News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Nov 28, 2025

101-Year-Old WWII Pilot Returns to the Skies

World War II pilot heads back into the skies at age 101.

Nov 28, 2025

Patchogue River Christmas Boat Parade

Holiday lights light up the night.

Nov 28, 2025

Pabst Landmark Poured Generations of Local History

After three generations, the Mentz Family is still in the beer business.

Nov 28, 2025

Outpouring of Generosity on the South Shore

Dedicated organizations and generous supporters make sure no one goes without a Thanksgiving meal.

Nov 28, 2025

Tallmadge Raid Anniversary Highlights Long Island’s Revolutionary Legacy

A Revolutionary hero: Major Benjamin Tallmadge.

Nov 28, 2025

Little Red Schoolhouse Gets Community Boost

Grassroots to save the Little Red Schoolhouse.

Nov 28, 2025

Crime Victims Roundtable Urges Statewide Reforms

When it comes to taking care of crime victims, statewide reforms are needed.

Nov 26, 2025

Romaine Fast-Tracks Repairs to Smith Point Bridge

Emergency order clears the way for Smith Point Bridge repairs and accelerates the long-awaited replacement project.

Nov 26, 2025

Romaine Unveils New Commemorative ‘Suffolk 250’ History Book

Suffolk embraces its history with 250th Anniversary book.

Nov 26, 2025

DeStefano Earns Perfect Conservative Score

Only two Assembly members on Long Island to receive a perfect Conservative score: DeStefano is one of them.

Nov 26, 2025

Community Rallies for Colonial Youth Meal Drive

Colonial Youth lands holiday meals on local tables.

Nov 26, 2025

Suffolk Sheriff Leads Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway

Thanksgiving means go out to families across Suffolk thanks to an effort Led by Sheriff Errol Toulon

Nov 25, 2025

Community Rallies As Caitlyn Beats Cancer

Community rallies around Shirley 27-year-old as she beats cancer.

Nov 22, 2025

Police unity event brings holiday meals to 1,000 families

Thanksgiving will be happier for a thousand families thanks to the 7th Precinct giveaway.

Nov 20, 2025

Leavitt says Americans still deserve answers on Butler shooting

The President was almost killed and yet, months later, the people are still looking for answers.

Nov 20, 2025

Rev. Minson’s new book honors America’s protectors

He was the Chaplain at Ground Zero and now Rev. Bill Minson shares his experiences in a new book.

Nov 18, 2025

Soaring into history: A paratrooper’s D-Day journey

Climb aboard a C-47 with Reporter Robert Chartuk to relive the Normandy D-Day invasion.

Nov 18, 2025

New weight limit imposed on Smith Point Bridge

Smith Point Bridge can no longer handle the load.

Nov 18, 2025

Labor leaders saluted at annual event

Labor leaders celebrated at annual recognition event.

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William Floyd Celebrates the Olympics

This week, as Olympic fever swept across the globe, the William Floyd School District joined in the excitement with its own celebration of the Winter Games. While many of the world’s greatest athletes gathered in Milan Cortina, Italy, for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, William Floyd Elementary School hosted a memorable version of its own Winter Olympics opening ceremony.