Politics
Report: Financial Information from District Was Not Accurate or Complete
Education
December 19, 2025
Hank Russell
Education
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Board Never Received Financials on Time By Hank Russell A recent report from the New York State Comptroller’s office found that local school district officials submitted financial information to the board that was reportedly inaccurate, [...]
Town Helps Shelter Pets Look for ‘Home for the Holidays’
Long Island News
December 19, 2025
Hank Russell
Long Island News
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The Town of Smithtown has launched a uniquely creative community campaign aimed at giving the Animal Shelter’s longest residents a chance at the loving families they’ve waited for years to find. The initiative, called “Home for [...]
Education
Excelsior Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted
December 19, 2025
Hank Russell
Education
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Deadline Is February 3, 2026 The Excelsior Scholarship application is currently open for students attending college during the 2026 spring semester. The spring Excelsior application allows eligible students who plan to enroll full-time at a [...]
Dangerous Roads
Man Arrested Following Road Rage Altercation
December 19, 2025
Hank Russell
Dangerous Roads
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Suffolk County police arrested a man following a road rage altercation that occurred this week. On December 13, Wilson Torres and John Alston III were both traveling northbound on Broadhollow Road when the men engaged [...]
Op Eds
Islip Correctly Rejected Refuting Its Party Boss Ethics Law
December 19, 2025
Hank Russell
Op Eds
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When I was county executive, I passed legislation that prohibited political party leaders and officers from having positions on county boards or holding county office, The rationale for this ethics reform was obvious. Party leaders [...]







