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North Merrick Man Arrested for Burglary

February 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A North Merrick man was arrested for allegedly robbing a store in East Meadow. On February 22 at 1:40 a.m., Nassau County police officers responded to Convenience and Smoke Shop, located at 2050 Hempstead Turnpike, […]

Suffolk Declares Travel Ban in Wake of Storm

February 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Update: Suffolk County has extended the travel ban until 3 p.m., with the possibility of further extension, depending on the storm’s evolution and impact. By Hank Russell With Winter Storm Hernando making its way through […]

Two Men Arrested for Allegedly Raping Child

February 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Two men have been arrested for allegedly raping a young girl in Roosevelt back in September. On September 6, 2025, Oscar Rivera Marquez, 20, of Harrisonburg, Virginia, and Ever Antonio Iraheta Mira, 29, of Franklin […]

Pair Arrested for Weapons Possession during Traffic Stop

February 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Two men were arrested for weapons possession during a traffic stop in Uniondale. On February 20 at 1:53 a.m., officers conducted a Vehicle Traffic Law stop on a black 2023 Nissan Sentra on Paff Avenue […]

Officials Ask Younger Generation to Answer the Call

February 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Local elected officials joined first responders at the Commack Fire Department on February 20 to call on those 18 and older to volunteer at their local fire departments. According to the Suffolk […]

Home Prices Keep Going Up

February 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

$815K in Nassau, $675K in Suffolk By Hank Russell Home prices on Long Island continue to go nowhere but up, according to the latest data from the New York State Association of REALTORSⓇ (NYSAR). According […]

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 […]