News by Robert Chartuk
News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press
Artist Elaine Ryder-Thompson Selected to Paint 45th Ryder Cup Poster at Bethpage Black
Among the fanfare of the Ryder’s Cup is Suffolk Artist Elaine Ryder-Thompson.
Man Dies After Jumping from Fire Island Lighthouse
Tragic suicide at the Fire Island Lighthouse
Suffolk County Police Foundation Announces Major Fundraiser
They serve us, let’s do something for them.
Altice Backtracks on Channel Move After Brookhaven Pushback
Cable giant Altice USA knuckles under, agrees to keep Brookhaven’s local access channel at 18.
Lennon Leads Long Island Sound Kayak Challenge to Confront Veteran Suicide Crisis
They hit a storm but kayakers push on in 22-mile sound crossing for veterans.
They’ll Be Working on the Roads
Sure, it’s a pain in the neck now, but the Sunrise Highest repair work will be worth it.
U.S. Coast Guard shows off record drug seizures under Operation Pacific Viper.
Read how Operation Pacific Viper seized enough drugs to kill 23 million people.
Despite Public Perception, Weather Forecasts Are Highly Accurate, Experts Say
Everyone thinks they’re usually wrong, but the Weather Service mostly gets it right.
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:
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.
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
Zeldin Details Mission to ‘Right the Wrongs’ at the EPA
The latest from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin
Natural Pest Control at Historic Manor of St. George
Insects don’t stand a chance against these birds.
Altice Shifts Brookhaven’s Public Access Channel from 18 to 1310; Panico Protests
Brookhaven channel demoted.
Long Island Dodges Hurricane Erin, But Beaches Take a Beating
Long Island spared as Hurricane Erin passes out to sea.
Public Hearing on Beechwood Redevelopment in Mastic Beach Scheduled for August 28
First public hearing on the Beechwood project in Mastic Beach.
Cashless Bail Battle Gains Ally in President Trump
Trump joins battle against cashless bail.
Community Safety and Scams the Subject of the Pattersquash Creek Civic Association Meeting
Community invited to Pattersquash Civic to leave how to avoid scams.
Cops Helping Cops, Walmart Team Up for Family Safety Event
Every Long Island law enforcement agency turned out for Cops Helping Cops event.
Local Artist Takes Yard Sale Signs to a New Level
They’re not just yard sale signs, they’re works of art.
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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.