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WHALE WATCHING CRUISES
Join the Viking Fleet and CRESLI (Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island) on a true family adventure! We will pass the Montauk Lighthouse looking for whales, dolphin, turtles and seabirds in their natural environment. A qualified marine biologist will narrate the tour and answer all of your questions. Please remember to bring sunblock, a hat, a layer and sunglasses. 2pm trips are 5 hours/ 10am trips are 6 hours. Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard on the 2pm trips! Sailing through September 14th. For Information and Booking, go to: https://vikingfleet.com/whale-watching/
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HIGH TIDE CHART FOR MONTAUK HARBOR SEPTEMBER
FISHING MONTAUK WITH CAPTAIN SKIP What a season so far and there's lots more to come! For yet another year the School Bluefin Tuna have not disappointed. The best part is that there's more than one spot to go to. You also don't have to travel 30‐50 miles offshore. Look for the Whales & Porpoise, because that's where the bait fish are. Giant schools of Sand Eels, Boston Mackerel, and Squid is what they're feeding on and it's in abundance! South of Block Island, west of the Block Island windmills has been loaded with whales and porpoise. The school Bluefin are right in there with them. Another productive area is just south of CIA and Habb's Ledge. Again, look for the Bird life and sea mammals, the Schoolies will not be far away. Anglers that have been using Diamond jigs and Ronzies are getting good results. Also live bait like Mackerel, Ling, Whiting, & Small Bluefish work very well. Schoolies will tear into the Ling & Whiting and the bigger Giant Tuna love the Cocktail Bluefish & Mackerel. When putting your baits out it's important to keep an eye on your fathometer to see what depth the Tuna are coming through at. This is very important, so you'll want to stagger your baits at different levels in the water column, that way you're covering as much area under the boat as possible. Use sinkers attached to the line with light rubber bands and use the proper weight for the amount of wind and current you have that day. You then can separate them by using balloons much like shark fishing, thus avoiding tangles. There's Carl's crew did great
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nothing like it when the Tuna takes the bait and the balloon goes down, then it takes that screaming first run, to get that adrenaline flowing! That's why we all love targeting Tuna. Back inshore the Striped Bass have been elusive but the big Bluefish just rolled into town and they are giving everyone a huge tussle. Diamond jigs and bucktails will get the job done. It's great to see the big schools of Bluefish again. Fluke fishing has been fairly good if you keep moving around playing the tide, definitely better than it's been. While waiting for the Fluke to come along the Porgy and Black Sea Bass have been filling the gap. Bottom fishing this season has been excellent and the young anglers absolutely love it because its instant gratification and keeps them busy! The weather has been very good so take advantage of it and go have some fun catching supper! ~ Tight Lines, Captain Skip www.adiosboat.com • www.facebook.com/adios.charters www.instagram.com/adios_boat/
Tuna Time
Joe & Son's Family Outing
Rob, son's Jim & Wilke crushed the Sea Bass
You can spot a rip current by the line of foam making a mushroom cloud in the surf.
SAFETY FIRST: • Know how to swim • Never swim alone • If in doubt, don’t go out
IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT
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NYS Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations Regulations as of April 7, 2026. Subject to change at any time. https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/saltwater-fishing/recreational-fishing-regulations
Atlantic Cod SIZE LIMITS ....................................................23” DAILY LIMITS ......................................................5 OPEN SEASONS ........................Sept 1 - May 31
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Black Sea Bass SIZE LIMITS ..................................................16.5” DAILY LIMITS ..................................................3, 6 OPEN SEASONS ......................June 23 - Aug 31 Sept 1 - Dec 31
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Bluefish (Including “Snappers”) SIZE LIMITS ....................................No Size Limit DAILY LIMITS ....................................................5* OPEN SEASONS......................................All Year *Anglers on board federally permitted party or charter vessels may possess 7 Bluefish, consistent with federal rules. FOUND/CAUGHT: At the bottom of ledges. Sometimes found above bass by drifting or trolling WHEN: Moving water in the summer BAIT: Drifting: Flounder, live eels, bergauls, black fish, clams, squid, Porgies, fluke
LURES/HOOKS: Trolling: lures, umbrella rigs, bunker spoon, large parachute, hopkins, jigs, plugs, buck tails, Carlisle, long shan 4/0 5/0 6/0 7/0 8/0. Snappers: Bridgeport, snapper hook 1/0 1,2,3
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Haddock SIZE LIMITS ....................................................18” DAILY LIMITS ..........................................No Limit OPEN SEASONS......................................All Year
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Monkfish (Goose Fish) SIZE LIMITS ............................17”/11” tail length DAILY LIMITS ..........................................No Limit OPEN SEASONS......................................All Year
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Pollock SIZE LIMITS ....................................................19” DAILY LIMITS ..........................................No Limit OPEN SEASONS......................................All Year
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SIZE LIMITS ....................................No Size Limit DAILY LIMITS ........................................................ No Limit for less than 27” TL. Greater than 27” TL shall not be possessed. OPEN SEASONS......................................All Year
SIZE LIMITS ....................................................16” DAILY LIMITS ..................................................2, 3 OPEN SEASONS ..........................Apr 1 - Apr 30 Oct 11 - Dec 9 FOUND/CAUGHT: By rocks, wharves or wrecks / By anchoring over rocks or near bottom structures WHEN: Spring, Summer, Fall BAIT: Crabs, clams, worms, Fresh hermit crabs LURES/HOOKS: Virginia 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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PARTY/CHARTER BOATS SIZE LIMITS ....................................................11” DAILY LIMITS ....................................................40 OPEN SEASONS..........................Sept 1 - Oct 31 ALL OTHER ANGLERS SIZE LIMITS ....................................................9.5” DAILY LIMITS ....................................................30 OPEN SEASONS ..........................May 1 - Dec 31 FOUND/CAUGHT: By rocks or wrecks WHEN: Summer BAIT: Clams, blood or sand worms, squid LURES/HOOKS: Sproat 1,2,3,4; Carlisle 1,2,3,4
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Weakfish (Tide Runners) SIZE LIMITS ....................................................16” DAILY LIMITS ......................................................1 OPEN SEASONS......................................All Year FOUND/CAUGHT: In deep holes/Anchor or drifting WHEN: Moving water in spring/early summer BAIT: Squid, sand or blood worms (whole), crabs, killfish, butter fish LURES/HOOKS: Drift: buck tails, rubber bait; Top: Sproat 2, 3, 4; Bottom: Carlisle 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 5/0 6/0. Use ultralite tackle & have fun!
SIZE LIMITS ............................................28” - 31” DAILY LIMITS ......................................................1 OPEN SEASONS ........................Apr 15 - Dec 15 FOUND/CAUGHT: At the bottom of ledges or holes / By drifting, trolling, anchoring chumming WHEN: Moving water, moon tides, full moon BAIT: Drifting: Flounder, live eels, porgies, fluke LURES/HOOKS: Trolling: lures, umbrella rigs, bunker spoon, large plugs, buck tails, parachute, hopkins, jigs, bergauls, black fish, clams squid
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SIZE LIMITS ..........................................19” 19.5” DAILY LIMITS ......................................................3 OPEN SEASONS............................May 4 - Aug 1 Aug 2 - Oct 15
CELEBRATING 68 WONDERFUL YEARS!
FOUND/CAUGHT: On the edges of channels and drop offs / By drifting with bait in summer smelt WHEN: Moving water (tide change) in the summer BAIT: Squid, sand eels, killies, shiners, smelt LURES/HOOKS: Buck tails, fins, rubber grubs. Carlisle 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, 6/0
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Pisces (February 20 – March 20) — This month you will experience increased inspiration and emotional depth. Embrace introspection and creativity, as your in‐ tuition may lead to stronger connections with others.
September 2026 On September 11, there will be a NEW MOON in Virgo. It's a great time to spruce up your life! Consider it a fun fall cleaning session to declutter your space and mind. Now’s the chance to set clear goals and start those healthy habits you’ve been thinking about. On September 26, there will be Full Harvest or Corn Moon in Aries. This is a potent energy of action and en‐ thusiasm. This phase signals a time of culmination and manifestation, prompting you to celebrate your achieve‐ ments and reflect on personal growth. Aries' assertive nature encourages bold decisions and a willingness to take risks, making it an excellent opportu‐ nity to pursue new adventures or projects. As the moonlight guides your path, embrace your passions and trust your instincts, harnessing this powerful energy for positive change in your life. ____________________________________ Libra (September 23 – October 22) — This month you will find yourself think‐ ing more of yourself deeply as the sun moves into Virgo, urging you to prioritize organization and personal growth. With the full moon in Pisces, it's a time for emotional healing and creativity. Em‐ brace change in relationships and be open to new intentions to prepare for the months ahead. Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) — September promises to be a transfor‐ mative month for Scorpio. As Venus and Mars align in your sign, expect a surge of passionate energy, prompting you to embrace new relationships and deepen existing connections. Take advantage of opportunities for self‐improvement and personal growth, but be mindful of your emotions, as they may run high. Trust your instincts and stay focused on your goals; this month can set the stage for significant change and empowerment. Sagittarius (November 22 – Decem‑ ber 22) — September inspires adven‐ ture for Sagittarius as Jupiter sparks a desire for new experiences. Embrace opportunities for learning and explo‐ ration, but stay mindful of finances and communication to avoid misunder‐ standings. Balance your adventurous spirit with practical considerations for the best results. Capricorn (December 22 – January 20) — You will likely focus on career and ambitions, with great opportunities for growth and recognition. As the month progresses, you'll feel energized to tackle challenges and set long‐term goals. Remember to balance work with personal relationships, as they may need extra attention. Embrace the posi‐ tive changes ahead! Aquarius (January 21 – February 19) — This month brings new ideas and so‐ cial opportunities for Aquarians. Em‐ brace collaboration and be open to unexpected changes that can lead to personal growth. Trust your instincts and let your creativity shine. 8 ~ September 2026 ~ The Montauk Sun
Aries (March 21 – April 20) — This month you will have a burst of energy, igniting your natural drive and ambition. As the month unfolds, you may find opportu‐ nities to assert yourself in both personal and professional realms. Relationships could deepen as communication flows more easily. Embrace the challenges that arise; they’ll push you to grow and explore new territories. Trust your instincts, and don’t be afraid to take bold steps forward. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) — This month’s focus is on self‐care and emotional well‐being. As the month pro‐ gresses, you may feel motivated to reassess your priori‐ ties and strengthen your foundations. This is a great time to indulge in creative pursuits and share your talents with others. Relationships could flourish with open com‐ munication, fostering deeper connections. Stay grounded and embrace the changes ahead; they will lead to per‐ sonal growth and stability. Gemini (May 22 – June 21) — You will find yourself in‐ quisitive and frisky, making it a great month for social connections and new ideas. Networking and collabora‐ tion will flourish as communication flows easily. Stay open to unexpected opportunities and let your adaptabil‐ ity guide you through exciting adventures.
Cancer (June 22 – July 22) — This month there will be a focus to reflect on emotions and strengthen personal connections. With opportunities for creativity rising, it’s a great time to explore new interests. Trust your intuition as you embrace positive changes this month. Leo (July 23 – August 23) — This month’s spotlight is on creative pursuits and self‐expression. As new oppor‐ tunities arise, you may feel inspired to showcase your tal‐ ents or embark on a passion project. Social connections will flourish, providing a supportive network to amplify your ambitions. Embrace the spotlight and let your true self shine this month! Virgo (August 24 – September 22) — This month you will focus on organization and productivity. It's an ideal time to refine your goals and tackle lingering tasks. As the month unfolds, you may find new opportunities for professional growth. Stay open to collaboration and don't hesitate to share your ideas; they could lead to valuable connections. Francine Tesler "Psychic Business Strategist" "Integrating the expertise of a psychic medium and medical Intuitive, using innovative strategies to propel clients to business success and Beyond." FrancineTesler.com • 914‑469‑6693 FrancineTesler@FrancineTesler.com Psychic Business Match‑Maker!
In This Issue:
Serving All Of Montauk & The Hamptons Publisher: Ken Giustino
Editor & Art Director: Stefan Lonce Contributors: Capt. Skip Rudolph, Sue Giustino, Ken Giustino, Stefan Lonce, Debra Rose, Nancy Keeshan, Evelyn J. Mocbeichel, Lawrence Spiro, Debbie Tuma Ingrid Lemme-Chalut, Francine Tesler, Richard Lewin, Ethan Bell, Bonnie Brady ©2026 The Montauk Sun, Inc. www.MontaukSun.com Call us at 631-668-5077 info@montauksun.com Write to us at PO Box 2196, Montauk, NY 11954 We welcome your comments and submissions!
POLICE DEPARTMENT, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, NY ACCREDITED LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
E-Bike & E-Scooter Guide
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.
Whale Watching Cruises ..............................................................................Page 4 Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip ............................................................Page 5 New York State Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations ....................Page 6 Insightful Impressions...Astrology Outlook ..................................................Page 8 Hampton Jitney Schedule ............................................................................Page 8 The Origins of Labor Day ..............................................................................Page 9 Fishing Fun Aboard the Ebb Tide ..............................................................Page 11 Montauk Fire Department Corner ............................................................Page 12 Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose ............................................................Page 13 Montauk Movie “On The End” at Gurney’s Rooftop ................................Page 14 The Art of Porschia Denning at the Montauk Library ..............................Page 16 This Is Not Clean Energy! Stop Industrializing the Oceans ......................Page 18 Remembering 9/11, Twenty-five Years Later............................................Page 19 Where Is It? A Helpful Directory ................................................................Page 20 EarthTalk...Questions and Answers About Our Environment ..................Page 22 Escape from Paradise with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut ....................................Page 24 Montauk Entertainment ............................................................................Page 27 The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze ................................................................Page 28 Writing Tips for Younger Students ............................................................Page 30 Poetry Corner with Lawrence Spiro ..........................................................Page 32 Classified Listings ......................................................................................Page 33 Town of East Hampton Beach Fire Regulations........................................Page 33 Richard White Honored ..............................................................................Page 35 A Journey Through Books with Sue Giustino ............................................Page 36 At The Animal Rescue Fund Of The Hamptons This Month ....................Page 38 The Visionaries Who Shaped Montauk ....................................................Page 43 This Month with the Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt ......................Page 44 In The Kitchen With The Editor: Pickled Onions ......................................Page 46 At The Montauk Library ..............................................................................Page 48 Brain Waves with Debra Rose....................................................................Page 50
Individuals operating e‑bikes & e‑scooters: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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; must stop at red lights, stop signs and adhere to all other traffic controls; 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 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.
WHAT’S HAPPENING? SEPTEMBER 2026 3,10
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 4 Friday Classic Film Series at the Montauk Library. 5-7pm. Register at https://montauklibrary.org/calendar/. THE PUBLIC ENEMY • 1931 • Passed • 1h 23m. Directed by William Wellman. Starring James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edward Woods, Donald Cook, Joan Blondell 4, 5, 6 Gosman’s Dock Free Concerts. 6pm-12am: Don’t miss these local favorites for what is sure to be a great show. As always, this is a FREE CONCERT so bring your own seats, come hungry and enjoy! Friday 9/4: IREIESPECT - Saturday 9/5: JETTYKOON Sunday 9/6: GREYSON LITTLE 11 Friday Classic Film Series at the Montauk Library. 5-7pm. Register at https://montauklibrary.org/calendar/. YANKEE DOODLE DANDY • 1942 • Approved • 2h 6m. Directed by Michael Curtiz. Starring James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston. 12-13
The History of Labor Day Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor https://www.dol.gov/ Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holi‐ day to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well‐being. Before it was a federal holiday, Labor Day was recognized by labor activists and individual states. After municipal ordinances were passed in 1885 and 1886, a movement developed to secure state legislation. New York was the first state to in‐ troduce a bill, but Oregon was the first to pass a law recognizing Labor Day, on Feb‐ ruary 21, 1887. During 1887, four more states – Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York – passed laws creating a Labor Day holiday. By the end of the decade Con‐ necticut, Nebraska and Penn‐ sylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, Congress Matthew Maguire Peter McGuire passed an act making the first
Montauk Seafood Festival on the Green. A family friendly seafood event presented by the Montauk Friends of Erin and Kiwanis Club of East Hampton. 12-5pm both days. This year about 10 different restaurants and vendors will be featuring some of their seaside favorite dishes. Live Music each day. $5 Admission - CASH ONLY - Please no dogs under the tent.
