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Trump Takes Bait, Harris Reads from Script
The headline pretty much sums up the debate held on Tuesday night between former President Donald Trump (R-FL) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D-CA). So, if the headline confirms your expectations, but if you...
Kudos to Supervisor Wehrheim
In light of recent controversial developments in Smithtown, the community has been understandably confused and even outraged at the prospects of some of these projects, chief among them being the Kings Park rail yard.For...
To Never Forget
We see and hear these words plastered on social media, television, and the editorial pages of newspapers every year.But when words are repeated so often, they lose their edge, through no fault of their...
If Biden’s Candidacy Didn’t Count, Then the First Debate Didn’t Count
As we all know, the first presidential debate held in late June is what single-handedly changed the race. Our editorial from the June 27 edition of The Messenger said exactly that. President Biden’s (D-DE)...
A Member of the Most Well-Known Democratic Family Endorses Trump
In perhaps one of the most surprising boomerangs of the many thrown thus far in the 2024 election, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has abandoned his long-shot Independent bid for the White House and has...
2024 DNC Doesn’t Understand It’s Own Irony
The 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) has wrapped up and the election is officially on: former President Donald Trump (R-FL) and freshman Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) will face Vice President Kamala Harris (D-CA) and...
County Non-Profit Legislation Sparks an Important Conversation
The latest legislation introduced by Legislators Trish Bergin (R-East Islip) and Rob Trotta (R-Fort Salonga) poses an important question that is likely to be mired by inaccurate headlines and the quasi-justified public outrage those...
Welcome Home, Indeed
The latest news of the Hauppauge Veterans Memorial finding a permanent home in Blydenburgh Park is a testament to tenacity of our local leaders and the justly-deserved recognition and honor to a group of...
Avlon Faces More Questions from More Outlets, Local Journalism Vindicated
The Messenger takes great pride in the fact that we were the first outlet to investigate residency claims by ex-CNN anchor John Avlon (D-Gramercy Park) in his bid to unseat freshman Congressman Nick LaLota...
Election 2024: World Peace or ‘Mostly Peaceful’
The complete rollercoaster that has been the 2024 presidential contest is now practically complete, with both party leaders having at least presumptively clinched their nominations and having selected their running mates.Last week, we asked...
LaLota: Bringing Home the Bacon Where it Counts
We’d be remiss if we didn’t take the opportunity to thank Congressman Nick LaLota (R, NY-01) for his most recent procurement of almost $4 million from an appropriations budget that has been earmarked for...
Can Any VP Save the VP?
As the 2024 election continues to barrel into territory previously uncharted for generations, if ever, the time is almost near for Vice President Kamala Harris (D-CA) to pick a running mate.The media is already...
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