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[ March 19, 2026 ] Farmingville Man Indicted for Fatal Crash that Killed Two Teenagers Dangerous Roads
[ March 19, 2026 ] The League of Women Voters’ Flareup in North Hempstead Op Eds
[ March 19, 2026 ] Off-Duty MTA Officer Cleared of Wrongdoing in Fatal Accident Dangerous Roads
[ March 19, 2026 ] AG: Home Solar Company Generated $275M in NYS by Deceiving Customers Business
[ March 19, 2026 ] Report: State Fell Behind Nation in Small Business Growth State & Regional News

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 […]

State Dems Say Blakeman Becoming More Extreme

March 14, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell New York State Democrats continue to paint Nassau County Executive and GOP candidate for governor Bruce Blakeman as an extremist and they are now saying he is becoming more extreme by the […]

Make an Appointment to Meet Eva

March 14, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Eva, a healthy tan-and-white female, bully breed mix, estimated to be about 4 years old. Beautiful Eva has quickly become a favorite with everyone who takes […]

Manorville Dog Breeder Arrested for Animal Neglect

March 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A dog breeder from Manorville has been arrested for misdemeanor animal neglect after New York State inspectors allegedly found numerous issues related to the welfare of 23 dogs and puppies. On February 24, inspectors from […]

Two Dead in Hempstead House Fire

March 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Two people are dead after a fire broke out at a house in Hempstead. On March 13 at 4:04 a.m., the Hempstead Fire Department responded to a basement apartment fire on Albemarle Avenue. The fire […]

Villages Receive $28 Million for Water Infrastructure Projects

March 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Two local villages received a combined $28 million to help improve its water quality. The money comes from a $250 million grant to help communities statewide afford water and sewer infrastructure improvement […]

Local Officials Receive Joint Budget Conference Committee Appointments

March 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) announced the Assembly Minority Conference Joint Budget Conference Committee appointments for fiscal year 2026-2027. Some of these committee appointees represent the Long Island area. Ra […]