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[ March 10, 2026 ] Cohen Steps Down from Long Island Association Business
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[ March 9, 2026 ] Occupants in Valley Stream Home Exposed to Carbon Monoxide Long Island News
[ March 9, 2026 ] Driver Arrested for Huntington Station Hit-and-Run Dangerous Roads
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Blakeman Calls Out Mamdani for Antisemitism

December 24, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell With one week before he starts his new term as mayor, Zohran Mamdani has shaped his new administration and transition team. But some of his picks have been called out for their […]

Interior Dept. Pauses Leases on ‘Expensive’ Wind Projects

December 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Both Local Wind Farms Affected by Decision By Hank Russell The Interior Department announced that it has placed a pause on leases for five wind farm projects, two of which are based off the coast […]

Will the Gas Hookup Bill Save Money or Raise Rates?

December 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Controversy erupted after Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that shifts the financial burden of installing the first 100 feet of a gas pipeline from the ratepayers to the customer. […]

Auto Company Must Pay NYS $13.5M for Illegal Emissions Software

December 23, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 50 other attorneys general announced they have reached a settlement of nearly $150 million with Mercedes-Benz USA. The settlement resolves violations of environmental and consumer protection […]

Governor Signs Legislation to Crack Down on Kratom

December 22, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

This article has been updated with a quote from Assemblyman Keith Brown. By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul signed two pieces of legislation on December 22 that she said will protect New Yorkers from the […]

Baldwin Man Sentenced for Retail Theft Operation

December 22, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Baldwin man was sentenced to up to four years in prison for running a retail theft operation, employing individuals to steal merchandise from The Home Depot stores in Long Island, Queens and Brooklyn between […]

Jake’s 58 Supports 5th Annual “Toys for Tots” Drive

December 22, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Local officials and members of Suffolk OTB joined representatives from the United States Marine Corps during a special ceremony at Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel on December 18 in celebration of the 5th annual “Toys for […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Huntington Grand Larceny

December 22, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a man and woman who allegedly stole from a Huntington store in November. A […]

East Patchogue Man Injured in Fireworks Accident

December 22, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives are investigating a fireworks accident that seriously injured a man in East Patchogue. On December 21 at 5:40 p.m., John Philpotts-Kerr was handling fireworks inside an apartment, located at […]

Bellmore Woman Arrested for Allegedly Using Stolen Debit, Credit Cards

December 21, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Bellmore woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing debit and credit cards from a gym locker room and using them to make unauthorized purchases. On November 23 at 3:30 p.m., a female victim reported […]