EarthTalk…Questions and Answers About Our Environment
Dear EarthTalk: There are so many eco-labels out there these days. How can I tell which ones are valid and not just “greenwashing”? …more
Articles by Ken Giustino
Insightful Impressions…Astrology Outlook with Francine Tesler
March 2020 Pisces (February 20 – March 20) — Happy birthday Pisces! A crucial decision requires your undivided attention. The current business situation involves new …more
“Chicken and Biscuits” at the Queens Theatre
by Sue Giustino Chicken and Biscuits is a new comedy filled with heart, soul and a little bit of shade, by composer-playwright and actor Douglas …more
Orchid Extravaganza at NY Botanical Gardens!
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel According the groundhog, spring is on the way! What better way to make this prediction come true is to put yourself …more
Words Derived from Irish Expressions
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Do the Irish really say “The top of the morning to you” when greeting someone as might be shown in a …more
Poetry Corner with Larry Spiro
If you have poems or comment please send to larryspiro@aol.com. THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE… INFANCY Time is measured in emotion Cry eat sleep …more
Good News Planet with Reverend Paul Sladkus
Dear Friends, Members and Montauk Sun Readers, 2020 begins a new decade with peace, love, hope and justice. We hope you are aware of our nonprofit …more
Congratulations Friends of Erin Grand Marshal 2020 Charles “Charlie” Morici
…by Sue Giustino… Charles “Charlie” Morici, this year’s Grand Marshal for the 58th Montauk Friends of Erin St Patrick’s Day Parade has a long …more
Brain Waves…with Debra Rose
Flower Power March typically feels like the longest, most rainy and gray month of the year, the month we crave escape to sunshine and warm …more
East End Hoop Journal…with Paul
In February top College and High School basketball teams jockey for position before March Madness. The month started with a bang on Saturday February …more
R.I.P. Brendan John Fee
Briarcliff Manor, NY – It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle and …more
EarthTalk…Questions and Answers About Our Environment
Dear EarthTalk: What is perovskite-based solar all about, and how does it differ from silicon-based solar? ~ Mary W., …more
Surfing with Debra Rose
New Year’s (Surfing) Resolutions Whether or not you buy into the ritual of crafting goals and resolutions for the New Year, it’s impossible to …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner Winter 2020
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photographer (soniboy@aol.com) I hope everyone enjoyed a safe, happy and healthy Holiday Season. Welcome to this edition of Montauk Fire …more
Escape from Paradise with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut
A 32 Day Cruise on Holland America’s Rotterdam! Who hasn’t dreamt of a trip around the world? I, the senior that I am, am dreaming …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
I can only hope that the upcoming 2020 season is as good, if not better, than the 2019 season was! Granted there were some …more
ARF Animals of the Month
Winter 2020 Animals of the Month MISTY: Eight-year-old Misty is a sweet and playful girl who is social with other cats. She came to ARF …more
At The Senior Nutrition Center in December
by Patria Baradi-Pacis For the latter part of December and the New Year, many young-at-hearts were away for the holidays to be with their families …more
Wildlife Matters…with Dell Cullum
A Duck Pond Dilemma – Part One: The Residents Happy New Year everyone. Hope you all had a wonderful holiday and are now enjoying the …more
Good News Planet with Paul Sladkus
Dear Friends, Good News Corporation wishes you all a happy and healthy New Year for 2020. Enjoy Event Moment. Our efforts for sharing the …more
East End Hoop Journal by Paul
With Winter in full swing I decided to head up Island and explore the Long Island Basketball scene at the New York Holiday Invitational at …more
Insightful Impressions…Astrology Outlook with Francine Tesler
There was a Full Moon on January 10, 2020, in Cancer, which was a lunar eclipse. Communications in all forms were the focus for …more
Organization = Donations in 2020!
