Ambrose Clancy, Author at Shelter Island Reporter

06.02.2026 Featured Story

Crossings: A ferry captain looks back

“It was my playground,” said Captain Jon Westervelt, recalling with a typical mixture of humor and understatement his early years starting at 18 on the decks of South Ferry...

05.30.2026 Featured Story

What is that, May 30, 2026

If you know, let us know. Send your responses to [email protected] or phone 631-275-1859. Only Daniel Calabro responded to last week’s photo (see below), with two posts to our...

05.26.2026 Featured Story

A community comes together to remember: Memorial Day 2026

The Shelter Island Memorial Day ceremonies were accompanied by a soggy, unseasonably cool morning of mist and showers. No matter. The traditions were intact. A good group of Islanders...

05.26.2026 Featured Story

Police: Islander arrested for burglary, possession of stolen property

Shelter Island Police officer recently arrested an Island resident and charged him with burglary and possession of stolen property. Police said Bruce M. Hopke, 73, was taken into custody...

05.25.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island’s 2026 Memorial Day Ceremonies

The Shelter Island Memorial Day ceremonies were accompanied by a soggy, unseasonably cool morning of mist and showers. No matter. The traditions were intact. A good group of Islanders...

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