Gurney’s Star Island – Lobster Bake To Go
SCARPETTA BEACH ‘TO-GO’ MENU Grney’s Montauk- Scarpetta Beach and Gurney’s Star Island Resort and Marina Restaurants are open for take-out. Offering an array of menu …more
Articles by Ken Giustino
NICK’S ON THE BEACH OPENS IN MONTAUK MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND DONATES $10,000 TO MONTAUK FOOD PANTRY WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF RAISING $30K
Nick’s on the Beach is opening Memorial Day Weekend in Montauk, NY. Bringing back good food, good vibes, and good fun, the restaurant …more
indy home montauk opens for 2020 season
After owning a home in Montauk for 15 years, noted NYC interior designer Beverly Bartfeld took the plunge last summer and realized a dream, …more
Wildlife Matters…with Dell Cullum
June 2020 Bats and Diseases Let us talk about bats this month. Bats have certainly been in the news lately and I think it’s worth …more
Educational Websites for Parents & Kids
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel For adults these are trying times, and coping with the “new normal” is truly a learning process. In efforts to provide …more
East End Hoop Journal by Paul
I started this Journal back in late November with a trip to Richmond Virginia to watch local Bridgehampton High School product Charles Manning Jr and …more
Remembering Peter Beard of Montauk…
…Wildlife Photographer, Artist, Author and Environmentalist by Debbie Tuma It seems especially appropriate to be honoring and remembering Peter Beard around the time of Earth …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner – May 2020
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Hello and welcome to this month’s edition of Montauk Fire Department Corner. I’m sure you all feel like …more
Wildlife Matters…with Dell Cullum
May 2020: When Do I Help? Happy spring once again folks. Summer is just a step ahead and we’re all still wondering when our country …more
Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose
May 2020 Surfers in the Distance “When the freedom they wished for most was the freedom from responsibility, then [they] ceased to be free.” – …more
The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons Needs Your Help!
During this unprecedented crisis ARF believes we have a civic responsibility to protect our employees and community from COVID-19 and reduce burden on hospitals and …more
EarthTalk…Questions and Answers About Our Environment
Dear EarthTalk: How is melting permafrost affecting communities in the Arctic and beyond? …more
Montauk Chamber of Commerce Announces New Director
The Montauk Chamber of Commerce announced today the hiring of its first new Executive Director in more than 16 years. Montauk resident Byor Kay Tyler …more
Paycheck Protection Plan
by Ken Giustino The Paycheck Protection Program, a federal relief program intended to provide small businesses with forgivable loans to keep workers employed during the …more
At The Senior Nutrition Center
March & April Birthdays by Patria Baradi Pacis March celebrants, Nilson Novoa, Frances Carroll and Eugene Beckwith and April celebrants, Myrna Syvertsen, Therese Jermain, Mary …more
Escape From Paradise…with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut
The Shepherds of Crete! Dear Reader. Since we are all in this ‘stay at home’ trauma together, there is no need to explain why we …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
The 2020 Fishing season is probably the most anticipated season in history. Meanwhile take advantage of the down time and go through all of your …more
Poetry Corner with Larry Spiro
This Mothers’ Day poem is dedicated to all the mothers who are putting their lives and families on hold to tend to the sick and …more
Brain Waves…with Debra Rose
Essential Use of Essential Oils Stressed out? Home more? Eager to try something to enhance your space and feel more relaxed? It’s time for dabbling …more
Montauk Food Pantry…
…working triple time to help serve our community! by Sue Giustino Established in 1984 by Fran Ecker, Ines Fox, and Shelly Engstrom when they discovered …more
A Memory of Legendary Photographer, Peter Beard
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel One of Montauk’s noted residents passed away recently, after having been missing for several weeks. The 82 year old photographer spent …more
Good News Planet with Paul Sladkus
May 2020 Dear Montauk Sun Readers, We all have heard about Heroes. We pray for all and look forward, maybe more than ever, to come …more
Reviewing Your First Aid Inventory
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Now since we have time on our hands and medicines are the topic of conversation everywhere, it is a good idea …more
Masks For Montauk
With an initial donation and support from the volunteer group East End Cares, a group of local Montauk residents have been making “Masks for Montauk,” …more
REST IN PEACE Cyril Fitzimons
by Ken Giustino On April 24th we lost another Montauk legend, Cyril Fitzsimons. Cyril was one of Montauk’s outrageous personalities. Over the years I’d stopped …more
Montauk Restaurants…Continuing To Do Take-Out!
