About Our Cover
by Ken Giustino This month’s cover, by Dalton Portella, is of the Jetty with model Hailey in a wedding dress…appearing to be an angel …more
Articles by Ken Giustino
Montauk Fire Department Corner
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is already here. This month, with it comes some …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
The 2018 season is winding down,but there are still some fishing to do. The Black Sea Bass and some Cod are out there …more
Wildlife In Winter
by Dell Cullum Baby, it’s cold outside, or it will be soon enough. For those of us who have the pleasure of heat and …more
Escape from Paradise with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut
I Dreamed of Africa – Zulu, Nayala! Much is being reported these days about South Africa, some may be true and some may be false. …more
“A Speck in the Sea” at the Montauk Library
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Over the years we have attended many fine events at the Montauk Library and their recent offering held to the …more
HIFF 2018 Offered an Eclectic Variety
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel The weather couldn’t have been nicer for this year’s Hampton International Film Festival (HIFF) held Columbus holiday weekend. The air …more
Insightful Impressions…Astrology Outlook
by Francine Tesler Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) — Happy birthday Scorpio! If you have time to spend at home, use it to …more
“Phantom of the Opera” at WBT
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Photos by John Vecchiolla Based on the classic novel Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux, this Westchester Broadway Theatre …more
September Birthdays at the Senior Nutrition Center
by Patria Baradi Pacis Montauk Seniors Jawahir (Jay) Jairam, Beverly Simpson and Nelda Brickner who were born in the month of September were fortunate …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner for November
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Welcome to this month’s edition of the Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone had a safe …more
Poetry Corner with Larry Spiro
The twelve-step program does not step far enough but, for most, it is the only way. It lays a pathway to coping and moving …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
So far so good this Fall. Loads of False Albacore (little Tunney) from Shagwong out to the Porgy Lump and all over the south …more
Yours In Healing with Dr. Rachel Lys, DPT
No-Shave November Last month I wrote and reminded readers about October being breast cancer awareness month. So to be fair this month I am reminding …more
HIFF Celebrates Montauk, Fishing and the Environment
by Debbie Tuma photos courtesy of Emily Anderson For their 26th year, over the Columbus Day Weekend in October, the Hamptons …more
About This Month’s Cover…
…Cover Photo by Ken Giustino…Story by Sue Giustino… U.S. Coast Guard Station Montauk is located Star Island, on the easternmost end of Long Island …more
Congratulations Fallon and Jimmy!
Fallon Bloecker and Jimmy Nigro wed on Friday October 12, 2018- and what a wedding it was. After a beautiful service at St. Therese …more
To The Editor…
Dear Editor, There was undoubtedly a need to stabilize Montauk’s electrical grid, as the site that historically housed the hamlet’s electrical substation on Industrial …more
Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose
Waves and Climate Change Beyond evolving into amateur meteorologists, surfers also become hyper aware of their beach and ocean environment. Plastics in the water, …more
At The Senior Nutrition Center…
by Patria Baradi Pacis August Birthday Celebrants Things have quieted down in Montauk with Labor Day weekend as the last hurrah for families with children …more
Escape from Paradise…
by Ingrid Lemme-Chalut Red River Gorge and Cliffview Resort in Kentucky The Bourbon state is one of the most untamed states we’ve experienced in all …more
Scary Movies and Monster Trivia
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel When I was about 7 or 8 years old I loved watching scary movies with my dad on the weekends. I …more
Memorable Movie Quotes
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel We are movie buffs and have watched hundreds of them over the years. Some of them classics, others blockbusters, foreign, independent …more
As Summer Winds Down…
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel After another fantastic summer in Montauk that saw a host of fabulous events, it seems time flew by in the blink …more
About This Month’s Cover…
Our thanks to Carissa “Car” Pelleteri, for providing our cover photo for this month’s issue, from her upcoming book, MONTAUK 11954. • An unfiltered peek …more
Insightful Impressions…Astrology Outlook
by Francine Tesler Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) — Happy birthday Scorpio! Money difficulties clear up over the next few days. Remember that …more
Poetry Corner with Lawrence Spiro
Anacoluthon describes a certain way of expression that breaks a grammatical sequence. The anacoluthon grammatical form proves useful in the following poem because of its …more
Wildlife’s Little Genius: The Raccoon
by Dell Cullum One of the more common species of wildlife here on the east end is the raccoon, and although their natural habitat is …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
We’ve had plenty of good fishing this season and it’s still going on!! The only thing to really complain about is the Fluke fishing. Actually, …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Welcome to this month’s issue of the Montauk Fire Department Corner. I’m sure everyone’s happy to settle into …more
Surfing with Debra Rose
Fall Surfing in Montauk – Hot or Not? Surfers seek waves as a source of peace, excitement and joy. And though we all have tricks …more
Yours in Healing with Dr. Rachel Lys, DPT
Breast Cancer Can Require Physical Therapy Breast Cancer awareness month is upon once again. This type of cancer is so prevalent in our community. We …more
Embrace the Season be Taking a Risk!
