Documentaries – Inspiring Film Choices
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
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
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
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
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
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
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Welcome to this month’s Montauk Fire Department Corner. I trust everyone had a safe and enjoyable Labor Day …more
by Joe Pipolo Aloft and lighthearted, I take to the open road, Healthy, free, the world before me. ~Walt Whitman Song of the Open Road …more
by Debbie Dorsch BRITISH ARTIST LUCY SPARROW MAKES MONTAUK DEBUT WITH ‘FELTZ BAGELS’ A BAGEL BAKERY MADE ENTIRELY FROM FELT This summer, internationally acclaimed artist …more
Despite the crazy weather and easterly winds, it’s been a pretty action packed 2023 season so far. The only disappointment has been the Fluke, but …more
My friend Geordie invited me to join him and his friend Ian for a daytime tuna trolling trip on Monday August 14th. Throughout the night …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
It’s an action packed 2023 season that started in May, and it just seems to be getting better! Inshore and Offshore it doesn’t matter, both …more
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Hello, and welcome to this month’s edition of the Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope that everyone had …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
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