Messenger Papers Letter to the Editor: Response to Unfounded Allegations Against Former Legislator Sarah...
By Sarah Anker
To the Editor,I am writing to respond to your October 10, 2024 article, "Former Leg. Sarah Anker UnderInvestigation for Document Removal and Destruction," which contains false, misleading,and defamatory statements that continues to...
Tierney Re-Elected D.A. & Toulon Re-Elected Sheriff
Four years ago, Ray Tierney (R) mounted a campaign then thought to be unwinnable, but ousted then-District Attorney Tim Sini (D-Mt. Sinai) by a whopping ten point margin.
Unopposed for re-election this year, Tierney earned...
Wehrheim Secures Third Term, Formica Wins Open Leg. Seat
Smithtown remained reliably Republican on Tuesday night as Supervisor Ed Wehrheim (R-Kings Park) easily secured a third term.
Wehrheim was re-elected with 12,283 votes over Rosemary Griffin’s (D-Kings Park) 6,970 votes. Griffin had suspended her...
Kuhn Cruises in Council Race, Piccirillo Sweeps in LD-08
The Islip GOP kept their heads above water in retaining all of their seats at the Town and County level on Tuesday night, with a political newcomer securing an open seat on the Islip...
Funds Secured for Water Reuse and Runoff Study
One of the biggest questions regarding the ever-present issue of water quality in Suffolk County is how wastewater can be reused, apart from simply being removed from vital waterways.
Suffolk County recently passed I.R.1690-2025, which...
The Cougars Roar Once Again
A chilly November evening with a fired-up crowd and nearly two thousand fans in attendance at the neutral field at Islip High School. Two Long Island soccer titans were getting ready to battle it...
My Favorite Part of My Day
There's a part of my day that's by far my favorite part. It's a cozy pocket of comfort, hope, peace, and sanity. It's a part of the day that undoubtedly affects the rest of...
The Gamble with Trust: The NBA’s Integrity Crisis Is No Accident
There’s an old saying in economics: incentives matter. It explains everything from Wall Street bubbles to high school report cards. It also explains why a professional athlete or coach, already earning millions, might still...
Inside the Islip Democrat Leak: Racist Jokes, Socialist Plans, Mocking Residents
Messages obtained by The Messenger reveal Islip Town Democratic Committee members mocking residents, promoting socialist candidates, and making racially charged jokes during a civic debate in Sayville.
What began as a spirited community candidate forum...
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