News by Robert Chartuk
News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press
Some Advice for the Graduates
It was 46 years ago that l graduated from Center Moriches High School, Class of 1978, and it seems like yesterday that my life was just beginning. I've made plenty of mistakes and wish I had done many things a lot differently. I've lived and learned and offer the following advice to the graduates based on what I've experienced in life so far.
Biden Bombs on National Stage
If their strategy was to expose Joe Biden as unable to stand for reelection and make a move to replace him, the Democrats succeeded beyond their wildest expectations, given the president's stunningly poor performance in his debate with Donald Trump.
New York Ranks the Worst in Economic Outlook
It comes as no surprise to beleaguered New Yorkers that the state's economic outlook ranks dead last in the 17th annual "Rich State, Poor State Report.
Pipeline Ruling Good News for New York
Ruling on a lawsuit brought by the environmental group Food & Water Watch, the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit said the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) had properly evaluated a plan to expand the pipeline.
Long Island Rail Road Crime Highest in 18 Years
Eliminate cash bail, defund the police, throw open the border to drugs and illegal aliens, and espouse an endless attack on law enforcement, and what will you get? Crime doubling on the Long Island Rail Road.
Suffolk County Waitresses: Stop Taxing Our Tips!
The vote-getting ploys are based on electoral demographics: Biden is looking to curry favor with the college-educated, while Trump wants to portray himself as a champion of the working class.
Earth's Temperature Extremes
While we may be feeling a little uncomfortable at present, the temperatures are not as bad as the 102° record measured on Long Island in 1999 or the state high of 108° at Troy in July of 1926. It's a good thing we're not in the appropriately named Death Valley in California, where the thermometer topped out at 134° in 1913, which, by the way, is the world record.
Heat Wave Swelters Northeast
A heat dome parked over the eastern U.S. is bringing temperatures well into the 90s for over 11 million Americans in 14 states. Long Island's sea breezes are keeping things a little cooler, with the thermometer in the high 80s as heat advisories and air quality alerts are in effect.
Biden Election Order Under Scrutiny
The Administration Committee has issued subpoenas to 15 agencies within the Biden administration to determine if an Executive Order he issued to engage them in the 2024 election is unconstitutional.
Cuban Missile Crisis Evoked as Russian Warships Dock in Caribbean
In a situation that stirs up memories of the Cuban Missile Crisis during the Kennedy administration, Russia has deployed a Naval fleet to the island 90 miles from the U.S., including an armed frigate and nuclear submarine.
Fentanyl at the Jail Part 4 of a South Shore Press series on the Drug Crisis
Speaking at a recent summit designed to pressure state lawmakers to toughen up the drug laws, Sheriff Errol Toulon detailed some of the ingenious ways the contraband is disguised.
A Memory of My Dad
My dad, Michael A. Chartuk, followed in his older brother's footsteps and joined the Coast Guard in 1939. His first duty was patrolling New York Harbor and he said he was popular with the crew because he was the only one onboard who knew how to cook. He was sent to radio school and when World War ll broke out, he was dispatched to Hispaniola, an island in the Caribbean, to set up a radio station to intercept enemy messages.
Dispatch—Indonesia
Spending a lot of layover time on my journey to the Mentawais, l leafed through my passport and realized how patriotic the document really is.
Vietnam Vet Celebrates 40 Years in Engineering
Few drivers cresting over Bald Hill and viewing the stunning Vietnam Veterans Memorial towering before them are aware of the pivotal role that Stephen G. Hayduk played in making the red, white, and blue monument possible. Were it not for him, the landmark might never have been completed.
Suffolk District Attorney Overdose Team
Whenever a drug overdose happens in Suffolk County, a special team swoops in to see if illegal drugs were involved and apprehend the dealer so no one else falls victim.
Reporter Travels 12,000 Miles in Search of the Perfect Wave
Intrepid South Shore Press reporter Robert Chartuk traveled to Indonesia in search of the perfect wave. Here's his dispatch from the southern hemisphere.
Summer Solstice Festival
The Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, occurred on June 20. The celestial milestone was celebrated in Bellport at the Center for Environmental Discovery (CEED), which hosted a Summer Solstice Festival over the weekend.
Gilgo Murder Suspect Accused in Two More Deaths
The accused killer in the infamous Gilgo murders, architect Rex Heuermann, has been charged in the deaths of two more women, bringing the total to six in an investigation that unearthed clues dating back three decades.
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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.