by Debra Rose Fall has suddenly become a marketing darling for all things Pumpkin. Lattes, beer, and most snacks scooped up at Trader Joe’s. …more
Good News Planet
Dear Montauk Friends, What Does Peace Mean to YOU? Good News was honored to produce: The Peace Day Party (Woodstock Forever: Peace, Love & …more
A 9/11 Tribute at Dark Elegy
…by Sue Giustino… September 11th 2018 the Sculpture Garden “Dark Elegy” was open as usual from 10am-12noon- only on this day Cellist Jeanne Fox, a …more
TAUK @Trails End…A New Fall Menu
…by Sue Giustino… After a successful season, TAUK @Trails End is once again planning to stay open in the off season. Chef Joel and his …more
The 6th Montauk Seafood Festival
One of the best ones yet! The new venue at Gurney’s Yacht Club on the Great Lawn was perfect! Thanks for hosting us. Views of …more
R.I.P. FRAN ECKER
Mary Frances McDonald Ecker loving mother of Edward V. Ecker, Jr., Cheryl Ecker Bloecker, and Catherine Ecker Flanagan passed on August 19, 2018 at the …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
I suppose crazy weather brings crazy fishing!! It’s been an active season so far, great action for just about all species, with the exception …more
PINDAR Vineyard
…by Sue Giustino… In February of 2018 Eric Bilka joined the Pindar ‘Damianos’ family Vineyard. We spoke with him just a few weeks into his …more
A 9/11 Tribute at Dark Elegy
…by Sue Giustino… This September 11th the Sculpture Garden “Dark Elegy” will be open from 10am-12noon as it is every day- only on this day …more
Two Girls and a Book Obsession
…by Sue Giustino… About a year ago Mary Pettit – a friend of mine from work – and her online book obsessed friend, Jennifer Allabastro …more
At The Senior Nutrition Center
…by Patria Baradi Pacis July Birthday Celebrants Birthday celebrants at the Senior Nutrition Center who were born on the month of July were Bill Schmidt, …more
MTK LOBSTER HOUSE
…by Sue Giustino… MONTAUK’S NEWEST fresh and fast casual seafood restaurant Conveniently located in the HEART OF MONTAUK VILLAGE right on Main Street- 2nd floor …more
George’s Lighthouse Cafe Bartender’s Challenge
…by Sue Giustino… On Monday August 20th, Mike at the Lighthouse Café transformed his Café into an arena to crown Montauk’s most versatile, talented bar …more
MONTAUK MUSIC FESTIVAL ROCKS THE LIGHTHOUSE!
…by Ken Giustino… A fundraiser for the Montauk Lighthouse “Montauk Music Festival Rocks the Lighthouse” became a moment in history that won’t soon be forgotten. …more
Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose
Surfing the East Coast this Autumn The end of summer is often celebrated as the beginning of the best season for surfing. Crowds thin (a …more
Montauk Lighthouse Steward Hands In Her Keys After 31 Years
…by Patria Baradi Pacis… After 31 years as the steward of the Montauk Point Lighthouse, Marge Winski has left us and moved on to Maine. …more
At The Montauk Observatory
Star Party… DATE: Fri., Sept. 7, 8:00 – 10:00 PM CO-SPONSOR & LOCATION: South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton NY 11932 …more
Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons
ARF Annual Bow Wow Meow Ball by Debra Rose On Saturday, August 18th ARF held their annual Bow Wow Meow Ball, to honor event designer …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Hi, and welcome to the first Fall MFD Corner. With all of the hot and humid weather we have …more
Good News Planet with Paul Sladkus
Dear Montauk Sun Readers, Lucky you hanging out in paradise! Montauk! Or if you are reading this in New York City, the Good News is …more
Yours In Healing…with Dr. Rachel Lys, DPT
Have You Checked Your Shoes Lately? I often get quizzical looks from first-time patients with low-back pain (LBP) when I ask to see their shoes, …more
Doo Wop Concert Rocks Again!
…by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel… The sixteenth annual oldies spectacular Doo Wop show again lived up to its reputation of being one of the best nights’s …more
Trashing Wildlife
by Dell Cullum It’s no secret East Hampton Town has issues with trash and litter. Whether it’s a visual burden along our many roadsides, spread …more
Astrology Outlook with Francine Tesler
Virgo (August 24 – September 22) — Happy birthday Virgo! Business decisions need to be made soon. There are three distinct paths you can take, …more
ABOUT THIS MONTH’S COVER PHOTO…
The Montauk Sun would like to thank The Montauk Catamaran Company for supplying this month’s cover photo. Pictured is the Mon Tiki Largo. The …more
GR8 READ…with M.H. Fryburg
“IT’S ALL RELATIVE” By A.J. JACOBS It’s not an exaggeration to say that the world would be a better place if every1 would read It’s …more
ESCAPE FROM PARADISE with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut
The Kentucky Castle, Versaille and Midway, KY Just recently we decided to travel to Kentucky and finally experience first hand what Noah’s Ark could possibly …more