News by Robert Chartuk
News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press
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.
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.
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.
Sunshine, Shopping, and Shortcake at Chamber Street Fair
Center Moriches bustles with street fair.
Brookhaven Continues Long-Range Effort to Restore South Shore Wetlands
“Monument of Blight” comes down in Mastic Beach.
Chief Miglino Named 3rd District Healthcare Hero by Suffolk Legislature
Suffolk’s Healthcare Hero has responded to over 80,000 emergency calls.
Child Support Specialist Caitlin Del Vento Named Suffolk Employee of the Month
From a critical county department comes the Suffolk Employee of the Month.
Patchogue Community Garden Awarded Grant to Support Local Food Access
County green to help the community garden grow.
Brookhaven Continues Long-Range Effort to Restore South Shore Wetlands
Brookhaven eyesore comes tumbling down.
Maria Campasano of Mastic shows off her work with her friend, Kiara Cuello, of Moriches.
Local artists shine at Pattersquash show.
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.
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.
Rachel Fassman receives an honor from Legislator Dominick Thorne.
Legislature Lauds Life Saver
Top Students Honored at Eastport-South Manor Luncheon Hosted by Senator Palumbo
Suffolk’s best and brightest honored.
Officials Urge Hurricane Preparedness at Smith Point Press Conference
The big one is coming; are you ready?
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.
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.
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.
Renewed Push for Tougher Cannabis Laws After Middle School Incident
Legislators push for packaging changes for cannabis.
Daily Feed
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.
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.
Men Rescued from Capsized Sailboat in Great South Bay
Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued two people from the Great South Bay.