News by Robert Chartuk
News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press
Cautionary Tale of Long Island’s Last Big Power Project
South Shore Press reporter Robert Chartuk was on the ground covering the Shoreham debacle and shares some memories from the early 1980s when opposition to the plant peaked and the state stepped in to shut it down.
SSP Analysis: President Trump Lays Down the Law at Davos
It was a shot heard around the world when President Trump told the group of international elites at their annual meeting in Switzerland how things would be with him back in charge. It will be an “America First” agenda, a drastic departure from the days of ex-President Joe Biden, who Trump said let the other countries of the world “rip us off.”
Ice Rescue Team Saves Man in Bellport
When the call came through of a man who had fallen through the ice in Bellport, the South Country Ambulance Special Operations Unit sprung into action. They were quickly on the scene and made the rescue.
SSP Analysis: Reflections on Presidential Portraits as Trump and Vance Make Theirs Official
Since the founding of the United States, official presidential portraits have served as both an artistic tradition and a powerful symbol of leadership. From George Washington to the newly elected Donald Trump, these works of art capture the essence of our nation’s leaders and their times, offering a window into history while preserving legacies for future generations.
Crime Analysis Center: a Decisive Tool for Law Enforcement
The tech-rich facility is staffed with crime analysts and law enforcement personnel from a number of agencies, including the Suffolk Police, District Attorney, Sheriff, Probation Department, and Child Protective Services.
Blaze Busters Battle For Rights of Volunteers
Fire officials from across Long Island met over the weekend to formulate a legislative agenda to support the state’s volunteer emergency workers. They’ll lobby Albany on a slate of recommendations to keep the volunteer rate up and assist those who serve.
“Man on the Street:” Pros and Cons of Wind Energy
With President Trump taking aim at the wind energy industry in his first days back in office, the South Shore Press Man on the Street asked residents what they thought about it.
Local Leaders Highlight Hopes for New Administration
“Trump ran on common sense solutions to clean up the mess Biden left here at home and abroad. I’m confident he will take this country in a better direction,” said Senator Dean Murray. “He’s added Suffolk’s own Lee Zeldin to his cabinet, and that is great news for Long Island.”
State System for Children Needs Intervention
A system that serves children with disabilities is broken, prompting state officials to call on the Department of Health to fix it. At a press conference in Albany to raise awareness of the problem, legislators said the Early Intervention Program's online portal is experiencing serious technological issues.
Former Scout Reunited with Bugle a Half Century Later
Back a half-century ago, Boy Scout Troop 414 in Center Moriches acquired a bugle and needed someone to play it. South Shore Press reporter Bob Chartuk was a trumpeter in the junior high school band at the time and stepped up to fill the role.
Trump Promises Kept on Day One
Shortly after being sworn in for his second term, President Donald Trump wasted no time in issuing Executive Orders to keep the promises he made to the American public.
South Shore Press Analysis: President Biden Planted Policy and Political Landmines to Sabotage Trump
Trump took immediate exception to Biden restricting 635 million acres to offshore oil and gas drilling, a move meant to stifle the new President’s strategy to grow the economy.
Milestones Celebrated by Public Relations Pro
The stars came out to celebrate the man who helped them become stars. Public relations pro Todd Shapiro was feted all week for two remarkable milestones: his 60 birthday and 30 years in business representing who’s who in the political, celebrity, and corporate world.
Runners Hit the Road for Local Causes
“On your mark, get set, give back” was the call as hundreds of runners took off on a 10-mile course to benefit two local causes: Helping Makes U Happy and Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck.
Esteemed Judge Named to Chair Judicial Screening Committee
Those looking to run for a judgeship must pass muster with the Suffolk County Bar Association’s Judicial Screening Committee, a prestigious group that has a new chair: former Chief Administrative Judge of the Courts of New York State Gail Prudenti.
Biden Sets Landmines in a Transition That’s Anything But Smooth
Despite promises to the contrary, outgoing President Joe Biden is doing as much as he can to set up Donald Trump for failure, blatant moves that will hurt the country as well.
Trump Makes Triumphant Return to the White House
Donald J. Trump made his historic return to the White House official as he swore in to become the 47th President in a Capitol Rotunda ceremony surrounded by family, friends, and officials of his new administration, including his Vice President, J.D. Vance. His predecessor, Joe Biden, was in attendance, along with other past presidents, the Supreme Court, foreign dignitaries, and the woman he defeated for his second term, Vice President Kamala Harris.
External Revenue Service Will be a Money Maker for America
Americans despise the Internal Revenue Service, the government agency empowered to take their money at the end of a gun. But how about an External Revenue Service, an agency tasked to collect money for the people?
State Borrowing Noose Tightens Around the Neck of New Yorkers
As if taxpayers don’t have enough government debt weighing them down, the state Legislature voted to tack on another $5 billion, allowing the red ink for the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) to hit $36.28 billion.
DeStefano Named to Key Legislative Commission
“It’s important to have a local voice on this commission, which is charged with examining, evaluating, and making recommendations concerning the distribution of state aid,” DeStefano said.
Daily Feed
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.
Warrant Executed in Bay Shore – 25 Dogs Rescued
Suffolk County SPCA and police rescued 25 dogs from a Bay Shore home in “unsanitary and inhumane conditions."
LI Legend Billy Joel’s Past Loves and Languish Tackled in Sprawling New Doc
Directors Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin cut together “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” in express collaboration with the titular man of the hour, nay, 5 hours’ worth of said enlightening BTS entertainment—and then some.