Long Island News

By Hank Russell The House of Representatives passed three pieces of legislation that would increase data collection to help prevent police officer injuries and suicides, permit qualified officers to carry concealed firearms nationwide, and allow […]

By Hank Russell LIMBA (Long Island Metro Business Action) invited Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter to speak about the latest developments in the town on May 16. The first topic she dived into was Islip-MacArthur […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Cait Crudden A recent performance audit conducted by the Suffolk County Comptroller’s Office has raised serious questions about the transparency, fairness, and safeguards associated with the distribution of millions […]

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man found in Kings Park.  Marine Bureau officers responded to a 911 call reporting a man in distress in the […]

Amount Three Times the National Average By Cooper Smith  A recent survey from WalletHub found that New York homeowners are carrying the third-heaviest mortgage debt in the country, with average balances far exceeding the national […]

Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages (D-Valley Stream) joined community members for a May 8 public information meeting at Elmont Memorial High School regarding the New York State Department of Transportation’s forthcoming reconstruction of the Southern […]

Ahead of National Police Week, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-Patchogue) introduced two key pieces of legislation to support law enforcement officers and reaffirm his commitment to the men and women who serve and protect our communities. The […]

By Hank Russell Soon after signing the state budget, Governor Kathy Hochul came to Farmingdale State College on May 13 to announce that she is bringing economic relief to Long Island families. But some wonder […]

By Hank Russell U.S. Representative Andrew Garbarino (R-Patchogue) helped introduce a bill that he says will secure the country’s future energy needs. The Certainty for Our Energy Future Act would strengthen America’s energy independence and […]

By Hank Russell The Suffolk GOP Committee recently announced the passing of Philip Byler, who was a longtime committee member. He was 74. Byler, who lived in Huntington, passed away on April 30. In addition […]