by Sue Giustino New York State on Pause has been extended…Schools and nonessential businesses will stay closed through May 15th. While we are figuring out …more
Our Cover Artist: Kara Hoblin
by Sue Giustino Kara Hoblin from Greenport, NY works in various media, including chalk, drawing, painting, photography and collage. The cover drawing was done on …more
Heroes Emerging From Among Us
by Ken Giustino Throughout this pandemic many people have stepped up to help their fellow citizens. Dan Diviney, my brother-in-law, called me last week with …more
Some Interesting Facts & Explanations
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Have you ever heard a word or expression that you may have used frequently, yet have no idea of its origin? …more
Escape from Paradise…with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut
A Last Minute Cruise! Who hasn’t received at times some of these enticing emails that offer one of these last minute getaways at a …more
At The Montauk Senior Nutrition Center
by Patria Baradi Pacis February Birthdays I’ve always wondered what day one actually celebrated ones birthday if one was born during a leap year …more
Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose
Surfing this Season… the Last Frontier As we adjust to our new normal, we must get creative with our playtime and how we recreate. …more
Some Facts About The Coronavirus
by Sue Giustino As we proceed with caution through this unusual and trying time, I think it’s important to know the facts- although I …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner
April 2020 Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Well, to say the least, a lot has happened since last month’s edition of the Montauk …more
New York Prime Beef…Like Having a Private Butcher!
by Sue Giustino Good news! New York Prime Beef is now offering extended home delivery options – included are the Family Value Pack, the …more
MONTAUK DELIVERS!
by Sue Giustino Until the restrictions are lifted, many of our Montauk Restaurants are providing take-out and/or delivery service! Montauk welcomes many visitors each …more
Wildlife Matters with Dell Cullum
Spring has sprung folks and once this COVID-19 pandemic passes, we can get ourselves back outdoors and enjoying the more natural things in life. …more
EarthTalk…Questions and Answers About Our Environment
April 2020 Dear EarthTalk: How is it that fungi can help clean up contaminated soils? – M. Sharpe, Canton, CT Like animals, fungi derive energy …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
April 2020 The 2020 season is almost upon us. This winter, despite being relatively mild, was windy and miserable. The Codfish showed up for …more
Foreign Words We All Know
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel One of our favorite programs is Jeopardy, for several reasons. The first is to learn new information and the other …more
Don’t Be A “Flat-Leaver”…and Other Expressions from the Past
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel A few weeks back I was chatting on the phone with my friend, JoAnn, from grade school and we came …more
Poetry Corner with Larry Spiro
This poem, written in the Terza Rima format, is about the unprecedented challenge we are all facing now. Covid -19 is a global concern …more
COVID-19 and Your Mortgage
by Irene Amato As I sit here trying to find words of advice for consumers to navigate through the financial portion of COVID-19, my …more
Good News Planet with Paul Sladkus
Dear Montauk Sun Fans, I am a fan of The Montauk Sun. I am a fan because it shares the great life that we …more
Brain Waves…with Debra Rose
Taking Control A classic human instinct is trying to control what is impossible to control to then become upset that we cannot while simultaneously …more
East End Hoop Journal by Paul
In NY State Public High School Athletic Association Basketball, I know of no better Sectional Tournament than the Battle for the Gold Ball. The …more
Insightful Impressions…Astrology Outlook with Francine Tesler
April 2020 Aries (March 21 – April 20) — Happy birthday Aries! You can rise to challenges others throw at you. If anybody wants to …more
ARF Animals of the Month
April Animals of the Month Photos by Will Yennie SIMON: Four-year-old Simon is a sweetheart. He loves attention and loves his treats! He can have …more
The Marshall Tucker Band Coming To The Montauk Lighthouse…
Marshall Tucker Band on the Lighthouse Stage… Whenever you drop that proverbial quarter into the virtual jukebox of songs that always manage to reach down …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner March 2020
…Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com)… Welcome to this month’s edition of Montauk Fire Department Corner. I’m sure everyone has had enough of winter …more
Wildlife Matters…with Dell Cullum
A Duck Pond Dilemma – Part Two: The Dilemma Howdy folks. I’d like to pick up from where we left off from last month’s discussion …more
A New Montauk Inspired Coffee…Beaches & Beans Coffee Co.
…by Sue Giustino… Beaches & Beans Coffee Company is a premium, small-batch, organic, fair trade coffee company owned and operated by a local police family …more
Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose
The Must-Have This Season: A Djellaba Part of the surfing ritual is the ceremonial change into and out of your wetsuit, often in the …more
ARF Animals of the Month
March 2020 ARF Animals of the Month GINGER: This gorgeous girl is Ginger. She has the most interesting markings and colors! Come in and see …more
Escape from Paradise with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut
A Nicklaus, Palmer, Watson Reunion in Florida! “The Reunion Resort is the only place in the world where one can play signature courses designed …more
At The Hamptons Observatory This Month
Stargazing with Hamptons Observatory presented by William Francis Taylor, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Thursday, March 5, 2020 6:00-8:00pm Amagansett Library: 215 Main Street, Amagansett NY …more
At The Senior Nutrition Center
by Patria Baradi Pacis January Birthdays January birthdays were celebrated by Marianne Menonna and Ruth Rutkowski. The group enjoyed a new menu prepared by Chef …more