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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

Ja’Quan Thomas Wins Greg Sarra Award

PJ Balzer -
While there's so many talented athletes on Long Island. It's every once in a while that a district puts forth a talent like Ja'Quan...

Longwood Boys Baseball: A Fierce Competitor On The Diamond

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Hummus Fit to Establish $19 Million Food Preparation Hub in Islip

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The Expiration Date

PJ Balzer -

Town Seeks Public Input for Comprehensive Plan

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Schools & Community

Editorials

Maybe, Just Maybe…

The Editorial Board -
“Maybe - just maybe - voters don’t really disagree as much as it appears that they do.” Truer words haven’t been spoken in quite a...

Sayville Gets it Right with Financial Education

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This is How Winter is Supposed to Be

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The Interminable Politics of the NYS Executive Budget

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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

Hauppauge Girls Flag Football: Soarin’ Into the Endzone in 2026

Ashley Pavlakis -
The Eagles have practically deemed the end zone as their official home. The Hauppauge girls’ varsity flag football team has been throwing spirals, capturing...

Longwood Boys Baseball: A Fierce Competitor On The Diamond

Ashley Pavlakis -
The Longwood Lions have found their groove on the diamond this season, and nine games in, they just keep finding ways to win. The...

Comsewogue Boys Lacrosse: Consistency is Key

Ashley Pavlakis -
The Spartans have returned to the field for another season of boys varsity lacrosse. Comsewogue is off to a good start, remaining in the...

CM Boys Bring Coach “Gibby” 100th Win

PJ Balzer -
The Center Moriches boys varsity baseball team is on a tear this season so far. The boys from out east currently have a 6-1...

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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