Politics

By Hank Russell A candidate for Hempstead Town Supervisor is calling on his opponent to admit wrongdoing after he claimed the latter did not answer a subpoena to explain how he was “illegally appointed” to […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri For the first time since 2018, the federal government has shut down. On October 1, Congress failed to pass appropriations for the 2026 fiscal year. Primary causes […]

Steve Levy of Common Sense Strategies Will Be Guest Speaker LIMBA (Long Island Metro Business Action) will have Steve Levy, the executive director of Common Sense Strategies (CSS), as its guest speaker on October 24 […]

By Hank Russell Two days after it was announced that New York State would lose $187 million in anti-terrorism funding, the Trump administration announced it had reversed course and would reinstate the funding for the […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri Senator Mario Mattera (R-St. James), Ranking Member on the Energy and Telecommunications Committee, has long led the fight against what he calls “unrealistic” energy mandates from New […]

Congressman Nick LaLota (R-Rocky Point) introduced bipartisan legislation alongside Nicole Malliotakis (R-Staten Island) to expand a critical provision of the Working Families Tax Cut, eliminating federal taxes on overtime pay for all union workers. The […]

Jesse Garcia was re-elected chairman of the Suffolk County Republican Committee, marking the fifth time he has stood before the committee to be chosen as its leader. Garcia expressed deep gratitude to the dedicated committee […]

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 10, 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 […]