News by Robert Chartuk
News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press
Windmill Returns to the Heart of Westhampton Beach—A Beacon of History and Pride
An old but new face anchors Main Street in Westhampton Beach.
Casting a Line in Suffolk: A Time-Honored Long Island Pastime
Stop wishing and go fishing, there are plenty of places for anglers along Suffolk’s shores.
Independence Parade Fills Patchogue with Pride
Patchogue wishes America a happy 249th birthday.
Trump Announces MABA Commission to Make America Beautiful Again
MABA is President Trump’s new initiative. What will it mean for local parks?
Hochul’s Nuclear Pivot Sparks Debate Over New York’s Energy Future
Two sides go at it over Hochul’s pro-nuclear stance.
From the Suburbs to the Statehouse: State Assembly Republicans Keep Up the Fight
Outnumbered and outgunned, these legislators keep up the fight.
Suffolk Officials Launch Summer STOP-DWI Campaign Ahead of Fourth of July Weekend
Suffolk officials all out to stop highway carnage.
He Wanted it to Be Here, A Moment at Gavin’s Memorial in Eastport
A moving moment of remembrance at Gavin’s memorial.
Get Ready to Shell-ebrate: Oyster Jamboree Coming to Smith Point
Shuck Yeah! First-Ever Long Island Oyster Jamboree to Hit the Beach
Suffolk GOP Passes Term Limit Preservation Act in Response to State Election Mandate
It’s war between the Suffolk Republicans and Albany Democrats over controlling local elections.
DeStefano Touts GOP Bills Amid “Disappointing” Legislative Session
Albany grinds on with little regard for the taxpayers.
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.
Tri-Hamlet 250th Committee Launches Plans to Celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial in Grand Style
With one year to go, big plans are in store to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday.
State Grants Long-Delayed 9/11 Disability Benefits to Widow of Suffolk Deputy Sheriff
After decades-long wait, relief finally comes to the widow of 9-11 hero.
Socialist Supermarket Dream Could Spell Disaster for New York
It’s never worked anywhere else so why should the socialist supermarket dream work in New York?
Scout Honors Beloved Principal with Wishing Well Tribute
When Antonio Gerbino set out to earn his Eagle Scout rank, he knew exactly who he wanted to honor.
Seides and Scerri: Historic Preservation Dream Team Leads Revival of Bay Area Landmarks
South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk sat down with the Bay Area’s historic preservation dream team.
$300 Billion Vanishing Act: Untracked Remittances Drain U.S. Economy, Shift Tax Burden to American Families
You see them everywhere: muniservice shops that wire money to other countries. Here’s the dirty little secret about how they drain hundreds of billions from the United States.
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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.
Three Cheers for the Musketeers! “America 250” Celebrated in Bay Shore Reenactment Prelude
In conjunction with the County’s upcoming 250th Anniversary Commemorative Planning Committee, Romaine and company—which included reenactors tabbed to play former heads of state such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson—provocatively promised a celebration “like you’ve never seen” come Fourth of July 2026.
Purple Heart Day Honors Wounded Warriors—and Its Origins on Long Island
Who knew: the first Purple Heart decoration was made by Gen. Washington here in Suffolk.