We would like to thank all of the sponsors participating in the program for helping to keep Long Island clean.
ECHMC currently provide sponsor segments on the following roadways: Montauk Highway, Sunrise Highway, Long Island Expressway, Veterans Memorial Highway, Rt. 347, Seaford Oyster Bay, Northern and Southern State, Meadowbrook, Wantagh, Sunken Meadow and Sagtikos Parkways. For more information go to: www.eastcoasthighway.org or call 631-283-0595
“DON’T LET BUSINESS PASS YOU BY”
FISHING MONTAUK WITH CAPTAIN SKIP
Spring is trying to spring but winter is holding on with a vengeance. Thankfully the weather is finally starting to improve, and the time to go fishing is right around the corner. The Striped Bass are on the move and despite the cooler, windy conditions they have been coming by the Point and more on on the way, it has begun!!
The Striped Bass regulations will remain the same with the slot limit at 28”‐31” one fish per person. Again these are the regulations but feel free to just take what you need for supper and release the
rest. This time of year especially is the fun time to catch them on light tackle with the diamond jigs, ronzies, buck tails with a red pork rind. These lures are great for catch & release because the lure is rarely swallowed, instead just catches the corner of their mouths. Take a quick pic and thrust the Bass head first straight down into the water, this technique
triggers their swim instinct and they’ll head straight down!
Good news on the Black Sea Bass regulations! This year it’s going to be 16” length 3 per angler, then September first it goes to 6 per angler.
Fluke regulations will remain the same as the previous year. Opened May 1. Bag limit 3 fish @ 19” then August 2 the length goes to 19.5” bag limit remains the same.
The School Tuna regulations are not out yet at this time, last year the regulations came out literally at the last minute. Supposedly as of now you can take 1 Bluefin 27”‐73” per day, per vessel. We will keep everyone posted as soon as we hear anything different.
The time is now to get your reservations in order to get the dates you want. If you own your own boat check all your safety equipment & tackle because it’s that time again!!
Suffolk County Police Department Guide on E‑Bikes & E‑Scooters
In an effort to educate and ensure the safety of the public, the Suffolk County Police Department would like to make sure that parents and students are aware of and adhere to the following laws governing the operation of e‐bikes & e‐scooters.
Individuals operating e bikes & e scooters:
must be at least sixteen (16) years of age;
must be wearing a helmet while operating (per Suffolk County Code);
cannot operate on a sidewalk;
cannot operate on a roadway with a speed limit over 30 MPH; 4 must stop at red lights, stop signs and adhere to all other traffic controls; 5 cannot operate in a reckless manner (zip‐zagging, trick riding, etc);
cannot have passengers;
must operate on the right side of the road and flow with traffic; and 8 cannot carry any item that obstructs their vision or affects their ability to
operate.
Failure to adhere to the above laws may result in the e bike/e scooter being impounded and/or the operator being issued a summons or being subject to arrest.
* For e bikes, if the motor is capable of propelling the bike faster than 28 MPH, it is considered a motorcycle and subject to the NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law
Serving All Of Montauk & The Hamptons
Publisher: Ken Giustino Editor & Art Director: Stefan Lonce
Contributors:
Capt. Skip Rudolph, Sue Giustino, Ken Giustino, Stefan Lonce, Evelyn J. Mocbeichel, Debra Rose, Lawrence Spiro, Debbie Tuma, Ingrid Lemme-Chalut, Francine Tesler, Richard Lewin, Ethan Bell
28 Montauk Chamber of Commerce & Visit Montauk's Farmers Market. 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM every Thursday from May 21 through Sept. 10, switching to Fridays from Sept. 18 – October 2. www.visitmontauk.org
29 FRIDAY CLASSIC FILM SERIES at The Montauk Library: La Vie en Rose Director Olivier Dahan. Starring Marion Cotillard, Gérard Depardieu. 5-7pm.
31 Live Performance at the Montauk Library: JOHN ADAMS, Voice of The Revolution A solo performance featuring Bob Spiotto, Actor/Director. Part of the Montauk Library's USA 250th Series. 3pm. Eventbrite registration strongly suggested https://www.eventbrite.com/o/montauk-library-52388952453
JUNE 2026
4,11 Montauk Chamber of Commerce & Visit Montauk's Farmers Market. 9:00 AM to 18,25 2:00 PM every Thursday from May 21 through Sept. 10, switching to Fridays from Sept. 18 – October 2. www.visitmontauk.org
5 FRIDAY CLASSIC FILM SERIES at The Montauk Library: MON ONCLE
Director Jacques Tati. With Jean-Pierre Zola, Adrienne Servantie, Lucien Frégis
6 Meet the animals of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge at the Lighthouse. Get up close and personal with a snake, turtle, bird and insect, and learn all about their personal histories and adaptations. Fantastic educational family fun! Shows at Noon and 1:30 PM.
12 FRIDAY CLASSIC FILM SERIES at The Montauk Library: MR. BLANDINGS BUILDS HIS DREAM HOUSE with Myrna Loy, Cary Grant, Melvyn Douglas
13 45th Annual RJA Memorial Mighty Montauk Triathlon. The race consists of a 1 mile swim, 20 miles bike and 6.2 miles run. This fun event is USAT sanctioned. https://www.mightymontauk.com/
14 Blessing of the Fleet! Hosted by the Viking Fleet with St. Therese of Lisieux, the Montauk Community Church, and Chabad of the Hamptons. Grab the cooler and your beach chairs, this fun day celebrates Montauk’s boating legacy. Boat-lovers can watch most of Montauk’s beloved vessels get blessed and parade the Harbor before an after party at Inlet Seafood Restaurant!
14 THE STARS AND STRIPES AND TUBAS FOREVER! 3-4 pm at The Montauk Library. The Long Island Tuba Quartet celebrates America's Semiquincentennial with music by Sousa, Joplin, etc. and a discussion of the long history of tubas and euphoniums. Reservations strongly recommended. www.eventbrite.com/o/montauk-library-52388952453
20 Beacon of Hope 5K. Support two local women’s cancer organizations by participating in the Beacon of Hope: a 5k run/walk through Camp Hero finishing at the historic Montauk Point Lighthouse. eventpowerli.com/beacon-of-hope-5k/
26 FRIDAY CLASSIC FILM SERIES at The Montauk Library: GEORGE WASHINGTON SLEPT HERE. Directed by William Keighley. With Jack Benny, Ann Sheridan Charles Coburn
26-28 Art Show on the Green hosted by the Montauk Artists Association. Rain or shine free family event. Friday: 12pm-6pm; Saturday: 10am-6pm; Sunday: 10am-5pm
For information on Montauk Library programs, please visit: montauklibrary.org/calendar For more information, and more area happenings, please
June 2026
On June 15, there will be a New Moon in the sign of Gemini. This New Moon phase really brings a burst of en‐ergy for new ideas and fresh starts. With Gemini's curious and communicative vibe, it's a perfect moment to embrace change and start new projects. It could be about learning something new, shar‐ing ideas, or even just connecting with friends. Just think about where you want to direct that energy in your life, because this New Moon is all about planting those seeds and watching them grow!
On June 29, there will be a Full Strawberry Moon in Capricorn . Al‐right, let's talk about the Full Strawberry Moon on June 29, 2026, in Capricorn! This moon is going to be quite the spec‐tacle! Capricorn's earthy and practical energy will encourage us to reflect on our goals and achievements. It's the per‐fect time to celebrate the hard work you've put in and reevaluate your am‐bitions. As the moon shines brightly, think about what you've harvested so far this year and where you want to channel your efforts next. It's a beau‐tiful opportunity to not only appreci‐ate your progress but also to set those intentions for the future! Plus, what a great excuse to enjoy some delicious strawberries under the moonlight!
Gemini (May 22 – June 21) — In June 2026, the celestial alignments suggest a time of transformation and renewal. With Jupiter entering Tau‐rus, expect opportunities for growth in financial and personal stability. Mercury's retrograde may prompt re‐assessment in communication and re‐lationships, leading to insightful revelations. As the summer solstice approaches, a burst of creative energy will inspire new projects—embrace this period to manifest your dreams and connect deeply with those around you.
Cancer (June 22 – July 22) — In June 2026, the stars indicate a period ripe for in trospection and personal growth. As Venus aligns favorably with Neptune, creativ‐ity in relation‐ships will flourish, encouraging deeper connections. Meanwhile, Mars' move‐ment through Leo may ignite passion and motivation, making it an ideal time to pursue creative endeavors or leadership opportunities. Expect mo‐ments of clarity as the full moon illu‐minates your inner desires, guiding you towards manifesting your goals as summer begins.
AT THE MONTAUK LIBRARY
For all programs and special events, go to: www.montauklibrary.org/calendar
REGISTRATION FOR MONTAUK LIBRARY EVENTS: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/montauk-library-52388952453
Live
Performance
Sunday, May 31 at 3:00
JOHN ADAMS, Voice of The Revolution
A solo performance featuring Bob Spiotto, Actor/Director
Part of the Montauk Library's USA 250th Series. Eventbrite registration strongly suggested.
THE STARS AND STRIPES AND TUBAS FOREVER!
Sunday, June 14 3 4 pm
The Long Island Tuba Quartet cele‐brates America's Semiquin centennial with music by Sousa, Joplin, etc. and a discussion of the long history of tubas and eu‐phoniums. Members of the quartet include Jerry Felker, tuba & euphonium; Michael Canipe, euphonium;
Jeff Fuman, euphonium & Tuba, and Don Sherman, euphonium. Eventbrite registration is strongly suggested.
Book 'Tauk
Thursday, June 25 4 5pm
Book discussion at the library and via ZOOM. Selection TBD.
In the second of three films featuring M. Hulot, Tati pokes fun at a world in‐creasingly dominated by
technology. a visual comedy with mini‐mal dialogue. 1958 Oscar ® for Best Foreign Language Film
Friday, June 12 @ 5 pm
MR. BLANDINGS BUILDS HIS DREAM HOUSE
1948 Approved 1h 34m
Leo (July 23 – August 23) — June 2026 is poised to be a transformative month, with a solar eclipse in Gemini
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Myrna Loy, Cary Grant, Melvyn Douglas
After buying a 200 year old house, Jim and Muriel Bland‐ings find out that the struc‐ture is on the verge of col‐lapse.
Friday, June 26 @ 5 pm
GEORGE WASHINGTON SLEPT HERE
1942 approved 1h 33m
Directed by William Keighley
Jack Benny, Ann Sheridan, Charles Coburn
The Fullers renovate a dilapidated house where George Washington al‐legedly slept.
June 14, 2026 5:00pm
Join us in Montauk Harbor for a local tradition! Starting around noon on the second Sunday in June, the Blessing of the Fleet is hosted by the Viking Fleet in collaboration with St. Therese of Lisieux, the Montauk Community Church, and Chabad of the Hamptons. Head up to the Harbor to find the perfect spot to watch all the action–down the beach and jetty at Sunset Beach (next to old Gosman’s Dock) or across the channel at Inlet Seafood or Gin Beach. Grab the cooler and your beach chairs, this fun day celebrates Montauk’s boating legacy. Boat-lovers can watch most of Montauk’s beloved vessels get blessed and parade the Harbor before an after party at Inlet Seafood Restaurant!
Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose
Flow Surf Academy
"We're all equal before a wave." ~Laird Hamilton
On Saturday, June 13th, Sole East Resort will graciously host this summer’s fund‐raiser for Flow Surf Academy, beginning at 5pm. The evening will feature live music, a silent auction, raffle, and a coastal summer BBQ as a backdrop to the community gath‐ering for a meaningful cause.
California based Flow Surf Academy has launched an East Coast Chapter, spear‐headed by Bob Miller to expand their mission from coast to coast. With data proving their approach, Flow shares the belief that through the community, the healing power of the ocean helps every person gain independence, confidence and a stronger sense of self through surfing. In the supportive environments cultivated by Flow instructors and volunteers, neurodiverse individuals share therapeutic surf experiences and the joy of catching waves together.
Here in Ditch Plains, the Montauk Flow Surf Academy is committed to growing the summer program for participants to learn to surf, engage with the ocean, and build meaningful connections with one another and the community. In Montauk the model boasts a ‘near‐peer’ format for students and young adults to mentor ‘athletes’ with peer feedback, shared experiences and building connections. Many athletes describe feeling more ‘seen’ in these experiences, and the bond among the group exists in and out of the water. Also unique in Montauk is a year‐round and varied program with swim lessons in the winter and expanding to sailing programs that underscore the many ways of connecting to the sea.
Lessons in the summer in Ditch Plains are every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30am‐12:30pm beginning July 7th through August 20th and is completely free for families with required registration. Surfers inher‐ently understand the transformative power of the ocean, and this is an impactful way to share it.
Flow Surf Academy is a 501(c)(3) non‐profit organization that provides surf therapy and transformational surfing experiences for neuro‐diverse individuals, children, and adults with spe‐cial needs. Headquartered in Ventura, California, the academy focuses on building confidence, inde‐pendence, and inclusion through adaptive sports programs.
www.flowsurfacademy.org
MONTAUK FLOW SURF ACADEMY
FUNDRAISER
SOLE EAST, MONTAUK, NY
$80
WHY IT MATTERS
At Ditch Plains, individuals with neurodivergent abilities step into the ocean and discover what they’re capable of.
SUPPORT THE MISSION
Your support helps provide surf therapy programs, equipment, and safe ocean access for athletes and families.
JOIN US. MAKE AN IMPACT.
THE ART BARGE LAUNCHES ITS 2026 SUMMER PROGRAM
“The art experience is not a passive response that lies on the surface, but a deep emotional and physical reaction to a stimulating environment.” – Victor D’Amico
The Art Barge launches its 2026 Summer Program on June 1. Rooted in the leg‐acy of artist‐educators Mabel and Victor D’Amico, the founding Director of the De‐partment of Education at The Museum of Modern Art in 1960, The Art Barge continues to be a place where creativity is fueled by nature, community, and hands‐on exploration.
