News by Robert Chartuk
News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press
Shell-ebrating Suffolk’s Oyster Comeback at First Ever Jamboree
Rebirth of the Long Island Oyster is celebrated at first ever jamboree.
Sayville Teen Arrested in Smith Point Beach Stabbing
Teens clashing down the beach from the Oyster Jamboree leads to stabbing.
Kansas City’s $17 Million Grocery Flop Is a Warning for New York
Kansas City grocery store flop bodes ill for Mamdani plan for government-run stores in New York.
Assemblyman DeStefano Hosts ‘Coffee with a Cop’ in Bellport
“You never know what the street will tell you:” Coffee with a Cop in Bellport
State Officials Outraged Over “No-Bail” Release in Cannabis Poisoning
Charged with poisoning children, pusher walks free thanks to cashless bail.
Rare Deer Spotted in East Patchogue
“At first l thought it was a goat,” said Leslie Lenahan of her stranger visitor.
Romaine Floats Yaphank Market for Local Produce Hub
No need to go to the Bronx for local produce under a plan by County Executive Ed Romaine.
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.
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Blakeman Wins GOP Nod for Governor
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accepted the New York State Republican Party’s nomination for governor Tuesday, pledging to unite Republicans across the state to defeat Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in November.