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Tierney, Officials Call for Stronger State Drug Laws

Matt Meduri - April 25, 2025

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DawnMarie Kuhn Kicks Off Campaign for Islip Town Council

Matt Meduri - April 25, 2025

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Dueling Protests Outside Garbarino’s Office

Cait Crudden - April 25, 2025

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Smithtown CSD Board Candidates Write to The Messenger

Matt Meduri - April 25, 2025

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Sayville Varsity Girls’ Golf: Teeing off with Eyes on the Green

Ashley Pavlakis - April 25, 2025

Latest News

A Closer Look at Suffolk County’s Sales Tax Extension and the Road Ahead

Raheem Soto - April 25, 2025

There are few things more permanent in government than a “temporary” tax. Suffolk County’s 1% sales tax increase, first introduced in 2001 as a...

A Milestone Year for the Navy SEAL LT Michael P. Murphy Run Around the Lake – Saturday, June 28, 2025

Guest Contributor - April 25, 2025

LaLota Urges GOP to Prioritize Compassion, Responsibility in Medicaid Reform

Cait Crudden - April 25, 2025

Dueling Protests Outside Garbarino’s Office

Cait Crudden - April 25, 2025

‘Light It Up Red’ Campaign Illuminates NY’s Volunteer Firefighter Shortage

Cait Crudden - April 25, 2025

Schools & Community

East Islip Varsity Softball is Focused on ‘Today’

Ashley Pavlakis - April 25, 2025

Cover credit - James Vessalico Batters up, the East Islip Redmen have taken the field for the 2025 varsity softball season. The young squad is...

Back-to-School Event Brings Gordon Heights Community Together

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Promotion and Mobilization Ceremonies Held in Smithtown

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Smithtown High School East Celebrates the Achievements of the Class of 2024

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Sachem Budget Fails, Brookhaven Town School District Election, Budget Results

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Editorials

When Did Our State Lose Its Way?

The Editorial Board - April 25, 2025

State Capitol Building (Credit - Matt Meduri) This was the soberingly realistic question asked by Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine (R-Center Moriches) at last...

Will Recent PFAS Settlements Help Fix Suffolk’s Water Crisis?

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Leaders and Personnel Saved Suffolk from a Major Disaster

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New York City Becomes a Chess Board

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This Week Today

National, State, and Local Temperature Checks

Matt Meduri - April 25, 2025

National The world awoke Monday morning, just a day after Easter, to a significant passing, that of Pope Francis. Francis served as the leader of the...

National, State and Local Temperature Checks

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National, State and Local Temperature Checks

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National, State and Local Temperature Checks

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Sports

East Islip Varsity Softball is Focused on ‘Today’

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Cover credit - James Vessalico Batters up, the East Islip Redmen have taken the field for the 2025 varsity softball season. The young squad is...

Duck Season! Ducks Host ‘Fan Day’ for 25th Anniversary Season

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Long Island’s very own professional base-ball team has been waiting in the dugouts for a special season - their twenty-fifth in play, live from...

‘Invest in Us!’ Giglio Holds Rally for Wage Increases for Aides to Disabled People

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Last Friday, March 7, Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio (R-Baiting Hollow) held a rally attended by several hundred people at the Perry Duryea State Building in...

Women’s History Month: Highlighting Sam Faber

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Cover credit - University of New Hampshire Women’s Hockey Program The month of March is Women’s History Month, which means we honor the contributions of...

Election Coverage

The Messenger Goes on the Ground in Nevada Ahead of 2024 Election

Matt Meduri - October 17, 2024

Biden Reveals Fear Of Trump With Debate Rules

Guest Contributor - May 24, 2024

Does RFK Really Have a Shot?

The Editorial Board - May 3, 2024

Suffolk and Nassau County Republican Committees Endorse Donald J. Trump for President

Guest Contributor - March 29, 2024

George Santos Fooled by Fake Twitter Account

Matt Meduri - March 14, 2024

Entertainment & Lifestyle

It’s Pumpkin Season!

Guest Contributor - October 10, 2024

By Nancy Vallarella When the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, it’s officially pumpkin season on Long Island! While many pumpkins end up as...

Civil War Day at the Islip Grange

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Cucuzza – A Taste of Sicily on Long Island!

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Eleazer’s Soul Food Is on Its Way to Mastic

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