Politics & Government

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

Cover credit - nysenate.gov 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...

Cover credit - nyassembly.gov 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:...

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,...

Cover credit - nysenate.gov Senator Anthony Palumbo Candidate: Anthony PalumboResidence: New SuffolkFirst Elected: 2020Prior Elected Office: Second Assembly District, 2013-2021Office Sought: New York’s First Senate DistrictParty Lines: Republican, ConservativeCommittees: Ranking Member on Judiciary; Ranking Member on...

By Louis CivelloCover photo: Civello (left) presenting Congressman Jim Jordan (right) the PBA’s endorsement of President Trump (Credit - Matt Meduri) Our country’s law enforcement faces an unprecedented crisis. Violent crime is up, our border...