Articles by Stefan

August 2023 Did you know that in August 2023, there will be two Full Moons? The first full moon on August 1 is known as …more

Here are two poems both villanelles. The Dylan Thomas poem is one of my favorites. Lawrence Spiro Heaven’s eye clearly shine, will and time a …more

Tracking post-release movement patterns of New York’s rehabilitated sea turtles and their utilization of different marine habitats. The New York Marine Rescue Center (NYMRC) is …more

by Debbie Tuma It was almost a miracle. The smoky skies of the July 4th Holiday Weekend cleared up by Tuesday, just in time for …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Almost nightly we hear news reports about the failing educational system that some states or cities are experiencing. Each time I …more

Trash Talk In the peak of summer, we see our beaches, parking lot, and the line-up at maximum capacity.  We wait all year for it …more

Everything Under the Sun Summer is in full swing and we are reaping the benefits of warmer days, more hours of sunlight and spending time …more

It was July 19th, two days off the new moon and the August Montauk Sun Inshore Journal was due. At 7:40am I hung the stern …more

Animals of the Month Photos by Dee McMeekan        www.deeisfordogs.com HOLLY: This dazzling feline always wants to look her best and loves being …more

Saturday July 15, 2023 was the 25th annual Rell Sunn Surf Contest.  It was a banner year for the contest.   The weather started out iffy …more

Author Ruth Ware I first read The Woman in Cabin 10 -a Crime Thriller by Ruth Ware, about eight years ago. Someone in my book …more

10/5/1931 – 6/29/2023 Helen is survived by her sister Julie Reo, and her son Joseph, his wife Nancy, and their daughter Helen, and her son …more

Entertainment POINT BAR & GRILL Happy Hour4-6 Mon. – Fri. Half price Drinks, bar service only Sports Bar with Great Food DJs Saturday & Sunday …more

Okay, truth be told, I don’t care that these muffins are dairy free. I just care that they are moist and delicious! Why dairy free? …more

Entertainment POINT BAR & GRILL Happy Hour4-6 Mon. – Fri. Half price Drinks, bar service only Sports Bar with Great Food DJs Saturday & Sunday …more

The Amityville American Legion Pipe Band have led the Montauk St. Patrick’s Day Parade, for the Montauk Friends of Erin since 1964. Recently, they we …more

Scape Ghost  by Nanci LaGarenne Scape Ghost is a ‘What If’ story about  Frank Morris, one of the three inmates who escaped in 1962, from Alcatraz Federal …more

Animals of the Month Peter & Wendy: Three-year-old siblings Peter and Wendy were adopted as kittens and recently returned to the adoption center after their …more

For when the person you are shopping for is unique and special, and you want to find something to match that level, try Winick’s Fine …more

Why bagels?  Well, truthfully…I started out making pretzels.  You know the ones, from “The Mall” dipped in mustard!  Oh…for you under the age of 30…“The …more

Unleashed The surf industry works hard to reinvent itself, from boards to tricks and gear. Sometimes inventions are novel and a game-changer, others are painfully …more

Join Wings Over Haiti and this year’s honorary chairs Donna Karan, Eric Fischl and April Gornik, for their 6th Annual Hamptons Artists for Haiti Benefit …more

It was two days before the Summer solstice. Coincidentally, the deadline for my Journal was this same first day of Summer. My wind app forecasted …more

Alaska…The Last Frontier As I mentioned in my story last month, Alaska had long been on my bucket list and when we’d found a 27 …more

Dear EarthTalk: I would like to plant a few new trees in my backyard, and am looking for guidance on which species are native and …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel It is officially summer and time for vacations, summer camp, and being outdoors more than any other season. After being cooped …more

July 2023 We have a super powerful full moon on July 3, 2023, and I know it will bring some significant vibes. This moon will be …more

Upcoming Free Virtual Lecture… “A First Anniversary Event: The Science Behind the James Webb Space Telescope” DATE: Thursday, July 11, 2023 TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 …more

Cristina Fontanelli and Her Fabulous Friends – From Opera to Broadway at Duck Walk Vineyard In the great tradition of the last 32 years, opera …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel The excitement of an upcoming trip, no matter how far in the distance, can make a person overlook some vital preparations …more

Set Your Mood We know certain behaviors elevate our mood and keep us healthy; getting enough sleep, exercise, drinking plenty of water, access to natural …more

Two poems for you.  The Yadu is a dry, brown view of the passing and the approaching of the seasons, and the other about Daffodils. …more

Eat your vegetables! OK, I’ll have mine with cream cheese frosting! That’s right…a carrot cake! This month marks my best buddy’s birthday. He happened to …more

 Aboard MS Eurodam through the Panama Canal! Lots of people, especially seniors, have the Panama Canal on their bucket list; which was definitely true for …more

Offshore Art & Film is excited to announce the first of three programs for its 2nd annual edition, celebrating a new era of art, film, …more

Dear EarthTalk: Why are “forever chemicals” so bad, and how can I avoid them?     ~ M.N., via email “Forever chemicals” are types of highly …more

Animals of the Month Kitten: Kitten is a beautiful eight-year-old tortie cat who found herself at ARF after her family could no longer care for …more

Shaking Up Summer We all hear about cliché seasonal activities; fall harvest, spring cleaning, winter hibernating.  Summer is usually the free-for-all, especially if you live …more

Torch & Crown Brewing Company (https://www.torchandcrown.com/), Manhattan’s only fully-functioning brewery, is proud to announce that it is making its way to Montauk for the first time this summer! Setting …more

June is the traditional bridal month.  It is Spring at its best.   The sun, not to hot, shines on love and peace between our hopeful …more

Surfing the Maldives If you have a list of places to surf in the world, chances are The Maldives made the cut. For East Coast …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel When we were in grade school, the mention of an upcoming class trip meant only one thing and that was no …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel For millions of people around the world that are seventy years old or less, the only English monarch they ever knew …more

There will be a Full Moon on June 4, 2023.  June’s full moon is commonly known as the Full Strawberry Moon. The Full Strawberry Moon …more