Politics
Residents Tell Comptroller: Audit Town’s Finances
Politics
February 20, 2026
Hank Russell
Politics
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By Hank Russell A group of Hempstead Town residents — led by Joe Scianablo, who is running on the Democratic ticket for town supervisor — held a rally calling for New York State Comptroller Tom [...]
Local Girls’ Volleyball Team Honored
Education
Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D-Plainview) joined the Plainview-Old Berthage school community on February 10 for their Board of Education Student Recognition Ceremony. During the ceremony, he presented Nassau County Legislature [...]
Business
Diner Earns $252K in Rebates for New EV Charger Installation
February 19, 2026
Hank Russell
Business
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PSEG Long Island commends Sunrise Diner in Wantagh for installing two high-speed electric vehicle (EV) DC fast chargers, which the company said will help reduce “range anxiety” for area EV drivers. As a result, the [...]
Education
‘Handle with Care’ Initiative Expands into Central Islip Schools
February 19, 2026
Hank Russell
Education
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The Sheriff’s Office’s “Handle With Care” initiative recently expanded into the Central Islip Union Free School District. The program was first piloted with the Huntington School District in September 2025 and is designed to ensure [...]
Crime
18-Year-Old Male Arrested After Allegedly Stabbing, Seriously Injuring 19-Year-Old
February 19, 2026
Hank Russell
Crime
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Suffolk County police have arrested an 18-year-old after he allegedly stabbed and seriously injured a 19-year-old male in Selden. Richard Torres allegedly stabbed a 19-year-old male during an altercation in the parking lot of 949 [...]






