News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


May 7, 2025

Suffolk Police Week Welcomes Students for an Interactive Learning Experience

Students find out what it’s like to be a county cop.

May 5, 2025

At 85, Fran Hit the Road

At age 85, this homebody upped and hit the road.

May 5, 2025

Taxpayers Spend $10 Billion a Year Subsidizing Soda; MAHA Looks to Stop It

Spending Shocker: U.S. taxpayers pick up $10 billion annual tab for soda.

May 5, 2025

From Reform School to Tech Titan: The Remarkable Rise of NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang

Taiwan immigrant who started life in a reform school proves you can live the American Dream.

May 5, 2025

It’s War in Wellington

Bickering in Washington has nothing on the New Zealand Parliament

May 4, 2025

DeStefano Denounces Passage of Medical Aid in Dying Bill: “This Is a Grave Mistake”

Medical aid in dying bill is a “grave mistake” according to this legislator.

May 4, 2025

Murray Pushes to Save Business Owners from $6.2 Billion COVID Liability

Hochul urged to give business owners a break.

May 3, 2025

Media’s Tariff Tiff Brushed Back by Trump’s Trillions in U.S. Investments

Forget the negative tariff talk, here’s what Trump’s policies have achieved so far.

May 2, 2025

Tierney Shuts Down Violent Gangs

Tierney to violent gangs: “You will be found. You will be indicted. And you will be removed from our streets.”

May 2, 2025

Spring Bursts Into Bloom at Waterdrinker Farm’s Tulip Festival

Long Islanders enjoy a blaze of blooms at the Waterdrinker Tulip Festival in Manorville.

May 1, 2025

William Floyd Educator Honored in Los Angeles with National Teaching Award

William Floyd teacher travels to L.A. to accept $25,000 award.

Apr 30, 2025

Hochul Spins Budget Deal, While Lawmakers Say "Not So Fast!"

Gov. Hochul jumps the gun on budget announcement, details yet to be released.

Apr 29, 2025

Great Brookhaven Cleanup Coming in May

Keeping it clean in Brookhaven.

Apr 29, 2025

Spotty is the King of the Road on Cross-Country Trek

Join Spotty, the French bulldog, on his trek across America.

Apr 29, 2025

House Passes “Take It Down Act” to Combat Online Exploitation of Minors

Congress acts on bill to protect children.

Apr 28, 2025

AI Data Center Urged for Brookhaven Lab

Suffolk Comptroller Kennedy thinks this site would be the perfect location for a major AI data center.

Apr 28, 2025

Scouts Restore Historic Tallmadge Trail at St. George Manor

Scouts walk in the footsteps of American heroes in Tallmadge Trail cleanup.

Apr 28, 2025

State Mandated Safe Boating Courses Coming Up

Long Islanders out on the water are looking to stay safe this summer.

Apr 28, 2025

South Shore Press Reporter Makes a Stop at the Grand Canyon

South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk makes a stop at the Grand Canyon.

Apr 23, 2025

Pope Portrayed by Elaine Thompson

Pope inspires local artist.

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Education

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.


Local

McKenna on Hampton's Wine & Food Classic: 'It's fun for everyone'

The Hamptons Wine & Food Classic returns to Stony Brook Southampton University for its second year on Saturday, July 19, combining live music with culinary offerings for an evening organized by Taste Long Island Events.


Local

Suffolk Sheriff Celebrates First Triplets to Earn Eagle Scout in New York

Suffolk County Sheriff recognized the first set of triplets in New York and the first Black triplets in the country to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.