News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


May 26, 2025

Trump’s Nuclear Energy Push Could Revive New York’s Power Prospects

As energy needs surge and green goals falter, state and federal leaders reconsider atomic power to keep the lights on.

May 23, 2025

Dominick Thorne: A Legislator on a Mission to Honor Suffolk’s EMS Heroes

Legislator Dominick Thorne is leading the charge to recognize and strengthen Suffolk’s EMS system—while still answering emergency calls himself.

May 23, 2025

Comfort Has Four Paws: Huck the Therapy Dog Brings Relief to First Responders

In a county where emergency calls never seem to stop, comfort comes on four paws.

May 23, 2025

Library Partnership Tunes Into Ham Radio for Learning and Connection

Waves of Connection: Library and Radio Club Team Up to Tune In a New Generation

May 22, 2025

EMS Hero Louis Valentino Honored for 71 Years of Unwavering Service

The South Shore Press continues its coverage of local heroes as part of Emergency Medical Services Recognition Week.

May 20, 2025

Suffolk Celebrates EMS Appreciation Week

They save lives, and this week we officially appreciate them.

May 20, 2025

DeStefano Denounces Passage of Medical Aid in Dying Bill: “This Is a Grave Mistake”

Assisted suicide in New York: One lawmaker thinks it’s a bad idea.

May 19, 2025

Eleanor Weeks Named 2025 Senior Citizen of Distinction

Decades of service wins it for Eleanor Weeks

May 19, 2025

DeStefano and Murray Host “Shed the Meds” Event at Longwood Library

Suffolk residents shed their meds.

May 19, 2025

Alisa McMorris Turned Tragedy into Advocacy

Wading River Woman keeps the spirit of her son alive.

May 19, 2025

Little Red Shed Opens at Avery Homestead, Launching a New Chapter in Historic Preservation

A little red shed just opened in East Patchogue—and it’s helping preserve 270 years of local history.

May 15, 2025

Austin M. Skerritt, 34, Merchant Marine

Beloved Merchant Marine Austin M. Skerritt

May 15, 2025

Suffolk Police History on Display at Museum

Suffolk Police history on display in Yaphank.

May 15, 2025

Congressman Warns of Fiscal Doom Without Tough Choices

Congressman sounds a warning from the fiscal Titanic.

May 15, 2025

Long Island Leaders Unite Against State’s Election Law Shift

It’s not about the people; it’s about power for the state Democrats

May 14, 2025

Hometown Heroes Return to Main Street

Center Moriches proudly honors its Hometown Heroes.

May 14, 2025

New York Businesses Celebrate as State Finally Pays Off Pandemic-Era Unemployment Insurance Debt

Businesses can breath a sigh of relief after this $6.2 billion state budget item.

May 14, 2025

Heroes Lauded at CPR Save Awards Ceremony

Hats off to Suffolk’s First Responders

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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.


Brooklyn man sues NYPD over injuries from alleged police vehicle collision

A Brooklyn man has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers, alleging excessive force, defamation, and civil rights violations.


Paraplegic man and witness sue NYPD alleging excessive force at Brooklyn park event

Two community organizers have filed a lawsuit against the City of New York alleging excessive force by NYPD officers during a peaceful event at Wingate Park in Brooklyn.