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AG: ‘Loot Box’ Feature in Video Games Violates Gambling Law

February 25, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Valve Corporation on February 25 at New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan. According to the suit, the video game developer was allegedly illegally […]

Town Announces Paid Internship Opportunities for College Students

February 25, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced the return of internship opportunities for college students who are looking to gain meaningful work experience. The Town will offer an internship program for the 2026 summer season […]

ICE Office Lease Fuels Speculation of LI Surge

February 25, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Reports have surfaced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is setting up shop in Nassau County. This has also led to speculation of a possible surge here on Long Island and stoked […]

GOP Committee Chair Attends State of the Union

February 25, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Suffolk County and Brookhaven Town GOP Committee Chairman Jesse Garcia attended the February 24 State of the Union in Washington, D.C. as a guest of U.S. Congressman and Chair of the Homeland […]

Assemblyman Announces Pet Food Drive

February 25, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park), in coordination with Long Island Cares, is inviting the community to participate in his annual Pet Food Drive to help families keep their pets out of shelters and remain at […]

Assembly GOP Introduces Energy Relief Plan

February 25, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Assembly Republican Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and members of the Assembly Republican Conference unveiled the “Lights On With Energy Relief (LOWER) Plan” on February 24 in response to growing concerns statewide […]

Governor: Feds Owe State $13.5B for ‘Illegal’ Tariffs

February 25, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul says the Trump administration owes the state $13.5 billion from the economic damage caused by the tariffs.Hochul made this announcement following the recent Supreme Court decision overturning the president’s […]

Dead Man Found Buried under Pile of Snow

February 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a man found outside a housing complex in Deer Park. On February 23, workers shoveling found a body buried in the snow near a […]

LI Receives Nearly $2M for Anti-Gun Violence Initiatives

February 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Long Island will receive approximately $2 million from the state as part of its anti-gun violence initiative. The money will be used to support SNUG Street Outreach programs, an evidence-based violence prevention […]

Comptroller Foresees $27.5B Budget Gap

February 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli recently came out with a report examining the proposed State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027 Executive Budget. In his report, DiNapoli warns the trajectory of projected state spending […]