Montauk Columns

September 2020 On August 18th there was a New Moon, this activated the sign of Leo. This activation will  influence everyone in the first weeks …more

The Bavarian Inn, Shepherdstown, WV…Almost Heaven I am sure we all have had these no-impact getaways that we enjoyed but have soon forgotten. And then …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis On Friday, July 24, more than thirty masked patrons, spaciously seated apart, attended the Montauk Library’s groundbreaking ceremony for its expansion …more

We inadvertantly overlooked someone in last month’s article about the renovation of the Guardhouse on Star Island Road by Steve Washburn. Our apologies to Chucky …more

August 2020: “Wild Life” Hi folks. I hope your making the best of this altered summer and staying healthy and safe while being careful, safe …more

by Sue Giustino The July and August covers of The Montauk Sun were photographs taken by Jamie Loeb. Jamie has been visiting Montauk since the …more

August 2020 Small Steps, Big Impact With so much emphasis on keeping ourselves safe, we have moved much of our lives outdoors. Eating, recreating, working …more

August 2020 Pet Food Drive and Distribution PET FOOD DRIVE Please join ARF in helping families in need in our community by donating unopened bags …more

“Taking the Waters” in Berkeley Springs, WV Much has been said, written and sang about West Virginia and having traveled extensively during the past few …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis July 2020 Birthdays Montauk’s traditional 4th of July fireworks display was cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic COVID-19, but that didn’t …more

August 2020 Please be safe and conscience of others. If you have any comments or poems send to larryspiro@aol.com. “Heart of the Buddha” is a …more

August 2020 This Month the sun will enter Leo. Most people will find themselves taking on new leadership roles and will attract a lot of …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel We have attended more than a decade of Hampton International Film Festivals (HIFF) and the selections have featured a wide range …more

by Debbie Tuma What’s better as a “summer read” than a good love story? And in these trying times, especially, we could all use some …more

August 2020 Although tropical storm Fay had moved into Eastern Canada by July 12th, it’s remnants remained when we left the dock on Monday July …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel For months now all of us have been anxious to get outside, enjoy the sunshine, beaches and get moving! It’s the …more

  Among the surf tribes that set up at Ditch Plains beach is the Intonato family, Montauk residents, and regulars for many years. Ben is …more

June Birthdays by Patria Baradi Pacis It’s been more than three months since the seniors of Montauk got together for lunch at the Nutrition Center …more

Dear Montauk Sun Friends, I live in New York City on the Upper West Side. I just spent a week in Montauk at the Montauk …more

…by Sue Giustino… Sharing the space with their neighbors, the North Fork Brewery, in the old firehouse thus turning the entire building into a place …more

  East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame’s Newest Member, Tony Caramanico If you have spent just one or many summers surfing breaks around Montauk, chances …more

by Paul During the Hoops Off-season I sometimes get to go out to sea. On Friday June 12th, I went on an overnight trip to …more

July 2020 Animals of the Month Simba: Simba is nine years old, and she is a rarity among orange tabbies, as most are typically male. …more

  December 25, 1939 – May 26, 2020 Vincent Christopher Carillo was born in 1939 on Christmas morning in his family’s home on Ashford Street …more

  by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel If over the last few years you’ve dined out in some Hampton hot spots, then surely you would have listened …more

July 2020 The ensuing poem was written by Gerome Flynn. It is written in a pentameter syllabic format. I hope you remain safe and find …more

July 2020 Now is a good time to concentrate on what is important to focus on. Also this focus should be on how to find …more

  Treetop Adventures at the Mountain Lake Lodge near Blacksburg, Virginia! Originally we’d discovered this 2,600 acre nature preserve high up in the Blue Ridge …more

July 2020 Dear EarthTalk: I am adding a deck onto my house this summer and wonder which decking materials (wood or otherwise) are the greenest?  …more

Snakes of the East End Happy summer everyone. I hope this month’s column finds everyone healthy and less stressed than the past couple months. This …more

by Sue Giustino Everyone who remembers his own education remembers teachers, not methods and techniques. The teacher is the heart of the educational system.  – …more

  Governor Cuomo outlined a plan to reopen New York State. Our plan focuses on getting people back to work and easing social isolation without …more

June 2020 Has to be one of the coldest Springs in years! Crazy weather, a frost warning last week, wind constantly blowing every day, so …more

  Dear EarthTalk: Every day when I pick up my kids at school, all the parents wait in their cars with the engines running. Is …more

by Sue Giustino Last month I had a chance to speak with Alice Houseknecht from the Montauk Food Pantry– located in the lower level of …more

March 2020 Israel…Fascinating, Educating, & Eye-opening! Israel was on my bucket list since the days I got hooked on travel in my late thirties, but …more

  In honor of International Nurses’ Day this past May 12th, Kara Hoblin made a special coloring sheet for Crayola from the original chalk drawing …more

  After owning a home in Montauk for 15 years, noted NYC interior designer Beverly Bartfeld took the plunge last summer and realized a dream, …more

June Animals of the Month CATHY: Cathy is a three-year-old low-maintenance kitty who recently came to ARF from a partner municipal shelter on Long Island. …more

Surfing This Summer – Brace For Impact You Can’t Stop the Waves But You Can Learn to Surf – Jon Kabat-Zinn This will be a …more

June 2020 When I started this Journal six months ago I had no idea what a blessing it would be. With 2019-20 being Marlon Taylor’s …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis May Birthdays What a difference a year makes. This time last year, the little village of Montauk would have been as …more