Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Former Owner of LI Auto Shops Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny

September 13, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Failed to Report $16 Million in Taxable Sales, Has Three Years to Pay Back $3 Million or Face Prison A former Long Island resident has pleaded guilty to grand larceny charges after failing to report […]

Toys, Dolls Stolen from Centereach Store

September 13, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the person who stole merchandise from a Centereach store this month. A man […]

Hempstead Man Arrested for Weapons Possession during Traffic Stop

September 13, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Hempstead man was arrested during a traffic stop after police found a gun and ammunition in his car. According to detectives, Nassau County First Precinct officers observed a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu traveling southbound on […]

How Many More Children Must Die before the AR-15 Is Banned?

September 12, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in USA Today By Kathy Hochul In America today, our babies are more likely to be shot than to die in a car accident. They’re more likely to be murdered with a gun […]

Smithtown Holds 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

September 12, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri Forever impassioned by the words “never forget,” the Town of Smithtown held its annual ceremony memorializing those lost in the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World […]

Over 20,000 Tickets Issued Statewide during Labor Day Weekend

September 12, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

Law enforcement agencies throughout the state issued 20,714 tickets during the Labor Day weekend for various vehicle and traffic law violations, mostly for speeding and for drug- or alcohol-impaired driving during a statewide mobilization. From […]

Town Seeks Assistance in Identifying Trio Who Vandalized Park

September 12, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilman Neil Foley are asking residents to help identify three males, in their late teens or early 20s, who are responsible for vandalizing Medal of Honor […]

Shirley Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting in Front of Ex-Congressman’s House

September 12, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Shirley man has pleaded guilty for the shooting of three people in front of the home of a former U.S. representative. On October 9, 2022, Noah Green left his home with another individual and […]

Trump’s Lack of a Healthcare Plan Shows Why the GOP Fails on This Issue

September 12, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

It’s no secret that Republicans out-poll Democrats on almost all the major issues that the American public care about, most especially, the economy, inflation, and immigration. Yet, somehow, the polls are deadlocked. Joe Biden’s presidency […]

North Long Beach Man Arrested for Gun Possession

September 12, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off

A North Long Beach man has been arrested for criminal possession of a weapon after pointing a gun at the victim. On September 11 at 7:28 p.m., a male victim, 51, was standing in the […]