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Friday Classic Film Series at the Montauk Library. 5-7pm. Register at https://montauklibrary.org/calendar/. MR. ROBERTS • 1955 • Approved • 2h 3m. Directed by John Ford. Starring Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powell, Jack Lemmon 18, 25 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 25 Friday Classic Film Series at the Montauk Library. 5-7pm. Register at https://montauklibrary.org/calendar/. ONE, TWO, THREE • 1961 • Approved • 1h 44m. Directed by Billy Wilder. Starring James Cagney, Horst Buchholz, Pamela Tiffin, Arlene Francis For information on Montauk Library programs, please visit: montauklibrary.org/calendar For more information, and more area happenings, please visit: visitmontauk.com
Monday in September of each year a legal holiday. Who first proposed the holiday for workers? It’s not entirely clear, but two workers can make a solid claim to the Founder of Labor Day title. Some records show that in 1882, Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a co‐founder of the American Feder‐ ation of Labor, suggested setting aside a day for a "general holiday for the laboring classes" to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the gran‐ deur we behold." But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many believe that machinist Matthew Maguire, not Peter McGuire, founded the holi‐ day. Continued on Page 44 The Montauk Sun ~ September 2026 ~ 9
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APPETIZERS Baked Clams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/12.48 Montauk’s traditional chopped baked clams
Blackened Scallops* . . . . . . . . . .18/18.72
Buffalo Shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15/15.60 Jumbo shrimp deep-fried and tossed in
Cajun Calamari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15/15.60
Point Crab Cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . .14/14.56
Blackened Seared Rare Tuna* . . .15/15.60
Fried Calamari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14/14.56
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
Served with The Point’s house marinara
BLT Wedge Salad . . . . . . . . . . . . .14/14.56
Nachos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16/16.64
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
Cajun Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20/20.80
Turkey Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19/19.76
Topped with guacamole, sautéed onions & bacon
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 . . . . . . . . . . .20/20.80 Topped with onion rings & blue cheese
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
ENTREES Fish & Chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24/24.96 Classic local fried fish of the day served with crispy french fries and coleslaw
Half Roasted Chicken . . . . . . . . . .28/29.12 Choice of plain or BBQ style, served with creamy house-made mashed potatoes and local corn
16 oz. Strip Steak* . . . . . . . . . . . .32/33.28 Grilled NY Strip, cooked in garlic butter, topped with fried onions and served with seasonal vegetables and our creamy house mashed potatoes
Garlic butter & white wine sauce OR house marinara sauce sprinkled with parmesan cheese
Southwestern Chicken Salad . . .18/18.72
Buffalo Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19/19.76 Grilled seasoned ground turkey
Four jumbo shrimp served with cocktail sauce
Crispy Chef Rolls . . . . . . . . . . . . .14/14.56
Cajun spiced ground sirloin, topped with pepperjack cheese, pico de gallo & spicy mayo
98% lean bison
Shrimp Cocktail . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15/15.60
Iceburg lettuce topped with apple wood bacon bits, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese dressing & fried onions Add grilled chicken breast ....................6 Add grilled shrimp.................................8
SANDWICHES & BURGERS Our signature burger
Two Maryland style crab cakes served with tartar sauce
Steamed Mussels . . . . . . . . . . . . .15/15.60
All burgers served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and french fries Add bacon or cheese $1
The Point Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . .17/17.68
Lobster Quesadilla . . . . . . . . . . . .20/20.80
buffalo or Jamaican jerk sauce
Served with an original dipping sauce
SOUPS & SALADS
DJS ON WEEKENDS *SUNDAY BLOODY MARY SPECIALS*
Fresh lobster, shredded cheddar jack cheese, scallions served with sour cream and pico de gallo
Crispy calamari dusted with cajun spice, banana peppers, pico de gallo and sweet chili sauce
Fresh local tuna served over sesame ginger dressed greens
SUNDAY TICKET
Tex Mex Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20/20.80
Your choice of southwest chicken, served with chipotle ranch OR philly cheese steak served with BBQ sauce
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
Buffalo Chicken Wrap . . . . . . . . .17/17.68 Crispy deep fried Buffalo chicken strips wrapped in a tortilla with bacon, lettuce, tomato & blue cheese dressing
Sesame Rare Tuna Steak* . . . . . .29/30.16 Fresh local tuna, sesame coated and topped with a soy garlic glaze, served with seasonal vegetables and our creamy house mashed potatoes
Skirt Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30/31.20 10 oz. Skirt Steak marinated in our own unique blend of spices. Served with mashed potatoes and southwest corn
Four mini cheeseburgers served with pickles
Chicken Tenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/12.48 Served with BBQ or honey mustard
Steak Tidbits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15/15.60 Bite size pieces of marinated steak with a small porton of blue cheese dressed mesclun greens
Fried Pickles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14/14.56 Deep fried pickles served with a ranch dressing dipping sauce
Buffalo Cauliflower . . . . . . . . . . . .14/14.56 Spicy battered cauliflower served with ranch dressing on the side
Bavarian Pretzel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/12.48 Buttery, hand-salted soft pretzels, served warm with melted cheese dipping sauce and honey mustard
WINGS 15/15.60
Catch of the Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18/18.72
Monterey Chicken Sandwich . . . .17/17.68
Philly Cheese Steak . . . . . . . . . . .18/18.72
Fish Reuben . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19/19.76
Steak Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20/20.80
Grilled chicken breast on a bun with bacon, lettuce, tomato, american cheese & chipolte mayo Grilled chicken breast on a bun with bacon, melted cheddar jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & side of 1000 island dressing
TACOS
Diced vegetables, topped with avocado & swiss cheese
Sliders* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15/15.60
Grilled Chicken BLT . . . . . . . . . . .17/17.68
Five Point wings, two sliders & fries
Fajita Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20/20.80 Veggie Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19/19.76
Beer battered, served with marinara sauce
Point Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17/17.68
Worcestershire Burger . . . . . . . . .20/20.80
Topped with pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole & jack cheese, wrapped in a flour tortilla
Mozzarella Sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/12.48
Buffalo - BBQ Thai Sweet Chili - Old Bay Sesame Garlic - Jamaican Jerk
Choice of grilled or Buffalo style with cheddar jack cheese, served with pico de gallo & sour cream
Local catch of the day deep fried topped with melted swiss cheese & coleslaw on white toast
Topped with worcestershire sauce, sautéed mushrooms & mozzarella cheese
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22/22.88
Fresh local fish, cooked pan fried or blackened, with lettuce, tomato, onion & side of tartar sauce Shaved Delmonico steak with sautéed onions, peppers & shredded jack cheese on a garlic bread hogie
NY Strip steak sliced, served on garlic bread with fried onons & a side of our creamy steak sauce
Seared Tuna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22/22.88
Blackened local fish, spicy coleslaw, pico de gallo, jack cheese, drizzled with chipolte mayo
Blackened rare tuna sliced with fresh guacamole, pico de gallo, drizzled with cucumber wasabi dressing
Shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22/22.88
Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22/22.88
Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22/22.88
Avocado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22/22.88
Deep fried shrimp tossed in sweet chili sauce with bacon, jack cheese, and spicy coleslaw Seasoned sirloin, topped with street corn and cojita cheese
PASTAS Seafood Marinara . . . . . . . . . . . . .30/31.20
Local mussels, shrimp, and calamari tossed in our house marinara sauce, served over linguini and topped off with parmesan cheese
Creamy Seafood Pasta . . . . . . . . .30/31.20
Lobster, shrimp, and scallops sauteéd in a lobster bisque over farfalle topped with scallions and shredded parmesan
Blackened grilled chicken, guacamole, pico de gallo, cojita cheese, drizzled with chipotle ranch Deep fried avocado, melted jack cheese, pico de gallo, drizzled with chipotle ranch
Chicken Parmesan . . . . . . . . . . . .28/29.12 Breaded chicken breast covered in tomato sauce and mozzarella served over linguini
Lobster Ravioli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30/31.20 Light lemon and garlic cream sauce topped with scallions and parmesan cheese
Menu & Prices are subject to change.
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Montauk Fire Department Corner Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) This month I am more than saddened to have to report that 63‐year active Montauk Fire Department Member Harold “Herbie” Herbert answered his last alarm on August 9, 2026. Herb, who was 89 years old, was still active and involved with the Montauk Fire Department right up to his last days. Herb started his active fire department volunteer service in the North Sea Fire De‐ partment, in the town of Southampton, where he was raised. He left his active fireman service in North Sea to join the United States Army, where he served honorably in West Germany during the cold war period. He was also a proud American Patriot and was a member of the American Legion Post 419 for many years. Upon returning from Ger‐ many and being honorably dis‐ charged from the United States Army, in 1963 Herb purchased the Montauk Market on Main Street, and renamed it Herb’s Market. Any local or long‐term Montauk resident would know that Herb’s Market was the place to meet for coffee, breakfast, lunch and snacks. Who can forget the iconic “You can’t beat Herb’s meat” T‐Shirts that flooded Mon‐ tauk for many years? In 1963 Herb joined the Montauk Fire Department and was assigned to Com‐ pany No. 2. He rose through the ranks and served as Cap‐ tain of Company No. 2, even‐ tually transferring to Fire Police Company No. 6, where he served many years as Lieutenant and Treasurer. He also served on a broad variety of committees during his sixty plus years as a Member. One of Herb’s favorite positions was as the Chair‐ man of the Montauk Fire Department Scholarship Board. As Chairman since 1970, Herb was the steward for annual scholarships bestowed upon local Montauk youths attending college. Additionally, he was the Chairman of the Montauk Fire Department Benevo‐ lent Association, dedicated to insuring benefits for firefighters and EMT’s. Herb was laid to rest at Fort Hill Cemetery on Sat‐ urday, August 15th. I was honored to lead the Officers and the men and women of the Montauk Fire Depart‐ ment in a final tribute to our fallen comrade. I extend the Department’s condolences to Herb’s Family and friends. He will be sorely missed. See you next month, ~ Peter Joyce, Jr., Chief, Montauk Fire Department https://www.montaukfiredistrict.org/
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Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose Falling Back September is here, along with the warmest water, most powerful waves and more available parking spaces compared to the summer. The reward surfers have been waiting for all year long arrives in the form of hurricane swells and the end of tourist season. While the shift is not as abrupt as it used to be, the fall is a chance to enjoy local friends, fewer crowds and to surf in less neoprene before layering up for the winter. So what suit(s) are you wearing? Those out east know the secret is to have a quiver of wetsuits equivalent to that of your boards; spring suit, 4/3, 3/2, 5/4, hood, no hood, short sleeve, long sleeve, no sleeve, wetsuit top, to name a few. (And why aren’t there long pant short sleeve wetsuits for women yet)? You can stock up and select your gear depending on the wind, time of day, amount of sun, and temperature, choosing wisely what you keep in your arsenal. Having it all, including a variety of booties and gloves for the winter, is a nice goal. Ideally, you will have the very best which includes some zip‐free, five finger gloves and Isurus and much as possible. We find their Japanese Yamamoto neoprene and compression features both pro‐ tective and freeing, which makes a difference in an already uncomfortable environment.
When you move easily, you surf better and recover faster; feel‐ ing just as warm wearing less is a win on the northeast. Wea‐ ring a 3/2 that masquerades as a 4/3 or having a 4/3 with a hood when you are not ready for your 5/4 is a delight. The Isurus zip‐free is unique in how it is warm, flexible and easier to get in and out of, dreamy for a wetsuit. The zip‐ free seems to be the best travel suit when you are unsure of the temperature but want something super versatile. There are al‐ ways the winter surf trips that do not require a suit at all, but maybe that’s where the wetsuit top comes in handy or the spring shorty. Like discussions about the weather, wetsuit se‐ lection is no different, and it’s all about preparation. No one wants to get out of the water during a great session because they are too cold (hot, tired, or hungry). East end conditions are way too volatile to not have what you need. Also requiring care are those very suits, as year‐round surfers you need to manage your gear accordingly. Always rinsing it with cool fresh water, not hanging in direct sunlight, and never putting anything in the dryer after surfing. Avoid bunching or stretching neoprene during storage. You may want multiple versions of the same suit if you surf mostly in specific conditions. If you come across something you love, why would you want to run out? The same goes for suits as it does for waves. Happy surfing!
