Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Dems Point Fingers While Forgetting Their Own Missteps

November 18, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger The historic comeback of Donald Trump (R-FL) is certainly one for the history books, but just as Republicans are autopsying the election to see what went right for them, Democrats […]

State Provides $22 Million to Strengthen, Modernize Electric Grid

November 18, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

The state is providing $22 million for projects that strengthen and modernize New York’s electric grid. Funded by a U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Grid Resilience Formula Grant, the State’s new competitive grid modernization program […]

Assemblyman Lavine Calls Anti-Regionalization Initiative Rally ‘Political Theater’

November 18, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A New York State Assemblyman derided a recent rally opposing the state’s Regionalization Initiative, calling it “political theater,” while those against the initiative argued that it would result in state control of […]

Trooper Injured Making DWAI Arrest

November 18, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Brooklyn man was arrested for resisting arrest, which caused a New York State Police (NYSP) trooper to be injured, as well as driving under the influence. On November 18th at approximately 9 a.m., a […]

Amityville Man with Prior Felonies Sentenced for Possessing Loaded Handgun

November 18, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

An Amityville man who has a prior felony record has been sentenced to 17 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of possessing a loaded handgun. On April 28, 2023, members of the […]

Driver Wanted in Uniondale Hit-and-Run

November 18, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County police are looking for a driver who hit another car in Uniondale, then fled the scene. On November 15 at 8 p.m., an unknown male was operating a red Chrysler Town & Country, […]

Musk Should Tamp Down Expectations

November 18, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy One of the richest people in the world, Elon Musk, and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy are licking their chops, ready to take an ax to the federal budget, now that […]

Town of East Hampton to Participate in Toys for Tots

November 18, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Town of East Hampton recently announced its partnership with Toys for Tots. The town will serve as an official collection site for new, unwrapped toys, with donations benefiting children and families in need. The […]

Stolen Credit Card Used at Bellport Gas Station

November 18, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who used a stolen credit card in Bellport this month. A man used […]

Three Vacuums Stolen from Commack Store

November 18, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole merchandise from a Commack store in September. A man stole three […]