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[ March 25, 2026 ] Ex-Suffolk Employee Pleads Guilty to Allegedly Accepting Bribes Crime
[ March 25, 2026 ] Long Beach Woman Arrested for Allegedly Leaving Scene of Fatal Hit-and-Run Dangerous Roads
[ March 25, 2026 ] Queens Man Pleads Guilty to Causing Fatal Crash Dangerous Roads
[ March 25, 2026 ] Officials Say Housing Bill Would Override Local Control Politics
[ March 25, 2026 ] Molotov Madness Shows Convergence of Bad Policy Op Eds

Bellerose Man Arrested for Endangering Welfare of Child

March 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Bellerose man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to lure a teenage girl into his vehicle. On March 18 at 7:30 p.m., Robert Chapman allegedly approached a 15-year-old girl in the parking lot of […]

‘Molotov Madness’: Cocktail Arrests Spark Bail Reform, Sanctuary Debate

March 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri On March 1, 2026, Suffolk County Police arrested three El Salvadoran nationals in the United States illegally, who were found in possession of two Molotov Cocktails and […]

NYS Dems Call Blakeman ‘Suck-Up’ In New Ad

March 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The New York State Democrats launched a new commercial against Nassau County Executive and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman as part of its seven-figure ad campaign blitz. In the commercial, called “Suck-Up,” […]

Nassau Home Sales Prices Exceed $800K

March 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Home sales prices keep going up in Nassau County as it went above the $800,000 mark. However, as in months past, closings declined, and available inventory and new listings dropped by double […]

Nesconset Man in Jail for Killing Ex-Girlfriend Indicted for Conspiracy

March 20, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Nesconset man has been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a plan to have the home of her ex-girlfriend burglarized, while he awaits trial for her murder. According to the investigation, Austin Lynch allegedly conspired with […]

Long Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Ax Attack on Ex-Coworker

March 20, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Long Beach man pleaded guilty today to attempted murder for striking a 60-year-old former coworker several times in the head and face with an axe, nearly killing him. On February 13, 2025, at approximately […]

AG: Home Solar Company Generated $275M in NYS by Deceiving Customers

March 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against a home solar power company, alleging that it promised its customers free or low-cost solar panels and home services, then misled its customers to […]

Report: State Fell Behind Nation in Small Business Growth

March 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A recent report from the New York State Comptroller’s office found that the rate of growth of small businesses in New York lagged behind the rest of the nation, while the number […]

North Hempstead Launches Master Plan Process

March 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Town of North Hempstead Department of Planning and Environmental Protection has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a consultant to partner with the town in preparing a townwide Comprehensive Master Plan. Working closely […]

Salvadoran Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder

March 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A lawful permanent resident from El Salvador was found guilty of fatally shooting another man last year. On April 3, 2025, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Suffolk County police responded to a home in Bay Shore, […]