Ambrose Clancy

It was almost a year ago when some members of the public were appealing to the Town Board to slow down and not try to push through a new Comprehensive Plan they thought was not yet ready for adoption.

Cool in that New York, big city way, with a sense of humor that took its time to land. You knew without his boasting that he was one who has experienced life in ways you’ll never know. A guy who is wise, but not wised-up.

A green sea turtle found ‘cold-stunned’ and stranded at Reel Point by Islander KC Bailey. The turtle was one of two found within a week on Island beaches, part of a record number of endangered turtles. (Credit: KC Bailey)

Following the second public hearing on changes to the Town Code regarding docks, it appears if any changes are to be made, it will take time to review and see if it’s going to pass muster with the public.

Joy, happiness … and tragedy. That’s what happens at this time of year with the last emotion due too often to Christmas decorations that cause fires in homes. Last Christmas season, close to 15,000 people were hospitalized for injuries associated with decorating, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. More sobering statistics are provided by...

The holidays are marked by brightly colored lights, get-togethers, gift-giving and welcome breaks from school and work. But the season is also defined by words, in carols learned in childhood and sung by heart, in Christmas card verses, and in the good wishes exchanged among friends, family and strangers. We asked local faith leaders to...

Tomorrow morning, Saturday, Dec. 21, at 4:19 a.m., will mark the Winter Solstice, which occurs annually either on the 21st or 22nd of December.

Today, Monday, Dec. 23, will be a cold, clear, windy winter day on Shelter Island.

Firefighters attacking a house fire on West Neck Road early this morning. (Credit: Shelter Island Police Department)

Christmas is many things, not least an opportunity to remember past years, celebrations and people. With this offering, we’re reprising a Christmas story we published in 2014. A ghost of Christmas past recently appeared at the “Goody Pile” corner of the Recycling Center. It took the form of a book, filled with handwritten entries from...