The Montauk Sun ~ September 2026 ~ 13
“On The End” at Gurney’s Rooftop by Debbie Tuma After premiering two times at the Hamptons International Film Festival last year, the popular movie “On the End” was shown for the first time in Montauk on August 13. As a collaboration between the festival and Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa, this feature length film was shown on a large screen on the beautiful spa deck, over‐ looking the ocean beach. A crowd of about 200 people gathered for drinks and hors d’oeuvres before the movie started about 8:30 pm, and eagerly awaited a screen‐ ing taking place in their very own town. “I heard about this film, and I wanted to see a full‐ length movie being made where I live,” said Stephanie Krusa. Chad Smith, drummer of the “Red Hot Chili Peppers,” who lives in Montauk, also at‐
Andrew and Daphne Silverstein, and Eitan Selinger
Milton Ferreira (left) with his neighbors on Navy Road
tended the film. Mark Russell, of HBO, was there along with journalist Sarah Koenig of the New York Times. Bob Feinberg, Executive Director of the Hamptons International Film Festival, thanked everyone for com‐ ing, and said that due to the popularity of this movie, they wanted to show it in Montauk. “We thought it only fitting that we should show this to the people of Montauk, since it took place there, and many people Debbie Tuma and Ari Selinger here may be familiar with the story,” he said. Also with him was David Nugent, Chief Creative Officer of the festival, who screens and selects the films each year that get into the festival. “We thought this movie was special, with a captivating story to tell,” he said. Ari Selinger, of Sag Harbor and Brooklyn, who wrote and produced “On the End,” said how happy he was by the enthusiastic reaction from his audiences during the festival, and also coming out this night at Gurney’s. He explained that he had heard about a fight between a Montauk mechanic and the Town of East Hampton, over the cleaning up of this man’s cluttered beachfront property, with cars and tools. The Town claimed it was an environmental hazard, and real es‐ tate agents were also trying to enhance the sales value of neighboring houses. Tom Ferreira, a longtime me‐ chanic who fixed cars of numerous Montauk residents, which he had along with tools and debris all over his property along Fort Pond Bay, eventually had this fined and confiscated by the Town. The movie is a love story about both Tom and his girlfriend named “Freck‐ les” being both diabetics and hard on their luck. Tom’s brother Milton also lived in his house, and their aunt lived next door. Tom was about to give up when Freck‐ les urged him to sue the Town, which he eventually did, and won. This film has a cast of amazing actors, including Tim Blake Nelson who played Tom Ferreira, Mirelle Enos, who played Freckles, Matt Maher, who played Milton, and Lois Smith, who played their aunt Trudie who lived next door. Tom Ferreira’s brother, Milton, at‐ tended the screening and said he loved the film. “It really portrayed what happened, and it characterized my brother and Freckles really well,” he said. The beautiful lighting, scenery, and music in this movie helped to keep the viewer glued to the screen. Ari Sel‐ inger’s brother, Eitan Selinger, was the lead composer, and his other brother Ilan Selinger, contributed the piano pieces. Ari Selinger said it took him two years to make this movie, and he wrote the script during Covid. He added that Tom Ferreira’s court case took five years, and that Freckles had already passed away and a few years after winning his case, Tom also sadly passed away. Selinger said that “On The End” is going into national distribu‐ tion, and will be seen in theaters across the country “hopefully by the end of the year.” www.ontheend.com
The view from Gurney’s Rooftop Deck 14 ~ September 2026 ~ The Montauk Sun
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COASTAL STORIES: THE ART OF PORSCHIA DENNING Where: Montauk Library Exhibition: September 2026 Opening Reception: Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 2–5 p.m. Live Music: 4 p.m. This September, the Montauk Library will present Coastal Stories: The Art of Por‐ schia Denning, a month‐long exhibition of original paintings and sculpture in‐ spired by coastal landscapes, community and the feeling of home.The exhibition opens with a reception on Sunday, September 6, 2026, from2–5 p.m. Guests are invited to meet Denning, enjoy coffee, tea and re‐ freshments, view the collection, and hear a live per‐ formance of her original music at 4 p.m. The artwork will remain on display throughout Sep‐ tember.A professional multidisciplinary artist and musician with approximately 25years of experi‐ ence, Denning brings people together through painting,sculpture, murals, live event painting, Paint & amp; Sip experiences and music. Her cre‐ ative journey has taken her through coastal com‐ munities in the Caribbean,California and New York, where water, landscape, wildlife and community have become recurring sources of inspiration.One of the most meaningful chapters in that recent jour‐ ney began on St.John. In 2023, Friends and members of the island community repeatedly en‐ couraged Denning to enter a Royal Caribbean art competition. She eventually entered, came close, but did not win. Now in 2026, Royal Caribbean in‐ vited her to compete again amongst artists from the Caribbean,Central America and Mexico. This time, she won the opportunity to create alarge‐scale orig‐ inal mural for their newest cruise ship, Legend of the Seas.The largest sea vessel in the world features Porschia’s mural of Caribbean birds surrounded by lush tropical fo‐ liage. For Denning, the achievement represents more than an inter‐ national commis‐ sion. It is a story about persistence and the power of community en‐ Continued
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couragement. “St. John is a community built on resilience. The people are independ‐ ent, strong and fiercely supportive of one another. When I was afraid to risk another disappointment, they reminded me that I had what it took and they encouraged me to try again” Denning recalls thinking when friends first encouraged her to enter.That experience continues to shape the way she thinks about her art. Having grown up in a military family and moved frequently, Denning developed a sensitivity to what makes a place feel like home. Her years on St. John and her summers in Montauk have given her two very different island communities through which to explore that idea.Coastal Stories brings that journey home to Montauk. The exhibition includes paintings of the Montauk landscape and com‐ munity, from the lighthouse and harbor to village celebrations and familiar local gathering places and people.The collection also includes World Map, a work that speaks to the larger journey behind the exhibition.Denning’s approach is impressionistic and atmospheric, using luminous color and expres‐ sive brushwork to capture not simply what a place looks like, but what it feels like to be there.Painting, sculpture, live painting, teaching and music are dif‐ ferent expressions of the same impulse for Den‐ ning: to create connection and invite people into the creative experience.“I didn’t get here on my own,” Denning says. “There were people who en‐ couraged me, people who believed in me, and com‐ munities that gave me places to grow.”Visitors may inquire about purchasing original artwork, live wedding painting,Paint & Sip experiences, music, murals or commissioned work.For artwork, commissions and additional information: ArtByPorschia.com Social media: @ArtbyPorschia
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This Is Not Clean Energy! The ocean is not an industrial zone. It is a living food system, a workplace, and a place where generations come to find peace. It feeds our families, sustains coastal communities, and connects the food chain from plankton to people. When we pound the seafloor with foundations, litter it with turbines, dredge trenches for high‐volt‐ age cables, install open‐loop cooling‐water intake systems and offshore substations, and flood it with construction traffic, the damage does not stop at a lease boundary. It spreads through habitat, spawning grounds, migration routes, and fisheries. What we put into the ocean can move up the food chain and ultimately come back to us. The federal government’s own Vineyard Wind supplemental review identified major impacts to commercial and charter fisheries, scientific research and surveys, navigation, military and national‐security uses, and search‐and‐rescue operations. It also acknowledged the possible loss of commercial fishing areas. It was approved anyway. South Fork Wind Farm shows what happens when those warnings are ig‐ nored: federal scientists found a high risk of population‐level harm to Southern New England Atlantic cod at Cox Ledge, it too was approved. The industrial footprint does not remain offshore. It comes ashore through sub‐ stations, high voltage transmission cables, and battery storage sites. Batteries do not generate electricity. They store it for a few hours and then must recharge from the grid. Thermal runaway can produce hydrogen fluoride and other toxic gases, while battery fires create hazardous waste, contaminated runoff, and serious risks to land and water. At Moss Landing in California, a fire damaged roughly 55 percent of 100,000 lithium‐ion battery modules, burned for days, flared again, and led to the largest lithium‐ion battery cleanup in EPA history. Closer to home, PFPrA was detected in four public drinking‐water wells in East Hampton. Three were removed from service, and the fourth was restricted to emer‐ gency use while the source remains under investigation. The Suffolk County Execu‐ tive has demanded that the East Hampton BESS facility cease operations, while towns across Suffolk County have turned to moratoria on additional BESS devel‐ opment. This is not environmental protection. We cannot industrialize the ocean, threaten our seafood, expose communities to toxic battery fires, and risk our drink‐ ing water, then call ourselves green. You do not destroy the environment to save it. We must stop before the damage becomes permanent. ~ Bonnie Brady, policy director, New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association
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Remembering 9/11 • 25 Years Later
by Ken Giustino
There are few moments in time that you will absolutely remember where you were. If you were old enough when John F. Kennedy was assassinated, you’ll remember: I was in third grade. When the news broke, they brought the whole school a block away to the Saint Benedict Church, told us what had happened, and then sent us home. On September 11, 2001, I was in my Westchester office. It was a sunny, clear Tuesday morning. Hearing a news flash about a plane hitting one of the twin towers in NYC, I turned on my TV and watched in real time as the horror unfolded. When the second plane struck the other tower, we knew we were under attack. Shortly after that, a plane hit the Pentagon. At that moment, I realized there could be many planes with hijackers synchronized to unleash their evil. Then Flight 93 went down, and I knew we were starting to fight back. Later, I learned that Tom Burnett, Mark Bigen, and other passengers tried to take the plane back from the hijackers. They gave their lives so other Americans could live. The government reacted swiftly by immediately grounding all flights, which I believe foiled additional acts of terrorism that were in progress. The next day I went to see for myself what was going on. It was eerie as I drove down West Side Drive; I was the only car because it was closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles and the press. However, traffic leaving the city was bumper-to-bumper. I parked the car on 12th Ave., where I sometimes park to check out the music on Bleecker Street. South of Bleecker, police blockades allowed through only residents, rescue workers, and journalists. As I walked South, I think it was about 18 blocks to reach Ground Zero; everything was covered in gray soot. Each block I walked was more desolate, and my footprints started leaving deeper and deeper impressions that reminded me of a moon walk. It truly looked like a bombed-out city, with cars, ambulances, and fire trucks parked along the road that were crushed by the towers the day before or pulled out from Ground Zero earlier that day. Fresh flowers were placed on the fire trucksalready mourning our heroes. An older woman was just standing on a corner, and it looked like she was in shock. I asked her if I could help her, and she just said, “God bless you”, and moved on. Two blocks from Ground Zero, only rescuers were allowed to pass. When the wind shifted, you could see the collapsed buildings, but when it blew the other way, they would disappear in the billowing smoke. Even with the respirator and goggles, I could smell the smoke from the pile of rubble that still had fires deep below the ground. In the air, there was an overwhelming feeling of loss and disappointment, yet at the same time, each person reached deep into their souls for the necessary strength needed to aid fellow Americans. The faces of some of the firefighters coming off the pile of debris told me Ground Zero could make a strong man cry, or a peaceful man hate. One firefighter walked past me covered with dust. He stood about sixfoot-three, and the expression on his face told me he had just visited hell, and that if he had the chance, he could crush those responsible with his bare hands. Our country came together and honored all of the heroes who selflessly stepped up to help their fellow Americans without concern for their own well-being. Each September 11th, we continue to honor the heroes and remember all of those lost on that day in 2001. September 11, 2001 sounds so long ago, yet for those of us who lived through it, lost friends and loved ones, or were part of the response, search, rescue, and clean-up efforts that went on endlessly, it feels a bit like yesterday. This is part of my article from the October 2001 issue of The Montauk Sun: I spoke to Charles Mancuso, an ironworker who had watched the news on Tuesday night from his Yonkers, New York home, and went to Ground Zero Wednesday morning. He said that the debris extended almost 2 blocks from where the towers stood, and it was like a battle zone. He was working in the area near the pedestrian crossing and assisted with the rescue of two firefighters who got trapped in one of the pockets while they were searching for victims. The cheers of the rescuers, which arose as the two firefighters were liberated from the rubble, were just too great for Charles to put into words. Retired iron workers who had worked on the construction of the towers 30 years earlier were also there helping. I also had a chance to speak to Dale, a police officer from Illinois. His partners were Joe Palfrey and Miranda, an 11 1/2-year-old canine search dog. They had driven straight through the night and went to work immediately; they looked like they had been to war. The only thing Dale had to say was, “We should find out who did it and pay them back.” Then he sat down on the sidewalk next to the building behind the fence [in the photo] and said, “We’re going to take a little rest.” I thanked him for coming to help New York. As I walked back to my car, through the barren streets north of Ground Zero, I felt great sorrow for the victims and the rescuers. This was truly an evil act. There could be no justification for this crime. I could only hope the people involved in this attack would be brought to justice swiftly. There is no turning back. They’ve changed the world forever. When I returned home, I turned on the news. The camera panned past Miranda, Dale, and Joe sleeping on the sidewalk where I left them some two hours before. They were there getting a little rest less than 1000 feet from where they would be returning to their search. I can only respect and honor all these volunteers who gave of themselves. They are truly heroes. As we reflect on 25 years, few, if any, of us will ever forget where we were the moment we heard the news of the attacks. For all, it was a life-changing event. Yet for many, their personal lives would never be the same due to the loss of one or multiple loved ones. Each year, as the list of names is read during the remembrance ceremony in NYC, we think of the affected families and all of the lost souls, as well as the souls of our soldiers who carried the fight back to the attackers and have given their lives, including so many who returned home with injuries. Now, 25 years later, we are still dealing with first responders and volunteers fighting and/or losing battles with illnesses that are attributed to the debris from the towers. First responders have such important roles in our society- let’s never forget to be thankful for all who put their lives on the line for us- our Heroes: Military, Police, Firefighters, EMS, Nurses and Doctors, and even the random person who jumps in when someone needs assistance. As we reflect this year, remember all of those we lost and their loved ones, and let's also find a way to support the men and women who stand up to protect us all.
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Box 449, Second House Rd., Montauk Gigi’s Montauk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2345 290 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk (at Gurneys Monauk) Gurney’s Montauk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2345 290 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk www.gurneysmontauk.com @gurneysmontauk Harborside Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2511 West Lake Dr., Montauk www.montaukharborside.com Hartman’s Briney Breezes Beach Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2290 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk www.brineybreezes.com Haven Montauk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 530-6844 533 W Lake Dr, Montauk www.thehavenmontauk.com Hermitage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 267-6151 www.duneresorts.com Hero Beach Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-9825 626 Montauk Hwy., Montauk www.herobeachclub.com Hither House Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2714 10 Lincoln Road, Montauk ~Open All Year~ Kenny’s Tipperary Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2010 West Lake Dr. & Flamingo Ave., Montauk Lenharts Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2356 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk ~Open All Year~ The Montauk Beach House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2112 55 S. Elmwood Ave., Montauk www.thembh.com Montauk Blue Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-4000 108 So. Emerson Ave., Montauk www.montaukbluehotel.com Montauk Manor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-4400 236 Edgemere St. www.montaukmanor.com Montauk Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2704 Box 672, Montauk www.montaukmotels.com Montauk Oceanside Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2896 S. Emerson St., Montauk bornfreesuites.com ~Open All Year~ The Montauk Soundview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5500 West Lake & Soundview Drives, Montauk www.montauksoundview.com The Montauk Yacht Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3100 32 Star Island Rd., Montauk www.montaukyachtclub.com Montauket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5992 Flamingo Rd., Montauk Ocean Dunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 267-8121 Bull Rd., Amagansett Ocean End Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5051 Ocean Resort Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2300 95 So. Emerson Ave., Montauk www.oceanresortinn.com Ocean Surf Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-897-SURF / (631) 668-3332 S. Emerson Ave., Montauk www.oceansurfresort.com Ocean Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 267-3448 Napeague Hwy., Amagansett www.oceanvistaresort.com Outrigger Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-4728 East Lake Dr., Montauk The Panoramic View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3000 272 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk www.panoramicview.com
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Rough Riders Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3650 on Fort Pond Bay, Montauk Royal Atlantic Beach Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5103 S. Edgemere Ave., Montauk www.royalatlantic.com Ruschmeyer’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2877 161 Second House Rd., Montauk www.ruschmeyers.com Sail Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2800 548 West Lake Dr., Montauk www.sailinnmtk.com Sands Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5100 S. Emory St., Montauk www.montauksands.com Sea Crest on the Ocean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 267-3159 www.seacrestontheocean.com ~Open All Year~ Snug Harbor Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2860 West Lake Dr., Montauk www.montauksnugharbor.com Sole Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6700 107 So. Emerson, Montauk ~Open All Year~ Sole East Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2105 90 Second House Rd. ~Open All Year~ Stone Lion Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2872 Edgemere St., Montauk www.harvest2000.com/SLI_main.html Sunset Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2500 80 Firestone Rd., Montauk duryeas.com/pages/cottage-overview Sun ‘N’ Sound Waterfront Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2212 P.O. Box 34, Montauk Sunrise Guest House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-7286 681 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk www.sunrisebnb.com The Sunset Montauk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 855-525-9757 540 W Lake Dr, Montauk www.sunsetmontauk.com The Surf Club Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3800 www.surfclubmontauk.com Surf Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2632 183 Edgemere St., Montauk www.surflodgemontauk.com Surfside Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5958 685 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk www.surfsideinnmontauk.com Wavecrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2141 / 2864 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk www.wavecrestonocean.com Westlake Drive Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2545 Wells Ave., Montauk White Sands on the Ocean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 267-3350 Shore Rd., Amagansett www.whitesands-resort.com Windward Shores Resorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 267-8600 www.duneresorts.com ~Open All Year~
