Ambrose Clancy

6 days ago | shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com | Ambrose Clancy

If you know, let us know. Send your responses to or phone 631-275-1859. Last week’s photo (see below) asking where the “No Smoking” sign was located prompted Roger McKeon to write: “Gotta be on the ferry, right?”Gotta be. But which ferry? Cynthia Michalak nailed it by noting it was the North Ferry, and Christina Peffer was right in line behind her to get on board with the correct answer.

1 week ago | shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com | Ambrose Clancy

Anyone planning to attend the Celebration of Life for at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at Camp Quinipet, should be aware of the following:Carpooling is highly recommended since parking is limited at the camp. Parking is not allowed on the grass and the roadway must remain clear in the event emergency vehicles are needed. Parking in the circle in front of the Welcome Center is reserved for those who have a handicap.

1 week ago | shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com | Ambrose Clancy |Julie Lane

The dream started in 2008 with Friends of the Library recognizing the growing needs of users of all ages, but it took until 2022 to gain traction. Director Terry Lucas began exploring how many activities by so many different age groups were taking place in the relatively tiny building. It has certainly not been a straight line from 2008 to Saturday’s groundbreaking on the $9.5 million expansion project.

1 week ago | shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com | Ambrose Clancy

If you know, let us know. Send your responses to or phone 631-275-1859. Last week’s photo (see below) was no mystery to Rich Surozenski, Carleen Washington and Terry Fokine, who all recognized the view from Shell Beach of Wades Beach across the water. Ed Hydeman and Roger McKeon added some information about the photo.

2 weeks ago | shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com | Ambrose Clancy

Jack’s Marine is no more. The legendary Bridge Street shop, purchased from Mike and Camille Anglin in late 2021 by the Soloviev Group, is to become a studio managed by artist Jude Amsel. That’s according to Hayden Soloviev, who handles the Group’s properties on Shelter Island, which includes The Chequit and the Shelter Island Heights Phramacy. The marina behind Jack’s will now be known as Rian Harbour. We’ve reached out to Ms. Amsel, but have not heard back.