Scott Vogel

4 days ago | newsday.com | Scott Vogel

Most people claim that it is shaped like a pork chop, others a teardrop, and a few an upside-down mini South America. And the shape of the island matters, or so you’d think, given the sheer number of caps, pillows, bumper stickers, tumblers and “There’s Always the Next Ferry” T-shirts containing an ink blot version of it. Is Block Island a Rorschach? Yes.

1 week ago | newsday.com | Scott Vogel

A ferry ride away, here's how to plan a very long Shelter Saturday on Shelter Island. 8:30 a.m.: Ferry from Greenport or Sag HarborThe first — and last — decision to make is yours: which ferry to take, one that may well be dictated by its proximity to your domicile. The North Ferry (631-749-0139, northferry.com) leaves from docks at the terminus of Third Street in Greenport (although lines often begin on Wiggins Street and wind their way toward the boats).