Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Ideas for Cleaning Up New York Medicaid

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Bill Hammond Courtesy of the Empire Center As the Trump administration cracks down on fraud, waste and abuse in Medicaid, New York is a logical place to start. New York spends far more per […]

18-Year-Old Arrested for Allegedly Shooting Man during Argument

March 23, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Victim Seriously Injured, Hospitalized Suffolk County police arrested an 18-year-old man after he shot and seriously injured another man in Coram. A group of men were engaged in an argument in front of the apartment […]

How Media Bias Prolongs the Government Shutdown

March 23, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

If you want to know how media bias works, check out an unscientific poll that was conducted on the broadcast of the Saturday morning program Smerconish on CNN. The moderator, Michael Smerconish, is as moderate […]

Pedestrian Seriously Hurt in Crash in Patchogue

March 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a pedestrian in Patchogue. Dayanna Reyes-Renderos was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze westbound on Sunrise Highway and exited at exit […]

Bellerose Man Arrested for Endangering Welfare of Child

March 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Bellerose man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to lure a teenage girl into his vehicle. On March 18 at 7:30 p.m., Robert Chapman allegedly approached a 15-year-old girl in the parking lot of […]

‘Molotov Madness’: Cocktail Arrests Spark Bail Reform, Sanctuary Debate

March 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri On March 1, 2026, Suffolk County Police arrested three El Salvadoran nationals in the United States illegally, who were found in possession of two Molotov Cocktails and […]

NYS Dems Call Blakeman ‘Suck-Up’ In New Ad

March 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The New York State Democrats launched a new commercial against Nassau County Executive and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman as part of its seven-figure ad campaign blitz. In the commercial, called “Suck-Up,” […]

Nassau Home Sales Prices Exceed $800K

March 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Home sales prices keep going up in Nassau County as it went above the $800,000 mark. However, as in months past, closings declined, and available inventory and new listings dropped by double […]

Nesconset Man in Jail for Killing Ex-Girlfriend Indicted for Conspiracy

March 20, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Nesconset man has been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a plan to have the home of her ex-girlfriend burglarized, while he awaits trial for her murder. According to the investigation, Austin Lynch allegedly conspired with […]

Long Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Ax Attack on Ex-Coworker

March 20, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Long Beach man pleaded guilty today to attempted murder for striking a 60-year-old former coworker several times in the head and face with an axe, nearly killing him. On February 13, 2025, at approximately […]