News by Robert Chartuk
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Iran Close to Building Bomb
Iran is dangerously close to having enough material to build a nuclear bomb, according to a top Biden administration official, as the prospect of using diplomacy to stop the rogue nation from assembling a weapon has dimmed.
Beach Tips to Stay Safe
While idyllic days at the beach are one of Long Island's main summer attractions, there are many hazards to consider. These won't ruin your day if you're prepared.
Dark Energy Future for New York
Without a "monumental shift" in the way New York produces power, the state will not keep up with its growing need for energy, according to the president of National Grid Ventures, an international provider.
Free Health Screenings Courtesy of St. Francis
Residents can get a free cardiac screening for cholesterol and diabetes at a nearby location courtesy of the St. Francis Community Outreach Mobile Unit.
Assembly Task Force Tackles Trafficking
The state Assembly's Task Force on Human Trafficking, a growing concern on Long Island, reviewed the problem during a meeting at Stony Brook University.
Long Islanders Not Too Keen on the Biden Economy
With the White House painting a rosy picture of the Biden administration's fiscal record, the South Shore Press hit the streets to find out how the people feel about current economic conditions.
Officer Honored for Offshore Save
Even on a day off fishing with friends 80 miles out in the Atlantic, Police Officer Bill Parmenter was prepared to save a life.
Hamas Supporters Target Capitol
Protesters in favor of the terrorist group Hamas descended on the Capitol this week, burning U.S. flags and defacing national monuments. They timed their destruction with a speech before a joint session of Congress by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who called the protesters "Useful Idiots."
Warrior Ranch Keeps Cool Thanks to Caring Community
Veterans and others who served their country now have a cool place to hang out, thanks to the donation of a new air conditioning system at the Warrior Ranch in Calverton.
Water Rescue Squad at the Ready
Water rescue drills were conducted by the members of the Mastic Beach Fire Department on Wednesday, including practice with a new sonar device that allows them to see underwater.
Man on the Street: Convention
Convention in full swing, the South Shore Press asked some of our local officials
Local Leaders Across Suffolk County React to Biden Bowing Out
the voters who witnessed his debate debacle against Donald
Letters From the Deep State: Another Chapter Exposed
Another chapter in the Letters of the Deep State saga was written to give President Biden a shove out the door as he contemplated his reelection after his disastrous debate with Donald Trump.
Resiliency Plan Will Bolster Suffolk's Coast
Suffolk's coast will be bolstered under a plan announced last week by County Executive Ed Romaine. Phase 1 of a $1.3 million Coastal Resiliency Program aims to protect the mainland and improve water quality and wildlife habitat at three county-owned sites in Westhampton Beach and East Islip.
State Closes Prisons as Crime Runs Rampant
As crime runs rampant across the state, New York’s Progressive Democrats march ahead with their pro-criminal policies. Their latest move is the closure of the upstate Sullivan and Great Meadow prisons. 
Local Leaders Across Suffolk County React to Biden Bowing Out
Now that Joe Biden has listened to the leadership of his party and the voters who witnessed his debate debacle against Donald Trump, local officials had a lot to say about what his departure from the presidential race means for the nation.
Trump Haters Outed by Libs of TikTok Posse
The Libs of TikTok drew the ire of the woke world when it started to post the messages of left-wing Liberal crazies verbatim. It seemed that their memes and diatribes were okay for their own consumption, but when everyone else got to see them accumulated in one place, that was grounds for triggering.
Joseph Mazzarella, 90, A True Pioneer
Family and friends are mourning the loss of Joseph Mazzarella, who came to the U.S. from Italy in 1960, raised a family, and became a pillar of his community.
Shirley Man Plants Trump Sign Garden
Some people keep their politics to themselves, but not Bob Belonzi of Shirley: he puts it all out there for the world to see. Drivers passing by his house on William Floyd Parkway can't t miss his signs supporting Donald Trump and making his thoughts known on his opponent, Joe Biden.
Turbine Blade Failure Shuts Nantucket Beaches
The beautiful beaches of Nantucket Island, the preferred summer spot of the very wealthy, were shut down when debris from a failed wind turbine washed ashore. The fiberglass shards and other flotsam came from a 351-foot windmill blade from Vineyard Wind, a green energy array of 10 units 15 miles off the Massachusetts Coast. 
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William Floyd Celebrates the Olympics
This week, as Olympic fever swept across the globe, the William Floyd School District joined in the excitement with its own celebration of the Winter Games. While many of the world’s greatest athletes gathered in Milan Cortina, Italy, for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, William Floyd Elementary School hosted a memorable version of its own Winter Olympics opening ceremony.