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Thursday, October 9, 2025 ~ Volume 70 ~ Issue Number 51 ~ $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
Guadrón Attacks Opponent on Race By Matt Meduri
The campaign for the First Council District in the Town of Islip is heating up as one-term Councilman Jorge Guadrón (D-Central Islip) has accused his opponent Manny Troche (R-Brentwood) of supporting “hateful rhetoric and acts that terrorize communities of color.” Continued on page 15
Manny Troche
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Tierney Nabs Donation Thief Rings Page 4
Bergin’s Brief: September 2025 Page 10
Legislator Gonzalez vs. Guy Leggio Pages 12 & 13
Councilman Guadrón (Credit - Matt Meduri)