Montauk Columns

Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Welcome to this month’s edition of Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone had a nice, peaceful Memorial Day …more

Wintergreen, Virginia As some of my readers might remember, I am the widow of a Montauk fireman who passed away almost 8 years ago after …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel When thinking about famed American artist, Georgia O’Keeffe, people recall her best known works of enlarged flowers, New York City skyscrapers …more

May Birthday Celebrants by Patria Baradi Pacis On Thursday, May 31, Memorial Day, the birthday celebrants for the month of May, Nolda Vivo, Chef Eric, …more

Just Paddle Out When was the last time you put on your tennis shoes or grabbed your golf clubs, took a ride to the courts …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Padma Lakshmi to be Honored The James Beard Foundation, the country’s preeminent culinary organization, announced that Padma Lakshmi, the host and …more

the place for breakfast, snacks, coffee-espresso, and tasty desserts Looking for something sweet they’ve got candy, donuts and even organic ice cream. Offering many vegan choices …more

Tons of baitfish are here off the point, down the beach on the south side, and in the sound! Just a matter of time before …more

by Debbie Tuma We stretched out in the warm sunshine on the sands of Ballard’s Beach, listening to the small ocean waves lap along the …more

by Dell Cullum The Virginia Opossum got its name from a Jamestown colony in Virginia, using the Algonquin word “aposoum” meaning “white beast” however, the …more

Partners Kristin Walles and Katie Wright have created a unique boutique: An all-natural curation of home goods and gifts handmade and Fairtrade. Kristin is a …more

April Birthday Celebrants by Patria Baradi Pacis Looks like mother nature surprised us all by skipping spring all together. One day we were wearing turtlenecks …more

Pinehurst – the Hamptons in the hills of North Carolina! While most think of Pinehurst as an upscale golf destination, for my husband Marcus and his …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis On Saturday, May 12, music from “Bach To Brazil” featuring Laura Metcalf, cello, Rupert Boyd, guitar, Caleb van der Swaagh, cello, …more

Clean Summer Surf Finally! Whether you are raising a glass or bracing yourself, summer is officially here. Welcoming “the season” brings with it the opportunity …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis On Monday, May 14, Concerned Citizens of Montauk (CCOM) gave a talk at the Fort Pond House on harmful blue-green algae …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Keeping Montauk Beaches Beautiful After a long and harsh winter, the seaside beckons us even more and our Montauk beaches are …more

‘Hamptons Artists for Haiti’ Fundraiser For ‘Wings Over Haiti’ by Debbie Tuma June 30th Art Auction and Benefit in Watermill to Raise Funds for a …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis Thank You Dad, For Making Me The Woman I Am Today One of the many things my father taught me is to …more

by Francine Tesler Gemini (May 22 – June 21) — Happy birthday Gemini! Your ideas and concepts are appreciated by a friend or partner early …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Each year we attend the Hampton International Film Festival we not only see wonderful films but also meet fascinating guests attending …more

Summer starts here! The biggest kickoff to summer in the Hamptons is back: Dan’s Rosé Soirée presented by Porsche premiered last Memorial Day to a …more

On Saturday, April 21st, the East Hampton RECenter YMCA celebrated Healthy Kids Day, an annual event dedicated to teaching children and families across Long Island …more

March Birthday Celebrants March birthday celebrants at the Senior Nutrition Center were Nilson Novoa, Frances Carroll and Eugene Beckwith. Although the calendar shows that it …more

Montauk Moves To Dutchess Many Hudson Valley residents have roots in Brooklyn, but few can show extensive family history from both Montauk and Brooklyn. Until …more