News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Dec 5, 2025

Captree Bench Honors Marine, Highlights Suicide Prevention

Marine hero honored with memorial bench.

Dec 5, 2025

South Shore Charter School: A Journey of Success

Education option for South Shore students.

Dec 5, 2025

Olish Farms Kicks Off Season With Holiday Festival

Holiday delights at Olish Farms.

Dec 5, 2025

Free Online Video Learning—Get Job, Small Business Skills

Access on-line classes for free, at home, any time.

Dec 4, 2025

Holiday Happenings Light Up The Season

Holiday festivities on tap.

Dec 4, 2025

Local Officers Honored by Jets After Saving Man’s Life

They took to the field as heroes.

Dec 4, 2025

Students Celebrate Indigenous Culture With Unkechaug Nation

Drums echoed through the school.

Dec 4, 2025

Eastport-South Manor Students Learn to Think Like an Archeologist

Out of the classroom and into the field for Eastport-South Manor students.

Dec 3, 2025

DeStefano Ends Remarkable Run as Medford Fire Commissioner

Stellar 30-year commissioner draws to an end for DeStefano.

Dec 3, 2025

Firefighters Issue Christmas Tree Safety Tips

It only takes seconds to create a holiday disaster.

Dec 3, 2025

Massive Minnesota Somali Fraud Tops $1 Billion, Dozens Charged

Taxpayer dollars down the drain as Walz turns his back on food fraud.

Dec 3, 2025

$6.25 Billion Dell Gift Boosts Trump Accounts for Kids

$6.25 billion gift to jump start savings for American kids.

Nov 30, 2025

EJ’s PJs Pajama Extravaganza Spreads Holiday Cheer

Thousands are warmer this winter thanks to EJs PJs.

Nov 29, 2025

National Teen Mental Health Crisis Felt in Suffolk Classrooms

Local school districts taking steps to curb teen suicide.

Nov 29, 2025

Deadly D.C. Ambush Exposes Biden’s Failed Policies

Soldiers dead, cities under siege because of Joe Biden’s policies.

Nov 28, 2025

Local Chamber Encourages Holiday Cheer With Decor Contest

Chamber to award businesses who light up our lives this holiday season.

Nov 28, 2025

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Undergoes Trump-Ordered Overhaul

Trump drains the pool, drains the swamp.

Nov 28, 2025

101-Year-Old WWII Pilot Returns to the Skies

World War II pilot heads back into the skies at age 101.

Nov 28, 2025

Patchogue River Christmas Boat Parade

Holiday lights light up the night.

Nov 28, 2025

Pabst Landmark Poured Generations of Local History

After three generations, the Mentz Family is still in the beer business.

Daily Feed

Sports

Record Setting Maggie McCormick Competes at Nationals

The Bay Shore Schools Board of Education recently recognized and congratulated girls varsity cross country standout Maggie McCormick for her outstanding achievements on the track and on the national stage. McCormick, who has committed to the University of Florida, was honored for her performance at the Nike Cross Country Nationals, one of the most prestigious high school running events in the country.


Sports

Ducks Have First Signing of 2026

The Long Island Ducks have announced the team’s first signing of 2026, welcoming Major League veteran outfielder Jacob Robson. Robson will begin his first season with the Ducks, his second in the Atlantic League, and his 10th season in professional baseball.


Local

The King is Back in the South Shore Press

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