News by Robert Chartuk
News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press
After 40 Years of Service, Rotary Club Rests On Its Laurels
After 40 years of service to the community, the Rotary Club of Shirley & the Mastics held the final meeting on November 26th and will cease club operations at the end of the year.
Low-Interest Loans Available for August Flood Damage
Those who suffered damages from the floods that battered Suffolk in August can apply for low-interest federal loans.
New York Expands Life-Saving “Gio’s Law” to Include Police Carrying EpiPens
In a significant step forward for public safety, an amendment to New York’s “Gio’s Law” now enables police officers in Nassau and Suffolk counties to carry EpiPens, critical devices for saving people from life-threatening allergic reactions. The expansion will equip first responders, who often arrive before paramedics, with the tools needed to save lives during anaphylactic emergencies.
Domestic Terrorism: Pipe Bomb Sent to Lee Zeldin’s Home
Domestic terror hit close to home when a bomb was sent to former Congressman Lee Zeldin’s house, a nominee for a top appointment in the Trump Administration. The scare comes as the incoming President reported “violent, unAmerican threats” to the lives of his other perspective cabinet members and those who live with them.
Mixed Messages on Puppy Mill Law
Most agree that puppy mills should be shut down for abusing animals and saddling unsuspecting consumers with sick pets. However, some believe a new state law banning animal sales at pet stores goes too far and will make matters worse.
Major DWI Crackdown to Keep Holiday Travelers Safe
Looking to keep travelers safe, state and local law enforcement are cracking down on impaired and reckless driving in a major enforcement effort this holiday season.
Thankfulness in Perspective
We all look back on things we could have done differently, how if we had just done this or that our lives would be better. Maybe if we listened to that Bitcoin guy, we would be millionaires by now. Or if we had taken that job, we'd be retired. Or my favorite: Instead of spending all that money at Home Depot and just bought stock in the company instead, we'd have three more homes.
Library Grand Opening in Shirley
Community Pride shined through Shirley with the grand opening of a new library. The rebuilt main building joins two library annexes to complete a trifecta of projects designed to serve the area for the next 50 years.
7th Precinct Community Unity Thanksgiving Giveaway
All the fixings, including dessert—750 meals in all—were given out Saturday at the Suffolk Police Department's 7th Precinct in Shirley during an annual Thanksgiving event made possible by generous donations and dozens of volunteers chipping in.
Man on the Street: Thanksgiving Discussions
With President Trump's historical election in the books, the South Shore Press was curious about the discussions residents expect around the Thanksgiving dinner table this year. Here's what they said.
Mastic Beach, A Paradise for Young and Old
Beaches, boating, and fishing—the attributes that drew people to Mastic Beach from the city years ago— remain the area's most popular attractions.
FEMA Screws Suffolk on Storm Aid
Long Islanders took notice when it came out that FEMA, the federal agency tasked with assisting Americans after emergencies, gave short shrift to residents in other states because they supported President Trump. They had reason to worry after a "biblical" storm wreaked havoc across Suffolk over the summer.
Local Artists on Display at Center Moriches Library
Members of the Moriches Bay Art Alliance are showing off their work at the Center Moriches Library. Visitors can enjoy interpretations of nearby landmarks and scenes of the seaside community through the eyes of the people who live here. The Alliance invites creatives from all disciplines to support each other and their crafts through discussion, critique, and artist opportunities. Check them out on Facebook.
Finishing Touches on New Library Parking
The finishing touches are being done on the new parking lot at the Center Moriches Library. Visitors will enjoy 55 more places to park and improvements to the existing lot.
Bright Lights Herald the Holiday Season
A sure sign that the Holiday Season is upon us is the display of colorful lights. The folks at Giannini Lighting were busy wiring up Drifters in Middle Island last week.
Media Meltdown Over Zeldin EPA Nod
Embarrassingly repudiated by the election of Donald Trump in record numbers, the mainstream media has taken to nitpicking every cabinet nomination the President-Elect is making.
Bella Capri, Music Star
The audience was in awe when the young lady stepped up to the microphone and belted out the National Anthem. Her tone was incredible, and her voice was clear and powerful, especially when she kicked it up with an octave to reach "rockets red glare."
Red Flag Fire Warning for Long Island as Drought Conditions Persist
With a Red Flag fire warning in effect for Long Island due to a pervasive lack of rain, the state has called for a "Burn Ban" until the end of the month. The mandate comes as the largest wildfire in New York since 2008 burns in Orange County across the New Jersey line.
Man on the Street Asks Residents About the Beechwood Protect
About 400 residents turned out to hear the latest about the Beechwood effort to rebuild the Neighborhood Road Business District in Mastic Beach. Here's what they had to say about the revitalization project.
Smooth Parking at the American Legion
Parking at the American Legion Post in Mastic Beach just got smoother thanks to generous donations from local companies in an effort coordinated by area officials.
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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.
Brookhaven Leaders Visit Maryhaven’s Yaphank Business Center
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Deputy Supervisor Neil Foley visited the Maryhaven Integrated Business Center (IBC) in Yaphank for a tour of its packaging and assembly operations and to meet with the individuals whose work powers the facility’s success.
Media’s Tariff Tiff Brushed Back by Trump’s Trillions in U.S. Investments
Forget the negative tariff talk, here’s what Trump’s policies have achieved so far.