Articles by Ken Giustino

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel This year the 27th annual Hampton International Film Festival (HIFF) runs October 10-14, 2019. Not only is October on the East …more

ARF’s Animals of the Month…October Malika: Malika came to ARF when her owners could no longer care for her. She is very friendly and affectionate, …more

by Debra Rose Chances are that if you are reading this, you are here, and have earned the fall season by managing the summer months …more

By Marc Peyser + Timothy Dwyer  —  Reviewed by MH Fryburg Marc Peyser and Timothy Dwyer, who wrote, Hissing Cousins: The Untold Story of Eleanor Roosevelt …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis The Montauk Village Association (MVA) hosted its 58th Annual Greenery Scenery Party at the beautiful Gurney’s Star Island Resort & Marina …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel With schools starting again this month, some of us may think back to the days we were students and getting reading …more

GE Smith presents “Portraits” with Tommy Emmanuel and Amy Helm at Guild Hall by Nanci LaGarenne As much as Montauk has great local and from …more

Woodstock Forever: Peace, Love & HOPE Nonprofit Movie, Book and Video Game Release Is a Major Success. Good News Corporation, GNC, a nonprofit humanitarian media …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel As expected, the Southampton Lion’s Club’s annual Doo Wop show was another resounding success. With the extraordinary lineup that included the …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis July Birthdays It’s been a great summer so far at Montauk’s Senior Nutrition Center with lots of activities and delicious food …more

  If you know Montauk, then you know beach. This poem is about a day and the beach. If you have any comments or poems …more

Mission Point on Mackinac Island, one of America’s most visited tourist attractions! We were on the way to Michigan to celebrate our niece’s wedding with …more

The Physical Therapy of Surfing A typical morning to check the surf likely looks something like this; throw your board wetsuit, wax and sunblock in …more

by Debbie Tuma Lois Wright, of East Hampton, is a well-known figure from her 31 years of having the longest running show on LTV, “The …more

Works for Solo Cello will be performed by Jeanne Fox of the Hudson Valley String Quartet on Wednesday, September 11th from 11am-noon (rain date Thurs …more

  ARF’s Animals of the Month ABIGAIL: Described as the “perfect cat” by an ARF staff member, Abigail is a sweetheart who is full of …more

Virgo (August 24 – September 22) — You tend to be a sensitive and passionate person. You emit an energy charge around others and are …more

For the most part the rain has finally let up and some really nice weather replaced it. Along with that came some really good fishing. …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis On Saturday, July 20, the Montauk Observatory (MO) and Stony Brook University (SBU) hosted a five hour program at the Avram …more

  MUSIC FOR MONTAUK (M4M), under the direction of Lilah Gosman and Miloš Repický, has made the SUMMER SERIES a tradition of world-class musical performances …more

by Ken Giustino Mike Martinsen was out by Gin Beach assisting his friend Craig O’Connell on a film about sharks as he sometimes does. Last …more

A Surfers Dilemma If you’ve taken surf trips around the country and across the globe, you eventually return with a greater appreciation for our pristine …more

by  Sue Giustino On Friday July 26, 2019 Guild Hall presented their second Opening Preview Cocktail Party for the Clothesline Fundraising Event, and it was …more

  The following two poems are tributes to Annette Katz, my mother-in-law. She died 7/11/2019 at the age of near 81. Annette was deeply loved …more

Dear Montauk Sun Readers, I first want to congratulate you, the readers, of The Montauk Sun for your loyal following over the past 20 years. …more

  by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel We are on the email list for continual updates of programs presented by the Montauk Library. Throughout the year they …more

August 2019 Events in the Long Pond Greenbelt Sunday, August 11 – Sunday at 2: Dell Cullum – Encounters with Opposums and Raccons. 2:00PM. Dell …more

Harbor Shores Resort… St. Joseph, Michigan’s Most Romantic City! We were on our way to Traverse City to celebrate our niece Tara’s wedding and were …more

August 2019 Leo (July 23 – August 23) — Happy birthday Leo!Try not to let a loved one control you over an issue. Pursuing your …more

by Patria Baradi-Pacis Summer has finally arrived! It was just a few months ago that many of us were complaining how cold it was. The …more

Night Owls of the East End I recently acquired my federal and state licenses to possess an educational wildlife species. As many folks know, I …more

The Moon Revisited: 50 Years After Apollo & Gateway to Mars presented by Carter Emmart 2:00 PM Saturday, August 3, 2019 Ross School, Senior Thesis …more

Animals of the Month Cassie: This petite senior with the adorable face is way overdue for a home. Cassie is an easy-to-care-for cat with diabetes …more

Dear Montauk Sun Readers, 50 Years since the landing on the MOON, 50 Years since WOODSTOCK…. To commemorate these major life changing and enriching events …more