News by Bob Chartuk
News by Bob Chartuk on South Shore Press
From Coffee to Kinship: Jillian Vigliarolo’s Quarter-Century at the Country Cottage
They call it “Jill’s Place” because she’s the reason they go there. The people know they’ll get a smile, a good meal, and a chance to reminisce. Her customers had babies, and now they come to the Cottage, where every breakfast and lunch is like a reunion.
Smith Point Park
His guidance and leadership were invaluable to Suffolk County Parks, and his legacy will be that the Department always continues to enhance the outdoor experience for Suffolk's residents. Fritz served as chairman of the Suffolk County Board of Trustees of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation and the Sporting Advisory Council.
Long Island Hikers Take on Trails
The group tackles more challenging terrain with trips to upstate New York and the Brooklyn Bridge. They’re conquering the Paumanok Trail in sections, a 125-mile path from Rocky Point to Montauk, and are about halfway through. They cover a lot of ground, meeting up to four times a week, and have had groups of over 100 on some of the hikes.
LIBBA Recycles Trees to Restore the Beach
LIBBA is active throughout Nassau and Suffolk with dune restoration, beach cleanups, and community activities such as food drives and fishing opportunities for veterans and cancer patients, Rondinella noted.
Solstice Sunset
The weekend brought some snow to the Outer Beach near the Moriches Inlet, where the surf was up and the wind was brisk.
Funds Approved to Rebuild Stump Pond Dam
The dam was created in 1798 when Isaac Blydenburgh and his cousins stopped up the headwaters of the Nissequogue River to power a grist mill. The pond’s name derives from the tree stumps protruding through the water on what were previously the riverbanks.
Sunrise Wind Pier
Work is already underway along William Floyd Parkway to accommodate the cable along its 17-mile land route to a switching station in Holtsville. The 925-megawatt green energy effort is expected to provide electricity to 600,000 homes.
Investors Throw Millions at Suffolk
The sale of $350 million in Tax Anticipation Notes at 2.94% and $46.4 million in Refunding Serial Bonds at 2.66% was reported by Comptroller John Kennedy. He attributes the impressive number of bidders to the county’s improved credit ratings which resulted in healthy competition, and significant cost savings for the residents of Suffolk County.
History Comes Alive at Military Museum
The museum is the dream of the nearby Rocky Point VFW Post 6249 membership, whose stories are befitting of the many heroes depicted in the gallery’s hallowed halls. There’s museum advisor Joe Cognitore, the post’s commander, whose Army service in Vietnam earned him a Bronze Star with a “V” for Valor.
Tragic Loss Stuns Community
“Incident: Man Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash,” read the dispatch from the Suffolk Police. “Location: Sunrise Highway, 1½ miles east of Horseblock Road, Shirley. Date/Time: Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1:37 p.m.
Fort Sumter Pilgrimage Explores Family’s Civil War Legacy
Following the War of 1812 with Britain, President Andrew Jackson realized the need to strengthen the new nation’s coastal defenses, especially to protect the Atlantic entrance to Charleston, the south’s busiest port. Millions of tons of Massachusetts granite created an island at the confluence of the Ashley and the Cooper rivers where none had been before
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'Firebird' director on Ballet Long Island show: 'We've been doing ballets constantly for 40 years'
Ballet Long Island will bring the Russian legend of The Firebird to the stage in Ronkonkoma with performances on April 9 and 12.
Heavy Police Presence at William Floyd Varsity Girls' Track Meet
As more and more attention has been thrust upon the William Floyd Girls’ Track Team, so has the caution within the William Floyd School District.
Muslim Cemetery on Hold for East Moriches
Town hears it from residents, puts Muslim cemetery on hold pending further review.