Politics & Government
Lupinacci Campaign Accused of Finance Violations
The tumultuous primary for Huntington Town Supervisor culminates next week in the Tuesday primary that pits incumbent Town Supervisor Ed Smyth (R-Huntington Bay) against...
Smith Condemns “Judicial Gerrymandering” by Albany Democrats, Calls for Federal Intervention
Assemblyman warns of partisan court-rigging as legislative session nears end
Albany, NY – With just days left in the 2025 legislative session, Assemblyman Doug Smith...
Lupinacci Screened with Democratic Committees Before Primary Run
Questions of party loyalty and electoral subterfuge are well underway in the Town of Huntington.
Town Councilwoman Brooke Lupinacci (R-Lloyd Neck), who was elected to...
Assemblyman Smith Blasts Albany Budget Delay Impacting Schools
Assemblyman Doug Smith, Ranking Member of the Assembly Education Committee and a former high school math teacher, sharply criticized Albany’s failure to pass a...
Congressman LaLota’s Bipartisan Bill to Combat Fentanyl and Xylazine Epidemic Heads to President’s Desk
Cover credit - Matt Meduri
Congressman Nick LaLota (R-Amityville), a member of the Homeland Security Committee, announced a significant legislative victory as his bipartisan bill,...
Congressmen Garbarino and LaLota Vote to Prevent Government Shutdown
Congressmen Andrew Garbarino (R-Bayport) and Nick LaLota (R-Amityville) joined a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers in voting for the American Relief Act, a measure that...
Assemblyman Smith’s Record Toy Drive Brings Holiday Hope
In a powerful demonstration of compassion and community spirit, Assemblyman Doug Smith’s 14th Annual Holiday Toy Drive has set a new record, collecting over...
Smith Reacts to Rockefeller Report on School Aid
Assemblyman Doug Smith, the Ranking Member of the New York State Assembly Education Committee, responded to the Rockefeller Institute of Government’s recommendations for reforming...
Smith Reacts to Rockefeller Report on School Aid
Assemblyman Doug Smith, the Ranking Member of the New York State Assembly Education Committee, responded to the Rockefeller Institute of Government’s recommendations for reforming...
LI Sales Tax Collections Up 1.7%
By Hank Russell
Long Island saw an increase in its sales tax collections this past quarter, based on a recent report from the New York...
State Provides $20 Million in Funding for Resiliency Repairs and Upgrades
By Hank RussellCover credit - Image by Wirestock on Freepik
Governor Kathy Hochul (D) announced on November 4 that up to $20 million is available...
Endorsements for 2024: The Messenger’s Picks for Islip
Andrew Garbarino
for NY’s 2nd Congressional District
Andrew Garbarino had immensely large shoes to fill with the retirement of Peter King (R-Seaford) in 2020. Since then,...
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