Politics
Trump Leads in LILP Poll
By Hank Russell According to Long Island Life & Politics‘ poll, former president Donald J. Trump is leading Vice President Kamala Harris by a margin of over 2-1. Trump has 65.84% of the vote, while […]
News
Education
Report: School District Failed to Oversee Financial Controls
By Hank Russell A report recently released by the New York State Comptroller’s Office found that, from July 1, 2021 to January 26, 2023, the Wantagh School District, its Board of Elections and officials did […]
Long Island News
NYS Trooper Suspended without Pay
Claims He Was Shot in Leg during Traffic Stop By Hank Russell A New York State trooper who was shot in the leg and claimed it happened during a traffic stop on the Southern State […]
Crime
West Babylon Man Sentenced for Gun, Drug Possession
A West Babylon man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession of a gun and drugs. On September 16, 2023, members of the Suffolk County Police Department responded to the corner of 7th […]
Crime
Man Assaulted in Bay Shore Parking Lot
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Third Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who assaulted another man in a Bay Shore parking lot. A […]
Crime
Trio Wanted for Stealing over $500 in Medicine from Centereach Store
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the men who stole merchandise from a Centereach store in September. Three men […]
Politics
D’Esposito Introduces Veterans Naloxone Access Expansion Act
U.S. Congressman Anthony D’Esposito (R-Garden City) was joined by David Trone (D-Maryland) in introducing the Veterans Naloxone Access Expansion Act that would expand access to naloxone for veterans and their caregivers. The bill is being […]
Long Island News
Long Island Sales Tax Collections Up 1.7%
By Hank Russell Long Island saw an increase in its sales tax collections this past quarter, based on a recent report from the New York State Comptroller’s office. During each of those three months, the […]
Crime
Human Remains Found in Brentwood
By Hank Russell Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of human remains found in Brentwood. Third Precinct officers responded to a report of remains found in a sump […]
State & Regional News
State Provides $20 Million in Funding for Resiliency Repairs and Upgrades
Homeowners Eligible to Receive Grants of up to $50,000 Governor Kathy Hochul announced on November 4 that up to $20 million is available for eligible homeowners in flood-prone areas to make proactive flood mitigation and […]