Montauk Columns

It was October 2011. Photographer James ​Katsipis (www.jameskatsipis.com) was hanging out with Jesse at Whalebone, and had just gotten a new lens for his camera. He decided to …more

From Seattle to San Francisco Along the Wild Pacific Coast: Part Two of Our West Coast Birthday Adventure When Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth returned us to …more

Animals of the Month FLAPJACK:Flapjack is serving up a delicious combination of sweetness, charm, and pure kitten fun. This 7-month-old kitty with his beautiful silky …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Growing up in the Bronx, there were always special places that our family would visit on a regular basis. One of …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel For twenty years now we have been attending the Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF) and each year there is usually one …more

Peanut or Shell? When is the last time you got up at sunrise with your coffee to check the tennis court, standing around with friends …more

Whistler      by Ann Patchett Acclaimed American author Ann Patchett has written numerous bestselling novels, nonfiction works, and children’s books. Her writing often explores …more

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that coral reefs are moving toward the poles due to the warming oceans? Can they outrun climate change’s damaging effects?                   …more

On November 9, there will be a New Moon in Scorpio. It’s a perfect time for some introspection. Scorpio energy is all about transformation and diving …more

Dude the Vampire        by Lawrence Spiro I am, and do admit that I am of the undead And I see you lying …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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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