News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


May 15, 2025

Austin M. Skerritt, 34, Merchant Marine

Beloved Merchant Marine Austin M. Skerritt

May 15, 2025

Suffolk Police History on Display at Museum

Suffolk Police history on display in Yaphank.

May 15, 2025

Congressman Warns of Fiscal Doom Without Tough Choices

Congressman sounds a warning from the fiscal Titanic.

May 15, 2025

Long Island Leaders Unite Against State’s Election Law Shift

It’s not about the people; it’s about power for the state Democrats

May 14, 2025

Hometown Heroes Return to Main Street

Center Moriches proudly honors its Hometown Heroes.

May 14, 2025

New York Businesses Celebrate as State Finally Pays Off Pandemic-Era Unemployment Insurance Debt

Businesses can breath a sigh of relief after this $6.2 billion state budget item.

May 14, 2025

Heroes Lauded at CPR Save Awards Ceremony

Hats off to Suffolk’s First Responders

May 13, 2025

Record $254 Billion State Budget Passed Amid Criticism Over Spending and Transparency

Local officials recoil from record $254 billion state budget.

May 12, 2025

Philip Arwood Byler, 74, Attorney Dedicated to Public Service

He was in the thick of the Bush “Hanging Chad” election.

May 12, 2025

Diamond Jubilee Anniversary for the Mastic Beach Memorial Day Parade

Mastic Beach Parade has been on the March for 75 years.

May 12, 2025

A Nuclear Future for New York?

The tech giants are going nuclear.

May 8, 2025

Audit Details Where Suffolk’s Opioid Monies Went

Kennedy audit targets $50 million opioid fund.

May 8, 2025

Natural Pest Control Thrives at Long Island’s Historic Manor of St. George

They’re in the air and on the ground: natural insect control at the Manor of St. George

May 8, 2025

Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Close 18 Long Island Stores

Once the nation’s third largest drug chain, Rite Aid will be gone from the Long Island landscape.

May 7, 2025

Manes American Peace Prize Nominates Trump for $1 Million Award

Forget the Nobel Prize: President Trump is in line for the $1 million Manes American Prize.

May 7, 2025

Officials Urge Preparedness Ahead of Upcoming Hurricane Season

They’re coming: Officials urge residents to get ready for hurricane season.

May 7, 2025

Suffolk Police Week Welcomes Students for an Interactive Learning Experience

Students find out what it’s like to be a county cop.

May 5, 2025

At 85, Fran Hit the Road

At age 85, this homebody upped and hit the road.

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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.


National

Hallelujah! HBO Max is Back in Action

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) announced at its upfronts on Tuesday, May 14th, that Max would rebrand to HBO Max—the same name it forfeited just two short years ago.


SEC files fraud suit over $21 million “pump and dump” scheme involving American Green stock

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a civil securities fraud enforcement action against three individuals accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to sell stock in American Green, Inc.