News Archives - Page 3 of 466 - Long Island Life & Politics

News Ticker

[ February 25, 2026 ] Town Announces Paid Internship Opportunities for College Students Education
[ February 25, 2026 ] ICE Office Lease Fuels Speculation of LI Surge Politics
[ February 25, 2026 ] GOP Committee Chair Attends State of the Union Politics
[ February 25, 2026 ] Assemblyman Announces Pet Food Drive Non-Profits
[ February 25, 2026 ] Assembly GOP Introduces Energy Relief Plan State & Regional News

Assemblyman Says He Will Not Run Again

February 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Another member of the Republican Assembly minority has decided to step down after his term ends. Daniel J. Norber (R,C-Great Neck) has announced he will not seek re-election. This comes after Keith […]

Long Island Gets Nearly $55M for Affordable Housing Projects

February 20, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The state recently sent approximately $55 million to Long Island for affordable and supportive housing projects in local communities. The funding is part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s $25 billion five-year Housing Plan, […]

James Declares Tariff Victory

February 20, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Attorney General Letitia James declared victory after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s tariffs were illegal. On February 20, the Court ruled 6-3 that sweeping tariffs imposed by the […]

Mass Arrests of Juveniles at Valley Stream Mall

February 20, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County police arrested nine males ages 13 to 19 for a disturbance that occurred in Valley Stream. On February 19 at 4:35 p.m., officers responded to the Green Acres Mall, located at 2034 Green […]

Residents Tell Comptroller: Audit Town’s Finances

February 20, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A group of Hempstead Town residents — led by Joe Scianablo, who is running on the Democratic ticket for town supervisor — held a rally calling for New York State Comptroller Tom […]

Local Girls’ Volleyball Team Honored

February 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D-Plainview) joined the Plainview-Old Berthage school community on February 10 for their Board of Education Student Recognition Ceremony. During the ceremony, he presented Nassau County Legislature […]