News by Stefan Mychajliw and Robert Chartuk

News by Stefan Mychajliw and Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Apr 10, 2024

Earthquake Rattles Region

Long Islanders were rattled Friday when an earthquake measuring an impressive 4.8 on the Richter Scale rumbled across the region. With its epicenter near Whitehouse Station, NJ, about 50 miles west of New York City, the quake was followed by 32 smaller aftershocks into early Saturday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

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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.


Local

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.


Local

Olive Oil! Farmers Market Frenzy Opens Outside Dennison Building in Hauppauge

“I’ve been to a lot of local farmers' markets within the district and without, and I think it’s a great way to invest in local businesses,” Legislator Jason Richberg told the South Shore Press.