News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Dec 17, 2025

Living another day to help others.

Kept alive through paralysis, cancer, and a near-fatal heart blockage, Steve Castleton believes his life was spared for one purpose—to keep helping others.

Dec 15, 2025

Wildlife Photographer’s Ultimate Owl Experience

A snowy owl takes a run at wildlife photographer and she gets the photos of a lifetime.

Dec 14, 2025

Riverhead Breaks Ground On Long-Planned Town Square

It’s taken 30 years and now Riverhead has broken ground to revitalize its downtown.

Dec 14, 2025

Electric Rates Soar Under New York’s Green Energy Mandates

Green New Deal: higher rates no environmental impact.

Dec 14, 2025

The Issue with Tissue: Major Brands Flunk Sustainability Test

It turns out America’s softest household essential may be quietly strangling forests one roll at a time.

Dec 14, 2025

AI Rules Must Cover the Four Cs

A proposed federal framework on artificial intelligence is forcing a reckoning over regulation, as lawmakers and policy advocates debate safeguards to protect the Four Cs.

Dec 14, 2025

Community Coalition Helps Residents Facing Cancer

Founded by local residents more than 30 years ago, the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition offers practical help to cancer patients and families across the township.

Dec 13, 2025

Holiday Tree Lighting Showcases Avery Estate Revival

A record crowd, a glowing tree, and a local history museum highlighted the Avery Estate’s growing role as a holiday tradition and historic treasure in East Patchogue.

Dec 13, 2025

Community Steps Up After Food Drive Hits Snag

When an unexpected setback threatened Colonial Youth’s Christmas Food and Toy Drive, a surge of community generosity turned a potential holiday heartbreak into a story of hope and resilience.

Dec 13, 2025

Gas Hookup Rule Repeal Threat to Affordability

They’re at it again. Repealing the gas hookup rule will make New York even more expensive.

Dec 13, 2025

Sunrise Wind and the Ghost of Shoreham

Sunrise Wind brings sobering reminder of the Shoreham nuclear debacle.

Dec 13, 2025

Rising Sunrise Wind Costs Will Fall on Ratepayers, Taxpayers

Into the big unknown: the cost of Sunrise Wind.

Dec 13, 2025

Barn Again Farm Grows on Center Moriches

A 14-year-old entrepreneur turned his Barn Again Farm stand into a holiday destination.

Dec 13, 2025

Senate Republicans Host Suffolk Affordability Roundtable

Affordability was the topic of a state Senate roundtable.

Dec 12, 2025

EJ’s PJs Pajama Extravaganza Spreads Holiday Warmth

A lot of people will be warm this winter thanks to these folks.

Dec 12, 2025

EJ’s PJs Pajama Extravaganza A Huge Success

District Attorney, Sheriff, Police Commissioner, Town Clerk, and Legislator all turn out for this heartwarming event.

Dec 12, 2025

Officials Rally to Push PROTECT Act

The PROTECT Act is being pushed by local officials to combat the crime wave caused by cashless bail.

Dec 12, 2025

Brookhaven Hosts Annual Town Hall Holiday Toy Drive

A happy holiday for many thanks to the Brookhaven toy drive.

Dec 11, 2025

Trump Showcases Economic Gains for American Workers

Trump shift gears to the economy at Pennsylvania rally.

Dec 10, 2025

Reform Movement Prevails in Gordon Heights Fire District Vote

A years-long fight to save taxpayer money continues in Gordon Heights.

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A New Ice Rink Coming to Brookhaven

This week, Dan Panico announced that during the planning board portion of the Town Board meeting in March, there will be a site plan hearing for a proposed new hockey rink at the former Brookhaven campus of Dowling College.