News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Oct 6, 2025

Residents Rally to Save Holtsville Zoo

Not so fast: 4,000 petition says keep the Holtsville zoo open.

Oct 5, 2025

Hero’s welcome for Honor Flight vets

Long Island loves its vets.

Oct 5, 2025

Fall Fishing Fever in Full Swing

Angles hit the beach for fall season.

Oct 5, 2025

Monarchs dazzle during South Shore stop

Monarchs overnight on the South Shore along their epic migration to Mexico.

Oct 4, 2025

Long Island dodges Humberto, hurricanes still possible

Long Island spared by Humberto and Imelda, hurricane season still in full swing.

Oct 4, 2025

Family reunites since 1885 to preserve historic sites

Family dedication since 1885 preserves Farmingville’s history.

Oct 2, 2025

Brookhaven to shutter Holtsville Hal’s longtime zoo

Holtsville Hal and friends will be located as town looks to close animal preserve.

Oct 2, 2025

VFW Post 414 hosts first Rifleman Run

Big turnout for the Post 414 Rifleman Run.

Oct 2, 2025

Suffolk police launch $600K drone fleet

Suffolk Police have new eyes in the sky.

Oct 1, 2025

Paws of War rescues animals, heals heroes

Saving pets, changing lives—the Paws of War mission.

Oct 1, 2025

Pickleball’s rise brings health benefits—and risks

Beware of the pickleball, popular sport brings some risks.

Oct 1, 2025

Zalakar named new Farm Bureau director

Old hand takes over as Farm Bureau director.

Sep 30, 2025

Rallies highlight split over state energy plan

Competing voices at energy rallies.

Sep 30, 2025

Public weighs in on state energy plan

Long Island weighs in on New York’s energy future.

Sep 29, 2025

Moriches Rotary Hosts 17th Annual Oktoberfest

A good time for a good cause at the Moriches Rotary Oktoberfest.

Sep 29, 2025

Lawmakers call for HALT repeal, prison safety reforms

HALT Act failing, legislators call for prison reform.

Sep 29, 2025

Community celebrates five years of Alma’s East Moriches salon

It’s not often the County Executive drops in on your salon.

Sep 29, 2025

Restoring Cupsogue: wetlands win state funding

Wetland health a top environmental concern.

Sep 29, 2025

The World’s Worst Bet: How globalization left U.S. workers behind

How globalized killed the American worker.

Sep 28, 2025

Driver sparks 12-car parkway pile up

Reckless driver causes 12-car parkway pile up and then tries to flee.

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Sports

A New Snake in Town

It is time once again for fantasy baseball managers to speculate on saves, and while bullpen situations around the league are always changing, there may be no bullpen more unpredictable over the last few years than the one in the desert. The Arizona Diamondbacks’ closer situation could soon see another major shift, and fantasy owners would be wise to start paying attention now.