Minnesota native Mariah Miltier, has been promoted to executive director of the Montauk Chamber of Commerce, replacing former director Jennifer Fowkes. Ms. Miltier originally joined the chamber in …more
Animals of the Month THYME: Two-year-old Thyme is one of the 14 cats that we now refer to as our “Thanksgiving” cats, rescued from a …more
Say Aloha! Cruising to Hawaii! Hawaii is a place that many people dream of visiting, and I was one of them. My husband had been …more
An anacoluthon is a word that describes a certain way of expression that breaks a grammatical sequence. The description is similar to the latin nominativus …more
Deborah L. Thompson, 73, peacefully passed away at her home in Montauk while surrounded by family on December 6, 2023. …more
On December 30th, the last Saturday of 2023, I traveled 93 miles up island to St. Dominic’s High School in Oyster Bay for the 2023 …more
2024 is here! After the past few years of great fishing out here on the East End, it’s only natural to expect more of the …more
The Man on the Train by Debbie Babitt “It was as if time had stopped when the body was dragged from the ocean. The intervening …more
By Sue Giustino The 16th annual Sag Harbor Doc Fest was a huge success. For 7 days in early December, Doc Fest events highlighted films …more
The start of the new year is the perfect time to contemplate happiness. Notoriously a season that is often held accountable for zapping joy, winter …more
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel A health segment on the radio caught my attention because of the information it shared about “what makes us happy and …more
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Recently I was on the phone chatting with a long time friend, Beth, whose grown daughter was a playmate of my …more
Something About the Sea Montauk’s Tony Caramanico has not only made maintaining a journal cool, he has transformed his record keeping into art. Diligently and …more
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Hello, and Happy New Year to all from the officers, men, and women of the Montauk Fire Department. …more
Manny Winick and Son is celebrating 70 years in the jewelry business. Continuing their commitment to promoting local art and creating an awareness of the …more
by Joseph Pipolo The Montauk Lighthouse Relights Historic Fresnel Lens The beacon knows her way around and around always looking, all ways. Perpetually piloting, her …more
FAMILIA by Lauren Rico In addition to being one of the top Classical music broadcasters in the country, Long Island native, Lauren Rico decided to …more
by Sue Giustino Montauk Local, Captain Chuck ‘Chuckie’ Morici had much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, after a close call with his 60-foot trawler …more
by Sue Giustino November 11, 2023 was a perfect fall day for the large group of family, friends, and neighbors who gathered to honor the …more
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Once again the fantastic Holiday Train Show® made its grand return to The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) in November, and runs through …more
The Economy of Surfing The ocean did not change…you did. Surfers are aware of the power of the ocean, and lately the ocean is benefiting …more
Most college basketball teams started their 2023-24 season on November 6th. I was excited to watch the Radford University Highlanders open up against number 19 …more
Animals of the Month KITTEN: Eight-year-old Kitten’s favorite spot is up high in one of ARF’s cubby holes, where she can observe the world around …more
by Lawrence Spiro So you think winter is fun. Read on…. Interrupt The wind roars and shrills quaking through the shaking sill. She shifts her …more
The Power of Plants The secrets of life are often revealed through the small details… If you find yourself inside more for the next few …more
Another great season out here in Montauk, truly one of the fishing capitols of the world. Just about every specie we have out here cooperated …more
Our cover this month, courtesy of Sue Giustino, features a scene from last year’s Magic of Montauk Holiday Fair, on the Town Green. Last year …more
November Entertainment Dive Bar Pizza November 4th Jettykoon 7pm November 10th The Waylan Brothers 7pm November 11th Ray Red Band November 18th Bingo Bango 7pm …more
by Sue Giustino For many years, Jun (Johnny) Lin has been working at many of Montauk’s Sushi kitchens. In the spring of2020, realizing Montauk’s growing need …more
The seafood festival is an annual fundraiser for the MONTAUK Friends of Erin and the East Hampton Kiwanis Club. It was this September and was …more
Suzy and Greg Harris of Montauk, New York are proud to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Abbey Harris to Benjamin Levine, son of …more
Dr. Tenore received his medical degree from NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine. He is a family physician and is seeing patients in Montauk on Monday …more
by Sue Giustino …Travel like a Local Eighteen fun-loving women, + one funny, knowledgeable and patient Irish bus driver/ guide, + one Irish born enthusiastic …more
Did you know the upcoming new moon on October 14, 2023, is the Hunter’s Moon? This name was inspired by Native Americans who would prepare …more
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Where can you look over an extensive list of soon to be released feature and international films, shorts, and lectures and …more
Wild About Honey We often shop on autopilot, even for items we consume for our health and longevity. As the knowledge of how our brains …more
Dear EarthTalk: What can I do this fall to ensure my garden looks its best next spring? …more
Sulphur and Salt in WV’s Greenbrier Valley West Virginia’s Greenbrier Valley is famous for its captivating fall beauty, rolling farmlands, and its vibrant tapestry of …more
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel With Halloween approaching, the excitement is mounting for young children anxious to go Trick or Treating on October 31st. What costume …more
EXHIBIT: Immigration in New York State, 1650-1950 This exhibit focuses on historic immigration to New York State from the arrival of Dutch settlers through the …more
by Stefan Lonce I love chocolate and cinnamon…especially together! What I don’t love is getting dressed and leaving the house should I come down with …more
This Villanelle is dedicated to the lost love of a poet. Grey (Lawrence Spiro) Grey falls from the dim sky I am alone. The fading …more
Brenda and Bruce had come from Pennsylvania for a four night five day Montauk vacation from September 17th to the 21st. On September 20th they …more
by Debbie Tuma After a 10-year hiatus, downtown Riverhead was once again packed with people enjoying a music fest entitled “Blues on the River 2023.” …more
Animals of the Month CRYSTAL: With her piercing green eyes, whiskers that go on forever, and her adorable white feet, five-year-old Crystal is a stunner! …more
the stark beauty of last things a novel by Celine Keating Book launch party: Saturday, October 28, 6pm at The Carl Fisher House, 44 Foxboro …more
It’s Not About the Wave “You should have been here yesterday!” Most surfers have been taunted by this common post-surf report, delivered cheerfully with a …more
The Fluke finally decided to join the party! Action picked up at just about all the spots. The southside & down the beach was very …more
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Good day and welcome to this month’s edition of Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone had a …more
by Debbie Tuma Having been a long-time fan of Joan Baez, and seeing her at concerts in the 70’s and 80’s, I never dreamed I …more
Entertainment POINT BAR & GRILL Happy Hour 4-6 Mon. – Fri. Half price Drinks, bar service only Sports Bar with Great Food DJs Saturday & …more
by Sue Giustino Tucked away behind the beautiful landmark American Tudor building on Second House Rd., which houses some 60 uniquely renovated bungalow-like rooms, is …more
Animals of the Month PEZ: Pez recently came to ARF through our Operation Cat program, and she just turned nine months old. Spirited and very …more
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Nature is all around us and it is never as close as when you visit a beach or shore area. Walk …more
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel One of the pleasures of living in or visiting Montauk is the experience of dining out to enjoy the selections of …more
Adventures in the North Carolina Mountains! Once in a while you get to visit a town that goes right to the heart and you almost …more
Surfers value rips. They can shoot you out to the line-up in a flash, and they are easy to avoid if you know where they …more
Phone Ownership Do you own a cell phone? Or does the cell phone own you? Likely you own one or more, and it is almost …more
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