Montauk Lighthouse July 2021 Events
https://montauklighthouse.com/events/ July 1 (Thurs) 7 pm – THE LOST BOYS OF MONTAUK tells the story of the 1984 disappearance of the fishing vessel Wind Blown …more
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At The Senior Nutrition Center July 2021
by Patria Baradi Pacis July Birthdays Our little town of Montauk whose residents have been on lockdown for more than a year due to the …more
Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose
July 2021 Rip Currents – EEOR to the Rescue If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, the best surf break is dependent upon …more
Brain Waves with Debra Rose
July 2021 A Brave New World? As we ‘celebrate’ finding normalcy, see our friends and family more, return to activities we missed for the last …more
Bill Akin’s “The Golden Age of Montauk Sportfishing”
by Sue Giustino “The Golden Age of Montauk Sportfishing” is a compilation of memories from eight legendary fishing captains about the evolution of fishing in …more
A Very Brief History of July 4th
The Declaration of Independence We celebrate American Independence Day on the Fourth of July every year. We think of July 4, 1776, as a day …more
Montauk’s Blessing of the Fleet 2021…Bigger and Better Than Ever!
by Debbie Tuma The annual Blessing of the Fleet in Montauk has always been a wonderful and popular tradition, but this year, the 65th one, …more
Sandbar Montauk…Summer Fun Just a Step from the Beach
by Sue Giustino Sandbar Montauk is Located at Royal Atlantic Hotel – offering a newly renovated Oceanfront Tiki Bar & Restaurant. On the beach in …more
Westlake Fish House at the Westlake Marina…Open For Business!
by Sue Giustino As always, this family friendly waterfront gem is a great place for afternoon or evening drinks and dining; offering in and outdoor …more
The Point Bar & Grill…More Than Just Drinks & Burgers
by Sue Giustino Many people have been to The Point Bar and Grill on Main Street in the heart of Montauk. The pub/sports bar attraction …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
July 2021 Fishing is going off right now! The Fluke finally showed up, and there’s been some good action in numerous spots. Cartwright, Rocky Hill, …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner…July 2021
Hello, and welcome to this month’s edition of Montauk Fire Department Corner. I am happy to report that things are starting to get back to …more
In the Kitchen with the Editor…Clean Out the ‘Fridge Pizza!
by Stefan Lonce If you’re looking for a place to use the caviar you found at the gourmet market…this isn’t the place for you! I’m …more
Montauk IGA Sponsors a “Share the Lettuce” Promotion to Benefit the Montauk Lighthouse
Courtesy of Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Adams Hometown Markets, owner of Montauk IGA and East Hampton IGA, began a fundraising promotion at the Montauk …more
Resorts to the South Side
by Paul Snyder It was just before 6am Sunday May 9, 2021. Light peaked through the curtains of the 54th floor of Resorts’ Rendezvous Tower. When I opened the …more
EarthTalk…Questions and Answers About Our Environment
June 2021 Dear EarthTalk: What is a so-called “passive solar” house and can I retrofit my existing house accordingly? …more
The Story of Memorial Day
Courtesy U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head …more
In The Kitchen With The Editor…June 2021
by Stefan Lonce Finally, a loaf of Italian bread with a crusty exterior and a soft interior just like it came from your favorite bakery…but …more
Insightful Impressions…Astrology Outlook with Francine Tesler
June 2021 The signs that are changeable and inconsistent will be affected this month. The star signs that will feel it the most will be …more
At The Senior Nutrition Center…June 2021
by Patria Baradi Pacis It’s been fifteen months since the Montauk seniors have had lunch together at the Center. Hopefully it won’t be long until …more
At The East Hampton Historical Society
June 2021 Virtual Book Club “Hamptons Bohemia: Two Centuries of Artists and Writers on the Beach” by Helen Harrison June 10, 2021, 7:00pm For more …more
About Our Cover…Montauk’s Annual Blessing of the Fleet
Well known local fishing legend, Vinnie Grimes, witnessed a ceremonial blessing of various boats while serving in the Navy at Port Hueneme in Southern California …more
Treasured Memorabilia of the Past
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel While thumbing through a back issue of a popular financial magazine, there was a full page advertisement that caught my eye. …more
At ARF Hamptons This Month
June 2021 ARF TO BREAK GROUND ON FOREVER HOME: AN EXPANSIVE, HISTORY MAKING RENOVATION AND STATE-OF-THE-ART BUILDING PROJECT ARF Board Chair Katharine Rayner and the …more
Escape from Paradise with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut
June 2021 Stonewall & Lunatic Asylum We finally got to visit the first state park in the nation to be developed, constructed, financed and operated …more
Poetry Corner with Larry Spiro
June 2021 June is the traditional bridal month. It is Spring at its best. The sun, not to hot, shines on the love and interaction …more
Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose
June 2021 What are the Odds? Like skiing down a mountain, eating raw oysters, or bike riding to the lighthouse, surfing has its built-in joys …more
Brain Waves with Debra Rose
June 2021 Attachment to Stuff Summer is here and we are freer to socialize, which means we are home less often, with less time to …more
Wildlife Matters…with Dell Cullum
June 2021 Moving On… This will be my final column folks, and I want to thank everyone who enjoyed my monthly chat. I hope the …more
Angels Without Faces
Anonymously Given, Anonymously Received Helping our Community, One Family at a Time Angels without Faces is a 501c (3) non-profit organization, founded in 2005, that …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner June 2021
