News by Robert Chartuk
News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press
CPS Staffing on Romaine Agenda
Romaine, whose grandson shared a classroom with the East Moriches youngster, promised to backfill vacancies in the department to relieve a heavy workload, a chief complaint of CPS staff. "I'm reaching out to Adelphi, Hofstra, and Stony Brook universities for potential employees through their schools of Social Welfare," Romaine said in an interview with the South Shore Press. "We will do everything in our power to make sure we don't have another tragedy like we suffered with Thomas Valva."
Frank Calabro, Country Doctor
"Doc Senior" was the epitome of a country doctor, a familiar sight making house calls in his big black car. He turned the former Lawson Estate into Bayview Hospital, which he bricked over and doubled in size. For his dedication to his friends and neighbors, the doctor was revered by many and was honored as a Man of the Year.
Body Found at Burned Out Moriches House
A 911 caller reported the fire just before midnight on Wednesday and the Center Moriches Fire Department responded with assistance from the Brookhaven, East Moriches, Manorville, and Mastic departments. The body was found after the blaze was extinguished. The two-story home, which was part of a once-popular farm, was completely destroyed.
Legislator Thorne Discusses 2024 Agenda
After winning a hard-fought battle in his first reelection bid, Suffolk Legislator Dominick Thorne has set an ambitious second-term agenda for the 7th District, targeting new challenges and taking others over the finish line. The Patchogue Republican shook up the political world by beating the legislature's presiding officer for a seat long held by Democrats in 2021 and has been impressing his constituents ever since by his work ethic and ability to get things done.
Industrial Space, Hockey Arena Planned for Dowling Property
Industrial Space, Hockey Arena Planned for Dowling Property
Big Interest in Promoting Area's Historical Heritage
Big Interest in Promoting Area's Historical Heritage
Englebright Sets Environmental Agenda for Suffolk
Englebright Sets Environmental Agenda for Suffolk
Jeopardy Answer Puts Senator Murray in the Spotlight
Jeopardy Answer Puts Senator Murray in the Spotlight
Group Effort to Highlight Local Historical Treasures
Group Effort to Highlight Local Historical Treasures
Green Energy Providers Face Fierce Fiscal Headwinds
Green Energy Providers Face Fierce Fiscal Headwinds
Former County Executive Offers Advice to the New Suffolk Leader
Former County Executive Offers Advice to the New Suffolk Leader
Tierney Announces Charge in Fourth Gilgo Murder Case
Tierney Announces Charge in Fourth Gilgo Murder Case
Sheriff Gathers Gang Intelligence in El Salvador
Sheriff Gathers Gang Intelligence in El Salvador
Taiwan Voters Choose Democracy, Reject Communist Control
Taiwan Voters Choose Democracy, Reject Communist Control
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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.
Class action lawsuit claims harmful metals found in Girl Scout Cookies
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Girl Scouts of the United States of America and Ferrero U.S.A., Inc., accusing them of selling cookies allegedly contaminated with substances that pose a health risk to consumers.
Former executive employee sues Whitson’s Culinary Group over alleged FMLA violation
A former executive employee has filed a lawsuit against Whitson’s Culinary Group, alleging wrongful termination related to her request for family medical leave.