RESTAURANTS, BARS & NIGHTLIFE 668 The Gigshack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2727 www.668thegigshack.com Anthony’s Pancake House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2823 1710 Main St., Montauk Atlantik-ós . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5712 126 S. Emerson Ave., Montauk www.atlantik-os.com Bagatelles at Gosman’s Montauk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(934) 336-4446 West Lake Dr., Montauk Bird on the Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5833 47 S. Elmwood Ave., Montauk www.birdontheroof.com Bounce Beach MTK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 647-8000 148 S. Emerson Ave., Montauk www.bouncebeachmtk.com Corso Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-1772 290 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk (at Gurneys Monauk) www.corsocoffee.com @corsocoffee Dive Bar Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8378 466 West Lake Dr., Montauk www.divebarpizza.com The Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-9778 Montauk Harbor, Montauk Duryea’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2410 65 Tuthill Rd., Montauk www.duryealobsters.com El Taco Olé . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8257 805 Montauk Hwy., Montauk www.eltacoole.com Fierros Pizza Montauk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-1601 54 S. Erie Ave., Montauk www.bladeandsalt.com George’s Lighthouse Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 663-2076 200 Montauk Point Hwy., Montauk (at Montauk Point State Park) Gin Beach Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 483-5111 467 E. Lake Dr., Montauk www.ginbeachcafe.com Gosman’s Topside, Clam Bar & Inlet Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2549 Montauk Harbor Harvest on Fort Pond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5574 11 So. Emery, Montauk Hero Beach Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-9825 626 Montauk Hwy., Montauk Inlet Seafood Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-4272 End of East Lake Dr., Montauk John’s Drive-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5515 Montauk Hwy., in village John’s Pancakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2383 Main St., Montauk Lobster Roll Restaurant (aka “LUNCH”) . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 267-3740 On The Napeague Stretch between Amagansett & Montauk Montauk Downs (aka 360East) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 483-5025 50 South Fairview, Montauk Montauk Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 644-5858 240 Fort Pond Rd, Montauk Montauket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5992 Flemming Rd., Montauk Monte’s at the Manor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5508 236 Edgemere St., Montauk www.montesmanor.com MTK Lobster House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5703 716 Montauk Hwy., Montauk Munch Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5009 The Plaza, Montauk ~Open All Year~
Muse at the End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5937 41 S. Euclid Ave., Montauk www.museattheend.com Navy Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6868 16 Navy Rd., Montauk www.navybeach.com Pizza Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2232 Ruschmeyer’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2877 161 Second House Rd., Montauk www.ruschmeyers.com Sail Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2800 548 West Lake Dr., Montauk 11954 ~Open All Year~ Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5707 448 West Lake Dr., Montauk Sand Shack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5177 717 Montauk Hwy., Montauk 11954 Sausages (Pizza) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-1144 731 Montauk Hwy., Montauk Shagwong Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3050 Main St., Montauk www.shagwong.com ~Open All Year~ Sole Backyard Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-9739 90 Second House Rd., Montauk South Edison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-4200 17 S. Edison St., Montauk Star Island Yacht Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5052 Star Island Dr., Montauk Street Food on the Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5653 99 The Plaza, Montauk www.streetfoodotg.com Surf Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2632 183 Edgemere St., Montauk www.surflodgemontauk.com Surfside Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5958 685 old Montauk Hwy., Montauk ~Open All Year~ Tauk at Trail’s End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5527 16 Edgemere Rd., Montauk The Beach Club Montauk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2345 x-3200 290 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk (at Gurneys Monauk) www.thebeachclubmtk.com @ldvhospitality #thebeachclubmtk The Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8707 364 West Lake Dr., Montauk @thecovemontauk The Fire Pit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Old Montauk Hwy. (at Gurneys Monauk) www.gurneysmontauk.com @ldvhospitality #thefirepit The Point Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-1500 Main St., Montauk The Regent Cocktail Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2345 x-3513 290 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk (at Gurneys Monauk) www.theregentcocktailclub.com @theregentcc Tillie’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-1729 290 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk (at Gurneys Monauk) www.tilliesrestaurant.com @idvhospitality #tillies Wave Crave @ the Wavecrest Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 483-5929 170 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk Westlake Fish House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3474 352 Westlake Dr., Montauk www.westlakefishhouse.com
CHARTER BOATS ADAH-K - Captain Dave Kohlus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631)-697-6315 www.HookerFishingMTK.com Adios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5760 Captain Skip Rudolph www.AdiosBoat.com Blue Fin IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-9323 Captain Michael Potts Double Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 324-8549 Captain Jim Fiore Elizabeth II Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(516) 817-1939 Captain Paul Bruno www.ElizabethIICharters.com Florence B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 324-6492 Captain Jeff Picken Hattrick Yacht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+1-561-MONTAUK Captain Tom Jedlicka www.MontaukYacht.com (666-8285) J-C Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(516) 903-4160 Jills Charter Boat Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8100 www.jillscharterboatservice.com Lady Grace IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 842-0237 LadyGrace4@aol.com Captain Mario Melito Michelle II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 466-0694 Captain Mike Saio Mon Tiki Charter Catamarans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2826 32 Star Island Rd., Montauk www.sailingmontauk.com Moondance Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(917) 601-4548 Captain Sal Trapani www.MoondanceCharters.com My Joyce III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(516) 641-2138 Captain Ken Hejducek www.myjoycefishing.com November Rain Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(646) 423-8806 Captains Stephen Ruiz & Jill Maganza Rusty Charter Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(516) 480-4977 Captain Jim Jolly Sail Montauk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 522-5183 Charters, Lessons, Racing, Sunset Sails 32 Star Island Road, Slip 412, Montauk www.sailmontauk.com Sea Wife IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 680-1025 At Viking Dock 462 West Lake Dr., Montauk www.seawife.com Susie E II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 523-8862 www.SusieE.com Captain Burt Prince Top Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 368-1315 Captain Steve Witthuhn Viking Fishing Fleet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5700 462 West Lake Dr., Montauk www.vikingfleet.com The Wake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-4577 www.montauksportfishing.com Captain Stret Whitting Wee Jack Charter Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 252-2536 www.weejack.com Sailing from Westlake Marina
PARTY BOATS Easy Breeze Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 644-1125 462 W. Lake Dr., Montauk www.easybreezecruises.com Ebb Tide (formerly Marlin V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2818 Montauk Harbor Lazybones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 500-0580 474 West Lake Dr., Montauk Harbor Miss Montauk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-1545 www.missmontauk.com Viking Fishing Fleet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5700 462 West Lake Dr., Montauk www.vikingfleet.com
AUTOMOTIVE CARE B & B Auto Service . . . . . .Night: (631) 668-2217 Day: (631) 668-1195 213 Edgemere St., Montauk, next to LIRR Station Marshall & Sons Exxon Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2990 / 2136 Montauk Hwy., Montauk
BANKS Chase Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5771 Montauk Hwy., Montauk Dime Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6400 3 Carl Fisher Plaza, Montauk M&T Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5300 746 Montauk Hwy., Montauk
COMMUNITY SERVICES Chabad of Montauk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 377-0511 16 N. Gravesend Ave., Montauk www.jewishmontauk.com Chabad of The Hamptons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 329-5800 13 Woods Lane, East Hampton www.jewishhamptons.com East Hampton Urgent Care Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 329-5900 470 Pantigo Rd., East Hampton Montauk Community Church (Protestant) . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2022 Montauk Hwy., Montauk Montauk Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2428 Montauk Historical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5340 Montauk Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3377 Montauk Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3705 Main St., Montauk Montauk School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2474 St. Therese of Lisieux (Roman Catholic) . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2200 Essex St., Montauk Signs and Wonders Church of God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3929 So. Emerson and So. Edgemere, Montauk U.S. Coast Guard - Montauk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2773
GROCERS / MARKETS / TAKE-OUT / WINE & LIQUOR Finest Kind Wines & Liquors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-WINE (9463) 552 West Lake Dr., Montauk ~Free Delivery~ ~Open All Year~ Goldberg’s Famous Bagels, Flagels & Deli . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5976 28 S. Etna Ave., Montauk Gosman’s Fish Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2447 West Lake Dr., Montauk Hampton Coffee Company - Montauk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8206 732 Montauk Hwy., Montauk www.hamptoncoffeecompany.com Herb’s Montauk Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2335 ~Open All Year~ IGA Supermarket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-4929 Montauk Hwy., Montauk ~Open All Year~ Joni’s Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3663 34 S. Etna Plaza #9, Montauk Left Hand Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-7007 83 S. Elmwood Ave., Montauk M&R Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8600 728 Montauk Hwy., Montauk Montauk Beverage Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 626-8127 www.montaukbev.com Montauk General Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-0900 669 Montauk Hwy., Montauk Montauk Village Vapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5900 716 Montauk Hwy., Montauk montaukvillagevapes.com Naturally Good Foods & Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-9030 38 S. Etna Ave., Montauk Tony’s Meat Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 483-5040 541 W. Lake Dr., Montauk www.tonysmtk.com White’s Liquors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2426 Main St., Montauk ~Free Delivery~ ~Open All Year~
HARDWARE, LUMBER & HOME IMPROVEMENT Becker Home Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2368 775 Montauk Hwy., Montauk Bistrian Materials, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-7950 86 Industrial Rd., Montauk Riverhead Building Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6800 94 Industrial Rd., Montauk
INSURANCE Nationwide Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 608-4240
MARINAS Diamond Cove Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6592 364 West Lake Dr., Montauk Lighthouse Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 722-3400 229 Meetinghouse Crk. Rd., Aquebogue www.lighthousemarina.com
Montauk Angler’s Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3232 467 East Lake Dr., Montauk www.montaukanglersclub.com Montauk Marine Basin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5900 426 West Lake Dr., Montauk www.marinebasin.com Montauk Sportsmans Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5348 414 West Lake Dr., Montauk Montauk Yacht Club Resort Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-888-MYC-8668 32 Star Island Rd., Montauk Offshore Sports Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2406 408 West Lake Dr., Montauk Rick’s Crabby Cowboy Cafe & Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3200 435 East Lake Dr., Montauk Snug Harbor Resort & Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2860 3 Star Island Rd., Montauk Star Island Yacht Club and Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5052 Star Island Rd., Montauk www.starislandyc.com Uihlein’s Marina & Boat Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3799 Montauk Harbor www.hamptonsweb.com/uihleins West Lake Fishing Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5600 352 West Lake Dr., Montauk
REAL ESTATE Compass Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2000 37 The Plaza B, Montauk www.compass.com Corcoran Group Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 899-0400 729D Montauk Hwy., Montauk www.corcoran.com Douglas Elliman Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6565 752 Montauk Hwy., Montauk Halstead Real Estate www.halstead.com Martha Greene Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2811 6 South Etna Ave., Montauk Montauk Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 204-8782 montauktrailer.com Saunders & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2211 764 Montauk Hwy. #4, Montauk www.saunders.com William Raveis Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-0500 Main St., Montauk
RECREATION Depot Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-0897 Edgemere & Flamingo Roads, in the old Montauk train station Hither Hills State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2461 (Camping) Old Montauk Hwy. Montauk Downs State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5000 (Golf, Camping & Hiking) Montauk Downs State Park Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5126 (court rentals, private lessons, clinics) tennisatthedowns@gmail.com Montauk Point Lighthouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2544 Montauk Hwy. Montauk Skate Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.montaukskateparkcoalition.org Puff & Putt Family Fun Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-4473 Montauk Hwy., Montauk Theodore Roosevelt County Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 852-7879 (Camping, Hiking & Museum Information)
RETAIL SHOPS: BAIT/GIFTS/CLOTHING/PHARMACY/VIDEO Air & Speed Surf Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-0356 Main St., Montauk Blacksheep MTK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-4364 3 Carl Fisher Plaza, Montauk www.blacksheepmtk.com The Embassy Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2323 Spanish Market Embassy & Euclid Sts., Montauk Endz Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6887 S. Etna, Montauk indy home montauk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8415 71 South Elmwood Ave. www.indyhomemontauk.com Kai-Kai Sandals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-4499 Main St., Montauk kai lani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-1518 Main St., Montauk www.shopkailani.com Kathryn Nadeau Custom Framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6383 S. Etna Ave., Montauk kellyb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5659 41 The Plaza, Montauk www.kellybmtk.com Key West Aloe of Montauk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6000 Main St., Montauk Martell’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-1248 Main St., Montauk MOMTAUK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 461-3984 131 S. Emerson Ave., Unit 3, Montauk www.momtauk.com Montauk Bike Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8975 Montauk Chemists Pharmacy . . . .(631) 668-8800 FAX: (631) 668-8801 7254 Montauk Hwy., Montauk Montauk Clothing Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-1281 Main St., Montauk ~Open All Year~ Montauk Corner Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6081 Main St., Montauk Montauk Daisies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6000 Main St., Montauk Montauk Surf & Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-9300 Main St., Montauk ~Open All Year~ Nibi MTK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 371-3039 88 S. Euclid Ave., Montauk www.nibimtk.com Star Island Yacht Club & Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5052 Star Island, Montauk Strawberry Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-MARY 697 Montauk Hwy., Montauk
Sunset SurfShack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2495 76 South Elmwood, Montauk www.SunsetSurfShack.com The 8th Drifter Corner of S. Edison and Main St., Montauk Vintage Pink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8200 787B Montauk Hwy., Montauk (Behind Montauk Clothing Co.) Wave Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5001 18 S. Etna Ave., Montauk Winick Fine Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5249 771 Montauk Hwy., Montauk
SERVICES East End Waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 749-5900 www.mildewbusters.com East Hampton Fuel Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 324-2420 22 Central Ave., East Hampton Elementary Tutor - Sue Giustino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mtksue@gmail.com Endz Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5880 South Edison, Montauk HAIRTAUK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 461-3984 In Home, In Hotel, In Salon Service Hampton Beach Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8075 Beach Chair and Umbrella Rental hamptonbeachservice.com Hardy Plumbing, Heating & Air Condition . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 283-9333 Serving Montauk www.hardyplumbing.com Henry’s Hair Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8955 18 S. Etna Ave., Montauk J&P Pools / Snow Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-1083 118 Fairview Ave., Montauk Kevin Ryan Pool Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-1134 Law Offices of Carl Andrew Irace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 324-1233 East Hampton, NY www.DWILawyerMontauk.com Lucas & Weiss HandyMen, Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-6665 283 Flamingo Road, Montauk Montauk Laundromat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-4349 So. Elmwood Ave., Montauk ~Open All Year~ Montauk Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-7950 86 Industrial Rd., Montauk www.montaukmaterialsllc.com Montauk Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8499 www.montaukplumbing.net Montauk Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 416-4106 www.montaukpool.com Montauk Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2511 The Montauk Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5077 www.montauksun.com Montauk Tent Kompany (MTK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5988 Petro Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 735-5651 www.petro.com Ray Serva Cesspool Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-1220 John B. Ward, Jr. Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-4399
SPAS / PAIN MANAGEMENT Body Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5311 240 Edgemere St., Montauk www.bodytechclub.com Deborah Thompson Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-4815 37 The Plaza, Montauk www.deborahthompsondayspa.com DeVa Spa Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 377-9312 EH Physical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-7600 6 So. Elmwood, Montauk www.easthamptonhysicaltherapy.com Montauk Bliss Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 238-5510 552 West Lake Dr., Montauk www.instagram.com/blissmontauk The Seawater Spa at Gurney’s Montauk . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-2509 290 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk www.gurneysresorts.com/montauk
