News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Mar 13, 2026

Repowering Plants Signals Shift In State Energy Policy

Long Island power plants may get a new lease on life.

Mar 13, 2026

Democrats Kneecap Hochul’s Insurance Reduction Plan

Hochul’s auto insurance relief plan ignored in senate budget bill.

Mar 12, 2026

Albany Budget Plan Sparks Long Island Backlash

State budget proposals keeps the money flowing off Long Island.

Mar 9, 2026

Oil, War And The Power Of The Presidency

A president who sticks up for America.

Mar 7, 2026

Suffolk Residents Invited To Try New Voting Machines

The voting experience is about to change in Suffolk.

Mar 6, 2026

State to Fast Track Route 25 Resurfacing Project, Make Immediate Pot Hole Repairs

State takes action to fix Middle Country Road

Mar 2, 2026

A Nor’easter, Icebergs, and a Narrow Escape

A winter excursion across Shinnecock Inlet almost leads to disaster for these two surfers.

Mar 2, 2026

Ladies of the Legislature Unite For Women’s History Month

Five of Suffolk’s 18 legislators are marking Women’s History Month by leading a countywide professional clothing drive to help women step confidently into new opportunities.

Feb 23, 2026

Ice Harvesting: A Frozen Piece of History

Ice was big business back in the days before refrigeration.

Feb 23, 2026

Blizzard Shatters Snowfall Record, Winds Top Hurricane Force

Record storm adds to snow grief.

Feb 23, 2026

Governor Signs Historic Medical Aid in Dying Law

People will have the right to end their lives under New York law signed by the governor.

Feb 21, 2026

Sunrise Wind Costs Balloon: Is Anyone Surprised?

Now it’s five times what they told us. Will the cost of Sunrise Wind go higher?

Feb 20, 2026

Sunrise Wind Costs Surge

Hochul deal has Sunrise Wind costs skyrocketing, ratepayers would take the hit.

Feb 16, 2026

Suffolk GOP Unveils 2026 Slate, Taps Losquadro For County Comptroller

Brookhaven’s own Dan Losquadro tapped for County Comptroller.

Feb 13, 2026

State Urged To Repair Deadly Route 25 Corridor

Residents rally to repair dangerous route.

Feb 13, 2026

Charles Wohr, 95, Air Force Veteran And Community Leader

Air Force vet and fireman who was a community leader passes away.

Feb 12, 2026

The Stakes Are High For New York in November

This may be the last chance to change the direction of New York.

Feb 10, 2026

Heroes of the Shirley Community Ambulance Honored

No matter what, the members of the Shirley Community Ambulance answers the call.

Feb 6, 2026

Trump Lifts Atlantic Fishing Ban

Biden ban lifted on Atlantic fishing grounds.

Feb 5, 2026

Veteran Mental Health Takes Center Stage At Capitol

Albany rallies for veterans health.

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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.