Whether stepping into the studio for the first time or returning to a long‐loved practice, students of all levels will find inspiration, challenge, and connection in the 2026 season.
This year’s program blends returning courses like Watercolor, Collage, Draw‐ing, Pastel, Studio Process and the Children’s Art Studio, with exciting new offerings, including Sand Casting, Mobiles & Stabiles, Felting, Experimental Weaving, and Mixed Media Mosaics. The painting studio will be active with Landscape Painting, Portraiture, and Barge Open Studio for experienced students to work independ‐ently. Located on the edge of Napeague Harbor in Amagansett, The Barge offers workshops and programs for artists of all ages and skill levels, Monday‐Friday from June through Sep‐tember, and weekend workshops in July and Au‐gust.
The 2026 Season introduces classes geared specifically for beginners: Monthly sessions of Cre‐ative Painting, along with introductions to Encaus‐tic, Assemblage, and Weaving. This ensures that beginners can confidently find their footing, while experienced artists move into more advanced work in next level classes.
This season, The Art Barge welcomes 35 differ‐ent new and returning instructors. Bill Nagle, David Joel, Jennifer Cross, Perry Burns and Sue Ferguson Gussow teach Studio Painting. Andy Stenerson teaches surface techniques in Glass Fusing, and Lorraine Pepper brings a new focus with Dimen‐sional Stained Glass. Kerry Sharkey‐Miller intro‐duces a new Felting course, and Michele Mott will guide our Young Adult artists (15‐18yrs), to men‐tion a few.
For full class listings and registration, visit www.damico‐art.org
About The Art Barge:
In 1955, through the auspices of the Depart‐ment of Education at The Museum of Modern Art, Victor D’Amico instituted summer classes on the East End. He used Ashawagh Hall in Springs as home base, but Victor had greater aspirations. “Some place more dramatic and reflecting the char‐acter of the environment – sky, sea and salt air, either a boat or resembling one.” The vision materi‐alized in 1960 in the form of a Navy barge towed from Jersey City and beached on the shore of Na‐peague Harbor on land owned by Mabel.
The original barge structure was remodeled to accommodate studio and workshop space. An upper deck was added in 1963 to provide ad‐ditional studio space and a library/lounge area. It became known familiarly as The Art Barge. The Art Barge has hosted classes since the 1960's, based on the progressive teaching philosophy and method‐ology advanced by Mabel and Victor D’Amico. The sensitive, individualized approach of the instruc‐tors, the breathtaking natural surroundings and the school’s unique architecture, serve to inspire, mo‐tivate, and ultimately draw out each students’ cre‐ative potential.
hamptonBRIDE
by Sue Giustino
The East End’s destination for engaged couples planning their perfect day. We connect brides with the top venues, vendors, and wedding experiences across the Hamptons, Montauk, and North Fork.
In early May, Kerry Wilkie’s hamptonBRIDE brought local vendors together for an immersive Montauk Launch Party at the Montauk Yacht Club. "We want to make it easy for brides," said Wilkie, whose goal is to create a collaborative experience that simplifies wedding planning on the East End Overlooking the scenic Montauk Harbor, the event combined an immersive atmosphere with meticulous details, featuring stunning florals by Laurel Florals and live music by Evan Miller in one of The Montauk Yacht Club’s premier spaces. The beautifully curated experience in. included nu‐merous opportunities of indulgence including‐getting inked on‐site by Hamptons Ink‐ an unforgettable tattoo experience, custom engrav‐ing by Sadie Bean Designs, sticker vending by East End Sticker Vend, specialty cocktails el‐evated by Hampton Ice, treats from Dylan’s Candy Bar and Dearly Beeloved Events, along‐side incredible bites by the culinary team at the Montauk Yacht Club.
While mingling and networking, guests also enjoyed a thoughtfully styled ‘Welcome Market’, designed by NOFO Events and In‐scribed by Ris and co‐created by Vita’s Vin‐tage, where hamptonBRIDE stocked the shelves with thoughtfully selected take‐home gifts for guests, featuring Angelbaked NYC, Dearly Beloved, Montauk Hair, Jamagansett, Eccentric Bagel, Color Our Town, Amagansett Sea Salt, Eccentric Bagel, and exclusive hamp‐tonBRIDE and Montauk Yacht Club merchan‐dise.
There were over a hundred wedding professionals in attendance for the event which was documented by AV Content Ltd. and Santa Cruz Photography. hamptonBRIDE is building much more than a website‐https://hamptonbride.com/ , they are foster‐ing a collaborative East End wedding com‐munity, strengthening their foundation through events like this and their recent North Fork launch party.
Kerry Wilkie and Paul Kolinsky
Ideal East End properties with beautiful oceanfront, bayfront, and village locations.
The Origins of Memorial Day
CELEBRATING AMERICA’S FREEDOMS
Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared it should be May 30. It is believed the date was chosen be‐cause flowers would be in bloom all over the country.
The first large observance was held that year at Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The ceremonies centered around the mourn‐ing‐ draped veranda of the Arlington mansion, once the home of Gen. Robert E. Lee. Various Washington officials, including Gen. and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant, presided over the ceremonies. After speeches, children from the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphan Home and members of the GAR made their way through the cemetery, strewing flowers on both Union and Confederate graves, reciting prayers and singing hymns.
Local Observances Claim To Be First
Local springtime tributes to the Civil War dead already had been held in various places. One of the first occurred in Columbus, Miss., April 25, 1866, when a group of women visited a cemetery to decorate the graves of Confederate soldiers who had fallen in battle at Shiloh. Nearby were the graves of Union soldiers, neglected because they were the enemy. Disturbed at the sight of the bare graves, the women placed some of their flowers on those graves, as well. Today, cities in the North and the South claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day in 1866. Both Macon and Columbus, Ga., claim the title, as well as Richmond, Va. The village of Boalsburg, Pa., claims it began there two years earlier. A stone in a Carbondale, Ill., cemetery carries the statement that the first Decoration Day cer‐emony took place there on April 29, 1866. Carbondale was the wartime home of Gen. Logan. Approximately 25 places have been named in connection with the origin of Memorial Day, many of them in the South where most of the war dead were buried.
Official Birthplace Declared
In 1966, Congress and President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, N.Y., the “birthplace” of Memorial Day. There, a ceremony on May 5, 1866, honored local veterans who had fought in the Civil War. Businesses closed and residents flew flags at half‐staff. Supporters of Waterloo’s claim say earlier observances in other places were either informal, not community‐ wide or one‐time events. By the end of the 19th century, Me‐morial Day ceremonies were being held on May 30 throughout the nation. State legislatures passed pro‐clamations designating the day, and the Army and Navy adopted regulations for proper observance at their fa‐cilities. It was not until after World War I, however, that the day was expanded to honor those who have died in all American wars. In 1971, Memorial Day was de‐clared a national holiday by an act of Congress, though it is still often called Decoration Day. It was then also placed on the last Monday in May, as were some other federal holidays.
Some States Have Confederate Observances
Many Southern states also have their own days for honoring the Confederate dead. Mississippi celebrates Confederate Memorial Day on the last Monday of April, Alabama on the fourth Monday of April, and Georgia on April 26. North and South Carolina observe it on May 10, Louisiana on June 3 and Tennessee calls that date Confederate Decoration Day. Texas celebrates Confed‐erate Heroes Day January 19 and Virginia calls the last Monday in May Confederate Memorial Day.
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A NEW COLLECTION OF FOUR PRIVATE CLIFFSIDE COTTAGES
OVERLOOKING FORT POND BAY
E SCAPE FROM P ARADISE with Ingrid Lemme Chalut
I Love Florida’s Palm Coast and Flagler Beach — and Yes, I Still Love Montauk
Montauk may have taught me how to love the ocean, but Palm Coast and Flagler Beach have taught me how to rediscover it. Set along Florida’s northeast coast, between St. Augustine and Daytona Beach, this stretch of shoreline feels like a place that quietly resists the rush of modern coastal development. It is not flashy. It is not overbuilt. And that is precisely its charm.
Flagler Beach offers something increasingly rare in Florida: authenticity. It is a place where the ocean remains the main attraction, where small businesses define the character, and where the rhythm of life is guided more by sunrise and tide charts than by reservations and schedules. You do not come here to check boxes. You come here to slow down, to look around, and to notice the details that are so often missed elsewhere.
At the heart of it all runs the A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway—a road that is not just a route, but an experience. Driving A1A here is something you feel as much as you see. The Atlantic is right beside you, often just steps away, its steady roll of waves creating a soundtrack that never quite fades. Pelicans glide at eye level, sometimes just feet from your car, moving effortlessly as if they belong to the road as much as you do. There are moments when you instinctively slow down, not because you have to, but because the landscape asks you to.
Pull over al‐most anywhere, and the reward is immediate. A stretch of beach that feels like your own. A fisherman casting into the surf. A couple walk‐ing quietly, coffee in hand, saying very little because they do not need to. This is a place where silence is not empty—it is full.
Life here unfolds in layers, be‐ginning with the beach itself. Fla‐gler Beach’s shoreline is textured and alive. Coquina sand gives it a warm, natural hue, and in places, rocky formations break through
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the surface, creating one of the most distinctive coastal landscapes in the state. At low tide, tidal pools form, re‐vealing small marine life and shells that feel like hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.
Just a short drive north, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park offers a dramatic example of this terrain. Its coquina rock formations are among the largest in Florida, shaping a shoreline that feels almost sculpted by time. Cross to the western side of the park, and the scene shifts entirely—formal gardens, shaded path‐ways, and seasonal blooms create a peaceful counter‐point to the rugged Atlantic. It is one of those rare places where you can experience two completely dif‐ferent landscapes within minutes, each equally com‐pelling.
Further inland, Princess Place Preserve provides a glimpse into old Florida. Wide open spaces, oak ham‐mocks, and quiet trails stretch along the Intra‐coastal Waterway, where time seems to move differently. Here, the air feels softer, the sounds more distant.
Dolphins and whales are a common sight off‐shore in season, manatees drift through calmer waters of the Intracoastal, and, though rarer, an occasional alligator reminds you that this is still very much untamed Florida. Birdlife is abundant—herons, egrets, and os‐preys punctuate the landscape, adding move‐ment and life to the stillness.
Don’t forget turtle season, from May 1st to November 30th. If you are lucky, you may witness a sea turtle laying eggs under the cover of night, or later in the season, hatchlings making their determined, slightly chaotic journey toward the ocean—one of Florida’s most quietly moving natural spectacles. Check the Flagler Turtle Patrol website for updates.
For visitors looking for a closer encounter, Marineland Dolphin Adventure offers the chance to ex‐perience these animals in a more interactive setting— an experience that never quite loses its sense of wonder, no matter how many times you may have seen
dolphins in the wild.
But what truly defines Fla
gler Beach is not just its natural beauty—it is its people, its places, and its everyday rituals.
Nowhere is that more evi‐dent than at Freida’s Bakery in Hammock. This small, unassuming bakery has become something of a local institution. Behind the scenes, Price, the master baker, creates ex‐ceptional sourdough and baked goods that reflect true craftsmanship and patience. Each loaf tells a story of time and technique, something increasingly rare in a world built on speed. He is rarely seen—that role be‐Continued
So, a couple of friends invited me to a fried chicken dinner. When I offered to bring something, their answer was, “How about that cornbread you make?” Of course, I said sure.
Since I wanted to bring it warm, I didn’t start it until 5 in the afternoon. I open the refrigerator and…No eggs! I already started to mix my dry ingredients…the oven is heating…and my pan is oiled and ready. So, since I already had things going and it was expected, I figur played with the other ing redients I could do it without the eggs. That would mean fat, thick‐ening and leavening. So, I added more flour and increased the baking powder and oil. I also replaced half the white sugar with brown sugar and added cinna‐mon. Without the eggs I thought the cornbread could use an extra blast of flavor.
The entire time I was thinking that, if this works out, I can use it for my column. I took pictures, should it work out. It did! Can’t eat eggs? This is a perfect recipe for you. Enjoy!
EGGLESS CORNBREAD
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup Cornmeal
• 1 ¼ cup All‐purpose Flour
• ⅓ cup White Sugar
• ⅓ cup Light Brown Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 ¼ cup Water
• ⅓ cup Vegetable or Canola Oil
• ½ cup Corn Colonels…fresh or frozen (optional)
• INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 400°. 1 Spray an 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray, line the 2 bottom with parchment paper and then spray the parchment paper.
Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking 3 powder, cinnamon and salt in a bowl.
Add water, oil and corn col‐ 4 onels (if using). Using a rubber spatula, mix until just incorporated, but don’t over‐mix. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or 5 until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly and
turn it out of the pan. Re move the parchment paper and return the cornbread to the pan before cutting… parchment paper prob‐ably doesn’t have a great taste. This can be served warm or at room tem‐perature. Enjoy!
