Articles by Ken Giustino

by Lorraine Fall brings tradition and fun-filled events each year to Montauk. Three annual happenings bring the spirit of our close-knit community together for both …more

  Berets, Baguettes and Bayonets – Three nights in Paris! Still dreaming of Paris? The old Paris, ‘the way we were’ when Parisians were easily …more

  Dear Montauk Sun Readers, Happy and Healthy Holiday Season. Montauk is a 12 month a year vacation and residential lifestyle. Montauk is Peace & …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel The 27th annual New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) Holiday Train show continues to be one of the must see holiday events …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Always cautious and wanting to be ahead of each season, my husband has a set routine he follows to make sure …more

  by Dell Cullum Baby, it’s cold outside, or it will be soon enough. For those of us who have the pleasure of heat and …more

  Fallon Bloecker and Jimmy Nigro wed on Friday October 12, 2018- and what a wedding it was. After a beautiful service at St. Therese …more

I Dreamed of Africa – Zulu, Nayala! Much is being reported these days about South Africa, some may be true and some may be false. …more

  So far so good this Fall. Loads of False Albacore (little Tunney) from Shagwong out to the Porgy Lump and all over the south …more

  by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Over the years we have attended many fine events at the Montauk Library and their recent offering held to the …more

  by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel The weather couldn’t have been nicer for this year’s Hampton International Film Festival (HIFF) held Columbus holiday weekend.  The air …more

  by Francine Tesler Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) — Happy birthday Scorpio! If you have time to spend at home, use it to …more

  by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Photos by John Vecchiolla Based on the classic novel Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux, this Westchester Broadway Theatre …more

  by Patria Baradi Pacis Montauk Seniors Jawahir (Jay) Jairam, Beverly Simpson and Nelda Brickner who were born in the month of September were fortunate …more

  Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Welcome to this month’s edition of the Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone had a safe …more

  The twelve-step program does not step far enough but, for most, it is the only way. It lays a pathway to coping and moving …more

  …Cover Photo by Ken Giustino…Story by Sue Giustino… U.S. Coast Guard Station Montauk is located Star Island, on the easternmost end of Long Island …more

No-Shave November Last month I wrote and reminded readers about October being breast cancer awareness month. So to be fair this month I am reminding …more

  by Debbie Tuma         photos courtesy of Emily Anderson              For their 26th year, over the Columbus Day Weekend in October, the Hamptons …more

  Waves and Climate Change Beyond evolving into amateur meteorologists, surfers also become hyper aware of their beach and ocean environment. Plastics in the water, …more

by Ingrid Lemme-Chalut Red River Gorge and Cliffview Resort in Kentucky The Bourbon state is one of the most untamed states we’ve experienced in all …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis August Birthday Celebrants Things have quieted down in Montauk with Labor Day weekend as the last hurrah for families with children …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel When I was about 7 or 8 years old I loved watching scary movies with my dad on the weekends. I …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel After another fantastic summer in Montauk that saw a host of fabulous events, it seems time flew by in the blink …more

Our thanks to Carissa “Car” Pelleteri, for providing our cover photo for this month’s issue, from her upcoming book, MONTAUK 11954. • An unfiltered peek …more

  by Francine Tesler Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) — Happy birthday Scorpio! Money difficulties clear up over the next few days. Remember that …more

Anacoluthon describes a certain way of expression that breaks a grammatical sequence. The anacoluthon grammatical form proves useful in the following poem because of its …more

by Dell Cullum One of the more common species of wildlife here on the east end is the raccoon, and although their natural habitat is …more

  by Debra Rose Fall has suddenly become a marketing darling for all things Pumpkin. Lattes, beer, and most snacks scooped up at Trader Joe’s. …more

  Dear Montauk Friends, What Does Peace Mean to YOU? Good News was honored to produce: The Peace Day Party (Woodstock Forever: Peace, Love & …more

Mary Frances McDonald Ecker loving mother of Edward V. Ecker, Jr., Cheryl Ecker Bloecker, and Catherine Ecker Flanagan passed on August 19, 2018 at the …more

  I suppose crazy weather brings crazy fishing!! It’s been an active season so far, great action for just about all species, with the exception …more

…by Sue Giustino… About a year ago Mary Pettit – a friend of mine from work – and her online book obsessed friend, Jennifer Allabastro …more

…by Patria Baradi Pacis July Birthday Celebrants Birthday celebrants at the Senior Nutrition Center who were born on the month of July were Bill Schmidt, …more

Surfing the East Coast this Autumn The end of summer is often celebrated as the beginning of the best season for surfing. Crowds thin (a …more

…by Patria Baradi Pacis… After 31 years as the steward of the Montauk Point Lighthouse, Marge Winski has left us and moved on to Maine. …more

ARF Annual Bow Wow Meow Ball by Debra Rose On Saturday, August 18th ARF held their annual Bow Wow Meow Ball, to honor event designer …more

Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Hi, and welcome to the first Fall MFD Corner. With all of the hot and humid weather we have …more