Politics

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 […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri The Second District on the Islip Town Council is open in this November’s elections, following the retirement of Councilman Jim O’Connor (R-Great River) in his quest for […]

By Hank Russell A Nassau County legislator has been appointed the new supervisor of the Town of Hempstead as the former supervisor stepped down to run for a judgeship. John R. Ferretti, Jr. was sworn […]

New York State Senator Monica Martinez (D-Brentwood) and Assemblyman Keith Brown (R,C-Northport) announced on August 1 that they will jointly sponsor legislation this upcoming session to increase penalties for assaulting, stalking or harassing elected officials […]