Politics

By Hank Russell With the presence of two Republican and two Democrat members of Congress from Long Island in the same room, one would think that there would be fireworks, but, in fact, it was […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Raheem Soto Picture this: a pack of bright, fruity gummies that look just like candy sitting on a kitchen counter. A kid sees them, grabs a handful, and before […]

By Hank Russell A local assemblyman is calling on Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D,WF-Yonkers) and Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie (D-Bronx) to conduct a forensic audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority […]

Says County Executive Sat on $2.1B in Unspent Funds By Hank Russell Nassau County Democratic lawmakers, led by Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove) and Public Safety Committee Ranking Member Legislator Seth I. Koslow (D-Merrick), […]

By Lindsay Press The Long Island Association (LIA) is hosting its annual “What’s New in Washington” event on March 28, which will feature guest panelists and Long Island members of Congress Nick LaLota (R-Rocky Point), […]

By Hank Russell Joined by Republican members of the New York State Senate, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly was in Albany to demand from Governor Kathy Hochul that discovery reforms must be included in […]

Accuse Blakeman of Politicizing Public Safety Funding By Hank Russell Members of the Nassau County Legislature’s Democratic Minority held a press conference inside their media room in Mineola to rail against County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s […]

By Hank Russell A large crowd came out to hear Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine speak about what is in store for the county. Some of the topics included transportation, housing, funding and sewers. The […]

By Hank Russell At his State of the County address on March 12, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman was quick to point out the bright spots in his administration as evidence of why he deserves […]

By Hank Russell Although neither one has shared their political ambitions for next year, Bruce Blakeman and Michael Lawler are considered to be the top two Republican challengers in the chase for governor. For the […]