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03.31.2020 News

Cuomo: School, library board elections postponed

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday issued an executive order postponing the circulating and filing of nominating petitions for any office, something that was originally scheduled today. This means that...

03.31.2020 News

Drive-thru testing site opens in Riverhead

ProHealth has opened a drive-thru COVID-19 testing facility in Riverhead, officials announced Monday. The facility, located at 1149 Old Country Road, will test patients by appointment only. According to...

03.31.2020 News

Note from the publisher: We appreciate your support — now more than ever

As the coronavirus continues to disrupt business as usual on Shelter Island, our staff is more determined than ever to deliver in a clear and timely way the news...

03.30.2020 Around the Island

For isolation, poetry is welcome relief: Island curators offer sites to browse

Poetry, these days especially, can offer solace, peace, and a meditation that takes us away from the concerns and challenges of life. Bliss Morehead, founder and curator of the...

03.30.2020 News

Shelter Island ambulance crews answering the call: Every run could be COVID-19

They save lives on a regular basis, and now they are continuing that service to their community while risking their own lives. And all without pay, strictly as volunteers....

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03.30.2020 News

Social distancing doesn’t stop Shelter Island Library services

When the first steps were taken to close nonessential businesses to slow the spread of coronavirus, Shelter Island Library Director Terry Lucas sought to adapt new ways to serve...

03.30.2020 News

Town releases order on essential/nonessential businesses

There has been some confusion in New York State about essential and non-essential business that have been affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, especially with the construction industry. To...

03.29.2020 News

Bellone: Fatalities in Suffolk County climb to 40; man in Southampton Town dies at home

A man in his 60s who lived in Southampton Town died Thursday at his home from complications due to the coronavirus, County Executive Steve Bellone said Sunday. Mr. Bellone...

03.29.2020 Police

Shelter Island Police Department Blotter

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 In court, the charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn or the...

03.29.2020 News

Gov: Nonessential businesses to remain closed through April 15

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday said he had extended the executive order New York State on PAUSE, which mandates closure of nonessential businesses, through April 15. “I am directing...

03.29.2020 News

Coordinating a multitude of helping hands: Sara Mundy marshals volunteers during pandemic

Sara Mundy, who was already a busy staffer at the Town’s Senior Center, has jumped into action to help coordinate the many volunteers looking for ways to help their...

03.29.2020 News

Town Public Information Officer on Recycling Center and ambulance procedures

There are new hours for the Recycling Center and new procedures for Emergency Medical Service personnel. The town’s Public Information Officer Jack Thilberg has provided information that, beginning Wednesday,...

03.29.2020 Columns

Codger’s column: Story time

Codger’s father, Coot, told epic bedtime stories. His wondrous Cooterized versions of the Iliad and the Odyssey, layered with moral asides and modern references, could go on for weeks....

03.28.2020 News

Bellone: A seventh member at Peconic Landing has died from the coronavirus

A seventh member of Peconic Landing has died from the coronavirus, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone reported at his daily media briefing Saturday. The woman, who was in her...

03.28.2020 News

Town informational meeting on ferries, self-quarantine and school

Town officials held an informational meeting at Town Hall on Friday. The meeting was physically closed to the public to maintain social distancing, similar to other meetings during the...

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Cuomo: School, library board elections postponed

Drive-thru testing site opens in Riverhead

Note from the publisher: We appreciate your support — now more than ever

For isolation, poetry is welcome relief: Island curators offer sites to browse

Shelter Island ambulance crews answering the call: Every run could be COVID-19

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Social distancing doesn’t stop Shelter Island Library services

Town releases order on essential/nonessential businesses

Bellone: Fatalities in Suffolk County climb to 40; man in Southampton Town dies at home

Shelter Island Police Department Blotter

Gov: Nonessential businesses to remain closed through April 15

Coordinating a multitude of helping hands: Sara Mundy marshals volunteers during pandemic

Town Public Information Officer on Recycling Center and ambulance procedures

Codger’s column: Story time

Bellone: A seventh member at Peconic Landing has died from the coronavirus

Town informational meeting on ferries, self-quarantine and school

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