In the Kitchen with the Editor…Clean Out the ‘Fridge Pizza!
by Stefan Lonce If you’re looking for a place to use the caviar you found at the gourmet market…this isn’t the place for you! I’m …more
Montauksun Story
Montauk IGA Sponsors a “Share the Lettuce” Promotion to Benefit the Montauk Lighthouse
Courtesy of Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Adams Hometown Markets, owner of Montauk IGA and East Hampton IGA, began a fundraising promotion at the Montauk …more
Resorts to the South Side
by Paul Snyder It was just before 6am Sunday May 9, 2021. Light peaked through the curtains of the 54th floor of Resorts’ Rendezvous Tower. When I opened the …more
EarthTalk…Questions and Answers About Our Environment
June 2021 Dear EarthTalk: What is a so-called “passive solar” house and can I retrofit my existing house accordingly? …more
The Story of Memorial Day
Courtesy U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head …more
In The Kitchen With The Editor…June 2021
by Stefan Lonce Finally, a loaf of Italian bread with a crusty exterior and a soft interior just like it came from your favorite bakery…but …more
Insightful Impressions…Astrology Outlook with Francine Tesler
June 2021 The signs that are changeable and inconsistent will be affected this month. The star signs that will feel it the most will be …more
At The Senior Nutrition Center…June 2021
by Patria Baradi Pacis It’s been fifteen months since the Montauk seniors have had lunch together at the Center. Hopefully it won’t be long until …more
At The East Hampton Historical Society
June 2021 Virtual Book Club “Hamptons Bohemia: Two Centuries of Artists and Writers on the Beach” by Helen Harrison June 10, 2021, 7:00pm For more …more
About Our Cover…Montauk’s Annual Blessing of the Fleet
Well known local fishing legend, Vinnie Grimes, witnessed a ceremonial blessing of various boats while serving in the Navy at Port Hueneme in Southern California …more
Treasured Memorabilia of the Past
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel While thumbing through a back issue of a popular financial magazine, there was a full page advertisement that caught my eye. …more
At ARF Hamptons This Month
June 2021 ARF TO BREAK GROUND ON FOREVER HOME: AN EXPANSIVE, HISTORY MAKING RENOVATION AND STATE-OF-THE-ART BUILDING PROJECT ARF Board Chair Katharine Rayner and the …more
Escape from Paradise with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut
June 2021 Stonewall & Lunatic Asylum We finally got to visit the first state park in the nation to be developed, constructed, financed and operated …more
Poetry Corner with Larry Spiro
June 2021 June is the traditional bridal month. It is Spring at its best. The sun, not to hot, shines on the love and interaction …more
Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose
June 2021 What are the Odds? Like skiing down a mountain, eating raw oysters, or bike riding to the lighthouse, surfing has its built-in joys …more
Brain Waves with Debra Rose
June 2021 Attachment to Stuff Summer is here and we are freer to socialize, which means we are home less often, with less time to …more
Angels Without Faces
Anonymously Given, Anonymously Received Helping our Community, One Family at a Time Angels without Faces is a 501c (3) non-profit organization, founded in 2005, that …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner June 2021
Hello, and welcome to this month’s edition of Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone had a nice Mother’s Day celebration and Memorial Day weekend. …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
June 2021 Finally!! Warm weather, clear skies, & calm seas. Things are really shaping up fast, lots of bait fish, water temperature warming up steadily. …more
The Story Behind Uncle Nearest Whiskey
THE HILLS AND HOLLOWS ABOVE LYNCHBURG, TENNESSEE don’t easily give up their secrets. The whispers have always been here, lingering in the shadows, undiminished by …more
Montauk Village Association Dock Area Clean Up
On Sunday, May 16th volunteers organized by the Montauk Village Association cleaned up at the Dock area, meeting in the parking lot of Gosman’s, and …more
BLESSING OF THE BOARDS & FISHING FLEET
Pastor Joerger of St. Therese will be blessing surfboards, boogie boards, skateboards, and kiteboards at Sunday services in May. The Blessing of the Fleet event …more
EarthTalk…Questions and Answers About Our Environment
May 2021 Dear EarthTalk: How does climate modeling work? What is the state-of-the-art in the field these days, and what do these most recent models …more
Insightful Impressions…Astrology Outlook with Francine Tesler
May 2021 The beginning of May explodes full force with the exciting energy of new beginnings. We will start to feel this shift full-throttle on …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner: May 2021
Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Welcome to this month’s edition of Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope you all had a safe and …more
Customer Complaints – Letter Writing Tips
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel How often have you made a purchase, used a service or contracted a vendor and been displeased or disappointed with the …more
May 2021 Birthdays at the Senior Nutrition Center
by Patria Baradi Pacis The sleepy town of Montauk has awaken from the cold, winter months. Our daffodils are in full bloom, enjoying the April …more
New York Marine Rescue Center Hosts First Public Release in Almost 2 Years
On Friday, April 16th the New York Marine Rescue Center released two of our seal patients. Due to the ongoing pandemic, this was the first …more
A Memorial Day Quiz…How much do you know?
