News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Sep 26, 2025

Suffolk settles $9M suit in death of Thomas Valva

$9 million to mother of murdered boy

Sep 26, 2025

Mysterious object puzzles visitors to Pratt estate

Would you put your head inside this mysterious object?

Sep 26, 2025

Public to weigh in on East Moriches cemetery plan

Controversial cemetery plan: residents will have their say.

Sep 26, 2025

Memorial bench honors Alex and Arlette Mazarakis

They were beloved by their community and now there’s a memorial in their honor.

Sep 26, 2025

PSEG Long Island to continue electric service

Electricity bills will still come from PSEG under contract extension

Sep 24, 2025

Suffolk County water alert lifted after summer shortages

Water can flow, but be frugal, authority urges.

Sep 24, 2025

New library play area and garden under construction

Big additions coming to the Center Moriches Library.

Sep 24, 2025

William Floyd paving underway courtesy of Sunrise Wind

Off with the old parkway, on with the new—William Floyd repaving underway.

Sep 23, 2025

Holocaust Center Advances Mission Through hmTv

A mission of tolerance in a time of hate.

Sep 23, 2025

Mastic Beach projects signal community renewal

Improvements are coming to one of Mastic Beach’s most prominent corners.

Sep 23, 2025

Historic meth seizure nets major drug charges

In the largest methamphetamine seizure in Suffolk County history, prosecutors announced charges against two Holbrook residents accused of running a massive narcotics distribution enterprise that funneled millions of dollars’ worth of drugs onto Long Island’s streets.

Sep 22, 2025

Community pride at William Floyd homecoming parade

See who marched in the William Floyd Homecoming parade.

Sep 21, 2025

Mastic Fire Department marks 100 years with Centennial Parade

The South Shore Press was there for the Mastic Fire Department’s 100th Anniversary celebration.

Sep 21, 2025

If you’re going to have a fire…

If you’re going to have a fire, it helps to have 27 fire departments and ambulance companies nearby.

Sep 21, 2025

Giunta’s Meat Farms offers hope in Middle Island’s food desert

Relief on the way for the Coram-Middle Island food desert

Sep 21, 2025

Miller & Caggiano take to the ice for first responders

Hockey players take to the ice to support a good cause.

Sep 20, 2025

SCWA seeks millions in water quality grants

$44 million from the state would go a long way for water quality in Suffolk.

Sep 20, 2025

Hon. Jerry Garguilo, esteemed Suffolk justice, dies at 74

Community shocked by sudden death of Supreme Court Justice Jerry Garguilo.

Sep 20, 2025

Family continues Mister Softee legacy in Center

New treats in town with grand opening of the Center Moriches Mr. Softee.

Sep 20, 2025

Man on the Street: Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension

Kimmel temporarily booted from ABC. Here’s what people said.

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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

Bayport-Blue Point score 70 as their offense shines

It’s not every day you go to a football game and see over 100 points scored, especially in high school. It’s even rarer to see one team put up 70 points, but with Bayport-Blue Point, it somehow doesn’t feel all that shocking.


Sports

Rocky Point wins their Salute to Service game

Rocky Point held its annual Salute to Service game under the lights Friday night, and the team looked inspired after honoring local heroes on the field beforehand. The Eagles rode that energy to a dominant 44-19 win over Amityville.