
Month: February 2025


At The Senior Center with Patria Baradi Pacis
Groundhog Phil of Punxsutawney, PA saw his shadow on February 2 at Gobbler’s Knob, and predicted six more weeks of winter. It’s been a while since this reporter …more

Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip: March 2025
We’re having a cold, dreary, start to 2025. Snow, rain, more snow, wind, highs in the mid 30’s. It’s a quiet time out here in …more

Chimney Repairs and Safety Tips
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel When you own a house, there are usually endless repairs and maintenance projects that need to be taken care of for …more

“March Madness” at Springs Community Library
Springs Historical Society Presents: Second Annual March Madness: Small Works at the Library An exhibition of Springs artists at the Springs Community Library, March 8-30, …more

Tropical Paradise Arrives at the NYBG!
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Are you tired of this frosty wintery weather and shoveling snow? When you look out the window and see dreary, overcast …more

Escape from Paradise with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut: March 2025
A Sea of Tulips: Keukenhof’s Diamond Anniversary Even as a little girl, I felt a deep connection to the Netherlands. My grandma’s sister, Hilde, lived …more

At ARF Hamptons: March 2025
ANIMALS OF THE MONTH CHESTUT: Chestnut is a stunning one-year-old black cat with mesmerizing golden eyes. He loves head rubs, chasing small ball toys, watching birds, …more

MONTAUK FIRE DEPARTMENT CORNER: March 2025
Welcome to this month’s edition of Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone is having a nice winter and that you have had a chance …more

Artist Fredi Cohen Goes International
by Debbie Tuma From 2000 to 2004, artist Fredi Cohen created “Archsculpt Studio,” her Art House in the Northwest Woods of East Hampton. Instead of …more

Brain Waves with Debra Rose: March 2025
Achievement vs. Accomplishment From a young age and throughout our lives, we learn that much of ‘success’ in life is dependent upon what we ‘achieve.’ …more

Paul Snyder’s March Hoops Journal
One of the biggest stories in sports is happening in Queens and Manhattan. The problem is only college basketball fans, specifically St. John’s fans are …more

Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose: March 2025
The Science of ‘Fun’ Ask any surfer why they surf, the quick answer at its core will likely have something to do with being “fun.” …more

Remembering Jerry Schneider
by Debbie Tuma Gerald Schneider, known as Jerry, was a longtime East Hampton resident who passed away on February 8, of a heart attack in …more

March at the Montauk Library
For all programs and special events, go to: www.montauklibrary.org/calendar Friday Classic Film Series MARCH THEME: Women Who Made History Friday, March 7, 5-7pm: CLEOPATRA (1934): …more

Poetry Corner with Larry Spiro: March 2025
by Larry Spiro Renewal is the energy of life. Without renewal life ends. The more renewal you experience, the more alive you are. All life …more

Strong’s Marine Celebrates 80 Years of Boating Excellence
In 2025, Strong’s Marine proudly celebrates 80 years as a family-owned and operated business, rooted in excellence, service, and a passion for the water. Since …more

Emergency Dredging – Lake Montauk Inlet
According to their website, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, deployed the Wilmington District, shallow draft dredge, Murden, to Lake Montauk to conduct vital dredging …more

A Journey through Books with Sue Giustino: March 2025
This month I’m introducing an author who is new to me – Rochelle Alers. I read her book, Take the Long Way Home which was …more

WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE? -A Public Notice
March in Montauk has traditionally been a month filled with Irish traditions and celebrations since a few “Friends of Erin” began marching in the hamlet …more

Southern Pine Beetle Response & Habitat Restoration at Napeague and Hither Hills State Parks
Due to an infestation of the Southern pine beetle, the pitch pine trees along Montauk’s Napeague Stretch are dying. Not only does it look terrible, …more

In The Kitchen With The Editor: BRIOCHE ROLLS
I love the buttery, eggy flavor of brioche breads, but the price has been getting out of control. It actually costs over a dollar for …more

At The Hamptons Observatory: March 2025
“ The Search for Interstellar Objects of Technological Origin” (A Free, Virtual Lecture) SPEAKER: Dr. Abraham “Avi” Loeb, Harvard University CO-HOST: Suffolk County Community College …more

Insightful Impressions…Astrology Outlook with Francine Tesler: March 2025
March 2025 Friday, March 14 – WORM MOON: Get ready for the Full Worm Moon on March 14, 2025! As spring arrives, earthworms will emerge, signaling the …more

Joe Bloecker Named 63rd Friends of Erin Grand Marshal
by Sue Giustino The Montauk Friends of Erin have announced their Grand Marshal for the 63rd Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade to be held on …more

EarthTalk: Questions and Answers About Our Environment
Dear EarthTalk: How were elephant seals saved from extinction? ~ M. Diamandis, Troy, NY Seals, often referred to as …more