News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Jun 12, 2025

Stefanik Grills Hochul Over Migrant Crimes in Explosive D.C. Hearing: “She Created This Crisis”

Stefanik lets barbs fly during Gov. Hochul’s sanctuary state testimony.

Jun 12, 2025

East Moriches Street Renamed in Honor of Local Army Hero Jack Dyer

East Moriches Veteran Jack Dyer will be forever remembered thanks to Street named in his honor.

Jun 10, 2025

Latino Leadership Summit Brings Community to Albany

Latino leaders from across New York gathered in Albany this week for a powerful day of civic engagement.

Jun 10, 2025

Sunshine, Shopping, and Shortcake at Chamber Street Fair

Center Moriches bustles with street fair.

Jun 9, 2025

Shortcake Tradition Still Sweet After 91 Years

Sweet treats at strawberry festival.

Jun 9, 2025

Brookhaven Continues Long-Range Effort to Restore South Shore Wetlands

“Monument of Blight” comes down in Mastic Beach.

Jun 9, 2025

Chief Miglino Named 3rd District Healthcare Hero by Suffolk Legislature

Suffolk’s Healthcare Hero has responded to over 80,000 emergency calls.

Jun 9, 2025

Child Support Specialist Caitlin Del Vento Named Suffolk Employee of the Month

From a critical county department comes the Suffolk Employee of the Month.

Jun 9, 2025

Patchogue Community Garden Awarded Grant to Support Local Food Access

County green to help the community garden grow.

Jun 9, 2025

Brookhaven Continues Long-Range Effort to Restore South Shore Wetlands

Brookhaven eyesore comes tumbling down.

Jun 6, 2025

Massive Fire at Calverton Recycling Facility Raises Health Concerns; Officials Call for Federal, State Monitoring

South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk covers the Calverton blaze that took 250 firefighters to extinguish.

Jun 6, 2025

The Long Island Express: A Hurricane’s Wrath on the South Shore

As Hurricane Season begins, the South Shore Press brings you this special feature by reporter Robert Chartuk on the infamous “Long Island Express” storm of 1938.

Jun 3, 2025

Officials Urge Hurricane Preparedness at Smith Point Press Conference

The big one is coming; are you ready?

Jun 3, 2025

Patchogue Pride Parade Returns This Sunday with Expanded Mission and New Grand Marshals

Patchogue’s Pride Parade returns Sunday with color, music, and a powerful message of inclusion.

Jun 2, 2025

Public Service Community Mourns the Loss of Alan Joseph Croce and Frank C. Tassone, Sr.

Two respected Suffolk County men—one a law enforcement leader, the other a beloved family patriarch—leave lasting legacies just days apart.

Jun 2, 2025

Stalemate Over Stony Brook Dam and Road Fuels Frustration, Prompts Rally

The Mill Pond Dam: The Feds will pay to fix it after the locals figure out who owns it.

Jun 2, 2025

Renewed Push for Tougher Cannabis Laws After Middle School Incident

Legislators push for packaging changes for cannabis.

Daily Feed

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.


Opinion

Santos Behind Bars Week Three: From Prestige to Prison

I went from standing at the pinnacle of power and prestige, attending galas, navigating multimillion-dollar fundraisers in glittering Manhattan apartments and Long Island mansions, to the rock bottom of federal confinement.


Local

Men Rescued from Capsized Sailboat in Great South Bay

Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued two people from the Great South Bay.