Montauk Columns

Animals of the Month PHOEBE: Phoebe was found as a stray this past fall, and even though she is extremely friendly, she has been overlooked …more

Better Than Bird Feeders: No soap box intro. this month folks, just some REALLY GOOD advice for all our wonderful bird lovers here at home. …more

September 2020 Dear EarthTalk: Can you explain the concept of “Material Ecology” as advertised in a new Museum of Modern Art exhibit?        …more

September 2020 Shape Your Surfing Like growing your own vegetables, having a custom made piece of clothing, or recreating a meal from your favorite restaurant, …more

by Sue Giustino The Montauk Salt Cave provides a healthy relaxing environment focusing on health and well-being. Whether you are looking for a complete pampering …more

by Debbie Tuma During his 30 years in business, Jimmy Coronesi, owner of COR-J Seafood in Hampton Bays, had heard about unusual colored lobsters but …more

August Birthdays It’s hard to believe that Labor Day is here. Where did summer go? Cooler nights and leaves of gold and brown found on …more

We pulled out of the Marine Basin around 7am with Mary Ann, her daughter Emma, son Enzo and Jack. It was Tuesday August 18th. We …more

YOU WRITE THE POEM! Labor Day is a time to take a break, relax, enjoy the day and think about things.   This column looks at …more

September 2020 Dear Montauk Sun Friends, I believe that during this most difficult time that the “20 Things That Can Make Life Happier” says it …more

by Debbie Tuma Kay Tobler Liss, author of “The Last Resort,” a new novel set in Montauk, gave a reading at Third House in Montauk, …more

The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF Hamptons, www.arfhamptons.org) announced today that Richard Wells McCabe has made a commitment for a transformational gift to …more

September 2020 On August 18th there was a New Moon, this activated the sign of Leo. This activation will  influence everyone in the first weeks …more

The Bavarian Inn, Shepherdstown, WV…Almost Heaven I am sure we all have had these no-impact getaways that we enjoyed but have soon forgotten. And then …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis On Friday, July 24, more than thirty masked patrons, spaciously seated apart, attended the Montauk Library’s groundbreaking ceremony for its expansion …more

We inadvertantly overlooked someone in last month’s article about the renovation of the Guardhouse on Star Island Road by Steve Washburn. Our apologies to Chucky …more

August 2020: “Wild Life” Hi folks. I hope your making the best of this altered summer and staying healthy and safe while being careful, safe …more

by Sue Giustino The July and August covers of The Montauk Sun were photographs taken by Jamie Loeb. Jamie has been visiting Montauk since the …more

August 2020 Small Steps, Big Impact With so much emphasis on keeping ourselves safe, we have moved much of our lives outdoors. Eating, recreating, working …more

August 2020 Pet Food Drive and Distribution PET FOOD DRIVE Please join ARF in helping families in need in our community by donating unopened bags …more

“Taking the Waters” in Berkeley Springs, WV Much has been said, written and sang about West Virginia and having traveled extensively during the past few …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis July 2020 Birthdays Montauk’s traditional 4th of July fireworks display was cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic COVID-19, but that didn’t …more

August 2020 Please be safe and conscience of others. If you have any comments or poems send to larryspiro@aol.com. “Heart of the Buddha” is a …more

August 2020 This Month the sun will enter Leo. Most people will find themselves taking on new leadership roles and will attract a lot of …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel We have attended more than a decade of Hampton International Film Festivals (HIFF) and the selections have featured a wide range …more

by Debbie Tuma What’s better as a “summer read” than a good love story? And in these trying times, especially, we could all use some …more

August 2020 Although tropical storm Fay had moved into Eastern Canada by July 12th, it’s remnants remained when we left the dock on Monday July …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel For months now all of us have been anxious to get outside, enjoy the sunshine, beaches and get moving! It’s the …more

  Among the surf tribes that set up at Ditch Plains beach is the Intonato family, Montauk residents, and regulars for many years. Ben is …more

June Birthdays by Patria Baradi Pacis It’s been more than three months since the seniors of Montauk got together for lunch at the Nutrition Center …more

Dear Montauk Sun Friends, I live in New York City on the Upper West Side. I just spent a week in Montauk at the Montauk …more

…by Sue Giustino… Sharing the space with their neighbors, the North Fork Brewery, in the old firehouse thus turning the entire building into a place …more

  East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame’s Newest Member, Tony Caramanico If you have spent just one or many summers surfing breaks around Montauk, chances …more

by Paul During the Hoops Off-season I sometimes get to go out to sea. On Friday June 12th, I went on an overnight trip to …more

July 2020 Animals of the Month Simba: Simba is nine years old, and she is a rarity among orange tabbies, as most are typically male. …more

  December 25, 1939 – May 26, 2020 Vincent Christopher Carillo was born in 1939 on Christmas morning in his family’s home on Ashford Street …more

  by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel If over the last few years you’ve dined out in some Hampton hot spots, then surely you would have listened …more

July 2020 The ensuing poem was written by Gerome Flynn. It is written in a pentameter syllabic format. I hope you remain safe and find …more

July 2020 Now is a good time to concentrate on what is important to focus on. Also this focus should be on how to find …more

  Treetop Adventures at the Mountain Lake Lodge near Blacksburg, Virginia! Originally we’d discovered this 2,600 acre nature preserve high up in the Blue Ridge …more