News Archives - Page 180 of 475 - Long Island Life & Politics

East Hampton Appoints New Code Enforcement Director

April 17, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Lindsay Press The Town of East Hampton has appointed Martin Culloton as the new director of code enforcement. Culloton recently took the position, replacing Kevin Cooper. Cooper was originally appointed as code enforcement director […]

$1,500 Worth of Merchandise Stolen From Lake Grove Store

April 17, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and finding three people who allegedly stole merchandise from a Lake Grove store in December. On December 22, at approximately 7:45 p.m., two women […]

Long Island Republicans: Halt Traffic Stop Bill

April 17, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Cooper Smith A proposed New York State bill that would restrict police officers from making traffic stops for minor vehicle infractions is drawing sharp criticism from Long Island Republicans, who argue the measure could […]

Attorney General Accused of Mortgage Fraud

April 17, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Lindsay Press New York State Attorney General Letitia James has been accused of mortgage fraud by William Pulte, the Federal Housing Finance Agency Director. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and […]

Brooklyn Man Indicted for Secretly Recording Patients

April 17, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Brooklyn man who worked at a Nassau County sleep center has been indicted on felony charges after allegedly installing hidden cameras in bathroom smoke detectors to secretly record patients, including a child, prosecutors said […]

Pol Calls for ‘Compassionate Reforms’ to Medicaid

April 17, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Cooper Smith Rep. Nick LaLota (R–Rocky Point) is calling on fellow Republicans in the House to take a compassionate and responsible approach to Medicaid reform, joining a group of GOP lawmakers in sending a […]

Patchogue Code Enforcement Officer Arrested for Misconduct After DWI Stop

April 17, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A former Patchogue Village code enforcement officer was arrested for unlawfully detaining a woman and conducting a traffic stop outside the scope of his authority, Suffolk County Police said. William Dymond, 33, of Medford, was […]

Real Estate Group Hosts Fair Housing Conference

April 17, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Cooper Smith The Long Island Board of REALTORS®, Inc. (LIBOR) hosted a Fair Housing Conference earlier this month at the Heritage Club in Farmingdale, in partnership with the Long Island Housing Partnership and the […]

Unidentified Man Found Dead of Unknown Causes in Island Park

April 16, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A man died of an unknown cause in Island Park near Reynolds Channel. On April 8, at approximately 11:17 a.m., Nassau County officers responded to a dock located on Railroad Place for a body in […]

Supervisor Dan Panico Honors Local Fire Departments

April 16, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Supervisor Dan Panico was making rounds on April 12 as he attended the Installation of Officers dinner for both the Mastic Fire Department and the Setauket Fire Department. The evening is used as a time […]