Island Profile: Peter Miedema, teacher, coach, counsel to kids
CHARITY ROBEY PHOTO Peter Miedema When Peter Miedema was a high school student in Accord, N.Y. (population 562) he worked at an IGA owned by a local family and over the years became part of their clan....
View ArticleSuffolk Closeup: Show Robert Moses the door
Karl Grossman A bill to change the name of Robert Moses State Park because of the racism of Mr. Moses was introduced last week by State Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell (D-NYC). An attorney, he grew up in...
View ArticleTransfer tax could raise $$ for affordable housing
Reporter File Photo If Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs legislation creating an affordable housing component to the Community Preservation Fund, residents of the five East End towns would see a resolution on...
View ArticleAnnual Shelter Island menorah lighting
ELEANOR P. LABROZZI PHOTORabbi Berel Lerman and Father Peter DeSanctis at last year’s menorah lighting. Rabbi Berel Lerman from North Haven will lead the lighting of the Menorah, next to the Town...
View ArticleSilver celebration for Perlman Music Program
PERLMAN MUSIC PROGRAM PHOTOMaestro Itzhak Perlman conducting student musicians. On Friday night the Perlman Music Program (PMP) will celebrate 25 years of giving young musicians an unforgettable summer...
View ArticleGet your dancin’ shoes
The Tom & Lisa Band have some concerts coming up, both on and off the Island. The Island-based band has a busy fall schedule of various performances on the Island and throughout the South Fork —...
View ArticleRebate program returns for homeowners interested in installing rain gardens
Homeowners within the Peconic watershed can play a key role in preventing polluted stormwater from flowing into rivers, bays or directly into the Long Island Sound. The Peconic Estuary Partnership...
View ArticleShelter Island School girls basketball team: Never backing down
It’s midway through the season for Shelter Island School girls basketball. Coach Erin Mulrain is pleased to be seeing improvements in individual and team abilities every game. With three games over...
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