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Assemblyman Smith’s Record Toy Drive Brings Holiday Hope

Messenger Papers Staff - December 20, 2024

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Heuermann Charged with Murder of 7th Gilgo Victim

Matt Meduri - December 19, 2024

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‘Home for the Holidays’ North Bellport Family Moves Into LIHP House

Matt Meduri - December 19, 2024

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LaLota Appointed to House Appropriations Committee First NY Republican Since 2009

Cait Crudden - December 19, 2024

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Brookhaven Fire Marshal Demonstrates Dramatic Christmas Tree Fire Hazards

Cait Crudden - December 19, 2024

Latest News

Hometown Hero

Diane Caudullo - December 12, 2024

There are many ways to determine what makes a hometown hero, but this may be a little more out of the box than you...

Behind the Madness Sits a Little Manger

PJ Balzer - December 12, 2024

Giglio to Reintroduce Bill Protecting Animal Welfare and Local Pet Stores Amid Pet Sales Ban Debate

Cait Crudden - December 11, 2024

Councilwoman Bonner Lends Support for Organ Donations at SBU Event

Cait Crudden - December 5, 2024

Bomb Threat Called in at Zeldin’s House

Guest Contributor - December 5, 2024

Schools & Community

Back-to-School Event Brings Gordon Heights Community Together

Cait Crudden - September 5, 2024

Photo credit - Cait Crudden In a heartwarming show of community support and solidarity, the Back-to-School event hosted at Granny Road Park brought together families,...

Promotion and Mobilization Ceremonies Held in Smithtown

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Smithtown High School East Celebrates the Achievements of the Class of 2024

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Sachem Budget Fails, Brookhaven Town School District Election, Budget Results

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Connetquot School Board Elections – Candidate Profiles

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Editorials

A Big Year for the U.S., an Even Bigger Year for Suffolk

The Editorial Board - December 19, 2024

If there could only be one year for the history books, 2024 would certainly make that cut.We’re sure that many have been fatigued, or...

The Newfound Openness of Being a Republican

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Suffolk DPW Should Auction Off Red Light Camera Signs

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The Newfound Openness of Being a Republican

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This Week Today

National, State and Local Temperature Checks

Matt Meduri - December 19, 2024

National Senate Democrats have submitted a bill to abolish the Electoral College.The move comes just as the states and the District of Columbia certified their...

National, State and Local Temperature Checks

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National, State and Local Temperature Checks

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National, State and Local Temperature Checks

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Sports

Connetquot Girls Basketball: Redefining Themselves on The Court This Season

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By Ashley Pavlakis The Connetquot varsity girls’ basketball team returns to action this season after posting a winning record in 2024. The Thunderbirds are getting...

Bellport Varsity Boys Wrestling: Pin[ning] for Another League IV Title in 2024-25

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By Ashley Pavlakis Wrestling season is upon us and the Bellport Clippers boys’ varsity wrestling team is ready to hit the mat this season. The...

William Floyd Girls Basketball: Ready to Defend Their Back-to-Back League I Title

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By Ashley Pavlakis It’s wintertime, so high school sports are transitioning to the indoors. The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team is ready to hit...

Kings Park-Commack Boys Hockey Continues to Putthe Biscuit in The Basket

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By Ashley Pavlakis The Kings Park-Commack Knights are mid-way through the varsity ice hockey season as they continue to put W’s in the book. The...

Election Coverage

The Messenger Goes on the Ground in Nevada Ahead of 2024 Election

Matt Meduri - October 17, 2024

Biden Reveals Fear Of Trump With Debate Rules

Guest Contributor - May 24, 2024

Does RFK Really Have a Shot?

The Editorial Board - May 3, 2024

Suffolk and Nassau County Republican Committees Endorse Donald J. Trump for President

Guest Contributor - March 29, 2024

George Santos Fooled by Fake Twitter Account

Matt Meduri - March 14, 2024

Entertainment & Lifestyle

It’s Pumpkin Season!

Guest Contributor - October 10, 2024

By Nancy Vallarella When the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, it’s officially pumpkin season on Long Island! While many pumpkins end up as...

Civil War Day at the Islip Grange

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Cucuzza – A Taste of Sicily on Long Island!

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Eleazer’s Soul Food Is on Its Way to Mastic

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