Montauk Columns

As the Montauk Food Pantry prepares for its Thanksgiving distribution, Sam Joyce owner of Sammy’s Restaurant and Sammy’s Food Truck, is supporting the cause by …more

November 2020 Animals of the Month ROCKY: Rocky is a sweet but shy gentleman who came to ARF three years ago after his owner passed …more

An October 2020 Birthday Every time the month of October comes around, this reporter finds only one or two seniors at the Center who were …more

Your Silence Will Not Protect You! The Writing of Audre Lorde A Humanities New York Reading Program TUESDAYS from 5:00 to 6:00 November 10, November …more

November 2020 The weather opened a window for us the Sunday of Columbus Day Weekend. Captain Dan and I left in the dark with Joe …more

November 2020 A Royal Escape to The Golden Isles of Georgia! The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort on St. Simons Island! Located along …more

November 2020 Dear EarthTalk: Are there any environmental or health risks associated with the solar storms that have been hitting the Earth recently?      …more

November 2020 This year will come to a tense and powerful ending with a lunar eclipse in Gemini on November 30. Right after the lunar …more

November 2020 Dear Montauk Sun Readers, We are all in this together, now and forever. That’s the Good News! We can grow and flourish at …more

Flying Squirrels Now here’s a critter that is sure to amaze almost everyone, simply because not many folks know they even exist here on the …more

October 2020 COSMOS: It’s hard to believe that this handsome, friendly fella was found living on the streets earlier this summer by an Operation Cat …more

Dear EarthTalk: I am sickened by all the death, destruction and misery resulting from the West Coast wildfires, but aren’t these blazes actually beneficial to …more

October 2020 To Leash, or not to Leash Asking a surfer for their option on whether or not to wear a leash is likely to …more

Hamptons Arts Network Awards $168,000 to 84 Area Artists Via the HAN Artist Relief Fund during Covid-19 Building on the legacy of artists helping artists …more

Oglebay Resort in Wheeling…West Virginia’s Friendly City! Let me start off by saying that I am in love with historic Wheeling, and its Oglebay Resort, …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis Every September 11th morning, for the past 18 years, I call my friend, Mary to hear our co- worker’s name Robert Thomas Linnane read …more

by Debbie Tuma Brooklyn Artist Marcia Hillis (left) had her opening reception for her “Rocks and Waves” exhibit of oil paintings at the Surf Lodge …more

by Debbie Tuma Geraldine Brown Giomblanco, author of the book, “Geraldina & The Compass Rose,” was the featured guest on LTV’s “Spotlight on the Arts” …more

October 2020 Creating Space With so much on our minds these days, it is a miracle to have a solid, consistent, adequate amount sleep each …more

October 2020 The transition from Summer to Fall always brings weather challenges. After three days of wind and high seas, Captain Dan and I were …more

September Birthdays In spite of COVID-19 pandemic, Montauk was blessed with a beautiful summer weather and hopefully the cooler days and golden colors that Fall …more

The 2020 VIRTUAL International Day of Peace World Wide Broadcast Was a Success Eventhough the Times Square and Central Park events were canceled due to …more

October will bring in more stability to all. After the previous months, which were not easy, everyone will finally feel relief again. October will be …more

Better Than Bird Feeders: No soap box intro. this month folks, just some REALLY GOOD advice for all our wonderful bird lovers here at home. …more

Animals of the Month PHOEBE: Phoebe was found as a stray this past fall, and even though she is extremely friendly, she has been overlooked …more

September 2020 Dear EarthTalk: Can you explain the concept of “Material Ecology” as advertised in a new Museum of Modern Art exhibit?        …more

September 2020 Shape Your Surfing Like growing your own vegetables, having a custom made piece of clothing, or recreating a meal from your favorite restaurant, …more

by Sue Giustino The Montauk Salt Cave provides a healthy relaxing environment focusing on health and well-being. Whether you are looking for a complete pampering …more

by Debbie Tuma During his 30 years in business, Jimmy Coronesi, owner of COR-J Seafood in Hampton Bays, had heard about unusual colored lobsters but …more

August Birthdays It’s hard to believe that Labor Day is here. Where did summer go? Cooler nights and leaves of gold and brown found on …more

We pulled out of the Marine Basin around 7am with Mary Ann, her daughter Emma, son Enzo and Jack. It was Tuesday August 18th. We …more

YOU WRITE THE POEM! Labor Day is a time to take a break, relax, enjoy the day and think about things.   This column looks at …more

September 2020 Dear Montauk Sun Friends, I believe that during this most difficult time that the “20 Things That Can Make Life Happier” says it …more

by Debbie Tuma Kay Tobler Liss, author of “The Last Resort,” a new novel set in Montauk, gave a reading at Third House in Montauk, …more

The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF Hamptons, www.arfhamptons.org) announced today that Richard Wells McCabe has made a commitment for a transformational gift to …more