Month: July 2024

by Sue Giustino a new locally owned beach store offering resort wear, beach goodies, toys and a whole lot more… Chris and Jamie Carillo have been …more

Rell Sunn  “Surfing frees everything up, it’s just the best soul fix” – Rell Sunn On July 13th Montauk hosted the annual Rell Sunn Surf …more

by Debbie Tuma With the recent addition of Josh Gladstone and Donna Rubin, LTV Studios of East Hampton has added numerous theatrical productions, Cabaret, comedy, …more

What makes Montauk special for me is the love people have for it. Year after year people come for parts of the summer season to …more

by Sue Giustino After a quick renovation, the old Montauk Salt Cave has been transformed into a Foot Reflexology and Full Body Massage Spa. The …more

Animals of the Month KAREN: This young mama cat recently came to ARF through our Operation Cat program with her three kittens; Will, Grace and Rosario …more

a review by Joe Pipolo Man, sometimes it takes a long time to sound like yourself.  ~Miles Davis This sentiment is exactly what James Kaplan …more

Local Montauk School student, 13 year-old Faith Mullaly joins award-winning singer/PBS-TV Host, Cristina Fontanelli (www.cristinafontanelli.com ), on-stage at the Basilica of the Sacred Hearts of …more

A Dream Called Venice As our plane touched down at Marco Polo International Airport on that early May afternoon, the sun still clung to Venice, …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel For me the topic of ticks is personal, since I’ve had Lymes twice and have since feared the notorious tick season.  …more

For a complete listing of all Montauk Library events, visit: www.montauklibrary.org/calendar Trex Recycling Challenge                     Normally, what are …more

Dear EarthTalk: What’s the idea behind the recent launch of the American Climate Corps?                        …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel With the constant rain and damp weather, combined with extreme bouts of high temperatures, we literally had a moss garden growing …more

The State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. Richard L. McCormick as interim president of Stony Brook University, effective August 1, …more

Wych’s Bloom Blessed with a bounty of fresh fish, wildflowers, organic produce, local honey, free-range eggs, and even sea salt, we can add the power …more

August 2024 There will be a Full Sturgeon Moon on August 19, 2024. The Full Sturgeon Moon, or the Super Sturgeon Moon, is a beacon …more

                    Although I really LOVE cheesecake, I don’t usually bake them.  Why?  There are too many …more

Walking on Water A Walk on Water.  AWOW.  All surfers know the expression; one they have had and one that’s seen when those learning to …more

Now Under the Operation and Management of Proper Hospitality Photos by Clement Pascal Montauk Yacht Club, the 107-key Star Island seaside resort and marina, is …more

So far the 2024 season has been action packed! Fluke fishing has been steady, granted lots of shorts going back over the rails because of …more

by Sue Giustino The Montauk Community honors the life of one of their beloved member, Nick Vernon Crumm. A lifelong surfer who also enjoyed ski­ing, …more

Dear EarthTalk: What is wind repowering and why are environmentalists so bullish on it?            ~ H. King, Mesa, AZ One of the most common forms of …more

Ditching the Jet Lag for an Ocean Crossing! I am sure that some of our readers would probably visit ‘The Old World’ more often if …more

by Sue Giustino Each year, the Montauk Chamber of Commerce holds a contest for artist whose designs will be considered to be painted on the …more

by Sue Giustino June 15, 2024 was a beautiful day for a walk/run. However, rain or shine, during the Beacon of Hope 5K, you would …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel What can be better than being able to walk through a whimsical setting of a beloved childhood literary classic and observing …more

Animals of the Month CHESTNUT: Happy Birthday Chestnut! This a beautiful black kitty with the most captivating golden eyes just celebrated his first birthday. He …more

by Debbie Tuma            Photos courtesy “Wings Over Haiti” If you’re wondering how you can make a big difference in the …more

by Debbie Tuma Calling all fishermen!! Anyone in the fishing industry around Long Island should not miss this amazing documentary film which will be coming …more

by Debbie Tuma The Pulitzer Prize winning play, “The Subject Was Roses,” by Frank D. Gilroy, kicked off the Bay Street Theater’s summer season from …more

ConnectOne Bank (“ConnectOne”), the wholly-owned depository subsidiary of ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNOB), announced the addition of Tara Fordham as Vice President, Business Development Officer. …more

Montauk Ocean Swim Challenge Set for Saturday, July 27, 2024 Kirk Park Beach, Montauk, NY The Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation (MPCCF) in partnership with East …more

by Stefan Lonce I suppose all families have a “world’s best” recipe with a story behind it…and my family is no different.  The Lonce family …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Here we go the start of another fascinating film series presented by HamptonFilm organized by their creative team and board members.  …more

by Lawrence Spiro This is the most unusual poetry column I have ever written.  Doesn’t rhyme, has little meter and cadence. I hope you enjoy …more

Art and Happiness In our current culture dominated by professions like technology and finance, it is easy to overlook the significance of incorporating the arts …more

July 2024 July 5, 2024, there will be a New Buck Moon. Please mark your calendars for July 5, 2024, as it will be memorable. The …more

“Sunlight and Shadow: Build Your Own Sundial” (A Free, In-Person Event) SATURDAY, JULY 27th, 2-3:30pm LOCATION: South Fork Natural History Museum (SoFo) 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, …more