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Report: State Fell Behind Nation in Small Business Growth

March 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A recent report from the New York State Comptroller’s office found that the rate of growth of small businesses in New York lagged behind the rest of the nation, while the number […]

North Hempstead Launches Master Plan Process

March 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Town of North Hempstead Department of Planning and Environmental Protection has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a consultant to partner with the town in preparing a townwide Comprehensive Master Plan. Working closely […]

Salvadoran Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder

March 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A lawful permanent resident from El Salvador was found guilty of fatally shooting another man last year. On April 3, 2025, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Suffolk County police responded to a home in Bay Shore, […]

AG Sues Lender, Citing ‘Predatory,’ ‘Abusive’ Practices

March 18, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 12 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit against OneMain Financial for illegally misleading its customers and trapping tens of thousands of borrowers in […]

East Hampton Town Board Reviews Range of Housing Proposals

March 18, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The East Hampton Town Board reviewed a series of proposals on March 17 that they said were aimed at increasing housing opportunities for year-round residents and the local workforce, including updates on a proposed affordable […]

Governor: Trump, GOP Pushed up Gas Prices

March 18, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell As New Yorkers are starting to pay more at the pump as gas prices continue to increase, Governor Kathy Hochul said the blame lies with President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans during […]

Board Sides with Unions in LIRR Contract Dispute

March 18, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A coalition of five railroad labor unions were told that they should receive raises and back pay, according to a decision made by a special board whose members were appointed by President […]

LIMBA Mourns the Loss of Longtime Member Ernie Fazio

March 17, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Long Island’s Strongest Advocate LIMBA (Long Island Metro Business Action) has announced the passing of its co-chair, Ernie Fazio, who died on March 13. Fazio was born on December 29, 1939 in Howard Beach, New […]

GOP Assembly: Fix ‘Correction System in Crisis’

March 17, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Members Seek to Reform HALT Act By Hank Russell The Assembly Republican Conference held a press conference on March 16 and was joined by New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) President […]

Freedom Fest 250 Concert and Fireworks to Be Held on July 3

March 16, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County and JVC Broadcasting have announced that Freedom Fest, the county’s official celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, presented by Suffolk County and headlined with a free concert, will take place on July 3 at […]