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HIGH TIDE CHART FOR MONTAUK HARBOR JANUARY

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FISHING MONTAUK WITH CAPTAIN SKIP Happy New Year Everyone!! Hope everyone had a great Holiday Season. If 2026 turns out to be anything like the 2025 ishing season, we are in for more great ishing and fun times. Montauk still holds it's title as one of the premier ishing destinations of the world. Anglers from all over the planet come to Montauk to experience the great diversity of angling opportunities with numerous species. Lately Montauk has been the destination for the high end party crowd focusing on who has the most expensive drinks, has the loudest techno music, or who has the most expensive menu! They party all night, sleep till at least noon, then start all over again. News Flash!! You guys & gals are missing out on one of life's great experiences, going out getting fresh air, viewing marine mammals in their natural habitat, rather than on NatGeo wild, and most importantly catching your own fresh seafood dinner. Gone are the hundreds of people and family's that used to walk the docks every day to see the boats come in with their catches. Why? There are numerous reasons, but the entrepreneurs who have come to Montauk recently have focused on the high end Manhattan clientele, creating restaurants with exotic menu's and night clubs that play the music so loud you can't even talk. People used to come to Montauk for the fresh

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Ryan’s giant Thresher Shark Sure miss the Cod ish!

local seafood not some farm raised ish from a faraway country. Live music from our many local artists and the ones who come visit in the summer are always a welcome sight, not digitally altered songs that were perfectly ine before they were altered. As with any business affordability, volume, and delivering a product Black Sea Bass, best eating! that the people want with consistency is of utmost importance. Re inventing the wheel isn't always the best route to go. Throw in the traf ic, three night minimum for a room and ishing regulations all add to the situation. The new ishing regulations are not out yet, but there's rumor that stocks on certain species are up and the regulations will be Hippie John’s Monster Fluke adjusted. It's way early still, but anyone thinking about going ishing this summer and looking for speci ic dates, making your reservations early will almost guarantee you get the dates you want. Wishing everyone a good winter and All the Best for 2026! ~ Tight Lines, Captain Skip www.adiosboat.com www.facebook.com/adios.charters • www.instagram.com/adios_boat/

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NYS Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations Regulations as of April 8,2025. Subject to change at any time. https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/saltwater-fishing/recreational-fishing-regulations

Atlantic Cod

Monkfish (Goose Fish)

SIZE LIMITS ....................................................23” DAILY LIMITS ......................................................5 OPEN SEASONS ........................Sept 1 - May 31

SIZE LIMITS ............................17”/11” tail length DAILY LIMITS ..........................................No Limit OPEN SEASONS......................................All Year

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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 ....................................................3* OPEN SEASONS......................................All Year *Anglers on board federally permitted party or charter vessels may possess 5 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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Pollock SIZE LIMITS ....................................................19” DAILY LIMITS ..........................................No Limit OPEN SEASONS......................................All Year

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Red Drum SIZE LIMITS ....................................No Size Limit DAILY LIMITS ........................................................ No Limit forless than 27”. Greater than 27” shall not be possessed. OPEN SEASONS......................................All Year

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Scup (Porgy) 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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Striped Bass

Tautog (Blackfish)

SIZE LIMITS ............................................28” - 31” DAILY LIMITS ......................................................1 OPEN SEASONS ........................Apr 15 - Dec 15

SIZE LIMITS ....................................................16” DAILY LIMITS................................................2*, 3* OPEN SEASONS ........................* Apr 1 - Apr 30 **Oct 11 - Dec 9

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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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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Summer Flounder (Fluke)

Weakfish (Tide Runners)

SIZE LIMITS ......................................19”* 19.5”** DAILY LIMITS ......................................................3 OPEN SEASONS ........................* May 4 - Aug 1 **Aug 2 - Oct 15

SIZE LIMITS ....................................................16” DAILY LIMITS ......................................................1 OPEN SEASONS......................................All Year

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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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!

