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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. […]

Study Shows State Is One of Least Dependent on Federal Government

March 11, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell With the amount of money that New York State spends, one would think that the state would have its hands out asking the federal government for more money. But a study found […]

Sound Beach Man Guilty of Fatally Shooting Homeowner in Attempted Burglary

March 10, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Shot Victim in Case of Mistaken Identity A Sound Beach man was found guilty after a jury trial for his role in the fatal shooting of a homeowner during an attempted burglary at the victim’s […]

Former Northwell CEO to Discuss the State of Healthcare in New York at LIMBA

March 10, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Northwell Health CEO Emeritus Michael J. Dowling will be the guest speaker at LIMBA (Long Island Metro Business Action) on March 27 at the Candlelight Diner, located at 56 Veterans Memorial Highway in Commack, starting […]

Cohen Steps Down from Long Island Association

March 10, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Matt Cohen, the president and chief executive officer of the Long Island Association (LIA), has announced that he is stepping down from the organization when his term ends in June. Stacey Sikes, the vice president […]