Polls

18-Year-Old Indicted for Carrying Gun at Mall

Crime

December 23, 2024 Hank Russell Crime Comments Off

Loaded Pistol Fell Out of His Pocket during Fight on “Black Friday” An East Patchogue man has been indicted on felony weapons charges following a brawl in the food court of the Smith Haven Mall [...]

Town Receives $260K for Phosphorus Removal System

Long Island News

December 23, 2024 Hank Russell Long Island News Comments Off

By Hank Russell The Town of Shelter Island received $260,000 from New York State for Phase I of the Fresh Pond In-Waterbody Nutrient Control program, which will remove phosphorus from the water. The funding comes [...]

Dangerous Roads

Speed Awareness Devices Placed Near School

December 23, 2024 Hank Russell Dangerous Roads Comments Off

Responding to concerns expressed by parents and community members about speeding on Washington Avenue in Plainview, Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D-Plainview) announced the installation of two speed awareness devices that [...]

Long Island News

Man Falls from Moving Vehicle at Gas Station

December 23, 2024 Hank Russell Long Island News Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating after a man was seriously injured when he fell from a rolling vehicle. Jeremy Warren pulled his 2020 Ford up to a gas pump at Mobil, located [...]

Politics

Epi-Pen Bill Blocked in Legislature

December 23, 2024 Hank Russell Politics Comments Off

By Hank Russell The Republican-majority Nassau County Legislature blocked a bill that would have required police officers to carry epinephrine auto-injectors in their patrol cars, much to the dismay of the Democrats. As previously published [...]

Do you believe these drones flying over Long Island pose a national security threat?

Do you agree with the judge’s decision to dismiss manslaughter charges against Daniel Penny?

Do you think Suffolk County was right to eliminate the red-light camera program?

How much did you spend on Thanksgiving dinner this year?

Should those who are just released from prison have their criminal records sealed from prospective employers and landlords?

Should passing the Regents exam be eliminated as a prerequisite to graduate high school?

Do you believe that the Electoral College should be abolished?

Who will you vote for this presidential election?

Which issue matters to you the most?

Do you agree with the judge’s decision that the state’s law requiring even-year elections is unconstitutional?

Based on your finances, how soon do you plan to retire?

Do you believe AI will do more harm or more good in dispersing information about the election and the candidates?

Do you believe Nassau County spent too much money on Donald Trump’s rally?

Do you believe parents should be held criminally responsible if their child commits a mass shooting in school?

Do you support making September 11 a federal holiday?

Do you believe children should be taught in schools the events that happened on September 11, 2001?

Would you support a statewide ban on wearing masks in public?

Will you vote for the Equal Rights Amendment in November?

Do you believe that Voter ID will ensure fair elections?

Do you believe that a recession is coming?

Do you support President Biden’s proposed Supreme Court reforms, including term limits for justices, no presidential immunity, ethics rules and “packing” the court?

Do you support the proposed Las Vegas Sands Casino project in Nassau County?

Do you agree with Donald Trump choosing J.D. Vance as his vice president?

What are your thoughts about the school bus safety program?

Do you believe Joe Biden will be replaced as the Democratic presidential candidate?