Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

LI Congressional Delegation Helps Pass Social Security Fairness Act

November 13, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

The four U.S. Representatives from Long Island — Nick LaLota (R-Rocky Point), Andrew Garbarino (R-Patchogue), Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) and Anthony D’Esposito (R-Garden City) — helped pass the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023. The […]

LIPA Calls for 3.9% Rate Increase

November 13, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) recently introduced its 2025 operating budget. As part of the proposed $4.34 billion budget, it calls for a monthly rate increase of $7.27, which will be […]

Hochul Ignores the Message from the Voters

November 13, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Governor Kathy Hochul’s combative tone taken after President Trump’s victory was a bad move for New York. One would hope that the governor would have acknowledged the message being sent by the average American voter […]

North Merrick Man Arrested on Terrorism Charges

November 13, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

North Merrick Man Indicted for Attempting to Blow Up Department of Social Services Building A North Merrick man has been indicted for terrorism and other charges for allegedly plotting to attack the Nassau County Department […]

Bicyclist Struck, Killed in Farmingdale

November 13, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

A bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle in Farmingdale. November 12, 2024 at 5:05 a.m., a 37-year-old male operating a 2008 Honda CRV was involved in a collision with a 41-year-old male bicyclist. […]

Two Women Arrested during Massage Parlor Raid in East Northport

November 13, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested two women for prostitution during a raid at a business operating out of an apartment in East Northport. In response to numerous community complaints, Second Precinct Crime Section officers, in conjunction […]

Medford Volunteer Firefighter Arrested for Starting Brush Fire

November 13, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A volunteer firefighter with the Medford Fire Department has been suspended a day after he was arrested for allegedly intentionally setting a brush fire in Medford. According to the Suffolk County Police […]

Manorville Resident Arrested for Hate Crime

November 13, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Defendant Is a Detective with the Rockville Centre Police Department By Hank Russell A Manorville man was arrested for harassing and intentionally damaging a man’s vehicle due to the man’s race. A subcontractor for a cellular […]

Nearly $500K in Items Stolen from Brentwood Business

November 13, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Missing Items Included Gold Bars, High-End Watches, Coins, Sports Memorabilia Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the person or people who […]

West Babylon Man Arrested for Stabbing Neighbor

November 13, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives have arrested a man for stabbing and seriously injuring a neighbor in West Babylon. On November 12, a man was walking towards his home on Justice Street when he […]