AND RESTAURANT
OVERLOOKING THE OCEAN
DINNER 5PM
LOCAL SEAFOOD, LONG ISLAND DUCK, LOBSTER RAVIOLI, SHRIMP & GRITS, PASTAS AND PRIME STEAKS WELCOME BACK EXECUTIVE CHEF JUAN BRUFAU
HAPPY HOUR 4:30 - 6:00PM “MONTAUK THE WAY IT USED TO BE!” OCEANVIEW ROOMS AVAILABLE
APPETIZERS
Baked Clams 12/12.48
Montauk’s traditional chopped baked clams
Blackened Scallops* 18/18.72
Served with an original dipping sauce
Blackened Seared Rare Tuna* 15/15.60
Fresh local tuna served over sesame ginger dressed greens
SOUPS & SALADS
Soup of The Day 8/8.32
Ask your server
Point Chili 9/9.36
Hot and spicy, topped with melted cheddar jack cheese
House Salad 9/9.36
Mescullin greens with fresh vegetables
Add grilled chicken breast 6
Add grilled shrimp 8
Classic Caesar Salad 14/14.56
Crisp romaine lettuce, croutons dressed with a creamy Caesar dressing
Add grilled chicken breast 6
Add grilled shrimp 8
Buffalo Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp deep-fried and tossed in buffalo or Jamaican jerk sauce
.15/15.60
Cajun Calamari 15/15.60
Crispy calamari dusted with cajun spice, banana peppers, pico de gallo and sweet chili sauce
Fried Calamari 14/14.56
Served with The Point’s house marinara
BLT Wedge Salad 14/14.56
Iceburg lettuce topped with apple wood bacon bits, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese dressing & fried onions
Add grilled chicken breast 6
Add grilled shrimp 8
Southwestern Chicken Salad 18/18.72
Fried chicken, bacon, spicy bean medley, tomatoes, onions, shredded cheddar jack cheese, roasted corn & a side of chipotle ranch
Seared Tuna Salad* 20/20.80
Rare blackened tuna over mesclun greens, with tomatoes, red onions, carrots, sesame ginger dressing
Shrimp Cobb Salad 20/20.80
Sautéed shrimp over romaine lettuce, avocado, roasted southwestern corn, grape tomatoes, and red onions served with champagne dressing
SANDWICHES & BURGERS
All burgers served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and french fries
The Point Burger .
Our signature burger
Buffalo Burger
98% lean bison
Add bacon or cheese $1
.17/17.68
.19/19.76
Turkey Burger 19/19.76
Grilled seasoned ground turkey
Rowdy Reuben Burger 20/20.80
Topped with coleslaw, thousand island dressing & swiss cheese served on Texas toast
Stuffed Burger 20/20.80
Stuffed with jack cheese & bacon, topped with BBQ sauce
Blue Cheese Burger
Topped with onion rings & blue cheese
.20/20.80
Breakfast Burger 20/20.80
Topped with a fried egg & applewood smoked bacon
Steakhouse Burger 20/20.80
Mozzarella cheese, onion rings & black pepper steak sauce
Cajun Burger
. . .20/20.80
Cajun spiced ground sirloin, topped with pepperjack cheese, pico de gallo & spicy mayo
Tex Mex Burger 20/20.80
Topped with guacamole, sautéed onions & bacon
Worcestershire Burger 20/20.80
Topped with worcestershire sauce, sautéed mushrooms & mozzarella cheese
Fajita Burger 20/20.80
Topped with pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole & jack cheese, wrapped in a flour tortilla
Veggie Burger
.19/19.76
Diced vegetables, topped with avocado & swiss cheese
Buffalo Chicken Wrap 17/17.68
Crispy deep fried Buffalo chicken strips wrapped in a tortilla with bacon, lettuce, tomato & blue cheese dressing
Lobster Quesadilla .
(SHOWING ALL GAMES)
.20/20.80
Fresh lobster, shredded cheddar jack cheese, scallions served with sour cream and pico de gallo
Point Crab Cakes 14/14.56
Two Maryland style crab cakes served with tartar sauce
Shrimp Cocktail 15/15.60
Four jumbo shrimp served with cocktail sauce
Steamed Mussels 15/15.60
Garlic butter & white wine sauce OR house marinara sauce sprinkled with parmesan cheese
Crispy Chef Rolls 14/14.56
Your choice of southwest chicken, served with chipotle ranch OR philly cheese steak served with BBQ sauce
Nachos 16/16.64
Tortilla chips topped with jack cheddar, jalapeños, point chili, sour cream and pico de gallo
Potato Skins 12/12.48
Topped with melted cheddar cheese, bacon bits & sour cream
Chicken Quesadilla
. .15/15.60
Choice of grilled or Buffalo style with cheddar jack cheese, served with pico de gallo & sour cream
Point Combo 17/17.68
Five Point wings, two sliders & fries Mozzarella Sticks
Grilled Chicken BLT 17/17.68
Grilled chicken breast on a bun with bacon, lettuce, tomato, american cheese & chipolte mayo
Monterey Chicken Sandwich 17/17.68
Grilled chicken breast on a bun with bacon, melted cheddar jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & side of 1000 island dressing
Fish Reuben 19/19.76
Local catch of the day deep fried topped with melted swiss cheese & coleslaw on white toast
TACOS
Fish 22/22.88
Blackened local fish, spicy coleslaw, pico de gallo, jack cheese, drizzled with chipolte mayo
Shrimp
Catch of the Day 18/18.72
Fresh local fish, cooked pan fried or blackened, with lettuce, tomato, onion & side of tartar sauce
Philly Cheese Steak 18/18.72
Shaved Delmonico steak with sautéed onions, peppers & shredded jack cheese on a garlic bread hogie
Steak Sandwich 20/20.80
NY Strip steak sliced, served on garlic bread with fried onons & a side of our creamy steak sauce
Seared Tuna 22/22.88
Blackened rare tuna sliced with fresh guacamole, pico de gallo, drizzled with cucumber wasabi dressing
.22/22.88
Deep fried shrimp tossed in sweet chili sauce with bacon, jack cheese, and spicy coleslaw
Steak
.22/22.88
Seasoned sirloin, topped with street corn and cojita cheese
Local mussels, shrimp, and calamari tossed in our house marinara sauce, served over linguini and topped off with parmesan cheese
Chicken
.22/22.88
Blackened grilled chicken, guacamole, pico de gallo, cojita cheese, drizzled with chipotle ranch
Avocado
.22/22.88
Deep fried avocado, melted jack cheese, pico de gallo, drizzled with chipotle ranch
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and mozzarella served over linguini
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Steak 30/31.20
10 oz. Skirt Steak marinated in our own unique blend of spices. Served with mashed potatoes and southwest corn
Creamy Seafood Pasta 30/31.20
Lobster, shrimp, and scallops sauteéd in a lobster bisque over farfalle topped with scallions and shredded parmesan
Light lemon and garlic cream sauce topped with scallions and parmesan cheese
Chicken Parmesan
.28/29.12
Breaded chicken breast covered in tomato sauce
Lobster Ravioli
Dear
EarthTalk: Is it true that we could meet all of our electricity needs in the U.S. with floating solar panels on reservoirs and other water bodies across the country?
~ P.L., via e mail
Energy usage in the U.S. has surged in recent years, with electric power sector 96 percent of the country’s utility‐scale electricity. To address this, floatovoltaics— solar panel systems that float on water—have the poten‐tial to combat growing energy demands. “Floatovoltaics are one of the fastest‐growing power generation tech‐nologies today and a promising low‐carbon energy source,” University of Texas aquatic ecosystem ecologist Rafael Almeida told Eos.
Floating solar farms operate similarly to ground‐mounted farms. Devices keeping the system buoyant sit
on top of the water, cooling the panels, which increases efficiency. Also, using water surfaces frees up land for other uses. Germany, Russia and China are already ben‐efiting from floating solar farms, suggesting that the U.S. could follow suit.
However, implementing floatovoltaics has issues. As the idea is relatively new, long‐term durability is uncer‐tain. Harsh weather, declining performance and mainte‐nance needs must be studied as systems age. Connecting from water to land adds more complexity, as scientists
must ensure efficient power transmission. With time will come a better understanding of the potential to imple‐ment them nationwide.
But floatovoltaics do show great promise, though they are unlikely to meet all of the U.S. energy needs alone. Waterbody availability, environmental and logis‐tical concerns mean that floating solar farms could be a complementary solution rather than a standalone one. More research on renewable energy, along with careful system design, will be need to ensure successful imple‐mentation. When combined with other efforts, floato‐voltaics could help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and meet a large portion of U.S. energy demands. “On one hand, we can’t put too many barriers to this potentially important sector to advance,” Almeida added. “But on the other hand, we need to understand the trade‐offs and fill our prevailing knowledge gaps with more studies.”
Floatovoltaics present a revolutionary approach to addressing the U.S. energy needs. Through more research and design, these systems could become key in future re‐newable energy solutions. Support the adoption of re‐newable technologies by engaging with community leaders, advocating for local initiatives, and support‐ing green energy providers. By staying informed and spreading awareness about innovations like floating solar farms, you can help shape the future of renew‐able energy in the United States.
MORE INFORMATION: theenergymix.com/floatovoltaics‐hold‐promise‐but‐ecosystem‐impacts‐still‐under‐review/.
Dear EarthTalk: Why is allergy season longer and more intense lately?
~ Sneezing in Snohomish
During springtime, many people develop a series of symptoms generalized as seasonal allergies: cough‐ing, sneezing, itchy eyes and congestion, just to name a few. These symptoms are widespread; in 2024, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reported that some 81 million people in the U.S. suffer from seasonal allergies. This number is growing as symp‐toms are becoming more intense and allergy season is getting longer.
The cause of these allergies comes down to one product of flowering plants: pollen. This substance be‐comes more prevalent during the springtime, when the warm weather triggers flowers to open up. When
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in Surry on the outskirts of London, UK, could be the next big thing in alternative energy. Credit: Marjorie Araya/World Bank, FlickrCC.
WESTLAKE FISH HOUSE
music line up for june
hot lava
june 12th & 20th
local motion june 19th
the surf casters june 13th & 27th
timothy gannon june 7th & 14th & 28th
woody boley june 26th the holiday ramblers june 21st
montauk, new york
How Did Father's Day Begin?
courtesy of almanac.com
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? Why did it take so long to pass into law (unlike Mother’s Day, which was quickly embraced)? Why was it controversial at one time? Find out.
With America’s history, you might think that a holiday recognizing men would be perfectly acceptable. After all, men dominated American society in the early 20th century. In addition, a “Father’s Day” or day that recognizes the role of fathers in the family is an ancient tradition. In history books, there is mention of a Southern European tradition dating back to 1508.
Certainly, in modern days, we do not give Father’s Day a second thought. It’s been over 50 years since President Richard Nixon’s administration declared the third Sunday in June a day to recognize and honor the role of fathers in society (that occurred in 1972).
Interestingly, Father’s Day was not immediately accepted when it was pro‐posed. Why not?
Mother’s Day came first (it was officially recognized in 1914), so men in the early 1900s associated such a tribute to women and found the idea too effeminate to their liking. To be fair, Mother’s Day was couched in terms of femininity. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson called Mother’s Day a way to recognize “that tender, gentle army—the mothers of America.”
Men viewed the idea of Father’s Day as similar to Mother’s Day, which was popular with florists; for fathers, it didn’t have the same sentimental appeal. As one historian writes, they “scoffed at the holi‐day’s sentimental at‐tempts to domesticate manliness with flowers and gift‐giving, or they derided the prolifera‐tion of such holidays as a commercial gimmick to sell more products— often paid for by the father himself.”
Also, according to Lawrence R. Samuel, the
author of American Fatherhood: A Cultural History, men had a different role in the family during the first half of that century. It was patriarchal, so they felt that a spe‐cial day to exalt fatherhood was a rather silly idea, when it was mothers who were underappreciated.
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Sonora Smart Dodd
Grace Golden Clayton
15th Annual Highlights
The weather could not have been more perfect for our 15th Annual Montauk Music Festival 2026! What a beautiful weekend of great music and people.
The Thursday night opening party was full of energy and excitement, and the rest of the weekend was busier than ever! People enjoyed the free music around town, plus the Main Stage on the Green Saturday and Sunday. The intimate Zebra show on Saturday night was a special addition to this year's festival weekend.
Over 90 fabulous bands/artists were selected for this year's festival. Everyone from the bands to the audiences to the staff had a wonderful time...there was a little something for everyone. We couldn't have done it without our Sponsors, Hotel Sponsors, and volunteers from Hofstra University and Five Towns College. MMF is truly a work of heart from everyone involved.
Here, you'll see some pictures of the hard-working, incredible musicians from the festival, and we will recap more highlights in the July issue of The Montauk Sun
Memorial Day...
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Gen. Logan’s order for his posts to decorate graves in 1868 “with the choicest flowers of spring‐time” urged: “We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. ... Let pleasant paths invite the com‐ing and going of reverent visitors and fond mourners. Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the pres‐ent or to the coming generations that we have for‐gotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic.”
The crowd attending the first Memorial Day cer‐emony at Arlington National Cemetery was approx‐imately the same size as those that attend today’s observance, about 5,000 people. Then, as now, small American flags were placed on each grave — a tradi‐tion followed at many national cemeteries today. In re‐cent years, the custom has grown in many families to decorate the graves of all departed loved ones.
The origins of special services to honor those who die in war can be found in antiquity. The Athenian leader Pericles offered a tribute to the fallen heroes of the Pelo‐ponnesian War over 24 centuries ago that could be ap‐plied today to the 1.1 million Americans who have died in the nation’s wars: “Not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an un‐written memorial of them, graven not on stone but in the hearts of men.”
To ensure the sacrifices of America’s fallen heroes are never forgotten, in December 2000, the U.S. Congress passed and the president signed into law “The National Moment of Remembrance Act,” P.L. 106‐579, creating the White House Commission on the National Moment of Re‐membrance. The commission’s charter is to “encourage the people of the United States to give something back to their country, which provides them so much freedom and opportunity” by encouraging and coordinating commem‐
orations in the United States of Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance.
The National Moment of Remembrance en‐courages all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day for a mi‐nute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the nation. As Moment of Remembrance founder Carmella LaSpada states: “It’s a way we can all help put the memorial back in Memorial Day.”
ASTROLOGY...
