News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Oct 20, 2024

Prop 1 Opposition Growing

Momentum is growing against a seemingly innocuous proposition on the November ballot that promises to give equal rights to all but, upon further review, will allow for a host of consequences many find undesirable. 

Oct 20, 2024

Suffolk is Trump Country Say 7-11 Patriots

Judging by the displays springing up along local highways and front yards, Suffolk is Trump Country. One such demonstration appears nearly every day on William Floyd Parkway, staged by a group going by the name of 7-11 Patriots Corner.

Oct 20, 2024

Some TLC for Historic Headstones From Local Scout

Dating back to the American Revolution, the historic cemetery at the Manor of St. George is looking better thanks to the hard work of a local scout.

Oct 20, 2024

Upgrade for Volunteer Firefighters Museum

Volunteer firefighters have been serving Long Island for decades and have a museum dedicated to them in Ridge, a facility that was recently upgraded thanks to state and town grants. 

Oct 19, 2024

Stunning Ecological Discovery in Stony Brook

The collapse of Stony Brook's Harbor Road dam and the draining of the centuries-old Mill Pond may have uncovered a previously unknown amphibian species, a discovery that has sent ripples of excitement through the environmental community.

Oct 18, 2024

Park Fee Fiasco at Smith Point

The handling of the fees people pay at Smith Point Park in Shirley has been lax, according to the county Comptroller, who singled out cash drawers that consistently had discrepancies.

Oct 17, 2024

$8.2 Million Down the Drain in Suffolk Billing Bungle

Suffolk taxpayers are out $8.2 million from the county's failure to bill for services provided at methadone and mental health clinics, according to a recent report by Comptroller John Kennedy.

Oct 16, 2024

Meet the Women of Distinction

An impressive group of Suffolk residents were recognized as Women of Distinction at a recent ceremony in Medford. Organized by state Assemblyman Joe DeStefano, the event included Congressman Andrew Garbarino, Senator Dean Murray, Legislators Dominick Thorne, Nick Caracappa, and Chad Lennon, and Brookhaven Town Council Members Mike Loguercio and Karen Dunne Kesnig. The annual ceremony demonstrates the dedication and commitment of the women who go above and beyond in service to their communities. 

Oct 13, 2024

Trump Announces 'Operation Aurora' to Eradicate Illegal Alien Criminal Gangs, Promises to 'Liberate America'

Named after a Colorado town besieged by Venezuelan gang members who entered the country illegally, former President Donald Trump announced "Operation Aurora," a plan to arrest and deport them through the power of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

Oct 12, 2024

Poll Shows Trump Ahead, What Voters Think

When it comes to polling, you can count on one side or the other to put out results favorable to their candidates. This strategy can drive partisans to the polls if they think their favorite is losing or keep them home if it looks like they have it in the bag.

Oct 12, 2024

Veteran Services Information List

The recent Vet Fest featured a number of organizations offering services to veterans, including suicide prevention, nutrition, housing, education, wellness, and more. Here is a list of resources available to all who served our country.

Oct 12, 2024

Steamfitter Janet Powers Honored

Friends, union leaders, and supporters from across Long Island came together recently to honor Janet Powers for her decades-long career in standing up for the men and women of organized labor. She is a champion of the middle class, according to her proponents, who helped set the standard for decent wages and benefits for the hard-working people of New York.

Oct 12, 2024

Host of Issues Aired at Pattersquash Civic Meeting

A host of issues were aired at the regular meeting of the Pattersquash Civic Association, including squatters, speeding, and Sunrise Wind, which has started the installation of a 17-mile transmission cable through the heart of the community.

Oct 11, 2024

Brookhaven Goes Digital with Land Use Applications

Property owners looking to file land use applications can save a trip to town hall under a digitization program put in place by Brookhaven Clerk Kevin LaValle.

Oct 10, 2024

Local Officials Red Hot After 'Fast and Furious' Incident

Local officials came out in force in response to a town-wide "Fast and Furious" incident that threatened motorists and left a young woman severely injured.

Oct 10, 2024

Stunning Renovation of the Tiana Life-Saving Station

It was the place of the sentries charged with searching the sea for ships gone asunder on Eastern Long Island's treacherous shoals. It was manned by an all-African-American crew and was the home of the famous Neptune Beach Club. Now, the Tiana Life Saving Station in East Quogue is nearing the completion of a stunning restoration that returns the 1912 monument to its historic glory.

Oct 10, 2024

Expressway Bridge Named for Medford Icon

It was a heartfelt ceremony unveiling the new sign for the Horseback Road Bridge over the LIE in honor of Niel Marturiello, a great family man, friend, and community leader.

Oct 7, 2024

Joe DeStefano for NY State Assembly Reelection Endorsement

Joe DeStefano is seeking his fourth term as the state Assembly representative from the 3rd District, which extends through central and south Brookhaven from his hometown of Medford. DeStefano is well known in these communities, having served as an elected Fire District commissioner for 28 years and 44 years as a firefighter and ambulance company volunteer.

Oct 7, 2024

Harris Harangued for Hurricane Response

As Long Islanders join in the nationwide effort to gather supplies for those devastated by Hurricane Helene, the federal government's response to the tragedy has become a presidential campaign issue with charges that emergency funds were diverted to support illegal immigrants.

Oct 7, 2024

Center Moriches Native Sydney Chartuk

Family and friends gathered recently to remember Center Moriches native Sydney Chartuk, who passed away at her home in Claremont, DE.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Opinion

From the Newsroom: In God We Trust, All Others Bring Data

Politicians make plenty of promises and toss out false claims with zero data backing them up.


Sports

The Big Beautiful Bill Targets Bettors

The Big Beautiful Bill was over 1,000 pages long and while many Americans were celebrating the large issues the bill set to solve, there was one section of the bill that seems to have been forgotten and it targets a very select group of people. Bettors, specifically sports bettors and poker players had a rude awakening when the detail of the bill was presented and they found they were targeted by the bill.