THEATRES Montauk Playhouse/Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-1612 240 Edgemere St., Montauk
TRANSPORTATION Airport Shuttle Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 903-9198 Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc. . . . . .(631) 323-2525 / (860) 443-5281 Hampton Jitney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 283-4600 800 936-0440 www.hamptonjitney.com Long Island Railroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .822-5477 Montauk Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3738 Pink Tuna Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-3838 Viking Ferry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-5700
VINEYARDS AND MICROBREWERIES Blue Point Brewing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 475-6944 161 River Avenue, Patchogue www.bluepointbrewing.com Duck Walk Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 726-7555 Montauk Hwy., Watermill Greenport Harbor Brewing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 477-681 234 Carpenter Street, Greenport www.harborbrewing.com Montauk Brewing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 668-8471 62 S. Erie Ave., Montauk www.montaukbrewingco.com Pindar Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 734-6200 37645 NY-25, Peconic, NY www.pindar.net Southampton Publick House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 283-2800 40 Bowden Square, Southampton ~Open All Year~ Sparkling Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(631) 765-0200 39750 County Road 48, Southold www.sparklingpointe.com
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT OUR ENVIRONMENT Dear EarthTalk: What are some innovative ways re‐ searchers are removing microplastics from drinking water? ~ Bill J., Chicago, IL As concern over microplastics grows, so do efforts to avoid consuming them. Drinking water is a primary entry point for microplastic accumulation in our bod‐ ies. While we trust municipal waste water treatment plants to remove countless other contaminants, their ability to remove these plastics varies. A study by Ohio State University, led by Dr. John Lenhart and Megan Jamison, found that two‐thirds of microplastics in raw and treated samples were smaller than one microme‐ ter. Jamison noted, “We’re seeing a much higher con‐ centration of plastics in terms of particle count because we’re seeing a lot of those nanoplastics that have been unreported in other studies.” Given the uncertainties around current waste water treatment’s efficacy for microplastics, scientists are developing novel removal methods. One approach uses polymers originating from okra pods and fenu‐ greek seeds, which stick to microplastics, clumping them together for easier removal. This also presents a safer, biodegradable alternative to the current use of synthetic wastewater treatment polymers. Researchers at the University of Missouri have en‐ gineered a strain of algae that produces limonene, the oil best known for giving oranges their scent. It alters the algae’s surface, making it water repellent. When introduced to contaminated water, microplastics, which are also water repellent, adhere to the algae and can be removed. The creator of this algae, Susie Dai, aims to use this method to not only clean water, but
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also recycle the mi‐ croplastics collected into safer, bioplastic materi‐ als. Elsewhere, Princeton Engineering has discov‐ ered a way to us egg pro‐ tein to create an aerogel capable of removing mi‐ croplastics with 99 per‐ the uncertainties around cent efficiency. While Givencurrent waste water scaling this aerogel is a treatment’s efficacy for microplastics, scientists are challenge, Sehmus developing novel removal Ozden, a postdoctoral re‐ methods. Credit: Pexels.com. search associate, empha‐ sizes the product's potential. “Activated carbon is one of the cheapest materials used for water purification,” she says. “We compared our results with activated car‐ bon, and it’s much better.” While awaiting these innovations, there are ways to reduce microplastic consumption. Boiling water be‐ fore filtering it creates limescale, which traps mi‐ croplastics that at‐home filters can easily remove. This works best with hard water, but even with soft tap water, boiling can remove about 25 percent of mi‐ croplastics. Also, avoiding bottled water is an easy way to reduce your microplastic intake, as it is linked to higher microplastic concentrations than tap water. Fi‐ nally, addressing the source of pollution is essential to the success of the global fight against microplastics. Microfibers from polyester clothing are a significant contributor to water contamination. Switching to nat‐ ural fabric alternatives can reduce the microplastics entering our waterways in tandem with efforts to fil‐ ter them from our drinking supply. MORE INFORMATION: sciencedaily.com/re‐ leases/2026/05/260511213201.htm. ———————————————————
Dear EarthTalk: What is the Xerces Society’s “Leave the Leaves” campaign all about and how many sites participate? ~ Randy J., Newark, NJ The Xerces Society’s “Leave the Leaves” campaign asks homeowners, grounds crews, municipalities and campuses to rethink the annual ritual of removing every fallen leaf and dead plant stem. What looks like untidy yard debris can be essential winter habitat for insects and other invertebrates. Many butterflies, moths and bees overwinter close to where they spent the growing season. Fritil‐ lary and woolly bear caterpillars shelter in leaf litter; luna moths and swallowtails dis‐ guise cocoons or chrysalises as dead leaves; and mated bum‐ ble bee queens burrow only an inch or two into soil, where leaves pro‐ By leaving leaves and organic vide insulation. About 30 debris on the ground, we are percent of native bees promoting biodiversity and welcoming backyard wildlife. nest in tunnels and may Credit: Roddy Scheer. use hollow stems, dead wood or brush piles. The advice is not to abandon every lawn. Xerces recommends leaving leaves where practical or raking them intact into garden beds, beneath trees or into designated piles. Leaves can suppress weeds, retain moisture and return nutrients as they decompose. The group discourages shredding because mowers can de‐ stroy insects, eggs and cocoons inside the leaves, and recommends delaying spring cleanup until overwin‐ tering wildlife has emerged. “It not only needs leaves, it looks like a leaf,” says Continued on Page 29
ESCAPE FROM PARADISE with Ingrid Lemme‑Chalut
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA — WHERE HISTORY, HOSPITALITY AND SOUTHERN CHARM MEET Savannah, Georgia, has a way of slowing you down almost immediately. The moment we rolled into the historic district beneath towering live oaks draped with Spanish moss, the pace changed. Gone was the rush of highways and schedules. Savannah moves differently. People stroll in‐ stead of hurry, and even the warm Southern air seems de‐ signed to encourage visitors to breathe a little deeper and stay a little longer. We checked into The DeSoto Savannah on a beautiful, hot afternoon, and the city was absolutely glowing. Though it was still spring, temperatures felt fully summer‐ like. Outdoor patios buzzed with energy, while visitors filled the sidewalks exploring one of America's most at‐ mospheric cities. The DeSoto immediately impressed us with its welcoming Southern hospitality and ideal location in Sa‐ vannah's historic district. From there, much of the city un‐ folds naturally on foot. Historic squares, restaurants, churches, galleries and River Street all feel connected through Savan‐ nah's wonderfully walkable layout. Our chic accommodations offered stunning views across the city skyline and provided the perfect introduction to Savannah's timeless beauty. After settling in and cooling down, we headed to Franklin's for iced coffee, easing into Savannah's relaxed rhythm while watching afternoon life unfold around us. Savannah feels made for moments like these—lingering at a café table beneath the Southern heat while horse‐drawn car‐ riages pass in the distance and visitors wander leisurely through the historic dis‐ trict. Savannah is endlessly photogenic, but more importantly, it feels authentic. Unlike Continued on Next Page
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some historic destinations that can seem overly polished or curated for tourists, Savannah still feels lived in. Locals sit on porches. Students weave through the squares on bicy‐ cles. Dogs nap beneath café tables. Music drifts from open windows. The city's beauty comes not from perfection, but from texture, his‐ tory and atmosphere. Dinner on our first evening took us to Public Kitchen & Bar, just steps from The DeSoto and one of the city's popular downtown dining spots. Savannah's culinary scene has evolved tremendously in recent years, blending classic Southern traditions with modern influences, and Public captured that energy beautifully. The restaurant buzzed with conversation while maintaining the relaxed Southern ease the city does so well. Naturally, we ordered shrimp and grits—rich, comforting and served with the kind of Southern hospitality Savannah seems to perfect. After dinner, we wandered through the historic district on foot, one of the true pleasures of visiting Savannah. Warm evening air drifted through the squares while carriage horses clip‐clopped over the old streets in the distance. Gas lamps glowed softly against brick buildings and wrought‐iron balconies. Couples strolled beneath giant oaks while visitors paused beside fountains, monuments and churches to photograph the fading light. Savannah at night
feels romantic without trying too hard. The city's famous squares are perhaps its greatest treasure. Designed in the 18th century, they create pockets of calm beauty throughout the historic district. Each square feels slightly different. Some are grand and formal, while others feel intimate and almost secretive. Massive live oaks stretch overhead as Spanish moss sways gently in the evening breeze. Continued on Page 34 The Montauk Sun ~ September 2026 ~ 25
12th Annual
Montauk Seafood Festival September 12th & 13th, 2026 Noon to 5pm Saturday and Sunday
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Shagwong Live Music Wednesday & Sunday DJs Friday & Saturday Karaoke Tuesday Nights
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TAUK @ TRAILS END Live Music 5th Grayson Little 6 to 9 1st Tauk Tuesday 10pm 6th Chloe 6 to 9 3rd candy shop 6 to 9 David Higgins band 9 to 12 4th Tara Hack 6 to 9 7th Jam night David Higgins Band 9 to 12 8th Tauk Tuesday
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Robbie Harte Horizon Stage at Bethel Woods, Sunday, September 13th 6PM
Bartender of the Month Arriving in Montauk in 1999, Julie Chaigneau, known to most as ‘French’ Julie, is one of Montauk’s favorite bartenders. She left St. Barts for a job with Jimmy Hewitt at Shagwong, planning to stay for a year. After two years, she became the evening bartender at 668 for another six years. Needless to say, she never left! Eventually, she wandered to the harbor and worked for Dave at Dave’s Grill, not behind the bar, but in the kitchen making desserts. After about two years, she moved to East Lake when Dave’s relocated to the restaurant in what is now the Anglers Club Marina, where she did another two seasons bartending. Pulled back to town by Zum Schneider, she spent eight years serving drinks German-style before transitioning to Topside at Gosman’s. Over the next eight seasons, she caught the attention of both patrons and boaters passing through the harbor; shouts of "Julie!" routinely carried over the water. While she used to travel extensively in the off-season, purchasing her family home in the South of France two years ago shifted her focus. Julie now spends winters renovating the property, caring for her two donkeys, and helping at a neighbor’s farm to craft regional specialties like charcuterie and duck products. Above all, Julie cherishes the peace and quiet of her rural lifestyle. You can catch Julie these days at the Cove Marina's new spot, COVE Restaurant on West Lake Drive. Together with Brie and Shawn, she is part of a stellar team. Julie is famous for her constant smile and top-tier drinks. Her outstanding mixology skills and warm personality earned her a wave of nominations, making her the Montauk Sun’s Bartender of the Month.
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One of the most exciting, charming and highly anticipated fall traditions in the Hudson Valley is The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze. If you have never heard of it or had the chance to visit this unique legendary experience at the historic Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton‐on‐Hudson, NY, make it a plan to do so this autumn! Even though our children are grown now and have moved away, several friends of ours plan an evening to meet up, see the displays and grab a bite to eat, all at the same location. Perfect for adults, families with children and friends looking for something different to do one evening, this is a walk along a long trail of illuminated pumpkin displays in event history. Across Sleepy Hollow Country, a full slate of immersive events cele‐ brates the season and the enduring legacy of Washington Irving’s classic ghost story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. At The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, running for 44 nights in Croton‐on‐Hudson from September 18 through November 8, the ex‐ panded path features exciting new attractions. The Creature Feature Forest pays tribute to Van Cortlandt Manor's history as home to a drive‐in movie theater in the mid‐20th‐Century, in‐ viting visitors to meet a cast of classic movie monsters carved entirely from pumpkins. Nearby, Literary Lane reimagines familiar fables, giving classic children’s tales a whole new glow. On the lawn of the site’s regal manor house, visitors are invited to an interactive dance party. As part of its 2026 expansion, Blaze is more accessible than ever, with expanded value pricing of just $24 on se‐ lect evenings. Trailside, the VIP hospitality experiences The Gourd & Goblet Tavern and Headless Horseman's Hideaway return with all‐new menus. This year, the Monster's Mug pops up along the path, serving quick drinks for visitors. The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze is presented by Con Edison. Contributing Sponsors include JPMorgan Chase and Northwell Phelps Hospital. Hospitality Partners are Windrose on Hudson and Tarrytown House Estate. Bev‐ erage Sponsors include Captain Lawrence and Hudson North Cider Co. Media Sponsors are WHUD and The Peak. The Hudson Valley is a breathtak‐ ing location year‐round, but I think the autumn season is the most beau‐ tiful. During October the colors are vibrant, the air is crisp and there are exciting activities that enable vis‐ itors to be able to experience the magic of the season with a lineup of unforgettable events and tours tak‐ ing place throughout the month. They are all easy to combine with a visit to The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze. At Washington Irving’s Sun‐ nyside, daytime Legendary Tours offer family fun, including a shadow puppet film and a Legend‐themed exhibit. By night, master storyteller Jonathan Kruk and musician Jim Keyes team up for the outdoor per‐ formances of Irving’s ‘Legend,’ a dra‐ matic retelling of Irving’s classic tale. At Philipsburg Manor, profes‐ COMMISSIONED BY PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON sional illusionists conjure the super‐ OLDEST LIGHTHOUSE IN NEW YORK STATE natural during The Spirits of Sleepy SEASONAL EVENTS • GROUP TOURS • WEDDINGS Hollow Country: A Night of Legen‐ MONTAUKHISTORICALSOCIETY.ORG/631.668.2544 dary Magic, with all‐new magic and special effects. By popular demand, Continued on Page 40
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Continued from Page 22 Xerces pollinator ecologist Ray Moranz of the goatweed leafwing butterfly, whose camouflage de‐ pends on leaf litter. How many sites participate is harder to answer than the slogan suggests. Leave the Leaves is an open public‐education effort promoted through social media, yard signs and downloadable materials; Xerces publishes no registration total for every household, park or institution following it. Its Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA network is the campaign’s most identifiable distribution system. The latest completed public tally lists 426 affiliates at the end of 2024—224 cities and 202 campuses—but that figure represents affiliates able to use the campaign kit, not proof that every one ran a Leave the Leaves activity. The 2025 af‐ filiate report is scheduled for September 2026. Real‐world adopters demonstrate the idea’s flex‐ ibility. UC Davis encouraged residents to preserve leaf litter through its Bee Campus USA affiliation. Greens‐ boro, North Carolina, launched a pledge program of‐ fering Leave the Leaves yard signs to residents and businesses. Raleigh advises residents to rake leaves into beds, create a decomposition pile or leave them where they fall, while keeping heavy layers off turf and storm drains. Readers can participate by preserving whole leaves in low‐traffic garden areas, retaining some hol‐
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low stems and brush, keeping streets and drains clear, and explaining the intentionally wildlife‐friendly land‐ scape to neighbors. MORE INFORMATION: xerces.org/leave‐the‐leaves; beecityusa.org/leave‐ the‐leaves‐promo‐kit‐for‐affiliates/. ——————————————————— Dear EarthTalk: What’s new in terms of making the construction and maintenance of roads and highways more efficient and greener? ~ Wendy Streeter, Exeter, NH Highways are changing as engineers look for ways to make roads last longer while reducing pollution. In‐ stead of relying only on carbon‐heavy paving methods and fixing potholes after they appear, many road agen‐ cies are using recycled materials, smarter technology, and artificial intelligence (AI). These new ideas help
roads better handle extreme weather while cutting waste and lowering construction costs. One of the biggest changes is the use of recycled materials. TechniSoil Industrial has developed its "Neo" paving system, which mixes recycled plastic into road construction. The company says the process can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% while using about 150,000 recycled plastic water bot‐ tles for every lane mile of roadway. Rather than send‐ ing plastic to landfills, it becomes part of a stronger road surface. Old tires are also finding a new purpose. Along In‐ terstate 85 in Georgia, The Ray serves as an 18‐mile "living laboratory" where new transportation tech‐ nologies are tested, including Rubber Modified As‐ phalt (RMA), which uses crumb rubber made from discarded tires. Texas Materials has also created its Super Sand Mix, replacing more than 42% of tradi‐ tional asphalt binder with recycled tires and roofing shingles. These roads are more resistant to cracking, provide better traction, and even reduce traffic noise. As Allie Kelly, Executive Director of The Ray, explained in CNN's report on the project, "We see waste as a re‐ source." Scientists are also improving the pavement itself. Some new asphalt contains tiny capsules filled with bio‐based oils that automatically seal small cracks be‐ fore they grow. Other roads use embedded steel fibers that can be heated with magnetic induction to extend pavement life up to three times longer. Porous asphalt Continued on Page 32
We thank Anthony Desiato for supplying us with this rendering of the Montauk Lighthouse, eventhough he suffers from Peripheral Neuropathy and has lost the use of his legs and most of that of his hands, he recreated it, “painting” it on his computer.
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Writing Tips for Younger Students by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Here we are, school is back in ses‐ sion and besides homework the stu‐ dents have, parents must also be part of these assignments. Every parent wants their child to enjoy school, succeed and at the same time receive a wonderful education, but this doesn’t come easily. As most adults know, the key to being able to receive a strong and lasting education is through mastering two skills, reading and writing. They are the key to every subject children will have through‐ out their many years of grade, high school and beyond. Children enjoy new and challenging adventures and par‐ ents can excite them to learn by coming up with creative ways to entertain and stimulate the child’s thinking skills. Starting younger children with fun learning activities can set them on a path to success in seeking ways to expand their knowledge years down the road. When our children were younger, I would buy inex‐ pensive workbooks that had outlines for tracing letters or numbers to start them with writing skills. As their number counting improved, dot‐to‐dot books were per‐ fect for reinforcing counting and at the same time the lines drawn created a picture for them to color. When they attended preschool, the teachers had the children trace letters or numbers on a tray filled with shaving cream. This can be duplicated at home and adding a few drops of food coloring can make the cream more vibrant. To prevent finger staining, have the child wear plastic food handler gloves if you are coloring the shaving cream. A cookie sheet or serving tray is perfect for this activity. If you are at the beach, the child can practice letter or their name writing in the sand. As the child gets to rec‐
ognize the letters, parents can begin to introduce what sounds are used to pronounce each letter. Letters like m, f, s, and p are ones that easy words can be said to empha‐ size the letter sound. By stretching out the m sound, for instance, saying the words, mother, marble, monkey, the child will see the parent’s lip formation. The same for other easy letters, finding words the child can relate to and understand. Ask the child to say a word of their own that begins with the same letter you are teaching.
