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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

Brentwood Softball Cuts Ribbon and Get’s “W”

PJ Balzer -
What a perfect day for a softball game and even more so on a brand new softball field. This past Tuesday afternoon the Brentwood...

Floyd Tops South Fork For Senior Night

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Assemblyman DeStefano Introduces Resolution to Designate April as Bullying Prevention Month

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Islip Councilwoman Kicks Off NYS Assembly Campaign

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State Senator’s Aunt Targeted in Elder Scam

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Schools & Community

Editorials

All Politics is, and Always Has Been, Local

The Editorial Board -
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

Matt Meduri -
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

Port Jefferson Native Brian Fitzpatrick Gets MLB Call-Up

Ashley Pavlakis -
PORT JEFFERSON - The MLB is one Long Island native stronger this season as one of Port Jefferson’s own gets his first major league...

Ducks Host Frank Boulton Appreciation Night

Press Release -
CENTRAL ISLIP - The Long Island Ducks hosted “Frank Boulton Appreciation Night” at Fairfield Properties Ballpark on Saturday before a sellout crowd of 6,146. The...

Eastport-South Manor Baseball: The Sharks are In The Water

Ashley Pavlakis -
EASTPORT - It’s great to see Section XI baseball teams doing well this season! Can’t say the same for some of the professional baseball...

Ward Melville Boys Badminton: Hungry For More

Ashley Pavlakis -
Badminton was always the most fun lesson during gym class, where we got to play for an entire week. I imagine the Patriots find...

Election Coverage

Entertainment & Lifestyle

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

Madison Warren -
The iconic show Everybody Loves Raymond celebrates its thirtieth anniversary this year. In honor of the milestone and its lasting impact on national television,...

It’s Pumpkin Season!

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Civil War Day at the Islip Grange

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Cucuzza – A Taste of Sicily on Long Island!

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