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Thursday, October 9, 2025 ~ Volume 70 ~ Issue Number 45 ~ $1.00
Government Shutdown: A Conversation with Congressman LaLota 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 of the consternation on Capitol Hill stem from healthcare subsidies, foreign aid recissions, and federal spending. The shutdown is the eleventh in U.S. history and the third under President Donald Trump (R-FL), with the first two during his first term. The Messenger sat down with Congressman Nick LaLota (R-Amityville) to discuss the scene on the Hill. Continued on page 8
Romaine Signs Caracappa’s Safe Housing Legislation By Julia Katz Last Friday afternoon, officials gathered for the signing of I.R.1329, a law designed to hold property owners accountable and ensure that all group homes and temporary shelters meet local building and zoning codes. The bill also allows for County subsidies to be revoked from landlords who do not pass inspections or do not allow their properties to be inspected.
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Suffolk County Executive Romain (seated, right) signs County Leg. Caracappa’s (seated, middle) bill, joined by Brookhaven Sup. Dan Panico (seated, left) (Credit - Matt Meduri)
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