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More than just knowing how to spell and using proper grammar, writing entails descriptive details and interesting content. Starting a child at an early age to be creative is the key to being able to handle school writing assignments in the years to come, no matter what the subject will be. Since the weather is still nice outside, use this time for outdoor exploration and having the child re‐ late what is seen. This could be a simple day of playing Continued on Page 32
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Continued from Page 29 and permeable concrete allow as much as 80% of rainwater to pass through the surface, reducing flooding, preventing hydroplaning, and helping replenish groundwater. Technology is making road maintenance smarter as well. Intelligent Compaction rollers use GPS and onboard sensors to ensure pavement reaches the correct density during construction. Embedded sensors con‐ tinue monitoring concrete long after it is poured, while AI‐powered cam‐ eras and automated repair machines can detect and fix small cracks before they become costly potholes. New temperature‐sensitive paint and glow‐in‐the‐dark lane markings can also improve driver safety dur‐ ing icy conditions. Looking toward the future, government agencies are also beginning to integrate renewable energy directly into the transportation grid. Solar panels and piezoelectric energy harvesters are being installed along highway shoulders and beneath surfaces to capture clean electricity from passing vehicular traffic and sunlight. As Sean Weaver, founder and CEO of TechniSoil Industrial, noted when discussing modern eco‐ friendly paving methods, "I'm captivated by the idea that roads are one of the first downstream applications for recycled plastic that is bigger than the size of the plastic problem itself." MORE INFORMATION: www.technisoil.com; www.theray.org; www.ncat.us. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Dear EarthTalk: Have we already begun to see a significant sea level ~ Martin Smith, Detroit, MI rise as a result of climate change? According to the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), sea levels have been relatively well‐documented throughout the course of human history, making the recent sea level rise particularly noticeable. Since 1880, the global average sea level has risen by around eight to nine inches. According to the NOAA, sea level rise may be caused by factors such as “ground settling, upstream flood control, erosion [and] regional ocean currents” on a more regional level. On a world‐wide scale, global warming due to extensive human emissions of greenhouse gases has led to the atmosphere increasingly trapping heat, and warming the ocean. As seawater gets warmer, it ex‐ pands, increasing the sea level. Similarly, per SeaLevelRise.org. glaciers and ice sheets melt rapidly when faced by warmer seawater, which in‐ tensifies the rate of sea level rise. In a CNN interview, Benjamin Ham‐ lington, a scientist in the Sea Level & Ice Group at NASA stated, “It’s like we’re putting our foot on the gas pedal,” regarding the rate of sea level rise due to global warming. While natural climate cycles contribute to sea level rise, it is exacerbated by human action. However, sea level has consistently fluctuated with the Earth’s cli‐ mate cycles, rising during warm periods and sinking during cool ones. With the definitive global increase in sea level, and the accelerated rate at which it is occurring, its clear that climate change and its human‐ driven exacerbation are at least partially responsible for sea level rise. Greenland’s and the Antarctic ice sheets are particularly concerning with regard to the animals there. Polar bears rely on sea ice for hunting, mat‐ ing and resting. The glacial loss that contributes to sea level rise has re‐ sounding impacts for biodiversity across Earth. Further, it is likely that the global sea level will continue to rise in the coming decades, with sci‐ entific assessments projecting roughly another six to seven inches in growth of the global average sea level by 2050. This rapid sea level rise would likely lead to more high‐tide flooding, storm surges, and pressure on coastal ecosystems. Yet, sea level rise is not yet a catastrophe. Collective action can still significantly limit long‐term damage. By cutting emissions through a rapid transition to clean energy, increased efficiency, and protecting valuable ecosystems, we can slow warming and its impacts. In this time coastal communities can expand their resources and infrastructure, planning for the slow sea level rise coinciding with the Earth’s natural climate cycles. To help support these efforts, advocate for reduced emis‐ sions in your own community, and coastal communities near you. Sup‐ porting communities already impacted by sea level rise can help ameliorate the impacts of the rapidly changing climate, reducing their burden. MORE INFORMATION: sealevel.nasa.gov/news/280/rate‐of‐sea‐ level‐rise‐doubled‐over‐30‐years‐new‐study‐shows/. ——————————————————— EarthTalk® is produced by Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss for the 501(c)3 nonprofit EarthTalk. See more at https://emagazine.com. To donate, visit https://earthtalk.org. Send questions to: question@earthtalk.org 32 ~ September 2026 ~ The Montauk Sun
Love yourself attach combine Cling to life’s protective fleece The lights of life always shine Ever ours to refine. __________________
with Lawrence Spiro
Autumn by Lawrence Spiro
The first poem is about renewal. Renewal is life, and without it life ends. If you have any poems or comments, please send them to Larryspiro@aol.com.
Between summer’s dry driplet haze and winter’s swell before dimming days she puts on airs of spring and sways towards him; he comes near. His gaze is cold and severe.
Renewal by Lawrence Spiro
For Jill on Safari… by Don Intonato
The lights of life always shine with will and joy reach for peace ever ours to refine.
Jill
Renew your mind, heart, and time this day, in this place we lease the lights of life always shine.
I stayed home packing the boxes I will leave behind. The papers you left me to sign.
Straight toward, straight-a-way line passing lights that never cease Ever ours to refine.
While you fly over Africa in a balloon,
You decide not to decline you are to gain not decrease The lights of life always shine.
looking down at the giraffes running below with your girlish smile.
Being an Uncle
by Ethan Bell
Being an Uncle is a quiet kind of joy I have three nieces, three lives growing around me Three smiles I get to notice even from across the room I may not say much or always join in But I like being near them watching the moments happen Sometimes being an uncle is sitting close by know that I am part of something special Three little girls who make being an uncle really cool
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Continued from Page 30 outside and describing what was seen in the backyard. Ask the child while outside playing in the yard what was seen. Most likely the reply will be I saw some flowers, a butterfly and toys in the yard. To prompt the child into giving more detail, ask the child what kind of flowers and what color they were. What did the butterfly do and what color was it? What toys were on the lawn? Give an example and describe, I saw a black and yellow butterfly that landed on a pink flower and then it flew away. Perhaps the child left out a frisbee from the day before and a beach ball. Using more adjectives, the parent can describe the object to the child and add, I saw a round, blue Fris‐ bee and a red beach ball lying on the green blanket. Most children are verbal and when ex‐ cited about something will tell parents in de‐ tail about the experience. It is later when this verbal must be transcribed to paper that some children fail to express themselves in the same manner. No matter what your child has a chance to experience, it can be turned into a descriptive writing lesson. Simple trips to a local zoo, town carnival or even a visit to a new mall can be‐ come the subject of descriptive dialogue or writing for an older child. When we took our first trip to Disney World in Florida, driving
with three young children in the car, I took ad‐ vantage of this experience for an educational opportunity. Before the trip I bought three composition booklets and gave one to each child. At the end of each day, including the three‐day car trip, I had them each write a paragraph of something they saw, did or how they felt. We spent a week in Florida, so each night they had to do the same. The easiest thing for them to write about of course was the three‐day visit to Disney Park. Our middle daughter was only seven at the time and wanted to get an “autograph” from Dopey, one of the Disney characters we spotted in the park. She proudly held out her notepad for him to sign and “Dopey” just shrugged and shook his head, arms extended. Other people began to crowd for a photo with Dopey, so we had to move on. That night she wrote in her booklet, “I wanted Dopey to write his name in my book, but he would not do it.” It was then I had the time to explain to her, “He can’t write as his hands won’t bend to hold a pen.” (Disney char‐ acters don’t speak to the children, so he could‐ n’t explain the fingers are hard rubber, which young children don’t notice.) While the whole point of the notebook was to enhance our chil‐ dren’s writing skills, it also captured memories of their first exciting trip to Florida. Children love to learn new things and a creative parent can make letter recognition and writing fun that will also turn out to be a lifelong skill that only improves with time.
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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,
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or wood with paint or nails, nor wood or plastic pallets shall be used.
a fire be extinguished when wind velocity exceeds 10 miles per hour.
3. Metal, plastic or glass shall not be placed or thrown into the fire.
7. A two gallon bucket of water must be kept within 10 feet of the beach fire at all times.
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. The Montauk Sun ~ September 2026 ~ 33
ESCAPE FROM PARADISE... Continued from Page 25 Back at The DeSoto Savannah, we settled in knowing we had only just begun exploring the city. The following morning started with an excellent breakfast at the hotel's 1540 Room restaurant. Southern breakfasts are rarely rushed affairs, and this one set the tone perfectly for another day in Sa‐ vannah. Fantastic omelets, fresh coffee, warm hos‐
pitality and a relaxed atmosphere made it easy to linger before heading out. Unfortunately, temperatures had dropped nearly twenty degrees overnight, and light rain was forecast on and off throughout the day—perhaps explaining why our accommodations thoughtfully included umbrellas. After breakfast, we boarded one of Savannah's famous Old Town Trolley tours, which turned out to be one of the highlights of our visit. On a chilly morning, it was the perfect way to explore the city.
Our guide, Michael, a British transplant proudly rec‐ ognized as "Conductor of the Year 2024," brought Savannah to life through storytelling, humor and an obvious affection for his adopted city. As the trolley rolled slowly beneath canopies of giant oak trees draped in Spanish moss, Savannah's layers of his‐ tory unfolded around us. Elegant mansions stood beside churches and hidden gardens. Michael shared stories of the city's founding, Civil War history, architecture, ghost leg‐ ends and colorful residents from centuries past. Continued on Page 41
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RICHARD WHITE HONORED WITH THE ROBERT DAVID LION GARDINER FOUNDATION INAUGURAL LIONS AWARD Civic leader and preservation advocate Richard White was among the inaugural class of eight community leaders honored by the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation for his extraordinary contributions to the preservation of Long Island history. In a ceremony held at the Snapper Inn in Oakdale on August 13, White received the LIONS Award for his advocacy and stewardship of some of Long Island’s most significant natural historic resources including the Montauk Point Lighthouse. White was intro‐ duced by Mia Certic, Executive Director of the Montauk Historical Society. Legislator Ann Welker also praised White’s work. “This year’s honorees have all made unwavering efforts in promoting Long Island’s historic outreach and education,” said Kathryn M. Curran, Executive Director of the Rob‐ ert David Lion Gardiner Foundation in Riverhead. “Their vision, commitment and groundbreaking research has advanced the understanding of regional history.” In addition to White, they include: Jane Alcorn: The driving force in saving Wardenclyffe in Shoreham, Nikola Tesla’s last remaining laboratory, transforming a once‐threatened site into an internationally rec‐ ognized center for learning and innovation.
DARK ELEGY
Left to Right: Robert Kessler, Jane Alcorn, Constance Gibson Currie (seated). The Honorable Peter Fox Cohalan, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, Dr. Natalie Naylor, Kathryn Curran, John Remmer, Richard White, Georgette Lane Case, Hugh King
Georgette Lane Case: Riverhead Town Historian for more than two decades whose scholarship and stewardship of thousands of historical records, including Suffolk County’s Revolutionary‐era history, have ensured stories of the region’s people and in‐ stitutions remain accessible to future generations. Constance Gibson Currie: Distinguished historian, author, librarian and community leader who has advanced the preservation and interpretation of Sayville and Long Is‐ land’s South Shore history. Robert Kessler: Longtime president of the Yaphank Historical Society and master builder whose advocacy for historic preservation throughout Suffolk County has left a lasting impact on the region’s historical landscape. Hugh King: East Hampton Town Historian whose decades of leadership have helped document, interpret and preserve the history of Long Island’s East End.
For years, Artist Suse Lowenstein has opened her lovely secluded home and sculpture garden each day, right here in Montauk, for visitors to experience her very personal work of art ‐ DARK ELEGY. Inspired by the loss of her eldest son, Alexander, in the tragedy of Pan Am flight 103, from London to NY that went down over Lockerbie, Scotland in an act of terrorism, killing 270 people; this exhibit is a memorial to all those who have lost their lives to terrorism.
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A JOURNEY THROUGH BOOKS... with Sue Giustino
The Calamity Club ‑ By Kathryn Stockett Multimillion‐copy‐selling author Kathryn Stockett has done it again! If The Help left an impression on your reading life, then Kathryn Stockett’s new big‐hearted novel about the power of friendship and unbreakable women bold enough to stand up for their rights, The Calamity Club, is a must‐read.
Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression in 1933 Oxford, Mississippi, 11‐year‐old Meg Lefleur learns the hard way that life isn’t easy and sometimes you can only rely on yourself. After being abandoned by her mother on Christmas Eve, then losing her elderly friend‐her only remaining lifeline‐ she winds up as one of the unadoptable "big girls" at the Lafayette County Orphan Asylum. Every day, Meg fights to keep her spirit fierce and to hang on to the hope that her mother will return. Despite being isolated by a corrupt orphanage director, this feisty, intelligent young girl doesn’t let her powerlessness defeat her. Simultaneously, we meet outspoken Birdie Calhoun struggling to keep her family afloat as the depression tightens its grip. Left behind by her sister, now residing as a socialite with her husband's family in Oxford, Birdie sets out to solicit financial help for Kathryn Stockett their struggling family. Surprised by the tapestry of lies surrounding her sister’s life, Birdie finds herself entangled in the needs of her sister and her new mother‐in‐law, as well as Charlie, a forlorn woman who’s down on her luck. Eventually, the fates of these characters converge with Meg’s, and Birdie emerges as the unsuspected link to new beginnings. As the characters grapple with poverty, systemic corruption, and hypocrisy, you’ll laugh, cry, and shake your head in disbelief as Stockett seamlessly tells this heartfelt story; you may even find yourself cheering. For additional information, go to: https://www.kathrynstockettauthor.com/
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Discover the best of the East End with seasonal festivals, local markets, live music, and community events that celebrate the beauty of the season. First Fridays on Love Lane Sep 4 | 6pm-9pm | Mattituck 80th Annual Shinnecock Powwow Sep 4-7 | Shinnecock Reservation, Southampton
Annual Garlic Festival Sep 12-13 | 10am-6pm Waterdrinker North Fork, Riverhead Montauk Seafood Festival Sep 12-13 | 12pm-5pm | Montauk Town Green
18th Annual WHB Festival of the Arts Sep 5-6 | Great Lawn, Westhampton Beach
20th Anniversary North Fork Foodie Tour Sep 13 | Locations across the North Fork
Alive on 25 Summer Block Party Sep 10 | 5pm-9pm | Main Street, Riverhead
HarborFest and Fall Arts & Crafts Fair Sep 19-20 | 9am-6pm | Sag Harbor
San Gennaro Feast of the Hamptons Sep 12-13 | Hampton Bays
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This Month Animals of the Month MIKA: Mika is a beautiful 10month-old kitten with striking markings that make her truly stand out, from the gorgeous pattern across her back to the dark stripe running along her spine. Still a petite kitten, she's full of curiosity and always ready to turn the simplest toy into an adventure. Whether it's feather wands, jingly balls, or
anything she can chase and pounce on, Mika is happiest when she's playing. Her playful spirit is balanced by an affectionate side, too. Give her a little attention, and she'll happily let you scoop her up before settling comfortably into your lap for some quiet cuddles. Mika came to ARF through our Operation Cat program and is now looking for the loving family she's been waiting for. If you're searching for a kitten who will keep you smiling with her playful antics and melt your heart when it's time to relax, Mika is ready to make your home her own. SCOOTER: Scooter may be a senior, but this sweet boy still has plenty of pep. After the passing of his beloved owner, Scooter found himself back at ARF, and now he's hoping to find another loving family to call his own. Scooter is a gentle, sensitive soul who takes a little time to warm up to new people,
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The Jack O’Lantern Blaze... Continued from Page 28 The Headless Horseman Files: A Sleepy Hollow Whodunit expands its run this year and adds new morning offerings, giving even more visitors the chance to gather clues and uncover what really happened to Ichabod Crane. Twilight Village at Sleepy Hollow returns to Philipsburg Manor with more ven‐ dors and more activities than ever, alongside its signature fire performers, story‐ tellers, and a dramatic sound‐and‐light show recreating the Horseman's midnight ride. And at the Historic Hudson Valley Library, An Audience with Poe returns for an evening of storytelling and cocktails inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, pairing haunting renditions of The Raven, The Tell‑Tale Heart, The Black Cat and The Masque of the Red Death with complimentary themed drinks and treats. All events have limited capacity and regularly sell out; advance ticket purchase is required. Tickets are now on sale at www.hudsonvalley.org. The Great Jack O' Lantern Blaze: Hudson Valley fea‐ tures illuminated, individually hand‐carved jack o’ lanterns in elaborate, professionally lit displays throughout the historic landscape of Van Cortlandt Manor. Hudson Valley dates are September 18‐20, 25‐30; October 1‐31; November 1, 6‐8. The Gourd & Goblet Tavern is a sit‐down VIP hospi‐ tality experience set in an 18th‐century inn nestled along the pumpkin trail. It includes table service with delicious snacks, cocktails, and mocktails. The Tavern experience is recommended for ages 18+. The Head‑ less Horseman’s Hideaway is a spirited stop on the pumpkin trail that includes festive snacks plus cock‐ tails or mocktails. Photo‐ops with the Headless Horseman are included in this VIP experience, which is recommended for all ages. Entry to The Gourd & Goblet Tavern and Headless Horseman’s Hideaway require separate admission. FLEX and FLEX PLUS tickets provide access with no reservations required. Historic Hudson Valley members can access free standard admission tickets. Children 2 and under at‐ tend for free. The Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country: A Night of Leg‐ endary Magic featuring nationally renowned illu‐ sionists Mark Clearview and Nick Wallace, this magic show features all‐new tales and plenty of audience interaction. Snacks and drinks including alcoholic beverages are available to purchase. Premium tickets include a complimentary snack and beverage as well as cabaret style seating. Twilight Village at Sleepy Hollow ‑ At Philipsburg Manor in the heart of Sleepy Hollow, Twilight Village features traveling musicians and performers, a ro‐ bust market with food, drink, and souvenirs, and plenty of photo‐ops, including with the Headless Horseman. The Headless Horseman Files: A Sleepy Hollow Who‑ dunit ‑ On this 45‐minute walk through the historic grounds of Sleepy Hollow’s Philipsburg Manor, vis‐ itors encounter suspicious townsfolk—each with their own tale and motive for causing the demise of Ichabod Crane. Visitors work together to mine the clues and decide who they think the Headless Horse‐ man really is. Irving’s ‘Legend’ ‑ Performing amid the lush land‐ scape of Washington Irving’s estate, master story‐ teller Jonathan Kruk, accompanied by professional
musician Jim Keyes, brings to life the story of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in this outdoor, evening event, a perennial favorite. Snacks and drinks including alcoholic beverages will be available to purchase. Dates for Twilight Village, The Headless Horseman Files, Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country, Irving’s Legend are Oct. 2‐4, 9‐11, 16‐18, 23‐25, and 30‐31. Historic Hudson Valley members receive a 15% discount on tickets. Legendary Tours of Washington Irving’s Sunnyside ‐ Sunnyside celebrates its connection to Washington Irving’s classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, at this family‐friendly daytime event. Visitors can tour the cottage, see an original short shadow puppet film, and enjoy a Legend‐themed exhibit. You must be 21 years old to purchase alcohol at our sites and events. ID is required. ______________________________________________ Historic Hudson Valley, Westchester County’s largest cultural organization, edu‑ cates and entertains visitors through school programs, tours of four National His‑ toric Landmarks, and a wide variety of legendary experiences. Van Cortlandt Manor is at 525 South Riverside Avenue, just off Route 9 in Croton‑on‑Hudson. Philipsburg Manor is at 381 North Broadway in Sleepy Hollow. Washington Irv‑ ing’s Sunnyside is on West Sunnyside Lane, off Route 9 in Irvington.
