The Islip Messenger

New Twists on Butternut Squash Soup

By Nancy Vallarella Butternut squash is a fall staple, gracing autumn menus with its sweet, nutty flavor and vibrant color. It’s easy to grow, lasts

National, State and Local Temperature Checks

National Apart from the federal elections, states had their own say with ballot measures, with abortion and marijuana being focal points. Abortion rights measures failed

Letter from Senator Mattera

By Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey Dear Editor, It is truly an honor to be reelected by the residents of the Second Senate District. I want

Statement on Proposition Two’s Passage

By Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey With Prop 2’s overwhelming approval, Suffolk County can now embark on a long-term plan to expand and upgrade Suffolk’s aging

Powering Long Island’s Future

By Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine We are facing an energy crisis across this country. On Long Island, our power grid is fragile and susceptible

The Art of the Comeback, Indeed

Everyone knows that Donald Trump wrote The Art of the Deal, so much so, in fact, that it was a cornerstone of his 2016 campaign.But

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