News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Aug 29, 2025

Mastic Beach Redevelopment Draws Praise, Concerns Over Traffic and Crime

Town hears resident concerns over the Beechwood Project: here’s what they had to say:

Aug 29, 2025

Ron DeCesare Unveils Stunning Fantasy-Inspired Art at Center Moriches Library

For phantasmagorical art, check out the work by Ron DeCesare at the Center Moriches Library.

Aug 28, 2025

The Parking Lot Was Their Palette, Seniors Transform Spots into Personal Canvases at Eastport-South Manor

School year starts with a splash of color and creativity at Eastport-South Manor

Aug 27, 2025

Zeldin Details Mission to ‘Right the Wrongs’ at the EPA

The latest from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin

Aug 27, 2025

Natural Pest Control at Historic Manor of St. George

Insects don’t stand a chance against these birds.

Aug 25, 2025

Long Island Dodges Hurricane Erin, But Beaches Take a Beating

Long Island spared as Hurricane Erin passes out to sea.

Aug 25, 2025

Public Hearing on Beechwood Redevelopment in Mastic Beach Scheduled for August 28

First public hearing on the Beechwood project in Mastic Beach.

Aug 25, 2025

Cashless Bail Battle Gains Ally in President Trump

Trump joins battle against cashless bail.

Aug 24, 2025

Community Safety and Scams the Subject of the Pattersquash Creek Civic Association Meeting

Community invited to Pattersquash Civic to leave how to avoid scams.

Aug 24, 2025

Cops Helping Cops, Walmart Team Up for Family Safety Event

Every Long Island law enforcement agency turned out for Cops Helping Cops event.

Aug 24, 2025

Local Artist Takes Yard Sale Signs to a New Level

They’re not just yard sale signs, they’re works of art.

Aug 24, 2025

Trump Launches U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund, Takes 10% Stake in Intel Using CHIPS and Science Act Funds

American taxpayers get in the game under Trump Sovereign Wealth Deal.

Aug 22, 2025

The Fire Bug Who Torched East Moriches

Reporter Robert Chartuk remembers the night a firebug burned down the East Moriches fire house.

Aug 21, 2025

Suffolk County Honors Volunteer Firefighter of the Year

Selden’s Bill Xikis is a Firefighter of the Year.

Aug 21, 2025

Elected officials join environmental advocates for a tour of the Peconic River Estuary.

Officials hop on the boat to get a first hand look at the Peconic Estuary.

Aug 20, 2025

Officials Urge Caution as Hurricane Erin Passes Offshore

Officials urge caution as Erin spins in the Atlantic.

Aug 20, 2025

Thorne Bill Targets Predatory Fire-Damage Contractors

Worse than ambulance chasers are companies at fire scenes.

Aug 18, 2025

Sturgeon Moon Rises Red Over the South Shore

Blood red Sturgeon Moon made deeper by the wild fires in Canada.

Aug 18, 2025

Incident Overview: From March Hospitalizations to Bail-Free Release

Timeline of charges for gummy poisoning suspect Wilmer Castillo Garcia.

Daily Feed

Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Sports

2025 New York Jets Preview

Out with the old and in with the new is the theme of this 2025 version of the New York Jets. Gang Green parted ways with their old QB Aaron Rodgers, who they pushed all their chips in on, and they will have a new head coach on the sidelines as well.


Sports

2025 New York Giants Preview

The New York Giants have made wholesale changes and when we look at the 2025 installation of this Giants team it should look vastly different than we have watched.