Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Brookhaven Residents Attend Town Battery Storage Forum

January 22, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Brookhaven Town residents converged at the Shea Theater at Suffolk County Community College in Selden to learn about battery energy storage systems (BESS) and how they have an impact on the community. […]

Nassau Transgender Ban Found to Be Constitutional

January 22, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Lindsay Press A New York State Supreme Court judge ruled in favor of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman over the county’s ban on transgender women playing on the same team as biological girls and […]

Freeport Man Sentenced for Breeding, Selling Pit Bulls for Fighting

January 22, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Freeport man was sentenced to six months in jail and five years’ probation for breeding and selling pit bulls for use in dogfighting. In 2020, investigators became aware that Lonnie Poindexter was posting videos, […]

Don’t Raise the Debt Ceiling — Balance the Budget!

January 22, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy The most recent budget extension drama played out on Capitol Hill highlighted the continued controversy revolving around the debt ceiling. If we as a nation are to solve our enormous debt and […]

Governor Releases Plan to Reduce Smartphone Use in Schools

January 22, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Governor Kathy Hochul was joined by students, parents, teachers, social justice advocates and law enforcement officials to launch her push to restrict smartphone use in K-12 schools statewide. The launch of this new effort follows […]

Lending Company Settles with AG’s Office for $1.065 Billion

January 22, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Offers to Cancel Over $534M in Outstanding Debts, Will Pay Back Businesses $16.1M By Hank Russell New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $1.065 billion settlement with a network of 25 lending companies controlled […]

PSEG Employees Donate $1,150 to Help Local Families

January 22, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

PSEG employees recently donated $1,150 to Lighthouse Mission, located in Bellport. The donation was offered through PSEG Long Island’s Adelante LI employee resource group (EBRG), which includes employees who promote, advocate, and support Hispanic people […]

Articles by Hank Russell

Brookhaven Residents Attend Town Battery Storage Forum

Nassau Transgender Ban Found to Be Constitutional

Freeport Man Sentenced for Breeding, Selling Pit Bulls for Fighting

Don’t Raise the Debt Ceiling — Balance the Budget!

Governor Releases Plan to Reduce Smartphone Use in Schools

Lending Company Settles with AG’s Office for $1.065 Billion

PSEG Employees Donate $1,150 to Help Local Families

Two Boats Sink After Fire Breaks out at Marina

Stolen Credit Cards Used at Patchogue Supermarket

Stern Appointed Chairman of Assembly Veterans’ Affairs Committee