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ESCAPE FROM PARADISE... Continued from Page 34 What struck us most was how seamlessly history re‐ mains woven into everyday life here. Savannah is not frozen in time behind museum ropes. People actually live in these historic homes. Restaurants occupy buildings hundreds of years old. Students from the Savannah College of Art and Design move between classrooms housed in restored mansions and former churches. Lunch brought us down to bustling River Street and Huey's on the River, one of the waterfront's long‐ time favorites. River Street itself is one of the South's most fascinating urban waterfronts. Old cotton ware‐ houses line cobblestone streets while enormous cargo ships glide along the Savannah River just yards away. Huey's carries strong New Orleans influences, fitting since its owner relocated from Louisiana decades ago. Sitting near the river, watching ships pass while enjoying lunch, felt quintessentially Savan‐ nah. One standout dish was the fried green tomato muffuletta—rich, indulgent and full of personality. And, of course, there were the restaurant's signature New Orleans‐style beignets, buried beneath what felt like a snowstorm of powdered sugar. Savannah's food scene understands comfort deeply, but it also knows how to layer flavors and cultures together naturally. After lunch, we explored two of Savannah's most entertaining attractions, each revealing another side of the city's colorful personality. First came the American Prohibition Museum, where interactive exhibits, vintage décor and fascinating stories transported us back to the Roaring Twen‐ ties, when bootlegging, speakeasies and hidden cocktails became part of Amer‐ ican culture. Savannah, with its historic taverns and rebellious streak, feels like the perfect city for such an experience. Later, we continued to the Pirates' House, where exhibits and stories sur‐ rounding Savannah's maritime history immersed us in tales of privateers, leg‐ ends and adventures on the high seas. Given Savannah's important coastal location and centuries of shipping history, pirate lore feels deeply woven into the city's identity. The experience added a playful yet historically rich dimen‐ sion to our understanding of Savannah. Upon stepping off Savannah's Old Town Trolley, we practically walked straight into the Old Savannah Distillery—and, of course, Marcus wasn't about to pass by without stopping for a tasting. Sa‐ vannah may be famous for its history and moss‐draped squares, but apparently a little moonshine diplomacy belongs on the itiner‐ ary as well. That evening, my husband treated me to a belated Mother's Day dinner at Savan‐ nah's iconic Olde Pink House. Even on a rainy Tuesday night, the restaurant was buzzing from the moment we walked in—a testament to the enduring popularity of this Savannah institution. The highlight from the start was the warm biscuits prepared by Ms. Bridget, easily some of the most flavorful and perfectly textured biscuits we've en‐ joyed in quite some time. I ordered the evening special: flounder stuffed with crab meat, served with mashed potatoes, pan gravy and French beans. Marcus chose the
famous chicken pot pie. Dessert, however, completely stole the show. The praline basket was ab‐ solutely wonderful and one of those desserts you keep talking about long after dinner ends. It was the perfect ending to a memorable Savannah evening in a beautiful historic setting. Savannah is not simply a place to visit—it is a city with heart and soul. Southern hospitality is woven into its very fabric. Beneath moss‐draped oaks, along cobblestone streets, beside the riverfront and within its gracious historic squares, Savannah invites you to linger rather than rush. And once you do, a part of it stays with you long after you've gone. For more information: https://visitsavannah.com/. Another travel opportunity we took advantage of came through my Trav‐ elzoo membership. I always enjoy discovering special offers and travel deals that make it possible to experience memorable destinations, unique hotels and exceptional getaways at a great value. https://www.travelzoo.com/ Until next month, from another interesting location. Yours in travel, Ingrid Lemme-Chalut Travel Journalist & Blogger Escape From Paradise: www.EscapeFromParadise.net The Montauk Sun: www.montauksun.com • www.facebook.com/ingrid.lemme www.instagram.com/ingridlemme • www.twitter.com/LemmeEscape The Montauk Sun ~ September 2026 ~ 41
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NW 52 /LEXINGTON AVE. SE 34th/7th AVE. (MACY’S) NE 34th/7th AVE. (MACY’S) SW 50th/PARK AVE. MID NO. 50th/PARK AVE. NE 46th/PARK AVE. 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. NW 40th/THIRD AVE. NE 40th/THIRD AVE. SE 41st/THIRD AVE. NW 41st/THIRD AVE. SE 42nd/THIRD AVE. NW 42nd/THIRD AVE. SW 43rd/THIRD AVE. SE 43rd/THIRD AVE. SE 44th/THIRD AVE. SW 47th/THIRD AVE. NW 53rd/THIRD AVE. NE 61st/MADISON AVE. NW 67th/MADISON AVE. SE 79th/MADISON AVE. SW 80th/MADISON AVE.
NORTH FORK LOCATIONS:
WOLFER ESTATE VINEYARDS
SOTHEBY’S
IGA SUPERMARKETS:
IGA SUPMARKET
GALA FRESH SUPERMARKET
139 SAGG RD., SAGAPONACK
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOT
54560 MAIN RD., SOUTHOLD 101 SOUTH ST., GREENPORT
JAMESPORT VINEYARD
THE MARKET
SUFFOLK COUNTY (OTHERS):
HILTON GARDEN INN
GREENPORT LIQUORS
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
ORIENT FERRY
HYATT
THE MENHADEN HOTEL
795 OLD COUNTRY RD., RIVERHEAD 2012 OLD COUNTRY RD., RIVERHEAD 1216 MAIN RD., RIVERHEAD
44 FRONT ST., GREENPORT
6 MAIN ST., EAST HAMPTON MONTAUK HWY., AMAGANSETT
STOP & SHOP:
RG/NY WINERY
BEACH BAKERY
112 MAIN ST., WESTHAMPTON BEACH
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
INDIGO HOTEL
CVS
BAGEL BOSS
MARTHA CLARA VINEYARDS
BEST MARKET
SHOPRITE
HAMPTON COFFEE COMPANY
DUCKWALK VINEYARD
LARRYS LIGHTHOUSE MARINA
STOP & SHOP:
2038 OLD COUNTRY RD., RIVERHEAD 1707 OLD COUNTRY RD., RIVERHEAD 451 E. MAIN ST., RIVERHEAD
RIVERHEAD FREE LIBRARY 330 COURT ST., RIVERHEAD
6025 SOUND AVE., RIVERHEAD 1830 W. MAIN ST., RIVERHEAD 6025 SOUND AVE., RIVERHEAD 272 MAIN RD., AQUEBOGUE
132 FRONT ST., GREENPORT 41270 MAIN RD., ORIENT 209 FRONT ST., GREENPORT
SOUTH FORK LOCATIONS:
87-131 SUNSET AVE., WESTHAMPTON BEACH 555 MONTAUK HWY., BAY SHORE 70 SUNSET AVE., WESTHAMPTON BEACH 231 MONTAUK HWY., WATER MILL
BAYVIEW FARMS
194 W. MONTAUK HWY., HAMPTON BAYS 167 MAIN ST., SOUTHAMPTON 67 NEWTOWN LN., EAST HAMPTON
PECONIC BAY VINEYARDS
WILD BY NATURE
KING KULLEN:
KING KULLEN
229 MEETING HOUSE CREEK RD., AQUEBOGUE 894 MAIN RD., AQUEBOGUE 31320 MAIN RD., CUTCHOGUE
31525 MAIN RD., CUTCHOGUE 25 EASTPORT MANOR RD., EASTPORT 472 LAKE AVE., ST. JAMES 460 COUNTY RD. 111, MANORVILLE
252 W. MONTAUK HWY., HAMPTON BAYS 52 E. MONTAUK HWY., HAMPTON BAYS
HAMPTON JITNEY
395 CTY. RT. 39, SOUTHAMPTON
SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL
PAUMANOK VINEYARDS
240 MEETING HOUSE LN., SOUTHAMPTON
MACARI WINERY
20 HAMPTON RD., SOUTHAMPTON
JAN'S CHINESE REST
2044 MONTAUK HWY., BRIDGEHAMPTON
RAPHAEL WINERY
2488 MONTAUK HWY., BRIDGEHAMPTON
PINDAR VINEYARD
2209 MONTAUK HWY., BRIDGEHAMPTON
GREENPORT HARBOR BREWERY
159 MAIN ST., EAST HAMPTON
1074 MAIN RD., AQUEBOGUE 150 BERGEN AVE., MATTITUCK 10095 MAIN RD., MATTITUCK 39390 MAIN RD., PECONIC 39935 MAIN RD., PECONIC 42155 MAIN RD., PECONIC
CITARELLAS
KING KULLEN
STARBUCKS COFFEE CITARELLAS
EAST HAMPTON LIBRARY 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
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
KEY 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
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The Visionaries Who Shaped Montauk by Nancy Keeshan
What is real estate development? You find out where people are going, buy real estate there, and when there is no path, you make your own. Sounds simple, doesn't it? It isn't. Real estate development takes capital, patience, a tolerance for risk, and perhaps most importantly, vision. You have to see what a place could become long before anyone else does. There is no better ex‐ ample of this than Montauk, where a series of bold visionaries saw po‐ tential in a remote, windswept corner of Long Island and helped create the community we know today. The story begins with Arthur Benson, a real estate developer and president of Brooklyn Gas Light who had made his fortune in shipping. In 1879, Benson won the bid for approximately 10,000 acres of Mon‐ tauk at auction for $151,000. Benson envisioned Montauk as a private retreat for wealthy friends who could come east for hunting, fishing, and escaping the city. He built several summer cottages near Montauk Point, including the homes that became known as the Seven Sisters, de‐ signed by renowned architect Stanford White. Benson and his guests were essentially creating the first path toward a very dif‐ ferent future for Montauk. One of those guests was Austin Corbin, a railroad magnate and president of the Long Island Railroad. Corbin saw something even bigger. He understood that Montauk's future depended on accessibility and struck a deal with Benson to purchase approx‐ imately 5,500 acres. His vision was to connect Montauk to New York City by rail. By 1895, the railroad had reached Montauk. Corbin had plans for even greater development, but his sud‐ den death in a carriage accident brought those ambitions to a halt. For a time, Montauk remained largely untouched. Then came another visionary ‐ Carl Fisher. Fisher had al‐ ready made a fortune through his Prest‐O‐Lite automobile head‐ light company and had proven that he had an unusual ability to see opportunity where others saw obstacles. In Miami Beach, he transformed what was essentially a swampy, mosquito‐filled stretch of land into a glamorous resort destination. Continued on Page 50
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CLASSIFIED LISTINGS CORCORAN REAL ESTATE GROUP: www.corcoran.com Helen Stubbman. Phone: 631-375-3778. Price: $2,890,000. Web ID# 926932 Coastal living in Ditch Plains - This is a great opportunity to own in the famous Montauk Shores Condominiums that sits on the Atlantic Ocean in Ditch plains. Easy and tranquil yearround or summer living awaits you in this 2 bedroom 1 bath standalone well maintained beach condo. The surf breaks are at your disposal up and down ditch plains beach and direct access to a lifeguarded area is only a stone’s throw
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away. Hear the waves crash from your deck or watch the whales and dolphins play from one of three common decks on the dunes. The community features two heated pools, clubhouse and a community gardens. One of the common comments from owners and tenants are, "this is a magical place that is hard to leave.". There is a low HOA's of $150 per year and has had strong rental income. Call for a private showing. Contact: Betsy Cronley. Phone: 516-220-7901. Price: $995,000. Web ID# 894498 MONTAUK OCEANFRONT ACRE WITH PLANS AND PERMITS - Survey attached is a TO BE BUILT Survey. 42 Surfside Avenue pres-
ents a rare opportunity to own an acre of true oceanfront in Montauk's highly sought-after Surfside area. This exceptional parcel combines a premier beachfront setting with the convenience of being close to Montauk's shops, dining, and transportation, making it one of the most desirable locations on the East End. The property is being offered with finished architectural plans and permits already in place, streamlining the process for a future owner to create a custom oceanfront residence. Building Permit in place is for 5 bedrooms and 3300 sq ft main structure, 585 sq ft attached garage, 420 sq ft gunite pool, and 197 sq ft pool house. With direct frontage on one of Montauk's most captivating stretches of beach, the site offers sweeping Atlantic Ocean views, soothing surf sounds, and an expansive
sandy shoreline just beyond your doorstep. Surfside is favored for its blend of privacy and accessibility, and 42 Surfside Avenue captures that balance perfectly. The lot provides ample space for a thoughtfully designed home, outdoor living areas, with a pool and pool house. The existing plans and permits add significant value, saving time and effort in navigating the building process. This is a rare chance to secure an oceanfront property in a prime Montauk location, with much of the groundwork already completed. Experience coastal living at its finest in a serene, dramatic ocean setting, and create a legacy beach home on one of Montauk's most remarkable shorefronts. Contact: Helen Stubbman. Phone: 631-375-3778. Price: $15,000,000. Web ID# 4407
The History of Labor Day Continued from Page 9 Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, New Jersey, proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. According to the New Jersey Historical Society, after Presi‐ dent Cleveland signed the law creating a national Labor Day, the Paterson Morning Call published an opinion piece stating that "the souvenir pen should go to Alderman Matthew Maguire of this city, who is the undisputed author of Labor Day as a holi‐ day." Both Maguire and McGuire attended the country’s first Labor Day parade in New York City that year. The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883. By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed a law making the first Monday in September of each year a national holiday. Many Americans celebrate Labor Day with parades and parties – festivities very similar to those outlined by the first proposal for a holiday, which suggested that the day should be observed with – a street parade to exhibit "the strength and es‐ prit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the com‐ munity, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day.
This Month with the Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt Saturday, September 5 – Adopt a Patch Work Session. 10:00 AM. Join us as we all work on cutting down any invasives grow‐ ing in our assigned Patch. Don’t have a Patch yet – one can be as‐ signed to you! Meet at the South Fork Natural History Museum (SOFO) parking lot, 377 Bridgehampton Turnpike, Bridgehamp‐ ton. Please bring gloves and dress against ticks. All ages and skills are welcome! For more information call Greg Bellafiore at 631‐ 283‐1200. Saturday, September 12 – Tree ID Trail Hike, 10:00 AM‑Noon. Meet at the LPG Nature Center, 1061 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike. Join us for an easy‐paced 3 mile hike along the William Sickles Tree ID Trail with views of Crooked Pond, Deer Drink and Long Pond. Leader: Arborist, Jackson Dodds. For more in‐ formation, call 631‐745‐0689. Monday, September 14 – FLPG Monthly meeting, 6:00 PM via Zoom. All are Welcome! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88283735393?pwd=eWlLNTVlOW‐ puNDVzZ0VHRDZkQUc0Zz09 44 ~ September 2026 ~ The Montauk Sun
Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civic significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedi‐ cated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor move‐ ment. American labor has raised the nation’s standard of living and contributed to the greatest production the world has ever known and the labor movement has brought us closer to the re‐ alization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pays tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and leadership – the American worker.
