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Blakeman, Hochul Spar over Medicaid

February 28, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Governor Kathy Hochul fought over the future of Medicaid, with Hochul accusing Blakeman of gutting the program at the expense of New Yorkers, while Blakeman said […]

Agency: Climate Mandate Will Raise Prices

February 28, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Blakeman Vows to End ‘Green Energy Scam’ on Day One By Hank Russell A recent memo showed that clean energy mandates being pushed by Governor Kathy Hochul will raise prices on state residents as much […]

State Hospitals to Receive COVID Funding from FEMA

February 28, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell U.S. Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-Bayport) announced that significantly delayed reimbursement payments from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) relating to the federally declared COVID-19 disaster under its Public Assistance (PA) program will […]

Nine Indicted in East Coast Crime Ring Takedown

February 28, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nine people were indicted following an investigation into a pattern of auto-body shop burglaries, stolen vehicles, carjackings, and armed robberies over a 17-day period in July and August 2025. The indictment charges the nine defendants […]

Giving a Dam: A Conversation with Ed Romaine

February 27, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri SMITHTOWN – Smithtown residents continue to reel over the loss of the beloved Stump Pond, which drained when the dam failed due to the torrential downpours brought […]

East Quogue Man Receives Life without Parole for Murder, Torture

February 27, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

An East Quogue man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after a jury found him guilty of murdering and torturing his longtime friend. On September 27, 2024, Allen and the […]

Mineola Man Arrested for Weapons Possession

February 27, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Also Allegedly Set up Indoor Shooting Range A Mineola man was arraigned on weapons charges after a search warrant executed at his home reportedly recovered multiple illegal firearms, including assault weapons, a ghost gun, and […]

Legislators: Pause Agreement with ICE

February 27, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Nassau County legislators formally called on County Executive Bruce Blakeman to immediately pause Nassau County’s participation in its federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) agreement, citing mounting fiscal, legal, and public […]

Aviation Attorney Blasts Congress for Failing to Pass Air Safety Bill

February 26, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A leading aviation attorney is warning that Congress’ failure to advance the proposed ROTOR Act — legislation aimed at preventing mid-air collisions — leaves millions of airline passengers vulnerable to another tragedy like the deadly […]

Queens Man Arrested for Computer Scam

February 26, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Queens man has been arrested for an elder scam after he allegedly tried to get a senior to pay to get her Apple account fixed. According to Nassau County Fraud and Forgery Detectives and […]