Joe Werkmeister, Author at Shelter Island Reporter

11.22.2022 Featured Story

Breaking down the East End votes in the 2022 election

While Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) came up short in his bid to become the first Republican governor of New York since George Pataki’s tenure ended in 2006, the congressman...

10.19.2022 Featured Story

In new 1st Assembly District, Fred Thiele faces challenger from Southold

The redistricting process in New York opened the door for a familiar name to now have the chance to represent Southold Town. Assemblyman Fred Thiele (D-Sag Harbor), with nearly...

10.16.2022 Featured Story

Virtual debates scheduled Monday night for Assembly, State Senate races

With Election Day closing in, the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island and North Fork will hold a pair of candidate debates Monday for two races...

10.10.2022 Featured Story

Two teenagers injured in shooting outside Rep. Lee Zeldin’s house

Suffolk County Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left two teenagers injured Sunday afternoon in front of Rep. Lee Zeldin’s home in Shirley. Police said Sunday night there...

09.30.2022 Featured Story

SCWA rescinds Stage 1 Water Emergency, says summer drought should be ‘wake-up call’ for residents

The Suffolk County Water Authority on Thursday rescinded the Stage 1 Water Emergency that went into effect during the summer to combat drought conditions. Officials with SCWA said recent...

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Author: Joe Werkmeister

Breaking down the East End votes in the 2022 election

In new 1st Assembly District, Fred Thiele faces challenger from Southold

Virtual debates scheduled Monday night for Assembly, State Senate races

Two teenagers injured in shooting outside Rep. Lee Zeldin’s house

SCWA rescinds Stage 1 Water Emergency, says summer drought should be ‘wake-up call’ for residents