12.30.2019 News Year in Review: Once and future issue facing the Island This week, the Reporter brings you some of the top stories of 2019. For three years — yes, the short-term rental (STR) debate has been at the forefront of...
04.10.2019 Government New short-term rental legislation aired by Town Board A town law passed two years ago after months of contentious debate and packed public hearings has never been enforced, in spite of it being violated dozens of times.
08.01.2018 Government ZBA tackles controversial applications Can a licensed owner of a Bed & Breakfast on Shelter Island also offer separate accommodations in a second structure on her property for short-term rentals (STRs) while observing...
06.01.2018 Editorial Shelter Island Reporter Editorial: A meeting to remember Something extraordinary happened on Friday, May 25. People showed up in large numbers at Town Hall for a public hearing and changed the minds of the Town Board. It...
03.24.2017 Letters Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor No threat To the Editor: It befuddles why your editorial (“Vote no on extra transportation costs”, March 16), is painting the petition to transport students to Our Lady of...