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05.18.2026 Featured Story

Baseball team records back-to-back undefeated seasons

There are plenty of accomplishments celebrated in sports. Walk-off victories, comebacks, breaking a school or league record, and other traditions all carry their own significance. But few achievements are...

05.18.2026 Featured Story

UPDATE: Apparent drowning at Wades Beach Saturday — Visitor to the Island succumbs after rescue efforts

According to Shelter Island Police Det. Sgt. Jack Thilberg, an 18-year-old male “apparently drowned off Wades Beach” a little past 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 16. Timothy Magambo, of...

05.17.2026 Featured Story

Seat belt enforcement campaign returns

East End drivers better buckle up or risk getting slapped with a summons as police across New York ramp up enforcement ahead of the busy summer season. The “Click...

05.17.2026 Featured Story

Gone Fishing: Bass are back, the fishing will only get better

For the first time this spring, Peconic Bay feels alive again. After weeks of late winter-like weather, temps are finally rising to where they should be. The waters surrounding...

05.17.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reorter Editorial: Vote ‘Yes’ on the school budget

The headlines say Shelter Island is one of only two Suffolk County School Districts to pierce the 2% spending cap with its proposed $13.57 million budget, a 2.07% spending...

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05.16.2026 Featured Story

Sylvester Manor action delayed: Applicant’s new information needs further exploration

Two successive delays are affecting the Sylvester Manor site plan. The latest came this week at Tuesday’s Town Board work session — a request from environmental consultant Katelyn Kaim...

05.16.2026 Featured Story

Claudio’s reopens with new beach club and familiar favorites

The iconic Claudio’s Waterfront in Greenport opens for the season this Friday, Saturday and Sunday April 24-26, ushering in a wave of welcome changes for the franchise. Last year’s lineup, Charlie...

05.16.2026 Uncategorized

What is that? May 16, 2026

If you know, let us know. Send your responses to [email protected] or phone 631-275-1859. Last week’s photo (see below) of the memorial heart hanging gracefully from a tree branch...

05.15.2026 Featured Story

Red Poppies: Flowers of Remembrance

National Poppy Day is traditionally observed each year on the Friday before Memorial Day. In 2026, it will be celebrated on Friday, May 22. The red poppy has long...

05.15.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: May

A FAN’S NOTE To the Editor: I spent quite a bit of time on the Island in the sixties, and some again in the 20-teens, and while I don’t...

05.15.2026 Featured Story

Codger’s Column: Feed me

Codger still feels buoyed, weeks after seeing “Little Shop of Horrors.” What a show. Not only was it terrific as sheer entertainment, but it also made the case yet...

05.14.2026 Featured Story

School budget vote Tuesday needs 60% approval to pass

There were few questions at a public hearing Monday night about the school district’s $13.57 million budget representing a 2.07% spending increase for the 2026-27 year. Since the proposed...

05.14.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Police Department blotter: May 14, 2026

Those named in arrest reports or receiving police summonses have not been convicted of a crime. In court, the charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn or the...

05.14.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter Community Calendar: May 14, 2026

EVERY WEEK AA meetings: Keep It Simple & Early Birds Meeting in person at 7 a.m, Monday through Friday, 8:30 Saturdays. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Saturdays 7:30 p.m., St. Mary’s...

05.13.2026 Featured Story

Prom: A night for Shelter Island School students to remember

This year’s prom took place on May 9 at the Shelter Island House. The theme was “A Night in Vegas.” A big credit for the event is due to...

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Baseball team records back-to-back undefeated seasons

UPDATE: Apparent drowning at Wades Beach Saturday — Visitor to the Island succumbs after rescue efforts

Seat belt enforcement campaign returns

Gone Fishing: Bass are back, the fishing will only get better

Shelter Island Reorter Editorial: Vote ‘Yes’ on the school budget

More in Featured Story

Sylvester Manor action delayed: Applicant’s new information needs further exploration

Claudio’s reopens with new beach club and familiar favorites

What is that? May 16, 2026

Red Poppies: Flowers of Remembrance

Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor: May

Codger’s Column: Feed me

School budget vote Tuesday needs 60% approval to pass

Shelter Island Police Department blotter: May 14, 2026

Shelter Island Reporter Community Calendar: May 14, 2026

Prom: A night for Shelter Island School students to remember

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