Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Long Island Prepares for Heavy Rain, Wind on New Year’s

December 30, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Parts of Long Island are expected to be hit with heavy rains and wind on New Year’s Eve and Governor Kathy Hochul directed state agencies and urged New Yorkers to take precautions as storms are […]

Romaine Honors Mastic Beach Woman for Daring Rescue

December 30, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and County Clerk Vincent Puleo joined the Mastic Fire Department and Mastic Volunteer Ambulance to recognize 28-year-old Kayla Masotto of Mastic Beach, who saved a man who fell through the […]

LaLota’s DETECT Act Becomes Law

December 30, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A bill introduced by U.S. Representative Nick LaLota (R-Rocky Point) that he says would fight the scourge of fentanyl and xylazine has just become law. President Joe Biden recently signed into law […]

Domestic Violence Call Leads to Drug Arrest

December 30, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Wyandanch man was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance that occurred in South Farmingdale. According to detectives, Nassau County Eighth Squad officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at a South Farmingdale […]

Homeless Man Arrested for Burglary in Lawrence

December 30, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

A homeless man was arrested for a burglary that took place in Lawrence. On December 29 at 1:17 AM, Mark Berko, 31, entered a Dunkin Donuts, located at 299 Burnside Avenue, where a 19-year-old male […]

Nurse’s Aide Arrested for Stealing Jewelry

December 30, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Hempstead woman was arrested for grand larceny at a Bethpage assisted living facility. According to Nassau County Eighth Squad Detectives, Kumarie Nazir, 55, of 8 Sunnyside Avenue, was employed as a nurse’s aide for […]

Police Identify Pedestrian Killed in Oakdale

December 30, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives have identified the person who was struck and killed by a car in Oakdale. A male pedestrian was in the roadway of eastbound Sunrise Highway, between Exit 48 and […]

Teen Arrested for Stealing Vehicle, Crashing into Home

December 30, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested a male teenager after he stole a motor vehicle that later crashed into a residence in Mastic Beach. On December 29, Seventh Precinct officers responded to 103 Lynbrook Drive after a […]

Handbags Stolen from Port Jefferson Station Store

December 30, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two women who stole from a Port Jefferson Station business in December. Two […]

Pair Wanted for Stealing Clothes from Commack Store

December 30, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man and woman who stole merchandise from a Commack store this month. […]