News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Apr 3, 2025

South Shore Press is Around the World: Dispatch From New Zealand

South Shore Press reporter Robert Chartuk is halfway around the world, having crossed the Equator to file this report:

Apr 2, 2025

Muslim Cemetery on Hold for East Moriches

Town hears it from residents, puts Muslim cemetery on hold pending further review.

Apr 2, 2025

After the Inferno: A Reporter’s Dispatch from the Ruins

After the Flames: South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk Walks Through the Wreckage.

Mar 31, 2025

Musk Posse Takes to the Streets in Smithtown

Smithtown Ground Zero for Tesla Tangle

Mar 31, 2025

South Shore Press Man on the Street at the Tesla Rally

Supporters and detractors of President Trump and Elon Musk turned out for a rally at the Tesla dealership in Smithtown. Here’s what they had to say.

Mar 31, 2025

Sticker Shock Over $7.5 Million Railroad Project

The South Shore Press reveals why residents are in shock over the Mastic-Shirley Train Station.

Mar 31, 2025

Animal Farm Takes Shape at St. George Manor

The Manor of St. George in Shirley welcomes new residents.

Mar 31, 2025

Facelift on Tap for Mastic Beach 7-11

Much needed improvements approved for Mastic Beach 7-11

Mar 31, 2025

EJ’s PJs Aims to Keep Thousands Warm This Year

Cozy up with EJ’s PJs.

Mar 31, 2025

Local Officials Call Time Out on Program Changes that Affect Elderly and Disabled New Yorkers

Local officials won’t fold under state paperwork deadline.

Mar 31, 2025

Hope for the Taxpayers with New Transit Administrator

A new Federal Transit Administration from New York head could bode well for Long Island taxpayers.

Mar 28, 2025

Hikers Trek 80 Miles to Montauk to Save Lives from Colon Cancer

They’re hiking 80 miles along the South Shore’s beaches in a Mission to Montauk.

Mar 28, 2025

The Founding of Mastic Beach Runs Deep Through the Property Owners

Mastic Beach history explored in South Shore Press sit down with Property Owners President Kevin Collins.

Mar 26, 2025

Watery Grave for U.S. Flagship

It was the speed demon of the Atlantic, now it’s off to a watery grave.

Mar 25, 2025

Praise After an Early Morning Blaze

They saved her home and now a Shirley woman has nothing but praise for local firefighters.

Mar 25, 2025

Made in America is the Focus of Trump’s New Truth Social Investment Vehicles

Trump started Truth Social to get his messages out, now it’s a business world Juggernaut.

Mar 23, 2025

State of the Birds Report Highlights Ongoing Losses and Urgent Need for Conservation

State of the Birds report says our feathered friends are in trouble.

Mar 23, 2025

Brookhaven Adds to Environmental Land Bank

More environmentally sensitive land has been preserved, this time in Center Moriches.

Mar 23, 2025

Drinking Water Lawsuits in the Pipeline

Legal battles erupt over Long Island’s drinking water.

Mar 23, 2025

Chamber Logo a No-Go

The Chamber of Commerce of the Mastics and Shirley is saying goodbye to it logo.

Daily Feed

Local

Repavement Project Underway at Blydenburgh County Park 

“This project has really been 30 years overdue,” said Legislator Lesie Kennedy.


Opinion

Letters to the Editor: Library Trustees Thank Taxpayers for Victories

I’m deeply grateful to the residents of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library District for approving the library budget, as well as for re-electing me.


State

State Mandated Safe Boating Courses Coming Up

Long Islanders out on the water are looking to stay safe this summer.