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10.27.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Police Department blotter: Oct. 27, 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 In court, the charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn or the...

10.27.2026 Featured Story

Planes, parachutes, brisket and burgers: Annual Fly-In draws pilots, enthusiasts, spectators

The Shelter Island Pilots Association held its annual Fly-In on Saturday at Klenawicus Field, a gathering of some three dozen small aircraft in all colors and sizes, delighting the...

10.26.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island and military service: Reporter Forum to examine tradition, current volunteers, needs of veterans

If you go to the Wilson Traffic Circle (named for U.S. Marine Sergeant James Wilson Jr., killed in Vietnam) in the Center you’ll see a striking example of Shelter...

10.26.2026 Featured Story

Kids, pumpkins and Halloween joy

Pumpkin season is here, and with Halloween lurking around the corner, the Shelter Island PTSA brought the magic of Autumn to life with a spooky/fun pumpkin-painting event for younger...

10.26.2026 Featured Story

Beautiful — and dangerous: Tips on staying safe from deer/vehicle crashes

It’s that time of year again. Election season — check. Goblins and ghosts and spooky stories — check. But also deserving a check is the number of motor vehicles...

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10.25.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter Obituary: Barbara J. Allen Lieblein

With sadness, the family of Barbara J. Allen Lieblein announces her peaceful passing on Oct. 19, 2026 at the...

10.25.2026 News

Library budget passes at Saturday’s vote

Shelter Islanders turned out on Saturday, Oct 24, to pass the Library budget by a significant margin of 174...

10.24.2026 Featured Story

Reporter’s photo quiz: What Is That? Oct. 24, 2026

If you know, let us know. Send your responses to [email protected] or phone 631-275-1859. Roger McKeon was first onboard...

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10.23.2026 Featured Story

Island Profile: Karen Sibert Haddy | From L.A. to small town Island life

In some families, Shelter Island is a place that is handed down, from grandparents, to parents, to children, and children’s children. Dr. Karen Sibert Haddy’s family did it in...

10.22.2026 Featured Story

Candidate Profile: Rep. Nick LaLota bids for third term

Congressman Nick LaLota declined the Times Review Editorial Board’s invitation for an in-person or virtual interview, citing scheduling conflicts. He instead provided written responses to emailed questions. In his...

10.22.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Reporter Community Calendar: Oct. 22, 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...

10.21.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island Police Department blotter: Oct. 21, 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...

10.20.2026 Featured Story

Restoration keeps hope alive for Bay Scallop harvest

It’s been nine years of disappointing harvests for Peconic Bay scallop lovers and the baymen who feed them, and nine years since Opening Day — the first Monday in...

10.20.2026 News

Happenings at the Shelter Island Library in November

Construction Update Permanent power was installed right before the Nor’easter (thank you, PSEG) so the Renu crew is able to proceed with important interior work, including the beautiful ceiling...

10.20.2026 Featured Story

Candidate Profile: Newcomer Gallant seeks to unseat Rep. Nick LaLota

Political newcomer Chris Gallant knows what it means to serve his country. Whether he can translate that experience into effective representation for East End voters is the challenge facing...

10.19.2026 Featured Story

Island community lifts 5K to success: Celebrating 26th year fighting cancer

The early morning rain and frosty, wind-whipped temperatures may have deterred a handful of the 241 entrants who signed up for the 26th annual Shelter Island 5K Run/Walk on...

10.19.2026 Featured Story

Havens Harvest readies feast for guests: Annual fall event benefits Museum

As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s the perfect time to join your fellow Islanders at the Havens Harvest festival this Saturday afternoon, Oct. 24 from 2 to...

10.19.2026 Featured Story

Candidate Profiles: Murray campaigns for Senate seat

The Reporter will bring you profiles of candidates running to represent Shelter Island in the Assembly, State Senate and Congress on this site and in our print editions. Democrat...

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Shelter Island Police Department blotter: Oct. 27, 2026

Planes, parachutes, brisket and burgers: Annual Fly-In draws pilots, enthusiasts, spectators

Shelter Island and military service: Reporter Forum to examine tradition, current volunteers, needs of veterans

Kids, pumpkins and Halloween joy

Beautiful — and dangerous: Tips on staying safe from deer/vehicle crashes

Shelter Island Reporter Obituary: Barbara J. Allen Lieblein

Library budget passes at Saturday’s vote

Reporter’s photo quiz: What Is That? Oct. 24, 2026

More in News

Island Profile: Karen Sibert Haddy | From L.A. to small town Island life

Candidate Profile: Rep. Nick LaLota bids for third term

Shelter Island Reporter Community Calendar: Oct. 22, 2026

Shelter Island Police Department blotter: Oct. 21, 2026

Restoration keeps hope alive for Bay Scallop harvest

Happenings at the Shelter Island Library in November

Candidate Profile: Newcomer Gallant seeks to unseat Rep. Nick LaLota

Island community lifts 5K to success: Celebrating 26th year fighting cancer

Havens Harvest readies feast for guests: Annual fall event benefits Museum

Candidate Profiles: Murray campaigns for Senate seat

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