Montauk Columns

Dominick Peluso 11/14/87 – 12/10/2024 “You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure”  The Peluso family would like to thank everyone in our amazing …more

Caribbean Dreams – Cabo Rojo, Bonaire, Curaçao, and Aruba! As golden sunlight painted Florida’s highways, we drove from Palm Coast to Fort Lauderdale, brimming with …more

by Sue Giustino Adrian Martin grew up on Long Island. As a child, she spent time in Montauk with her family as they refurbished an …more

by Sue Giustino Pharmacist Frank Calvo, of the former Whites Drug Store in Montauk, is opening a new Full-Service Pharmacy on Main Street, next to …more

Animals of the Month LILAC: Her name might be Lilac, but this gorgeous five-year-old kitty is quite the chatty Kathy! The ARF staff has quickly …more

Happy New Year! So far, except for some snow flurries measuring to an inch or two, and a couple of cloudy days and rain,  Montauk …more

Cross Training This chilly winter has left a lot of surfers less motivated to paddle out, especially with a lackluster forecast so far for waves.  …more

Story & Photos by Debbie Tuma With her creative imagination, Riverhead artist Andrea Rhude has always been fascinated by the characters from Lewis Carroll’s famous …more

January 2025 There will be a Full Wolf Moon on Monday, January 13, 2025. This is the first full moon of winter. It will light up the …more

Friday Classic Film Series JANUARY THEME: Horse Racing Friday, January 17, 5-7pm: THE BLACK STALLION (1979): Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr.  Shipwrecked with a …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel As much as we dislike admitting it, once daylight savings time has passed, so does the nice autumn weather.  It is …more

Winter Cleaning Like many things in Montauk, traditions and rituals have a twist.  St. Patrick’s Day is busier than Christmas, when the ocean is warmest …more

My December hoop coverage started with the Maroon Tournament at Arlington High School December 6 & 7. The 178 mile drive to Poughkeepsie on Friday …more

“Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett Tom Lake is a lovely story of a family who lives on a cherry farm in Northern Michigan. During the …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel A recent television commercial highlighted that Smokey the Bear just turned 80 years old! Many of us grew up easily recognizing …more

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

by Larry Spiro The following suite of poetry describes our journey into winter.  Quid pro quo best describes living in the Northeast part of this …more

Animals of the Month PUMPKIN: Pumpkin is a charming three-year-old tuxedo cat who found himself at ARF after his family could no longer care for …more

Surf Journey or Destination? A massive amount of the joy we harness from traveling exists in the planning and anticipation stages, the bulk of our …more

A Birthday Getaway Aboard the MSC Seashore With a history spanning over 300 years and a presence in every major cruise market, MSC Cruises is …more

For all programs and special events, go to: www.montauklibrary.org/calendar Friday Classic Film Series Friday, December 6, 5-6:30pm: REMEMBER THE NIGHT (1939): Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray. …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis Some say, “Time flies when you’re having fun!” This is true at the Montauk Senior Nutrition Center. Located inside the Playhouse …more

“WINTER STARGAZING: A JOURNEY THROUGHT THE NIGHT SKY”       (A Free, Hybrid Event) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20th, 6:30-8:30pm  LOCATION: South Fork Natural History Museum (SoFo) …more

After the Ocean – by Lauren Rico Lauren Rico, author of the Whisky Sister series, Familia, and the Reverie series, has weaved an intriguing story …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel One of our family’s favorite annual traditions is visiting the New York Botanical Garden’s (NYBG) Holiday Train Show®. Now returning for …more

On December 1, 2024, skygazers worldwide will have the opportunity to witness the spectacular arrival of the New Cold Moon. This celestial event will occur …more

Pro and college basketball really start to heat up in November. On Tuesday, November 12th, I traveled 213 miles down the coast through NJ to …more

by Debbie Tuma Southampton artist Kevin Berlin has always been motivated to paint his subjects first hand, believing he had to be there to tell …more

Dear EarthTalk: Is the so-called “greening” of Antarctica as its ice melts actually helping to prevent climate change given that plant life absorbs and stores …more

The poetic form of this poem is a pantoum.  It repeats the first and last line of the first stanza through out the poem. The …more

What do you do when you suddenly decide you want to have rolls with what you’re cooking…but it’s only an hour ‘til dinner?  That’s what …more

Travel Inspires Did you know that without even traveling, looking at maps are known to make people happy? Mentally, we get a boost when we …more

October is a great month on the East End. I saw “Small Things Like These” at the 32nd Hamptons International Film Festival on October 5th …more

NOVEMBER ENTERTAINMENT  

The Story Keeper by Lisa Wingate Lisa Wingate is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Before We Were Yours, [which has sold more …more

Dear EarthTalk: What is so-called attribution science and how does it relate to climate change?                   ~ William C., New York, NY Attribution science is a …more

Living With A Star: Science that Matters to People… A Free, Virtual Lecture Tuesday, November 12, 7-8pm  LOCATION: Hamptons Observatory (online) WEBSITE: www.hamptonsobservatory.org/events CO-HOST: Suffolk …more

November Animals of the Month MOLLY: Six-year-old Molly came to ARF when her family could no longer care for her. Now, Molly spends her days …more

Phyllis Lomitola, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend to many, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She leaves behind a legacy …more

November 2024 There will be a Full Beaver Moon on November 15, 2024. In November 2024, skygazers will be able to witness the Super Beaver …more

Beyond Paris: Discovering Honfleur’s Hidden Charm As the ms Rotterdam, Holland America’s flagship, docked in Le Havre, my husband Marcus and I faced a choice. …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel November 11th. This date is more than just a day off from work or school as it was established as a …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel By now most vacationers travelers have visited their favorite place for relaxation or have explored new locales before the summer ended. …more