Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Take Action Now against Reckless Drivers

October 10, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

By John Zaher A very disturbing trend that is taking place on Long Island’s roadways: young drivers in souped-up autos showing off to each other by performing stunts like “doing donuts” or “drifting” on main […]

Vote ‘No’ on Suffolk Proposition 2

October 10, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Why raise the sales tax when the county is sitting on hundreds of millions in reserves? By Steve Levy A proposition on the ballot this November proposes to increase the Suffolk County sales tax to […]

Legislation Would Make Purposely Blocking Emergency Vehicles an Offense

October 10, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo (R-New Suffolk) introduced a bill on October 9 that would make it a crime to block an emergency vehicle from accessing a roadway on purpose. The […]

Let’s Stop Our Youth from Falling into the Depths of Alcohol Abuse

October 10, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is the most common substance use disorder in the United States. According to the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, it’s estimated 11% of the U.S. population has a […]

East Quogue Man Indicted for Torture, Murder

October 10, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

An East Quogue man has been indicted for the torture and murder of his friend. On September 27, Jeremy Allen and Christopher Hahn spent the evening at a bar before heading back to Allen’s East […]

Suffolk Workforce Housing Bill Signed into Law

October 10, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

A workforce housing bill introduced by Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa (R,C-Centereach) was signed into law on October 10 after the county Legislature unanimously approved it. This piece of legislation is aimed at enhancing housing […]

Nassau Fire Department Receives $626,000 for Communication Upgrades

October 10, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

A proposal to provide $626,000 in important upgrades to Nassau County’s fire communication dispatching framework and software was approved in committee. On October 7, the Legislature’s Rules committee approved a purchase order in the amount […]

First Books Are Moved into New Oceanside Library

October 10, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County Legislators Debra Mulé (D-Freeport) and Scott M. Davis (D-Rockville Centre) celebrated the newest chapter of the Oceanside Library by joining the staff, Board of Trustees and Friends of the Library in welcoming the […]

Counterfeit Money Used at Lindenhurst Business

October 10, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who used counterfeit currency at a Lindenhurst business last month. A man purchased […]

Man Breaks into Vehicle in North Babylon

October 10, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole property from a North Babylon vehicle this month. A man entered […]