Politics & Government
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 $10,000 worth of toys for families affected by domestic violence,...
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 the state’s Foundation Aid formula, pledging a thorough review to...
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 the state’s Foundation Aid formula, pledging a thorough review to...
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 Comptroller’s office. During each of those three months, the...
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 for eligible homeowners in flood-prone areas to make proactive flood...
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, however, Garbarino has fit into the role well and continually...
Endorsements for 2024: The Messenger’s Picks for Brookhaven
Nick LaLota
for New York’s First Congressional District
Since taking office less than two years ago, Congressman Nick LaLota has been a firm leader for Suffolk County in the U.S. House. Being a freshman in the...
Endorsements for 2024: The Messenger’s Picks
Donald Trump for U.S. President
Few movements are of the construction and fiber of what Donald Trump has been able to muster since he came down the Trump Tower escalator in June 2015. His entrance...
The Messenger’s Final Election Forecast
The Messenger has been covering and forecasting the national elections since the summer. Our presidential forecast showed former President Donald Trump (R-FL) with 235 electoral votes and Vice President Kamala Harris (D-CA) with 225...
Fourth Senate District Candidate Spotlight
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Senator Monica Martinez
Candidate: Senator Monica MartinezResidence: BrentwoodFirst Elected: 2022Prior Elected Experience: New York State Senator, Third District (2019-2021), Suffolk County Legislator, Ninth District (2014-2019)Committees: Chair of Local Government; Alcoholism and Substance...
Twelfth Assembly District Candidate Spotlight
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Assemblyman Keith Brown
Candidate: Keith BrownResidence: NorthportFirst Elected: 2020Prior Elected Office: NoneOffice Sought: New York’s Twelfth Assembly DistrictParty Lines: Republican, ConservativeCommittees: Ranking Member on Alcoholism and Substance Use; Judiciary; Environmental Conservation; HousingEndorsements:...
Third Assembly District Candidate Spotlight
Assemblyman Joe DeStefano
Candidate: Joe DeStefanoResidence: MedfordFirst Elected: 2018Prior Elected Office: NoneOffice Sought: New York’s Third Assembly DistrictParty Lines: Republican, ConservativeCommittees: Ranking Member on Governmental Employees; Labor; Transportation; Correction; Ways and Means; AgingEndorsements: AFL-CIO, LIFL,...