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encouraging new beginnings, particularly in commu‐nication and ideas. As Venus aligns with Jupiter, expect an influx of positivity in relationships and financial matters. However, as Mercury begins its retrograde at the end of the month, it's wise to double‐check plans and avoid major decisions. Embrace the shifts and be open to new possibilities, as the cosmic energies invite both reflection and growth.
Virgo (August 24 – September 22) — June 2026 promises to be a month of significant shifts and op‐portunities. With the solar eclipse in Gemini, expect a fresh start in communication and learning. The influ‐ence of Jupiter in Taurus will enhance financial prospects and encourage practical growth. Mean‐while, Mercury retrograde at the month's end may bring challenges in decision‐making, urging you to re‐flect before taking action. Embrace this dynamic en‐ergy and stay open to unexpected changes that may lead to exciting new paths.
Libra (September 23 – October 22) — In June 2026, the cosmos will be vibrant with energy, marked by a solar eclipse that encourages new beginnings and fresh perspectives. This month, Gemini's influence will enhance communication and creativity, making it an ideal time for collaboration. However, as Mercury en‐ters retrograde later in the month, tread carefully with decisions and discussions. Use this time for reflection and reevaluation, paving the way for deeper insights and connections as summer unfolds.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) — June 2026 brings a wave of transformative energy as the solar eclipse in Gemini ignites fresh ideas and new begin‐nings. It is a favorable time for communication and creativity, making it an ideal month for networking and sharing your thoughts. As the month progresses, pay attention to the influence of Mercury retrograde,
Here are two very different Poems. One is an ode to the good Fathers, and the other is a collaboration poem written at a beautiful dinner party, April 2026.
The good Fathers’ Day
Lawrence Spiro
When a father cries it shakes the earth and the world is never the same. His heart beats strongly for family and faith even though weary from work and worry.
He kneels to hold a small precious hand gentle to the child who looks up to him. His locus is seen through eyes of steel an aegis to protect, nourish, and sooth.
The ethics of the fathers are his council to answer life’s adjuration and time’s whim. His central tendency is to be unselfish proceeding in kindness and restraint.
Our fathers know the feel of love protecting it fiercely with logic and peace. Their day passes without fanfare. This day is father’s-day.
This Month at the Long Pond Greenbelt
Sunday, May 31 – Full Blue Moon Hike. 9:00 PM-10:00 PM. Join Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt and South Fork Natural History Society on a leisurely-paced hike through openfield trails. Whenever two full Moons appear in a single month, the second is christened a “Blue Moon.” Meet at the SoFo Museum parking lot, 377 Bridgehampton Turnpike 200 yards north of the RR tracks. Leader: Jean Mc Dermott, 631-599-2391. RSVP: info@longpondgreenbelt.org.
Saturday, June 6 – National Trails Day. 10:00 AM. A Combined “I Love Vineyard Field” & “Adopt-A-Patch” work day to remove invasive plants along the trail and in our assigned patch. Don’t have a Patch yet – one can be assigned to you!
which may prompt reevaluations in relationships and plans. Embrace the shifts and allow yourself to adapt, as this period will ultimately lead to growth and clar‐ity.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 22) — June 2026 brings dynamic changes with a solar eclipse in Gemini, paving the way for new opportunities in com‐munication and learning. As Venus aligns with Jupiter, expect improvements in relationships and finances. However, be cautious as Mercury retrogrades later in the month, urging careful communication and deci‐sion‐making. Embrace growth while staying adaptable to the shifting energies.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20) — June 2026 is set to be a month of fresh beginnings, high‐lighted by a solar eclipse in Gemini that sparks new ideas and communication ventures. With Venus align‐ing with Jupiter, expect positive developments in rela‐tionships and finances. However, as Mercury goes
This poem was written at our second dinner party hosted by Chirstine Sullivan in the beautiful Wavecrest on 170 Old Montauk Highway. The evening was cool, but the conversation, gaiety, food and spirits were hot. We all thank our sous chef Monsieur Philipe Chang for the perfectly cooked dinner.
Our Poem. A collaboration.
My grandfather said “your health is your wealth” ~David Rosman
As we start in the circle… ~Tom Gutman
We step back, weary, longing to be free ~Philipe Chang Life is beautiful, you never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have ~Tua Rosman Life can be a symphonic battle ~Janet Spiro
But it wont be long for your longing will be had, don’t spend your life worrying. It will drive you mad. ~Anon
Our live to love and life are tangential to the circumference, the perimeter of our existence ~Larry Spiro I am @ a loss for words ~Christine Sullivan
YouTube by Ethan Bell
The computer flickers blue light
Filling quiet corners where silence used to bloom
I watch people eating food and various videos for hours
Tiny bright worlds with their own special powers
The voices spill freely and soften my mind
A comfort so steady, so gentile so kind
Some days feel heavy and hard to get through
But happiness waits in the next video I choose
Meet behind the South Fork Natural History Museum (SOFO) parking lot, 377 Bridgehampton/ Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. Please bring gloves and dress against ticks. All ages and skills are welcome! For more information or to confirm attendance, contact Greg Bellafiore at 631-283-1200.
Sunday, June 7 – Sundays at Two Program with Tony Valderrama. Native American Talking Sticks. 2:00 PM. Meet at the Long Pond Greenbelt Nature Center, 1061 Bridgehampton/ Sag Harbor Turnpike. For more information, contact Dai Dayton, 631-745-0689.
Monday, June 8 – FLPG Monthly meeting, 6:00PM via Zoom. All are Welcome! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88283735393?pwd=eWlLNTVlOWpuNDVzZ0VHRDZkQUc0Zz09
Saturday, June 13 – Dragonfly Day Celebration. Vineyard Field, 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike. Crafts, Dragonfly presentation, and walks. Fun for the whole family! For more information, call 631-745-0689.
retrograde toward the end of the month, take extra care with your words and decisions, allowing time for reflection and adjustment. Embrace the transforma‐tive energy while staying adaptable to change.
Aquarius (January 21 – February 19) — June 2026 promises fresh opportunities with a solar eclipse in Gemini, igniting creativity and new ideas. Positive in‐fluences from Venus and Jupiter will enhance relation‐ships and financial prospects. However, be mindful of Mercury's retrograde at the month's end, which may challenge communication and decision‐making. Em‐brace the shifts, stay adaptable, and use this time for reflection.
Pisces (February 20 – March 20) — In June 2026, the cosmos invites a time of reflection and personal growth. With Venus in retrograde, relationships may face challenges that help us delve more deeply into un‐derstanding others and connect with them more ef‐fectively. Meanwhile, Jupiter's alignment with Neptune sparks creativity, making it a favorable period for artistic ventures and spiritual exploration. Expect surprises as Uranus influences change, prompting you to embrace new opportunities and release outdated patterns. Embrace the shifts, for they may lead to newfound clarity and purpose.
Aries (March 21 – April 20) — This month, the astrological landscape presents an intrigu‐ing mix of energy and opportunity. Mercury's movement through Gemini enhances commu‐nication, making it an excellent time for net‐working and sharing ideas. As the full moon illuminates the skies, emotions may run high, leading to revelations in personal relationships. Meanwhile, Saturn's influence encourages dis‐cipline and focus, supporting long‐term goals. Embrace the transformative energy this month offers, as it could pave the way for significant growth and new beginnings.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20) — June 2026 promises to be a month of transformation and introspection. With a solar eclipse early in the month, expect significant changes that may re‐define personal goals and relationships. As Venus aligns with Mars, there's a potential for passionate connections and creative collabora‐tions. Use this time to communicate openly, as Mercury's influence fosters clarity in discus‐sions. Embrace the energy of renewal and find ways to align your actions with your deeper in‐tentions.
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with Lawrence Spiro
Saturday, June 20 – Old Farm Road Cleanup, 8:00 AM. Help clean up the roadside along FLPG’s adopted road. Meet at Poxabogue Park, 191 Old Farm Rd, Sagaponack. Bring gloves, bags provided. For more information, contact Peter Wilson, 631-553-1393.
Saturday, June 27 – Grassland to Grassland: Hike from Vineyard Field to Poxabogue County Park. 9:00 AM-10:30 AM. Meet at the South Fork Natural History Society (SOFO) Museum parking lot, 377 Bridgehampton Turnpike 200 yards north of the RR tracks. Join Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt on a moderately-paced 1 ½ mile hike from Vineyard Field to the grasslands of Poxabogue County Park, two areas where continuing efforts are being made to remove nonnative, invasive plants and reestablish healthy populations of natives.
Father's Day...
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However, that sentiment changed over time for several reasons.
The first known Father’s Day serv‐ice occurred in Fairmont, West Virginia, on July 5, 1908, after hundreds of men died in the worst mining accident in U.S. history.
Grace Golden Clayton, the daughter of a dedicated minister, proposed a service to honor all fathers, especially those who had died. However, the ob‐servance did not become an annual event, and it was not promoted; very few people outside of the local area knew about it. Meanwhile, across the entire country, another woman was in‐spired to honor fathers …
In 1909, Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, was inspired by Anna Jarvis and the idea of Mother’s Day. Her father, William Jackson Smart, a farmer and Civil War veteran, was also a single parent who raised Sonora and her five brothers by himself, after his wife Ellen died giving birth to their youngest child in 1898. While attend‐ing a Mother’s Day church service in 1909, Sonora, then 27 years old, came up with the idea.
Within a few months, Sonora had convinced the Spokane Ministerial As‐sociation and the YMCA to set aside a Sunday in June to celebrate fathers. She proposed June 5, her father’s birthday, but the ministers chose the third Sun‐day in June so that they would have more time after Mother’s Day (the sec‐ond Sunday in May) to prepare their sermons. Thus, on June 19, 1910, the first Father’s Day events commenced: Sonora delivered presents to handi‐capped fathers, boys from the YMCA decorated their lapels with fresh‐cut roses (red for living fathers, white for the deceased), and the city’s ministers devoted their homilies to fatherhood.
The widely publicized events in Spokane struck a chord that reached all the way to Washington, D.C., and So‐nora’s celebration put the idea on the path to becoming a national holiday. However, the holiday did not catch on right away, perhaps due to the per‐ceived parallels with Mother’s Day.
• The first bill was introduced in Congress in 1913, but in spite of encouragement from President Woodrow Wilson, it did not pass.
Monday, June 29 – Full Strawberry Moon Hike. 9:00 PM-10:00 PM. Co-Sponsored by Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt (FLPG) and South Fork Natural History Museum (SOFO). Join FLPG and SOFO on a leisurely-paced hike through open-field trails. This name was universal to every Algonquin tribe. It was christened for the strawberry because the relatively short season for harvesting strawberries comes each year during the month of June. Join us on this leisurely paced hike through Vineyard Field’s open field trails and homemade Strawberry Shortcake afterward. Meet at the SOFO Museum parking lot, 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, 200 yards north of the RR tracks. Leader: Jean Mc Dermott, 631-599-2391. RSVP: info@longpondgreenbelt.org.
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• Eight years later, President Calvin Coolidge signed a resolu‐tion in favor of Father’s Day “to establish more intimate relations between fathers and their chil‐dren and to impress upon fathers the full measure of their obliga‐tions.”
• In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson signed an executive order that the holiday be cele‐brated on the third Sunday in June.
• Under President Richard Nixon, in 1972, Congress passed an act officially making Father’s Day a national holiday. (Six years later, Sonora died at age 96.)
Two economic events pushed Father’s Day forward:
1. The Great Depression. With so many people pinching their pennies, the economy needed rea‐sons for people to spend money. Father’s Day was promoted by struggling stores as an occasion to get fathers some of the clothing and material goods they needed. It was a way to invite people to get Dad the necktie or pair of socks that he probably would not buy for himself.
2. World War II. Men were on the front lines. The desire to support American troops and the war effort provided another reason to sup‐port and show appreciation for dads.
The Changing Role of Fathers: The idea of fatherhood changed as well. It’s not usually a big floral day, but it has become more of a day that celebrates what Dad likes to do, whether it’s going fishing or flying or go‐carting! It focuses on the larger roles that dads play with their children.
This change is partly due to the way society has evolved. There are no longer huge armies of workers toiling away in industrial factories, while women spend hours hand‐stitching and handwashing the family’s clothes. The modern role of the father has changed so that mothers and fathers are partners, each taking more respon‐sibility within family life.
Fathers are now seen as significant in‐fluences on children; we know from many studies what happens when a father figure is lacking. In a sense, today, Father’s Day, helps to demon‐strate the importance and value of fa‐
therhood—and the gifts beyond mate‐rial goods that a father bestows on his children and family.
North America is not the only place where Father’s Day is celebrated, of course:
• In traditionally Catholic coun‐tries such as Spain and Portugal, Father’s Day is observed on March
19, the Feast of St. Joseph.
• The Taiwanese celebrate Father’s Day on August 8—the eighth day of the eighth month— because the Mandarin Chinese word for eight sounds like the word for “Papa.”
• In Thailand, Father’s Day is cele‐brated on former King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s birthday, December 5
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longs to Amanda, his wife, who runs the front with a warmth that immediately sets the tone. Her smile greets every customer as if they were already known, and somehow, by the time you leave, they are.
On most mornings, the line stretches out the door. But instead of impatience, there is conversa‐tion. People chat, exchange recommendations, and linger long after they have ordered. In a world where so much has become transactional, this feels refresh‐ingly human. It is more than a bakery. It is a gather‐ing place, a weekend ritual, and for many, a highlight of the week. That same spirit carries throughout the local food scene.
Rodie’s Place, in the Hammock, run by Randy and Kim, brings a different kind of creativity to the table. Dishes like filler‐free crab‐cake eggs Benedict served on cauliflower bread are unexpected, yet remarkably satisfying. It is comfort food with a twist, executed with confidence and care, and it reflects the evolv‐ing tastes of a community that values both tradi‐tion and innova‐tion.
