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Brentwood Loses a Coach and Father to Many
Coach Ron Eden was much more than a soccer coach. He was a mentor, a Father figure, a leader, and a man who deeply...
Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Celebrates the Class of 2026
Earl L. Vandermeulen High School proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026, marking a memorable milestone as seniors crossed the stage to...
All School District Results for Smithtown
Note: For clarity and brevity, please acknowledge the legend for interpreting the results.
H.S. / M.S. = High School / Middle School (respectively)
BoE = Board...
New York Schools Will Spend More and Deliver Less – Again
By Zilvinas Silenas | The Empire Center
As voters across New York headed to the polls to decide their local school budgets, the big question –...
South Country Superintendent Resigns Amid Financial Ire
BELLPORT - South Country School District residents are fuming over the latest budget proposals.
The district adopted a $150.5 million budget for the 2026-27 school...
Candidates Vie for Open Seat on Kings Park BOE
KINGS PARK - Two candidates are competing for one open seat on the Kings Park Central School District (CSD) Board of Education (BOE).
Election Day...
Smithtown BOE Candidate Spotlight: Brandon Solomon
Candidate: Brandon Solomon
Residence: Nesconset
Occupation: Construction Project Manager
First Elected: May 2025 special election
After winning a special election last year to fill the seat of John...
Smithtown BOE Candidate Spotlight: Matt Gribbin
Candidate: Matt Gribbin
Residence: Smithtown hamlet
Occupation: Physical Education Teacher
First Elected: 2017
Smithtown Central School District’s Board of Education (BOE) elections are on Tuesday, May 19. Matt...
Eastport-South Manor Baseball: The Sharks are In The Water
EASTPORT - It’s great to see Section XI baseball teams doing well this season! Can’t say the same for some of the professional baseball...
All Politics is, and Always Has Been, Local
It’s that time of year again and we at The Messenger are not resting on our laurels in urging the community to hit the...
Floyd Tops South Fork For Senior Night
The William Floyd boys’ varsity lacrosse team fought out a tough game against South Fork this past week. The Colonials perseverance led them to...
Vandermeulen H.S. Hosts 19th Annual Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction & Honors Recital
The Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Chapter 2172 of the Tri-M Music Honor Society proudly hosted its 19th annual Honors Recital and Induction Ceremony...
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