Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Woman Dies in Rocky Point Crash

December 3, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Seventh Precinct detectives are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a woman in Rocky Point. Ruth Ellerd was driving a 2017 Honda HRV southbound on Rocky Point Yaphank Road, one-half mile north of […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Lake Ronkonkoma Petit Larceny

December 3, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a man who allegedly stole from a Lake Ronkonkoma store in November. […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Riverhead Petit Larceny

December 3, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Police Department Crime Control Unit officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Riverhead store. A woman allegedly […]

Employee Arrested for Allegedly Selling Cannabis Products

December 3, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested a man for allegdly selling cannabis products at a Smithtown smoke shop. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers, in conjunction with the Town […]

Town Named As Nitrogen Smart Community

December 3, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Town of Smithtown has been officially recognized as one of only two municipalities on Long Island to achieve Bronze Status in the New York State Nitrogen Smart Communities Program — an emerging distinction that […]

Will Hochul Sign the Grieving Families Act?

December 3, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Another bill is on Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk awaiting her signature. If it looks familiar to the governor, it should. The Grieving Families Act was on Hochul’s desk three times before and, […]

Street Takeover Task Force Issues Over 100 Summonses during One-Year Celebration

December 3, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

More than 100 summonses were issued by the Street Takeover Task Force during Thanksgiving weekend, marking one year since the initiative’s first launch and highlighting its impact on public safety. Between November 27 and November […]

Bay Shore Man Sentenced for Selling Cocaine to Undercover Officer

December 3, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Bay Shore man was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty in October 2025 to selling more than two ounces of cocaine to an undercover officer. In October 2024, the Suffolk County […]

Letters to the Editor

Thank You For The Honor Of Serving As Your Legislator

December 3, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

To the Editor: Thank you. I cannot say it enough. Thank you. Serving as a Nassau County Legislator for the last two years has been a tremendous honor, and an even greater privilege. I joined […]

Parking Enforcement Underway in Suffolk

December 2, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office will once again undertake enhanced enforcement aimed at illegal parking in spaces reserved for people with disabilities during the holiday season. Effective immediately and through New Year’s Day, all Deputy […]