Hello, and welcome to this month’s edition of Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone had a nice Mother’s Day celebration and Memorial Day weekend. …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
June 2021 Finally!! Warm weather, clear skies, & calm seas. Things are really shaping up fast, lots of bait fish, water temperature warming up steadily. …more
The Story Behind Uncle Nearest Whiskey
THE HILLS AND HOLLOWS ABOVE LYNCHBURG, TENNESSEE don’t easily give up their secrets. The whispers have always been here, lingering in the shadows, undiminished by …more
Montauk Village Association Dock Area Clean Up
On Sunday, May 16th volunteers organized by the Montauk Village Association cleaned up at the Dock area, meeting in the parking lot of Gosman’s, and …more
HILLTOP MANOR RESTAURANT
by Sue Giustino UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! The Montauk Manor is happy to announce that their restaurant is under new management- the new HILLTOP MANOR RESTAURANT …more
BLESSING OF THE BOARDS & FISHING FLEET
Pastor Joerger of St. Therese will be blessing surfboards, boogie boards, skateboards, and kiteboards at Sunday services in May. The Blessing of the Fleet event …more
EarthTalk…Questions and Answers About Our Environment
May 2021 Dear EarthTalk: How does climate modeling work? What is the state-of-the-art in the field these days, and what do these most recent models …more
Insightful Impressions…Astrology Outlook with Francine Tesler
May 2021 The beginning of May explodes full force with the exciting energy of new beginnings. We will start to feel this shift full-throttle on …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner: May 2021
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Welcome to this month’s edition of Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope you all had a safe and …more
Customer Complaints – Letter Writing Tips
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel How often have you made a purchase, used a service or contracted a vendor and been displeased or disappointed with the …more
May 2021 Birthdays at the Senior Nutrition Center
by Patria Baradi Pacis The sleepy town of Montauk has awaken from the cold, winter months. Our daffodils are in full bloom, enjoying the April …more
New York Marine Rescue Center Hosts First Public Release in Almost 2 Years
On Friday, April 16th the New York Marine Rescue Center released two of our seal patients. Due to the ongoing pandemic, this was the first …more
A Memorial Day Quiz…How much do you know?
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Throughout the year Americans celebrate a variety of holidays, some religious, some federal and others are considered more jovial. Then there …more
At The Hamptons Observatory
May & June 2021 Exploring the Spring Sky: A Northeastern Native American Perspective DATE: Monday, May 3, 2021 TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM PRESENTER: Mandy …more
At The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons this Month
May 2021 ANIMALS OF THE MONTH VEGGIE: Ten-month-old Veggie is as cute as they come. She came to ARF from the Town of Hempstead Animal …more
Escape from Paradise with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut
Sebring, in the Heart of Florida’s Highlands! Florida is one of the most successful states even during these trying times and since we stay away …more
Poetry with Don Intonato
May 2021 ‘MY ROCK’ for Meri ‘THE VIOLET SKY, THE WHITE SEA’ for Rocco
Poetry Corner with Larry Spiro
May 2021 The Bird Feeder This is the story of a robin, blue jay, cardinal, crow, a little chickadee, dove, and a little black squirrel. …more
Wildlife Matters with Dell Cullum
May 2021 The Turtles of Town Pond A low lying swampy area next to the South End Cemetery and first church of East Hampton, was …more
From Lacrosse to Resorts with Paul Snyder
In lacrosse circles Long Island’s a known talent “hotbed.” I played with and against some great Long Island players at Trinity-Pawling School and Franklin & …more
Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose
May 2021 Finding Refuge in Nature “We forget we’re mostly water till the rain falls and every atom in our body starts to go home” …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
May 2021 Just when you think the weather is warming up, bang, Mother nature throws another cold front at us! The water temperature at the …more
Brain Waves with Debra Rose
May 2021 Stress Can Make You Stronger Are you hearing more people around you label their stressful experiences with phrases such as their ‘cortisol levels’ …more
Good News Planet with Paul Sladkus
May 2021 Dear Montauk Sun Friends, The people of Montauk and those who come to visit love our environment that we live in. Someone said …more
Art & Poetry at Ashawagh Hall
by Debbie Tuma Artist Haim Mizrahi, of East Hampton, and writer Joanne deSimone, of Riverhead, combined their talents at a unique art show and poetry …more
About Our May Cover
The Montauk Lighthouse Revetment Project is Underway by Sue Giustino April 22nd marked 51 years since Georgina Reid – with dedication and hard work – …more
Have a Happy and SAFE Grilling Season
by Stefan Lonce I don’t know about you, but I don’t wait until Memorial Day to start my grilling season. It happens every year…usually in …more
Shagwong…A New Beginning
by Sue Giustino After a brief hiatus from in-house dining, Shagwongs is open for business and prepped with a new Chef and menu for your …more
SOUTH EDISON – An Evening of Fine Dining and Entertainment
by Sue Giustino As the world slowly returns to somewhat normal conditions, it almost feels like pre-covid days. A Thursday evening dinner and show at …more
Insightful Impressions…Astrology Outlook with Francine Tesler
April 2021 April will be a month of significant transformation as Saturn continues to square Uranus. Mars will be conjunct Saturn the first week, pushing …more