News by Robert Chartuk
News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press
Water Warning: Authority Says Heavy Summer Usage Threatens Suffolk’s Supply
Officials urge immediate conservation to protect water pressure and firefighting capability.
Patchogue Firefighter Dan Brooks Honored as Volunteer of the Year
When the alarm bell rings, volunteer Dan Brooks answers the call.
The house on Washington Avenue rammed by teenagers in a stolen car.
Young punks terrorize Mastic Beach neighborhood in a stolen car.
Patchogue’s Gene Perry Leads New York’s Volunteer Firefighters as FASNY President
The South Shore Press sits down with FASNY President Gene Perry
A Journey into the Sunken Forest
Take a walk through the Sunken Forest with South Shore Press Robert Chartuk.
Firefighters Train for High-Stakes Emergencies During FASNY Convention on Long Island
Disasters tackled at FASNY training in Yaphank.
Boaters on Long Island Are Being Welcomed —and Briefed—on Preventing Invasive Hitchhikers
They are on the front lines, inspecting watercraft at Long Island launches to stop aquatic invasive species from devastating local waters.
Blue-State Gerrymandering Comes at Red-State Expense
Republican-led states say they’re being shortchanged by flawed census data that boosts Democratic strongholds—threatening fair representation and shifting political power away from red America.
Purple Heart Day Honors Wounded Warriors—and Its Origins on Long Island
Who knew: the first Purple Heart decoration was made by Gen. Washington here in Suffolk.
Center Moriches Firefighter George Cerruto is Suffolk Volunteer of the Year
Firefighter George Cerruto honored.
A Place of Healing and Heart: Medford Multicare Center Offers Exceptional Care
South Shore staffer impressed after stay at the Medford Multicare Center.
The Suffolk Legislature moves toward passage of a bill that will require landlords receiving county rental assistance monies to obtain town permits.
Suffolk Legislator says game over for slumlords.
Rocky Point’s Kayla MacKay Surprised with County Honors for Service and Leadership
Surprised at the legislature for her accomplishments.
Suffolk Legislator Chad Lennon is honored by his colleagues for his promotion to Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel.
It’s now Lieutenant Colonel Legislator Lennon.
Officials Urge Residents to Prepare Now for Emergencies
Officials urge residents to get ready for emergencies.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary East Moriches Flotilla Joins Community in Honoring New Eagle Scout
Auxiliary honors new Eagle Scout
New York Joins Redistricting Showdown as Texas Democrats Flee State
New York reps to Texas legislature runaways: Go home.
Grand Master Steven Rubin: Leading New York’s Masons With Vision, Brotherhood, and a Call to Serve
The top Grand Master of the Free Masons was on Long Island where Reporter Robert Chartuk had a chance to meet him.
Bay Shore Man Indicted for Brutal Machete Murder and Shooting Suffolk Officer in the Face, DA Says
Man charged with murdering a former co-worker and shooting a Suffolk Police officer shouldn’t ever see the light of day, PBA says.
Kids Can Get Up Close with Marine Life at Mastic Beach Conservancy Event
Find out what lurks beneath at the Mastic Beach Conservancy’s Kids-N-Sea Creatures Exploration Day.
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.
Bell-to-Bell School Smart Phone Ban is Looming
Starting in September, New York State law requires Bell-to-Bell restrictions on smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices in K-12 schools statewide.
Deer Park High School named NYS Most Outstanding ‘Best Buddies’ Chapter
Deer Park High School’s Best Buddies Chapter won big at the Best Buddies Leadership Conference. They were named “Most Outstanding’ chapter.