Politics

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri The Smithtown Supervisor race is on for November. Incumbent Supervisor Ed Wehrheim (R-Kings Park) is running for a third term. In June, he won the Republican Primary […]

On October 3, Patrick Halpin, who is running as a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, will be the guest speaker at LIMBA (Long Island Metro Business Action). This event will take place at the […]

By Hank Russell A local congressman recently introduced a bill that would prevent dangerous unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) from entering sensitive airspace without impeding on the public’s civil rights. Andrew Garbarino (R-Patchogue), chair of the […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri All eyes are on the 2026 gubernatorial race in New York as Republicans are hoping to defy decades of drought to win the seat for the first […]

By Hank Russell A candidate for Hempstead Town Supervisor has filed a lawsuit against the Hempstead Town Board over the appointment of the new supervisor, which he said is a “sham” and “political theater.” Joseph […]

By Hank Russell Since it became law six years ago, cashless bail has resulted in criminals who were arrested for committing nonviolent or “low-level” crimes, such as shoplifting, misdemeanor assault and drug dealing. While its […]

By Hank Russell Citing her opponent’s relationship with the hospital’s former chief executive officer, District Attorney candidate Nicole Aloise called on incumbent DA Anne Donnelly to appoint an independent special prosecutor to look into Nassau […]

By Hank Russell When Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the congressional districts would be redrawn at the behest of President Donald Trump, Republicans in the state Legislature worked on a new congressional map that […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri The Islip Republican Committee has a new chairman. Assemblyman Doug Smith (R-Holbrook) was elected chair last month, taking the helm at the committee that has been a […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri The only prize at the federal level for the 2026 midterm elections is control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Republicans clawed back a thin majority in […]