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10.22.2026 Featured Story

Canddiate Profile: Rep. Nick LaLota bids for third term

Congressman Nick LaLota declined the Times Review Editorial Board’s invitation for an in-person or virtual interview, citing scheduling conflicts. He instead provided written responses to emailed questions. In his...

10.22.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter Letter to the Editor: Oct. 22, 2026

ADDRESS HOUSING, ENVIRONMENTAL NEEDS To the Editor: Zoning codes are intended to address community needs while protecting public health, welfare, and the environment. Shaped by zoning and land preservation...

10.22.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter Community Calendar: Oct. 22, 2026

EVERY WEEK AA meetings: Keep It Simple & Early Birds Meeting in person at 7 a.m, Monday through Friday, 8:30 Saturdays. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Saturdays 7:30 p.m., St. Mary’s...

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10.21.2026 News

Shelter Island Police Department blotter: Oct. 21, 2026

10.21.2026 News/Government

Town Board discusses Building Dept. fees, contractor licensing

10.21.2026 News/Government

Town Board votes to pierce tax cap: Unanimous vote to override state-mandated limit of 2%

Lucharitos launches Lucha Life membership

How to Halloween in the Hamptons, kids edition

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Community

10.20.2026 News

Happenings at the Shelter Island Library in November

Construction Update Permanent power was installed right before the Nor’easter (thank you, PSEG) so the Renu crew is able...

10.19.2026 Featured Story

Island community lifts 5K to success: Celebrating 26th year fighting cancer

The early morning rain and frosty, wind-whipped temperatures may have deterred a handful of...

10.19.2026 Featured Story

Havens Harvest readies feast for guests: Annual fall event benefits Museum

As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s the perfect time to join your...

Obituaries

10.01.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: William Matthew Aston

William Matthew Aston, a longtime Shelter Island resident, passed away peacefully at home on...

09.25.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Nancy M. Hunkele Hutchings

Nancy M. Hunkele Hutchings passed away at her home in Plum, Penn., surrounded by...

08.29.2026 Obituaries

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Bruce M. Hopke

Bruce M. Hopke, 73, of Shelter Island, passed away peacefully on Aug. 23, 2026....

08.25.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Donna Anderson

It is with great sadness that the family shares the passing of our beloved...

08.17.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Peter C. Gulluscio

Peter C. Gulluscio of Shelter Island died on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at the...

07.16.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituaries: Hodgkinson, Volinski

Kathryn Hodgkinson Kathryn Jean Kloepfer Hodgkinson of Yorktown Heights, N.Y. passed away peacefully on...

Sports

Latest Sports

10.18.2026 Featured Story

Islanders sweep their hometown 5K: Take first place in men and women divisions

It’s no secret that Shelter Island’s own Jason and Joshua Green are two of the Island’s premier runners. When...

10.13.2026 Featured Story

Old Timers softball game benefits the Little League

They’ve been playing the Shelter Island Old Timers softball game for so many years...

10.11.2026 Featured Story

Gone Fishing: Preparing for fall

As expected, the nor’easter brought a change to our local fisheries. The storm pushed...

Opinion

10.16.2026 Reader Submission

Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: Oct. 16, 2026

10.12.2026 Robert Lipsyte

Codger’s Column: A last hurrah

10.10.2026 Karl Grossman

Suffolk Closeup: Nuclear reactors on the moon?

10.09.2026 Reader Submission

Shelter Island Reporter Letter to the Editor: Oct. 9, 2026

10.05.2026 John Cronin

From the Bridge: Navigating AI