News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Sep 9, 2025

Smith Point Bridge 5K Run for Literacy Draws Record Crowd

Record turnout for literacy during the Smith Point Bridge 5k.

Sep 8, 2025

Potunk Masonic Lodge Prepares for Centennial with Pig Roast and Chicken BBQ

Slap on a bib for the Masonic barbecue.

Sep 8, 2025

Families Reel in Fun at Mastic Beach Snapper Derby

“Let’s fish” was the call at the Mastic Beach snapper derby.

Sep 8, 2025

Feast of Liberata honoree Gene Perry with his wife, Kathryn.

They were feasting in Patchogue

Sep 7, 2025

Feast of Liberata honoree Gene Perry with his wife, Kathryn.

They turned out in Patchogue for a feast.

Sep 7, 2025

Hochul Roundtable Stakes New York’s Energy Future on Nuclear

The new Manhattan Project: Hochul talks nuclear in the city.

Sep 7, 2025

State Declares Drought Watch Amid Abnormally Dry Conditions, Water Restrictions Possible

Drought conditions are leaving Long Islanders a little dry.

Sep 5, 2025

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.

Sep 4, 2025

Judge Allows Cutting-Edge DNA Evidence in Gilgo Murder Case

DNA evidence is approved in Gilgo murder case.

Sep 3, 2025

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.

Sep 3, 2025

Knights of Columbus Launch Food Drive and Raffle to Support Local Families

Knights on a mission to help the hungry.

Sep 3, 2025

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.

Sep 1, 2025

Man Dies After Jumping from Fire Island Lighthouse

Tragic suicide at the Fire Island Lighthouse

Sep 1, 2025

Suffolk County Police Foundation Announces Major Fundraiser

They serve us, let’s do something for them.

Sep 1, 2025

Altice Backtracks on Channel Move After Brookhaven Pushback

Cable giant Altice USA knuckles under, agrees to keep Brookhaven’s local access channel at 18.

Sep 1, 2025

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.

Sep 1, 2025

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.

Sep 1, 2025

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.

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Education

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.


Sports

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.


Local

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.