01.28.2026 Featured Story Safe and warm on Shelter Island On Monday, Animal Control Officer (ACO) Jenny Zahler was at police headquarters wading through paperwork when she got a call from Elias Fokine. “He was at Wades Beach when...
01.27.2026 Featured Story Shelter Island Police Department blotter, Jan. 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 In court, the charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn or the...
01.26.2026 News Weather Service: Snow, freezing rain done by noon, brutal cold coming It seems Shelter Island weathered a severe winter storm that dumped as much as 20 inches of snow in places from Sunday morning into the wee hours Monday, according...
01.25.2026 Featured Story Storm to intensify with freezing rain, snow and sleet tonight So far so good. That’s what Police Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator Jim Read said (adding, “Knock on wood”) about the snowstorm that’s been going non-stop since about 7...
01.24.2026 Featured Story Protecting pets from winter’s wrath: And looking out for other creatures as well With bitter cold weather descending on Shelter Island, most folks are taking care of themselves and their families by being sure everyone is bundled up before heading out. It’s...