Down the road in Flagler Beach, a classic beachside experi‐ence, Golden Lion Cafe remains a cornerstone. Family‐owned for decades, it delivers exactly what you want from a coastal restaurant: generous portions, fresh seafood, live music (by Dewey Via ) and views that remind you why you came in the first place. It is lively, it is unpretentious, and it captures the essence of beach dining in a way that feels timeless.
At Vessel Sandwich Co. in downtown Flagler Beach, what appears at first to be a simple sandwich shop quickly reveals itself as something much more thoughtful. Run by a welcoming couple who opened it nearly a decade ago, the menu reflects both cre‐ativity and a deep respect for regional flavors. Their Minorcan clam chowder is rooted in local history, rich and layered with flavor. It is the kind of dish that connects you to place, not just palate.
And for something sweet, Uncle Louie’s Italian Ice & Ice Cream offers a nostalgic stop that feels like summer, no matter the season. Bright flavors, simple pleasures, and the kind of easy joy that defines a beach town at its best.
Beyond the restaurants, the sense of community is what truly sets this area apart. Events like First Fri‐day transform Flagler Beach into a lively gathering space, where music fills the air and people come together not as visitors, but as participants. There is an ease to it—no pre‐tense, no performance. Just people enjoying where they are. People dance, couples stroll, and conversations flow effortlessly between strangers.
Saturday farmers markets and local craft gather‐ings continue that rhythm, bringing together vendors, artists, and neighbors in a way that feels organic rather than curated. It is a reminder that community here is not some‐thing created for show—it
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pollen accumulates to high levels in the air, humans can develop an immune system response that leads to a physical reaction. The problem is that the air is getting warmer, and plants are producing pollen for a longer duration and in larger amounts than be‐fore. “A longer growing season means the plants have more time to produce pollen,” says Dr. Rana Misiak, an allergy specialist at Henry Ford Health. “And that results in pollen circulating in the air for a longer period of time.” In addition, droughts and dry weather can cause more pollen production, along with higher levels of carbon dioxide in the at‐mosphere. Air pollutants such as carbon dioxide damage the surface of the pollen, making it more al‐lergenic.
Pollen production is heightened by climate change. Human activities are causing global temper‐atures to rise, subsequently worsening allergy sea‐son for many. “To me, [worsening allergies] highlight the fact that our health—even if you just have a pollen al‐lergy—is being im‐pacted by climate change,” says Mary Margaret Johnson, MD, PhD, a research scientist of environ
mental health at Har‐vard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “And some have much more severe health consequences from climate change.” This means that the health of an individual is somewhat out of their hands—it is up to climate change to determine the severity of their allergies.
Taking action to reduce collective carbon emis‐sions and effectively slow the rise of global temper‐atures will help minimize symptoms felt by allergy season. There are also many studies now being con‐ducted, like the Citizen Science HD’s Pollen Nation Project at Emory University or the National Phrenology Network, that allow civilian participa‐tion. If you are interested, you can learn more about these studies and contribute data towards their findings. In addition, any action to reduce your per‐sonal carbon footprint or advocate for pro‐climate legislation will help to improve the current condi‐tions of seasonal allergies.
MORE INFORMATION: aamc.org/news/do‐seasonal‐allergies‐seem‐be‐getting‐worse‐blame‐climate‐change; bu.edu/articles/2023/seasonal‐allergies‐are‐worse‐this‐year‐what‐you‐can‐do.
Dear EarthTalk: Are we already noticing significant biodiversity shifts or losses as a result of climate change in recent decades? ~ J.D., Loveland, CO
Climate change is not the only reason we have suffered huge biodiversity losses in recent years, but it has played a part in the shifts and declines of species that many ecosystems have faced. Other human activity like habitat destruction, overexploitation of resources, and invasive species introduction have also had an impact. But climate change has become a more significant cause of biodiversity loss in recent years.
The Great Barrier Reef, which is especially vulnerable to rising temperatures, has already suffered biodiversity losses from climate change. The northern parts of the reef—often regarded as one of the most biodiverse habitats on the planet—have changed in the last three decades, with many fish going extinct. The reef depends on its diversity of coral to attract a wide variety of fish, but higher ocean temperatures have killed many types of coral al‐ready in a process called bleaching. “Bleaching is a stress response by coral, which have tiny microscope algae inside their tissue,” said Coral scientist Terry Hughes in a TED Talk. “Those algae give the coral its color and they are important for the
Allergy season seems to be worse than ever lately, and scientists are blaming, you guessed it, global warming. Credit: Pexels.com. Researchers are tracking live biodiversity shifts at and near the Great Barrier Reef. Credit: Pexels.com.
DARK ELEGY
Brain Waves with Debra Rose
Unsalted Butter
"You
miss 100% of the shots you don't take"
~Wayne Gretzky
Sometimes, you should not choose the safest route. A recent conversation with an artist, musician and entrepreneur zeroed in on the topic of putting oneself out there to make an impact, and how the danger of holding back risks embodying something more boring; unsalted butter.
In theory, unsalted butter lacks intense flavor, any immediate kick, or impact of something remarkable. It may prompt some to then add salt to achieve something finer. It is often viewed that it is better to be savory than bland. So why then would one hold back from taking healthy risks when presented with a defining moment or opportunity to break out of the comfort zone? Is familiarity too tempting, uncer‐tainty too scary? Some choose the path of the unknown to discover growth and nov‐elty, and others play it safe, all based on our individual perceptions and how we view uncertainty.
Our brains do not quite interpret reality, it’s more a kaleidoscope of context; our history, convictions, and biases, so while uncertainty is typically neutral, it’s our own perception that colors what we do about it. If our brain tells us to engage with the unknown, we build the muscle to better handle the unpredictable. If we avoid it, we strengthen the idea that what we do not know can hurt us. Often it is a matter of reframing what we are afraid of as a chance to adapt, navigate and find opportunities in what can be perceived as obstacles.
Often discussed as a ‘fixed’ or ‘growth’ mind set, the former shies away from risk while the latter em‐braces it. Usually if one has a fixed mindset, risks are a threat and effort is negative while a growth mindset allows for learning and cultivating skills.
“If you are not making mistakes, you are not trying hard enough” is more of a growth than fixed motto. Like any other practice, yoga, math, public speaking, the more you can adapt to new situations, the more flexible you become while navigating the un‐expected. With repetition, you can learn to be more confident about taking on challenges and see risk‐taking as a bridge to build resilience rather than a deterrent. We can also remember that after suc‐cessfully handling something formally unknown, fu‐ture situations feel less scary. Taking risks does not happen overnight. Everyday there’s an opportunity to embrace the unexpected, to reframe the obstacle, to not be unsalted butter.
SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS: CLIMATE
A timely exhibition curated by Beth Barry and Laurie Hall
Sunday, May 31 thru Sunday, July 12, 2026
OPENING RECEPTION
Sunday, May 31 / 11 am ‐ 1 pm
SPRINGS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
1 Parsons Place, East Hampton
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DURING LIBRARY HOURS
Monday thru Thursday: 10 am ‐ noon
Friday: 10 am ‐ noon & 1 pm ‐ 3 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 3 / Sunday / 1 ‐ 3 pm
The Springs Historical Society (SHS) is pleased to welcome guest curators Beth Barry and Laurie Hall to the Springs Library.
In this curated showcase, Springs artists explore CLIMATE not merely as a meteorological phenomenon, but as a multi‐dimensional force that shapes our exis‐tence. The works look at climate through five distinct lenses: Cultural, Environmental, Social, Emotional, and Physical.
"We wanted to challenge the artists to think about 'climate' as the atmosphere of our lives," says co‐curator Beth Barry. "From the literal environmental shifts we see on the East End to the social and emotional climates that define our shared human experience, this show is a reflection of the bold, multifaceted perspectives within our own backyard."
About the Curators: Beth Barry is a process‐based landscape artist, curator, and psychotherapist living in NYC and East Hampton. Her work often explores the rev‐erence of nature and emotional resonance of place.
Laurie Hall is an accomplished designer, printmaker and painter. Laurie moved to New York City and began a 46‐year career designing fabrics, dinnerware, home goods and fashion accessories. After retirement, she moved to East Hampton and devotes her time to being a full‐time artist
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About Springs Historical Society and Com munity Library: Springs Historical Society is a non‐profit organization dedicated to serving the community and preserving the history of Springs. Its mission began with Elizabeth Parker Anderson's generous bequest of her home to the Town of East Hampton for use as a library to serve the Springs community. We present educational programs, col‐lect and preserve local documents and photo‐graphs, and operate the Springs Community Library. To support the Springs Historical Society or learn more, visit springshistoricalsociety.org.
TEACHING CHILDREN THE JOY OF READING
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel
The love of reading was instilled in me as a young child by my mother. She loved to read and we took weekly trips to the library for us both to borrow more books. At first, she’d read the picture books to me, then later when I started school, I could pick ones I liked. Do you remember being required to read books over the summer from a list
given by your grade schoolteacher at the end of June? Each teacher gave us a reading list, and we had to pick ten books to read, most being well known “classics”. These stories were so engrossing that it didn’t seem like a chore to start another book on the list! Recently, I began thinking about how today’s children are more interested in electronic gadgets than discovering the pleasure they can find in a book. A while back I saw a superb documentary on television entitled The Book Whisperer, based on the book of the same title. It was about how a New Jersey school’s 5th grade teachers were getting children to love reading. The school started with a “40 book challenge”, which I thought was an extremely high number and wondered at the start of the pro‐gram if the children reached that goal. They even surpassed it! What was interesting was the simple concept that adults take for granted and that is knowing what topics are available in making a book selection. Now with summer almost here and several months of recess ahead, it is the per‐fect time to start your child on a path of knowledge obtained through the world of reading!
To encourage these 5th graders, the teachers explained what topic choices can be found when look‐ing through their school’s vast library selection. Most children do not know what they are looking for and either gravitated toward a brightly colored cover or have a special series they have been introduced to by a friend or parent. The TV pro‐gram showed teachers explaining what topics the children could find and at the same time showed the children how they could delve further into a subject or topic they enjoyed. In a children’s section there are books about mysteries, science, ad‐venture, historical fiction, fantasy, and animal stories, to name a few subjects. Of course, when a teacher as‐signs a reading topic the choices may be narrower than the child has to pick from to go with the book report due. But pleasure reading opens a whole new world of discovery as the children learned by their teacher’s vivid and inspiring detailed descriptions!
Remember the “reading explosion” that took place when the first Harry Potter book was released and fam‐ilies were lining up to buy a copy? J.K. Rowling wrote her first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, sitting in a small café. It has sold in excess of 120 mil‐lion copies, making it one of the best‐selling books of all time. To date, the Potter series has sold more than 500 million copies worldwide and is the best‐selling book series in history. It was amazing to see global news broadcasts of long lines of young readers, many dressed in a cape and outfit, similar to what Harry Potter would wear. They waited anxiously for the book‐store to open so the latest copy could be bought. As the series grew, even adults started to read these imagina‐tive, engrossing stories. Naturally, a film franchise and theme part sprouted up and continued this lucrative enterprise. It all started by an author writing a chil‐dren’s book. I enjoyed seeing these news broadcasts that followed a new Rowling book release because that meant children would again be reading about Harry and his friends’ latest adventure. It also meant that they were staying away from elec‐tronic games, not glued to a computer or television screen as much. Anything a parent or caregiver can do to encourage children to read is wonderful. It will al‐most guarantee that they are providing a lifelong educational path for the child as well as a form of entertainment
nutrition of the coral. When bleaching occurs, the algae are depleted and the coral itself becomes nutritionally compromised.”
On land, some animals have been driven north or to higher altitudes to escape the heat. As a result, plant species left behind have fewer animals to disperse their seeds and sustain their native habitats. Climate change has also thrown off species’ seasonal clocks, which help them time their behaviors with the cyclical nature of the seasons. “Since every organism’s seasonal clock is af‐fected differently by different phenological cues, such as precipitation, temperature or sunlight, it’s very difficult to predict how each organism is going to respond to cli‐mate change,” said botanist and ecologist Liana May in an educational YouTube video by Nature Change. Be‐cause of their differing cues, some flowers may bloom be‐
fore their pollinators come out of hibernation and birds may migrate at the wrong time.
Scientists have identified the links between climate change and biodiversity loss, and recognize that address‐ing one will help the other, and vice versa. Specifically, reducing the effects of climate change allows for the restoration of natural habitats and the reintroduction of native species, and preventing biodiversity loss can keep natural habitats healthier and more capable of absorbing carbon emissions. Focusing on both biodiversity loss and climate change together may be the key to saving thou
sands of species, and to keeping our natural habitats healthy.
MORE INFORMATION: lancaster.ac.uk/news/great‐barrier‐reef‐fish‐evidence‐suggests‐shifts‐in‐major‐global‐biodiversity‐patterns; pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9058818/; besjour‐nals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1365‐2664.13985.
Dear EarthTalk: Is thrifting a form of environmental ac‐tivism? ~ Jane Jackson, New Orleans, LA
Thrifting is more than the act of buying used items; it’s a lifestyle adopted by people who share a distinct set of values. They are promoting a model of circular fashion, which “encourages the reuse, repair and recycling of gar‐ments.” Beyond simply being eco‐friendly by extending the lifespan of clothing, thrifting also allows people to creatively express themselves, embrace their individual‐ity, and save money.
With regard to demographics, there are two main groups: thrift‐seekers and Creativists. Thrift seekers seek the best bargains. Creativists shop used items for eco‐friendly reasons or to find one‐of‐a‐kind items. Cre‐ativists are typically Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996, and Gen Z, born between 1997 and the early 2010s. Thrift‐seekers are more traditional thrifters and tend to have lower incomes.