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Throughout the year Americans celebrate a variety of holidays, some religious, some federal and others are considered more jovial. Then there …more
At The Hamptons Observatory
May & June 2021 Exploring the Spring Sky: A Northeastern Native American Perspective DATE: Monday, May 3, 2021 TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM PRESENTER: Mandy …more
At The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons this Month
May 2021 ANIMALS OF THE MONTH VEGGIE: Ten-month-old Veggie is as cute as they come. She came to ARF from the Town of Hempstead Animal …more
Escape from Paradise with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut
Sebring, in the Heart of Florida’s Highlands! Florida is one of the most successful states even during these trying times and since we stay away …more
Poetry with Don Intonato
May 2021 ‘MY ROCK’ for Meri ‘THE VIOLET SKY, THE WHITE SEA’ for Rocco
Poetry Corner with Larry Spiro
May 2021 The Bird Feeder This is the story of a robin, blue jay, cardinal, crow, a little chickadee, dove, and a little black squirrel. …more
Wildlife Matters with Dell Cullum
May 2021 The Turtles of Town Pond A low lying swampy area next to the South End Cemetery and first church of East Hampton, was …more
From Lacrosse to Resorts with Paul Snyder
In lacrosse circles Long Island’s a known talent “hotbed.” I played with and against some great Long Island players at Trinity-Pawling School and Franklin & …more
Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose
May 2021 Finding Refuge in Nature “We forget we’re mostly water till the rain falls and every atom in our body starts to go home” …more
Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip
May 2021 Just when you think the weather is warming up, bang, Mother nature throws another cold front at us! The water temperature at the …more
Brain Waves with Debra Rose
May 2021 Stress Can Make You Stronger Are you hearing more people around you label their stressful experiences with phrases such as their ‘cortisol levels’ …more
Good News Planet with Paul Sladkus
May 2021 Dear Montauk Sun Friends, The people of Montauk and those who come to visit love our environment that we live in. Someone said …more
Art & Poetry at Ashawagh Hall
by Debbie Tuma Artist Haim Mizrahi, of East Hampton, and writer Joanne deSimone, of Riverhead, combined their talents at a unique art show and poetry …more
About Our May Cover
The Montauk Lighthouse Revetment Project is Underway by Sue Giustino April 22nd marked 51 years since Georgina Reid – with dedication and hard work – …more
Have a Happy and SAFE Grilling Season
by Stefan Lonce I don’t know about you, but I don’t wait until Memorial Day to start my grilling season. It happens every year…usually in …more
Insightful Impressions…Astrology Outlook with Francine Tesler
April 2021 April will be a month of significant transformation as Saturn continues to square Uranus. Mars will be conjunct Saturn the first week, pushing …more
Montauk Fire Department Corner
April 2021 Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Hello, and welcome to this month’s edition of the Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone …more
EarthTalk…Questions and Answers About Our Environment
April 2021 Dear EarthTalk: Given the economic slowdown around the world due to the coronavirus in 2020, was there a positive impact on climate change? …more
Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons “Animals of the Month”
April 2021 Photos by Will Yenee Abigail: The first thing that comes to mind when describing this five-year-old beauty is her joie de vivre! Abigail …more
Escape from Paradise with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut
April 2021 Airboating Florida’s Everglades & Lazy River Gliding the Omni! As much as we love Montauk, Marcus and I are adventurous and we are …more
Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose
April 2021 The Incredible Shrinking Wetsuit Spending time outdoors for recreation, seeing friends and staying active is de rigueur at the moment, and our gear …more
New York to “Roll” with it on Cannibus
by Stefan Lonce After years of lagging behind other states on the issue, New York lawmakers and governor Andrew Cuomo have finalized a deal to …more
Kusama: Cosmic Nature at NYBG
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel This is just what we need to break up the monotony of our dreary winter…color and excitement! The New York Botanical Garden …more
Poetry for Meri with Don Intonato
April 2021 RAIN DAY She liked walking in the rain, never a coat, never a hat, or an umbrella. Often I remember her returning to …more
Poetry Corner with Larry Spiro
April 2021 I have written this poem too many times. We react in grief and cry about the senseless force placed on the innocent. We, …more
Brain Waves with Debra Rose
April 2021 Remote Chance Our off-season was bustling in a normally subdued winter with so many people working remotely from their homes out east. Formally …more
East Hampton Town Republican Committee Endorsements
The East Hampton Town Republican Committee is honored to announce the endorsement of the below candidates. Supervisor: Kenneth I Walles of Montauk Town Council: George …more
March Madness 2021 with Paul Snyder
March madness started March 5th & 6th with back to back Mt. Vernon wins at Ben Gordon Alumni Gym. The Knights took it to long …more
April 2021 At The Hamptons Observatory
A Sky Full of Poems presented by Dava Sobel 7:00 PM Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Guild Hall (Zoom) https://ci.ovationtix.com/81/performance/10624616 The skies above have moved us …more
East End Naturals…Your Source for CBD Products
East End Naturals, located in Wainscott, NY in the Wainscott Plaza across from the Wainscott Post office, offers the most extensive line of high quality …more
The Tide Is Turning…Montauk Lighthouse Opens For Business!
The Montauk Historical Society is delighted to announce that the Montauk Lighthouse Museum, Gift Shop and Grounds will be open seven days a week for …more
Some Good News on COVID
by Ken Giustino Aside from the Vaccine rollout which is the best news we’ve had since the Pandemic started, there was some testing reporting confusion …more