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The Montauk Sun ~ Winter 2026 ~ 5

January 2026 Welcome January 2026, the year of the Fire Horse! Happy New Year! 2026, celebrated as the Year of the Fire Horse, promises to be a dynamic and trans formative period illed with energy and ambition. Symbolizing enthusiasm and passion, the Fire Horse encourages in dividuals to embrace their inner drive and pursue their dreams with determination. This year is likely to spark creativity and innovation, making it an ideal time for tak ing bold steps forward in both personal and professional realms. As we ride this vibrant wave of the Fire Horse, we can expect to break new ground, ignite our passions, and cultivate a powerful sense of freedom in our endeav ors. On January 3, the Full Wolf Moon will be in Cancer.

The Full Wolf Moon will light up the sky in Cancer, spark ing our emotions and instincts. This moon gets its name from the wolves that used to howl in winter, reminding us of survival and the importance of sticking together. With this lunar energy, we may feel extra sensitive, mak ing it a great time to re lect on our relationships and the comforts of home. It's all about embracing vulnerability and showing compassion for ourselves and others. On January 18, there will be a New Moon in the sign of Capricorn. The New Moon in Capricorn will set the stage for new beginnings and fresh goals. This moon is all about ambition, structure, and practicality, encourag ing us to lay down the groundwork for our dreams. It's a perfect time to re lect on our long term aspirations and make some solid plans to turn them into reality. As Capri corn is ruled by discipline and responsibility, the energy of this New Moon supports taking deliberate steps to ward our objectives, making it an ideal moment to set in tentions focused on growth and achievement in the year ahead. Capricorn (December 22 – January 20) — There will be exciting opportunities this month, particularly during the New Moon on January 18. You need to focus on your goals and take practical steps toward accomplishing them. With a strong emphasis on ambition, now is the perfect time to set new intentions and make meaningful progress in both your personal and professional life. Em brace this energy to re ine your strategies and prioritize what truly matters to you. Aquarius (January 20 – February 18) — You will have

a fresh perspective and the chance to explore new ideas. With the New Moon in Capricorn on the 18th, it's a great time to focus on your friendships and community con nections. You will be inspired to collaborate more with others. Embrace this energy to innovate and strengthen your social ties as you move into the new year. Pisces (February 20 – March 20) — This month, you will ind yourself being more introspective and emo tional, especially with the Full Wolf Moon on January 3, which heightens your intuition. This month is perfect for self care and re lecting on your dreams. The New Moon in Capricorn on the 18th helps push you to set intentions that align with your aspirations, allowing you to take practical steps toward making them a reality. Embrace this opportunity to nurture your creativity and envision the future you desire. Aries (March 21 – April 20) — This will be an energetic month, sparking motivation and a focus on your goals. The Full Wolf Moon on January 3 encourages you to con nect with your desires, while the New Moon in Capricorn on the 18th is the perfect time to set intentions for your career. Embrace this powerful energy to take bold steps forward and tackle new challenges. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) — The Full Wolf Moon on January 3 prompts emotional exploration, while the New Moon in Capricorn on January 18 is perfect for setting practical intentions regarding inances and values. Use this month to strengthen your foundations and focus on personal growth. Gemini (May 22 – June 21) — This will be an exciting month, with a focus on communication and social connections. The Full Wolf Moon on January 3 inspires you to strengthen your relationships, while the New Moon in Capricorn on January 18 is ideal for setting intentions for personal projects. Embrace collaboration and let your ideas shine this month. Cancer (June 22 – July 22) — This will be a transformative month, marked by emotional growth and self re lection. The Full Wolf Moon on January 3 encourages you to trust your intuition, while the New Moon in Capricorn on January 18 is ideal for setting intentions related to your per sonal and family life. Focus on nurturing your well being and building a solid foundation for the year ahead. Leo (July 23 – August 23) — There will be many opportunities for creativity and self expression over the next few weeks. The Full Wolf Moon on January 3 encour ages you to showcase your talents, while the New Moon in Capricorn on the 18th is ideal for setting intentions for your personal goals. Embrace this energy to shine and pursue what inspires you. Virgo (August 24 – September 22) — The Full Wolf Moon on January 3 prompts you to evaluate your habits, while the New Moon in Capricorn on the 18th is ideal for setting health and rou tine intentions. Focus on creating balance and structure to prepare for a productive year ahead. Continued on Page 23

