News by Robert Chartuk
News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press
New Beaches Created Thanks to FIMP
FIMP has brought some new beaches along Fire Island.
Wertheim Project Earns Eagle Award for Local Scout
Bee hotel leads to an award for this local scout
Mastic Beach Matriarch Catherine Elizabeth “Kitty” Hennessey, 89
She was a beloved matriarch whose warmth, generosity, and devotion to faith and family left a lasting imprint on all who knew her.
Sea of Green Along Center Moriches Main Street
Center Moriches gets a visit from St. Patrick during the parade in his honor.
DeStefano Named to Key Committee
He’ll have a seat at the transportation table for Long Island.
March Weather Cooperates for Westhampton St. Patrick’s Parade
The streets of Westhampton Beach were green and festive.
Water is the Topic of a Middle Island Talk
They’re talking about water in Middle Island.
Calabro Lodge Welcomes the Community to Celebrate St. Joseph
St. Joseph’s feast coming to Mastic Beach
Wet Paints Studio Group Art Exhibit
Local artists to light up Port Jefferson in an upcoming exhibit
Smith Point Abuzz with Wind Turbine Work
Continuing coverage of the massive Sunrise Wind construction project at Smith Point.
Refurbished Mastic-Shirley Station Now in Service
Everyone’s on board for the newly refurbished Mastic-Shirley Train Station.
Wendy Gross Recognized as Woman of Distinction
See who’s the latest Woman of Distinction.
U.S. Border Czar Homan in Albany to Lobby for Stronger State Immigration Laws
He’ll do the job for New York on illegal immigration.
International Affairs with Long Island Native Ron Nehring
He’s come back from Germany and held an international seminar on what he learned.
Hometown Recognition for Main Street Mainstay
The story of Center Moriches cannot be written without mentioning this Women’s History Month honoree.
Hundreds Rally for the Disabled
Wages for Direct Support Professionals same as McDonald’s, officials say not enough.
First Flushes Coming Through the New Forge River Sewer System
Toilet flushes mark milestone in Suffolk’s environmental history.
Cause of the Sunrise Conflagration: S’mores
Suffolk Officials and law enforcement confirmed that a series of fires that burned 420 acres of pine barrens over the weekend were accidentally started by a family trying to light a backyard fire to make S’mores.
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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.
Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing
Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.
Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July
Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.