On Our Cover… The Montauk General Store
Welcoming visitors into a cozy and homey, old-time store filled with unique treats. Offering gift boxes, games, bath and body, sweet treats, cheeses and bread, …more
Montauksun Story
“SEAT 20D” – A NEW DOCUMENTARY
Exploring the Lasting Effects of Terrorism Montauk is privileged to be the home of a sculpture garden which is a memorial to all those who …more
Wildlife Matters…with Dell Cullum
November 2020 Turkeys and Other Tick Eating Ground Birds: The wild turkey is an upland ground bird native to North America and the same species …more
“Leafing” Along The Hudson River
by Debbie Tuma I have traveled my whole life, but never during a Covid pandemic. I managed to work from home, take walks in nature, …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
November 2020 Good always seems to come through, even during the most trying times. Overall fishing this 2020 season has been nothing short of amazing! …more
Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose
November 2020 The Ultimate Winter Workout Would you take a surf trip to a destination that is crowded, inconsistent, competitive, cold, and only offers …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner
November 2020 Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Welcome to this month’s Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone had a safe and fun …more
The Montauk Food Pantry gets support from SAM JOYCE for Thanksgiving Distribution
As the Montauk Food Pantry prepares for its Thanksgiving distribution, Sam Joyce owner of Sammy’s Restaurant and Sammy’s Food Truck, is supporting the cause by …more
COVID-19: THE GRINCH WHO STOLE THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
In an abundance of safety for our Residents & Tourists, we’ve canceled the Lighting of the Lighthouse This year has been challenging and difficult for …more
Montauk Food Pantry…Setting the Record Straight
by Ken Giustino I received a few calls and noticed some disturbing Facebook posts on Monday about the Montauk Food Pantry refusing food donations because it was offered …more
At ARF Hamptons This Month
November 2020 Animals of the Month ROCKY: Rocky is a sweet but shy gentleman who came to ARF three years ago after his owner passed …more
Poetry with Don Intonato
November 2020 DIVORCE DOG I had a dog, an English Setter, a big white dog speckled with orange, named Wiliam Shakespeare, Willy for short, a …more
At The Senior Nutrition Center…with Patria Baradi Pacis
An October 2020 Birthday Every time the month of October comes around, this reporter finds only one or two seniors at the Center who were …more
Virtual Reading and Discussion Series at the Montauk Library
Your Silence Will Not Protect You! The Writing of Audre Lorde A Humanities New York Reading Program TUESDAYS from 5:00 to 6:00 November 10, November …more
East End Inshore Journal with Paul Snyder
November 2020 The weather opened a window for us the Sunday of Columbus Day Weekend. Captain Dan and I left in the dark with Joe …more
Escape from Paradise with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut
November 2020 A Royal Escape to The Golden Isles of Georgia! The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort on St. Simons Island! Located along …more
EarthTalk…Questions & Answers About Our Environment
November 2020 Dear EarthTalk: Are there any environmental or health risks associated with the solar storms that have been hitting the Earth recently? …more
Brain Waves with Debra Rose
As we wait for the powers that be to fix the world, we can start small by looking in the mirror to summon the leader …more
Games & Trends of Days Gone By
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Quite often I receive emails that are truly “nostalgic pieces” of days gone by. Either the pictures show fantastic designs of …more
Insightful Impressions…Astrology Outlook with Francine Tesler
November 2020 This year will come to a tense and powerful ending with a lunar eclipse in Gemini on November 30. Right after the lunar …more
Good News Planet with Paul Sladkus
November 2020 Dear Montauk Sun Readers, We are all in this together, now and forever. That’s the Good News! We can grow and flourish at …more
Superstitions…
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Last week I walked our local track with two friends, and after a few laps we stopped to rest on a …more
Montauk Cabbie Pens Book on Dashboard
by Debbie Tuma When tourists and locals hail a cab from Peter Bové in Montauk, they get more than a fun ride—they get to watch …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
October 2020 The 2020 fishing season is on an official “time out” thanks to mother nature. The past 6 days prior to going to press, …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner
October 2020 Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Good day, and welcome to this month’s edition of the Montauk Fire Department Corner. The month …more
About Our Cover: Deep Hollow Ranch – The Oldest Working Cattle Ranch in the U.S.
