Montauk Columns

  ARF’s Animals of the Month ABIGAIL: Described as the “perfect cat” by an ARF staff member, Abigail is a sweetheart who is full of …more

Virgo (August 24 – September 22) — You tend to be a sensitive and passionate person. You emit an energy charge around others and are …more

For the most part the rain has finally let up and some really nice weather replaced it. Along with that came some really good fishing. …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis On Saturday, July 20, the Montauk Observatory (MO) and Stony Brook University (SBU) hosted a five hour program at the Avram …more

  MUSIC FOR MONTAUK (M4M), under the direction of Lilah Gosman and Miloš Repický, has made the SUMMER SERIES a tradition of world-class musical performances …more

by Ken Giustino Mike Martinsen was out by Gin Beach assisting his friend Craig O’Connell on a film about sharks as he sometimes does. Last …more

A Surfers Dilemma If you’ve taken surf trips around the country and across the globe, you eventually return with a greater appreciation for our pristine …more

by  Sue Giustino On Friday July 26, 2019 Guild Hall presented their second Opening Preview Cocktail Party for the Clothesline Fundraising Event, and it was …more

  The following two poems are tributes to Annette Katz, my mother-in-law. She died 7/11/2019 at the age of near 81. Annette was deeply loved …more

Dear Montauk Sun Readers, I first want to congratulate you, the readers, of The Montauk Sun for your loyal following over the past 20 years. …more

  by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel We are on the email list for continual updates of programs presented by the Montauk Library. Throughout the year they …more

August 2019 Events in the Long Pond Greenbelt Sunday, August 11 – Sunday at 2: Dell Cullum – Encounters with Opposums and Raccons. 2:00PM. Dell …more

Harbor Shores Resort… St. Joseph, Michigan’s Most Romantic City! We were on our way to Traverse City to celebrate our niece Tara’s wedding and were …more

August 2019 Leo (July 23 – August 23) — Happy birthday Leo!Try not to let a loved one control you over an issue. Pursuing your …more

by Patria Baradi-Pacis Summer has finally arrived! It was just a few months ago that many of us were complaining how cold it was. The …more

Night Owls of the East End I recently acquired my federal and state licenses to possess an educational wildlife species. As many folks know, I …more

The Moon Revisited: 50 Years After Apollo & Gateway to Mars presented by Carter Emmart 2:00 PM Saturday, August 3, 2019 Ross School, Senior Thesis …more

Animals of the Month Cassie: This petite senior with the adorable face is way overdue for a home. Cassie is an easy-to-care-for cat with diabetes …more

Dear Montauk Sun Readers, 50 Years since the landing on the MOON, 50 Years since WOODSTOCK…. To commemorate these major life changing and enriching events …more

The Apollo 11 Lunar Landing: A 50th Anniversary Celebration presented by Speakers & Film 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Saturday, July 20, 2019 Avram Theater …more

by Ken Giustino The Montauk Sun has been an adventure. The first issue was July 2000 and my first story was covering the Concours d’Elegance, …more

Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Hello and welcome to this month’s Montauk Fire Department Corner. I trust everyone had a nice and safe …more

by Debbie Tuma If you’re thinking of getting away for an easy trip, and a change of scenery from the Hamptons, there is no better …more

Montauk voters passed a proposition on May 21st, authorizing the Montauk Library’s $7.5 million renovation and expansion project designed to better meet the current and …more

Magical Primland, Meadows of Dan, VA I know through my Facebook page that many of my avid readers also read and/or watched the acclaimed book …more

The following poem is a Sestina with an Envoi or Tornada.  It is one of the oldest forms of poesy.   The left side of this …more

July 2019 Cancer (June 22 – July 22) —Happy birthday Cancer! You may feel rather reclusive this week, especially if you dislike crowds and noise. …more

Oh Deer, What Have We Done? I thought this was as good a time as any to get this topic back on the table for …more

Isaac Mizrahi to be Honored at ARF Event by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Each year, the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) hosts a Bow …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel As part of the Hampton International Film Festival (HIFF) each summer a series of documentary features are shown throughout the Hamptons. …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis Young at hearts who were born in May were Evelyn Walles, Robert Mulligan, Eugene Klausman, Nolda Vivo, Edna Neuer, Joe Baradi …more

Former Westchester County, N.Y., resident Lisa R. Schoolcraft has released her debut novel, “Smartphone, Dumb User.” The novel follows the romantic adventures of Ravyn Shaw, …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Mark Saturday, August 10, 2019 on your calendar for a fabulous concert evening of doo-wop favorites and good old rock and …more