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Woman Arrested for Illegal Gambling at Huntington Bar

December 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested an employee of a Huntington bar for allegedly having illegal gambling on the premises. In response to community complaints, Second Precinct Crime Section officers in conjunction with New York State Liquor […]

Homeless Man Arrested for Allegedly Burglarizing Baldwin Home

December 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A homeless man was arrested for allegedly burglarizing a house in Baldwin during the summer. On August 4 at 1:03 a.m., Nassau County police officers responded to a Wesley Street residence for a burglary in […]

‘Commonsense’: GOP Senate Conference Unveils PROTECT Act

December 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri As lawmakers await the upcoming session of the New York State Legislature in Albany this coming January, bills are already hitting the docket, with their sponsors hopeful […]

Comptroller: NY’s Younger Generation Facing Tougher Economy

December 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell New York’s young adults — some members of Generation Z (born 1997-2012) and Millennials (born 1981-1996) — are facing a complex economic landscape, including higher unemployment rates, increasing costs, and larger debt […]

USPS Worker Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Items from the Mail

December 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

A United States Postal Service (USPS) worker from Mastic Beach was arrested and arraigned for allegedly stealing items from envelopes placed in the mail at the Oakdale Post Office. On November 19, 2025, Jovanni Jamison-Lewis, […]

Where Does NY Rank in Elder Abuse Prevention?

December 13, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A recent study found that New York received relatively low marks in elder abuse prevention and providing funding for eldercare services. According to WalletHub, New York was 30th in the nation, scoring […]

Suffolk Hauls In $390M through Sale of Tax-Exempt Notes

December 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy, Jr. announced the successful sale of $390 million in Tax Anticipation Notes (TANs). The tax-exempt notes were offered to provide short-term financing for the county’s operations […]

17-Year-Old Arrested in Connection with Stealing Vehicle with Child Inside

December 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police have arrested a male in connection with a vehicle that was stolen while a child was inside in Brentwood. Third Precinct police officers responded after a 2014 Honda Civic, which was running […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Commack Petit Larceny

December 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the man who allegdly stole merchandise from a Commack store. A […]

Long Island Receives Over $16M for Water Infrastructure Projects

December 12, 2025 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Long Island has received nearly $16.4 million for water infrastructure projects. The money was made available from the state, which allocated $269 million to help communities across the state affordably undertake water […]