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Trader Joe’s Opens New Location in Miller Place

February 18, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the new Trader Joe’s at 300 Route 25A in Miller Place on February 16. “Trader Joe’s is a welcome addition […]

Comptroller Speaks about Internships at Professional Development Day

February 18, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy, Jr. took to the stage at Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) on February 10 to emphasize the transformative impact of student internships. This workshop, organized by the college’s Faculty […]

Two from NYC Arrested for Allegedly Scamming 92-Year-Old out of $250K

February 17, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Two New York City residents were arrested for allegedly deceiving a 92-year-old victim into believing that he won an $18 million Publishers Clearing House Prize and that he had to pay $250,000 in taxes and […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Commack Assault

February 17, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the man who allegedly assaulted an employee in a Commack convenience store […]

State Seeks Ideas on How to Streamline Government

February 17, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The state has recently launched EXPRESS NY (Expediting Processes and Regulations to Enable Streamlined Services), a new statewide effort to make government work better by tackling outdated and burdensome regulations, policies, and practices that stand […]

Blakeman Accepts GOP Nomination for Governor

February 17, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accepted the Republican nomination for Governor of New York. He said accepting the nomination means delivering a sweeping indictment of Kathy Hochul’s record and pledging to fix […]

Assemblyman Says He Won’t Seek Re-Election

February 16, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A local assemblyman has announced that he will not seek another term. Keith Brown (R,C-Northport), a three-term elected official, said he will not seek a fourth term. “This decision was a difficult […]

Commercial Burglary in South Farmingdale

February 16, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County police are investigating a commercial burglary that took place in South Farmingdale. On February 16 at 3:20 a.m., officers from the Eighth Precinct responded to Evergreen Smoke Shop, located at 199 Merritts Road […]

Police Assist in Birth of Baby Girl in Westbury

February 16, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Nassau County police responded to a case involving the birth of a baby girl in Westbury. On February 16 at 2:30 a.m., Third Precinct officers responded to a Westbury residence for a call of a […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Riverhead Petit Larceny

February 16, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police Department Crime Control Unit officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the man who allegedly stole merchandise from a Riverhead store. A man […]