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Click here to Download the NYS Absentee Ballot Application. The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail is October 29th. Alternatively, you still mat apply in person at the Suffolk County Board of Elections up until November 4th, 2019. All absentee ballots must be either postmarked prior to November 4th or hand delivered to the...read more » |
 06/07/19 4:30pm Mike Bebon was deputy director of operations at the Brookhaven National Lab and a weekend Islander for 20-plus years when he got a call from someone at the Shelter Island Public Library asking if he would come take a look at the boiler. In the midst of a renovation, a contractor was saying the Library needed a new one, so when...read more » |
 A great crowd of supporters turned up at the Pridwin Hotel May 19th to support their 2019 Slate. |
 Please join us on April 28th. Our key candidates will be there to share their VISION, tell you about themselves and answer your questions. What is at stake in the Shelter Island 2019 Election? What is important in your island life? And, please like us on Facebook! Spread the word!read more » |
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The Shelter Island political season got off to an early start — eight months before Election Day — with the Shelter Island Democratic Committee announcing its 2019 slate of candidates for supervisor, Town Board members, and highway superintendent. The Democrats have put up former Supervisor Gerry Siller to challenge incumbent Republican Gary Gerth, who will seek a second term. Michael Bebon, a newcomer to electoral politics, will run...read more » |
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 ALBANY — Democrats on Tuesday seized control of the State Senate from Republicans for only the third time since World War II, flipping as many as four seats on Long Island, according to unofficial results. Democrats said they rode an anti-Trump blue wave to lead in at least seven races previously held by Republicans, with two more too close to call, and held a hotly contested Democratic seat on Long Island, according to incomplete and...read more » |
 Look for our ad in the Shelter Island Reporter, October 25th.The Rally for Perry Gershon has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 3rd in the Town Center at 10:00 am. Bring a sign. Bring your dog. Bring yourself. Rain or shineread more » |
 First time candidates Perry Gershon and Liuba Grechen Shirley defeated longtime party veterans for two Democratic Congressional nominations Tuesday night. With all precincts reporting, East Hampton businessman Perry Gershon had 36 percent of the vote to 30 percent for former Suffolk Legis. Kate Browning, who called Gershon late last night to congratulate him. Three other challengers had 34 percent of the vote combined. |
 All five candidates for the Democratic CD#1 Primary, which is to be held on June 26th, were given a warm welcome by local supporters this past Sunday at the Pridwin. They were special guests of the Shelter Island Democratic Committee's Annual Fundraiser. A large enthusiastic crowd got a personal, up close look at the candidates seeking to challenge Rep. Lee Zeldin in the November Election. The sun was shining that day for: |
