News by Robert Chartuk
News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press
Bill to List Tranq as a Controlled Substance
The powerful drug Xylazine, used by veterinarians to sedate large animals, will be listed as a Controlled Substance under a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano to help combat the scourge of overdose deaths sweeping across the state.
Sexual Assault Allegations Flood In at Survivor's Act Deadline
Sexual Assault Allegations Flood In at Survivor's Act Deadline
Dean Murray's "Challenged Materials" School Bill
Dean Murray's "Challenged Materials" School Bill
Nation's Highest Court Announces Ethics Guidelines
Nation's Highest Court Announces Ethics Guidelines
Gov. Hochul Ignores Opposition, Signs Clean Slate Bill
Gov. Hochul Ignores Opposition, Signs Clean Slate Bill
Wilderness Art Exhibit at National Seashore
A "Wilderness Art Exhibit" hosted by the Fire Island National Seashore is on display until December 3 at the tower overlooking the Atlantic at Smith Point Park in Shirley.
Turkey Giveaway at 7th Precinct
All the fixings, including dessert—750 meals in all—were given out Saturday at the Suffolk Police Department's 7th Precinct during an annual Thanksgiving event made possible by generous donations and dozens of volunteers chipping in.
Pridesgiving in Patchogue
The Gastro Bar & Pizzette was the gracious host of the first annual Pridesgiving gathering organized by the Patchogue Pride Committee.
American Legion Brightens Holiday with Thanksgiving Meals
Arthur H. Clune American Legion Post 1533 was buzzing over the weekend as a distribution point for hundreds of turkeys and complete Thanksgiving meals that went out through other posts and community organizations.
Romaine On the Move as County Exec-Elect
With his election in the rearview mirror, County Executive-Elect Edward Romaine is making moves to set up his administration and advance the issues that swept him into office. He's made key appointments to his transition team and has set up a website where applicants can present their credentials for the hundreds of positions Suffolk's new top official can fill.
Into the Great Wide Open for Steve Bellone
Come the first of January, after a government career spanning 26 years over three offices, County Executive Steve Bellone will no longer be an elected official, leaving many wondering what he will do next. He's not saying, but options abound for the Army veteran, attorney, former Babylon councilman, and supervisor.
DC Police Give Away Car Theft Tracking Devices
DC Police Give Away Car Theft Tracking Devices
Anti-Semitic Threats Focus Attention on Bail Flaws
Keeping pressure on the Progressive Democrat Majority in the state legislature to make New York safer, GOP members in the assembly have introduced a bill identifying crimes that should not be eligible for cashless bail. The legislation, spurred by the arrest of a Cornell University student who made threats against Jews on campus, will ensure threats of mass harm may be treated as hate crimes while giving judges more discretion in making pre-trial decisions.
Bellport Street Named for Community Leader Rae J. Maynes
Bellport Street Named for Community Leader Rae J. Maynes
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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.
Smithtown is heading to the County Championship
Smithtown West football defeated West Islip 42-10 in Friday night’s Suffolk semifinal playoff game, securing a dominant victory and advancing to the first county championship game in program history. The Bulls will face Sayville next Thursday at 4 p.m. at Stony Brook University.
Man indicted for vicious sexual assault of an elderly woman
Justice is coming for and elderly woman who was viciously, sexually assaulted in her own home.