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Diner Earns $252K in Rebates for New EV Charger Installation

February 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

PSEG Long Island commends Sunrise Diner in Wantagh for installing two high-speed electric vehicle (EV) DC fast chargers, which the company said will help reduce “range anxiety” for area EV drivers. As a result, the […]

‘Handle with Care’ Initiative Expands into Central Islip Schools

February 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Sheriff’s Office’s “Handle With Care” initiative recently expanded into the Central Islip Union Free School District. The program was first piloted with the Huntington School District in September 2025 and is designed to ensure […]

18-Year-Old Male Arrested After Allegedly Stabbing, Seriously Injuring 19-Year-Old

February 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County police have arrested an 18-year-old after he allegedly stabbed and seriously injured a 19-year-old male in Selden. Richard Torres allegedly stabbed a 19-year-old male during an altercation in the parking lot of 949 […]

Nassau Dems Call to Slash County Clerk Fees

February 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Nassau County Legislative Democrats, joined by local homeowners, held a press conference on February 18 to unveil legislation that would immediately reduce County Clerk filing fees. The Democrats called the fees excessive […]

Blakeman: Mamdani ‘Stealing from Seniors’ to Close Budget Gap

February 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Nassau County Executive and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of “stealing from seniors” by looking to use the city retiree fund to close the city’s […]

Judge Allows Live Nation Suit to Move Forward

February 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Letitia James to move forward against Live Nation after the entertainment company failed to have the suit dismissed. As previously reported […]

Lindenhurst Man Arrested in Knife Attack

February 18, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested a Lindenhurst man for allegedly attacking another man with a knife at a Lindenhurst apartment complex. Tesfa Tucker allegedly used a knife to attack a man he knew in the entryway […]

Politics

Legislator: GOP Rule Changes Inhibit Public Comment

February 18, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Nassau County Legislator Cynthia Nuñez (D-Valley Stream) is urging the Republican majority to reverse rule changes that she said inhibit public comment during the Legislature’s committee meetings. During the Legislature’s February 9 […]

Hochul Gives Mamdani, New York City Bailout

February 18, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Blakeman: Money Could Have Been Used for Tax Relief By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul was slammed by her Republican rival for bailing out New York City, saying the money could have been used for […]

North Hempstead Maintains Aaa Bond Rating

February 18, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Moody’s Investors Service, an independent Wall Street bond rating agency, assigned a rating of Aaa to the Town of North Hempstead’s estimated $16.3 million Public Improvement Serial Bonds. Aaa is the highest rating provided by […]