Montauk Columns

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“ 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

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

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

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

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