News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


May 27, 2025

Community Honors Sacrifice and Tradition at Mastic Beach’s 75th Memorial Day Parade

Huge turnout for the 75th Annual Mastic Beach Memorial Day Parade.

May 27, 2025

Long Tradition of Remembrance Continues in Mastic

Honoring the fallen in Mastic.

May 27, 2025

Veterans Going Strong After 75 Years

Today and 75 years ago in Mastic Beach.

May 27, 2025

Center Moriches Honors Those Who Gave All

All gave some, but some gave all.

May 26, 2025

Perennial Eyesore No More in Mastic Beach

Work is underway to rid Mastic Beach of a perennial eyesore.

May 26, 2025

Trump’s Nuclear Energy Push Could Revive New York’s Power Prospects

As energy needs surge and green goals falter, state and federal leaders reconsider atomic power to keep the lights on.

May 23, 2025

Dominick Thorne: A Legislator on a Mission to Honor Suffolk’s EMS Heroes

Legislator Dominick Thorne is leading the charge to recognize and strengthen Suffolk’s EMS system—while still answering emergency calls himself.

May 23, 2025

Comfort Has Four Paws: Huck the Therapy Dog Brings Relief to First Responders

In a county where emergency calls never seem to stop, comfort comes on four paws.

May 23, 2025

Library Partnership Tunes Into Ham Radio for Learning and Connection

Waves of Connection: Library and Radio Club Team Up to Tune In a New Generation

May 22, 2025

EMS Hero Louis Valentino Honored for 71 Years of Unwavering Service

The South Shore Press continues its coverage of local heroes as part of Emergency Medical Services Recognition Week.

May 20, 2025

Suffolk Celebrates EMS Appreciation Week

They save lives, and this week we officially appreciate them.

May 20, 2025

DeStefano Denounces Passage of Medical Aid in Dying Bill: “This Is a Grave Mistake”

Assisted suicide in New York: One lawmaker thinks it’s a bad idea.

May 19, 2025

Eleanor Weeks Named 2025 Senior Citizen of Distinction

Decades of service wins it for Eleanor Weeks

May 19, 2025

DeStefano and Murray Host “Shed the Meds” Event at Longwood Library

Suffolk residents shed their meds.

May 19, 2025

Alisa McMorris Turned Tragedy into Advocacy

Wading River Woman keeps the spirit of her son alive.

May 19, 2025

Little Red Shed Opens at Avery Homestead, Launching a New Chapter in Historic Preservation

A little red shed just opened in East Patchogue—and it’s helping preserve 270 years of local history.

May 15, 2025

Austin M. Skerritt, 34, Merchant Marine

Beloved Merchant Marine Austin M. Skerritt

May 15, 2025

Suffolk Police History on Display at Museum

Suffolk Police history on display in Yaphank.

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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.


Local

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.


Local

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.