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[ March 17, 2026 ] Sometimes a Picture Paints 1,000 Words Op Eds
[ March 17, 2026 ] LIMBA Mourns the Loss of Longtime Member Ernie Fazio Business
[ March 17, 2026 ] GOP Assembly: Fix ‘Correction System in Crisis’ Politics
[ March 17, 2026 ] Two Killed, One Arrested in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Southern State Dangerous Roads
[ March 16, 2026 ] Freedom Fest 250 Concert and Fireworks to Be Held on July 3 Long Island News

Court Lets Congestion Pricing Stand

March 4, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A federal judge ruled against President Donald Trump’s efforts to shut down New York City’s congestion pricing program, calling the president’s actions illegal, “arbitrary and capricious.” U.S. District Court Judge Lewis J. […]

Blakeman Cuts into Hochul’s Lead

March 4, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Governor’s Favorability Rating Falls By Hank Russell Despite trailing by double digits, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has made inroads in his run for governor as he has been chipping away at Kathy Hochul’s lead, […]

Report: New York Has Second-Highest Tax Rate in U.S.

March 4, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell It should come as no surprise to any taxpayer in New York that the state has one of the highest tax rates in the nation. A recent report came out to back […]

Ex-PTA Vice President Arraigned for Grand Larceny

March 4, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Sag Harbor woman was arrested and arraigned for allegedly stealing over $10,000 from the Sag Harbor Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA). According to the investigation, Hope Livingston served as the Sag Harbor Elementary […]

Judge Grants Town’s Motion to Dismiss Claims over EPCAL Sale

March 3, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The Town of Riverhead received a decision rendered by Suffolk County Supreme Court Justice David Reilly regarding the lawsuit commenced by Calverton Aviation Technology (CAT) over the town’s decision to terminate the […]

Blakeman Calls for Voting Integrity

March 3, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

NYS Dems: He’s an ‘Election Denier’ By Hank Russell Members of the New York State Democratic Party threw some names early and often at Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman over the topic of elections, with […]

Brazilian Immigrant Indicted for Allegedly Murdering Estranged Wife

March 2, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A lawful permanent resident from Brazil was indicted for allegedly stabbing his estranged wife to death. On February 12, 2026, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Marcos Aurelio Marques-Leal went to Adriana Barbosa’s residence in Farmingville, where […]

Two Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Jet Skis, Boat

March 2, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Two New York City men were indicted for allegedly stealing numerous jet skis and a boat in Suffolk County during the fall of 2024. Willis Estrella Genao and Carlos Torres Rodriguez were allegedly involved in […]

Crime Alert: Wanted for Lake Grove Petit Larceny

March 2, 2026 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 woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Lake Grove store. […]

Real Estate Expert Sees Even More Bidding Wars on Long Island

March 2, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Says This Will Be Caused by Interest Rates Falling Below 6% Mortgage rates have fallen below 6% for the first time in more than three years — a psychological and financial milestone that could re-energize […]