News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Aug 1, 2025

Mazzarella Introduces Consumer Protection Bill Targeting Unlicensed Contractors

Rube contractors beware, Mazzarella bill targets the unscrupulous.

Jul 31, 2025

Mastic Beach Fire Department Hosts Spaghetti Dinner to Support Firefighter Battling Cancer

The Mastic Beach Fire Department has his back.

Jul 31, 2025

Acupuncturist Nanci Simari Brings Healing Energy to Center Moriches

Beyond the needles, Nanci Simari is an expert healer.

Jul 30, 2025

The pull out of King Kullen and Stop & Shop has created a Middle Island food desert.

Hungry and no place to go for Brookhaven residents.

Jul 30, 2025

Calling All Vendors: Moriches Chamber Announces Annual Fall Festival

The Moriches Chamber wants you—to be a vendor at the Fall Festival

Jul 28, 2025

Longtime Suffolk Courts District Executive Warren Clark Retires

Long time court boss Clark retires after 25 years.

Jul 28, 2025

Ribbon Cutting Marks Grand Opening of Fearless Dance Company in Center Moriches

Ribbon snipped at new dance studio in Center Moriches.

Jul 28, 2025

Boats, Bait, and Brotherhood: Veterans Honored at Anglers Annual Outing

Veterans wet some lines courtesy of the Moriches Anglers

Jul 28, 2025

Former Middle Island Bank to Be Repurposed as Starbucks

Morning Joe will be easier for Middle Island residents with new Starbucks.

Jul 28, 2025

MADD Pushes for Swift Implementation of HALT Drunk Driving Law to Curb Rising Roadway Fatalities

MADD says get going on law to save thousands of lives.

Jul 28, 2025

Rigged Info, Real Consequences: New Coalition Aims to Restore Trust in Political Polling

New national group takes aim at bogus political polling.

Jul 25, 2025

‘Angelica Nappi Avenue’ Unveiled as Community Honors Life Lost and Law Inspired by 14-Year-Old Victim

Road named in honor of the girl who inspired Angelica’s Law.

Jul 24, 2025

Officials to Host Emergency Preparedness Forum Highlighting Long Island Storm Risks

Local officials urge: get prepared before the next big one hits.

Jul 24, 2025

Painting the Court: Meryl Dee Becomes the World’s First Pickleball Artist

Artist Meryl Dee strives to be the Warhol of pickleball.

Jul 23, 2025

Outrage Grows as State Parole Board Weighs Release of NYPD Cop Killer

Cop killer case touches raw nerve nearly 40 years later.

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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.


Sports

Are The Mets Going with a Youth Movement?

It’s hard to believe that the New York Mets, with a billionaire owner, might opt for a youth movement after spending so much on a star player like Juan Soto just last season, but that nightmare might become a reality for Amazin’ fans.


Sports

Bowl Season Brings Value

The new landscape of college football has brought many changes, and the transfer portal has significantly affected bowl games. More and more players are opting out of bowl games if their teams aren’t in the College Football Playoff, and while that is disappointing for fans, it gives sports bettors an edge.