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Suffolk County's Independent Local Newspaper - The Messenger Papers

The Messenger Papers delivers hyperlocal news across Brookhaven, Islip, Smithtown, and Suffolk County. We cover local government, schools, public safety, business, community events, and Long Island high school sports through our weekly print and digital editions.
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Latest News

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Celebrates the Class of 2026

Press Release -
Earl L. Vandermeulen High School proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026, marking a memorable milestone as seniors crossed the stage to...

Red, White, and Blue Block Party for America’s 250th

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Officials Warn of Gold Scam, Legislators Take Action

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Cipher Room Opens in Smithtown

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Commack Alum Aims to Put Long Island on the Map in MLB Draft

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Schools & Community

Editorials

All Politics is, and Always Has Been, Local

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It’s that time of year again and we at The Messenger are not resting on our laurels in urging the community to hit the...

Maybe, Just Maybe…

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Sayville Gets it Right with Financial Education

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This is How Winter is Supposed to Be

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This Week Today

This Week Today: 3-12-2026

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National, State, and Local Temperature Checks National It was a tumultuous week in Washington. The 2026 Iran War continues to unfurl across the Middle East. The U.S....

This Week Today: 2-12-2026

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This Week Today: 1-29-2026

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This Week Today

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Sports

The Best Side of Sports on Display

PJ Balzer -
The summer of 2026 has been great for sports overall. We've had some really good soccer matches, baseball games and drafts. Several local baseball...

Sayville Wrestling: Gary Pesko Earns “Lifetime Service to Wrestling” Award

Ashley Pavlakis -
Gary Pesko is a household name in the varsity wrestling world. Pesko is the head coach of the Sayville Golden Flashes Varsity Wrestling team....

Commack Alum Aims to Put Long Island on the Map in MLB Draft

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By Jacob Infald COMMACK - As the July 11 MLB Draft approaches, 2023 Commack High School graduate Chris McHugh is preparing to have his dream...

Commack Pitcher Overcomes Adversity to Become Rookie of the Year

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By Jacob Infald COMMACK - Commack High School baseball alum Chris Messina just capped off an exceptional freshman campaign pitching at Division I Fairleigh Dickinson...

Election Coverage

Entertainment & Lifestyle

St. James Dancer Hits Her Stride

Madison Warren -
ST. JAMES - For 43 years, Dance Arts Development Center (DADC), with locations in Islip Terrace and St. James, has been dedicated to building...

‘Everybody Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years’ Opens in Stony Brook

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It’s Pumpkin Season!

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Civil War Day at the Islip Grange

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