Montauk Columns

On Saturday February 17th I drove 94 miles up island to the David S. Mack Sports Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead. Little did I …more

Dear EarthTalk: What ever became of the Biosphere 2 project in Arizona and what did we learn from it?         ~ B.C., Tampa, …more

The Embrace by Willow DuBrovin   As I look beyond the window, my fingers yearn To touch the snow that has last returned. The winter’s …more

Minnesota native Mariah Miltier, has been promoted to executive director of the Montauk Chamber of Commerce, replacing former director Jennifer Fowkes. Ms. Miltier originally joined the chamber in …more

Animals of the Month THYME: Two-year-old Thyme is one of the 14 cats that we now refer to as our “Thanksgiving” cats, rescued from a …more

Say Aloha! Cruising to Hawaii! Hawaii is a place that many people dream of visiting, and I was one of them. My husband had been …more

An anacoluthon is a word that describes a certain way of expression that breaks a grammatical sequence.   The description is similar to the latin nominativus …more

          Deborah L. Thompson, 73, peacefully passed away at her home in Montauk while surrounded by family on December 6, 2023. …more

The Man on the Train by Debbie Babitt “It was as if time had stopped when the body was dragged from the ocean. The intervening …more

By Sue Giustino The 16th annual Sag Harbor Doc Fest was a huge success. For 7 days in early December, Doc Fest events highlighted films …more

The start of the new year is the perfect time to contemplate happiness. Notoriously a season that is often held accountable for zapping joy, winter …more

Something About the Sea Montauk’s Tony Caramanico has not only made maintaining a journal cool, he has transformed his record keeping into art. Diligently and …more

Dear EarthTalk: What are some New Year’s Resolutions I can make to help the environment?                        ~ M. Lind, Sturges, MI Given the escalating environmental challenges …more

January 2024 Happy New Year! On January 11, 2024, a New Moon in Capricorn began a new cycle. This aspect signifies a fresh start in …more

Manny Winick and Son is celebrating 70 years in the jewelry business. Continuing their commitment to promoting local art and creating an awareness of the …more

by Joseph Pipolo The Montauk Lighthouse Relights Historic Fresnel Lens The beacon knows her way around and around always looking, all ways. Perpetually piloting, her …more

FAMILIA by Lauren Rico In addition to being one of the top Classical music broadcasters in the country, Long Island native, Lauren Rico decided to …more

Dear EarthTalk: With colder weather on the way, what are some cheap and easy ways to winterize my house that will save energy?      …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel The annual Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony was held once again on November 11th at 11 a.m. at the Suzanne Koch …more

Mexico’s Cabo San Lucas Who hasn’t heard or seen pictures of Cabo’s world famous natural arch? Cabo San Lucas, also simply known as Cabo, is …more

Right This Way: A History of the Audience with Robert Viagas, theatre historian and author Sunday, December 3, 2023       2:30 pm – 4:00 …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Families around the world will soon be celebrating one of the most beautiful, blessed holidays of all…Christmas.  What is particularly special …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Once again the fantastic Holiday Train Show® made its grand return to The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) in November, and runs through …more

The Economy of Surfing The ocean did not change…you did. Surfers are aware of the power of the ocean, and lately the ocean is benefiting …more

Most college basketball teams started their 2023-24 season on November 6th. I was excited to watch the Radford University Highlanders open up against number 19 …more

Animals of the Month KITTEN: Eight-year-old Kitten’s favorite spot is up high in one of ARF’s cubby holes, where she can observe the world around …more

by Lawrence Spiro So you think winter is fun. Read on…. Interrupt The wind roars and shrills quaking through the shaking sill. She shifts her …more

There will be a Full Moon on December 27, 2023. This Full Moon will be in Cancer. Many names know the December full moon, which …more

Our cover this month, courtesy of Sue Giustino, features a scene from last year’s Magic of Montauk Holiday Fair, on the Town Green. Last year …more

November Entertainment Dive Bar Pizza November 4th Jettykoon 7pm November 10th The Waylan Brothers 7pm November 11th Ray Red Band November 18th Bingo Bango 7pm …more

Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon, is a 5 hour and 45-minute intimate musical biography narrated by …more

by Debbie Tuma Sag Harbor resident Kevin L. McCrudden held a viewing of his globally unifying and award-winning documentary, “The Light of Man” at the Southampton Cultural …more

Captain Steve took me, with Jerry, Jim, Steve’s cousin John and Paul, on a blackfish trip to Fishers Island on Wednesday October 25th. Although it …more

Montauk – A Blue Zone? Can Montauk be a Blue Zone? Kale smoothies, collagen boosters, under eye serum.  Secrets to longevity lie not in our …more

Physical Therapy Have you recently checked the surf only to end up on the bench instead, missing out on great waves due to an orthopedic …more

by Debra Rose The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) held their 30th Annual Stroll to the Sea Dog Walk, a magical day for …more

Animals of the Month BUTTERS: This young, petite, black beauty is known for her cheery disposition! Butters came to ARF through our Operation Cat program …more

This poem requires thought but don’t hold back in connection with our times.   The grandeur of imagery with lights reigning from the To devastate …more

Upcoming Free Virtual Lecture… “The Total Solar Eclipse: Describing the Ineffable” DATE: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM PRESENTER:Dr. Kate Russo, Founder, …more