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WHAT’S HAPPENING? Serving All Of Montauk & The Hamptons Publisher: Ken Giustino

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Friday Classic Films at The Montauk Library: 5pm. NINOTCHKA

Friday Classic Films at The Montauk Library: 5pm. GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES

Friends of the Montauk Library Book Group: 1-2pm. STONER by John Williams

Friday Classic Films at The Montauk Library: 5pm. RIFIFI

Editor & Art Director: Stefan Lonce Contributors: Capt. Skip Rudolph, Sue Giustino, Ken Giustino, Stefan Lonce, Evelyn J. Mocbeichel, Debra Rose, Lawrence Spiro, Debbie Tuma, Ingrid Lemme-Chalut, Francine Tesler, Richard Lewin, Ethan Bell

Book ‘Tauk with Carolyn at the Library: 4-5pm. TOM JONES by Henry Fielding

Friday Classic Films at The Montauk Library: 5pm. TO CATCH A THIEF

Friday Classic Films at The Montauk Library: 5pm. HOW TO STEAL A MILLION

Friday Classic Films at The Montauk Library: 5pm. DINNER AT EIGHT

Friday Classic Films at The Montauk Library: 5pm. THE PHILADELPHIA STORY

Friday Classic Films at The Montauk Library: 5pm. LA DOLCE VITA

Friday Classic Films at The Montauk Library: 5pm. BLOW UP

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In This Issue:

Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip ............................................................Page 4 Fishing Fun Aboard The Ebb Tide II..............................................................Page 5 NYS Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations........................................Page 5 Insightful Impressions...Astrology Outlook with Francine Tesler................Page 6 Hampton Jitney Schedule ............................................................................Page 6 Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose ..............................................................Page 8 Montauk Fire Department Corner................................................................Page 8 The 64th St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal...Tommy Grenci........Page 10 At The Hamptons Observatory ..................................................................Page 12 Where Is It? A Helpful Directory ................................................................Page 14 At The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons ..........................................Page 16 Brain Waves with Debra Rose ....................................................................Page 16 The Montauk Sun’s Halfway to Summer Party ........................................Page 18 The 14th Annual Montauk Music Festival ................................................Page 19 A Journey Through Books with Sue Giustino ............................................Page 20 New Year’s Resolution...Better Health ......................................................Page 22 Poetry Corner with Lawrence Spiro ..........................................................Page 23 At The Montauk Library ..............................................................................Page 23 A Rose By Any Other Name... ....................................................................Page 23 Escape from Paradise with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut ....................................Page 24 Montauk Library Gingerbread Winners ....................................................Page 26 Springs Historical Society and Community Library Book Exhibition........Page 29 Classified Listings ......................................................................................Page 30

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT OUR ENVIRONMENT Dear EarthTalk: Why are Arctic rivers and streams turning orange? ~ Will Mortimer, Largo, FL Over the past decade, an increasing number of orange rivers and streams have been found in Arctic Alaska’s Brooks Range. These waters tend to be more acidic, turbid, and have higher concentrations of iron than their clearwater counterparts. As the Brooks Range is one of the least populated regions of North America, the typical cause of coloration of these water sources, namely excessive mining, is not probable. More broadly, these orange rivers and streams are part of the Arctic Network, a larger regional area containing 19.3 million acres of land. In 2018, the National Park Service received reports of one of the ,irst orange streams in the Brooks Range. By utilizing crowd-sourced observations from bush pilots, wilderness guides, other scientists, and rural and Indigenous communities, they found that over 75 streams had become orange in the Arctic Network. The ,indings of such an extensive number of orange rivers and streams led to growing research into the cause of the issue.

