News by Robert Chartuk
News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press
Smith Point Bridge 5K Run for Literacy Draws Record Crowd
Record turnout for literacy during the Smith Point Bridge 5k.
Potunk Masonic Lodge Prepares for Centennial with Pig Roast and Chicken BBQ
Slap on a bib for the Masonic barbecue.
Families Reel in Fun at Mastic Beach Snapper Derby
“Let’s fish” was the call at the Mastic Beach snapper derby.
Rocky Point VFW Marks 9/11 Anniversary With Message of Unity: ‘Never Forget’
They turned out to never forget.
Feast of Liberata honoree Gene Perry with his wife, Kathryn.
They were feasting in Patchogue
Feast of Liberata honoree Gene Perry with his wife, Kathryn.
They turned out in Patchogue for a feast.
Hochul Roundtable Stakes New York’s Energy Future on Nuclear
The new Manhattan Project: Hochul talks nuclear in the city.
State Declares Drought Watch Amid Abnormally Dry Conditions, Water Restrictions Possible
Drought conditions are leaving Long Islanders a little dry.
Potunk Masonic Lodge Prepares to Celebrate 100 Years of Brotherhood and Community Service
100 years went by fast for the Potunk Masons.
The Queen’s Gambit: Can Hochul’s Atomic Aspirations Keep the Lights on?
A veteran of reporting on nuclear energy since the 1980’s Robert Chartuk takes a look at Gov. Hochul’s nuclear gambit.
Judge Allows Cutting-Edge DNA Evidence in Gilgo Murder Case
DNA evidence is approved in Gilgo murder case.
Arianna and Antonio Guler at their new Mr. Softee shop in Center Moriches.
From trucks to toppings: Shirley brothers scoop up a sweet new chapter in Center Moriches.
Knights of Columbus Launch Food Drive and Raffle to Support Local Families
Knights on a mission to help the hungry.
Artist Elaine Ryder-Thompson Selected to Paint 45th Ryder Cup Poster at Bethpage Black
Among the fanfare of the Ryder’s Cup is Suffolk Artist Elaine Ryder-Thompson.
Man Dies After Jumping from Fire Island Lighthouse
Tragic suicide at the Fire Island Lighthouse
Suffolk County Police Foundation Announces Major Fundraiser
They serve us, let’s do something for them.
Altice Backtracks on Channel Move After Brookhaven Pushback
Cable giant Altice USA knuckles under, agrees to keep Brookhaven’s local access channel at 18.
Lennon Leads Long Island Sound Kayak Challenge to Confront Veteran Suicide Crisis
They hit a storm but kayakers push on in 22-mile sound crossing for veterans.
They’ll Be Working on the Roads
Sure, it’s a pain in the neck now, but the Sunrise Highest repair work will be worth it.
U.S. Coast Guard shows off record drug seizures under Operation Pacific Viper.
Read how Operation Pacific Viper seized enough drugs to kill 23 million people.
Daily Feed
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.
Sachem North wins the Game of the Week
This rivalry remains one of the best in Suffolk County, and this year’s matchup was extra special as it was featured as the Orlin & Cohen Rockline Wealth Management Game of the Week in Suffolk.
Lock my phone, please
Yondr, the phone-poaching pouch-pen founded in 2014 to create phone-free environments in entertainment and education spaces, posted up at the UBS Elmont Arena gates on Wednesday, October 15th to remind me that rockstar comedian John Mulaney has earned the right to temporarily take away mine.