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Chasing Legends at Whangarei
South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk files another dispatch from the other side of the Equator.
Through Kelp and Caverns: Exploring the Depths of a New Zealand Marine Preserve
Dispatch, South Pacific—A hammerhead shark greets us as we sail toward the Maomao Arch, a mammoth opening in the rocks that make up New Zealand’s Poor Knights Marine Preserve.
Point Break Perfection at the Edge of Ahipara
Tag along with South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk as he rides the waves at Shipwreck Bay.
Through Kelp and Caverns: Exploring the Depths of a New Zealand Marine Preserve
Join South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk for a dive at a world famous New Zealand preserve.
Deadly Déjà Vu: Gilgo Murders Echo Black Coast Vanishings
South Shore reporter travels to New Zealand and uncovers a story eerily similar to the Gilgo murders.
South Shore Press is Around the World: Dispatch From New Zealand
South Shore Press reporter Robert Chartuk is halfway around the world, having crossed the Equator to file this report:
From the United States Navy: Defending Freedom Around the World
Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Ryan Gardner, from Lake Ronkonkoma, renders honors during a “pass in review” aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105).
South America Crime Fighter Offers U.S. a Hand in Corralling Criminals
Nassau Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, has assigned 10 detectives to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and offered the use of his county’s jails to hold prisoners for deportation.
SSP Analysis: President Trump Lays Down the Law at Davos
It was a shot heard around the world when President Trump told the group of international elites at their annual meeting in Switzerland how things would be with him back in charge. It will be an “America First” agenda, a drastic departure from the days of ex-President Joe Biden, who Trump said let the other countries of the world “rip us off.”
Iran Close to Building Bomb
Iran is dangerously close to having enough material to build a nuclear bomb, according to a top Biden administration official, as the prospect of using diplomacy to stop the rogue nation from assembling a weapon has dimmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Speech
As anti-Israel protesters defaced national monuments and burned flags in Washington, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a speech to a joint session of Congress, breaking the record at five for a foreign leader to appear before both houses. Here is his July 24, 2024 address:
Cuban Missile Crisis Evoked as Russian Warships Dock in Caribbean
In a situation that stirs up memories of the Cuban Missile Crisis during the Kennedy administration, Russia has deployed a Naval fleet to the island 90 miles from the U.S., including an armed frigate and nuclear submarine.
Dispatch—Indonesia
Spending a lot of layover time on my journey to the Mentawais, l leafed through my passport and realized how patriotic the document really is.
Reporter Travels 12,000 Miles in Search of the Perfect Wave
Intrepid South Shore Press reporter Robert Chartuk traveled to Indonesia in search of the perfect wave. Here's his dispatch from the southern hemisphere.
Triumph in the Skies: Israel's Resilience and Biden's Diplomatic Dilemma
In a spectacle of technological prowess and unwavering resolve, Israel showcased its formidable air defense systems by thwarting an unprecedented onslaught from Iran. The skies over Israel became a battleground of interceptors and missiles, with the Israeli military successfully neutralizing 99% of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched toward its territory.
Hope for Calm: Israel's Move to Withdraw Troops from Gaza
Amidst ongoing conflict and international pressure, Israel has taken a significant step towards easing tensions in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military has announced the withdrawal of most ground troops from Gaza, marking a pivotal moment in the region's volatile landscape.
Border Riot Fallout: Judge's Decisions Under Fire Amidst Immigration Debate
The aftermath of a border breach incident in El Paso has ignited a legal and public discourse surrounding immigration policies, law enforcement responses, and judicial decisions. The incident, which occurred on March 21 at a border gate along the Rio Grande, involved a group of approximately 1,000 migrants attempting to breach the gate and enter the United States illegally. Among them, nine migrants were singled out as the main instigators and assailants who assaulted Texas National Guard members.
Diplomatic Crossroads: US Abstains as UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution Passes
In a pivotal moment underscoring strained relations between the United States and Israel, Washington's decision to abstain from a critical UN Security Council vote on Monday facilitated the passage of a resolution urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
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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.
Greaves Reaches 300 Saves
This week Half Hollow Hills East girls' lacrosse goalie Layla Greaves surpassed the 300 save mark.
National Grid is Raising Rates Again to Pay for NY Green New Deal
The Public Service Commission will vote on this proposal in the coming months. If approved, it means starting sometime this year, you could be paying a higher electric bill so National Grid can update its infrastructure to meet demands of the Green New Deal.