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Crypto, AI Scams Bilk Americans out of Billions

April 9, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

FBI Releases Annual Internet Crime Complaint Report The FBI’s 2025 Internet Crime Report shows cyber-enabled crimes defrauded Americans of nearly $21 billion, with cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence-related complaints among the costliest. The Internet Crime Complaint […]

Long Island Received Over $8M in Pork-Barrel Grants

April 9, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A recent report by The Empire Center found that state legislators doled out more than $83 million in grants to 293 local projects between April and December 2025. Of that amount, over […]

College Showcases Cybersecurity Program with Cyber Range Demonstration

April 9, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Community College recently hosted members from the Suffolk County Legislature for an exclusive presentation on its cybersecurity program. Legislators received an overview of the academic program, including the real-time cyber threats being faced […]

Town Accepting Input on Comprehensive Land Use Plan

April 9, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Town of Brookhaven is kicking off the first phase of public engagement for its Comprehensive Land Use Plan update with a series of six open house events — one in each town council district. […]

Heuermann Pleads Guilty to Seven Murders, Admits to Eighth Killing

April 8, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Rex Heuermann entered Suffolk County Supreme Court in Riverhead on April 8 where he pleaded guilty to the murders of seven women and also admitted to killing an eighth. He is expected […]

Study: New York in the Middle for Best States for Remote Work

April 8, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A recent study found that New York is in the middle of the pack when it comes to one of the best states for working from home (WFH). According to WalletHub, New […]

Four Retired LI Educators Collected Pensions over $300K

April 8, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A recent report from The Empire Center found that four out of five educators who collected more than $300,000 in pensions are from Long Island. Based on data from SeeThroughNY and figures […]

Governor Requests Disaster Designation for Suffolk

April 8, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Says Extreme Winter Weather Impacted Local Aquaculture Industry By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul recently requested a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretarial Disaster Designation for Suffolk County. Heavy snowfall and multi-week severe freeze […]

North Carolina Woman Indicted for Allegedly Murdering Holtsville Man

April 7, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A North Carolina woman was indicted for allegedly shooting a man in the head during a burglary in his home, causing his death. In the early afternoon hours of October 20, 2024, Dynasty Sanders allegedly […]

New Group Supports School Board Candidates Promoting Fiscal Responsibility, Higher Educational Standards

April 7, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A diverse group of individuals has come together to form a new organization called Students & Taxpayers First (STF). The group aims to help educate the public regarding Long Island school board candidates who put […]