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Montauk Fire Department Corner: June 2023
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Good day and welcome to this month’s edition of Montauk Fire Department Corner. The weather is improving and …more

Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip: June 2023
It’s Full On!! Droves of Striped Bass are here! Along with them are the Bluefish, which are great action on light tackle and actually great …more

The Origins of Memorial Day
courtesy of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of …more

2023 BEACON OF HOPE 5K RUN/WALK
Compassionate Committee Committed to the Cause Bill Becker and Joe Gaviola, both members of the Montauk Historical Society, decided to host a 5K at the …more

The 12th Annual Montauk Music Festival…All You Need To Know!
Montauk Music Festival – Celebrating 12 years of Music ~ See Below For Your Complete Printable Guide ~ As we reflect over the past 14 …more

Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip: May 2023
With this mild winter, I thought it just may be an early start, and sure enough it is. The Striped Bass have shown up early, …more

Montauk Fire Department Corner: May 2023
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 the opportunity to …more

The Montauk Artists Association Celebrating 25 Years on the Green
by Sue Giustino Located in the building on the grounds of the Montauk Train Station, this hidden gem offers a wonderful bit of culture in …more

EarthTalk…Questions and Answers About Our Environment
Dear EarthTalk: Is buying refurbished electronics better for the planet than buying brand new ones? ~ Peter Behr, Chicago, IL According to …more

Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip: April 2023
A very rainy and mild winter out here on the East End for the most part, could this mean an early spring? They say this …more

A New Chapter in the Life of ARF Hamptons Begins…
by Jennifer Faga, DVM photos by Willow DuBrovin ALL ARE INVITED TO THE GRAND RE-OPENING CELEBRATION!! NOON – Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 127 Daniels Hole …more

Montauk’s St. Patrick’s Day Weekend 2023
Each year, Montauk comes to life after a sleepy winter, with the much anticipated St. Patrick’s Day Weekend. The kickoff for this is always the …more

Montauk Fire Department Corner: April 2023
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 fun and …more

Meet Jimmy Grimes
The 61st Annual Montauk Friends of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be led by James Grimes, this year’s Grand Marshal by Sue Giustino A …more

MUSE @ The End
by Sue Giustino As winter nears the end, the Montauk restaurants that took a hiatus for the colder months are once again opening their doors …more

In Memory of David Grimes
David Grimes, 42, President of Keith Grimes Inc., and a lifelong resident of Montauk, passed away on February 2, 2023, of cancer. David was born …more

At The Montauk Library…March 2023
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


Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip: Winter 2023
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

Montauk Fire Department Corner: Winter 2023
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

No Dogs Left Behind
by Willow DuBrovin & Jennifer Faga, DVM Photos supplied by NDLB With just about 500 dogs currently in its care, No Dogs Left Behind (NDLB); …more


Meet Jimmy Grimes, Montauk’s 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Grand Marshal
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

John Behan Memorial Park Groundbreaking
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

SAMMY’S RESTAURANT: Dockside View & Great Food Too!
by Debbie Tuma If you’re looking for a casual, fun restaurant and bar with a nice atmosphere and water views, Sammy’s is the place for …more

Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip: December 2022
Wow! What a Fall Run this year! Last year the Fall Run lasted for quite a while, but this year seems even better. Once again …more

Montauk Fire Department Corner: December 2022
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

HOLIDAY GIFTING THOUGHTS
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

Congratulations to the Amityville Pipers!
Anyone who has seen the Montauk or NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade has seen and heard the Amityville Pipe Band. They have been accompanying the …more

Montauk Fire Department Corner: November 2022
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Welcome to this month’s edition of Montauk Fire Department Corner. We hope that everyone has been enjoying the …more

Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip: November 2022
There are plenty of Striped Bass still all around the Point & the South Side. Surfcasters are having a ball with plenty of action. Reports …more

Sel Rrose Montauk
by Sue Giustino Beautiful décor, a welcoming spacious bar with bartenders mixing up creative tasty cocktails, reliable delicious menu, an overall sophisticated ambiance… this is …more

Tony’s Meat Market- MTK
by Sue Giustino Butchery, Deli, Grocery, fresh Dinners, Grab-n-Go meals and sides, and Catering– Tony’s Meat Market is one stop shopping featuring top quality meats …more

Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip: October 2022
The 2022 season has been anything but a disappointment! Especially in the Tuna department. Last year saw a marked improvement in recent years, but this …more

Montauk Fire Department Corner: October 2022
Welcome to this month’s edition of Montauk Fire Department Corner. We trust that everyone has gotten through a very nice, busy summer. As usual after …more

About This Month’s Cover
ROCCO UP “I hope others can see this film and realize that Rocco and Montauk helped me find a formula that I truly believe could …more

MUSE @ THE END
by Sue Giustino If you’ve been in town, heading down South Euclid Avenue, you may have seen the renovations happening on the patio and in …more

Montauk Rated as one of the Top Surfing Spots in the USA
Travel blog, ParkSleepFly (www.parksleepfly.com) has published it’s list of the best surfing spots in the USA and the world…and Montauk, of course, is on it. …more

Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose
Marine Life The abundance of marine life in the ocean out east has made this summer special. Whale sightings are so frequent they are joining …more


Montauk Fire Department Corner: September 2022
Welcome to this month’s Montauk Fire Department Corner. Hoping that everyone had a nice, safe month of August and are enjoying this marvelous Labor Day …more

Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip: September 2022
Fast and Furious season this year! So much going on now, you have to decide what species you’re going for that day. Fluke were slow …more

Inlet Seafood Restaurant…
…Respect the Ocean. Harvest the Bounty. Feed the People. by Sue Giustino The Inlet Seafood Restaurant at the end of East Lake Dr. has been …more

Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip Rudolph
Hooray! The Fluke finally woke up & crawled out of their muddy beds. The tasty little flatties really don’t like the colder water temperatures that …more

Did Someone Say Lobster?
by Sue Giustino Located in the heart of Montauk since 2018, MTK Lobster House is owned and operated by the Flores family. In July of …more

Beans, Beach Towns, and Big Sharks…Beaches & Beans Coffee Co.
The guys and gals over at Beaches & Beans Coffee Co. are at it again! After gaining significant traction in just over a year, with …more


South Edison…A Review
by Sue Giustino In his fourth season as owner/Chef, Frank Fuschetto continues to wow diners with his impressive menu. Since his transition from Head Chef, …more

Gin Beach Café at Montauk Anglers Club
Welcome Back Amy! by Sue Giustino After a one-year hiatus, Amy and her crew are back and ready for a great season. There’s been a …more

Westlake Fish House: A Review
Seaside Fare with a Mediterranean Flair by Sue Giustino Head Chef George Nikolopoulos has eloquently created a menu with a nod to his Greek heritage. …more

Montauk Fishing Legend Captain Skip Rudolph
by Debbie Tuma The Montauk Friends of Erin and the East Hampton Kiwanis Club have selected Captain Skip Rudolph, of the charter boat Adios, to …more

Hideaway – Montauk…Here To Stay!
by Sue Giustino ‘casual dockside mexican food by a few Montauk amigos’ After years of enjoying The Hideaway– tucked away at Cove Marina, previous owners …more

Montauk Fire Department Corner: July 2022
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Welcome to this month’s edition of Montauk Fire Department Corner. It was a nice Memorial Day weekend in …more


WINICK FINE JEWELRY
by Sue Giustino Diamond Richie brings a bit of the Diamond District to Montauk…with a fun, not so formal flair…Montauk Style On Memorial Day Weekend, …more

JOE & KLYPH’S EXCELLENT JAM!
Montauk is musical. It has the shushing waves, whispering winds, and world-class musicians playing between the dunes in wonderful collaborations. One of the best combinations …more

Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip: June 2022
The day I’m writing this is day #7 of NE wind. Looks we’re going to go from winter right into summer! LOL. Between the rain …more

THE RECONSTRUCTED BRA FASHION SHOW AUCTION!
The Resurrection of the Reconstructed Bra Fashion Show and Auction After a 2-year postponement, due to COVID, the Reconstructed Bra Fashion Show and Auction is …more

50 Years of Uninterrupted Bliss
by Courtney Hughes Browne, Morgan de Rham, Ashley Hughes Calo, and Trevor Hughes This year Carol and Kevin Hughes of Point Lookout, New York celebrate …more