News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Oct 7, 2025

Right place, right time: officers save a life

He was gone until Suffolk officers brought him back.

Oct 7, 2025

Senator Murray fields concerns at mobile office stop

Murray brings government to the people at mobile office stop.

Oct 7, 2025

Dreamscapes on display at Center Moriches Library

Dreamscapes and more at the Center Moriches Library.

Oct 6, 2025

Residents Rally to Save Holtsville Zoo

Not so fast: 4,000 petition says keep the Holtsville zoo open.

Oct 5, 2025

Hero’s welcome for Honor Flight vets

Long Island loves its vets.

Oct 5, 2025

Fall Fishing Fever in Full Swing

Angles hit the beach for fall season.

Oct 5, 2025

Monarchs dazzle during South Shore stop

Monarchs overnight on the South Shore along their epic migration to Mexico.

Oct 4, 2025

Long Island dodges Humberto, hurricanes still possible

Long Island spared by Humberto and Imelda, hurricane season still in full swing.

Oct 4, 2025

Family reunites since 1885 to preserve historic sites

Family dedication since 1885 preserves Farmingville’s history.

Oct 2, 2025

Brookhaven to shutter Holtsville Hal’s longtime zoo

Holtsville Hal and friends will be located as town looks to close animal preserve.

Oct 2, 2025

VFW Post 414 hosts first Rifleman Run

Big turnout for the Post 414 Rifleman Run.

Oct 2, 2025

Suffolk police launch $600K drone fleet

Suffolk Police have new eyes in the sky.

Oct 1, 2025

Paws of War rescues animals, heals heroes

Saving pets, changing lives—the Paws of War mission.

Oct 1, 2025

Pickleball’s rise brings health benefits—and risks

Beware of the pickleball, popular sport brings some risks.

Oct 1, 2025

Zalakar named new Farm Bureau director

Old hand takes over as Farm Bureau director.

Sep 30, 2025

Rallies highlight split over state energy plan

Competing voices at energy rallies.

Sep 30, 2025

Public weighs in on state energy plan

Long Island weighs in on New York’s energy future.

Sep 29, 2025

Moriches Rotary Hosts 17th Annual Oktoberfest

A good time for a good cause at the Moriches Rotary Oktoberfest.

Sep 29, 2025

Lawmakers call for HALT repeal, prison safety reforms

HALT Act failing, legislators call for prison reform.

Sep 29, 2025

Community celebrates five years of Alma’s East Moriches salon

It’s not often the County Executive drops in on your salon.

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Sports

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.