News by Robert Chartuk

News by Robert Chartuk on South Shore Press


May 5, 2025

It’s War in Wellington

Bickering in Washington has nothing on the New Zealand Parliament

May 4, 2025

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

Medical aid in dying bill is a “grave mistake” according to this legislator.

May 4, 2025

Murray Pushes to Save Business Owners from $6.2 Billion COVID Liability

Hochul urged to give business owners a break.

May 3, 2025

Media’s Tariff Tiff Brushed Back by Trump’s Trillions in U.S. Investments

Forget the negative tariff talk, here’s what Trump’s policies have achieved so far.

May 2, 2025

Tierney Shuts Down Violent Gangs

Tierney to violent gangs: “You will be found. You will be indicted. And you will be removed from our streets.”

May 2, 2025

Spring Bursts Into Bloom at Waterdrinker Farm’s Tulip Festival

Long Islanders enjoy a blaze of blooms at the Waterdrinker Tulip Festival in Manorville.

May 1, 2025

William Floyd Educator Honored in Los Angeles with National Teaching Award

William Floyd teacher travels to L.A. to accept $25,000 award.

Apr 30, 2025

Hochul Spins Budget Deal, While Lawmakers Say "Not So Fast!"

Gov. Hochul jumps the gun on budget announcement, details yet to be released.

Apr 29, 2025

Great Brookhaven Cleanup Coming in May

Keeping it clean in Brookhaven.

Apr 29, 2025

Spotty is the King of the Road on Cross-Country Trek

Join Spotty, the French bulldog, on his trek across America.

Apr 29, 2025

House Passes “Take It Down Act” to Combat Online Exploitation of Minors

Congress acts on bill to protect children.

Apr 28, 2025

AI Data Center Urged for Brookhaven Lab

Suffolk Comptroller Kennedy thinks this site would be the perfect location for a major AI data center.

Apr 28, 2025

Scouts Restore Historic Tallmadge Trail at St. George Manor

Scouts walk in the footsteps of American heroes in Tallmadge Trail cleanup.

Apr 28, 2025

State Mandated Safe Boating Courses Coming Up

Long Islanders out on the water are looking to stay safe this summer.

Apr 28, 2025

South Shore Press Reporter Makes a Stop at the Grand Canyon

South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk makes a stop at the Grand Canyon.

Apr 23, 2025

Pope Portrayed by Elaine Thompson

Pope inspires local artist.

Apr 22, 2025

Community to Celebrate 103rd Birthday of WWII Vet and Former Brookhaven Councilman Gene Gerrard

Not many hit 103 years old, but this former Brookhaven Councilman did.

Apr 22, 2025

Trump Takes Over Penn Station Renovation

Riders pin Penn Station hopes on Trump to get renovations done.

Apr 18, 2025

Trump Throws Lifeline to American Seafood Industry

Long bristling under federal regulations, fishermen to get relief under Trump.

Apr 18, 2025

Pickles & Paws 2025: New York’s Largest Animal Adoption Festival Launches This Spring in Yaphank

Connect with s furry friend at New York’s largest adoption event.

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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.