After extensive research using what scientists call the Redness Index, researchers determined that the coloration of the rivers and streams was caused by the thawing of permafrost, which is ground that has remained frozen for extended periods of time, due to global warming. As a result, water and oxygen are able to easily enter the soil, breaking down sul,ide-rich rocks to create excessive amounts of sulfuric acid that leaches naturally occurring metals into water sources. In particular, researchers found that oxidized iron was what turned the river streams, not unoxidized iron, nickel, zinc, cadmium or copper. The most obvious effect of orange streams and lakes is the lack of habitat for subsistence ,ish, such as Dolly Varden, chum salmon and white,ish. In addition, the change in color of these water sources also reduces the amount of light that reaches the bottom, lowering insect larvae numbers. As fewer ,ish and insects are available, there is an increased amount of stress placed on organisms directly above and below in food chains. Another potential impact of orange streams and lakes are the contamination of drinking sources in the surrounding areas, as there are

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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. 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 traf,ic 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 ,low with traf,ic; 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 & Traf ic Law.

higher levels of dangerous chemicals. “There’s no ,ixing [permafrost melting] once it starts…It’s another irreversible shift driven by a warming planet,” reports Timothy Lyons, a biogeochemistry researcher at the University of California, Riverside. But ordinary people can help by changing small, everyday actions to protect the planet. From using more ecofriendly transportation options to conserving electricity, people can take on multiple approaches to reducing global warming to eliminate the root of the issue.

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Dear EarthTalk: HIs it true that wild,ires are changing due to various man-made and natural factors and what can we do to adapt our control and prevention efforts? ~ Nick Maloney, via email

Wild,ires were once seasonal and somewhat predictable. Now they have shifted, and are more destructive, harder to contain and less predictable. Wild,ires have helped increase biodiversity and growth by clearing dead vegetation in ecosystems. But recent years, they’ve become more threatening to ecosystems and living beings—more intense, burning longer and affecting areas that previously rarely had wild,ires. This pattern change in wild,ires has been driven by a multitude many factors. Natural factors like wind patterns, climate variability and droughts have always in,luenced the development of wild,ires. But man-made factors, like climate change, deforestation and urban sprawl, are worsening the spread of wild,ires. The changes Continued on Page 22 The Montauk Sun ~ Winter 2026 ~ 7

Montauk Fire Department Corner Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com) Happy New Year to all. I trust everyone had a nice, safe Holi$ day season spent with family and friends. I imagine you are like me…always surprised at how fast the holidays are upon us then gone. It’s time to move on to the new happy and healthy New Year. The Montauk Fire Department started out the New Year as we al$ ways do, with the swearing in of the 2026 MFD Of icers. I am proud to serve again this year as the Chief of the Montauk Fire Department. We have a good year planned. We have new apparatus that we will put on$ line in the near future, several new candidates in training that will help us tremendously and some useful and innovative training. I, my Assistant Chiefs, and Company Of icers are excited about, and looking forward to, working with the men and women of the Montauk Fire Depart$ ment. Here is our 2026 lineup: Continued

Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose Sprouting Waters The Sport of Kings, the birthplace of mod$ ern sur ing, epic crowds; if you have not yet surfed Wai$ kiki you know all about it. Literally translated in Hawaiian to ‘Sprouting Waters,” Waikiki may be a place you have to surf once in your life and never surf again. Surfers around the world will vent how “their spot” is now ‘way too crowded,’ and Waikiki is unique in that it has ALWAYS been crowded, so expectations are man$ aged. Oahu is also famous for the Seven Mile Miracle, the stretch of breaks that include Waimea Bay, Pipeline and Haleiwa, where you will ind sponsored surfers, profes$ sionals and surf legends making terrifying waves look welcoming. If you ind yourself on Oahu to surf it is worth visit$ ing both Waikiki and the North Shore, and traveling from one to the other will feel a bit like Route 27 in July. Build in time and expect dif iculty parking, and like many surf spots around the globe you will need to lock your car and not leave belongings on the beach. Waves will be magi$ cal, consistent and super fun. You will surf with locals and visitors that are so good they will dominate the waves, but there are plenty to go around. As for Waikiki, given the crowds, people were friendly for the most part. For such a tourist break, there were a fair number of locals, ‘aunties’ and ‘uncles,’ as the older Hawai$ ians were called. We wondered why locals would want to surf the most popular, lesson heavy, busiest break in all the Hawaiian Islands, and the answer was they were not willing to give it up to tourists. There is a section (Canoes) speci i$ cally for lessons, and the surrounding sections and breaks a mix of surfers and levels. Going early in the morning, off$ season, or around sunset will have slightly less people, but when the swell is weak it’s best to surf according to the tides. Waikiki is built$up more than ever; with every chain restaurant you can imagine. You will ind fantastic tasting menus in smaller restaurants like NaTure and Mugen, and if you venture off the main strip of town, you will ind a little more authenticity. Like everywhere else Hawaii is continu$ ing to change, but you will still ind world class surf, beauti$ ful sunsets and the Aloha spirit. Happy Sur ing!

8 ~ Winter 2026 ~ The Montauk Sun

CHIEF ENGINEER: PETER JOYCE JR. FIRST ASSISTANT CHIEF: KEN GLOGG SECOND ASSISTANT CHIEF: JOE MCDONALD SECRETARY: JEANNINE MIEDZWIECKI TREASURER: RICHARD WHITE JR CAPTAIN COMPANY ONE: SAL TERMINI LIEUTENANT COMPANY ONE: ROB LUCAS CAPTAIN COMPANY TWO: PETER JOYCE SR LIEUTENANT COMPANY TWO: HEATHER MATTHEWS CAPTAIN COMPANY THREE: WILL FIELDS LIEUTENANT COMPANY THREE: EDDIE SCHNELL CAPTAIN COMPANY FOUR: ELLEN COOKE LIEUTENANT COMPANY FOUR: AGGIE CINRICH & ALAN BURKE CAPTAIN COMPANY FIVE: ALEX ERRICO LIEUTENANT COMPANY FIVE: JOHN RUTKOWSKI CAPTAIN COMPANY SIX: ED ECKER JR LIEUTENANT COMPANY SIX: DICK WHITE JR

As always it was a fantastic event with great food, drink, music, dancing and good old Montauk camaraderie. There were 500 dinners served or delivered to our Montauk Senior Citizens. I’d like to thank the Lions Club for their continued partnership, head chef Joanie Franzone and her committee and the men and women of the Department for making this event such a success. While still on Christmas theme, I’d like to thank all the generous people of Montauk for donating to our Toys for Tots drive this year. It’s my understanding that we broke records this year in the number of new toys donated so that more of our local kids would have something under the tree. Thanks to ire ighter Denis O’Reilly for heading this committee so successfully every year. Company No.6 assisted the East Hampton Town Police Department with traf ic control in this year’s annual Thanksgiving Day Tur$ key Trot Run For Fun. Over 1,500 runners braved the cold wind and ran around the lake. Well done. Happy New Year ~ Peter Joyce, Jr., Chief, Montauk Fire Department https://www.montauk iredistrict.org/

On Sunday, December 7th the Montauk Fire De$ partment and the Montauk Point Lions Club held the annual Senior Holiday Dinner at the Fire Department.

