Yours In Healing with Dr. Rachel Lys, DPT
BACKPACK TIPS for a Healthy School Year After spending the summer riding bikes, swimming and playing sports, heading back to the classroom can be a …more
Montauk Columns
Chefs and Champagne Dazzles Once Again!
…by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Another successful James Beard Foundation (JBF) event was held on the stunning grounds of the Wolffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack. Well …more
Health a Plenty
…by Kimberly Experian Zucchini Bread It’s zucchini season! Enjoy this end of summer squash in this easy to make bread. 3 medium sized zucchini, grated. …more
SummerDoc Screening in Montauk
…by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Under a hazy summer evening sky, Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Spa welcomed over 300 guests for an advanced viewing of Take …more
RUSCHMEYER’S Hotel-Kitchen-Bar
…by Sue Giustino Nestled away on Second House Road in a quiet wooded location overlooking the lake, Ruschmeyer’s offers a laid-back alternative for fine dining. …more
HIFF 2017 and its Top Ten Stars
…by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel If you have never experienced the Hampton International Film Festival (HIFF), this is the year you must do it! Now celebrating …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
2017 is still going strong! Gee, where do I start? Just about every fishery has been producing steady action and some really nice fish coming …more
Montauk Village Association’s 56th Annual Membership Meeting
by Patria Baradi Pacis On June 24, 2017, members of the Board of the Montauk Village Association (MVA) held its 56th annual meeting at the …more
Beauty Tips by Britt
by Brittanty Cabrera Sun – Care Warriors There is nothing better than a sun-filled summer day in Montauk! I love the sun, but I do …more
We Out Here – A Textural Experience
by Lorraine Salvato “WE OUT HERE” A Textural Experience, was featured this July at the Atlantic Terrace. The art show, curated by Sara Furey and …more
Escape from Paradise
by Ingrid Lemme-Chalut Somewhere frozen in Time — Mackinac Island As much as Montauk is America’s most quintessential fishing and beach town, Mackinac Island is …more
THE CLIENT DECIDES…A LITIGATOR’S LIFE
by Sue Giustino After a 45 year prestigious career at one of the country’s leading law firms, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, a Montauk …more
YOURS IN HEALING with Dr. Rachel Lys, DPT
Remember to stay safe when exercising in the Summer Heat Summer has arrived and so has the heat. As you continue exercising this summer, remember to protect …more
Pauline Fotopoulos’ Shell Art
Pauline Fotopoulos has collected shells and created art with them as early as the 1970’s from shells found on the beaches of the North fork …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography Welcome to this month’s edition of the Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone had a safe and …more
Gosmans Summer Concert Series
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Delightful Outdoor Entertainment It was another lovely summer evening of fine entertainment on the grounds of the Gosman Restaurant complex by …more
Health a Plenty
by Kimberly Experian End of Summer Frittata 1 russet potato, peeled & thinly sliced. 7 oz. soft silken tofu. 2 Tbsp. vegan margarine. 3 Tbsp. …more
Montauk Parasail…A Great Family Outing
by Hanna Pipolo Montauk Parasail, boarding off the dock at Star Island Yacht Club & Marina was the perfect family outing. We had high expectations …more
Surfing with Debra Rose
Shaping The Future of Surfing One of the most magical aspects of surfing is our connection to nature. Immersed in the elements, riding waves ultimately makes …more
A Day of Fishing to Remember…on November Rain
by Sue Giustino Although the sky was grey and we endured a bit of pelleting rain… boy did we catch fish. There were five of …more
U.S. Coast Guard Commissions The “John L. Behan”
Story and Photos by Richard Lewin Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Not only was it an important moment in United States history on Wednesday, …more
Montauk Welcomes Laird Hamilton
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Each year the Hampton International Film Festival (HIFF) hosts a SummerDoc Series in the Hamptons. In October its huge film festival …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
WOW! What an action packed month it’s been. The Bass showed up early this season, Mako sharks all over the ocean, fluke biting ferociously. Unbelievable …more
About Our Cover
Cover Art by Dalton Portella “The Whale photo that inspired the watercolor on the cover was bycatch from a shark cage dive I did with …more
“Escape from Paradise” – Pura Vida in Paradise
Not so long ago travelling into the jungle was a thing for professionals and adventurers who were comfortable with a tent or a simple hut. …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner
Welcome everyone to this month’s Montauk Fire Department Corner. This month is bittersweet for me, as I am stepping down from the Fire Chief’s post …more
Fishing with Capt. Skip
My friend the late, great, Capt. Bob Tuma told me that whatever the weather is at sunrise the first day of each season, will probably …more
GIRLS NIGHT OUT
Gurney’s GIRLS NIGHT OUT is back and this year it was a huge success. Supporting the Southampton Hospital Coalition for Women’s Cancerthe Friday evening event …more
REMEMBERING CAPT. KEN BOUSE
Montauk lost another fishing legend on November 9, when Captain Ken Bouse died, after a long battle with cancer. He was 77 years old. For …more
“Thank you” to Chief Joe Lenahan
For the last three years, I have had the unique pleasure of working alongside my Chief and Friend Joe Lenahan. Joe’s pride in the MFD …more
Hands on Toys for Children’s Gifts
If you are a certain age, you know that some toys no longer exist because they have been replaced by electronic ones that beep, buzz …more
New Additions to Botanical Gardens Train Show!
