Articles by Stefan

Dear EarthTalk: How do zoning and development codes affect wildlife?                      ~ B.L, via email Suburban and urban developments continue to push outward into natural …more

Animals of the Month ELSA:Elsa is a sweet senior cat with a purr that sounds like a tiny motor. After 10 years in the only …more

“The Astronomy of Northern Dene” (A Free, Virtual Lecture) Wednesday, October 21st,  7:00-8:00pm CO-HOST:  Suffolk County Community College LOCATION:  Hamptons Observatory (on-line) SPEAKER: Dr. Chris …more

Finding Balance The days of surfing with minimal gear are numbered.  The slow accumulation of neoprene begins and soon, we are covered from head to …more

Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 historical fiction novel, Hamnet, imagines the life and tragic death of William Shakespeare and Agnes Hathaway’s son, Hamnet, …more

                    Montauk’s oldest living business owner and captain has passed away peacefully at 97!     …more

On October 10, there will be a New Moon in the sign of Libra. This New Moon is all about fresh beginnings in our relationships and …more

Crab Boats, Glaciers and a Queen’s Farewell to Alaska One morning, Marcus and I bundled into raincoats aboard the Aleutian Ballad, an Alaska crab-fishing boat. …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Throughout the year there are celebrations, festivals and fairs that take place in our area, but one that is filled with …more

We have the ability to own our years and purify our lives.  Because we own our years we are given the ability to change those …more

Is it a Small World? Are your bags (and boards) packed?  You, your friends, those around you out east are all thinking the same things; …more

The Calamity Club       by Kathryn Stockett  Multimillion-copy-selling author Kathryn Stockett has done it again! If The Help left an impression on your reading …more

Savannah, Georgia — Where History, Hospitality and Southern Charm Meet Savannah, Georgia, has a way of slowing you down almost immediately. The moment we rolled …more

Dear EarthTalk: What are some innovative ways researchers are removing microplastics from drinking water?          ~ Bill J., Chicago, IL As concern …more

The ocean is not an industrial zone. It is a living food system, a workplace, and a place where generations come to find peace. It …more

On September 11, there will be a NEW MOON in Virgo.  It’s a great time to spruce up your life! Consider it a fun fall cleaning …more

Animals of the Month MIKA: Mika is a beautiful 10-month-old kitten with striking markings that make her truly stand out, from the gorgeous pattern across her …more

Civic leader and preservation advocate Richard White was among the inaugural class of eight community leaders honored by the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation for …more

Harold “Herb” Herbert Harold “Herb” Herbert, age 89 of Montauk, NY, passed away on August 9, 2026, after a brief illness.  He was born on …more

by Nancy Keeshan What is real estate development? You find out where people are going, buy real estate there, and when there is no path, …more

The first poem is about renewal.  Renewal is life, and without it life ends. If you have any poems or comments, please send them to …more

Highly Sensitive People Are you deeply moved by beauty, art or nature? Do you feel overwhelmed by loud noises and crowds, bright lights or other …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel One of the most exciting, charming and highly anticipated fall traditions in the Hudson Valley is The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze. …more

by Stefan Lonce I love vinegar! My entire family does, right down to my youngest grandnephew who, at his first birthday party, was sitting on …more

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Animals of the Month MONCHY: Handsome two-year-old kitty Monchy has come a long way since arriving at ARF Hamptons last month from a hoarding situation. …more

The Sun: Secrets of our Closest Star (A Free, In-Person Lecture) DATE & TIME: Wednesday, August 19, 2026   7pm-8:30pm SPEAKER:  William Francis Taylor MSc, NASA …more

The upcoming Perseids meteor showers are expected to reach peak viewing on Wednesday, August 12, through the early hours of Thursday, August 13 and you …more

Set on Long Island’s North Shore, Johnny Careless is Kevin Wade’s debut novel. However, with many accomplishments in television and film, he is by no …more

The 2026 Montauk Canyon Challenge (MCC) took place at Gosman’s Dock the week of July 10 to July 18, 2026. What an amazing venue it …more

by Sue Giustino This season, the Montaukila tequila brand opened a tasting room in town. The site, a new venture for founder Simon Cascante and …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Take a step back in time and visit this unique, charming museum in downtown Montauk. As you drive down the hill …more

Chase, the Sunn The 28th Annual Rell Sunn Surf Contest that takes place every July in Ditch Plains is a highlight of the summer, and …more

FRIDAYS AT FIVE CLASSIC FILM SERIES August 7 @ 5PM JOURNEY TO ITALY 1954 1h 37m      Directed by Roberto Rossellini Ingrid Bergman, George …more

by Nancy Keeshan It’s easy to picture yourself in Montauk—breathing in the ocean air, spending weekends at the beach, and escaping the pace of everyday …more

Greenville, South Carolina: Southern Charm Meets Modern Sophistication There are Southern cities that charm visitors with their history, and then there are those that quietly surprise …more

I have a friend.  I pray you have one too. Lawrence Spiro   A friend is someone neither of you will ever reject. When they …more

Dear EarthTalk: What can we do to get away from hazardous agricultural fertilizers and pesticides?      ~ Mark Winston, New York, NY Hazardous agricultural …more

On August 12, there will be a New Moon in the sign of Leo, which is also a Solar eclipse. It will be a powerful New …more