In the early 20th century, thrift stores began to become more mainstream and welcomed by the public. However, their primary goal was to encourage con‐sumption rather than promote sustainable practices. From the mid to late 20th century, various outcast groups of society, including Hippies and Bohemians, began to embrace thrifting as a way to rebel against overconsumption and materialism. By the start of the 21st century, the thrift and vintage vibe had gained significant popularity in society. It was not until the late 2010s that thrifting became a form of environmental activism as people, especially the younger generation, became more concerned for the environment and the ethicality of the fast fashion in‐dustry. In particular, social media platforms, espe‐cially Instagram and TikTok, were crucial to influencing people to support thrifting for both fash
ion purposes and climate activism.
Who knew that thrifters would be on the forefront of environmentalism? Credit: Pexels.com.
Thrifting undoubtedly has several eco‐advan‐tages over fast fashion—the rapid production of in‐expensive clothing that moves quickly from design to retail to meet fleeting trends, encouraging a "dispos‐able" consumer culture—it also further encourages consumers to overconsume. Hence, many low‐income consumers are at increased risk of being priced out due to the influx of those thrifting. The environment, social and corporate governance club at McGill Uni‐versity furthered the claim by writing, “Thrifting does present a sustainable alternative to fast fashion...but might not stop clothes’ overproduction and its de‐pendency on consumerist culture.” To fix the long‐term environmental issue of overconsumption in the fashion industry, consumers must understand and want to change their buying patterns. Nevertheless, increasing education and access to thrifting can be the crucial first step towards build‐ing more sustainable practices. More importantly, con‐sumers should become more mindful of their purchasing habits to combat the overconsumption norm in society.
MORE INFORMATION: https://www.goodwill.org/blog/shop/thrift‐vs‐fast‐fashion‐why‐gen‐z‐is‐choosing‐secondhand/.
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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME!
by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel
What is more traditionally an American past time for sports fans than watching a ball game? Now that baseball season is in full swing it reminds me how often my mother would reminisce and tell me, “When I was a little girl my father used to take me to the ball game all the time.” She grew up in the Bronx and continued her story with “instead of taking the trolley we could walk to Yan‐kee Stadium. She would add, back then hot dogs were only ten cents.” Even in her late 80’s mom was still a Yan‐kee fan, never missing a game on television when they played. Baseball is a sport for all ages. Friends of ours take their three children twice during the season for the experience of being at a live game. They are passing their love for baseball and Yankees on this wonderful family outing!
Back in 2014 we had the pleasure of being at the Sta‐dium when Yankee legend, Derek Jeter retired at age 40 and a special ceremony was held where past Yankee players came to wish him well. Among the people who came out on the field were the Steinbrenner family, Joe Torre, former teammates Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada and Tino Martinez, Reggie Jackson, Michael Jordan and Cal Ripken. Jeter is a beloved player and always known as a gentleman on and off the field. Coming to the po‐dium, Jeter thanked his former teammates and the fans. “I wanted to take the opportunity to thank them,” Jeter said. “The fans are the ones who have made this a fun 20 seasons. When you’re out there playing, you’re out there trying to do your best and playing as hard as you can and you’re doing it for the fans. Because fans, Yankee fans in particu‐lar, they pay attention and it means something to them. They push you. They pushed me. They’re hard, they’re tough, but I think they have helped shape who I am.” He also jok‐
ingly referred to people talking about his age. “You guys have all watched me grow up over the last 20 years,” Jeter said. “I watched you, too. Some of you guys are getting old, too.” The packed house chanted Jeter’s name after he finished speaking and held up signs for the Captain Passing along a family tradition or love of a sport provides a world of memories for children. My mom’s memories many decades later are proof of that, too! If you haven’t experienced the thrill of a live sports game, especially at Yankee Stadium, think about planning to at‐tend a game this spring or summer! The excitement, music, activities and Stadium special events are all part of the enjoyment. When it comes to food and the restau‐rants there, the choices are absolutely unbelievable as you tour the vast selections at the food courts. Sure there are Nathan’s hot dogs and fries, but add to that pizza, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, celebrity chef, Marcus Sa‐muelsson of Streetbird fame’s selections, Fuku’s spicy chicken, Nuchas Empanadas a Lobster court station, pas‐trami and other sandwiches, plus several restaurants both casual and upscale. Yankee Stadium food choices today are so different from food choices available dec‐ades ago!
Either before the game or after, there are other at‐tractions to see at the Stadium that centers on team his‐tory. There is Monument Park, The New York Yankee Museum and the Great Hall of Banners. The Judge’s Chambers (right field), Monument Park is located in center field. This open‐air museum honors Yankees leg‐ends with plaques and retired numbers (e.g., Ruth,
Gehrig, Jeter). Note: Closes 45 minutes before game time. There is also something for families with children. The Yankee Stadium offers several kid‐friendly attractions, highlighted by the Sunrun Kids Clubhouse (located on the 300 level in right field), a 2,850‐square‐foot indoor, shaded play area featuring Yankees‐themed playground equipment, slides, and interactive games. Official Yankee Stadium website: https://www.mlb.com/yankees
Have you noticed how many words or expressions we might use sound like terminology from baseball? Most of us know what they mean, even if we are not base‐ball aficionados. For instance, if I said we went on a picnic even though the weather was cloudy and it rained right off the bat. This is clear that this means it began to rain as soon as we got to the park. How about if I tried to make a reservation at a fancy restaurant for Mother’s Day, but I struck out with each place I called? It is easily understood that they were all crowded and no seating was available. If you were at work and another coworker expected to give an in‐depth presentation called in sick that day and your boss asked you to fill in. If this came right out of left field, that clearly means you did not ex‐pect it. Or you might say you were thrown a curve ball that day, another expression for an unexpected happen‐ing. Of course, these idioms ae well known to Americans, but might be confusing when talking to a friend or co‐worker from another country. It is amazing how baseball sports language has seeped into our normal, daily ex‐pressions over the years.
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kind property is awaiting its' next chapter along the gorgeous links of Montauk Downs with only a Montauk minute to village and ocean. Contact: Joan Hegner. Phone: 631-697-5730. Price: $2,850,000. Web ID# 931832
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CARL FISHER LINKS SANCTUARY Set beyond a stunning stone wall amid lush 1.28 acres reveals a sublime 1925 Carl Fisher original stucco residence offering unparalleled privacy, magical charm and access to Montauk Downs fifth green. Multi living areas flow gently to serene inground gunite pool, vast lawn with entirety enveloped by rich perennial gardens and numerous mature specimen trees. This mystical residence offers stone floors & a fireplace in the formal dining room, updated kitchen which leads to fabulous solarium for enjoying the colors of the night, the many blooms throughout property and star gazing. Main house offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, central air, forced air heat. A newly detached guest cottage boasts radiant heated flooring, open living/kitchen, one-bedroom, full bathroom and o/d shower. This rare one-of-a-
East Lake Gem, Lake Views First time on the market, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath 1980s contemporary offers 2,412 square feet of living space with lake views in Montauk. Set back from the road on East Lake Drive, the split-level layout provides a practical separation of living, sleeping, and entertaining areas. The main level features a light-filled living room that opens to expansive decks, creating easy indoor-outdoor living and maximizing the private setting. A galley kitchen serves the main living and dining area efficiently, with effortless access to outdoor spaces for entertaining. A lower-level den with beverage cooler offers additional flexible space for media viewing, game night, or just hanging with guests. Bedrooms are arranged to support privacy for everyone, with three full bathrooms to accommodate a range of living arrangements. Generous decking, ground-level patio and outdoor shower extend the usable living area and take advantage of the property's private grounds. The home's split-level design and multiple outdoor areas provide several vantage points for enjoying the natural surroundings. Located along East Lake Drive, the property sits in one of Montauk's sought-after lakefront corridors, with convenient access to Montauk's harbor, beaches, dining, and outdoor recreation. The home's contemporary lines, multiple decks, and lake views reflect the area's relaxed coastal character while maintaining a straightforward, low-maintenance style. Room for a pool, no NSRP needed, per EH Town Planning Dept 2026 lot inspection. Contact: Gabrielle J. Portella & Mary Ann Peluso. Phone: 917-327-7205 | 917-992-2251. Price: $2,450,000. Web ID# 931334
West Facing Vacant Lot with Sunsets and Fort Pond Bay Views Positioned in one of Montauk's most sought-after locations, this elevated 1.3± acre corner lot offers sweeping, unobstructed water views over Fort Pond Bay and out toward Gardiner's Island. Surrounded by multimillion-dollar homes and directly across from protected land, the property provides a rare opportunity to create a substantial new construction residence with pool, subject to permits and approvals. The site's natural elevation maximizes dramatic sunsets and panoramic bay vistas, while this placement enhances privacy and design flexibility. Nearby paths lead to bay beach access, and the property is conveniently located a short distance from Montauk's ocean beaches, town amenities, and harbor area, offering easy access to dining, shopping, boating, and transportation. With its combination of premier water views, privacy, and proximity to Montauk's key destinations, this parcel is an exceptional canvas for a custom home in a highly desirable coastal setting. Contact: Helen Stubbman. Phone: 631375-3778. Price: $3,200,000. Web ID# 931038
Just bring your bathing suit! Immaculate and fully turn-key home, in Montauk's desirable Hither Hills area. This well-maintained home built by one of Montauk's premiere builders, is being offered fully furnished. The welcoming foyer leads to a jr. primary ensuite, two additional guest bedrooms, and an office/den all nicely appointed. The laundry area is conveniently located off the bedrooms. There is plenty of natural light throughout the entire home. The upper level offers a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace. The newly added primary ensuite provides privacy yet easy access to the main part of the home. Entertaining is easy with the open layout of the spacious chefs' kitchen, dining, and living areas. French doors lead to two mahogany decks, one off the dining area and one off the living room, both offering limited ocean views. There is a full basement to finish as you wish, perhaps a gym, game room, or wine cellar. A fiveminute stroll gets you to the Hither Hills private ocean beach, only 550 yards away! Keep the windows open and listen to the sound of the waves. Pool being installed just in time to enjoy the summer of 2026. Pool photo is a virtual rendering. Contact: Mary Ann Peluso. Phone: 917992-2251. Price: $3,650,000. Web ID# 916244
Classic Elegance in the Heart of Montauk Welcome to 8 South Ferncroft Place, a distinguished residence nestled in the serene and sought-after locale of Montauk, NY. This exceptional property offers an unparalleled blend of classic design and modern convenience, per-
or wood with paint or nails, nor wood or plastic pallets shall be used.
3. Metal, plastic or glass shall not be placed or thrown into the fire.
fectly situated to capture beautiful lake views. A stone's throw from Ditch Plains beach and Montauk's harbor and Montauk Yacht Club. Spanning an impressive 4,300 square feet, this home features five bedrooms and six well-appointed bathrooms, providing ample space for both relaxation and entertainment. The property is designed with an emphasis on indoor-outdoor living, featuring a large upstairs deck and a downstairs covered patio, ideal for enjoying the tranquil surroundings. The heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen, showcasing custom mahogany cabinets and elegant granite countertops. This space is complemented by state-of-the-art appliances and an expansive island for prepping and casual dining. A multi-room sound system ensures a seamless experience for hosting gatherings or enjoying quiet evenings at with friends. This home has a finished basement, perfect additional space for those unexpected weekend guests, as well as separate space for storage. For those who appreciate convenience and luxury, the property is equipped with an elevator, a whole house generator, a FlowLogic Water Monitor System and an 8-zone heating/cooling system. The two fireplaces add warmth and ambiance, while the heated two-car garage provides comfort and ease during the colder months. The exterior of the home is equally impressive, with a park-like setting that offers room for a pool, should you desire. An irrigation system ensures the lush landscaping remains vibrant throughout the seasons. This property is not only a home but a retreat, offering privacy and tranquility in one of Montauk's most desirable areas. This residence is an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a sophisticated lifestyle in a prime location. With its blend of classic elegance and modern amenities, 8 South Ferncroft Place is a testament to fine living. Schedule a viewing today to experience the unique charm and unparalleled quality of this Montauk gem. Contact: Gabrielle J. Portella. Phone: 917-327-7205. Price: $5,500,000. Web ID# 924820
Montauk Hillside Retreat with Pool and Possibilities (NEW LISTING) Elegantly renovated and set on a lush 0.71-acre hillside parcel bordering preserved land, this three-bedroom, threeand-a-half-bath residence offers privacy, scale, and a strong connection to its natural surroundings, with the possibility for a pool house. Tucked away on a cul-de-sac with no through traffic, the property offers a sense of quiet and seclusion. The main level unfolds from a central entry into two distinct, light-filled living areas, with a beautifully designed kitchen opening to the dining area and living area, and a separate living/media room-featuring an oversized projection wall set
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a fire be extinguished when wind velocity exceeds 10 miles per hour.
7. A two gallon bucket of water must be kept within 10 feet of the beach fire at all times.
BEACH FIRE – An outdoor fire burning wood materials other than rubbish on a beach where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill or barbeque pit and has a total fuel area of thirty (30) inches or less in diameter and twenty four (24) inches or less in height from natural grade for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes. All beach fires must comply with the regulations contained in Section 141-19.
§141-19A. Beach Fire Regulations
1. Beach fires shall not be started or maintained less than fifty (50) feet from any beach grass, vegetation, tent, fence, building or permanent structure,
nor within one hundred (100) feet of any lifeguard stand. Should there not be enough beach to comply with the fifty (50) foot setback, the location of a beach fire may be reduced to twentyfive (25) feet from any beach grass, vegetation, tent, fence, building, or permanent structure, but in no instance any beach fire be located less than twenty-five (25) feet from any beach grass, vegetation, tent, fence, building, or permanent structure. (Ed. Fires of greater dimension are considered “Bon Fires” and “Open Burning” and as such require a Burning Permit. An unauthorized open burning or bon fire will result in the immediate issuance of a citation.)
