Montauk Columns

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Whether attending a film festival, like the recent Hampton International Film Festival (HIFF) or watching television at home on a streaming …more

Pura Vida Puerto Vallarta, on a Port Day! One of our favorite places, the city of Puerto Vallarta in Mexico, has recently received the distinguished …more

Discussion: “Seen Behind the Scenes” with Steve Taub, Producer, Writer & Director Sunday, November 5, 2023     2:30 – 4:00pm Cost: FREE & OPEN TO …more

Dear EarthTalk: How are recent heat waves around the world affecting wildlife? ~ T.C., via email It would be hard to ignore the heat waves …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

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

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

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

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

This poem is definitely not AI created. Not Pinchas                               The creep …more

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that grilling generates a lot of pollution and greenhouse gases. Are there greener types of grills or grilling methods that are …more

by Rachel Lys The cost to purchase a seeing guide dog had been increasing for years and the East Hampton Lions Club’s financial contributions dwindled …more

by Debbie Tuma Adults and kids can learn all about seafood at the Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center, located on the water in Southold, …more

There will be a New Moon on September 14, 2023, called the New Harvest Moon. This New Moon will be the ninth new moon of …more

This was a significant moment for the Montauk Playhouse Foundation and for Montauk. Over 100 residents and dignitaries from our community came out to celebrate …more

Should CO-OP Owners Purchase Liability Insurance? Many co-op owners have concerns regarding their personal exposure to liability lawsuits in the event that someone gets injured …more

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of George Filopoulos on Friday, August 18, 2023 from pancreatic cancer. George …more

by Debbie Tuma Whether in the Hamptons or the city, at the start of a new season, maybe it’s time to think about improving your …more

Dear EarthTalk: Is it really a good idea to burn parcels of land on purpose in order to prevent the spread of actual wildfires?                    …more

Victoria & Vancouver, BC, Canada As you might remember, my last two stories featured our full transit through the Panama Canal (June issue), up the …more

August 2023 Did you know that in August 2023, there will be two Full Moons? The first full moon on August 1 is known as …more

Here are two poems both villanelles. The Dylan Thomas poem is one of my favorites. Lawrence Spiro Heaven’s eye clearly shine, will and time a …more

Tracking post-release movement patterns of New York’s rehabilitated sea turtles and their utilization of different marine habitats. The New York Marine Rescue Center (NYMRC) is …more

by Debbie Tuma It was almost a miracle. The smoky skies of the July 4th Holiday Weekend cleared up by Tuesday, just in time for …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Almost nightly we hear news reports about the failing educational system that some states or cities are experiencing. Each time I …more

Trash Talk In the peak of summer, we see our beaches, parking lot, and the line-up at maximum capacity.  We wait all year for it …more

Everything Under the Sun Summer is in full swing and we are reaping the benefits of warmer days, more hours of sunlight and spending time …more

It was July 19th, two days off the new moon and the August Montauk Sun Inshore Journal was due. At 7:40am I hung the stern …more

Animals of the Month Photos by Dee McMeekan        www.deeisfordogs.com HOLLY: This dazzling feline always wants to look her best and loves being …more

Saturday July 15, 2023 was the 25th annual Rell Sunn Surf Contest.  It was a banner year for the contest.   The weather started out iffy …more