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Dems Call out Blakeman over Use of Opioid Settlement Funding

March 26, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Nassau County Executive and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman was accused by the New York State Democratic Party and Democratic members of the Nassau County Legislature of mishandling funds that came from […]

Ex-Suffolk Employee Pleads Guilty to Allegedly Accepting Bribes

March 25, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Wading River woman pleaded guilty to allegedly accepting bribes and falsifying paperwork for license applications through her employment at the Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing and Consumer Affairs. In late January 2025, Brianna […]

Officials Say Housing Bill Would Override Local Control

March 25, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Republican members of the state Legislature held a press conference on March 24 to express their opposition to a housing bill that they said would strip local communities of their ability to […]

Bipartisan Bill Would Put the Brakes on Excessive Fees

March 25, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A local state senator recently introduced a bill with an assemblyman from a neighboring state that they said will keep law-abiding motorists from being socked with fees and administrative charges if they […]

Second Man Indicted for 2021 Acid-Throwing Attack in Elmont

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suspect Was Victim’s Ex-Boyfriend A second Brooklyn man was indicted for participating in the 2021 alleged attack on a 21-year-old woman outside of her home in Elmont, causing her significant burn injuries. On March 17, […]

Smithtown Earns AAA Bond Rating from Moody’s

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Town of Smithtown has once again secured a AAA bond rating for its 2026 Public Improvement Serial Bonds — the highest rating that can be achieved. Moody’s reaffirmed Smithtown’s AAA bond rating, citing stable […]

DA: Bail Reform, Anti-ICE Laws Freed Alleged Illegal Immigrant Accused of Rape

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A Guatemalan national who was reportedly in this country illegally has been indicted for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl in his care. The defendant was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a […]

Where Does Blakeman Stand on Minimum Wage?

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The New York State Democratic Committee took Nassau County Executive and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman to task for pushing for a “small minimum wage,” which they say hurts New York workers. […]

Oyster Bay Offers Tax Breaks for Fully Disabled Veterans

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Oyster Bay Town Board recently voted to approve property tax exemptions for fully disabled veterans. A new state measure allows local municipalities to pass legislation offering a full 100% tax exemption to veterans with […]

Prior Felon Sentenced for Gun Possession outside Baby Shower

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Central Islip man was sentenced to 24 years to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of weapon possession during a January 2024 shooting that occurred in the parking lot of a […]