2. Only clean wood shall be used for a beach fire. No chemically treated wood,
4. No beach fire shall be left unattended.
5. A Fire Marshal, Marine Patrol Officer, any person in the Division of Code Enforcement or Police Officer may require that a beach fire be extinguished when deemed to be dangerous due to wind condition, size or whenever atmospheric or other circumstances present an increased fire hazard that threatens public safety.
6. No beach fire shall be started, kindled or maintained if the prevailing wind velocity exceeds twenty (20) miles per hour. However, the Fire Marshal, Marine Patrol Officer, any person in the Division of Code Enforcement or Police Officer may exercise discretion in requiring that
8. No beach fire shall be set, started, kindled or maintained prior to 5:00 p.m. and must be fully extinguished prior to 12:00 midnight.
9. A beach fire must be fully and completely extinguished with water. No burning, smoldering, smoking, hot embers or debris shall be left on the beach. No beach fire shall be buried or extinguished with sand.
10. All fire debris must be removed and disposed of properly and the site must be restored to its natural condition at the conclusion of a beach fire.
11. All beach fires must be fully contained within a metal container.
above a wood-burning fireplace-providing a more private retreat. An oversized deck spans the full width of the home with access from either side, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow for dining and lounging. Set into the hillside, the pool and hot tub occupy a lower level, maintaining both separation and visual connection, with an outdoor shower completing the setting. The upper level features an en-suite primary bedroom, along with two additional guest rooms and a full hall bath, while the lower level offers additional space with a range of possibilities, all within close proximity to Montauk's beaches, dining, and village amenities. Contact: Maria Usher. Phone: 516-521-1167. Price: $2,750,000. Web ID# 930506.
Buildable Half Acre Lot One Tenth Mile to Napeague Bay Presenting an exceptional opportunity to build your dream home at 78 Bay View Avenue, Amagansett, NY. This flat, buildable lot measures 90' x 240' and is ideally situated just one-tenth of a mile from the pristine sandy beaches of Napeague Bay. The property offers ample space to construct a 3,000 sq. ft. home, along with a pool and pool house, all without the need for a Natural Resource Special Permit. The location provides stunning natural beauty, with picturesque sunsets over Napeague Bay and serene sunrises over an 11-acre preserve that borders the property to the east. This unique setting ensures both privacy and a connection to the surrounding landscape. This prime piece of real estate in Amagansett is perfect for those looking to create a custom residence in a sought-after area known for its natural charm and coastal lifestyle. Don't miss this rare chance to secure a lot in such a desirable location. Contact: Peter Moore Sr. Phone: 516- 313-0685. Price: $1,350,000 . Web ID# 919755
Prime Mixed-Use Commercial/Residential Opportunity in Montauk. An exceptional opportunity to own a versatile mixed-use property in the heart of Montauk, just 200 steps from the ocean with breathtaking sunrise and sunset views. Situated on 0.19 acres, this 2,723 SF, twostory building offers the rare combination of commercial potential and modern residential livingideal for investors, entrepreneurs, or end-users seeking both lifestyle and income in one of the East End's most coveted locations. Originally built in 1963, the property underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2023, blending updated finishes with solid construction. A newly constructed apartment, completed in 2024, adds significant value and flexibility - perfect for owner occupancy, staff housing, or strong rental income potential. The property features three full baths and thoughtfully designed space across two levels, allowing for a variety of commercial uses while maintaining comfortable, contemporary residential accommodations. With the Atlantic Ocean just steps away and Montauk's vibrant shops, restaurants, and beaches nearby, this property offers the ultimate live/work coastal experience. Opportunities that combine location,
flexibility, recent renovations, and ocean proximity are increasingly rare. Whether you envision retail, office, gallery, hospitality, or a dynamic live/work concept, this property delivers exceptional potential in one of Montauk's most soughtafter settings. Contact: Sam Crumm - Phone: 914-844-1429. Price: $4,195,000. Web ID# 928846
Cozy Co-op By the Sea Discover coastal living at its finest with this wonderful year-round co-op, perfectly situated just steps from the Atlantic Ocean and Hither Hills beaches. Enjoy beautiful ocean views from your large covered deck, with private access and overlooking a serene rolling lawn. The thoughtfully renovated open kitchen and living area, complete with a cozy fireplace, creates an inviting atmosphere for relaxation and entertaining. With the beach less than 400 feet away, this property offers unparalleled convenience for beach lovers. Additional amenities include on-site laundry, basement storage, designated parking, basic cable and a dedicated year-round property manager. Embrace the opportunity for convenient and luxurious living near both the beach and town in this exceptional coop. Contact: Gabrielle J. Portella / Phone: 917327-7205 / Price: $650,000 / Web ID# 927161
Fabulous New Modern Ditch Plains 4 Bedroom Home with Pool Discover your new home in Ditch Plains, just four blocks from the renowned surf breaks. This newly constructed traditional residence spans over 2,200 square feet and features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a host of modern amenities. Upon entering, the first level welcomes you with three guest bedrooms, including one ensuite, two full bathrooms, a laundry room, and access to both the basement and backyard. Ascend to the second story to find a luxurious primary suite complete with a walk-in closet, double sink vanity, large shower, sauna, and a soaking tub within a stylish wet room. The main living area on the second floor offers an open kitchen, a great room with an attractive fireplace setting the ambiance for the large open living area, a half bath, and a pantry. Step out onto the wrap-around hardwood deck to enjoy views of the brand-new in-ground swimming pool and from this second story deck, you can access the roof deck with 360-degree views, including some ocean views. The full-height, walk-out basement provides ample opportunity for future expansion and additional entertainment space. Buyers have the unique opportunity to select some finishing options, making this home truly their own. Be the first to own this exceptional new construction in Ditch Plains. Keep in mind if you move forward and finish the lower level you are almost at 3000 sq ft and with the new town codes you would not be able to replicate this size home on this size parcel. Contact: Helen Stubbmann & Jared Godsell / Phone: 631-375-3778 | 516-314-4847 / Price: $3,750,000 / Web ID# 889339
Pristine Lake Montauk Waterfront Land Located on a beautiful stretch of Lake Montauk where the views are wide and the beach is sandy, 329 East Lake Drive sets the bar for build-
able lakefront land. The 0.87-acre upland portion of the property spans over 260 feet from the road, where elevation is highest, down to the water where 135 feet of shoreline forms a rare private sandy beach. The southwest-facing building envelope is well positioned to enjoy daily sunsets and summer breezes off the lake. It allows for the construction of a nearly 4,000 square-foot house plus an additional lower level, garage, pool and accessory structure - all with the potential for ground-level water views. Whether you're mooring a boat on your own acre of lake bottom, launching a kayak or paddleboard from your private shoreline, 329 East Lake Drive offers the full experience of waterfront living in one of Montauk's most picturesque settings. The property is three minutes to Gin Beach, six minutes to the ocean and 100 feet from more than 860 contiguous acres of preserved County land containing Big Reed Pond and miles of trails and protected coastline. Contact: Peter Moore Jr. / Phone: 631807-4635 / Price: $3,995,000 / Web ID# 924715
Impeccable Three Bedroom in Northwest
Woods East Hampton Welcome to your Northwest Woods sanctuary, a beautifully maintained modern home nestled on a lush 0.45-acre lot. This exquisite 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers the perfect blend of privacy and luxury, thoughtfully positioned on a builder's half-acre with mature landscaping that ensures seclusion from neighboring properties. The home features a stunning addition, showcasing a chef's kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, including Sub-Zero refrigerator with a glass front, SubZero oversized wine cooler, Wolf double ovens, a Wolf gas stove, two sinks, two dishwashers, and a walk-in pantry. The ample prep space and adjacent dining area make it ideal for casual dining. Two sliding doors provide seamless access to outdoor spaces: one leads to an al fresco dining area with an electric awning, while the other opens to a heated 16' x 40' vinyl pool surrounded by bluestone decking and a spacious lounging area. Upon arrival, you are greeted by a peastone gravel circular driveway, elegantly edged with Belgian block, extra cutouts offering ample parking, and a charging station for e-vehicles. Inside, the home welcomes you with a small foyer leading to a bright living room featuring a vaulted ceiling and a striking floor-to-ceiling stone woodburning fireplace. The great room extends to a dining area with another slider to the outdoor dining and pool area, complemented by a versatile bonus room or den. The main level also includes a guest bedroom and bathroom, complete with a Jacuzzi-style tub and cleverly concealed fullsize washer and dryer. Upstairs, two bedrooms boast vaulted ceilings, sharing a bathroom with a large stand-up shower. The primary bedroom, located at the rear of the house, offers a private deck overlooking the pool area, perfect for relaxation. The finished lower level, approximately 600 sq. ft., provides additional living space with an office, a large storage closet, two cedar closets, and a mechanical room. An adjacent bonus or playroom includes a door that accesses steps leading to the backyard, enhancing the home's functionality. The finished lower level is included in the home’s total square footage. This property
is a rare find, offering a harmonious blend of indoor and outdoor living in a serene setting. Experience the tranquility and luxury of Northwest Woods living in this exceptional home. Contact: Peter Moore Sr. / Phone: 516- 313-0685 / Price: $2,065,000 / Web ID# 925859
WILLIAM RAVEIS REAL ESTATE: 631.668.0500
www.raveis.com/office/ny/montauk/83833
EXCLUSIVES
AMAZING TWO BEDROOM CONDO IN THE MONTAUK TOWER -This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own the only condominium in the Montauk Tower that has a private outside entrance. This two-bedroom one-bath duplex has a lovely living room, dining area and kitchen on the first level. Located in the center of Montauk the Montauk Tower is a short distance to many restaurants, shops, beaches, the Hampton Jitney and the train station. There is a saltwater pool, private cabana for storage and plenty of parking. This is the first time this condominium is on the market. EXCLUSIVE - $1,000,000 | WEB# 923975. James Angelidis, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, (c) 631.365.9894
PANORAMA HILLTOP HOME! - Nestled on a shy three quarters of an acre, this five bedroom, four and a half bath home offers the perfect balance of luxury and comfortable living. This three story property features over 4,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed space, including two levels of wrap around decks. The kitchen includes expansive counter space, a large island with room for five, stainless steel appliances, and a generous walk-in pantry. The adjacent dining room, with a center fireplace, comfortably seats ten and leads to a vaulted ceiling living room, large enough to host two separate lounging areas. French glass doors span the length of the floor and open to the upper deck, where you can enjoy Montauk sunsets. The layout of the bedroom floor ensures privacy and comfort for everyone. Two generously proportioned primary suites, each with access to the lower deck, have custom walk-in closets and beautifully appointed baths. Three additional bedrooms are considerably sized and can accommodate queen, king or bunk beds. All are bright and share a large bath. Bonus rooms on the entry floor offer versatility for multiple design possibilities. With an additional full bath and a good deal of closet space, create a gym/yoga space, wine cellar or home office. Currently configured as a den, office and additional sleeping quarters, this space can easily be adapted to suit your needs. Survey with pool envelope, winter glimpses of the water, and a strong rental history complete this offering! EXCLUSIVE - $2,500,000 | WEB# 917500. Karen Hogan, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson (c) 917.750.9492
BEAUTIFUL WATER AND SUNSETS VIEWS –Enjoy crisp water and sunset views over Fort Pond Bay and Gardiners Island from this 4th floor west exposure 1 bedroom 2 bath loft duplex deluxe apartment in Montauk Manor. The accommodation offers an expansive loft, dining/living area, and pristine views. Property amenities include grand lobby, on-site restaurant, new indoor pool, an outdoor pool, relaxing inner courtyard, 3 tennis courts, bbq area, building wide wi-fi, gym, spa, conference room, courtesy shuttle and beautifully manicured grounds. EXCLUSIVE$399,000 | WEB# 86458. Cynthia Ibrahim, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker (c) 631.375.2237. Margaret Harvey, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker (c) 631.433.1382
Do You Have a Job to Fill, a Car to Sell, an Apartment to Rent? Place a Classified in The Montauk Sun! Call: 631-668-5077
| $4,995,000
BA | Set in the privacy of Hither Woods, this approx. 5,155sf two-story home has it all with its 28,000 watt roof mounted solar panels, and high e ciency HVAC. Pool and hot tub. Web# 395282
2 BR, 1 BA | Nestled within the Montauk Shores Condominium complex, o ers an unrivaled coastal lifestyle with its panoramic 180-degree ocean views and private beachfront access. Web# 927588
MONTAUK | $1,395,000
this condo at The Villas o ers resort-style living with amenities including a pool and tennis court, available for year-round enjoyment. Web# 420042
Susan Ceslow
Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
O 631.668.6565
M 631.335.0777 susan.ceslow@elliman.com
Ditch Plains Near the Ocean MONTAUK | $3,299,000
3 BR, 3 BA | Crafted with a keen eye for coastal modernism, this approx. 1,500sf sanctuary is bordered by the dramatic blu s of Shadmoor State Park and the rugged beauty of Rheinstein Park. Web# 420645
MD-LD $45K, JULY $15K, AUG-LD $18K
2 BR, 2 BA | A charming beach sanctuary nestled in the highly coveted Hither Hills community, complete with exclusive beach
Demetri Sopkiw
Lic. R.E. Salesperson
O 631.668.6565
M 860.575.6261
demetri.sopkiw@elliman.com
Hither Hills with Pool MONTAUK | $2,895,000
5 BR, 4 BA | A stunning property nestled in the heart of Montauk. Adjacent to the main house, a legally attached cottage adds a unique touch to this property. Web# 411707
MD-LD $42K, JULY $16K, AUG-LD $18K
3 BR, 1.5 BA | Sitting prett y is this tastefully decorated home down a nice quiet street with private beach rights to bay beach. Open living, kitchen, and large second common area. Web# 53905
rights. Boasts an expansive yard with plenty of lush green space. Web# 421831
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This Month
Animals of the Month
LIZZY: Lizzy came to ARF after the loss of her beloved owner, and she is ready to bring her gentle spirit into a new home. With her endearing resemblance to Mermaid Man from SpongeBob, Lizzy may be a senior, but she is full of warmth and far from grumpy. At 14years-old, she has truly mastered the art of love. Lizzy is happiest in a quiet setting where she can enjoy lap time, soft pets, and peaceful companionship. The moment you sit down, she will be right there, climbing into your lap as if she has been waiting just for you. She leans into every touch, purring contentedly and making it clear that being close to her person is all she needs. Lizzy has a way of turning a simple evening on the couch into something meaningful. She is gentle, devoted, and endlessly affectionate, a perfect match for someone looking for a calm and loving companion.
