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09.26.2022 News

Another delay on Inn dock case: Town Board talks SEQRA issues for replacement

Hurry up and wait might often be the mantra for court procedures. Once again, the case pending in Suffolk Supreme Court brought by Ram’s Head Inn owner Aandrea Carter...

09.26.2022 Sports

Shelter Island School Volleyball teams move up and dine out

There are many perks of being an athlete. Bonding with teammates. Improving skills. Becoming more physically fit. Choosing where to eat dinner on away games. Twenty-four hours before the...

09.26.2022 Obituaries

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Eugene Harold Luntey

Eugene “Gene” Luntey passed away peacefully on Sept. 8, 2022, surrounded by his son, Kirk, and his daughter-in-law, Dorothy. He was 101. Although his health was failing, Gene told...

09.26.2022 Around the Island

A Shelter Island institution turns 95 — Piccozzi’s Service station is honored

It’s as much a part of Shelter Island as any landmark, and it’s been there on Bridge Street for 95 years. Recognized as the oldest, family-run Mobil Service Station...

09.25.2022 Around the Island

Shelter Island Trucks and Trades Fair rolls into town: First-time event brings fun to all ages

The Island’s Chamber of Commerce made its first foray into holding a gathering of trucks, heavy equipment and emergency vehicles on Saturday, Sept. 24, and the resulting Trucks and...

09.25.2022 Columns

Column: Before the bomb goes off

My younger brother fatally shot himself while standing in a bathtub with the shower curtains closed to minimize damage to the room. He was being considerate to the landlord,...

Featured Stories

09.23.2022 News

Destination Happiness: Overnight stays at Bug Light

09.22.2022 Government

Environmental concerns spur Causeway acquisition: Town and County to share the $1 million cost

09.20.2022 Around the Island

Codger’s column: Paradise Lost and Found

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09.16.2022 News

Helping to bring back scallops, sanctuaries gain support

Shelter Island got its feet wet this spring and summer with a successful oyster reef project in which spat...

09.19.2022 Government

Hope for best, expect the worst: Responding to hurricanes, nor’easters and ice events

Despite some heavy rain and wind, the post-Labor Day weather has generally been hot and dry. But the 2022...

Around the Island

09.23.2022 Around the Island

Great Giveback underway: Library seeking food donations

From now through Oct. 15, the Shelter Island Public Library will be participating in the “Great Giveback,” an initiative...

09.23.2022 Around the Island

Wellness column: Perspectives on happiness

We live in a culture that has created the idea that if we aren’t...

09.22.2022 Around the Island

Shelter Island Reporter Calendar of Events: Sept. 22, 2022

EVERY WEEK AA meetings: Keep It Simple & Early Birds Meeting in person at...

09.20.2022 Around the Island

Jenifer’s Journal: Three days in September

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09.20.2022 Around the Island

Paul R. Carey Memorial Golf Outing will be held Gardiner’s Bay CC next Monday

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09.20.2022 Around the Island

Codger’s column: Paradise Lost and Found

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Popsicle & Finn is on the move. We got the lowdown on the new North Fork Apothecary

by Tara Smith on September 26th

The List: This month, it’s pumpkin everything

by Lee Meyer on September 26th

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Obituaries

09.14.2022 Obituaries

Shelter Island Reporter obituaries: Murray, Puls, Yourdon

Corell Murray Corell “Corky” Murray was born on Oct. 15, 1934 and passed away...

09.06.2022 Obituaries

Shelter Island Reporter full obituary: Richard Allen Petry

Richard Allen “Dick” Petry passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, August 31 after a...

09.03.2022 Obituaries

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Dick Petry

Dick Petry of Shelter Island and The Pridwin died on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022....

08.12.2022 Obituaries

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Elizabeth Dickerson Huttman

Elizabeth Dickerson Huttman, Ph.D., daughter of Albert and Lee Dickerson, passed away peacefully on...

08.09.2022 News

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Jean Brechter

Jean Brechter passed away peacefully at home on Shelter Island on Sunday, July 31....

08.09.2022 Obituaries

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Roy Slade

Roy Slade, of Clearwater, Fla. and Shelter Island passed away peacefully in his sleep...

Sports

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09.25.2022 Sports

Afloat: Winds of fortune

By invitation only. That is how The Resolute Cup, held at the New York Yacht Club’s (NYYC) Newport station,...

09.24.2022 Community

News from Goat Hill: Season’s end

Please join us for our closing meeting on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 1 p.m.,...

09.19.2022 Sports

Victory is sweet for volleyball squads: Notch wins in league play

The Shelter Island junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams have claimed league victories in...

Opinion

09.24.2022 Reporter Staff

Shelter Island Reporter editorial: Saving our heritage

09.22.2022 Reader Submission

Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: Sept. 22, 2022

09.18.2022 Karl Grossman

Suffolk Closeup: Thinking about the unthinkable

09.15.2022 Editorial Staff

Shelter Island Reporter: Affordable housing facts

09.15.2022 Reader Submission

Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: Sept. 15, 2022