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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

Maybe, Just Maybe…

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“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

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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

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...

Floyd Tops South Fork For Senior Night

PJ Balzer -
The William Floyd boys’ varsity lacrosse team fought out a tough game against South Fork this past week. The Colonials perseverance led them to...

The Spallina’s: Where Lacrosse Runs In The Family

Ashley Pavlakis -
Another day, another article about lacrosse. As I’ve discussed previously, the women’s lacrosse pipeline on Long Island runs deep. Though this article is not...

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

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

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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