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THE 64TH GRAND MARSHAL OF MONTAUK’S ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE…TOMMY GRENCI by Sue Giustino Life+long resident Thomas Grenci Jr. has been chosen by the Montauk Friends of Erin as the 2026 Montauk Grand Marshal. He will march along with the group and the Amity+ ville Highland Pipe Band in the NYC Parade, as well as lead the Mon tauk St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 29, 2026. “I knew and know most of the former Grand Marshals and I’m very proud to be among those great people.” ~Tom Grenci Son of Thomas and Romona Grenci, Tommy grew up in the state park house at Montauk Point [1962+ 1987]. His parents lived there for 33 years [1958+1990] during his dad’s long tenure as a NY State Police Of icer for Hither Hills and Montauk Point State Parks, as well Assistant Park Manager. Tommy grew up at the point with his sister Christina and told me that it wasn’t as re+ mote as one would think. He remembers taking his bike to the Camp Hero Air Force Base+ “It was a whole little community,” he said. “My mom shopped at the ‘base ex+ change’ store, we rode our bikes and played on the

grounds, and used the bowling alley and movie theater with the kids who lived at the base.” Tommy went to the Montauk Public School – class of 1977+ during which time he joined the Cub Scouts where Joan Lycke was his den mother, and the Boy Scouts, enjoying time with his dad the Scoutmaster. After graduating from East Hampton HS+ class of 1981, he attended Suffolk Community College for a while, joined the Montauk Fire Department climbing the ranks to the position of chief [1981+present], becoming a Traf ic Control Of icer in ’82, and in ’83 entered the Suffolk County Police Academy into the 85th recruit class. Following in his dad’s footsteps, Tom Grenci Jr. served the East Hampton Police Dept. from 1982 until retiring as a Lieutenant in 2015. From 1985 until June of 1988 when he was appointed EH Town Police permanent Police Of icer, he worked as a part+ time N.Y. State Park police of icer, EH Town Police dispatcher, and police garage me+ chanic. As a member of the force, Tommy routinely sought to better himself as an of icer by attending numerous seminars, and specialized trainings+ such as the FBI National Academy for 11 weeks in 2006. Along with 250 other active police of icers from all over the country and world, he was selected to par+ ticipate and receive FBI advanced training at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. Continued

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In 1999 of icer Grenci was promoted to Detective, Sergeant in 2004, and served as the East Hampton Precinct commander from 2005+2010 when he was promoted to Lieutenant. Tommy Grenci Jr concluded his outstanding career in 2015 as Montauk Precinct Commander: retiring with a record rich with letters of gratitude, commendations and awards. His service included being named 1992 Co+Police Of icer of the Year for his role—alongside Wesley Payne—in rescuing two hostages and cap+ turing ive armed suspects following a robbery. Tommy met his wife Lisa in November of 1988, was engaged in 1990, and married in September of 1991. About Tommy’s appointment as Grand Marshal, Lisa commented, “I'm extremely proud of my husband and want to thank the Montauk Friends of Erin for bestowing him this honor. Tom not only gives 100% to me and our family, but to the Montauk community he dearly loves, as well. We are so thrilled and can't wait to celebrate with everyone.” Tom and Lisa have three children+ Thea Grenci, Eva Grenci and Thomas Grenci III. It’s obvious to anyone who knows them that the Grenci’s are extremely proud of and close to their children. And from their comments, the feeling is mutual... “What a great honor, dad is Montauk's 64th Grand Marshal! We as a family are so proud of you dad. Your dedication and commitment to the Montauk community is unmatched. You always served the people of this town with compassion, empa thy and most of all kindness. You have been my role model since I was a little girl. I can’t wait to stand by your side on your special day to celebrate you! I love you!” Thea “My father, Tom Grenci, has dedicated his life to serving the Montauk community—as a retired police of icer, former Fire Chief, Lions Club member, and, above all, a devoted, Continued on Page 21

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A Hubble Space telescope image of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. Hubble photographed the comet on July 21 2025, when the comet was 365 million kilometers from Earth. Hubble shows that the comet has a teardrop-shaped cocoon of dust coming off its solid, icy nucleus. Because Hubble was tracking the comet moving along a hyperbolic trajectory, the stationary background stars are streaked in the exposure.

