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07.08.2026 Featured Story

Two tax exemption programs pass — one delayed by recusals and absent Board member

Two of three proposed tax exemptions — one for seniors and another for those who agree to create accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as rental spaces won easy approval from...

07.08.2026 Featured Story

Clear sailing for the Menantic Yacht Club

The weather forecast for the Menantic Yacht Club’s second series of Sunfish races this past Sunday called for light winds, rain and much cooler temps compared to the 100-plus-degree...

07.07.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Sherman Owen McGayhey

Sherman Owen McGayhey, 88, of Lawrenceville, Ga. passed away on June 16, 2026. He leaves behind his wife Song Kim, his daughter Laura Eckley and granddaughter Julia Eckley of...

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07.07.2026 Around the Island

July happenings at the Shelter Island Library

07.07.2026 News

Weather Service: Showery Shelter Island days continue

07.06.2026 Environment

Only one East End community sees drop in ticks

North Fork chef Matt Murphy is now in The Shipyard’s kitchen

A Francophile’s traditional family pastries come to the Hamptons

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Community

07.07.2026 Featured Story

July happenings at the Shelter Island Library

Cheers for the red, white and blue! Red for the mellow-toned brick that’s going up on the expanded part...

07.05.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island clambakes have history of their own

The Shelter Island clambake is epic, a feat of culinary engineering perfected thousands of...

07.05.2026 Featured Story

Islanders celebrate America with July 4th parade

A special, one-time 4th of July parade in the Island’s Center offered Islanders of...

Obituaries

07.03.2026 Featured Story

Robert L. Morgan

Robert L. Morgan of Shelter Is-land passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026. He...

05.19.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Richard Boland

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard “Dick” Boland,...

05.07.2026 Obituaries

Shelter Island full obituary: Frederick J. Buonocore

Frederick J. “Fred” Buonocore of Shelter Island, and formerly of East Williston, N.Y., passed...

05.04.2026 Obituaries

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: William Eric Schmitz

William Eric Schmitz, affectionately known to all as Billy, passed away on Jan. 31,...

04.28.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Erica Jean Virtue

Erica Jean Virtue, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on...

04.09.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Anne Lloyd Vaughan

Anne Lloyd Vaughan, 85, of Sheridan, Wyo., formerly of Shelter Island, passed away peacefully...

Sports

Latest Sports

06.30.2026 Featured Story

News from the Shelter Island Country Club

The summer golf season is officially in full swing at the Shelter Island Country Club, as weekly tournaments, the...

06.25.2026 Featured Story

Island groundskeepers work the U.S. Open: Behind the scenes at Shinnecock

Last week, Southampton’s Shinnecock Hills hosted the United States Golf Association’s (USGA) U.S. Open...

06.23.2026 Featured Story

Joshua Green and Stacey Kehl first Islanders in hometown race

Joshua and Jason Green were the crowd favorites at the Shelter Island 10K Race...

Opinion

06.22.2026 Nancy Green

Moving Forward column: Greed

06.21.2026 Editorial Staff

Editorial: Father’s Day

06.19.2026 Reader Submission

Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: June 19, 2026

06.19.2026 Reporter Staff

Editorial: Juneteenth tells us that freedom is everything

06.05.2026 Editorial Staff

Reporter editorial: Island’s summer is here