Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

2 Dead, One Injured in Hicksville Single-Car Crash

January 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Two people are dead and one person is injured in a single-vehicle crash in Hicksville. On January 23 at 11:30 p.m., a 23-year-old male was driving a 2026 White BMW westbound on Old Country Road […]

Restaurant Owner Arrested During SLA Inspection

January 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested the owner of a Huntington Station restaurant during an SLA inspection. In response to a community complaint, Second Precinct Crime Section officers — in conjunction with New York State Liquor Authority, […]

2025 Tax Year in Review: What Businesses and Taxpayers Need to Know

January 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

With the official beginning of tax season upon us — filing begins January 26 — we are reproducing with permission an article written by Edward McWilliams, CPA of Cerini & Associates that provides an excellent […]

Bikers Indicted for Gang Assault

January 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Five members of rival motorcycle gangs were indicted for their alleged participation in an armed, violent melee in Lindenhurst in September 2025. On September 14, 2025, at approximately 3:28 p.m., alleged members of the Pagan’s […]

Traffic Stop in Hempstead Leads to Drug Arrest

January 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Members of the New York State Police (NYSP) Troop L Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Troop L troopers conducted a traffic stop in Hempstead Village that resulted in an arrest for drug possession. On January […]

Discount Chain Fined Nearly $560K for Delaying Compliance with Recall Notice

January 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

AG: Stores in NY Continued to Sell Children’s Food Containing Lead By Hank Russell The Attorney General’s office fined a national discount chain approximately $560,000 for continuing to sell children’s food products despite a recall […]

Will the Governor Shut Down the Essential Plan?

January 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A think tank says that, if the federal government does not provide funding for a health plan — money, they said, that will go to help keep undocumented migrants covered — the […]

The Good and Bad of the Governor’s 2026 Budget

January 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

As with most of the budgets that emanate from Albany, the 2026 document contains both good and bad elements. On a positive note, let’s start with the following: THE GOOD No New Taxes (yet) […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Franklin Square Robbery

January 23, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Fifth Squad reports the details a Robbery that occurred on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. in Franklin Square. According to Detectives, a light-skinned male, approximately 20-25 years of age, and approximately 5’4″ […]

Pedestrian Seriously Hurt While Crossing Intersection

January 23, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a car while crossing the street in Carle Place. On January 22 at 8:50 p,m., a male pedestrian, 69, was struck on Glen Cove Road at […]