Montauk Columns

Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Good day and welcome back to the Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone is having a nice …more

Animals of the Month LION: Lion is a mellow, dignified gentleman who has a heart full of love. With his soft orange coat and soulful …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Heading off to the beach with your swimsuit, towel, and blanket packed is a typical August pastime. Knowing how fashion keeps …more

Mountains, Meals and Miracles: The Rebirth of Banner Elk   Tucked into North Carolina’s High Country, Banner Elk is where the mountains meet the soul, …more

by Matty Duffy There’s nothing like Ditch Plains Beach, my favorite place on Earth. When I swim out quickly on my boogie board, I see …more

Shred The Love The 27th Annual Rell Sunn contest held in Ditch Plains in Montauk on July 19th was an all-around smashing success.  Always run …more

by Willow DuBrovin Carastina DuBrovin doesn’t spill the tea, she whips the butter. Her small-batch, handcrafted flavored butters are turning local tables into moments worth …more

* This month’s guest writer: Joe Pipolo “Robert Shaw: An Actor’s Life On the Set of ‘JAWS’ and Beyond” by Christoper Shaw Myers Near the …more

I don’t know about you, but I’m kind of tired making bread or muffins every time I have over ripe bananas that I’m trying to …more

  There will be a Full Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius on August 9, 2025: Get ready to mark your calendars for an extraordinary night on August 9, …more

Dear EarthTalk: I’m a renter and can’t put solar panels on my building’s roof even though I would like to. Someone suggested I look into …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel As most residents know, the Montauk Library offers a host of delightful programs year-round that are educational, cultural and inspirational topics. …more

by Debbie Tuma International Opera and Broadway singer Cristina Fontanelli and her “Fabulous Friends” performed at Duck Walk Vineyard in Southold on July 19. She …more

by Debbie Tuma The first time I saw a show at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, was when I was 12 years old, and away …more

Thanks to the Montauk Historical Society (www.montaukhistoricalsociety.org), the Montauk Point Lighthouse will be host to a plethora of programs this month.  These programs include entertainment, …more

Dear EarthTalk: Are there ways living organisms can be used to fix pollution?                    ~ M.L., via email Pollution remains one of the most significant …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel The summer weather and sunshine feels glorious and to see it streaming down in all of its brilliance is wonderful! This …more

Just in time for the Fourth of July!  After all what’s a barbecue without potato salad?  And…if you’re part of my family, it’s Pickled Vegetable …more

There will be a Full Buckmoon in Capricorn: On July 10, 2025, the Full Buck Moon in Capricorn will light up the night sky, signaling the …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Both of our grandchildren are Scout members so we are learning about activities they participate in that are different from when …more

Root to Table: A Taste of Appalachia at 4,000 Feet There’s a certain magic that comes from dining among the clouds. At 4,000 feet in …more

Mothering Pirates A new novel by East Hampton’s own Nanci LaGarenne A recurring theme in books by Nanci LaGarenne include strong women who stand up …more

Ready for Anything Recently a surfer was hurt in the water, making a rookie mistake on a wave that resulted in an injury to himself, …more

ANIMALS OF THE MONTH ZION:Zion is a 4-year-old sweetheart who survived the tragic fire this spring that destroyed his home at the Happy Cat Sanctuary. …more

by Debbie Tuma It was with great sadness that we said goodbye to a giant of Montauk, Emmett Gosman, at a wake held on June …more

by Debbie Tuma What do you get when you take a female artist of spiritual tapestries, designer clothing and jewelry, and put her together with …more

Star Spangled Banner Day Villanelle Reprinted for July 4, 2025 national celebration Fist in the air defiant Fight Fight Fight; America my home where my …more

Face to Face Fourth of July is here and for most that means half-day Fridays, school vacation, summer holidays, long weekends and Memorial Day-to-Labor Day …more

by Debbie Tuma Now there’s a chance to see incredible professional photography for sale at The Lucore Art Gallery in Montauk, through July 15. Their …more

Springs Library is introducing their second summer show, Point of View: Small Works at the Library, curated by mother/daughter team Andrea McCafferty and Sienna Hirschman. …more

“The Universal Timekeepers: Reconstructing History Atom by Atom”  (A Free, In-person Lecture) TUESDAY, AUGUST 19th, 7:00-8:30pm CO-HOST & LOCATION: East Hampton Library, 159 Main St, East …more

There will be a Full Strawberry Moon in Sagittarius on June 11, 2025  This will be the last full moon of spring in the sign of …more

Dear EarthTalk: What is “social housing” and how is it a climate solution?                     ~ H.N., Milwaukee, WI A house of one’s own has always been …more

Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost Although still mourning the loss of Pope Francis, life in the Catholic Church, as it does in the …more

So, it was a chilly, rainy Saturday…the perfect kind of day for baking a batch of chocolate chip cookies.  But, I haven’t been baking cookies …more

Lemonade, Lighthouses & Legacy: Rediscovering Edenton Our Edenton spring-break escape began in the most delightful way—second breakfast, anyone? Marcus and I kicked things off at …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Most people know what birth stone is represented by the month of their birthday, but how many …more

Animals of the Month GEMMA: Meet Gemma, an 11-month-old independent feline with a reserved nature. She’s not your typical lap cat, preferring to explore her …more

Shenanigans A devious ruse usually used for an underhanded purpose, tricky or questionable conduct or practices, mischievous, high-spirited activity. Unclear of the origin, the term …more

by Debbie Tuma When Debbie Blake Frasca was growing up in Montauk during the 1970’s, her father, Ronnie Blake, was the manager of Suffolk County …more

with Lawrence Spiro June is the traditional bridal month.  It is Spring at its best.   The sun which is not too hot, shines on the …more

Sold On Monday – by Kristina McMorris A 1948 photograph of four children on the steps of a home under a sign reading “4 CHILDREN …more