News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Sep 24, 2025

New library play area and garden under construction

Big additions coming to the Center Moriches Library.

Sep 24, 2025

William Floyd paving underway courtesy of Sunrise Wind

Off with the old parkway, on with the new—William Floyd repaving underway.

Sep 23, 2025

Holocaust Center Advances Mission Through hmTv

A mission of tolerance in a time of hate.

Sep 23, 2025

Mastic Beach projects signal community renewal

Improvements are coming to one of Mastic Beach’s most prominent corners.

Sep 23, 2025

Historic meth seizure nets major drug charges

In the largest methamphetamine seizure in Suffolk County history, prosecutors announced charges against two Holbrook residents accused of running a massive narcotics distribution enterprise that funneled millions of dollars’ worth of drugs onto Long Island’s streets.

Sep 22, 2025

Community pride at William Floyd homecoming parade

See who marched in the William Floyd Homecoming parade.

Sep 21, 2025

Mastic Fire Department marks 100 years with Centennial Parade

The South Shore Press was there for the Mastic Fire Department’s 100th Anniversary celebration.

Sep 21, 2025

If you’re going to have a fire…

If you’re going to have a fire, it helps to have 27 fire departments and ambulance companies nearby.

Sep 21, 2025

Giunta’s Meat Farms offers hope in Middle Island’s food desert

Relief on the way for the Coram-Middle Island food desert

Sep 21, 2025

Miller & Caggiano take to the ice for first responders

Hockey players take to the ice to support a good cause.

Sep 20, 2025

SCWA seeks millions in water quality grants

$44 million from the state would go a long way for water quality in Suffolk.

Sep 20, 2025

Hon. Jerry Garguilo, esteemed Suffolk justice, dies at 74

Community shocked by sudden death of Supreme Court Justice Jerry Garguilo.

Sep 20, 2025

Family continues Mister Softee legacy in Center

New treats in town with grand opening of the Center Moriches Mr. Softee.

Sep 20, 2025

Man on the Street: Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension

Kimmel temporarily booted from ABC. Here’s what people said.

Sep 20, 2025

Veterans Day parade to honor Grand Marshal Ina Casali

A Navy veteran has been named as the grand marshal of the East Moriches veterans parade.

Sep 20, 2025

Holy Angels car show revving up in Patchogue

Rev it up for a good cause: Holy Angels car show comes to Patchogue.

Sep 19, 2025

Suffolk County Donates Life-Saving AED to Clune American Legion

County donation could save a life.

Sep 19, 2025

Traffic Pattern to Ease Congestion on William Floyd

A new traffic pattern to ease congestion on William Floyd.

Sep 19, 2025

SSP columnist earns Humanity Matters awards

Humanity Matters TV celebrated the release of its 250th podcast during its inaugural awards ceremony at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County in Glen Cove, where South Shore Press columnist Rich Acritelli received the evening’s highest accolade.

Sep 18, 2025

Stefanik tears into Hochul at Long Island radio stop

Expected to announce for governor after the November election, Stefanik made a stop on Long Island.

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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.


National

Movie Review Medley: The Good, the Great, and the Grand

“Good Fortune” and “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” continue in theaters, while our No. 1 film of the past week was a one-night-only enterprise.


Injured union plumber and wife sue over alleged negligence and discrimination

A union plumber and his wife have filed a lawsuit against several entities including Jamaica Hospital Medical Center over alleged civil rights violations following a workplace injury at JFK Airport Terminal 6 in May 2025.