News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Mar 9, 2025

Suffolk Says Thanks for Heroic Sunrise Fire Effort

Gratitude on tap for those who fought the fire.

Mar 9, 2025

Rapid Response Contains Pine Barrens Blaze, 1995 Conflagration Avoided

Residents breathe a sigh of relief as s repeat of the devastating 1995 fire is averted.

Mar 9, 2025

Residents Speak Out at Hauppauge Rally

Residents speak out at Hauppauge rally. Here’s what they had to say.

Mar 9, 2025

Suffolk Legislature Seeks Applicants for Page Program

Hands-on opportunity to get involved with county government.

Mar 9, 2025

$78.5 Million for William Floyd School Improvements, $0 Impact on Taxpayers

Unique opportunity for residents to vote on $78.5 million in school improvements at no additional cost to taxpayers.

Mar 9, 2025

Preservation Boost for Historic Moriches Home

Historic Hawkins House receives preservation boost.

Mar 7, 2025

$20,000 Grant for Patchogue-Medford Library Branch

Assemblyman DeStefano lands a $20,000 state grant for Medford library annex.

Mar 7, 2025

Moriches Coast Guard Auxiliary Recognized #1 for Enhancing Water Safety

They are #1 in keeping local waters safe.

Mar 7, 2025

Trump Hatred Embarrasses Democrats on National Stage

Democrat Trump hatred rears its ugly head at State of the Union Address.

Mar 6, 2025

Rosalie Hanson: A Woman on Fire for Civic Responsibility

Women’s History Month recognition for a Suffolk Tax Fighter

Mar 6, 2025

History in the Making at Trump’s State of the Union Address

Comprehensive coverage of President Trump’s historic State of the Union Address.

Mar 5, 2025

Residents Sound Off on Medical Price Transparency

Residents sound off on plane to cut medical costs through Radical Price Transparency.

Mar 4, 2025

Meet Hamilton, the New Therapy Dog for the Suffolk Police Department

When it gets too much, they see Hamilton.

Mar 4, 2025

New Voting Machines on Tap for Suffolk

Residents make a dry run on new voting machines to be debuted in Southampton.

Mar 3, 2025

Stellar Show for South Shore Skywatchers

Skywatchers gathered along the South Shore to see the Planetary Parade were treated to an incredible sunset.

Mar 3, 2025

Bird Flu Worries Continue on Long Island

The Deadly Outbreak Behind the Rising Egg Prices.

Mar 3, 2025

Wind Cables Coming Through

Onlookers flow in to view once-in-a-lifetime installation.

Mar 3, 2025

Free Mulch/Wood chips at Many Town Locations

Spring is almost here and so is free mulch/wood chips from Brookhaven Town.

Mar 3, 2025

South Shore Statesman to Wed

Meet the Suffolk couple who announced their nuptials.

Feb 28, 2025

Roadside Tributes for Accident Victims

Tragedy to Legislation: Assemblyman Names Roadside Tribute Bill for Son.

Daily Feed

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.


Local

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.


Local

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.