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[ March 31, 2026 ] Local College Earns Military Friendly® School Designation Education
[ March 31, 2026 ] Blakeman: DMV is ‘Failing’ on Commercial Driver’s License Enforcement Politics
[ March 31, 2026 ] Poll: Hochul’s Lead Drops by Seven Points Politics
[ March 31, 2026 ] The Hypocrisy of the ‘No Kings’ Protests Op Eds
[ March 31, 2026 ] Trio from Guatemala Each Sentenced for Farmingdale Killing Crime

Nesconset Man in Jail for Killing Ex-Girlfriend Indicted for Conspiracy

March 20, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Nesconset man has been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a plan to have the home of her ex-girlfriend burglarized, while he awaits trial for her murder. According to the investigation, Austin Lynch allegedly conspired with […]

Long Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Ax Attack on Ex-Coworker

March 20, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Long Beach man pleaded guilty today to attempted murder for striking a 60-year-old former coworker several times in the head and face with an axe, nearly killing him. On February 13, 2025, at approximately […]

AG: Home Solar Company Generated $275M in NYS by Deceiving Customers

March 19, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against a home solar power company, alleging that it promised its customers free or low-cost solar panels and home services, then misled its customers to […]

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 […]