West Islip Boys Swimming: Making Waves in Every Lane
By Ashley Pavlakis
The West Islip varsity boys swim team has hit the water for the 2024-25 season. The Lions are members of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) and compete...
Travis Smith: A Rising Amateur Boxer on Long Island
By Ashley Pavlakis
Long Island’s own Travis Smith is an amateur boxer from Shirley who continues to win in the ring. The welterweight won his third title of 2024 when he took home the highly...
Suffolk County Tax Hikes: Will They Bring Real Benefits?
In March 2025, Suffolk County will roll out two major tax increases—one on sales tax and the other on property tax. These changes will impact residents and businesses across the county. Officials say the...
Decades of Dedication: Suffolk County Salutes John T. Manzi
Cover credit - Office of Legislator Dominick Thorne
Suffolk County Legislator Dominick Thorne (R-Patchogue), Chair of the Fire, Rescue, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Preparedness Committee, kicked off the new year by attending REMSCO’s first...
Garbarino Reappointed to Key Role Protecting Cybersecurity
Cover credit - Office of Congressman Garbarino
Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-Bayport) has been reappointed as Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection. This is his third term on the House Homeland...
Hochul’s State of the State: Broadway Glamour, Albany Blues
Governor Kathy Hochul’s (D) 2025 State of the State address was a spectacle that blurred the line between politics and performance art, leaving many New Yorkers questioning its substance. Hosted at The Egg Theater...
Zeldin Goes Before Senate EPW Committee The Messenger Reports from D.C.
Cover photo: Zeldin sits before the Senate EPW Committee on January 16 in Washington, D.C. (Credit - Official U.S. Senate photo by Ian Cunningham)
Former Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) has been nominated by President Donald...
Raheem Soto Joins The Messenger
By Messenger Papers Staff
The Messenger is excited to announce the addition of our newest team member, Raheem Soto.With more than a decade of experience in media and journalism, he brings a wealth of knowledge...
Lake Ronkonkoma Advisory Board to Restart Meetings First Scheduled for January 29
By Madison WarrenCover photo - Lake Ronkonkoma as seen from the northwest shore in April (Credit - Matt Meduri)
The Lake Ronkonkoma Advisory Board is on a mission to restore Lake Ronkonkoma to its original...
Town Hosts Forum on Battery Energy Storage Systems
The Town of Brookhaven recently held a public forum to discuss the potential installation of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the area. The forum, attended by residents and a panel of experts, aimed...
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