News by Robert Chartuk
News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press
Renewed Push for Tougher Cannabis Laws After Middle School Incident
Legislators push for packaging changes for cannabis.
Winners Announced for the Suffolk County Water Authority's 3rd Annual Poster Contest.
Water on their minds
Garbarino Leads Push for Stronger Cybersecurity in Silicon Valley Talks
Garbarino looks to get a handle on the nation’s cybersecurity vulnerability.
DeStefano Calls Out Democrats for Blocking Voter ID Bill
No ID, no problem when the Democrats want you to vote.
Bellport Veteran Honored for Lifelong Commitment to Service
The newest honoree in the Veterans Hall of Fame.
Smart Home Opens in Shirley, Giving Residents with Disabilities a High-Tech Path to Independence
Smart home technology comes to Shirley.
Vector Control to Conduct Aerial Mosquito Treatments Along South Shore
Suffolk’s plan to beat the buzzers.
Girl Scouts Step into Colonial History at the Manor of St. George
Girl Scouts step back in time to connect with Colonial history right in their backyard.
Zeldin in Media Blitz to Reinforce Trump’s Agenda, Target Green New Deal Waste
Zeldin takes aim at Green New Deal slush funds.
Legislators Announce $4.5 Million for Bellport Revitalization
Legislators Deliver $4.5 million for Bellport.
Proposed East Moriches Cemetery to Be Open to All Faiths, Developer Says
Breaking news on plan to build massive East Moriches cemetery.
Community Honors Sacrifice and Tradition at Mastic Beach’s 75th Memorial Day Parade
Huge turnout for the 75th Annual Mastic Beach Memorial Day Parade.
Perennial Eyesore No More in Mastic Beach
Work is underway to rid Mastic Beach of a perennial eyesore.
Trump’s Nuclear Energy Push Could Revive New York’s Power Prospects
As energy needs surge and green goals falter, state and federal leaders reconsider atomic power to keep the lights on.
Dominick Thorne: A Legislator on a Mission to Honor Suffolk’s EMS Heroes
Legislator Dominick Thorne is leading the charge to recognize and strengthen Suffolk’s EMS system—while still answering emergency calls himself.
Comfort Has Four Paws: Huck the Therapy Dog Brings Relief to First Responders
In a county where emergency calls never seem to stop, comfort comes on four paws.
Library Partnership Tunes Into Ham Radio for Learning and Connection
Waves of Connection: Library and Radio Club Team Up to Tune In a New Generation
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Ducks Sign a Rookie of the Year
Getting a young superstar is always a big deal and this week that is exactly what the Ducks were able to do. Earlier in the week the Long Island Ducks announced that they signed infielder Henry Kusiak. Kusiak begins his first season with the Ducks and his third season in professional baseball. The 24-year-old brings a bat that will be very welcomed to the lineup, and he can play multiple positions, giving coach Ford many options, as the club prepares for another Atlantic League campaign this summer.