“COMETS AND INTERSTELLAR VISITORS: EXPLORING THE DYNAMIC SKY” (A FREE, VIRTUAL LECTURE) THURSDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 7:00 8:00pm CO HOST: Suffolk County Community College SPEAKER: Dr. Ariel Graykowski REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: https://bit.ly/DynamicSkyTalk

From icy visitors from the outer solar system to rare interstellar interlopers like 3I/ATLAS, comets are among the most dynamic and mysterious objects we can observe. In this talk, Dr. Ariel Graykowski will share how citizen astronomers around the world are helping track and characterize these evolving worlds using the UNISTELLAR network of smart telescopes. She’ll discuss what makes 3I/ATLAS unique among interstellar objects, what its discovery can teach us about our cosmic neighborhood, and how the collaboration between professionals and citizen scientists is expanding the frontiers of small body research. Dr. Ariel Graykowski is a research scientist at the SETI Institute, where she leads the Unistellar Citizen

Science Comet Program. She studies the evolving activity of comets, asteroids, and interstellar visitors using a global network of telescopes operated by citizen astronomers, working to bridge professional and public astronomy in the exploration of our solar system and beyond. Dr. Dr. Ariel Graykowski Graykowski received her PhD in geophysics and space physics from UCLA. Hamptons Observatory extends its deepest thanks to Dr. Graykowski for generously taking the time to share her expertise and to co host Suffolk County Community College for their kind collaboration. While this lecture is free, donations to support our programs are needed and deeply appreciated regardless of the amount. To make a tax deductible donation to support our mission, please go to: www.hamptonsobservatory.org/support us ———————————————————————— Hamptons Observatory (HO), a 501(c)(3) NYS nonprofit that relies on public support has served the South Fork since 2005. Hamptons Observatory o##ers all o# its programs #ree o# charge so that everyone can enjoy the wonders o# their Universe. Please consider making a tax deductible donation to help support our work. Thanks!

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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 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

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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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This Month Animals of the Month CUDDLES: Cuddles, known around ARF as our very own ‘Phantom’, is a year and a half old and ready to leave shelter life behind. She arrived through the Operation Cat program with her ve siblings as a kitten, and we hope she does not spend another season growing up here. Shy at rst, she soon reveals a gentle,

playful side and loves nothing more than curling up under her blanket. Her striking “Phantom of the Opera” markings make her unforgettable, but it is her quiet sweetness that truly captures hearts. Cuddles would thrive in a calm home where she can explore at her own pace. Like the Phantom himself, she is a tender, lonely soul simply longing for understanding and a place to belong. POE: Poe is a ten-monthold bundle of joy who looks like a charming mix between a greyhound and a kangaroo. This lovable little rascal was found running at large in Louisiana, living his best “catch me if you can” lifestyle before realizing he’d rather have a cozy couch and a family

to call his own. Poe is the perfect blend of goofy energy and sweet affection. One minute he’s zooming around like he’s powered by pure sugar, and the next he’s curled up in your lap, soaking up all the love he can get. If you want a dog who will make you laugh every single day, keep life fun, and adore you with his whole silly heart, Poe is your guy. For more information contact adoptions@arfhamptons.org or call 631-537-0400 x203. ALL ARF ANIMALS ARE VET CHECKED, SPAYED/NEUTERED, MICROCHIPPED AND UP TO DATE ON ALL VACCINES. To view all of our adoptable animals, visit: ww.arfhamptons.org NYS Registered Shelter/Rescue #RR035

All About ARF: • ARF is a 501(c)(3) non-pro t organization. Your contributions make our work possible. • Since it was founded in 1974, ARF has saved over 33,500 cats and dogs. • To date ARF’s Op-Cat program has successfully spayed/ neutered over 35,000 cats. • ARF’s veterinary team ensures all animals for adoption are spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and ready for homes. • The ARF Thrift & Treasure Shop is located at 17 Poxabogue Lane, Sagaponack, NY. All proceeds bene t the Adoption Center. • ARF is a “no kill” adoption center. We will care for an animal regardless of how long it takes to nd a home, except in extraordinary circumstances, such as incurable illness or severe and dangerous behavioral problems. Animals are admitted by appointment only.

