News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Apr 13, 2025

Champion of Diversity Honors for Coach Sumpter

A Champion is Recognized.

Apr 11, 2025

Donate Life to Save a Life

You can save a life through the Donate Life program.

Apr 10, 2025

Deadly Déjà Vu: Gilgo Murders Echo Black Coast Vanishings

South Shore reporter travels to New Zealand and uncovers a story eerily similar to the Gilgo murders.

Apr 7, 2025

Community Keeps Pattersquash Clean

They cleaned up Pattersquash.

Apr 7, 2025

Ground Broken for New Yaphank Train Station

The Yaphank Train Station is on the move.

Apr 7, 2025

Kiwis Talk Trump

New Zealanders vent their spleen about President Trump.

Apr 4, 2025

Push on for Tier 6 Pension Reform

Fix Tier 6 is the rallying cry in Albany as Albany works through the legislative session.

Apr 3, 2025

South Shore Press is Around the World: Dispatch From New Zealand

South Shore Press reporter Robert Chartuk is halfway around the world, having crossed the Equator to file this report:

Apr 2, 2025

Muslim Cemetery on Hold for East Moriches

Town hears it from residents, puts Muslim cemetery on hold pending further review.

Apr 2, 2025

After the Inferno: A Reporter’s Dispatch from the Ruins

After the Flames: South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk Walks Through the Wreckage.

Mar 31, 2025

Musk Posse Takes to the Streets in Smithtown

Smithtown Ground Zero for Tesla Tangle

Mar 31, 2025

South Shore Press Man on the Street at the Tesla Rally

Supporters and detractors of President Trump and Elon Musk turned out for a rally at the Tesla dealership in Smithtown. Here’s what they had to say.

Mar 31, 2025

Sticker Shock Over $7.5 Million Railroad Project

The South Shore Press reveals why residents are in shock over the Mastic-Shirley Train Station.

Mar 31, 2025

Animal Farm Takes Shape at St. George Manor

The Manor of St. George in Shirley welcomes new residents.

Mar 31, 2025

Facelift on Tap for Mastic Beach 7-11

Much needed improvements approved for Mastic Beach 7-11

Mar 31, 2025

EJ’s PJs Aims to Keep Thousands Warm This Year

Cozy up with EJ’s PJs.

Mar 31, 2025

Local Officials Call Time Out on Program Changes that Affect Elderly and Disabled New Yorkers

Local officials won’t fold under state paperwork deadline.

Mar 31, 2025

Hope for the Taxpayers with New Transit Administrator

A new Federal Transit Administration from New York head could bode well for Long Island taxpayers.

Mar 28, 2025

Hikers Trek 80 Miles to Montauk to Save Lives from Colon Cancer

They’re hiking 80 miles along the South Shore’s beaches in a Mission to Montauk.

Mar 28, 2025

The Founding of Mastic Beach Runs Deep Through the Property Owners

Mastic Beach history explored in South Shore Press sit down with Property Owners President Kevin Collins.

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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.


Class action lawsuit claims harmful metals found in Girl Scout Cookies

A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Girl Scouts of the United States of America and Ferrero U.S.A., Inc., accusing them of selling cookies allegedly contaminated with substances that pose a health risk to consumers.


Former executive employee sues Whitson’s Culinary Group over alleged FMLA violation

A former executive employee has filed a lawsuit against Whitson’s Culinary Group, alleging wrongful termination related to her request for family medical leave.