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AG Sues Lender, Citing ‘Predatory,’ ‘Abusive’ Practices

March 18, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 12 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit against OneMain Financial for illegally misleading its customers and trapping tens of thousands of borrowers in […]

East Hampton Town Board Reviews Range of Housing Proposals

March 18, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The East Hampton Town Board reviewed a series of proposals on March 17 that they said were aimed at increasing housing opportunities for year-round residents and the local workforce, including updates on a proposed affordable […]

Governor: Trump, GOP Pushed up Gas Prices

March 18, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell As New Yorkers are starting to pay more at the pump as gas prices continue to increase, Governor Kathy Hochul said the blame lies with President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans during […]

Board Sides with Unions in LIRR Contract Dispute

March 18, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A coalition of five railroad labor unions were told that they should receive raises and back pay, according to a decision made by a special board whose members were appointed by President […]

LIMBA Mourns the Loss of Longtime Member Ernie Fazio

March 17, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Long Island’s Strongest Advocate LIMBA (Long Island Metro Business Action) has announced the passing of its co-chair, Ernie Fazio, who died on March 13. Fazio was born on December 29, 1939 in Howard Beach, New […]

GOP Assembly: Fix ‘Correction System in Crisis’

March 17, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Members Seek to Reform HALT Act By Hank Russell The Assembly Republican Conference held a press conference on March 16 and was joined by New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) President […]

Freedom Fest 250 Concert and Fireworks to Be Held on July 3

March 16, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County and JVC Broadcasting have announced that Freedom Fest, the county’s official celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, presented by Suffolk County and headlined with a free concert, will take place on July 3 at […]

Sayville Man Sentenced for Robbing Liquor, Convenience Stores

March 16, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Sayville man was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to committing and attempting to commit multiple armed robberies of convenience and liquor stores in Holtsville and Huntington Station in November 2025. […]

Pair Arrested for Inwood Robbery

March 15, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Two men have been arrested for a robbery that occurred in Inwood. On March 14 at 2:30 a.m., two males entered Sunoco, located at 471 Sheridan Boulevard. While inside, one of the males displayed a […]

Islip Supervisor Delivers State of the Town Address

March 14, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Madison Warren This week, Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter (R-West Islip) delivered the annual State of the Town address, reflecting on the progress the Town of Islip has made […]