Politics & Government
Nassau Dems Claim Blakeman Made ‘Backroom Deal’ with Trump Campaign
By Hank RussellCover photo: (L-R) Nassau County Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Legislator Koslow, and Legislator Mulé (Credit - Nassau County Legislative Minority)
A day after former president Donald Trump held a rally at Nassau Coliseum,...
The Messenger’s Presidential Forecast; 2024 Election is No Better Than a Coin Toss
We’ve recently unveiled our forecasts for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House. At a glance, Republicans have an overwhelming chance of taking control of the Senate, via a virtual lock on flipping West Virginia...
U.S. Senate Elections Forecast – A Brutal Map for Democrats
Elections for the U.S. Senate are held every two years. Senate seats are divided into three classes, mostly to ensure that roughly one-third of the Senate is up for re-election every two years, special...
Here’s How Kamala Harris’ VP Pick Responded to the George Floyd Riots
By Tyler O’Neil | AMAC Outside Contributor
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s record amid the 2020 George Floyd riots in Minneapolis has received renewed scrutiny after Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president,...
Congressman LaLota Recognized as One of the Most Bipartisan Members of Congress
In an era marked by political polarization and gridlock, Congressman Nick LaLota (R, NY-01) has emerged as a beacon of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill. LaLota, representing the First Congressional District of New York, has...
Assemblyman Smith: State Education Budget is “Tale of Two States”
In January, Governor Kathy Hochul proposed a budget that included devastating cuts to 337 suburban and rural school districts across the state, including $78 million in cuts to 44 Long Island schools. In response...
Smith Seeks Accountability on COVID-19 Nursing Home Order Anniversary
A Guest Column written by New York State Assemblyman Doug Smith
Four years have elapsed since a controversial executive order by former Governor Andrew Cuomo's health department set off a chain of events culminating in...
George Santos Fooled by Fake Twitter Account
Users of X (formerly Twitter) were treated to the ultimately irony this morning. Professional fraudster and disgraced former Congressman George Santos (R-Queens) was apparently fooled by a fraudulent X account, and baited in to...
Palumbo, Giglio, LaLota, Thiele Host Environmental Roundtable
Long Island’s unique proximity and relationship with the surrounding natural environment is one of constant discussion, importance, and planning. A thin sandbar surrounded by water, Long Island relies on its environment to sustain itself...
Suozzi Wins NY-03 Special, Wins Crucial Seat for Dems
The political world is no stranger to shocks and characters, but few perhaps eclipse the shocking character of former Congressman George Santos (R-Queens). Shortly after winning the Nassau-northern Queens-based Third Congressional District in...
Port Jeff and Mastic Beach Receive Highwater Rescue Vehicles
Long Island’s precarious environmental situation has been a top priority of elected and local leaders for decades. The geography of the island and its regular experiences of weather extremes make it more susceptible to...
‘Vocal with Governor Hochul’
Last month, Governor Kathy Hochul (D) submitted her proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year. Not only is the $233 billion plan the largest proposal in state history, but it’s also drawn the ire...