The Messenger Papers

07/28/2026

⚠️ Suffolk officials are warning residents about a growing gold scam targeting seniors.

Local legislators and law enforcement are urging residents to stay vigilant, recognize the warning signs, and report suspicious activity before becoming a victim.

Read more: https://messengerpapers.com/2026/07/officials-warn-of-gold-scam-legislators-take-action/

Suffolk County officials are warning of a new scam targeting residents, particularly older residents with large cash reserves. Scammers continue to pose as bankers, creditors, or other seemingly legitimate actors to dupe residents into liquidating their assets into gold. Scamm...

07/20/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2026!

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School celebrated its graduating seniors as they marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next.

Read more: https://messengerpapers.com/2026/07/earl-l-vandermeulen-high-school-celebrates-the-class-of-2026/

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026

07/19/2026

✈️ Breeze Airways is growing at Long Island MacArthur Airport.

The airline has announced its 10th nonstop destination from ISP, expanding travel options for Long Island residents and strengthening the airport’s growing route network.

Read more: https://messengerpapers.com/2026/07/breeze-adds-10th-nonstop-destination-from-isp/

Summer vacations just got a bit “breeze-ier” at MacArthur Airport (ISP). Breeze Airways, a relatively new, low-cost carrier, has just announced its tenth nonstop destination from Islip. Travelers can now embark on a direct flight to Tampa, Florida. Twice-weekly service wil...

07/19/2026

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07/18/2026

💧 Federal funding is coming to Calverton.

Congressman Nick LaLota announced new funding to help improve drinking water infrastructure, supporting clean, reliable water for the Calverton community.

Read more: https://messengerpapers.com/2026/07/lalota-delivers-clean-water-funds-for-calverton/

The Calverton area, while mostly included in the Town of Riverhead, does have a small portion within the Town of Brookhaven. The Peconic River serves as the border between the two municipalities. However, it’s that same river that has been the site of a toxic plume, courtesy...

07/17/2026

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07/06/2026

🚨According to PSEG Long Island Storm Update Monday, July 6, 10 AM, crews have restored power to more than 34,800 customers since Saturday’s severe thunderstorms, with more than 91% of affected customers now back online. About 4,170 customers remained without power as of 9 a.m., with eastern Suffolk County among the hardest-hit areas. PSEG says most remaining outages are expected to be restored by tonight. 
PSEG also reported wind gusts reaching 84 mph, nearly 400 downed trees, and more than 320 fallen limbs across its service area. Residents are reminded to stay away from downed wires and report them immediately. 


07/05/2026

Important update:

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine has declared a local State of Emergency, effective 8:00 p.m. on July 4, 2026, following the severe storm that brought torrential rain, damaging winds, flash flooding, widespread power outages, road closures, and significant damage to public and private property across Suffolk County.

The state of emergency will last 30 days.

The declaration authorizes county departments and agencies to take all necessary actions to protect life, property, and critical infrastructure, and to provide emergency assistance to residents as response and recovery efforts continue.

07/05/2026

🚨 LOCATION CHANGE ALERT: Suffolk Legislature Committee Meetings 🚨
Due to power outages in Riverhead caused by this weekend’s storms, Suffolk County Legislature committee meetings scheduled for Monday, July 6, and Tuesday, July 7 have been relocated to the Rose Y. Caracappa Auditorium at the William Rogers Legislature Building in Hauppauge. 
✅ Meetings on Wednesday and Thursday will remain at the Maxine S. Postal Auditorium in the Evans K. Griffing Building at the Riverhead County Center as originally scheduled. 
The committee meetings will consider legislation related to public safety, environmental protection, water quality, farmland preservation, infrastructure improvements, agency funding, and appointments to county advisory boards ahead of the Legislature’s General Meeting on July 14. 
📍 If you're planning to attend Monday or Tuesday's meetings, be sure to head to Hauppauge, not Riverhead. 

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
As we celebrate the birth of our nation, all of us at Messenger Papers wish you and your family a safe, happy, and meaningful Fourth of July.
We hope your holiday is filled with family, friends, community, and gratitude for the freedoms we share. As always, thank you for allowing us to tell the stories that make Brookhaven, Islip, and Smithtown such special places to call home.
From the Publisher and Staff at Messenger Papers…

Happy 4th of July! 🎆

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