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[ April 2, 2026 ] Consumer Sentiment Statewide Drops to Lowest Level in 4 Years State & Regional News
[ April 2, 2026 ] West Babylon Man Pleads Guilty to Crash That Killed Pedestrian Dangerous Roads
[ April 2, 2026 ] Is New York’s Public Finance Board Corrupt? Op Eds
[ April 2, 2026 ] Venezuelan National Indicted for Allegedly Stabbing Acquaintance Crime
[ April 2, 2026 ] Renewable Energy/STEM Center Receives LEED Gold Certification Education

Bipartisan Bill Would Put the Brakes on Excessive Fees

March 25, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A local state senator recently introduced a bill with an assemblyman from a neighboring state that they said will keep law-abiding motorists from being socked with fees and administrative charges if they […]

Second Man Indicted for 2021 Acid-Throwing Attack in Elmont

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suspect Was Victim’s Ex-Boyfriend A second Brooklyn man was indicted for participating in the 2021 alleged attack on a 21-year-old woman outside of her home in Elmont, causing her significant burn injuries. On March 17, […]

Smithtown Earns AAA Bond Rating from Moody’s

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Town of Smithtown has once again secured a AAA bond rating for its 2026 Public Improvement Serial Bonds — the highest rating that can be achieved. Moody’s reaffirmed Smithtown’s AAA bond rating, citing stable […]

DA: Bail Reform, Anti-ICE Laws Freed Alleged Illegal Immigrant Accused of Rape

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A Guatemalan national who was reportedly in this country illegally has been indicted for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl in his care. The defendant was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a […]

Where Does Blakeman Stand on Minimum Wage?

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The New York State Democratic Committee took Nassau County Executive and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman to task for pushing for a “small minimum wage,” which they say hurts New York workers. […]

Oyster Bay Offers Tax Breaks for Fully Disabled Veterans

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

The Oyster Bay Town Board recently voted to approve property tax exemptions for fully disabled veterans. A new state measure allows local municipalities to pass legislation offering a full 100% tax exemption to veterans with […]

Prior Felon Sentenced for Gun Possession outside Baby Shower

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Central Islip man was sentenced to 24 years to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of weapon possession during a January 2024 shooting that occurred in the parking lot of a […]

18-Year-Old Arrested for Allegedly Shooting Man during Argument

March 23, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Victim Seriously Injured, Hospitalized Suffolk County police arrested an 18-year-old man after he shot and seriously injured another man in Coram. A group of men were engaged in an argument in front of the apartment […]

Bellerose Man Arrested for Endangering Welfare of Child

March 22, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Bellerose man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to lure a teenage girl into his vehicle. On March 18 at 7:30 p.m., Robert Chapman allegedly approached a 15-year-old girl in the parking lot of […]

‘Molotov Madness’: Cocktail Arrests Spark Bail Reform, Sanctuary Debate

March 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri On March 1, 2026, Suffolk County Police arrested three El Salvadoran nationals in the United States illegally, who were found in possession of two Molotov Cocktails and […]