06.28.2022 News Assemblyman Fred Thiele switches party affiliation Assemblyman Fred Thiele Jr. will now have a “D” after his name, replacing “I.” The long-time Independence Party office holder became a Democrat this spring. His decision was an...
12.12.2020 Columns Suffolk Closeup: Elections have consequences There will likely be a new ballot line in Suffolk County and the rest of New York State as a result of last month’s election: the elimination of several...
09.16.2019 News This week in Shelter Island history 50 YEARS AGO IN HISTORY Willie Mays became the second player to hit 600 home runs. Singer Tiny Tim got engaged to Miss Vicky. “Marcus Welby MD” premiered on...
11.18.2018 Columns Suffolk Closeup: A look back, a look ahead What a midterm election — in Suffolk County and the nation! When I entered my polling place, a poll-watcher commented about how it had been an extremely busy day....
07.08.2016 Politics Throne-Holst wins primary after absentee ballots counted Anna Throne-Holst will be the Democratic candidate in this fall’s 1st Congressional District race against incumbent Republican Lee Zeldin.