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Governor: ‘We Need More Time’ on Climate Mandate Deadline

March 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell In a surprising turnaround, Governor Kathy Hochul said that she would like the state Legislature to hit pause on setting the deadline for the state’s climate mandate, saying it would be costly […]

Local Groups Form Workforce Development Roundtable

March 13, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Purpose Is to Develop an Action Plan on Long Island The Long Island Association (LIA) and Institute for Workforce Advancement have partnered to form the Long Island Workforce Development Roundtable. The roundtable will be co-chaired […]

Official Calls for Improvements to 9/11 Health Program

March 12, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A local Congressman is calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to make improvements to the health program for those who responded to the September 11, 2001 attacks and […]

Court Denies Expansion of Empire Wind Stop-Work Order

March 12, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A federal judge denied the Trump administration’s request to expand a stop-work order on a local wind project. On March 11, U.S. District Court Judge Carl Nichols ruled that the White House’s […]

East Hampton Adopts Stay of Enforcement for Updated Certificates of Occupancy Requirement

March 12, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The East Hampton Town Board has temporarily paused enforcement of the Town Code section that requires updated Certificates of Occupancy (COs) for property transfers. The resolution temporarily pauses enforcement of Local Law […]

Ridge Man Sentenced To 23 Years to Life for Murdering Ex-Girlfriend

March 12, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Ridge man was sentenced to 23 years to life in prison after pleading guilty in January to fatally shooting his former girlfriend over a perceived financial debt. On June 6, 2025, at approximately 12:30 […]

Town Grants Tax Relief to Spouses of Fallen Police Officers

March 12, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board recently approved a new property tax exemption to support the surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty. The measure, adopted unanimously […]

DA: Trio Who Allegedly Had Molotov Cocktails Released Due to Bail Reform

March 11, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Three Salvadoran nationals were arraigned on charges of allegedly possessing two Molotov cocktails and a gasoline canister during a traffic stop in Brentwood. Following the arraignment, all three defendants were released because the offense was […]

North Hempstead State of the Town Focused on Tax Relief, Infrastructure Investment, Major Projects

March 11, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell In a State of the Town address highlighting fiscal responsibility, innovation, and community investment, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena detailed major accomplishments and ambitious plans that she said are designed to […]

Blakeman Delivers State of the County

March 11, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman delivered its State of the County at the Legislative Building in Mineola on March 9. The 22-minute speech focused heavily on public safety and his recent accomplishments. […]