Advertising…Don’t Waste Opportunities!
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel When we drive on any highway, like the Long Island Expressway, I’ve come to observe scores of trucks along our route. …more
Montauk Columns
Doo Wop Concert Coming
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Mark Saturday, August 11, 2018 on your calendar for a fabulous concert evening of doo-wop favorites and good old rock and …more
A Living Fossil Among Us
by Dell Cullum In a place that has an incredible variety of amazing wild and marine life species, it shouldn’t surprise you that one of …more
Insightful Impressions…Astrology Outlook
by Francine Tesler Leo (July 23 – August 23) — Happy birthday Leo! Your one little act of kindness will move mountains. You need to …more
INTERBORO, Friends of Erin, Montauket and “Be The Match”
by Sue Giustino INTERBORO to perform at Friends of Erin Event to benefit “Be The Match” at the Montauket on August 10th Bethematch.org is a …more
arf’s Bow Wow Meow Ball
On Saturday, August 18th the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) (www.arfhamptons.org) will host the Bow Wow Meow Ball, to honor event designer David …more
Raymond Cheech Marisette
Eulogy by Lenny De Fina Raymond …Cheech…Marisette…born on Fishers Island…Nov. 12, 1949…then settled in New Jersey…and who knew, once to be back here on the …more
R.I.P. Richard K
Dentist, Professor, Pianist, Writer, Golfer And A Good Montauk Friend, Richard F. Jarmain. Feb. 29, 1940 – March 1, 2018 My husband Cam and I …more
ESCAPE FROM PARADISE with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut
Kentucky, The Shaker Village & Noah’s Ark I had no idea of what to expect from Kentucky other then awesome fried chicken and bourbon, but …more
YOUR IN HEALING with Dr. Rachel Lys, DPT
What does it take to become a Physical Therapist? This is the time of year when I get many questions from high school students about the …more
Out Of This World Lectures…
by Patria Baradi Pacis The Montauk Observatory (MO), with co-sponsors Guild Hall and Northern Trust hosted two lectures: “Space Exploration” and “My Life As An …more
Montauk Artists’ Association 24th Annual Fine Art Show On The Green
Dates: August 17-19, 2018 Location: Montauk Village Green, 742 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954 Hours: Friday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and both Saturday and …more
Veterianarians International Benefit
by Debbie Tuma If you love animals, and want to see them live healthy lives, then there is an amazing charity event that you should …more
arf I T E C T U R E
Ninth grader Luke Louchheim of Sag Harbor wants to let you know about a project that he has been working on since last October. His …more
Good News Planet
Dear Montauk Sun Readers, INVITATION: JOIN US in strengthening the message for the International Day of Peace Celebration (193 UN countries agreed to Peace Day, …more
Destination Song Quiz
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel So I’m driving the car listening to Sirius radio and enjoying the decades of songs available at my fingertips. Depending on …more
Summer Means Travel in Any Vocabulary
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Whether you waited until children were finished with school or for your work schedule vacation weeks that had to be secured, …more
At The Senior Nutrition Center
by Patria Baradi Pacis June Birthday Celebrants Montauk’s, long awaited perfect summer weather has finally arrived. The town is jumping and June birthday celebrants, Viola …more
What’s Happening at Bay Street Theater
by Debbie Tuma So far, Bay Street Theater, in Sag Harbor, has had two successful and brilliant plays with political themes, and they are about …more
WAVE CRAVE…at Wavecrest
If you thought you’ve seen Colleen and Steven Paluba around town recently you were correct. They are back and on a new Adventure! After 9 …more
Free Nest Thermostats… Helping Your Wallet & The Environment!
Kenny: Why is there an energy crisis on the South Fork? Jessica: This is a very popular place, especially in the summer. The energy problem …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Welcome to this month’s Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone is having a safe, happy and fun summer. …more
2018 Montauk Mercury Grand Slam
by Debbie Tuma John Rade’s whole family watched proudly as he was honored as “Fishing Legend of the Year” at the 2018 Mercury Grand Slam …more
Surfing with Debra Rose
Interview with a Surfer When was the last time you realized that the guy that dropped in on you at Ditch was a commercial airline …more
Montauk Music Festival Rocks the Lighthouse!
