Hank Russell, Author at Long Island Life & Politics

LI Receives Nearly $2M for Anti-Gun Violence Initiatives

February 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Long Island will receive approximately $2 million from the state as part of its anti-gun violence initiative. The money will be used to support SNUG Street Outreach programs, an evidence-based violence prevention […]

Comptroller Foresees $27.5B Budget Gap

February 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli recently came out with a report examining the proposed State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027 Executive Budget. In his report, DiNapoli warns the trajectory of projected state spending […]

Blakeman: Crumbling Corridors Should Be ‘Wake-Up Call’

February 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

This article has been updated to include a response from the Hochul campaign. Video Shows Hole in Road on Bridge By Hank Russell Nassau County Executive and Republican candidate for Governor Bruce Blakeman blasted Governor […]

New Ad Campaign Focuses on Electric Rates

February 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman announced the launch of a new statewide television advertisement focused on his pledge to cut electricity costs in half for New Yorkers and small businesses. The ad, […]

LaLota, Garbarino Earn Party Nods for Congress

February 23, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri Last Friday’s convention of the Suffolk County Republican Committee at their Medford headquarters saw the GOP nominate their official slate of candidates at the congressional, state, and […]

Stephen Colbert Is a Liar

February 23, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy Late-night host Stephen Colbert lied to the public when he said that the CBS Network prevented him from airing an interview with a Democratic Senate candidate from Texas. The reality is that […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Robbery in Oceanside

February 23, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County officers from the Fourth Squad are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a man who allegedly robbed a restaurant in Oceanside. Robbery that occurred on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at […]

Hochul Provides Updates on Upcoming Storm

February 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

LIRR Service Suspended Starting at 1 a.m. By Hank Russell A day after declaring a state of emergency in New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers on ongoing State preparedness efforts ahead of […]

Suffolk Declares State of Emergency

February 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine has declared a state of emergency in response to the storm. Call 311 for assistance. In an emergency, call 911. As previously reported in Long Island Life […]

What to Do about Tariffs

February 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Steve Levy The Supreme Court striking down President Trump‘s across-the-board tariffs was no surprise to us. We wrote months ago that his actions were not supported by law. The Constitution is clear: Tariffs fall […]