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[ March 25, 2026 ] Queens Man Pleads Guilty to Causing Fatal Crash Dangerous Roads
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[ March 25, 2026 ] Molotov Madness Shows Convergence of Bad Policy Op Eds
[ March 25, 2026 ] Bipartisan Bill Would Put the Brakes on Excessive Fees Politics
[ March 25, 2026 ] Polish National Extradited Back to U.S. to Face Vehicular Homicide Charges Dangerous Roads

LI Job, Wage Growth Lag Behind State, U.S.

February 28, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The pace of Long Island’s job and wage growth has not kept up with that of New York State or the United States, according to the state Assembly’s Ways & Means Committee’s […]

AG Releases Bodycam Video from Massapequa Shooting

February 27, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Attorney General Letitia James released body-worn camera footage from five Nassau County police officers who were involved in the shooting of a motorist in Massapequa this past fall. (Please note: Some people […]

East Quogue Woman Sentenced for Arson, Attempted Robbery

February 27, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

An East Quogue woman was sentenced to 18 years in prison for attempting to set three Hampton Bays houses on fire two years ago and for attempting to rob a nearby store. On November 12, […]

Mastic Man Indicted For Allegedly Killing Partner

February 27, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Mastic Beach man was indicted for the alleged beating death of his domestic partner. On February 12 at approximately 6:20 p.m., Duntrell R. Thomas, 30, allegedly flew into a jealous rage when he accused […]

Riverhead Man Arrested For Allegedly Committing Sex Crimes Against a Minor

February 27, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Riverhead man was arrested for allegedly committing sex crimes against a minor whose family knew the defendant. On December 13, 2024, New York State Police received a child abuse referral originated by a minor’s […]

Trump Sets Congestion Pricing Deadline

February 27, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Lindsay Press President Donald Trump has told Governor Kathy Hochul that she has until March 21 to end the Central Business District Tolling Program (also known as the congestion pricing program). But, Hochul said […]

House Passes Bipartisan DOE and SBA Research Act

February 27, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Lindsay Press The House of Representatives has passed a bill introduced by Nick LaLota (R-Rocky Point) that the Long Island congressman said would mean greater collaboration among the Department of Energy (DOE), national laboratories […]

14 Puppies Left Abandoned in Alley

February 27, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A group of puppies have been found abandoned and locked in a plastic cage in East Rockaway. On February 26, at approximately 10:20 p.m., officers received a call about barking dogs. After arriving, officers discovered […]

Clothing Stolen From Commack Store

February 27, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and finding the man who allegedly stole merchandise from a Commack store earlier this month. On February 4 at about 8:00 p.m., the man […]

Merchandise Stolen From Lake Ronkonkoma Grocery Store

February 27, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and finding the man and woman who allegedly stole products from a Lake Ronkonkoma store earlier this month. On February 10 at approximately 2:00 […]