News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


Jan 31, 2024

Police History Museum Dedicated to 42-Year Veteran

"Tom Smith dedicated a remarkable 42 years of service to both the Suffolk police and the then-Village of Babylon Police Department," noted County Executive Ed Romaine at a dedication ceremony at police headquarters in Yaphank. A true historian at heart, Thomas Smith played a pivotal role in inaugurating the police museum on January 25, 1985, Romaine said.

Jan 31, 2024

CPS Staffing on Romaine Agenda

Romaine, whose grandson shared a classroom with the East Moriches youngster, promised to backfill vacancies in the department to relieve a heavy workload, a chief complaint of CPS staff. "I'm reaching out to Adelphi, Hofstra, and Stony Brook universities for potential employees through their schools of Social Welfare," Romaine said in an interview with the South Shore Press. "We will do everything in our power to make sure we don't have another tragedy like we suffered with Thomas Valva."

Jan 31, 2024

Frank Calabro, Country Doctor

"Doc Senior" was the epitome of a country doctor, a familiar sight making house calls in his big black car. He turned the former Lawson Estate into Bayview Hospital, which he bricked over and doubled in size. For his dedication to his friends and neighbors, the doctor was revered by many and was honored as a Man of the Year.

Jan 31, 2024

Body Found at Burned Out Moriches House

A 911 caller reported the fire just before midnight on Wednesday and the Center Moriches Fire Department responded with assistance from the Brookhaven, East Moriches, Manorville, and Mastic departments. The body was found after the blaze was extinguished. The two-story home, which was part of a once-popular farm, was completely destroyed.

Jan 31, 2024

Legislator Thorne Discusses 2024 Agenda

After winning a hard-fought battle in his first reelection bid, Suffolk Legislator Dominick Thorne has set an ambitious second-term agenda for the 7th District, targeting new challenges and taking others over the finish line. The Patchogue Republican shook up the political world by beating the legislature's presiding officer for a seat long held by Democrats in 2021 and has been impressing his constituents ever since by his work ethic and ability to get things done.

Jan 24, 2024

Shirley's Early History Unpacked

Shirley's Early History Unpacked

Jan 24, 2024

Panico Initiates Illegal Rental Crackdown

Panico Initiates Illegal Rental Crackdown

Jan 24, 2024

Industrial Space, Hockey Arena Planned for Dowling Property

Industrial Space, Hockey Arena Planned for Dowling Property

Jan 24, 2024

New Train Stations on Romaine Agenda

New Train Stations on Romaine Agenda

Jan 24, 2024

Big Interest in Promoting Area's Historical Heritage

Big Interest in Promoting Area's Historical Heritage

Jan 24, 2024

Hochul Budget Hits Area Schools

Hochul Budget Hits Area Schools

Jan 24, 2024

Englebright Sets Environmental Agenda for Suffolk

Englebright Sets Environmental Agenda for Suffolk

Jan 24, 2024

Jeopardy Answer Puts Senator Murray in the Spotlight

Jeopardy Answer Puts Senator Murray in the Spotlight

Jan 17, 2024

Nathaniel Woodhull, Long Island Patriot

Nathaniel Woodhull, Long Island Patriot

Jan 17, 2024

Group Effort to Highlight Local Historical Treasures

Group Effort to Highlight Local Historical Treasures

Jan 17, 2024

Green Energy Providers Face Fierce Fiscal Headwinds

Green Energy Providers Face Fierce Fiscal Headwinds

Jan 17, 2024

Laws Against Drugged Driving on DA Agenda

Laws Against Drugged Driving on DA Agenda

Jan 17, 2024

Former County Executive Offers Advice to the New Suffolk Leader

Former County Executive Offers Advice to the New Suffolk Leader

Jan 17, 2024

Tierney Announces Charge in Fourth Gilgo Murder Case

Tierney Announces Charge in Fourth Gilgo Murder Case

Jan 17, 2024

Sheriff Gathers Gang Intelligence in El Salvador

Sheriff Gathers Gang Intelligence in El Salvador

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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.


Brooklyn man sues NYPD over injuries from alleged police vehicle collision

A Brooklyn man has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers, alleging excessive force, defamation, and civil rights violations.


Paraplegic man and witness sue NYPD alleging excessive force at Brooklyn park event

Two community organizers have filed a lawsuit against the City of New York alleging excessive force by NYPD officers during a peaceful event at Wingate Park in Brooklyn.