News by Robert Chartuk
News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press
Chief Miglino Named 3rd District Healthcare Hero by Suffolk Legislature
Suffolk’s Healthcare Hero has responded to over 80,000 emergency calls.
Child Support Specialist Caitlin Del Vento Named Suffolk Employee of the Month
From a critical county department comes the Suffolk Employee of the Month.
Patchogue Community Garden Awarded Grant to Support Local Food Access
County green to help the community garden grow.
Brookhaven Continues Long-Range Effort to Restore South Shore Wetlands
Brookhaven eyesore comes tumbling down.
Maria Campasano of Mastic shows off her work with her friend, Kiara Cuello, of Moriches.
Local artists shine at Pattersquash show.
Massive Fire at Calverton Recycling Facility Raises Health Concerns; Officials Call for Federal, State Monitoring
South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk covers the Calverton blaze that took 250 firefighters to extinguish.
The Long Island Express: A Hurricane’s Wrath on the South Shore
As Hurricane Season begins, the South Shore Press brings you this special feature by reporter Robert Chartuk on the infamous “Long Island Express” storm of 1938.
Rachel Fassman receives an honor from Legislator Dominick Thorne.
Legislature Lauds Life Saver
Top Students Honored at Eastport-South Manor Luncheon Hosted by Senator Palumbo
Suffolk’s best and brightest honored.
Officials Urge Hurricane Preparedness at Smith Point Press Conference
The big one is coming; are you ready?
Patchogue Pride Parade Returns This Sunday with Expanded Mission and New Grand Marshals
Patchogue’s Pride Parade returns Sunday with color, music, and a powerful message of inclusion.
Public Service Community Mourns the Loss of Alan Joseph Croce and Frank C. Tassone, Sr.
Two respected Suffolk County men—one a law enforcement leader, the other a beloved family patriarch—leave lasting legacies just days apart.
Stalemate Over Stony Brook Dam and Road Fuels Frustration, Prompts Rally
The Mill Pond Dam: The Feds will pay to fix it after the locals figure out who owns it.
Renewed Push for Tougher Cannabis Laws After Middle School Incident
Legislators push for packaging changes for cannabis.
Winners Announced for the Suffolk County Water Authority's 3rd Annual Poster Contest.
Water on their minds
Garbarino Leads Push for Stronger Cybersecurity in Silicon Valley Talks
Garbarino looks to get a handle on the nation’s cybersecurity vulnerability.
DeStefano Calls Out Democrats for Blocking Voter ID Bill
No ID, no problem when the Democrats want you to vote.
Bellport Veteran Honored for Lifelong Commitment to Service
The newest honoree in the Veterans Hall of Fame.
Smart Home Opens in Shirley, Giving Residents with Disabilities a High-Tech Path to Independence
Smart home technology comes to Shirley.
Vector Control to Conduct Aerial Mosquito Treatments Along South Shore
Suffolk’s plan to beat the buzzers.
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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.
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.
The Big Beautiful Bill Targets Bettors
While many Americans celebrated President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," there was one section of the bill that targets a very select group of people: sports bettors