News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Jan 27, 2026

New York is the 49th Worst State for Retirees

Thinking about retiring? Get out of New York.

Jan 26, 2026

Storm Warnings Prove Accurate As Fern Buries Long Island

A predicted winter wallop became reality as snowstorm hits Long Island.

Jan 23, 2026

Mastic Beach, A Paradise for Young and Old

It started as a summer beach community.

Jan 23, 2026

Sunrise Wind and the Ghost of Shoreham

Sunrise Wind is shaping up to be another multi-billion dollar energy debacle.

Jan 23, 2026

DMV Point Plan Poised to Punish Drivers

New York cranks up driver points.

Jan 22, 2026

Live Music Returns to The America First Warehouse Feb. 7

America Ride at the Warehouse

Jan 19, 2026

Mastic Catering Hall Project Kicks Off Sewer-Driven Revival

Forge River sewers bear economic fruit.

Jan 18, 2026

Construction Advances on Islaamic Center of Mastic-Shirley

A new mosque to spring up in Shirley.

Jan 17, 2026

Wilderness Area Named for Former Congressman Otis Pike

Fire Island High Dune Wilderness Area named for former Suffolk Congressman Otis G. Pike.

Jan 17, 2026

Oh, Deer: Feds Announce South Shore Cull

Deer to to eliminated from South Shore federal properties.

Jan 15, 2026

New York Nears Historic Medical Aid in Dying Law

Terminally ill patients will get to choose when they will die under pending law.

Jan 15, 2026

Great Healthcare Plan to Cut Costs, End Subsidies

A new healthcare deal for Americans.

Jan 13, 2026

Lawmakers Return to Albany Amid Rising Costs, Crime Concerns

Same old problems will dominate the debate in this year’s state legislative session.

Jan 12, 2026

Featured columnist: Karl Grossman, the King of Long Island Journalists

The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.

Jan 9, 2026

Local Artist Proposes Visual Dialogue With Grosz at the Heckscher

Local artist looks to hang at the Heckscher.

Jan 9, 2026

Flood Mitigation Project Completed in Center Moriches

Road project designed to help keep the waters clean.

Jan 9, 2026

Brookhaven Clerk Kevin LaValle Takes Oath for Second Term

Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin J. LaValle has begun his second term with a renewed push toward modernization, efficiency, and expanded online services.

Jan 9, 2026

U.S. Moves to Exit Dozens of Global Organizations

They are not in the best interest of America, so Trump bails from global organizations.

Jan 9, 2026

Sky-High Electric Bills Blamed on Hochul Deal

PSEG deal was driven by politics, Blakeman charges.

Jan 9, 2026

Brutal Slide for Purchasing Power of American Workers

Gold prices rise, American purchasing power drops.

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Education

Career Café Connects Floyd Students With Pros

William Floyd High School students had a unique opportunity to explore future careers during the school’s annual Career Café, where dozens of industry professionals met with students for small-group conversations about their fields.