News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Mar 31, 2025

Musk Posse Takes to the Streets in Smithtown

Smithtown Ground Zero for Tesla Tangle

Mar 31, 2025

South Shore Press Man on the Street at the Tesla Rally

Supporters and detractors of President Trump and Elon Musk turned out for a rally at the Tesla dealership in Smithtown. Here’s what they had to say.

Mar 31, 2025

Sticker Shock Over $7.5 Million Railroad Project

The South Shore Press reveals why residents are in shock over the Mastic-Shirley Train Station.

Mar 31, 2025

Animal Farm Takes Shape at St. George Manor

The Manor of St. George in Shirley welcomes new residents.

Mar 31, 2025

Facelift on Tap for Mastic Beach 7-11

Much needed improvements approved for Mastic Beach 7-11

Mar 31, 2025

EJ’s PJs Aims to Keep Thousands Warm This Year

Cozy up with EJ’s PJs.

Mar 31, 2025

Local Officials Call Time Out on Program Changes that Affect Elderly and Disabled New Yorkers

Local officials won’t fold under state paperwork deadline.

Mar 31, 2025

Hope for the Taxpayers with New Transit Administrator

A new Federal Transit Administration from New York head could bode well for Long Island taxpayers.

Mar 28, 2025

Hikers Trek 80 Miles to Montauk to Save Lives from Colon Cancer

They’re hiking 80 miles along the South Shore’s beaches in a Mission to Montauk.

Mar 28, 2025

The Founding of Mastic Beach Runs Deep Through the Property Owners

Mastic Beach history explored in South Shore Press sit down with Property Owners President Kevin Collins.

Mar 26, 2025

Watery Grave for U.S. Flagship

It was the speed demon of the Atlantic, now it’s off to a watery grave.

Mar 25, 2025

Praise After an Early Morning Blaze

They saved her home and now a Shirley woman has nothing but praise for local firefighters.

Mar 25, 2025

Made in America is the Focus of Trump’s New Truth Social Investment Vehicles

Trump started Truth Social to get his messages out, now it’s a business world Juggernaut.

Mar 23, 2025

State of the Birds Report Highlights Ongoing Losses and Urgent Need for Conservation

State of the Birds report says our feathered friends are in trouble.

Mar 23, 2025

Brookhaven Adds to Environmental Land Bank

More environmentally sensitive land has been preserved, this time in Center Moriches.

Mar 23, 2025

Drinking Water Lawsuits in the Pipeline

Legal battles erupt over Long Island’s drinking water.

Mar 23, 2025

Chamber Logo a No-Go

The Chamber of Commerce of the Mastics and Shirley is saying goodbye to it logo.

Mar 23, 2025

Beechwood Update at Chamber Meeting

Chamber members got an update on the Beechwood project.

Mar 21, 2025

Good News, Bad News on the Bird Flu Front

“The birds are practically dropping from the sky.”

Mar 21, 2025

Kim Swicicki, Chamber Member of the Year

Chamber names Member of the Year.

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Sports

Fantasy Baseball - Do Not Overreact

It seems every season, no matter the level of manager in fantasy circles, everyone overreacts to the first few games of the season. This is a normal human response because you are so amped up to see these players perform that your first real glimpse makes a lasting impact, but it shouldn't.


Sports

The Best Final Four?

This year's Final Four doesn't feature a single Cinderella team. It doesn't have any true underdogs in the field. It doesn't even have anyone seeded anything other than #1 gunning for a title.


Local

BREAKING NEWS: Fatal Fire at Animal Sanctuary Kills Owner and 100-Plus Cats

Suffolk County Police Chief of Detectives William Doherty announced at midday on Monday, March 31st they are actively investigating the Medford blaze that took the lives of the beloved owner of Happy Cat Sanctuary and at least 100 cats.