Montauk Columns

Dear EarthTalk: What’s the idea behind the recent launch of the American Climate Corps?                        …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel With the constant rain and damp weather, combined with extreme bouts of high temperatures, we literally had a moss garden growing …more

The State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. Richard L. McCormick as interim president of Stony Brook University, effective August 1, …more

Wych’s Bloom Blessed with a bounty of fresh fish, wildflowers, organic produce, local honey, free-range eggs, and even sea salt, we can add the power …more

August 2024 There will be a Full Sturgeon Moon on August 19, 2024. The Full Sturgeon Moon, or the Super Sturgeon Moon, is a beacon …more

                    Although I really LOVE cheesecake, I don’t usually bake them.  Why?  There are too many …more

Walking on Water A Walk on Water.  AWOW.  All surfers know the expression; one they have had and one that’s seen when those learning to …more

Now Under the Operation and Management of Proper Hospitality Photos by Clement Pascal Montauk Yacht Club, the 107-key Star Island seaside resort and marina, is …more

So far the 2024 season has been action packed! Fluke fishing has been steady, granted lots of shorts going back over the rails because of …more

by Sue Giustino The Montauk Community honors the life of one of their beloved member, Nick Vernon Crumm. A lifelong surfer who also enjoyed ski­ing, …more

Dear EarthTalk: What is wind repowering and why are environmentalists so bullish on it?            ~ H. King, Mesa, AZ One of the most common forms of …more

Ditching the Jet Lag for an Ocean Crossing! I am sure that some of our readers would probably visit ‘The Old World’ more often if …more

by Sue Giustino Each year, the Montauk Chamber of Commerce holds a contest for artist whose designs will be considered to be painted on the …more

by Sue Giustino June 15, 2024 was a beautiful day for a walk/run. However, rain or shine, during the Beacon of Hope 5K, you would …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel What can be better than being able to walk through a whimsical setting of a beloved childhood literary classic and observing …more

Animals of the Month CHESTNUT: Happy Birthday Chestnut! This a beautiful black kitty with the most captivating golden eyes just celebrated his first birthday. He …more

by Debbie Tuma            Photos courtesy “Wings Over Haiti” If you’re wondering how you can make a big difference in the …more

by Debbie Tuma Calling all fishermen!! Anyone in the fishing industry around Long Island should not miss this amazing documentary film which will be coming …more

by Debbie Tuma The Pulitzer Prize winning play, “The Subject Was Roses,” by Frank D. Gilroy, kicked off the Bay Street Theater’s summer season from …more

ConnectOne Bank (“ConnectOne”), the wholly-owned depository subsidiary of ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNOB), announced the addition of Tara Fordham as Vice President, Business Development Officer. …more

Montauk Ocean Swim Challenge Set for Saturday, July 27, 2024 Kirk Park Beach, Montauk, NY The Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation (MPCCF) in partnership with East …more

by Stefan Lonce I suppose all families have a “world’s best” recipe with a story behind it…and my family is no different.  The Lonce family …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Here we go the start of another fascinating film series presented by HamptonFilm organized by their creative team and board members.  …more

by Lawrence Spiro This is the most unusual poetry column I have ever written.  Doesn’t rhyme, has little meter and cadence. I hope you enjoy …more

Art and Happiness In our current culture dominated by professions like technology and finance, it is easy to overlook the significance of incorporating the arts …more

July 2024 July 5, 2024, there will be a New Buck Moon. Please mark your calendars for July 5, 2024, as it will be memorable. The …more

“Sunlight and Shadow: Build Your Own Sundial” (A Free, In-Person Event) SATURDAY, JULY 27th, 2-3:30pm LOCATION: South Fork Natural History Museum (SoFo) 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, …more

Dear EarthTalk: We used to hear a lot about algae’s potential as a renewable source of biofuels. Is it still being cultivated and processed accordingly?               …more

June 2024 New Strawberry Moon June 6, 2024. The New Moon in Gemini on June 6, 2024, is a time for new beginnings, renewal, and …more

The Springs Historical Society continues its series SMALL WORKS AT THE LIBRARY. For this third of the small works shows, The Springs Historical Society welcomes …more

by Stefan Lonce As all of you who have been reading my column knows, I’ll do anything to NOT go to the grocery store.  As …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel This is the year of the 33rd Olympiad and it will take place from July 26 to August 11 in France, …more

Mazatlán, Mexico: The ‘Pearl of the Pacific’ Nestled on the western coast of Mexico within Sinaloa’s vibrant state, Mazatlán shines as the ‘Pearl of the …more

This year, Father’s Day is celebrated on Sunday, June 16th. But, did you know that Father’s Day did not become a national holiday until 1972? …more

Sounds of Silence Ask any surfer what they love the most about surfing and the answers are variations describing pure fun.  One universal aspect subconsciously …more

by Debbie Tuma In honor of Mother’s Day, women comics stirred up laughter at the Sticks and Stones Comedy Club, newly located at the Southampton …more

It was the last Sunday in April and the Knicks were about to play game 4 of their first round playoff series against the Philadelphia …more

by Debbie Tuma Cindy Clifford, President of “Heart of Riverhead Civic Association,” organized a gathering of people at the Riverhead Library, to commemorate “Holocaust Remembrance …more

June is the traditional bridal month.  It is Spring at its best.   The sun which is not too hot, shines on the love between our …more

Dear EarthTalk: What’s causing the decline in U.S. wild turkey populations?   ~ John Groveton, Alexandria, VA Americans have always loved wild turkeys, perhaps too much. …more

Animals of the Month FIG: Beautiful Fig is a cat of few demands, content with the simple joys of life. She is mellow and tranquil, …more

Raglan… If Vermont wins the cheeky superlative as the ‘New Zealand’ of the United States, Raglan is easily the Montauk of New Zealand. Most surfers …more

Final Performer Line-up    Bethpage Federal Credit Union and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, are pleased to announce the …more

An Excursion to La Paz, Mexico                As we sailed along the expansive 5,800-mile Mexican coastline, my husband and …more