Op Eds
SOS: Save Our Shops
Previously Published in The Messenger By Alexis Weik As the holidays quickly approach, I always feel that sense of urgency to grab a few friends or family members and wander aimlessly through our festive and […]
Month: November 2025
Dangerous Roads
Huntington Man Arrested for Stabbing during Road Rage Incident
Suffolk County police arrested a man following a road rage incident during which he allegedly stabbed and seriously injured a man in Huntington. A 60-year-old Huntington man was driving a 2017 Mercedes Sprinter van northbound […]
Long Island News
Report: Over 85,000 EVs Registered on LI
By Hank Russell A recent report has shown that more than 85,000 electric vehicles (EVs) were registered on Long Island, with more registered EVs in Nassau. According to Drive Electric Long Island, motorists registered 85,047 […]
Long Island News
Town Brings on Counsel to Affordable Housing Project Team
The Town of East Hampton has announced that attorney P. Edward Reale will provide special counsel services to support the Town’s ongoing and expanding housing initiatives. Under the proposal, Reale will assist the town board, […]
Business
3 Arrested for Allegedly Selling Vape Products to Minors
Suffolk County Police arrested three men for allegedly selling tobacco and vape products to people under the age of 21 during compliance checks at multiple businesses in the Fifth Precinct. In response to community complaints, […]
Politics
Poll: Fewer Like Schumer; Support Grows for Taxing NY’s Top Earners, NYers Still Divided on Trump’s Immigration Policy
Hochul’s Favorability Rating Higher Than Stefanik’s By Hank Russell U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer has seen his popularity fall off a cliff in recent months, with his favorability hitting rock bottom and his unfavorability rating hitting […]
Crime
N. Amityville Man Indicted in Fatal Shooting of Friend with Ghost Gun
A North Amityville man has been indicted on charges of allegedly shooting and killing his friend with a 3D-printed “ghost” gun. On October 18 at approximately 9:00 p.m., Suffolk County police responded to a 911 […]
Business
Two Port Washington Businesses Celebrate Milestones
North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte recently recognized two local businesses — Painting with Flowers and Toscanini Ristorante Italiano — each celebrating milestone anniversaries in Port Washington. Earlier this month, Dalimonte joined Painting with Flowers […]
Long Island News
Town Introduces Proposed $289M Budget to Public
Previously Published in The Messenger By Madison Warren Last Thursday at Islip Town Hall, the 2026 budget was presented for a public hearing. On November 6, the Town of Islip proposed a $289 million budget […]
Crime
Brentwood Man Charged with Infant’s Fentanyl Poisoning
A Brentwood man was charged last week for allegedly consuming fentanyl in close proximity to an eight-month-old infant, causing the child to suffer fentanyl poisoning. On November 12 at around 11:05 a.m., Henry Martinez called […]