News by Robert Chartuk
News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press
Federal Counterterrorism Funds Fully Restored To New York
It’s one of the top terrorism targets in the world and now, New York is getting the federal funds it deserves.
Trump Accounts Aim To Put Wall Street Gains In Taxpayers’ Hands
Historic Trump measure puts taxpayers in line for Wall Street profits.
Sonja’s Legacy Brings A Child’s Holocaust Story To Life
Similar to the Diaries of Anne Frank, Sonja’s art lives on to tell a tale of imagination and hope.
Living another day to help others.
Kept alive through paralysis, cancer, and a near-fatal heart blockage, Steve Castleton believes his life was spared for one purpose—to keep helping others.
Wildlife Photographer’s Ultimate Owl Experience
A snowy owl takes a run at wildlife photographer and she gets the photos of a lifetime.
Riverhead Breaks Ground On Long-Planned Town Square
It’s taken 30 years and now Riverhead has broken ground to revitalize its downtown.
Electric Rates Soar Under New York’s Green Energy Mandates
Green New Deal: higher rates no environmental impact.
The Issue with Tissue: Major Brands Flunk Sustainability Test
It turns out America’s softest household essential may be quietly strangling forests one roll at a time.
AI Rules Must Cover the Four Cs
A proposed federal framework on artificial intelligence is forcing a reckoning over regulation, as lawmakers and policy advocates debate safeguards to protect the Four Cs.
Community Coalition Helps Residents Facing Cancer
Founded by local residents more than 30 years ago, the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition offers practical help to cancer patients and families across the township.
Holiday Tree Lighting Showcases Avery Estate Revival
A record crowd, a glowing tree, and a local history museum highlighted the Avery Estate’s growing role as a holiday tradition and historic treasure in East Patchogue.
Community Steps Up After Food Drive Hits Snag
When an unexpected setback threatened Colonial Youth’s Christmas Food and Toy Drive, a surge of community generosity turned a potential holiday heartbreak into a story of hope and resilience.
Gas Hookup Rule Repeal Threat to Affordability
They’re at it again. Repealing the gas hookup rule will make New York even more expensive.
Sunrise Wind and the Ghost of Shoreham
Sunrise Wind brings sobering reminder of the Shoreham nuclear debacle.
Rising Sunrise Wind Costs Will Fall on Ratepayers, Taxpayers
Into the big unknown: the cost of Sunrise Wind.
Barn Again Farm Grows on Center Moriches
A 14-year-old entrepreneur turned his Barn Again Farm stand into a holiday destination.
Senate Republicans Host Suffolk Affordability Roundtable
Affordability was the topic of a state Senate roundtable.
EJ’s PJs Pajama Extravaganza Spreads Holiday Warmth
A lot of people will be warm this winter thanks to these folks.
Daily Feed
A New Snake in Town
It is time once again for fantasy baseball managers to speculate on saves, and while bullpen situations around the league are always changing, there may be no bullpen more unpredictable over the last few years than the one in the desert. The Arizona Diamondbacks’ closer situation could soon see another major shift, and fantasy owners would be wise to start paying attention now.