Kia […]

Queens Man Arrested for 2024 Hit-and-Run

February 14, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Queens man has been arrested for his role in a hit-and-run in 2024 that seriously injured a 91-year-old man. On January 1, 2024 at 5:12 p.m., a 91-year-old man was attempting to cross Mineola […]

Trump’s Tariffs: What It Means for Suffolk County

February 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Raheem Soto Suffolk County has always been where hard work and local pride meet a growing economy. As President Donald Trump’s (R-FL) tariffs take center stage again, Suffolk residents […]

AG Warns of Predatory Debt Collectors

February 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

New York Attorney General Letitia James released a guide to help New Yorkers use the state’s Exempt Income Protection Act (EIPA) to protect their money from debt collectors. The EIPA is a state law that prevents […]

Local Officials Should Work with ICE, Not against Them

February 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

The American public spoke loud and clear, saying that they were fed up with the open border policies of the Biden administration. They not only want the border controlled, but they want those who were […]