Charlie Zeeve

Reporter, TBR News Media

Charlie Zeeve

Communications Professional and Journalist covering Long Island's communities, government, schools, environment, and the people who shape them.

Portrait of Charlie Zeeve

TBR News Media Reporter

B.A. Communications, UConn

Newhouse School Trained

Latest Reporting

Recent stories published by TBR News Media.

Wading River Duck Ponds restoration gets $850,000 boost
Featured Story

TBR News Media · Nov 1, 2026

Wading River Duck Ponds restoration gets $850,000 boost

Brookhaven and Riverhead partner to restore a shared community landmark, with dredging, stormwater upgrades and new bulkheads on the way.

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Smithtown resident brings Halloween dolls to life
CommunityOct 31, 2026

Smithtown resident brings Halloween dolls to life

For 17 years, a retired home economics teacher has turned her home into a whimsical display of about 30 handcrafted Halloween dolls.

Legislator Englebright urges Port Jeff Station to protect its green spaces at civic meeting
GovernmentOct 29, 2026

Legislator Englebright urges Port Jeff Station to protect its green spaces at civic meeting

The county legislator revisits the decades long fight to preserve the Setauket and Port Jefferson Station Greenway as development pressure grows.

Harborfields senior uses language to build bridges across cultures
EducationOct 24, 2026

Harborfields senior uses language to build bridges across cultures

A trilingual student named an Outstanding Student Delegate heads to Puerto Rico as one of seven students selected statewide.

Port Jefferson school board addresses settlement debt, tax exemptions
EducationOct 23, 2026

Port Jefferson school board addresses settlement debt, tax exemptions

The district cut a $16.5 million settlement debt to $6 million using reserves and approved a new exemption for disabled veterans.

Candidates outline priorities at Port Jefferson Civic Association meeting
GovernmentOct 16, 2026

Candidates outline priorities at Port Jefferson Civic Association meeting

Four state Senate and Assembly candidates square off on affordability, the environment, public safety and transportation.

Comsewogue Public Library event examines Long Island's storm risks
EnvironmentOct 9, 2026

Comsewogue Public Library event examines Long Island's storm risks

A Stony Brook lecturer explains why everyday storms, warmer Atlantic waters and local zoning decisions matter more than residents think.

Belle the Brave has a community in her corner
CommunityOct 8, 2026

Belle the Brave has a community in her corner

An 8 year old facing another cancer recurrence keeps her humor, and the Huntington and Centerport community rallies around her.

When eczema is more than skin deep
HealthOct 5, 2026

When eczema is more than skin deep

A Port Jefferson allergist and local families explain how severe eczema affects sleep, school and confidence, and how treatment has changed.

Caroline Episcopal Church seeks help preserving historic roof
CommunityOct 1, 2026

Caroline Episcopal Church seeks help preserving historic roof

Setauket's nearly 300 year old church is raising up to $130,000 to replace a failing cedar shake roof before winter.

About Me

I am comfortable both in front of and behind the camera, with experience editing, narrating, and anchoring newscasts. I thrive in digital content creation, and I especially enjoy work that connects to sports. Today I report for TBR News Media, covering local government, schools, the environment, health, and the community stories that matter most to Suffolk County's North Shore.

Coverage Areas

  • Local Government and Civic Life
  • Education and School Boards
  • Environment and Land Use
  • Health
  • Community Profiles
  • Sports

Experience and Education

Experience

  1. Present

    Reporter

    TBR News Media

  2. 2022

    Caddymaster's Assistant

    Fairview Country Club

  3. 2021

    Secretary and Founding Member

    Cryptocuse Club, Syracuse University

    Featured Article
  4. 2017

    Student Intern

    CT Sports Now (Frontier)

Education

  1. Class of 2025

    University of Connecticut, Stamford Campus

    Bachelor of Arts in Communications

  2. 2018 to 2022

    Syracuse University

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications · Broadcast and Digital Journalism

  3. Class of 2018

    Greenwich High School, Greenwich, CT

    Host of the weekly school news program, varsity basketball and baseball player, member of the Youth Equipment Sharing Club

Recognition and Interests

Recognition

  • Dean's List recipient in five of seven semesters at Syracuse University
  • Featured by Syracuse University's Launchpad for founding the Cryptocuse club

Interests

GolfPickleballPadelBasketballCryptocurrencyTrading Card Collecting