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04.09.2020 Editorial

Editorial: In memoriam

The old adage that thousands killed is a statistic, but the death of an individual is a tragedy, surfaces at times like these because it is true. Shelter Islanders...

03.28.2020 Editorial

Editorial: From the Reporter staff

We are astonished and grateful at how Islanders are stepping up to support one another during this difficult time. Astonished, yes, but we somehow knew Islanders would respond quickly...

03.21.2020 Editorial

Reporter editorial: All new

Thursday was the first day of spring 2020, the season of striking changes. It seems to come upon us suddenly, not announcing itself with a whisper, but speaking confidently...

03.19.2020 Editorial

Editorial: All new

Today, Thursday, March 19, is the first day of spring 2020, the season of striking changes. It seems to come upon us suddenly, not announcing itself with a whisper,...

03.07.2020 Editorial

Where is Bill Murray?

Call it the Groundhog Day effect, or use the philosophical term “eternal recurrence,” but the topic of what to do about Route 114 in the Center is back for...

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02.27.2020 Editorial

Editorial: Tension dissipates at Water Advisory Committee meeting

Water quality and quantity are among the most significant issues for Islanders who are largely dependent on private wells. A significant issue is really an understatement, since the last...

02.20.2020 Editorial

Editorial: A salute to the Island’s youth

Some young people went to work recently to help keep a symbol of the Island alive (literally) for everyone. A group of Shelter Island High School seniors helped build...

02.12.2020 Editorial

Editorial: Investment in Brookhaven National Laboratory is win for entire region

Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton is one of the country’s premier scientific research facilities. Co-managed by Stony Brook University, it has attracted the world’s best scientists to Long Island....

02.07.2020 Editorial

Editorial: Legislator’s effort to address rising seas is vital to our future

Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski, who grew up on a Peconic farm that remains in his family, is tackling the issue of climate change — what it will bring...

01.30.2020 Editorial

Editorial: A lesson in open government

With some new appointees to town committees and new members on the Town Board, this seems an appropriate time to make known some basic rules protected by New York...

01.25.2020 Editorial

Editorial: Reaching out to Shelter Island’s young

Growing up has always been a difficult progression. From the time we go to school until our late teens or early 20s, we’re under the pressure of expectations by...

01.08.2020 Editorial

Editorial: Siller scores with two GOP appointments

Last week’s Town Board reorganization meeting held real promise for Shelter Island residents, NOT in Supervisor Gerry Siller’s words so much as his actions. The Democratic supervisor, returning to...

01.03.2020 Editorial

Editorial: Reporter Person of the Year is changing the world around her

We never had any doubt about the large number of people who offer their services to better Shelter Island and help their neighbors. But it is heartening to be...

12.12.2019 Editorial

Shelter Island Reporter editorials

Where are the feds? We congratulate Gov. Andrew Cuomo for taking seriously the collapse of the scallop fishery this fall by calling on the federal government to pay attention...

12.05.2019 Editorial

Reporter editorial: Keep the Island thriving

On these early December mornings and late afternoons, the Center comes alive with lights.

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