Politics & Government

Governor Kathy Hochul (D) has announced increased counterterrorism efforts in the wake of the recent Israel-Hamas war. The announcement has been made in light of recent pro-Palestine protests and demonstrations that have taken New York...

There is little to no doubt that the most pressing question ahead of next month’s elections is that of water quality, namely how it relates to Suffolk County’s handling of the issue.  Since Suffolk County...

This week, residents of Smithtown will be able to vote for their representatives for the Library Board. Smithtown Library Elections will be held on Tuesday, October 10.  With libraries themselves acting as centers for resources,...

Candidate: Legislator Trish Bergin  Residence: East Islip  Office: Suffolk County Legislature District Ten  First Elected: 2021  Party Endorsements: Republican, Conservative  Notable Endorsements (including, but not limited to): All of law enforcement, labor unions, Suffolk Community College faculty  After winning a...

National  A high-profile United States Senator is facing legal trouble for the second time in several years.  Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) has been indicted on federal corruption and bribery charges, alleging that he provided sensitive information...

Candidate: Lillian Clayman  Residence: Port Jefferson  Office Sought: Brookhaven Town Supervisor  Previous Elected Office: Mayor of Hamden, Connecticut (1991-1997)  Party Endorsements: Democratic, Working Families  Notable Endorsements: Long Island Federation of Labor, CWA Local 1109, UAW Region 9, 1199SEIU United...

After Labor Day’s unofficial kickoff of the campaigns, September now sees the action fully commence as door-knockings, fundraisers, and campaign appearances will consume local and social media from now until Election Day.  The Messenger intends...

No doubt a massive issue regarding Suffolk politics is that of home-rule and local people. We’ve had no shortage of people from outside Suffolk who have tried to claim office here in recent cycles....

Candidate: Tom McCarthy  Residence: Smithtown Hamlet  Office Sought: Smithtown Clerk  First Elected:   Party Endorsements: Republican, Conservative  Notable Endorsements: The only endorsement sought is that of the people who vote on November 7  Vacant since Vinny Puleo (R-Nesconset) was elected County...

The campaign season is now in full swing as both parties are door-knocking, fundraising, picture-posing, and policy pledging with just about two months to go until Election Day.  A brief recap for those acclimating back...

National  Top national news this week comes out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, as a dilemma of Constitutional interpretation embroils between the governor and a city sheriff.   Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issued an emergency order on...

National  The 2024 Presidential election is officially underway as eight Republican candidates convened in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last Wednesday night for the first debate of the season.  The night was markedly different than what some expected as...