News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Nov 26, 2025

Romaine Fast-Tracks Repairs to Smith Point Bridge

Emergency order clears the way for Smith Point Bridge repairs and accelerates the long-awaited replacement project.

Nov 26, 2025

Romaine Unveils New Commemorative ‘Suffolk 250’ History Book

Suffolk embraces its history with 250th Anniversary book.

Nov 26, 2025

DeStefano Earns Perfect Conservative Score

Only two Assembly members on Long Island to receive a perfect Conservative score: DeStefano is one of them.

Nov 26, 2025

Community Rallies for Colonial Youth Meal Drive

Colonial Youth lands holiday meals on local tables.

Nov 26, 2025

Suffolk Sheriff Leads Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway

Thanksgiving means go out to families across Suffolk thanks to an effort Led by Sheriff Errol Toulon

Nov 25, 2025

Community Rallies As Caitlyn Beats Cancer

Community rallies around Shirley 27-year-old as she beats cancer.

Nov 22, 2025

Police unity event brings holiday meals to 1,000 families

Thanksgiving will be happier for a thousand families thanks to the 7th Precinct giveaway.

Nov 20, 2025

Leavitt says Americans still deserve answers on Butler shooting

The President was almost killed and yet, months later, the people are still looking for answers.

Nov 20, 2025

Rev. Minson’s new book honors America’s protectors

He was the Chaplain at Ground Zero and now Rev. Bill Minson shares his experiences in a new book.

Nov 18, 2025

Soaring into history: A paratrooper’s D-Day journey

Climb aboard a C-47 with Reporter Robert Chartuk to relive the Normandy D-Day invasion.

Nov 18, 2025

New weight limit imposed on Smith Point Bridge

Smith Point Bridge can no longer handle the load.

Nov 18, 2025

Labor leaders saluted at annual event

Labor leaders celebrated at annual recognition event.

Nov 18, 2025

Villas at Setauket expansion adds senior housing in Brookhaven

New senior living homes at the Villas at Setauket.

Nov 18, 2025

Lawmakers urge repeal of all-electric building mandate

Critical moment as lawmakers push for repeal of state’s all-electric mandate.

Nov 18, 2025

Comptroller touts cloud migration as modernization breakthrough

Cyber security tightens as Suffolk Comptroller takes to the cloud.

Nov 18, 2025

State reps nail down $10 Million to fight Mastic Beach flooding

Community effort to secure $10 million for Mastic Beach.

Nov 18, 2025

Massive $112M verdict raises stakes for Suffolk taxpayers

Lawsuit verdict leaves Suffolk in shock.

Nov 16, 2025

250th Committee visits historic Manor of St. George

The Manor of St. George is an important part of the nation’s 250-year history.

Nov 16, 2025

Committee to highlight William Floyd for nation’s 250th

Suffolk committee has sights set on honoring William Floyd.

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Hills East Wins First Ever State Championship

The Half Hollow Hills East girls flag football team has accomplished something no Suffolk County team had ever done before. This week, the Red Colts made Long Island history by becoming the first Suffolk County flag football team to capture a New York State championship. The historic achievement capped off a perfect season as Hills East defeated Shaker High School 26-12 in the state title game.