No ID Yet for Body That Washed Up on Shelter Island Beach
A body was found washed up on the beach at the Mashomack Preserve on Shelter Island on Friday but has yet to be identified by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Charged as First Offender
East Hampton Town police reported a single alcohol-related arrest on local roads last week.
Kids Culture for November 17, 2022
Wildlife explorations with the South Fork Natural History Museum, candle-making and Thanksgiving crafts at local libraries, and a screening of "The Wizard of Oz" at the Sag Harbor Cinema are just a few of the things happening this week for kids and teens.
Item of the Week: Elizabeth Agnew’s Montauk Scrapbook
This scrapbook is the work of several years and the hands of Elizabeth Agnew (1863-1955). Elizabeth’s father was Dr. Cornelius Rea Agnew (1830-1888), the first owner of Agnew Cottage, one of the Montauk Association houses.
Alice J. McKay, 87, and Joseph T. McKay, 88
Alice J. McKay and Joseph T. McKay, former residents of Surf Drive in Amagansett, both died one month after their 64th wedding anniversary, Mrs. McKay on Oct. 23 and Mr. McKay on Oct. 14.
For Rose Pizzorno
A memorial service for Rose Pizzorno, a former Springs resident who died on Sept. 20 at the age of 100, will be held on Nov. 26 at 3 p.m. at the Springs Presbyterian Church.
Elizabeth Fasolino
Elizabeth Fasolino, a writer and former arts editor at The East Hampton Star, died on Nov. 5 in Gulfport, Fla. She was 61 and had been receiving treatment for a glioblastoma, diagnosed in March.
On the Water: A Return to Nomans
About 25 years ago, I recall jumping aboard the Viking Starship for the five-hour ride to Nomans (both the island and the area near Cuttyhunk) to target blackfish. Those trips were extremely popular, and one could retain 10 fish over 14 inches in length. Most of the time, the fishing was off-the-charts good.
Her Eighth World Lifeguard Competition
Amanda Calabrese, who joined East Hampton’s junior lifeguard program at the age of 7, and who is 25 and a resident of San Francisco now, continues to excel in lifeguarding competitions.
Shelter Island Girls Win L.I. Volleyball Title
The Shelter Island and Ross School girls volleyball teams contended for the county (and Long Island) Class D championship at East Hampton High School on Nov. 7, with the Islanders, as they did last year, coming out on top.