Op Eds
What Trump’s Win Means for America
By Steve Levy The sense of relief that came over me as I heard Pennsylvania put former President Donald Trump over the top was one of enormous proportions. I was exuberant — not because I […]
Articles by Hank Russell
Crime
17-Year-Old Arrested for Attempting to Steal Electronic Device from North New Hyde Park Store
A 17-year-old has been arrested for trying to steal an electronic device from a North New Hyde Park store. On November 5 at 3:50 p.m., a male juvenile entered Target, located at 1400 Union Turnpike. […]
Politics
Baldwin Man Arrested for Disturbance at Oceanside Polling Station
A Baldwin man has been arrested for a disturbance that occurred at a polling station in Oceanside on Election Day. On November 5 at 3:10 p.m., officers responded to a dispute that took place at […]
Dangerous Roads
Motorcyclist Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash in Central Islip
Suffolk County Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash that seriously injured a motorcyclist in Central Islip. Steven Rodrigues was operating a 2015 Honda motorcycle westbound on Suffolk Avenue when the vehicle collided with a 2019 […]
Crime
Man Steals Video Games from Centereach Store
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole merchandise from a Centereach store. A man stole video game […]
Dangerous Roads
Police Search for Vehicle That Struck Pedestrian in Bay Shore
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Third Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the driver of a vehicle that fled the scene after hitting a pedestrian […]
Op Eds
A Vote is Not a Valentine
Previously Published in The Messenger It seems more common now than ever that voters are increasingly displeased with the choices they have for political office. Some chalk it up to the binary two-party system we […]
Politics
Trump Leads in LILP Poll
By Hank Russell According to Long Island Life & Politics‘ poll, former president Donald J. Trump is leading Vice President Kamala Harris by a margin of over 2-1. Trump has 65.84% of the vote, while […]
Education
Report: School District Failed to Oversee Financial Controls
By Hank Russell A report recently released by the New York State Comptroller’s Office found that, from July 1, 2021 to January 26, 2023, the Wantagh School District, its Board of Elections and officials did […]
Long Island News
NYS Trooper Suspended without Pay
Claims He Was Shot in Leg during Traffic Stop By Hank Russell A New York State trooper who was shot in the leg and claimed it happened during a traffic stop on the Southern State […]