Saturday, Sept. 19 – Old Farm Road Cleanup, 8:00 AM. Help clean up the roadside along FLPG’s adopted road. Meet at Pox‐ abogue Park, 191 Old Farm Rd, Sagaponack. Bring gloves, bags provided. For more information contact Peter Wilson, 631‐553‐ 1393. Sunday, September 20 – Sundays at Two Program with Dan Costello. Energy healing techniques that are amplified in nature. 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. Saturday, September 26 – Full Harvest Moon Hike. 7:30 PM‑8:30 PM. Co‐Sponsored by Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt (FLPG) and South Fork Natural History Museum (SOFO). This full moon’s name is attributed to Native Americans because it marked when corn was to be harvested. At the peak of harvest, farmers can work late into the night by the light of this moon. Join Friends of the Long Pond Green‐ belt and SOFO on this one‐hour, leisurely‐paced hike through open‐field trails. 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@longpond‐ greenbelt.org.
Coastal Sanctuary: 1.5 Blocks from the Ocean - Experience the Montauk lifestyle in this charming 3-bedroom home, perfectly situated less than 1,000 feet from the Atlantic Ocean with private beach rights. This residence has partial ocean views and offers a nice blend of Zen tranquility and beachy vibes. The elevated living area, designed by a family member, offers comfort and natural lighting for a cozy gathering alongside the wood burning stove. The Kitchen features a cathedral wood paneled ceiling adding warmth to this open layout with an expansive island and dining space creating the perfect entertaining place to gather with family and friends. Just through wood framed sliding doors you will find a beautiful specimen tree and gardens with decking ideal for alfresco dining. Down the hallway, you will find the primary bedroom featuring an ensuite bathroom with a soaker tub and glass door sliders that lead to a private deck. Two additional guest rooms provide plenty of space for family and visitors. This Hither hills property has a proven record of strong rental income because of its charm and its proximity to the beautiful Hither Hills ocean beaches. Call for an appointment to see and own this Gem by the sea. Contacts: Betsy Cronley & Jeanne Corin 516-220-7901 | 516-353-0533. Price: $2,250,000 Web ID# 932224 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. Continued on Next Page
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CORCORAN REAL ESTATE GROUP: www.corcoran.com 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: 631-375-3778. Price: $3,200,000. Web ID# 931038 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, perfectly 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 Elegantly renovated and set on a lush 0.71-acre hillside parcel bordering preserved land, this three-bedroom, three-and-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 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: 516-5211167. Price: $3,200,000. 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: $1,250,000 . Web ID# 919755 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 co-op. 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 wraparound 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: 631375-3778 | 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 buildable 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: 631-807-4635 / Price: $3,995,000 / Web ID# 924715
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
THE KEESHAN TEAM AT COMPASS: 516.885.4152 Nancy.Keeshan@compass.com HITHER HILLS VACANT PROPERTY: Buildable parcel, no special permits needed. One of the last lots available. Call for more information and . Asking $1.8m . Nancy Keeshan /Compass 516-885-4152 The Montauk Sun ~ September 2026 ~ 45
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montauk born and raised I love vinegar! My entire family does, right down to my youngest grandnephew who, at his first birth‐ day party, was sitting on my lap, picking up the greens from my salad plate, licking them, and putting them back. His father said, “It’s the vinegar. He loves vinegar and he knows it’s in salad dressing.” It must be our Eastern European heritage. Anyway, I make my own refrigerator cucumber pickles. The doctor said to watch my salt intake but how do I do that and still have my pickles? So, I make my own using very little salt. I figured I could do the same with other vegetables. Why not onions? I use these onions with everything…burgers, sand‐ wiches, salads, I’ll chop some and use them in tuna, egg and chicken salads, on top of eggs, with steak, chicken, pork (They’re especially good with a pork chop.) with just about every‐ thing. They’ve become another con‐ diment in my house. I’ll even just take a fork and eat them out of the jar. The slightly sweet taste from the sugar used in the brine along with the vinegar is delicious. The best thing is that they keep in the refrigerator for about a month, although I can’t seem to keep a jar around for longer than a week. Also, after a few days, try using some of the brine out of the jar to make your favorite vinai‐ grette. It’s delicious. This recipe makes a quart jar. Of course, you can use any heat proof container with a lid you have if you don’t have Mason jars. I recommend you add these to your col‐ lection of condiments. 46 ~ September 2026 ~ The Montauk Sun
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PICKLED RED ONIONS INGREDIENTS: •
4 Medium Red Onions very thinly sliced
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1 Cup Cider Vinegar 1 Cup Water ¼ Cup White Sugar 2 Tablespoons Salt (Sea Salt is great if you have it.) 1 Garlic Clove, crushed (optional) ¼ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
(or onions of your choice)
DIRECTIONS: 1 Slice the onions as thinly as you can. If you have a mandolin this is the time to take it out. If not, just use a knife and remember that patience is a virtue… and keeps all your fingers on your hands. Stuff the sliced onions into the Mason jar as tightly as you can
along with the crushed Garlic Clove. (They’re going to shrink slightly when the warm brine hits them.) 2 Heat the Vinegar, Water, Sugar, Salt and Red Pepper Flakes (if using) over medium heat. Stir the mixture to be sure the salt and sugar are completely dissolved. You just want to heat the mix‐ ture to a simmer, not to a boil. 3 Pour the heated brine into the already packed mason jar, making sure the onions are covered. (Some will float to the top, that’s fine). Put the lid on the jar, or container, and set aside until it cools to room temperature. They’re already ready to eat at this point! Of course, they get better and more tender as they sit in the refrigerator. Enjoy
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THE PUBLIC ENEMY 1931 • Passed • 1h 23m Directed by William Wellman James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edward Woods, Donald Cook, Joan Blondell A ruthless young Chicago gangster rises in the ranks of organized crime during Prohibition. Cagney's per‐ formance is considered one of the most ferocious and iconic in Hollywood history. The Public Enemy was se‐ lected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "cul‐ turally, historically, or aesthetically significant." September 11 @ 5PM
YANKEE DOODLE DANDY 1942 • Approved • 2h 6m Directed by Michael Curtiz James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston This biography of song‐and‐dance man George M. Cohan was James Cagney's favorite film. With its stir‐ ring patriotic musical numbers and Cagney's bravura performance, Yankee Doodle Dandy raised morale dur‐ ing World War II and became the top‐grossing movie of 1942. It received Academy Awards for Best Actor (Cag‐ ney), Best Original Music Score, and Best Sound Recording, and was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Original Song.
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ONE, TWO, THREE 1961 • Approved • 1h 44m Directed by Billy Wilder James Cagney, Horst Buchholz, Pamela Tiffin, Arlene Francis During the Cold War in West Berlin, just before the Ber‐ lin Wall was built, an executive for Coca‐Cola is put in charge of the daughter of his boss, a situation that could ruin his career. A political satire of an international cri‐ sis, the anti‐Russian film was considered controversial when it was released. Variety called it "a fast‐paced, high‐pitched, hard‐hitting, lighthearted farce crammed with topical gags and spiced with satirical overtones." This was Cagney's penultimate film role until Ragtime (1981). _______________________________________________
BOOK ‘TAUK WITH CAROLYN: Thursday, September 24 · 4:00 – 5:00pm Join Carolyn in a friendly discussion of this month's Book Group title. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton (1862‐1937) The Age of Innocence is a love story set in New York City during the Gilded Age. In the novel, Newland Archer's struggles to remain faithful to his beautiful but conventional wife and his desire for her fascinating cousin, the Countess Ellen Olenska. In 1921, Edith Wharton was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Literature for The Age of Innocence. Available from Live‑brary in Print, eBook, Large Print, eAudiobook, Audiobook & Playaway _______________________________________________
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Classic Montauk Elegance Beautiful lake views | 5 BR | 6 BA | 4,300 SF | Gourmet kitchen with custom mahogany cabinets | Elevator | Finished lower level | Heated 2-car garage | Whole house generator | .62-acre with room for pool | $5,500,000 | Web# 924820 GABRIELLE J. PORTELLA : 917.327.7205
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In 1925, Fisher traveled to Montauk. What he found was a largely undeveloped 10,000‐acre pen‐ insula. What he saw was something entirely differ‐ ent: an opportunity to create the "Miami Beach of the North." He purchased Montauk for approximately $2.5 million and began building. His projects included the Montauk Manor, and adjacent playhouse, the polo grounds, a beach club and boardwalk, the Montauk Yacht Club, a world class golf club and an iconic seven‐story Montauk Tower, which today still stands in the center of the village. Fisher wasn't simply building buildings. He was trying to build a destina‐ tion—and, in doing so, he was laying the ground‐ work for the Montauk we know today. Then, in 1929, the Great Depression changed everything. Fisher's financial backers were wiped out, land sales collapsed, and his ambitious vision came to an abrupt end. He eventually returned to Miami, where he lived quietly until his death in 1939. Looking back, Benson, Corbin, and Fisher all recognized something that is still evident today: Montauk has a certain magic! Benson saw a private retreat. Corbin saw a place that could be connected to the city. Fisher saw a world‐class resort. Each man saw a different future, but together their visions helped shape the Montauk of today. Perhaps that is what real estate development is really about. It's not simply buying land, putting up buildings, or following where people are already going. It's having the courage to imagine what isn't there yet—and then taking the risk to make it real. Carl Fisher was absolutely right about Montauk. He was simply about 100 years too early. Today, I love the unique Fisher buildings that remain and give Montauk so much of its character. They are re‐ minders of a time when one man's vision could re‐ shape an entire community. Just a few years ago, we honored that vision by renaming the Plaza in the village Carl Fisher Plaza— a fitting tribute to a developer who understood something very special about Montauk long before the rest of the world caught on. He saw the path be‐ fore it existed and he had the courage to build it.
Perfectly situated less than 1,000 feet from the Atlantic Ocean with private beach rights and partial ocean views | 3 BR 2 full & 2 half BA | 1,700 SF | .20-acre | Deck for al fresco dining | Strong rental history | $2,250,000 | Web# 932224 BETSY CRONLEY 516.220.7901; JEANNE CORIN : 516.353.0533
Real estate agents affiliated with The Corcoran Group are independent contractors and are not employees of The Corcoran Group. Equal Housing Opportunity. The Corcoran Group is a licensed real estate broker located at 729D Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954. All information furnished regarding property for sale or rent or regarding financing is from sources deemed reliable, but Corcoran makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy thereof. All property information is presented subject to errors, omissions, price changes, changed property conditions, and withdrawal of the property from the market, without notice. All dimensions provided are approximate. To obtain exact dimensions, Corcoran advises you to hire a qualified architect or engineer.
BRAIN WAVES WITH DEBRA ROSE Highly Sensitive People Are you deeply moved by beauty, art or nature? Do you feel overwhelmed by loud noises and crowds, bright lights or other external stimuli? Or do you know someone that does, and maybe needs downtime in response to busy days, beyond just a preference or being an introvert? Being a ‘highly sensitive person,’ or HSP is a thing. And the more you learn about it, the more you may realize that you know some HSP’s or that you are one yourself. Sensory‐processing sensitivity (SPS) is the personality trait found in about fifteen to twenty percent of the population. Those with SPS have strong reactions to internal and external stimuli, hold a complex inner life, and embody high levels of sensitivity in response to noise, light, pain, and hunger. While HSP’s are known for being creative, appreciative of beauty and foster close relationships, they also make efforts to avoid sti‐ 50 ~ September 2026 ~ The Montauk Sun
muli that disturbs them. A personality trait not a mental disorder, SPS has genetic and environmental roots; if you are a highly sensitive person, chances are close family members may be as well. Highly sen‐ sitive people can struggle to adapt to new environments as much as they form close bonds with those they care about. It is important to know your triggers and strengths if you are an HSP. It is also different from having a Sensory Processing Dis‐ order (SPD) and is not synonymous with being introverted and in need of recharging or an empath that absorbs the moods of others. HSP’s have a strong reaction to their environment and process information accurately, the biggest distinction. Like those that are left‐handed (which is less than fifteen percent of the population) the world is not build around them. The opposite of an HSP is someone having low sensory process‐ ing sensitivity, or someone that is ‘sensory‐resilient.’ This man‐ ifests in recovering quickly from chaos, not being overwhelmed easily by external stimuli, preferring more action and less downtime. This doesn’t mean a lack of empathy, being shallow or care for the world around them, this is more of a high tol‐
erance to a world that might drain a highly sensitive person. How we are raised has an impact here. Parental warmth or lack of it may alter levels of sensitivity, along with evolu‐ tion as HSP is not unique to hu‐ mans. Survival of the species was and is likely assisted by HSP’s scoping out and being acutely aware of danger. Like many things, dopamine plays a role in shaping a highly sensitive person; it does not take as much excitement or reward to impact an HSP. If you are a highly sensitive person, you may be suscep‐ tible to social stressors and avoid situations that are taxing. Conflict may not be as easily dismissed, and tension could be misinterpreted. Whether you are the HSP or are close to some‐ one that is, enjoy the empathy, acute perception of the world, joy found in beauty and daily gratitude for life that is usually associated with being a highly sensitive person.
Incredible Montauk Opportunities
42 Surfside Avenue, Montauk
1 Captain Balfour Way, Montauk
Oceanfront acre in sought-after Surfside area | Close to Main Street | Offered with finished architectural plans and permits in place for 5 BR, 3,300 SF main structure, attached garage, pool and pool house | Direct water frontage offers sweeping Atlantic Ocean views, soothing surf sounds, and expansive sandy shoreline just beyond your doorstep | $15,000,000 | Web#582706
Elevated 1.3± acre corner lot offers sweeping, unobstructed water views over Fort Pond Bay toward Gardiner’s Island | Create a substantial new home with pool, subject to permits and approvals | Nearby paths lead to bay beach access | Short distance from ocean beaches, town amenities and harbor area | $3,200,000 | Web#931038
33 Benson Drive, Montauk
100 DeForest Road, Montauk
137 West Lake Drive, Montauk
Ditch Plains | 4 BR includes luxurious primary suite | 3.5 BA 2,200 SF | Great room with fireplace | Full height, unfinished lower level | Pool | Sunset views from rooftop deck | .25-acre $3,750,000 | Web# 889339
Montauk Shores in Ditch Plains | Panoramic ocean views | 2 BR | 1 BA Oceanside deck | Community offers heated pool, clubhouse and playground | On-site management | Gated entrance and security $2,890,000 | Web# 926932
Minutes from the ocean, golf course, harbor, and town 2nd floor lake views | 4 BR | 3.5 BA | 2,150 SF | Eat-in kitchen | Dining room | Living room with fireplace and wet bar | .88-acre | 2-car garage | $2,500,000 | Web# 932885
Helen Stubbmann Licensed Real Es tate Salesper son m 6 31. 3 75 . 3 7 78 h s t u b b m a n n @ c o r c o r a n .c o m Top Producer - Montauk Office 2024 Consistently Ranked in Corcoran’s Multi-Million Dollar Club 24+ Years in Real Estate | 36+ Years in Building Renovation & Restoration Real estate agents affiliated with The Corcoran Group are independent contractors and are not employees of The Corcoran Group. Equal Housing Opportunity. The Corcoran Group is a licensed real estate broker located at 729D Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954. All information furnished regarding property for sale or rent or regarding financing is from sources deemed reliable, but Corcoran makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy thereof. All property information is presented subject to errors, omissions, price changes, changed property conditions, and withdrawal of the property from the market, without notice. All dimensions provided are approximate. To obtain exact dimensions, Corcoran advises you to hire a qualified architect or engineer.
51 Davis Drive, Montauk
Karen Hogan c. 917.750.9492
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James Angelidis
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