News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Sep 11, 2025

9/11 Remembrance: Memories of Bill Mathesen

Reporter Robert Chartuk shares memories of Bill Mathesen, his friend who perished on 9/11.

Sep 10, 2025

Water Mains Upgraded in Mastic Beach as Part of Countywide Infrastructure Push

Water, water for Mastic Beach thanks to new mains.

Sep 10, 2025

Local Leaders React with Anger and Grief After Charlie Kirk Killed in Shooting

Anger follows shooting of Conservative icon.

Sep 10, 2025

Dr. Bernie Furshpan: Sharing a Legacy of Holocaust Survival and Education

Dr. Bernie Furshpan’s family felt the wrath of the Holocaust, now he’s spreading a message of tolerance and peace.

Sep 10, 2025

Sgt. Michael S. Curtin Remembered Through the Work of The 3256 Foundation

He gave his life saving others and now the memory of Sgt. Michael S. Curtin lives on through The 3256 Foundation.

Sep 9, 2025

The circle of family, friends, and officials who came together for the 3rd Annual Nick Puzio Blood Drive.

Left to die by hit-and-run drivers, Nick Puzio lives on in a bill named in his honor and an annual blood drive that saves the lives of many.

Sep 9, 2025

Smith Point Bridge 5K Run for Literacy Draws Record Crowd

Record turnout for literacy during the Smith Point Bridge 5k.

Sep 8, 2025

Potunk Masonic Lodge Prepares for Centennial with Pig Roast and Chicken BBQ

Slap on a bib for the Masonic barbecue.

Sep 8, 2025

Families Reel in Fun at Mastic Beach Snapper Derby

“Let’s fish” was the call at the Mastic Beach snapper derby.

Sep 8, 2025

Feast of Liberata honoree Gene Perry with his wife, Kathryn.

They were feasting in Patchogue

Sep 7, 2025

Feast of Liberata honoree Gene Perry with his wife, Kathryn.

They turned out in Patchogue for a feast.

Sep 7, 2025

Hochul Roundtable Stakes New York’s Energy Future on Nuclear

The new Manhattan Project: Hochul talks nuclear in the city.

Sep 7, 2025

State Declares Drought Watch Amid Abnormally Dry Conditions, Water Restrictions Possible

Drought conditions are leaving Long Islanders a little dry.

Sep 5, 2025

The Queen’s Gambit: Can Hochul’s Atomic Aspirations Keep the Lights on?

A veteran of reporting on nuclear energy since the 1980’s Robert Chartuk takes a look at Gov. Hochul’s nuclear gambit.

Sep 4, 2025

Judge Allows Cutting-Edge DNA Evidence in Gilgo Murder Case

DNA evidence is approved in Gilgo murder case.

Sep 3, 2025

Arianna and Antonio Guler at their new Mr. Softee shop in Center Moriches.

From trucks to toppings: Shirley brothers scoop up a sweet new chapter in Center Moriches.

Sep 3, 2025

Knights of Columbus Launch Food Drive and Raffle to Support Local Families

Knights on a mission to help the hungry.

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Sports

A New Ice Rink Coming to Brookhaven

This week, Dan Panico announced that during the planning board portion of the Town Board meeting in March, there will be a site plan hearing for a proposed new hockey rink at the former Brookhaven campus of Dowling College.