12.18.2023 Government Wrapping a noteworthy political career: Siller reflects on accomplishments and controversies Gerry Siller wraps up a remarkable Shelter Island political career when his term as supervisor ends on Jan. 1. Mr. Siller looked back recently at his time in office...
06.17.2021 Around the Island A helping hand to find the way back home Animal Control Officer Jenny Zahler (above), with help from Trish Anzalone, released a diamondback terrapin named Hopscotch on the Ram Island Causeway on Monday. Hopscotch, struck by a vehicle...
05.04.2020 Opinion Richard’s Almanac: Nature up close I seem to be becoming more aware of the activities and habits of the Island’s fauna around my home during this current isolation. Just last week my son-in-law told...
05.16.2016 Photo Galleries Waxwings flocking on Shelter Island Our friend Don Bindler was in touch with us recently to report on bird sightings around the Island, especially cedar waxwings that he spotted over the weekend.
01.11.2016 Photo Galleries Winging into the new year Our friend Don Bindler sent us this photo of a hawk at rest.