News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


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.

Feb 27, 2025

Unkechaug of Centuries Past Lent His Name to Squassux

Native American lends his name to Colonial landing.

Feb 27, 2025

Radical Price Transparency to Lower Medical Costs

The ability of patients to see the prices of medical care upfront so they can shop around will reduce costs. That’s the theory behind President Trump’s “Radical Price Transparency” plan, which is also expected to lower costs through competition.

Feb 26, 2025

LIPA Fallacy Exposed: Former Board Member Blows Whistle on Power Authority Corruption

Bloated bureaucracy was doomed from the start to be a true champion for Long Island ratepayers.

Feb 26, 2025

Apple Plans $500 Billion U.S. Investment

See what company is bearing $500 billion in fruit for the U.S.

Feb 24, 2025

Retired Officer Uses Art to Bridge Perspectives on Policing

Retired police officer looks to bridge perception gap through art.

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Sports

Smithtown's Marcus Wertheim Leads Team Australia

Former Smithtown lacrosse standout Marcus Wertheim is dominating on the world stage. The Smithtown alumnus, who currently attends Brown University, led all players at the Super Sixes tournament, delivering an elite performance against international competition.


Sports

Sachem's Coach Mercurio Elected to Lacrosse Board

Congratulations to Sachem Athletic Hall of Famer Rick Mercurio, who was elected to the World Lacrosse Board of Directors during the organization’s 2025 General Assembly. Mercurio fills one of two open Strategic Director positions, marking another significant milestone in his distinguished career in the sport.


Sports

LaFontaine Heads to the Isles Hall

Pat LaFontaine’s plaque has officially been added to the Islanders Hall of Fame wall, placing him among some of the most legendary figures in franchise history. The former star forward was inducted into the Ring of Honor at UBS Arena, becoming the 17th member to receive the prestigious distinction.