🌱 Discover Shelter Island’s surprising role in Long Island’s wartime naval history
Shelter Island, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Shelter Island! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Discover Shelter Island’s surprising role in Long Island’s wartime naval history
- Will the Bucks find enough Shelter Island homes to field a team?
Also on today's calendar: A Conversation with Author David Gessner: A Remarkable Return – The Story of the Osprey and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: If you have 13 apples in one hand and 10 oranges in the other, what do you have ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Windy; a little morning rain, with a high of 59 and low of 48 degrees.
- Sunday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 68, low: 55.
- Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 64 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Suffolk Closeup: The rich maritime history of Suffolk County (timesreview.com) — Shelter Island’s surrounding waters play a starring role in this look at Long Island’s wartime naval history, from British rendezvous points in Gardiner’s Bay to whaleboats skirting the island during the Meigs Raid. A Sag Harbor museum talk and related events highlight how nearby bays, shipyards, and even submarines shaped Suffolk County’s rich maritime past. 
• Batter up! Bucks poised for summer of 2026 (timesreview.com) — Shelter Island’s Bucks baseball team is gearing up for the 2026 summer season and still needs local host families to house several players. Team leaders are optimistic about a championship run but say finding on-Island housing remains challenging, and they’re asking community members to consider opening their homes for one or two months.
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★ Featured events ★
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A Conversation with Author David Gessner: A Remarkable Return – The Story of the Osprey →
Mashomack Manor House, 47 S Ferry Rd, Shelter Island
3:00 pm
Friday June 5
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Other local events
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Annual Gala and Fundraiser — Noyac Civic Council →
The Ram's Head Inn, 108 S Ram Island Dr, Shelter Island Heights
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"Historic Homes" Presentation by Zachary... →
Shelter Island History Museum, 16 S Ferry Rd, Shelter Island
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Town Board Work Session →
Shelter Island, NY Calendar, 38 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island
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Conservation Advisory Council →
Shelter Island, NY Calendar, 38 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island
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JH/HS Spring Concert - 6pm
Greenport UFSD Greenport, NY 11944 -
Deer and Tick Committee Meeting →
Shelter Island, NY Calendar, 38 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island
10:00 am -
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Q&A and Webinar →
Shelter Island, NY Calendar, 38 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island
6:00 pm -
Elem Spring Concert - 6PM
Greenport UFSD Greenport, NY 11944
Saturday May 30
Sunday May 31
Tuesday June 2
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Session (Grades 8+) w/ DM... →
Shelter Island Public Library, 37 N Ferry Rd, Shelter Island
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The Rites of Spring Music Festival presents... →
Custer Institute and Observatory, 1115 Main Bayview Rd, Southold
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Still, Small Voice at The Church: A Monthly... →
The Church, 48 Madison St, Sag Harbor
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Southold Yacht Club Open House →
Southold Yacht Club, 165 N Parish Dr, Southold
11:00 am
Saturday May 30
Sunday May 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Athleta, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Bridgehamptom Commons in Sag Harbor. Apply here.
- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Executive Chef - Luxury Hotel in Sag Harbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shelter Island here.
🗞 Nearby News
Greenport
- All Aboard! Greenport Express Miniature Railroad Set To Open For Season Soon (patch.com)
- 'Stirling Baby Day' Marked At Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital Friday (patch.com)
- This Morning's Bulletin — 5.28.26 (eastendbeacon.com)
Sag Harbor
- Sag Harbor grieves tragic loss of 6th grade student (wliw.org)
- Boy, 12, Dies in Lehigh River Rafting Accident on Class Trip (southphillyreview.com)
East Hampton
- Long Island Weekend Weather: What To Expect (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Big hands ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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