Introducing the next Montauk Music Event. On August 25th, the night before the full moon,we will present our first Benefit Concert “Montauk Music Fest Rocks …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
This 2018 season is in full swing! The action has really heated up for just about all species, both inshore and offshore. After a delayed …more
Thanks for Getting “High” with Us
…by Ryan Diviney… Let’s talk about the big yellow circle floating in the Montauk sky. No, not the sun, the other one that has the …more
What’s New at Westlake Fish House
…by Sue Giustino… Looking for a casual family friendly dining experience while enjoying picturesque Montauk waterside views? Westlake Fish House fits the bill, offering a …more
Surfside Inn…A Quiet Get Away
…by Sue Giustino… “They’ll wine and dine you…and you can even stay the night.” While taking a scenic ride along the ocean on the old …more
MONTAUK FIRE DEPARTMENT CORNER
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Welcome to this month’s edition of Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone had a nice, peaceful Memorial Day …more
THE SLOPPY TUNA…
BEACH VIEWS AND A SEA BREEZE! by Sue Giustino Looking for a beach-side snack for lunch or dinner? Sloppy Tuna at Nick’s Beach is your …more
ESCAPE FROM PARADISE with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut
Wintergreen, Virginia As some of my readers might remember, I am the widow of a Montauk fireman who passed away almost 8 years ago after …more
BEST STEAK ON THE PLANET
…by Ken Giustino… Looking for exceptional Steak to be delivered to your doorstep? Take a look at New York Prime Beef. Two years ago I …more
GEORGIA O’KEEFFE EXHIBIT AT NYBG
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel When thinking about famed American artist, Georgia O’Keeffe, people recall her best known works of enlarged flowers, New York City skyscrapers …more
AT THE SENIOR NUTRITION CENTER
May Birthday Celebrants by Patria Baradi Pacis On Thursday, May 31, Memorial Day, the birthday celebrants for the month of May, Nolda Vivo, Chef Eric, …more
MONTAUKET…
It’s Not Just For The Sunsets by Sue Giustino The sun sets every day, yet when we experience them, especially at a prime location, …more
O’MURPHY’S RESTAURANT…
Pleasing Guests For Over 30 Years …by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel… When eating at O’Murphy’s Restaurant people know it is a place where guests can expect …more
SURFING with Debra Rose
Just Paddle Out When was the last time you put on your tennis shoes or grabbed your golf clubs, took a ride to the courts …more
YOURS IN HEALING with Dr. Rachel Lys, DPT
Are You Noticing Poor Posture? Over time poor posture can take a toll on many parts of your entire body. If you are noticing back, …more
CHEFS AND CHAMPAGNE
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Padma Lakshmi to be Honored The James Beard Foundation, the country’s preeminent culinary organization, announced that Padma Lakshmi, the host and …more
AT THE MONTAUK OBSERVATORY
“Next Stop Mars” by Patria Baradi Pacis On May 18, award winning science teacher and NASA Solar System Ambassador, Paul Stengel gave a presentation at …more
SALTBOX RESTAURANT & BAR
Beckoning Your Palate by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel As you enter the restaurant you are instantly brought into a nautical, chic environment, with clean crisp welcoming …more
GREY LADY MONTAUK
by Debbie Tuma In its third year, located in the Montauk Harbor, Grey Lady Montauk is making a name for itself as one of the …more
WELCOME “MTK CAFE SUGAR SHACK”
the place for breakfast, snacks, coffee-espresso, and tasty desserts Looking for something sweet they’ve got candy, donuts and even organic ice cream. Offering many vegan choices …more
SummerDocs Series Lineup
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Once again there are unique and fascinating films that will be shown during the Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF) SummerDocs series …more
INSIGHTFUL IMPRESSIONS…ASTROLOGY OUTLOOK
Gemini (May 22 – June 21) — Happy birthday Gemini! Your sweetheart will amaze you by doing nice things to help you escape into a …more
CHASE LIEDER: SURFING PRODIGY
…by Suzanne Lieder… The story really begins when Chase was just under two years old. He began riding waves with his little life jacket perched …more
RUSCHMEYERS, MONTAUK…est. 1952
…by Sue Giustino… Looking for a delicious dinner? Weather you dine inside or out, Ruschmeyers offers a lovely setting and an array of tasty meals, …more
THE 63rd BLESSING OF THE FLEET
by Debbie Tuma On a sunny, warm day the second Sunday of June, over 100 boats of all sizes lined up in the Montauk Harbor, …more
FISHING MONTAUK with Captain Skip
Tons of baitfish are here off the point, down the beach on the south side, and in the sound! Just a matter of time before …more
A BLOCK ISLAND SUMMER ESCAPE
by Debbie Tuma We stretched out in the warm sunshine on the sands of Ballard’s Beach, listening to the small ocean waves lap along the …more
MARSUPIALS IN MONTAUK?
by Dell Cullum The Virginia Opossum got its name from a Jamestown colony in Virginia, using the Algonquin word “aposoum” meaning “white beast” however, the …more
WELCOME “THE 8TH DRIFTER”
Partners Kristin Walles and Katie Wright have created a unique boutique: An all-natural curation of home goods and gifts handmade and Fairtrade. Kristin is a …more
POETRY CORNER with Lawrence Spiro
I often place my work next to a masterpiece. I have a lot of nerve doing so but I brag about it anyway. You can …more
NAVY BEACH TO HOST 6TH ANNUAL NAVY SEAL FUNDRAISER
…photos by Stephanie Lewin… Navy Beach is honoring Montauk’s Naval history and continuing its support of the Navy SEAL Foundation to help raise awareness and …more
A NEW CHEF AT SHAGWONG TAVERN
…by Sue Giustino… Shagwong Tavern — a Montauk icon that continues to be the go-to place where locals and visitors are transformed to a time …more
MONTAUK FIRE DEPARTMENT CORNER
…Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com)… Welcome to the June edition of the Montauk Fire Department Corner. I trust everyone is enjoying the spring …more
A TRIBUTE TO ROBERTA GOSMAN DONOVAN
…by Debbie Tuma… St. Therese of Lisieux Roman Catholic Church was packed with present and former waiters, waitresses, bus boys, bartenders and hostesses from Gosman’s …more
FISHING WITH CAPTAIN SKIP
What a crazy spring it’s been for 2018! Thanks to all of the Nor’easters, the rain and clouds, the water temperature is crawling up ever …more
AT THE SENIOR NUTRITION CENTER
April Birthday Celebrants by Patria Baradi Pacis Looks like mother nature surprised us all by skipping spring all together. One day we were wearing turtlenecks …more