Montauk Columns

It’s been a serendipitous March Madness for me. It started March 4th at Fairleigh Dickinson’s Stratis Arena in Hackensack, N.J. As I sat in the …more

Author, Nelson DeMille and The Maze Born in NYC, Nelson DeMille’s first major novel was By the Rivers of Babylon, published in 1978. Since then, he …more

Poetry Corner with Larry Spiro TIME by Lawrence Spiro The presence of endless time and space was an act of kindness and of grace. For …more

There will be a Full Moon on March 7, 2023, and it will be in Virgo. A full Moon is a pinnacle time culmination of …more

Does anyone else get tired of the same foods over and over again? Does the idea of another hamburger, chicken breast, pork chop or bowl …more

A January Birthday! January was a quiet month for the Montauk seniors at the Nutrition Center. Many were still down South and won’t be back …more

David Keith Grimes 1980-2023 The Montauk Fire Department is sad to announce that Ex-Captain and 20-year Member, David Grimes, has answered his last alarm. Rest …more

San Juan, Puerto Rico – 500 Years of History! As you might remember from my last issue, Marcus and I, for the first time in …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Looking for someplace nearby to visit that will transport you from our dreary winter weather to a place filled with color, …more

Animals of the Month Moo Moo: Four-year-old Moo Moo, with his beautiful black markings and heart-shaped nose, was adopted from ARF as a kitten. He …more

“Surfing” the Alps Winter surfing on the east coast is notorious for building a better surfer; increasing paddling strength, boosting the spirit of tenacity, cultivating …more

Author Barbara Delinsky Recently, during a conversation about reading nonfiction, a friend recommended reading Barbara Delinsky’s books as a good, lighter change of pace. Many …more

by Debbie Tuma Kristin Gerbino, a Fisheries Specialist in the Marine Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, was introducing a cooking class designed …more

by Paul Snyder On Thursday February 16, 2023 I was at East Hampton High School for the NY Public High School Athletic Association Section 11 …more

by Debbie Tuma Storyteller and comedian David Dean Bottrell performed his unique one-man show at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor on Saturday, February 11, …more

Vacationing at Home What most people love about vacation beyond the classic reasons of needing a break or curiosity about a new locale, are many …more

Buy a Brick for the memorial park located at the head of Montauk Harbor, dedicated to the legacy of Sgt. John L. Behan: November 11, 1944 …more

Poetry by Larry Spiro I wrote this poem several times over the last few years.  It is a meditation on the topic of   murder of …more

Dear EarthTalk: The Endangered Species Act has been around for five decades. How successful has it been in protecting and restoring threatened and endangered species?  …more

The First Oyster Babies of the New Year South Fork Sea Farmers, a not for profit dedicated to the health of our marine environment, today …more

Animals of the Month KIWI: This adorable tuxedo kitten was found in Sag Harbor this summer and came to ARF through the Operation Cat program. …more

Kathryn D. Vegessi, a resident of Montauk for many years, died at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, NY on January 8, 2023, following complications from …more

Celebrating 150 Years of Holland America on MS Eurodam! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to celebrate the holidays and/or ring in the New …more

Staying Toasty Some of our favorite local surfers insist on wearing booties year-round but paddling out over the winter makes them an obvious necessity.  While …more

Dear EarthTalk: Do houseplants really improve indoor air quality? Which ones are the most effective as such?              ~ Kay Hamm, Los Angeles, CA In recent …more

by Nanci LaGarenne We lost a legend. A woman in our community who loved Montauk with her whole heart and graced us all at karaoke …more

The Henna Artist, by Alka Joshi Happy New Year to all! This month’s book is The Henna Artist, by Alka Joshi.  It was a title …more

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS I love the holidays, especially during Thanksgiving. It makes me appreciate how blessed we are to be living in beautiful and …more

Intentions from Babylon Are you reading more articles about becoming a Vegan, taking a break from alcohol, joining a gym than you have all year?  …more

On the first Saturday of 2023 I drove from Montauk to Iona University in New Rochelle for the Slam Dunk Showcase and Crusader Classic. The …more

January 2023 There was a Full Moon on January 6, 2023. This first full moon of the year is called the Full Wolf Moon. People …more

February 2023 There will be a Full Moon on February 5, 2023 As the snowiest month in the United States, February’s full moon is known …more

Upcoming Free Virtual Lectures… “The Astronomical Calendar” – Thursday, January 19, 2023, 7-8pm SPEAKER: Lydia Maria Petrosino, Lecturer, Hayden Planetarium CO-HOST: Amagansett Library Price: Free …more

by Debbie Tuma Riverhead is still a happening place in the wintertime, and there are plenty of great restaurants, entertainment venues, and places to stay. …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel As a huge fan of Elvis Presley way back from my early teen years, to the present, I listen to his …more

While at Thanksgiving dinner at my brother’s house, he and my niece began talking about the sugar cookies my mom used to make every holiday …more

An Alpine Town for Christmas…in Georgia! To be honest, we’d never heard of Helen or the longest running Oktoberfest in the country until our friends …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel I often catch up by phone with friends that live in other states and find it more enjoyable than just texting …more

Alright, I confess…this month I’m killing two birds with one stone. I told my sister-in-law I’d bring dessert for Thanksgiving dinner. Since I would have …more

California Dreaming it’s not…but surfing in the east in the winter does have redeeming qualities. A less crowded line-up, neoprene makes you stronger, you are …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis Happy Birthday, October born, and beloved, Ann Petersen. Glad you came to the Center on Halloween for lunch, to cut your …more

Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora Solito is a gripping account of young Javier Zamora’s three-thousand-mile journey from his small town in El Salvador, through Guatemala …more