David Keith Grimes 1980-2023 The Montauk Fire Department is sad to announce that Ex-Captain and 20-year Member, David Grimes, has answered his last alarm. Rest …more
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Looking for someplace nearby to visit that will transport you from our dreary winter weather to a place filled with color, …more
Animals of the Month Moo Moo: Four-year-old Moo Moo, with his beautiful black markings and heart-shaped nose, was adopted from ARF as a kitten. He …more
“Surfing” the Alps Winter surfing on the east coast is notorious for building a better surfer; increasing paddling strength, boosting the spirit of tenacity, cultivating …more
Author Barbara Delinsky Recently, during a conversation about reading nonfiction, a friend recommended reading Barbara Delinsky’s books as a good, lighter change of pace. Many …more
by Debbie Tuma Kristin Gerbino, a Fisheries Specialist in the Marine Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, was introducing a cooking class designed …more
by Debbie Tuma Storyteller and comedian David Dean Bottrell performed his unique one-man show at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor on Saturday, February 11, …more
MONTAUK LIBRARY IS CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE The Sustainable Libraries Initiative recognizes Montauk Library as a leader in sustainability Montauk Library has been officially designated a “Certified …more
Dear EarthTalk: The Endangered Species Act has been around for five decades. How successful has it been in protecting and restoring threatened and endangered species? …more
Kathryn D. Vegessi, a resident of Montauk for many years, died at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, NY on January 8, 2023, following complications from …more
WOW! What a great season 2022 was. Just about all fisheries performed well, with the possible exception of the elusive Fluke. Out here in Montauk …more
Staying Toasty Some of our favorite local surfers insist on wearing booties year-round but paddling out over the winter makes them an obvious necessity. While …more
Dear EarthTalk: Do houseplants really improve indoor air quality? Which ones are the most effective as such? ~ Kay Hamm, Los Angeles, CA In recent …more
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Happy New Year and welcome to this month’s edition of the Montauk Fire Department Corner. My name is …more
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS I love the holidays, especially during Thanksgiving. It makes me appreciate how blessed we are to be living in beautiful and …more
The 61st Annual Montauk Friends of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be led by James Grimes, this year’s Grand Marshal A fourth-generation resident of …more
by Debbie Tuma Riverhead is still a happening place in the wintertime, and there are plenty of great restaurants, entertainment venues, and places to stay. …more
An Alpine Town for Christmas…in Georgia! To be honest, we’d never heard of Helen or the longest running Oktoberfest in the country until our friends …more
Alright, I confess…this month I’m killing two birds with one stone. I told my sister-in-law I’d bring dessert for Thanksgiving dinner. Since I would have …more
by Patria Baradi Pacis On Veterans Day, November 11, about forty relatives and friends, including New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr., Deputy Supervisor …more
California Dreaming it’s not…but surfing in the east in the winter does have redeeming qualities. A less crowded line-up, neoprene makes you stronger, you are …more
Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora Solito is a gripping account of young Javier Zamora’s three-thousand-mile journey from his small town in El Salvador, through Guatemala …more
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Welcome to this month’s edition of Montauk Fire Department Corner. Hope that everyone had a healthy and safe …more
Animals of the Month MS. CRABTREE: Affectionately named Ms Crabtree, this eight-year-old beautiful tabby cat came to ARF through the Operation Cat Program. A bit …more
by Patria Baradi Pacis On Sunday, November 6, Program Director Carolyn Balducci welcomed Yamaha Piano Artist, Alexander A. Wu, to a newly built, state-of-the-art, renovated …more
by Sue Giustino The December Holidays should be about family, celebrations, and traditions. Yet, there’s no way around the gift buying and giving that also …more
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel For over 30 years the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) has provided a favorite holiday tradition to make wonderful memories for …more
Wednesday Movie Series: 2:30pm & 6:00pm December 7, 14, 21 & 28 Check our website for further information: www.montauklibrary.org/calendar/ Classic Film Series: Fridays at 5:00pm …more