Rest in Peace Rose DeFina
Rose DeFina, 88 years young, from Montauk, New York and Aventura, Florida, passed peacefully in her sleep on July 11, 2021 with her family at …more
Articles by Stefan
At The ANIMAL RESCUE FUND OF THE HAMPTONS This Month
August 2021 IN-PERSON adoptions are now at the ARF Thrift & Treasure Shop in Sagaponack! As ARF undergoes renovations on our campus for new kennels …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner August 2021
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Hello, everyone, and welcome to this month’s edition of the Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone enjoyed …more
At The Senior Nutrition Center: August 2021
by Patria Baradi Pacis Senior Nutrition Center Reopens After being closed for sixteen months due to the Covid pandemic, Montauk’s Senior Nutrition Center, located at …more
Montauk Historical Society’s Lighthouse Restoration Benefit
Photos courtesy of Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) The Montauk Historical Society (MHS) gave a cocktail party on July 14th to launch a public capital …more
At Montauk Community Church
by Patria Baradi Pacis Attention Bargain Hunters! Every Saturday until Labor Day Weekend, from 9:00a.m. – 12:00noon, the Rummage Sale located in the basement of …more
Some Contest Fun Aboard the Ebb Tide!
Pictured here are winners of the Lucky 7’s Contest. These lucky anglers not only took home 7lb Doormats, but also 2 Half Day Tickets & …more
Escape from Paradise with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut: August 2021
Moonshine and Whitewater Rafting in Tennessee To be honest, the only thing I have ever personally affiliated with Tennessee was Nashville, country music city of …more
Paul Snyder’s Inshore Journal: August 2021
It was Monday July 5th. With the holiday weekend over and Dave wanting to scout areas to the north, it was time to hang the …more
Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose
August 2021 Fit for Surfing If you want to be a better surfer, the best advice is to…surf more. But if you want to be …more
LYNN’S HULA HUT: A Polynesian Tiki-Hut in Montauk
by Sue Giustino Lynn’s Hula Hut creation is a long way from where it began. This adventure started with a mobile Tiki-bar that Lynn created …more
Celebrating 60 Aboard the Ebb Tide
by Sue Giustino On a beautiful Sunday evening in July, after a weekend of celebrating our daughter’s wedding party [with our last October COVID restricted …more
Montauk Lighthouse Triathlon
Sunday July 18, 2021 We had an incredible morning at the Lighthouse Triathlon. Hundreds of athletes came out to support the 25th annual event to …more
Brain Waves with Debra Rose
August 2021 A Force of Nature Nature reigns supreme as the world’s best chemist, and we are only beginning to understand the untapped power found …more
Beaches & Beans Coffee…Caffeinating the Coast
by Sue Giustino It’s been quite a year for the guys and gals over at Beaches & Beans Coffee Co. They successfully navigated the turbulent …more
MUSE @ the End
by Sue Giustino Situated just one block off the circle in town, Muse has become a favorite spot for locals and visitors. Mario and the …more
Montauk Lighthouse Renovation Project
by Sue Giustino Montauk Music Festival concerts held at the Montauk Lighthouse is just one of the many ways that the Montauk Historical Society [MHS] …more
Kenny’s Castaways…
The operator of Kenny’s Castaways is not affiliated with the Kenny family but is in a legal action to be evicted for non-payment of rent for over …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
EDITOR’S NOTE: As many of you know, Captain Skip Rudolph has been having some serious health problems in the last month or so and has …more
In The Kitchen With The Editor…”Food Court” Cinnamon Rolls
by Stefan Lonce I must admit, I can’t remember the last time I was in a mall. Do they still exist? Are there still food …more
Get Wet For A Good Cause! Montauk Virtual Swim Challenge
The Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation (MPCCF) invites the community to “Get Wet for a Good Cause” at the 13th Annual Montauk Swim Challenge, taking …more
ARF Hamptons Breaks Ground on FOREVER HOME
An Expansive, History Making Renovation & State of the Art Building Project Event Imagery by Lisa Tamburini The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF …more
Insightful Impressions…Astrology Outlook with Francine Tesler
July 2021 July 2021 will bring positive energy to everyone. July has the longest days of the year to take in the warm weather and …more
Frances Wholey: An Artist’s Story of Her Own Journey
At 51 years old, you’d think you would know your gifts and talents. But, in my case no. Life was about to reveal my true …more
EarthTalk: Questions and Answers About Our Environment
July 2021 Dear EarthTalk: What are some quick and easy ways to make my home more comfortable and climate-friendly? ~ Jane B., Tampa, …more
At The Hamptons Observatory…July 2021
“A Nightwatchman’s Journey: An Evening with David H. Levy” presented by David H. Levy, Ph.D. Online (Zoom) 7:00 PM Monday, July 12, 2021 David H …more
Family Fitness and Health Tips for Summer
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel It’s time for children to stop being stuck indoors sitting and looking at a computer screen like scores of them did …more
Escape from Paradise with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut
The Caverns of Luray and The Mimslyn Inn Just when you’d thought you’ve seen it all there comes along another place that will blow your …more
ARF Animals of the Month and Pet Food Pantry
Animals of the Month Lillian: Did you know orange tabby cats are typically male? This beautiful one-year-old girl is a bit of a rarity. Lillian …more
Paul Snyder’s Inshore Journal
We left Star Island Sunday June 13th around 7:15am on Dave’s 42 foot Henriques hard top express. On board were Dave, his sons Matt and …more
Poetry Corner July 2021 with Larry Spiro
Anacoluthon are loosely held expressions connected by feeling as opposed to sequence of logic. The anacoluthon grammatical form proves useful in this poem because of …more
Poetry for Meri
by Don Intonato MERMAID Sometimes sitting alone on the beach at night, waiting for her to arrive out of the waves, I wonder if it …more
Hamptons Artists for Haiti Benefit
WINGS OVER HAITI SOARS AGAIN!! East Hampton Airport – August 7, 2021 Join us for the 4TH Annual “Hamptons Artists for Haiti Benefit” at East …more
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
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