Montauk Columns

Animals of the Month SASHA: This three-year-old charmer absolutely loves being brushed. Sasha is looking for a personal groomer (we mean forever home) that can …more

Author Fredrick Bachman Years ago, someone in my book club recommended we read A Man Called Ove. It was a great read, both entertaining and …more

DATE: Sunday, March 3, 2024 TIME: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm CATEGORY: Film Screening & Discussion TITLE: RETURN TO SENDER: Women of Color in Colonial Postcards …more

by Debbie Tuma As a child, Graham Diamond loved to write stories, illustrate them, and turn them into comic books. He especially liked dinosaurs and …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel What makes a memorable movie besides the all important story line?  Often it is the “chemistry” between the two lead characters …more

HIGHLIGHTS A NEW EQUAL RIGHTS PROTECTION AMENDMENT TO THE NYS CONSTITUTION ON NOVEMBER BALLOT Saturday, March 9, 1-5 p.m., at LTV Studios, Wainscott             Set …more

March 2024 New Worm Moon: On March 10, a new moon in Pisces will be called the New Worm Moon. During this time, it is …more

On Saturday February 17th I drove 94 miles up island to the David S. Mack Sports Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead. Little did I …more

Dear EarthTalk: What ever became of the Biosphere 2 project in Arizona and what did we learn from it?         ~ B.C., Tampa, …more

The Embrace by Willow DuBrovin   As I look beyond the window, my fingers yearn To touch the snow that has last returned. The winter’s …more

Minnesota native Mariah Miltier, has been promoted to executive director of the Montauk Chamber of Commerce, replacing former director Jennifer Fowkes. Ms. Miltier originally joined the chamber in …more

Animals of the Month THYME: Two-year-old Thyme is one of the 14 cats that we now refer to as our “Thanksgiving” cats, rescued from a …more

Say Aloha! Cruising to Hawaii! Hawaii is a place that many people dream of visiting, and I was one of them. My husband had been …more

An anacoluthon is a word that describes a certain way of expression that breaks a grammatical sequence.   The description is similar to the latin nominativus …more

          Deborah L. Thompson, 73, peacefully passed away at her home in Montauk while surrounded by family on December 6, 2023. …more

The Man on the Train by Debbie Babitt “It was as if time had stopped when the body was dragged from the ocean. The intervening …more

By Sue Giustino The 16th annual Sag Harbor Doc Fest was a huge success. For 7 days in early December, Doc Fest events highlighted films …more

The start of the new year is the perfect time to contemplate happiness. Notoriously a season that is often held accountable for zapping joy, winter …more

Something About the Sea Montauk’s Tony Caramanico has not only made maintaining a journal cool, he has transformed his record keeping into art. Diligently and …more

Dear EarthTalk: What are some New Year’s Resolutions I can make to help the environment?                        ~ M. Lind, Sturges, MI Given the escalating environmental challenges …more

January 2024 Happy New Year! On January 11, 2024, a New Moon in Capricorn began a new cycle. This aspect signifies a fresh start in …more

Manny Winick and Son is celebrating 70 years in the jewelry business. Continuing their commitment to promoting local art and creating an awareness of the …more

by Joseph Pipolo The Montauk Lighthouse Relights Historic Fresnel Lens The beacon knows her way around and around always looking, all ways. Perpetually piloting, her …more

FAMILIA by Lauren Rico In addition to being one of the top Classical music broadcasters in the country, Long Island native, Lauren Rico decided to …more

Dear EarthTalk: With colder weather on the way, what are some cheap and easy ways to winterize my house that will save energy?      …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel The annual Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony was held once again on November 11th at 11 a.m. at the Suzanne Koch …more

Mexico’s Cabo San Lucas Who hasn’t heard or seen pictures of Cabo’s world famous natural arch? Cabo San Lucas, also simply known as Cabo, is …more

Right This Way: A History of the Audience with Robert Viagas, theatre historian and author Sunday, December 3, 2023       2:30 pm – 4:00 …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Families around the world will soon be celebrating one of the most beautiful, blessed holidays of all…Christmas.  What is particularly special …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Once again the fantastic Holiday Train Show® made its grand return to The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) in November, and runs through …more

The Economy of Surfing The ocean did not change…you did. Surfers are aware of the power of the ocean, and lately the ocean is benefiting …more

Most college basketball teams started their 2023-24 season on November 6th. I was excited to watch the Radford University Highlanders open up against number 19 …more

Animals of the Month KITTEN: Eight-year-old Kitten’s favorite spot is up high in one of ARF’s cubby holes, where she can observe the world around …more

by Lawrence Spiro So you think winter is fun. Read on…. Interrupt The wind roars and shrills quaking through the shaking sill. She shifts her …more

There will be a Full Moon on December 27, 2023. This Full Moon will be in Cancer. Many names know the December full moon, which …more

Our cover this month, courtesy of Sue Giustino, features a scene from last year’s Magic of Montauk Holiday Fair, on the Town Green. Last year …more

November Entertainment Dive Bar Pizza November 4th Jettykoon 7pm November 10th The Waylan Brothers 7pm November 11th Ray Red Band November 18th Bingo Bango 7pm …more

Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon, is a 5 hour and 45-minute intimate musical biography narrated by …more

by Debbie Tuma Sag Harbor resident Kevin L. McCrudden held a viewing of his globally unifying and award-winning documentary, “The Light of Man” at the Southampton Cultural …more

Captain Steve took me, with Jerry, Jim, Steve’s cousin John and Paul, on a blackfish trip to Fishers Island on Wednesday October 25th. Although it …more