News by Robert Chartuk
News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press
The King Who Killed Congestion Pricing
President Trump hit the brakes on the congestion pricing scheme that was milking motorists driving in Manhattan to fill a $30 billion pothole in the MTA budget.
Strong Winds Cause Dramatic Drop in Tides, Exposing Vast Stretches of Shoreline
Where Did All The Water Go?
A DOGE for New York?
The Washington DOGE is uncovering billions in federal waste. Do we need a New York DOGE? The taxpayers think so.
Water Agency Sustains Top Tier Rating
Did the Suffolk Water Authority hold on to its top-tier rating in these times of persistent economic pressures and rising infrastructure costs?
Presidents Day Patriots Rally for Trump
Passtionate patriots turned out on a blustery President's Day for their hero.
South Shore Press Analysis: Vulgarity and Lawsuits on Tap to Stop Trump
Democrats stoop to every level to stop President Trump from looking under the hood for government waste and corruption.
Arthritis Rap by Low-T
Local songster Bryan is hoping his “Arthritis Rap” scores a hit with the senior crowd.
Trump Skewers Plastic Straw Ban
President Trump hurled a harpoon into the flanks of the environmental left.
South Shore Community Mourns the Loss of a Cherished Couple
The community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of John and Florence Bivona, a devoted pair known for their kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for their family.
1040Man, The Go-To Tax Preparer and Accounting Expert
Forget the big chains. Get your taxes done locally by the 1040Man.
Deadly Shooting Disrupts Quiet Ridge Neighborhood
After attempts to coax the man out failed, police broke in and discovered the homeowner, Gerard Senatore, dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
New System for Suffolk Financial Watchdog
County Comptroller gets some new power as Suffolk’s financial watchdog.
DOGE for New York
State legislators get behind a DOGE for New York to cut government waste.
Bridge Snares Another Victim
The tractor-trailer hit the Long Island Rail Road trestle so hard it flipped over into the opposite lane. Heavy wrecker crews dragged the rig from under the bridge and took hours to upright it and tow it away. The driver was airlifted by a Suffolk Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries.
Local Officials Freak Out Over MTA Payroll Tax
They first tried it in 2009, and the public backlash was so heavy they rolled it back. And now, as if New Yorkers aren’t taxed enough, they’re thinking about it again: a payroll tax to shovel more money at the black hole known as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
South America Crime Fighter Offers U.S. a Hand in Corralling Criminals
Nassau Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, has assigned 10 detectives to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and offered the use of his county’s jails to hold prisoners for deportation.
Social Media Posts Take Ugly Turn About Proposed Mosque in Shirley
“Funny how everyone forgot about 911 and all is wonderful now,” Vincent Gentile said. His comment was followed by, “Wow, super racist,” from Amanda Green.
Steamfitter Richard A. Harkin, 93, Promoted Long Island Economy
“He was a good man,” said his Center Moriches neighbor Ed Romaine, the current Suffolk Executive who issued him a proclamation back in 1989 when he was a county legislator.
Man on the Street Asks About Sex Changes for Children
President Trump issued an Executive Order to block sex change operations on children. In response, Attorney General Letitia James told New York hospitals to ignore the President. The South Shore Press Man on the Street asked residents what they thought about this.
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Ward Melville's Athletic Trainer Wins Alumni Award
Ward Melville's Athletic Trainer and Science Teacher Claudine Weiner recently was awarded the Outstanding Alumni Award from Stony Brook University.
Coach Desi Honored
This weekend the Suffolk County Baseball Coaches Association honored legendary Coach Al Desiderio.
Parents Protest at William Floyd High School
Multiple groups, including “Moms for Liberty, Suffolk Chapter” and “Show Me Your Face” protested the William Floyd School District after concerned parents claimed a biological boy is a member of the Girls’ Varsity Track Team.