News by Robert Chartuk
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Mastic's Early Days
They are not as well known as local icons William Floyd, Tangier Smith, or Walter T. Shirley, but Arthur and Warren Smadbeck also played a significant role in the development of Mastic.
Suffolk Firefighters Dominate State Leadership
For the first time in history, firefighters from Suffolk are serving as the leaders of all three statewide fire associations.
Veterans Honored at Middle Island Ceremony
Every year, the community gathers at Bartlett Pond Park in Middle Island to recognize veterans in a special ceremony among the monuments of the nation's wars assembled at the park.
Man on the Street Talks About the Election
With Donald Trump making history by becoming both the 45th and 47th president and sweeping Suffolk with 402,924 votes, the South Shore Press asked Long Islanders what they thought of the election.
Patriotism Runs High at Veterans Day Parade
Patriotism ran high on Sunday when the East Moriches community turned out for a Veterans Day parade that went down Main Street and ended at Soldiers and Sailors Park.
Walter Maresco, Air Force Veteran
Airman 1st Class Walt Maresco kept things rolling during his time in the Air Force, driving trucks in Vietnam and Okinawa.
Zombie Home Hit List
Spurred by residents who've had enough of zombie homes in their neighborhood, Town of Brookhaven officials have been focused on getting owners to clean up their act.
Veterans Feted at Appreciation Breakfast
Suffolk residents who served in the military were honored at a special Veterans Appreciation Breakfast Saturday hosted by Assemblyman Joe DeStefano and attended by local officials and service organizations. The lawmaker, who hosts the event every year, was presented with a certificate of appreciation for his dedication to local veterans.
Early Homes of the Tri-Hamlet
Residents of the Tri-Hamlet Area share their neighborhoods with the estates of the town’s earliest settlers dating back to the American Revolution, including those of heroes such as William Floyd, Nathanial Woodhull, and William Tangier Smith. 
Dems Capitalize on Negative News to Oust Flood
Losing a state Assembly seat in 2022 which they had controlled for 30 years, the Democrats were itching to take it back. They succeeded with Port Jefferson Deputy Mayor Rebecca Kassay edging Ed Flood by 211 votes to oust the incumbent in the only upset of the 2024 state legislative races in Suffolk.
Drought Drives Water Demand to Record Levels
Drought conditions caused by a lack of rain on Long Island going back to September have driven the demand for relief from the Suffolk County Water Authority record levels.
Town to Raise Fines for Housing Code Violations
It was music to the ears of a community inundated with rental properties and absentee landlords: the Town of Brookhaven is raising fines for housing code violations.
Work Ethic Pays Off for Giglio as She's Returned to Albany for a Third Term
Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio's hard work on behalf of her constituents, starting with her service as a Riverhead Town Council member and continuing through a second term as a lawmaker, has paid off. She was reelected with nearly 65% of the vote.
Stick-to-It Senator Murray Reelected
Perseverance paid off again for Senator Dean Murray, who was reelected to a second term with 61.8% of the vote in a district where he has a long relationship with the voters.
DeStefano Headed Back to Albany for Fourth Term
Returning to Albany for a fourth term will be Assemblyman Joe DeStefano, a popular figure in his Central Brookhaven district. His success comes from his connection to the community after more than four decades as a volunteer firefighter and ambulance company member. He's also on the right side of the issues that affect Long Island, including fighting high taxes and inflation, opposing illegal immigration, eliminating cashless bail and standing up for law enforcement, and keeping men out of women's sports and girls' bathrooms.
Back to Status Quo for Suffolk's State Delegation
There's a one seat change in Suffolk's state legislative delegation with the Democrats taking back a position they lost two years ago in Northern Brookhaven.
It's Over: 2024 Election Is History
Knock and Drag operations are underway across Suffolk as the political parties work to GOTV.
Major Haydée Feliciano, Strategic Airlift Nurse
Achieving her dream of becoming a nurse, Haydée Feliciano enlisted in the Air Force and was sent to serve in Desert Storm with an Aeromedical Evacuation Unit that brought wounded soldiers home.
Chad Lennon: Legislator, Veterans Advocate
Legislator Chad Lennon didn't just run a 10k segment of the Suffolk County Marathon wearing military boots and displaying a large U.S. flag; he also carried a 22-pound weight to honor the number of fellow veterans who take their own lives daily in America.
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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.
William Floyd Educator Honored in Los Angeles with National Teaching Award
William Floyd teacher travels to L.A. to accept $25,000 award.
Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island (TACLI) offers free New York Landlord Smoke-Free Housing Toolkit
The Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island (TACLI) hopies to expand smoke-free environments all over New York.