News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Apr 15, 2025

Through Kelp and Caverns: Exploring the Depths of a New Zealand Marine Preserve

Dispatch, South Pacific—A hammerhead shark greets us as we sail toward the Maomao Arch, a mammoth opening in the rocks that make up New Zealand’s Poor Knights Marine Preserve.

Apr 15, 2025

Lenny Bruno Farms Kicks Off 2025 Season with Annual Family Festival

Lenny Bruno Farms still going strong after 90 years.

Apr 14, 2025

Point Break Perfection at the Edge of Ahipara

Tag along with South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk as he rides the waves at Shipwreck Bay.

Apr 13, 2025

Through Kelp and Caverns: Exploring the Depths of a New Zealand Marine Preserve

Join South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk for a dive at a world famous New Zealand preserve.

Apr 13, 2025

Champion of Diversity Honors for Coach Sumpter

A Champion is Recognized.

Apr 11, 2025

Donate Life to Save a Life

You can save a life through the Donate Life program.

Apr 10, 2025

Deadly Déjà Vu: Gilgo Murders Echo Black Coast Vanishings

South Shore reporter travels to New Zealand and uncovers a story eerily similar to the Gilgo murders.

Apr 7, 2025

Community Keeps Pattersquash Clean

They cleaned up Pattersquash.

Apr 7, 2025

Ground Broken for New Yaphank Train Station

The Yaphank Train Station is on the move.

Apr 7, 2025

Kiwis Talk Trump

New Zealanders vent their spleen about President Trump.

Apr 4, 2025

Push on for Tier 6 Pension Reform

Fix Tier 6 is the rallying cry in Albany as Albany works through the legislative session.

Apr 3, 2025

South Shore Press is Around the World: Dispatch From New Zealand

South Shore Press reporter Robert Chartuk is halfway around the world, having crossed the Equator to file this report:

Apr 2, 2025

Muslim Cemetery on Hold for East Moriches

Town hears it from residents, puts Muslim cemetery on hold pending further review.

Apr 2, 2025

After the Inferno: A Reporter’s Dispatch from the Ruins

After the Flames: South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk Walks Through the Wreckage.

Mar 31, 2025

Musk Posse Takes to the Streets in Smithtown

Smithtown Ground Zero for Tesla Tangle

Mar 31, 2025

South Shore Press Man on the Street at the Tesla Rally

Supporters and detractors of President Trump and Elon Musk turned out for a rally at the Tesla dealership in Smithtown. Here’s what they had to say.

Mar 31, 2025

Sticker Shock Over $7.5 Million Railroad Project

The South Shore Press reveals why residents are in shock over the Mastic-Shirley Train Station.

Mar 31, 2025

Animal Farm Takes Shape at St. George Manor

The Manor of St. George in Shirley welcomes new residents.

Mar 31, 2025

Facelift on Tap for Mastic Beach 7-11

Much needed improvements approved for Mastic Beach 7-11

Mar 31, 2025

EJ’s PJs Aims to Keep Thousands Warm This Year

Cozy up with EJ’s PJs.

Daily Feed

Crime

Police Bust Village of Patchogue Worker for Impersonating a Cop

A Village of Patchogue Code Enforcement Officer was fired and arrested after police claimed he impersonated a cop, pulled over a woman, placed her in cuffs, and drove her home.


Local

Safe Boating Certificate Required For All Beginning This Summer

Summer boating season is upon us and new regulations go with it. Starting January 1, 2025, a safety certificate became required of all boat operators, regardless of age, so this is the first boating season under the new rules.


Video Vault

South Shore Press Video Vault: NYS Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar on NYS AG Tish James

At "best" it could lead to a resignation since James claims she is not a New York State resident. At "worst" the Justice Department could file criminal charges against James for fraud.