Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Two Arrested for Allegedly Selling Marijuana, Flavored Vapes

November 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police today arrested two people for allegedly selling marijuana and vape products during a compliance check at a Huntington business. Following an investigation by Second Precinct Investigative Unit officers, in conjunction with the […]

Jury Orders Suffolk to Pay $112M over Detention of Immigrants

November 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A federal jury has ordered Suffolk County and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office to pay $112 million to over 600 immigrants who claimed they were unlawfully detained in a county jail to […]

Survey: Two-Thirds of LI Homeowners Worry about Tax Increases

November 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nearly 50% Disapprove of Current Property Tax System By Hank Russell A survey that was released on November 12 found that approximately two-thirds of Long Island homeowners expressed concern about affordability and said they foresee […]

College Food Pantries Receive $500K in Emergency Funding

November 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul announced on November 12 an emergency investment of nearly $550,000 in assistance for the State University of New York’s (SUNY) community college food pantries and related efforts to help […]

4 Indicted for Gunpoint Robbery in Middle Island

November 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Four men have been indicted for their alleged roles in a gunpoint robbery at an apartment complex in Middle Island. Aubre Vandunk, 18, of Oceanside, Isaac Brutus, 19, of Lindenhurst, a 16-year-old male from East […]

When Reform Brings Higher Energy Costs

November 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Alec Bryan You’re not imagining it: your electricity bills are increasing dramatically. Yes, the cost of groceries and gas is increasing, but skyrocketing energy costs are what Long Islanders are talking about. We pay […]

State Warns Residents of Health Insurance Scams

November 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

New York Attorney General Letitia James and Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued a consumer alert on November 12, warning New Yorkers about common health insurance scams as 2026 open enrollment begins […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Lake Ronkonkoma Grand Larceny

November 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating two people who allegedly stole from a Lake Ronkonkoma store two months ago. A […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Riverhead Petit Larceny

November 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police Department investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the man who allegedly stole merchandise from a Riverhead store last month. A man allegedly […]

Valley Stream Barber Shop Destroyed by Fire

November 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County police and fire departments responded to a fire in Valley Stream that destroyed a barber shop. On November 11 at 9:05 p.m., officers responded to Ben & Tony’s Barber Shop, located at 539 […]