Montauk Columns

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel With autumn colors now in full swing, along comes a renewed energy to enjoy the season and change of temperatures. While …more

Upcoming Free Virtual Lectures… “HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FALL SKY” Sunday, November 6, 2022, 2-3pm SPEAKER: William Francis Taylor, NASA Solar System Ambassador CO-HOST: Friends of …more

by Debbie Tuma Driving up the small winding road to Bennett Shellfish in Montauk, you get a sense of its nautical and rural flavor before …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel As the November air begins to get nippy, autumn leaves cover the lawns, we can count the days until a favorite …more

by Debbie Tuma It was a special feeling being at this year’s Hamptons International Film Festival, maybe because of the 30th Anniversary, or the perfect …more

Years ago I did a commercial tuna trip with two brothers. One was a caretaker on Gardiners Island. I’ve had a fascination with America’s oldest …more

On-Season Surfing Some think of summer on the East End as the off-season, gearing up for the fall swell and travel domestically and abroad in …more

Light at the End of the Tunnel Pumpkin lattes, darker mornings, and Ugg boots; signals that fall is here and it is time to gear …more

by Debra Rose Of the many ways to give back to the community, having a pint of beer with your dog on the patio is …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis Detlev Wilhelm Zimmermann was a man of few words. A man who didn’t say much…but when he did, people listened. I …more

WE ARE NOT LIKE THEM by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza Striving for realistic perspectives of a very real- ripped from the headlines- topic, the …more

A recent Supreme Court of the State of New York ruling has found that in matters concerning the attempted closing of the East Hampton Airport, …more

Saturday, November 26, 2022 is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. This …more

Dear Editor, “Four out of five members of our current East Hampton Town Board signed this pre-election pledge: “If elected, under no circumstances will I …more

Animals of the Month ZANE: Six-year-old Zane came to ARF after his human companion sadly passed away. This handsome boy sure does live up to …more

OCTOBER 2022 There will be a Full Moon on October 9th. This Full Moon was called the Hunter’s Moon by the Native Americans who lived …more

Dear EarthTalk: What is the Count Us In campaign all about and how does it differ from other efforts to help us rein in carbon …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Once again the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) has come up with fun programming for all ages to celebrate the autumn …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Do you remember first hearing the news back in 1967 about a human heart was going to be transplanted into another …more

100 Years of Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia! Ever since we retired we have been getting to spend parts of our summers in …more

by Debbie Tuma My author friend Eileen and I decided to take a combination work and fun trip to attend a weekend-long conference for creative …more

I dislocated my right shoulder a few days before the Summer solstice. It seems appropriate to finish this column a day before the Autumnal equinox. …more

Hurricane Force Fall is here and hurricane tracking is in full swing for east coast surfers as they follow storms moving up the coast. Within …more

Lighten Up Regardless of where you live or the season, lighting will impact your overall well-being.  So why do we pay more attention to light …more

Photos by Debbie Tuma Southampton Arts Center, at 25 Jobs Lane in Southampton, held a huge “Summerfest Gala” on September 1, to benefit their many …more

Ghost of a Storm by Chris Genute Montauk is known for its lighthouse, superb sunsets, swimming, boating, fish industry, and ghosts. As a new author …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis August birthday celebrants were James Burke, Cook Don Mendelson, Leon Day, Thomas Butler and Renea Farr. Everyone enjoyed the lemon birthday …more

Joyce Maynard Sometimes I get caught up in a book- usually because it’s a topic I don’t know a lot about – like historical fiction …more

by Sue Giustino Inlet Seafood Commercial Fishing Dock and Restaurant At this year’s Seafood Festival, the Inlet Seafood Commercial Fishermen representatives will be on site …more

by Sue Giustino One of Montauk’s most welcome additions, Poppy Heart has won the hearts of so many local residents and visitors in our community. …more

by Debra Rose Boat owners often say their two happiest days are the day they buy a boat and the day they sell it. If …more

Photos by Debbie Tuma East End Arts & Humanities Council of Riverhead held a benefit in August, in a tent behind their office at 141 …more

As I drove around town taking care of work, I wondered if the weather would hold out for an afternoon trip on the Ebb Tide …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel It’s been another busy, fun packed summer in Montauk, whether it was days at the beach swimming, surfing, boating, visiting the …more

Animals of the Month Merry: Ten-month-old Merry is one of our most recent arrivals after being rescued from a hoarding situation on Long Island. She …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis I first met Nolda at the Montauk Senior Nutrition Center, fifteen years ago. We also worked together as volunteers at the Montauk …more

Dear EarthTalk: Are carbon capture technologies pie in the sky or really feasible as a global warming mitigation technique?              …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel It’s that time of year again when summer quickly fades away and thoughts turn to what’s coming next on the East …more

Mary Draper Ingles…Following the River to Radford, Virginia Nope, no miss-spelling! I am not talking about Mary Ingalls of “Little House on the Prairie.” I …more

French Onion Soup INGREDIENTS: 3 Large Onions (Yellow or Red) 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil 1 Tablespoon Butter Pinch of Kosher Salt ½ Teaspoon Sugar ¼ …more

SEPTEMBER 2022 September arrives, and all the planets tremble with raging emotions. Many people may take on a rebellious stage, while others will start to …more

Historic Abingdon and the Virginia Creeper Trail! All who have followed our travels throughout the years know that we aren’t just adventurers who ‘escape from …more

Dear EarthTalk: I hear emperor penguins are on the brink of extinction… How did they get there and what can we do to save this …more