10.24.2021 News Helping a hawk to take to the Shelter Island skies In August, a Hay Beach couple called the Shelter Island Police Department to report “a large bird in their pool unable to get out,” Animal Control Officer Jenny Zahler...
05.03.2020 Featured Story Osprey on road to recovery after wind blows it into passing LIRR train in Greenport On any given day, Joe Rocco finds himself “30 feet in a tree” somewhere on the East End. A rescuer for the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, Mr. Rocco...
08.30.2018 Around the Island Summer fun on the Island The Island was jam-packed with fun events last week as the Green Expo, the Seventh Annual Shelter Island Chamber of Commerce Duck Race and the 55th Annual Art Show...
05.23.2017 News DEC: “If you care, leave it there’: State and local official on dealing with wildlife What do you if you come upon a young animal you think might be abandoned? Shelter Island Animal Control Officer Beau Payne said he hears frequently from callers who...
02.18.2016 Letters Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor Senior transportation To the Editor: A senior client who uses the Shelter Island Senior Transportation program expressed her concern upon hearing that there would be no more money for...