Shelter Island, NY News & Events

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Only in NewsdayLI, NYC educators get a tour of South Fork Wind farm, other arrays

The boat ride was aimed at helping fill public school curriculums following a New York State mandate to provide climate-change education in public schools statewide.

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This East End hotel booking hack will save you almost half

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20+ free things to do on LI this fall

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LI maritime fest rescheduled ahead of projected weekend storm

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Explore fall colors with LI kayak tours

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, October 13

Shelter Island Fall 5K Run and 5K Walk

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5k run/walk to raise awareness and funds for women's cancers, check-in closes at 10:30 a.m

Where

Sunset Beach Hotel

35 Shore Rd.

Shelter Island Heights, NY

Phone

631-774-9499

Price

$45 by Oct. 12, $50 after; ages 12 and younger: $25 in advance, $30 race day

Website

shelterislandfall5k.com

Online: Aging in Place at Home

Oct26

Britt Burner, Esq. will discuss the importance of basic estate planning documents, the application process for Medicaid and the latest updates to home care Medicaid in New York, register for a Zoom link

Where

Shelter Island Public Library

37 N. Ferry Rd.

Shelter Island, NY

Phone

631-749-0042

Price

free

Website

shelterislandpubliclibrary.org

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Only in NewsdayMovie stars heading to Shelter Island for Netflix film shoot

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Firefighters battle blaze at LI home valued at $5.2 million

Flock license plate reader camera vandalized again

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Greenport raises funds for ice rink amid scorching temps

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Newsday InvestigatesSuffolk tax rolls have been frozen for decades. On the East End, challenges have skyrocketed.

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A century-old catboat sails home to the North Fork, a reminder of a culture that helped build it

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Set sail in piece of maritime history

$1.5M East End home steps from ferry has old details, modern upgrades

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The population of this East End retreat is about to triple, but it's still known for relaxing vibes

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Voters approve most LI school budgets, but at least 5 fail

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DeportedMany immigrants who help run LI's East End, including the Hamptons, are a prime target for ICE

Generations of immigrants have built houses, staffed restaurants and tended farms. Fear of deportation has them skipping work and their kids anxious in school.

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