Politics
Officials: Let’s Get Back to Work on Wind Project
Long Island News
February 7, 2026
Hank Russell
Long Island News
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By Hank Russell Elected and union officials, as well as business leaders, convened in front of the Long Island Association’s headquarters in Melville on February 6, urging the U.S. Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management [...]
Legislation Calls for Better Mental Health, Suicide Prevention for Vets
State & Regional News
February 7, 2026
Hank Russell
State & Regional News
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By Hank Russell Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C-Northport) joined Assemblyman Steve Stern, Chair of the Veterans Committee (D-Dix Hills) at a press conference in Albany on February 5 to focus on veteran mental health, suicide prevention [...]
Crime
NYS, Nassau Shootings Down, But Suffolk Sees Uptick
February 7, 2026
Hank Russell
Crime
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By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a statewide decline in shooting incidents, injuries and deaths. While that may be the case, when looking deeper into the numbers, the statistics are a mixed bag, [...]
Op Eds
Verdict Puts Stake in Heart of Child Mutilation Industry
February 7, 2026
Hank Russell
Op Eds
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By Steve Levy Little attention has been given to a landmark verdict this past month that awarded $2 million to an individual who had her breasts removed by doctors who, the jury claimed, pressured the [...]
Dangerous Roads
Indian Citizen Extradited to Nassau Pleads Guilty to Role in 20-Year-Old Fatal Crash
February 7, 2026
Hank Russell
Dangerous Roads
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An Indian citizen extradited in September 2025 to face manslaughter charges for a 20-year-old high-speed-crash on Old Country Road in Hicksville that killed a 44-year-old man pleaded guilty. On April 11, 2005, at approximately 6:00 [...]