BIG BEN: Big Ben has been winning hearts ever since he arrived at ARF, making his way from South Carolina with help from our friends at Fostering Foster Animal Rescue. This big, fluf fy Saint Bernard mix just turned four and brings a wonderful mix of charm, brains, and playful spirit. He loves being around people and happily soaks up affection, always ready for pets and attention. Big Ben is smart and enjoys a good challenge, especially games and puzzle toys that keep him thinking. He already knows his commands and walks nicely on leash, making him a great companion for both outings and downtime. With his playful energy, Big Ben will do best with a family ready to continue his training and provide structure along with plenty of love. He can be selective with other dogs, but with the right match and guidance, he truly shines. Big Ben is ready to be part of the fun and share his big heart with a home of his own.
For more information contact adoptions@arfhamptons.org or call 631-537-0400 x203.
ALL ARF ANIMALS ARE VET CHECKED, SPAYED/NEUTERED, MICROCHIPPED AND UP TO DATE ON ALL VACCINES.
To view all of our adoptable animals, visit: ww.arfhamptons.org
NYS Registered Shelter/Rescue #RR035
ARF’s Rescues & ROSé
FRIDAY, JUNE 12 • 6-9PM
The Boathouse at East Hampton Point 295 Three Mile Harbor Hog Creek Road, East Hampton
The ARF Young Professional's Committee invites you to sip, socialize, and support rescue animals at Rescues & Rosé! This year, we’re raising a glass at East Hampton Point’s stunning new Boathouse venue for a waterfront evening full of good vibes and even better company, just ahead of National Rosé Day. Enjoy good music, open rosé bar, local food, and Instagram-worthy moments with ARF’s adoptable pups (and maybe a kitten or two). Your ticket directly supports ARF’s lifesaving rescue work, because every animal deserves a happy ending. Tickets at https://arfhamptons.org/event/rescues-rose
About ARF Hamptons:
Since 1974, ARF Hamptons has provided care and sanctuary for homeless cats and dogs until loving homes can be found. ARF is a leading animal rescue and adoption center on Long Island. In addition to its rescue and adoption program, ARF operates a pet food pantry, free spay/neuter clinics for feral cats, and year-round dog training and socialization classes.
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42 Locations in MANHATTAN • 82 Locations in SUFFOLK COUNTY • 13 Locations in NASSAU COUNTY
NORTH FORK LOCATIONS:
GALA FRESH SUPERMARKET
795 OLD COUNTRY RD., RIVERHEAD
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOT
2012 OLD COUNTRY RD., RIVERHEAD
JAMESPORT VINEYARD
1216 MAIN RD., RIVERHEAD
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SW 46th/LEXINGTON AVE.
NW 45th/LEXINGTON AVE.
SE 44th/LEXINGTON AVE.
SW 42nd/LEXINGTON AVE.
NE 41st/LEXINGTON AVE.
NE 39th/MADISON AVE.
NE 42nd/FIFTH AVE.
NE 36th/FIFTH AVE.
NE 35th/FIFTH AVE.
NE 39th/PARK AVE.
NW 40th/PARK AVE.
SW 41st/PARK AVE.
SE 40th/PARK AVE.
MID NO. 42nd/LEXINGTON AVE.
SW 43rd/SECOND AVE.
SE 42nd/SECOND AVE.
SW 42nd/SECOND AVE.
MID SO. 42nd/THIRD AVE.
NW 41st/SECOND AVE.
NW 39th/THIRD AVE.
SW 40th/THIRD AVE.
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NE 40th/THIRD AVE.
SE 41st/THIRD AVE.
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SW 43rd/THIRD AVE.
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SW 47th/THIRD AVE.
NW 53rd/THIRD AVE.
NE 61st/MADISON AVE.
NW 67th/MADISON AVE.
SE 79th/MADISON AVE.
SW 80th/MADISON AVE.
HILTON GARDEN INN
2038 OLD COUNTRY RD., RIVERHEAD
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
1707 OLD COUNTRY RD., RIVERHEAD HYATT
451 E. MAIN ST., RIVERHEAD
RIVERHEAD FREE LIBRARY
330 COURT ST., RIVERHEAD
RG/NY WINERY
6025 SOUND AVE., RIVERHEAD
INDIGO HOTEL
1830 W. MAIN ST., RIVERHEAD
MARTHA CLARA VINEYARDS
6025 SOUND AVE., RIVERHEAD
HAMPTON COFFEE COMPANY
272 MAIN RD., AQUEBOGUE
LARRYS LIGHTHOUSE MARINA
229 MEETING HOUSE CREEK RD., AQUEBOGUE
BAYVIEW FARMS
894 MAIN RD., AQUEBOGUE
PECONIC BAY VINEYARDS
31320 MAIN RD., CUTCHOGUE
KING KULLEN:
31525 MAIN RD., CUTCHOGUE
25 EASTPORT MANOR RD., EASTPORT
472 LAKE AVE., ST. JAMES
460 COUNTY RD. 111, MANORVILLE
PAUMANOK VINEYARDS
1074 MAIN RD., AQUEBOGUE
MACARI WINERY
150 BERGEN AVE., MATTITUCK
JAN'S CHINESE REST
10095 MAIN RD., MATTITUCK
RAPHAEL WINERY
39390 MAIN RD., PECONIC
PINDAR VINEYARD
39935 MAIN RD., PECONIC
GREENPORT HARBOR BREWERY
42155 MAIN RD., PECONIC
WOLFER ESTATE VINEYARDS
139 SAGG RD., SAGAPONACK
IGA SUPERMARKETS:
54560 MAIN RD., SOUTHOLD
101 SOUTH ST., GREENPORT
THE MARKET
44 FRONT ST., GREENPORT
GREENPORT LIQUORS
132 FRONT ST., GREENPORT
ORIENT FERRY
41270 MAIN RD., ORIENT
THE MENHADEN HOTEL
209 FRONT ST., GREENPORT
SOUTH FORK LOCATIONS:
BEACH BAKERY
112 MAIN ST., WESTHAMPTON BEACH
CVS
87-131 SUNSET AVE., WESTHAMPTON
BEACH
BEST MARKET
70 SUNSET AVE., WESTHAMPTON BEACH
DUCKWALK VINEYARD
231 MONTAUK HWY., WATER MILL
STOP & SHOP:
194 W. MONTAUK HWY., HAMPTON BAYS
167 MAIN ST., SOUTHAMPTON
67 NEWTOWN LN., EAST HAMPTON
WILD BY NATURE
252 W. MONTAUK HWY., HAMPTON BAYS
KING KULLEN
52 E. MONTAUK HWY., HAMPTON BAYS
HAMPTON JITNEY
395 CTY. RT. 39, SOUTHAMPTON
SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL
240 MEETING HOUSE LN., SOUTHAMPTON
CITARELLAS
20 HAMPTON RD., SOUTHAMPTON
KING KULLEN
2044 MONTAUK HWY., BRIDGEHAMPTON
STARBUCKS COFFEE
2488 MONTAUK HWY., BRIDGEHAMPTON
CITARELLAS
2209 MONTAUK HWY., BRIDGEHAMPTON
EAST HAMPTON LIBRARY
159 MAIN ST., EAST HAMPTON
THE CLUBHOUSE
174 DANIELS HOLE RD., EAST HAMPTON
CORCORAN GROUP, RE
140 MAIN ST., EAST HAMPTON
DIME BANK
8 GINGERBREAD LN., EAST HAMPTON CHASE BANK
66 MAIN ST., EAST HAMPTON
CORCORAN GROUP, RE
51 MAIN ST., EAST HAMPTON
CITARELLA’S MARKET
2 PANTIGO RE., EAST HAMPTON
GOLDBERG’S BAGELS
100 PANTIGO PL., EAST HAMPTON IGA
92 MAIN ST., EAST HAMPTON
JOHN PAPA’S CAFE
18 PARK PL., EAST HAMPTON
EAST HAMPTON LIBRARY
159 MAIN ST., EAST HAMPTON
SOTHEBY’S
6 MAIN ST., EAST HAMPTON
IGA SUPMARKET
MONTAUK HWY., AMAGANSETT
SUFFOLK COUNTY (OTHERS):
STOP & SHOP:
351 MERRICK RD., AMITYVILLE
533 MONTAUK HWY., BAYSHORE
3126 JERICHO TPKE., EAST NORTHPORT
400 UNION BLVD., WEST ISLIP
60 WALL ST., HUNTINGTON
1100 EAST JERICHO TPKE., HUNTINGTON
2650 SUNRISE HWY., EAST ISLIP
454 FORT SALONGA RD., NORTHPORT
575 MONTAUK HWY., WEST BABYLON
88 GOLDING AVE., WEST BABYLON
400 UNION BLVD., WEST ISLIP BAGEL BOSS
555 MONTAUK HWY., BAY SHORE SHOPRITE
1960 DEER PARK AVE., DEER PARK
KING KULLEN:
25 EASTPORT MANOR RD., EASTPORT 460 COUNTY RT. 111, MANORVILLE NORTH SHORE FARMS 1235 ROUTE 454, HAUPPAUGE WILD BY NATURE 369 W. MAIN ST., HUNTINGTON
FOOD 66 INDIAN HEAD RD., KINGS PARK FERRY TERMINAL
102 W. BROADWAY, PORT JEFFERSON BAGEL FACTORY
615 MONTAUK HWY., WEST BABYLON BEST FARM
9 UDALL RD., WEST ISLIP WILD BY NATURE
478A UNION AVE., WEST ISLIP
NASSAU COUNTY LOCATIONS:
STOP & SHOP:
702 HICKSVILLE RD., MASSAPEQUA
65 SHORE RD., PORT WASHINGTON EAST NORWICH BAGELS
1011 ROUTE 106, EAST NORWICH CHRISTINA’S EPICURE
1015 OYSTER BAY RD., EAST NORWICH EAST NORWICH DELI
1004 OYSTER BAY RD., EAST NORWICH LOCUST VALLEY MARKET
220 BIRCH HILL RD., LOCUST VALLEY KING KULLEN
4938 MERRICK RD., NASSAPEQUA FOODTOWN
3367 HILLSIDE AVE., NEW HYDE PARK BAGEL BOSS
438 S. OYSTER BAY RD., HICKSVILLE FIRESIDE DELI
513 COUNTRY RD., PLAINVIEW
GOLD & MEYER’S GOURMET DELI
1036 OLD COUNTRY RD., PLAINVIEW
AYHAN’S SHISH KEBAB RESTAURANT
238 MAIN ST., PORT WASHINGTON
AYHAN’S MEDITERRANEAN MARKET
293 MAIN ST., PORT WASHINGTON
E SCAPE FROM P ARADISE ... Continued from Page 32
simply exists, built over time through shared experiences and familiar faces.
Of course, life along the coast is not without its challenges. When Hurricane Matthew struck years ago, it reshaped parts of Flagler Beach dramatically. Sections of A1A were damaged, dunes were lost, and the vulnerabil‐ity of this beautiful coastline became impos‐sible to ignore. But what followed is just as much a part of the story.
Rebuilding. Restoration. And a quiet re‐silience that defines coastal communities everywhere. Today, as dunes are reinforced and the shoreline continues to recover, there is a deeper appreciation for what exists here—and what it takes to preserve it. The old ocean fishing pier, currently being rebuilt, will once again become a major attraction and a defining landmark for Flagler Beach, recon‐necting the community with one of its most beloved gathering places.
That awareness adds another layer to the experience of visiting. This is not a manufac‐tured destination. It is a living, evolving place. And finally, after decades of mostly unused space where once stood a beloved oceanfront hotel, a new chapter has begun with the ar‐rival of the Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Flagler Beach, bringing renewed energy while respecting the spirit of the coastline.
This part of Florida’s northern coast is not trying to be anything other than what it is. You
feel it in the sunrise over the ocean, when the beach is nearly empty and the only sounds are waves and seabirds. You see it in the sunsets over the Intracoastal, where the sky shifts through soft layers of color that feel almost unreal. You experience it in small conversa‐tions—with a shop owner, a baker, a stranger in line who suddenly does not feel like a stranger at all. There is a simplicity here that feels increasingly rare.
Yet, for all its quiet charm, this stretch of coastline continues to grow. New visitors arrive, drawn by its reputation as one of Florida’s last truly authentic beach towns. Development edges in, as it inevitably does, bringing both opportunity and challenge. But, for now, the bal‐ance still holds.
Flagler Beach remains a place where you can slow down without feeling like you are missing out. Where beauty does not compete for attention—it simply exists. Where the experience is not curated for you—you discover it yourself, moment by moment. And for those will‐ing to take the time, it reveals itself fully.
Montauk will always be part of my story. But this is where the story continues—not as a replacement, but as a rediscovery. Because sometimes, the most meaningful journeys are not about finding some‐thing new. They are about finding something real.
www.visitflagler.com • www.visitmontauk.org
Until next month from another interesting location.
