Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

Congressman Calls to Support Community Banks

November 4, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell U.S. Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-Patchogue) joined 100 other elected officials in signing a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought, affirming support for the […]

Dredge Arrives for Lake Montauk Harbor Project

November 3, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ dredging project at Lake Montauk Harbor in the Town of East Hampton is set to begin. The dredge and supporting equipment have arrived in Montauk, marking the start of […]

Brooklyn Man Sentenced for Selling Fentanyl-Laced Heroin, Crack Cocaine

November 3, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Brooklyn man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling crack cocaine and fentanyl-laced heroin outside of a Floral Park address in February 2024. On February 27, 2024, Devon Brown texted with an […]

Let’s Not Forget: Law Enforcement, Not the Rioters, Are the Good Guys

November 3, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Our heads were spinning when we read an Associated Press article entitled “Illinois Attorney General to probe violent arrest by federal agent caught on video.” The article suggests that it was the federal law enforcement […]

Larger Wall Street Profits Help the Poor

November 3, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy Socialists, take note: A recent report from the New York State Comptroller proves that a strong economy lifts all boats — from those on the top end, all the way down to […]

Crash on Southern St. Parkway Leaves One Dead

November 3, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

One person is dead after losing control of her car and crashing into a tree off the Southern State Parkway. On November 2 at approximately 5:37 a.m., New York State troopers responded to a fatal […]

Three-Car Crash at Mall Parking Lot Injures Pedestrian

November 2, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a three-vehicle crash that seriously injured a pedestrian in a Lake Grove parking lot this afternoon. On November 1, Hannelore Groschke was backing a 2017 Hyundai Elantra […]

Man Arrested for Allegedly Inappropriately Touching 3 Children

November 2, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County police arrested a man for allegedly inappropriately touching three children at a Medford business on three separate occasions. Jimmy Harry Velasquez Gomez was arrested in front of 6 Main Street, East Islip, on […]

Pedestrian Hit, Killed in Hempstead; Driver Charged

November 1, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A 23-year-old man has died after being hit by a car while crossing the street in Hempstead. The driver has been arrested. On October 31 at 11:40 p.m., a 71-year-old male was driving a 2023 […]

2 Arrested for Violating Social Host Law, Endangering Welfare of a Child

November 1, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Two Girls Reportedly Suffered from Alcohol Poisoning at Dix Hills Residence Suffolk County police arrested a man and his wife for allegedly hosting a large party at their home in Dix Hills, where minors were […]