News by Robert Chartuk
News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press
Man On The Street: Lawmakers Call for Subtitles at Movie Theaters
Do theater goes want to see subtitles on movies?
State Must Ante Up More CHIPS for Long Island Roads and Bridges
As Albany grinds through Gov. Hochul’s massive $252 billion budget proposal, local officials are looking to make sure Long Island doesn’t get stiffed when it comes to highway funding.
Suffolk Scalped for Millions in Homeless Funds
Nearly $7 million sent to homeless housing providers was misspent, according to an audit by Suffolk Comptroller John Kennedy, who is looking to claw back the funds.
Trump’s Maine Throw Down Over Men in Women’s Sports
No federal money for you: Trump throws down with Maine government over men in women’s sports.
Guiding Lights at Fire Place
In Colonial Times, a breach through Fire Island allowed ships to enter Bellport Bay from the Atlantic. Residents lit fires to guide them, a practice that lent itself to the name “Fire Place” for the Historic District in the Hamlet of Brookhaven.
Note to U. S. Navy: Clean Up Your Contamination Mess in Calverton
Officials tell the Navy: Clean up your mess.
Gov. Hochul Deploys 4,500 National Guard Troops as Guards Protest Dangerous Working Conditions at Prisons
Officials are worried that the situation could result in another Attica Prison Uprising, a riot in 1971 that was one of the deadliest in U.S. history.
From Battlefield to Backyard, Marine Vet Carves Artistic Path with Chainsaws
What started as a way to save a few bucks on a wooden sculpture for his wife turned into a full-time passion for retired U.S. Marine Joseph Gonzalez, Jr., who now spends his days transforming logs into impressive chainsaw-carved works of art.
Unnerving Bias of Artificial Intelligence
A clue to the power of AI to mislead the public was illustrated in a recent exchange between the Chat GPT bot and the South Shore Press looking to verify when Congestion Pricing,
The King Who Killed Congestion Pricing
President Trump hit the brakes on the congestion pricing scheme that was milking motorists driving in Manhattan to fill a $30 billion pothole in the MTA budget.
Strong Winds Cause Dramatic Drop in Tides, Exposing Vast Stretches of Shoreline
Where Did All The Water Go?
A DOGE for New York?
The Washington DOGE is uncovering billions in federal waste. Do we need a New York DOGE? The taxpayers think so.
Water Agency Sustains Top Tier Rating
Did the Suffolk Water Authority hold on to its top-tier rating in these times of persistent economic pressures and rising infrastructure costs?
Presidents Day Patriots Rally for Trump
Passtionate patriots turned out on a blustery President's Day for their hero.
South Shore Press Analysis: Vulgarity and Lawsuits on Tap to Stop Trump
Democrats stoop to every level to stop President Trump from looking under the hood for government waste and corruption.
Arthritis Rap by Low-T
Local songster Bryan is hoping his “Arthritis Rap” scores a hit with the senior crowd.
Trump Skewers Plastic Straw Ban
President Trump hurled a harpoon into the flanks of the environmental left.
South Shore Community Mourns the Loss of a Cherished Couple
The community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of John and Florence Bivona, a devoted pair known for their kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for their family.
1040Man, The Go-To Tax Preparer and Accounting Expert
Forget the big chains. Get your taxes done locally by the 1040Man.
Deadly Shooting Disrupts Quiet Ridge Neighborhood
After attempts to coax the man out failed, police broke in and discovered the homeowner, Gerard Senatore, dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Daily Feed
Plaintiff Linkedto Partners LLC Accuses Digital Asset Firm DeFi Technologies Inc. of Securities Fraud
Linkedto Partners LLC has initiated a class-action lawsuit against DeFi Technologies Inc., accusing them of securities fraud by allegedly making false statements about their financial health between May and November of this year.
Plaintiff alleges auto dealer and bank conspired in deceptive financing scheme
In a lawsuit filed on December 5th in Brooklyn's Eastern District Court of New York against Generation Kia Inc., Esran L. Boothe claims he was misled into an inflated car financing deal through deceptive practices involving electronic contracts...
UCS Trading Inc., an e-commerce business victimized by fraudsters sues The Moroccan Deal Inc., alleging deceptive investment scheme
In a striking legal move, UCS Trading Inc., an e-commerce company based in New York City has filed a lawsuit against The Moroccan Deal Inc., accusing them along with two individuals of orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme involving...