02.11.2022 News Demolition of house decried in Dering Harbor The demolition of what has been called an historic house in the Village of Dering Harbor sparked outrage among residents, with the action coming just days before the Board...
08.20.2020 Around the Island Secrets and stories at the Manor: Beyoncé video honors spirits With a video shoot on the Island recently, performing artist Beyoncé became the latest in a long line of fascinating women in the history of Sylvester Manor. In 1652,...
06.28.2020 Around the Island Digging into our past; Manor shares important finds Sylvester Manor has offered Islanders a number of virtual experiences while COVID-19 has kept them largely quarantined. For several weeks, the Manor has published online tours of the well-preserved...
09.12.2019 Around the Island Cocktails and a cruise Celebrate the end of summer at Sylvester Manor’s Harvest Moon Cocktail Party and Ferry Cruise on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. aboard South Ferry.
03.17.2019 Around the Island Tree of the month: White cedar White cedar Latin Name: Thuja occidentalis