Now celebrating its 25th year this wonderful family holiday excursion grew even nicer with the addition of two new replicas to the magnificent display. Our …more
Stony Brook University Partnership
This May, The Montauk Sun will be hosting its 8th annual Montauk Music Festival! Eight years of memories that have brought the community together for …more
Healthy Eating Tips for the Holiday Season
Many of us look forward to the holidays to visit with friends and family and to enjoy delectable foods we enjoy eating. However, over-indulging in …more
STROKE CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE AT ANY AGE
Yes it’s true an ischemic stroke can happen to anyone. One common cause of a stroke especially this time of year is a slip and …more
Fuel For Surfing
Barreling into the winter months, our routines, sleep habits, skin-care regimens are diets will gradually shift. If you are a surfer, your wetsuits, wax, boards …more
Rock the Harvest!
On Sunday, October 23rd, the beautiful Pindar Vineyards hosted Rock the Harvest featuring music by Hopefully Forgiven. I had the pleasure of meeting and …more
Remember September
Remember September is a genre-bending rock band that was formed in 2006 and has been a common name around Montauk ever since. You may remember …more
REMEMBERING JANIS HEWITT
About a thousand people packed St. Therese of Liseux Roman Catholic Church on a rainy, windy morning on October 22, to mourn the sudden, tragic …more
Recapping Film Festival Highlights
Once again the Hampton International Film Festival (HIFF) proved to be all that it promised. Movie goers enjoyed spending time in the beautiful Hampton towns, …more
Helenlouise Burke Honored
On Saturday, August 27 during the Montauk Downs Club Championship Tournament, PGA Professional Kevin Smith presented Ms. Helenlouise Burke a beautiful plaque which read: “STARTER …more
Fishing with Captain Skip
There can only be one complaint about the 2016 fishing season in Montauk….October’s weather!! It first started with “Hermine”, not strong enough to do any …more
MONTAUK FIRE DEPARTMENT CORNER
Welcome to this month’s edition of the Montauk Fire Department Corner. The arrival of Halloween and the change of seasons are reminders of a few …more
Escape from Paradise
The Adlon Kempinski Berlin We were on the way to Berlin to experience the capital of Germany and its most famous hotel, the legendary ‘The …more
Stress and Your Health
It is no secret that there are many sad hearts in Montauk these days as we have lost 3 great pillars of our community. My …more
FIREMEN’S TRIBUTE TO CRAIG TUTHILL
A few hundred firemen and community members gathered at the Montauk Firehouse on October 22, to pay tribute to the life of Craig Tuthill, an …more
About Our Cover
Near Montauk Point Lighthouse, by the cliffs that tower over the ocean, stands Camp Hero. A former military base for the Air Force and Coast …more
Betsy White: A Beacon of Light in Montauk
Betsy White, a long-time head of the Montauk Historical Society, was remembered lovingly by family and friends at a standing room-only service held at the …more
Insightful Impressions…Astrology Outlook
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 22) — Happy birthday Sagittarius! An old flame will come back into your life. Listen to what they have to …more
American History Comes Alive!
I am now fascinated by American history like I have never been before. When we were in grade school it seemed like a chore and …more
Future Plans for the Hamlet’s Downtown Beach
The Army Corps of Engineers will be in Montauk on Wednesday to present its future plans for the hamlet’s downtown beach, under its extensive Fire …more
Craig Tuthill, Ex-Chief, Montauk Fire Department (January 20, 1936 to August 17, 2016)
The Montauk Fire Department is extremely sad to report that Craig Tuthill, Ex-Chief of the Montauk Fire Department, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2016 …more
Keep Pet Information Current
We all love our pets and keeping them healthy, happy and safe is so important to us. Naturally getting them annual checkups, buying good food …more
Yours in Healing
PT phone home….. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could all contact our health care providers by phone when we had a quick question? We …more
Escape from Paradise
‘The time of our lives at Kellerman‛s Dirty Dancing resort’ Little did I know that the principal photography for my favorite movie of all times …more
HIFF to Honor Actor Ed Norton
Each year the Hampton International Film Festival (HIFF) announces the recipient of the Career Achievement Award and the person is celebrated during the film festival. …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
Great weather, great fishing defines yet another excellent month in Montauk for 2016. Fluke fishing has been spectacular the past 3 months. August right through …more
DALLAS – A CITY FULL OF SURPRISES
When New Yorkers think of Dallas, they may think of cowboys, oil, and sports, as well as JR, Sue Ellen, and John F. Kennedy. But …more
Surfing with Debra Rose
Surfing, On the Rocks Montauk has seen a fair share of injuries this summer, boards to the knee and head of a few local surfers …more
LOST AT SEA MEMORIAL STILL STANDS THE TEST OF TIME
At the Eastern-most tip of Long Island, rises a statue of a lone fisherman, standing in his boat, pulling his lines from the sea. It …more