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11.30.2021 News

Shelter Island COVID cases continue to rise

The news continues to be concerning about COVID-19 cases on Shelter Island. Deputy Supervisor Amber Brach-Williams said at Tuesday’s Town Board work session that three new cases of the...

11.30.2021 News

Greenport opts out of allowing retail marijuana sales, on-site consumption

Retail marijuana will not be coming to Greenport in the near future. Village trustees voted 3-2 Monday night to opt out of allowing on-site marijuana consumption and retail dispensaries...

11.30.2021 News

Winter spike in COVID-19 cases begins: Health officials prepare for new variant

Following news last week of the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, called Omicron, officials in New York said on Monday that no cases of the latest strain have...

11.29.2021 News

Expanded booster eligibility begins as COVID-19 cases start to climb

As new COVID-19 cases continue to trend upward as the holiday season gets underway, the next step in the fight to combat the ongoing pandemic took effect last week....

11.29.2021 News

Waiting game: Town Council election still undecided

There’s still no indication when the Suffolk County Board of Elections (BOE) will certify the election for a four-year seat on the Town Council between Republican Meg Larsen and...

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11.28.2021 News

Flirting with frostbite for Friends of Library

The sight of whitecaps on Peconic Bay was not promising as the hour of the Turkey Plunge approached on Saturday, but any hint of warmth in the air or...

11.27.2021 News

Island Pediatric COVID clinic canceled

The intent to get Shelter Island students inoculated against COVID-19 and the Delta variant was planned, but few families signed up for children between the ages of 5 and...

11.24.2021 News

Hap Bowditch seeks Fire Commission post: Deadline to be on the ballot is today

With a day to go, only one candidate has indicated an interest in replacing long-time Fire Commissioner Larry Lechmanski, who opted not to seek another five-year term. As of...

11.23.2021 News

Plunging into the holidays: Favorite Island traditions return

The joyful gatherings with loved ones over hearty Thanksgiving meals are just the beginning of a holiday season on the Island that promises to be as full as ever....

11.23.2021 News

COVID-19 numbers continue to spike: Four new cases on Island

There were four new cases of COVID-19 among Islanders this week, bringing the total of those who have been identified in the Town to 93, according to Police Chief...

11.22.2021 News

Jack’s Marine is for sale: Moorings would need Town Board action

The time came to devote more time to one another and long-delayed travel, Mike Anglin said about the decision he and his wife Camille have made to sell Jack’s...

11.22.2021 News

Zeldin makes campaign stop during rally as caravan heads across North Fork to Shelter Island

Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley), who is eyeing the Republican nomination in next year’s gubernatorial race, made a campaign stop in Riverhead Sunday morning. The event, hosted by the Nofo...

11.22.2021 News

Community Housing Board moving forward with ambitious initiatives

If the newly constituted Community Housing Board seemed a bit flummoxed by the absence of both of its Town Board liaisons at the start of its meeting last week,...

11.21.2021 News

Ferry companies await County word on fares: Stand ready to waive fees for uniformed active military

Principals at both North and South ferry companies are open to implementing a newly signed law that would allow active members of the Armed Services to ride for free....

11.20.2021 News

Coming forward to help others: Islander Heather Lee on how she lost everything

It’s called a con game for a reason. Thieves establish a sense of confidence in potential victims, claiming they are looking out for their best interests, and truly care...

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Shelter Island COVID cases continue to rise

Greenport opts out of allowing retail marijuana sales, on-site consumption

Winter spike in COVID-19 cases begins: Health officials prepare for new variant

Expanded booster eligibility begins as COVID-19 cases start to climb

Waiting game: Town Council election still undecided

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Flirting with frostbite for Friends of Library

Island Pediatric COVID clinic canceled

Hap Bowditch seeks Fire Commission post: Deadline to be on the ballot is today

Plunging into the holidays: Favorite Island traditions return

COVID-19 numbers continue to spike: Four new cases on Island

Jack’s Marine is for sale: Moorings would need Town Board action

Zeldin makes campaign stop during rally as caravan heads across North Fork to Shelter Island

Community Housing Board moving forward with ambitious initiatives

Ferry companies await County word on fares: Stand ready to waive fees for uniformed active military

Coming forward to help others: Islander Heather Lee on how she lost everything

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