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Two from Hempstead Arrested for Gun Possession

February 15, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A man and woman from Hempstead were arrested for gun possession during a traffic stop in Farmingdale. On February 14 at 11:56 p.m., Nassau County officers from the Eighth Squad conducted a Vehicle Traffic Law […]

Valley Stream Man Arrested for January Robbery in Franklin Square

February 15, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Valley Stream man has been arrested for a robbery that took place last month in Franklin Square. On January 21 at 12 p.m., Benjamin Mendoza-Colato entered the 7-11 located at 552 Franklin Avenue and went […]

Pair Arrested in Sweepstakes Scam

February 15, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County police =arrested two men for allegedly using a fraudulent sweepstakes prize to scam an elderly man. A 92-year-old Central Islip man received a call in December 2025 stating he had won $18 million […]

Town Board Honors Recycling Company Official for Community Outreach Efforts

February 14, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Huntington Town Board held a special ceremony before the start of the meeting on February 10 by honoring Steve Rossetti, Gershow Recycling’s vice president of special projects, with a proclamation for playing a lead […]

North Amityville Man Indicted for Allegedly Selling Cocaine, Illegal Guns

February 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A North Amityville man was indicted for allegedly selling illegal handguns and cocaine to an undercover police officer. Between March 2025 and May 2025, Nicholas Greaves allegedly made the illegal drug sales on six separate […]

Man Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Estranged Wife to Death

February 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Also Allegedly Tried to Kill Himself Afterwards Suffolk County Police have arrested a man after he allegedly fatally stabbed his estranged wife and then stabbed himself at their home. Sixth Precinct officers responded to a […]

Five Arrested for Grand Larceny

February 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Five people between the ages of 16 and 21 have been arrested for grand larceny during a traffic stop in North Merrick. On February 12 at 3:40 a.m., Nassau County police responded to Van Nostrand […]

Man Arrested for North Lawrence Robbery

February 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Was Also Connected to Previous Crime in Freeport A Far Rockaway man has been arrested for a robbery that occurred in North Lawrence. On January 19 at 9:13 a.m., an unknown male entered AutoZone, located […]

Blakeman Chooses Upstate NY Sheriff As Running Mate

February 11, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Nassau County Executive and Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman announced Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood as his choice for lieutenant governor. Blakeman — who is running against Democrat incumbent governor Kathy Hochul […]

County Executive Meets with Railway, Recycling Leaders

February 11, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Edward Romaine recently met with leadership from New York & Atlantic Railway and Gershow Recycling at Gershow’s Medford recycling facility. The visit included a tour of operations, a review of significant rail infrastructure investments […]