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel For me, the first of the year always signals the start of gathering the necessary paperwork needed to work on …more
Poetry Corner with Lawrence Spiro
People have different customs for a valediction. I have a friend who never says goodbye. He feels it is too permanent. Others say “see ya …more
Happy ‘New’ Year 2020 Quiz
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Here we are into the New Year of 2020! Doesn’t it sound like a “sci-fi” date? I can’t help but feel …more
Brain Waves…with Debra Rose
Are You What You Are Eating? The first month of the year has become notorious for the highest spike in gym memberships, implementation of …more
The Lighting of the Montauk Lighthouse
On Saturday November 30th Montauk residence and visitors endured the cold and wind to witness the 11th Lighting of the Lighthouse. With Sarah Conway …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
Still some good bottom fishing, just have to wait for the wind to quit or at least calm down enough make it bearable.This 2019 …more
Surfing with Debra Rose
Why Surf Winter Waves? Surfing is not just a summer sport, but you already knew that if you are in Montauk reading this. Winter …more
Wildlife Matters with Dell Cullum
The Turkeys Lament The wild turkey could have been America’s national bird if Ben Franklin had his way. In a letter to his daughter …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Happy Holidays and welcome to this month’s edition of Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone had a …more
Can’t Rain on Montauk’s Halloween Parade
As Halloween brought clouds and rain on October 30, this year the annual parade was reschedule for the Saturday immediately following the holiday. It …more
R.I.P. Paul Neff
Paul George Neff, 87, passed away of natural causes in Montauk on November 15. Paul was born March 24, 1932 in Boston, Massachusetts, where …more
Insightful Impressions…Astrology Outlook with Francine Tesler
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 22) — Happy Birthday Sagittarius! Go out of your way to be more social. Your perceptions are appreciated by …more
Poetry Corner with Larry Spiro
The following poems describe December and the ensuing journey into winter. Quid pro quo best describes living in the North East part of this …more
Brain Waves with Debra Rose
Gratitude without Attitude Thanksgiving is a single day to reflect on all we are thankful for, after we have stressed about our plans for …more
At The Senior Nutrition Center
by Patria Baradi Pacis Halloween at the Senior Nutrition Center Lunch at the Senior Center was fun on Halloween Day, October 31, especially for those …more
Escape from Paradise with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut
From Rome to the Rotterdam…docked in Civitavecchia! Cruising makes it easy to visit several places without having to repack your bags because your hotel …more
ARF Animals of the Month
Zoe: This sweet senior came to ARF from a hoarding situation almost three years ago. Zoe is a low-key, twelve-year-old, affectionate kitty who doesn’t …more
Kiwanis Club of East Hampton Inducts New Member
The Kiwanis Club of East Hampton inducted a new member at its December 3rd meeting at The Palm. Lauren Nichols, who was sponsored into …more
Marshall Tucker Band on the Lighthouse Stage!
Save the date for The Marshall Tucker Band on the Lighthouse Stage! July 11, 2020 Whenever you drop that proverbial quarter into the virtual …more
Montauk Brewery’s 2019 Brewathalon
This year’s annual ‘Row, Bike, Run, Row’ event was, as always, both good fun and healthy competition. Over twenty teams met up on a …more
At The Montauk Observatory
Stargazing Parties Hosted by the Montauk Observatory by Patria Baradi Pacis This was a busy year for the Montauk Observatory (MO). One of the …more
East End Hoop Journal by Paul
With the off-season upon us, my love of basketball takes me on “Hoop Journeys.” College basketball began recently and I decided to fly to …more
Girls’ Night Out Benefit 2019 at Gurney’s Montauk
Gurneys Montauk’s annual fundraiser to benefit Lucia’s Angels Coalition for Women’s Cancers at Stony Brook Southampton was an incredible success! The Coalition “has created …more
EarthTalk: Questions & Answers About Our Environment
Dear EarthTalk: How are American supermarket chains doing in regard to cutting back on single-use plastics? ~ B. Weston, Jacksonville, FL Not …more
Theodore Roosevelt’s Summer White House
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Once again the Montauk Library arranged an interesting guest speaker as part of their programming schedule. Bill Bleyer, author and …more
Screenwriters’ Submissions Wanted!
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Have you outlined or written a play, film or documentary that you feel has a story to tell and would …more
Montauk Community Church’s Christmas Sale
by Patria Baradi Pacis Once again The Montauk Community Church’s (MCC) Christmas Bazaar and Rummage Sale was a great success in helping augment the Building …more
International Food Festival at St. Therese
by Patria Baradi Pacis In November St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church held its annual International Food Festival at the Parish Center sponsored by …more
“President Carter: The White House Years” by Stuart Eizenstat
Review by M.H. Fryburg Stuart Eizenstat was Jimmy Carter’s Frances Perkins. Let me explain that Stuart Eizenstat, who was President Carter’s chief domestic policy advisor, …more
Good News Planet with Paul Sladkus
Dear Montauk Sun Readers, Members, New and Old Friends Worldwide, Should we change our name to www.badnewsbroadcast.com? Do you think more people will come …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
The 2019 Fishing Season Marches On!!! Granted there are probably complaints about the Fluke and Striped Bass, but everyone must remember “It’s called Fishing not …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Hello and welcome to the November edition of the Montauk Fire Department Corner. I trust everyone has been …more
Escape from Paradise with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut
Repositioning the Holy Land, a Journey to a New World, and our flights with Condor to London! It all started with my bucket list! You …more
Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose
Montauk Surfing – What? Protect Those Ears Using ear plugs when surfing is as glamorous as putting on your 5mm wetsuit, but it’s an inevitable …more
2019 Lighting of the Lighthouse Ceremony to Honor Local Captain Paul Forsberg
by Sue Giustino “When I received the letter from Joe Gaviola it brought tears to my eyes. What an Honor!” Recalled Captain Paul Forsberg as …more