Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Island Park Man Arrested for Allegedly Harassing Delivery Driver

December 4, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

An Island Park man was arrested for allegedly harassing a food delivery driver who said he was praying after making a delivery. Aggravated Harassment that occurred on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:00 pm in […]

Baldwin Man Arrested for Allegedly Shooting 3, One Fatally, in Hempstead

December 4, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Baldwin man has been arrested for allegedly shooting three people, one of whom died, in front of a Hempstead residence late last month. On November 22 at 10:50 p.m., Nassau County police officers responded […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for North Lawrence Burglary

December 4, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Fourth Squad is investigating a Burglary that occurred on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5:16 a.m. in North Lawrence. According to detectives, officers responded to an apartment complex located on Lawrence Avenue for a […]

After Nearly 15 Years, Roadway Damaged by Erosion Will Be Repaired

December 4, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

The North Hempstead Town Board has announced that, after nearly 15 years of delay, one of the town’s main roads will finally be repaired. The corridor in Manhasset had been heavily damaged by erosion from […]

How Many People Have Left New York State?

December 4, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A think tank recently released a report showing that New York State’s population has declined since the beginning of this decade. According to The Empire Center, the state lost 1.18% of its […]

Trucker Sentenced for Murdering Girlfriend

December 4, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Yaphank man who worked as a long-haul truck driver was sentenced to 22 years to life in prison after being convicted of murdering his girlfriend outside a Patchogue motel. On May 29, 2023, at […]

Hempstead Man Sentenced for Bar Shooting that Paralyzed Security Guard

December 4, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Hempstead man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for a 2023 shooting at a bar on the Nautical Mile in Freeport that struck and seriously injured two victims, including the bar’s security guard, […]

Rockville Centre Man, Construction Firm Sentenced for Insurance Fraud

December 4, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Rockville Centre business owner and his Queens-based iron and erection construction company were sentenced for insurance fraud and underpaying $600,000 in policy premiums. According to the charges, annual audits by the New York State […]

MAID Is About Compassion, Not Killing

December 4, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

To the Editor: In response to the recent op-ed ( “Will the Medical Aid in Dying Bill Become Law?,” December 2, 2025) in which the Long Island Coalition for Life (LICL) said, “LICL opposes the […]

2025 Shows Why Dems Pursued Even-Year Elections

December 4, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger Another election cycle has come and gone. The Thursday before the election, we published an editorial that recommended the voter embrace this year as the last odd-year election for local […]