Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Nassau Dems Declare ‘Victory’ in Redistricting Case

January 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Members of the Nassau County Democratic Committee were ecstatic when they learned a settlement has been reached regarding the redistricting of the Nassau legislative maps. They called the settlement a significant victory […]

State, LI See Major Increases in Homelessness

January 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A recent report from New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office found that homelessness in New York State and Long Island have greatly increased. According to the report, between January 2023 and […]

Will Hochul Keep Her Promise on Discovery Law?

January 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell During her State of the State speech, Governor Kathy Hochul spoke about the strides she has made in reducing crime and enhancing public safety. She also mentioned making changes to the state’s […]

Local Water Districts Receive $11.4 Million for Upgrades

January 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Three Long Island water districts will receive a combined $11.4 million from the state’s $273 million financial assistance program for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State. The funding was approved […]

Hauppauge Company Must Pay Ex-Worker $7.5M

January 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A woman received a federal jury award totaling $7.5 million against her former employer in a case in which she claimed in a lawsuit she was subjected to sexual discrimination and abuse. The jury determined […]

Queens Man Sentenced for Hate Crimes at Cedarhurst Synagogue

January 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Shouted Antisemitic Remarks, Tried to Start Fighting with Worshippers A Queens man was sentenced to 60 days in jail for attempting to start fights with worshippers outside of a Cedarhurst synagogue and making antisemitic remarks […]

Court Foolishly Blocks Suffolk’s Illegal Immigration Detainers

January 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy Earlier this month, a federal judge ruled in a lawsuit brought by a liberal not-for-profit group claiming that the county should not have the ability to hold illegal aliens for a 48-hour […]

Two Men Arrested For Stealing Car

January 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Two men from Roosevelt have been arrested for stealing a vehicle outside a Baldwin restaurant. On January 22 at 9:47 p.m., the male victim, 60, left his 2015 Toyota Rav4 running and entered Kentucky Fried […]

Car Set on Fire in Central Islip

January 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Officers are asking for the public’s help to find the person who set fire to a parked car in Central Islip last November. Someone set fire to a car that was parked on Cypress Street […]

Trio Wanted For Stealing Baby Products

January 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Officers are asking for the public’s help to find the man and women who stole products from a Selden store last December. The trio shoplifted baby products from Walgreens, located at 655 Middle Country Road, […]