by Sue Giustino The Deep Hollow Ranch, established 1658, is the oldest working Cattle Ranch in the United States and is part of the Suffolk …more
Wildlife Matters…with Dell Cullum
Flying Squirrels Now here’s a critter that is sure to amaze almost everyone, simply because not many folks know they even exist here on the …more
At ARF Hamptons This Month
October 2020 COSMOS: It’s hard to believe that this handsome, friendly fella was found living on the streets earlier this summer by an Operation Cat …more
EARTHTALK: Questions and Answers About Our Environment
Dear EarthTalk: I am sickened by all the death, destruction and misery resulting from the West Coast wildfires, but aren’t these blazes actually beneficial to …more
Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose
October 2020 To Leash, or not to Leash Asking a surfer for their option on whether or not to wear a leash is likely to …more
Laughter…The Best Medicine
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel My mom belongs to a very active, busy senior center in her home town. (Now of course they are temporarily closed …more
Test Your Political Knowledge
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel With Election Day soon coming up on November 3rd, we are constantly barraged with political television commercials, political commentary and campaign …more
Fall 2020 Virtual Reading & Discussion Series from the Montauk Library
Your Silence Will Not Protect You! – The Writing of Audre Lorde, A Humanities New York Reading Program TUESDAY Oct 6 – 5:00 to 6:00 pm …more
Hamptons Arts Network Covid-19 Relief Fund
Hamptons Arts Network Awards $168,000 to 84 Area Artists Via the HAN Artist Relief Fund during Covid-19 Building on the legacy of artists helping artists …more
Escape from Paradise with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut
Oglebay Resort in Wheeling…West Virginia’s Friendly City! Let me start off by saying that I am in love with historic Wheeling, and its Oglebay Resort, …more
A September 11th Remembrance
by Patria Baradi Pacis Every September 11th morning, for the past 18 years, I call my friend, Mary to hear our co- worker’s name Robert Thomas Linnane read …more
Rocks and Wave
by Debbie Tuma Brooklyn Artist Marcia Hillis (left) had her opening reception for her “Rocks and Waves” exhibit of oil paintings at the Surf Lodge …more
Love Blooms on LTV Art Show
by Debbie Tuma Geraldine Brown Giomblanco, author of the book, “Geraldina & The Compass Rose,” was the featured guest on LTV’s “Spotlight on the Arts” …more
Brain Waves with Debra Rose
October 2020 Creating Space With so much on our minds these days, it is a miracle to have a solid, consistent, adequate amount sleep each …more
East End Inshore Journal with Paul Snyder
October 2020 The transition from Summer to Fall always brings weather challenges. After three days of wind and high seas, Captain Dan and I were …more
RIP Helenlouise Row Burke…A Montauk Icon
by Patria Baradi Pacis Helenlouise Row Burke was a good friend. She loved life and was full of energy. My husband Cam and I first …more
Poetry with Don Intonato
EVOLUTION They say in the Galapagos there is a giant turtle that will wait a hundred years for the right female to arrive. Darwin with …more
At The Senior Nutrition Center with Patria Baradi Pacis
September Birthdays In spite of COVID-19 pandemic, Montauk was blessed with a beautiful summer weather and hopefully the cooler days and golden colors that Fall …more
Good News Planet with Paul Sladkus
The 2020 VIRTUAL International Day of Peace World Wide Broadcast Was a Success Eventhough the Times Square and Central Park events were canceled due to …more
Insightful Impressions…Astrology Outlook for October 2020
October will bring in more stability to all. After the previous months, which were not easy, everyone will finally feel relief again. October will be …more
Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation’s “Match Your Gift” Program
Though saddened by the cancellation of the 11th Annual Unconditional Love Gala due the COVID-19 pandemic, the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is still raising …more
Wildlife Matters with Dell Cullum
Better Than Bird Feeders: No soap box intro. this month folks, just some REALLY GOOD advice for all our wonderful bird lovers here at home. …more
EarthTalk…Questions and Answers About Our Environment
September 2020 Dear EarthTalk: Can you explain the concept of “Material Ecology” as advertised in a new Museum of Modern Art exhibit? …more
At ARF Hamptons This Month
Animals of the Month PHOEBE: Phoebe was found as a stray this past fall, and even though she is extremely friendly, she has been overlooked …more
Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose
September 2020 Shape Your Surfing Like growing your own vegetables, having a custom made piece of clothing, or recreating a meal from your favorite restaurant, …more
Spa Services at Montauk Salt Cave…for Wellness and Pampering
by Sue Giustino The Montauk Salt Cave provides a healthy relaxing environment focusing on health and well-being. Whether you are looking for a complete pampering …more
MONTAUK FIRE DEPARTMENT CORNER
September 2020 Hello, and welcome to this month’s edition of Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone has been enjoying the summer, and is getting …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
September 2020 WOW!! What a great fishing season we’re having! Despite all the craziness going on, things always seem to work out for the best. …more
Indy Home Montauk
by Sue Giustino Designer Beverly Bartfeld has opened a home fashion space in Montauk. Fresh, light, and carefully arranged with a relaxed livable vibe, her …more
The First Annual Vincent C. Carillo Memorial Fluke & Sea Bass Fishing Tournament
Liars’ Saloon, at the Offshore Sports Marina in Montauk, hosted its first ever fishing tournament! The First Annual Vincent C. Carillo Memorial Fluke & Sea …more
BUFFET & BEANS
by Debbie Handelsman With cooler nights rolling in, and unpredictable fall weather systems on the horizon, one thing’s for certain, Beaches & Beans Coffee Co. …more
Rare “Golden” Lobster Found in Hampton Bays
by Debbie Tuma During his 30 years in business, Jimmy Coronesi, owner of COR-J Seafood in Hampton Bays, had heard about unusual colored lobsters but …more
At The Senior Nutrition Center with Patria Baradi Pacis
August Birthdays It’s hard to believe that Labor Day is here. Where did summer go? Cooler nights and leaves of gold and brown found on …more
East End Offshore Journal with Paul
We pulled out of the Marine Basin around 7am with Mary Ann, her daughter Emma, son Enzo and Jack. It was Tuesday August 18th. We …more
Poetry Corner with Larry Spiro
YOU WRITE THE POEM! Labor Day is a time to take a break, relax, enjoy the day and think about things. This column looks at …more