News by Robert Chartuk
News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press
Dominick Thorne: A Legislator on a Mission to Honor Suffolk’s EMS Heroes
Legislator Dominick Thorne is leading the charge to recognize and strengthen Suffolk’s EMS system—while still answering emergency calls himself.
Comfort Has Four Paws: Huck the Therapy Dog Brings Relief to First Responders
In a county where emergency calls never seem to stop, comfort comes on four paws.
Library Partnership Tunes Into Ham Radio for Learning and Connection
Waves of Connection: Library and Radio Club Team Up to Tune In a New Generation
Could Long Island be a Missile Site for Trump’s Golden Dome Defense Shield?
Missiles coming to the Hamptons?
EMS Hero Louis Valentino Honored for 71 Years of Unwavering Service
The South Shore Press continues its coverage of local heroes as part of Emergency Medical Services Recognition Week.
Suffolk Celebrates EMS Appreciation Week
They save lives, and this week we officially appreciate them.
DeStefano Denounces Passage of Medical Aid in Dying Bill: “This Is a Grave Mistake”
Assisted suicide in New York: One lawmaker thinks it’s a bad idea.
Eleanor Weeks Named 2025 Senior Citizen of Distinction
Decades of service wins it for Eleanor Weeks
DeStefano and Murray Host “Shed the Meds” Event at Longwood Library
Suffolk residents shed their meds.
Alisa McMorris Turned Tragedy into Advocacy
Wading River Woman keeps the spirit of her son alive.
From Long Island to Louisville: Patricia Poggi Proves One Pair of Pajamas Can Change a Life
Suffolk woman to Kentucky on PJ mission.
Little Red Shed Opens at Avery Homestead, Launching a New Chapter in Historic Preservation
A little red shed just opened in East Patchogue—and it’s helping preserve 270 years of local history.
Suffolk Police History on Display at Museum
Suffolk Police history on display in Yaphank.
Congressman Warns of Fiscal Doom Without Tough Choices
Congressman sounds a warning from the fiscal Titanic.
Long Island Leaders Unite Against State’s Election Law Shift
It’s not about the people; it’s about power for the state Democrats
Hometown Heroes Return to Main Street
Center Moriches proudly honors its Hometown Heroes.
New York Businesses Celebrate as State Finally Pays Off Pandemic-Era Unemployment Insurance Debt
Businesses can breath a sigh of relief after this $6.2 billion state budget item.
Record $254 Billion State Budget Passed Amid Criticism Over Spending and Transparency
Local officials recoil from record $254 billion state budget.
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.
Suffolk County Honors Volunteer Firefighter of the Year
Selden’s Bill Xikis is a Firefighter of the Year.
Elected officials join environmental advocates for a tour of the Peconic River Estuary.
Officials hop on the boat to get a first hand look at the Peconic Estuary.