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Eye on the Ball: Writer Vecsey takes sports seriously

So far I have met three major sportswriters who call the Island home. And almost a fourth. Now, when I say major, I mean newspapers with large circulations. There’s Robert Lipsyte of the New York Times, Robert Lipsyte of the Washington Post and Peter Vecsey of the... read more>
A look back at this week in Shelter Island history

10 YEARS AGO Williams to seek second term Ten years ago, Art Williams was Shelter Island Town supervisor and announced his intention to seek a second two-year term. He said at the time that a two-year term is too short since new office holders spend the first... read more>
ZBA: Both yes and no on controversial house

As expected Wednesday night, the Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals gave the owners of a controversial house at 6 Cartwright Road a clean bill of health on one structure within the compound, but said no to what most members regarded as a second separate... read more>
Times/Review Newsgroup unveils Northforker.com

Times/Review Newsgroup unveiled today its northforker brand, focusing entirely on tourism, lifestyle and leisure content from the North Fork. Times/Review Newsgroup, parent company of The Shelter Island Reporter, unveiled today, Thursday, its “northforker” brand, focusing entirely on tourism, lifestyle and leisure content from the North Fork... read more>
Goody was too good: Softball ace part of a winning team

Shawna Rae Goody showed winning form pitching at home against Hampton Bays last week for the Shelter Island junior varsity softball team. The girls wound up a stellar season racking up a record of 6 wins against 3 losses.... read more>

May 23, 2013

Goody was too good: Softball ace part of a winning team

By Reporter Staff

May 23, 2013

Eye on the Ball: Honoring our greatest Island athletes

By Bob DeStefano

May 20, 2013

Education

Budget passes: Kanarvogel and Graffagnino continue on board

By Julie Lane

May 21, 2013

Don’t forget to vote: Polls open until 9 p.m.

By Julie Lane

May 20, 2013

The Incredible Hulk? Spider Man? Mr. Becker, is that you?

By JoAnn Kirkland

May 16, 2013

Business

Times/Review Newsgroup unveils Northforker.com

By Times Review

May 23, 2013

North Fork farmers say they're not the one with issues

By Carrie Miller

May 19, 2013

Chamber gives Town Board date for holiday fireworks

By Ambrose Clancy

May 16, 2013

Community

Times/Review Newsgroup unveils Northforker.com

By Times Review

May 23, 2013

Bucks seek housing: looking at alternatives and volunteers

By Julie Lane

May 16, 2013

Paper gobbler set to roll into town Saturday

By Ambrose Clancy

May 15, 2013

Obituaries

Obituary: Reporter staffer David Lee Draper

By Reporter Staff

May 20, 2013

Obituaries: Elmer August Kestler Jr., Lawrence William Sliker

By Reporter Staff

May 9, 2013

Obituaries: Draper, Rodgers

By Reporter Staff

March 7, 2013

Real Estate

ZBA: Both yes and no on controversial house

By Julie Lane

May 23, 2013

Good grief: ‘Grievance Day’ looms at Assessor’s office

By Tara Smith

May 14, 2013

High end real estate deals escalate

By Julie Lane

May 1, 2013

Opinion

Eye on the Ball: Writer Vecsey takes sports seriously

By Bob DeStefano

May 23, 2013

Column: When the IRS tried to muscle me

By Karl Grossman

May 21, 2013

Eye on the Ball: Honoring our greatest Island athletes

By Bob DeStefano

May 20, 2013

Grants could raise $400K for Historical Society

By Julie Lane | 05/20/2013 2:47 PM | News, Top News

Plans to restore and repair the Shelter Island Historical Society’s Havens House and to expand it to accommodate a community classroom for society programs got a huge boost this week with word of a challenge grant. Bill and Elizabeth Pedersen stepped forward, promising up to $200,000 to match other contributions that...

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Eye on the Ball: Honoring our greatest Island athletes

By Bob DeStefano | 05/20/2013 10:56 AM | Columns, Opinion, Sports, Top News

Do you know an outstanding athlete who graduated from Shelter Island High School and should be recognized by the school? If so, you must get in touch with the newly-formed Hall of Fame Committee. From me, finally a big “thank you” to the Islanders who are taking on the responsibility of...

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North Fork farmers say they’re not the one with issues

By Carrie Miller | 05/19/2013 7:51 AM | Business, Government, Top News

North Fork farmers are facing new government regulations they say will lead to too much paperwork — only to fix a problem that exists elsewhere in the U.S. The new regulations, part of the federal government’s Food Safety and Modernization Act of 2011, aim to protect U.S. consumers from contaminated food...

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Inside Out: Lockdown? Not for me on Patriot’s Day

By Peter Boody | 05/17/2013 4:30 PM | Columns, Opinion, Spotlight, Top News

The ironies cascaded through my mind as I headed north to Lexington and Concord on April 19, the anniversary of the skirmishes in 1775 when “embattled farmers stood and fired the shot heard ‘round the world,” as Mr. Emerson put it. My wife thought I was crazy to make a detour...

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A look back at this week in Shelter Island history

By Julie Lane | 05/17/2013 1:00 PM | Government, News, Top News, Uncategorized

10 YEARS AGO Town makes it official: water crisis is really over It was a winter with 30 inches of rain in 2003 and that was 10 inches more than normal for Shelter Island. The town had been in a level four water emergency since March 2002 when the aquifer levels were...

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ZBA news: Owners get half a loaf, Yacht Club gets go ahead

By Julie Lane | 05/17/2013 10:30 AM | Uncategorized

Question: Will owners of a controversial house on Cartwright Road accept half a loaf or try to overturn a ZBA decision? A ruling will come down next week, enabling the owners to get a certificate of occupancy for the main part of their house, but they'll have to make changes to...

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Police blotter: 1 arrest, 6 tickets, 2 accidents

By Archer Brown | 05/17/2013 8:00 AM | News, Police News, Top News

Those named in arrest reports or receiving police summonses have not been convicted of a crime. In court, the charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn or the defendants may be found not guilty. Alicia A. Moore, 54, of Shelter Island was arrested on Friday, May 10 at about 11:35...

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