Brain Waves with Debra Rose Change If this sounds like an excuse to drop your New Years Resolutions, you are partially right. At a New Years Eve dinner this year guests were pressed to share their resolutions, prompting a slew of sar castic, witty, serious and baf led responses. Many felt com pelled to have SOMETHING, and no one wanted to be held accountable for sticking to their resolutions. Why then do we feel the date calendar will facilitate behavior change? And if we fail it must be that we are weak, lazy or quitters. Lasting change takes time. The irst step is knowing what needs to change, or ‘shift’ in our lives. The New Year is a nice time to reassess, if post holiday gluttony, spending and exhaustion prompts re lection. To form new neural pathways and rewire our habits, we must work through the resistance humans have to change ingrained ways of behaving. Commitment, pa tience, overcoming challenges and consistent effort does not start on January 1st and it is not sustainable. It takes about seventy days for a new habit to form, depending on how complex it is, and it’s not based on a single declaration to ‘change.’ Our brains are built to help us survive, we prefer the safety of the familiar and the routine, so something new feels ‘foreign’ even if it’s better for us. For change that lasts, there is an emotional shift that must happen, and taking on the role of this new version of ourselves should not be underestimated. The New Year is an excellent time to check in, review or create goals, and not label anything as ‘failures’ if behaviors do not automatically lip. Most resolutions are vague, unrealistic, too abrupt or overwhelming, and the motivation to change gets lost in feeling pressure to stick to them. The key is picking a few small habits to change that are speci ic and to consistently aim for adjusting. One small change will lead to other pos itive changes in your habits, and setbacks are a normal part of the process. Anything we have learned as humans did not happen because a date dictated that change. It happens after many attempts, failures and wins. The idea of what you want to change must include the person you will be, I am a runner is more powerful than I will run more. Make sure your goals are fun and not punishing, and that your efforts will last all year long, where you can re lect on your progress next year. Happy New Year! 16 ~ Winter 2026 ~ The Montauk Sun

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A JOURNEY THROUGH BOOKS... with Sue Giustino

Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead Spanning Prohibition era Montana, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, New Zealand, wartime London, and modern day Los Angeles, Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead is an epic historical novel that interweaves the narratives o) two ambitious women on parallel journeys across di))erent eras. A)ter being rescued as in)ants )rom a sinking ocean liner in 1914, Marian Graves and her brother Jamie are raised by their artistic yet somewhat detached uncle in Missoula, Montana. Determined to achieve her long time childhood dream, Marian fights through numerous obstacles to become a 20th century )emale aviator. Navigating a career un)riendly to women, she finds hersel) entangled with a shady character willing to help her—but at a cost )ar greater than she anticipated. Taking any work available, she per)orms as a daredevil pilot, lands private transportation jobs, and eventually attempts to circumnavigate the globe. The second narrative which develops alongside that o) Marian’s, introduces Hadley Baxter, a 21st century Hollywood actress. A)ter a disastrous ending to her success)ul role in a series o) movies, Hadley is cast to play Marian in a film )ocusing on the aviator’s disappearance near Antarctica. Finding parallels in Marian's li)e including also being an orphan Hadley grapples with her own )ame and identity while immersing hersel) into the character o) Marian. Their un)orgettable stories power)ully un)old as Shipstead skill)ully interweaves the characters’ similarities and determination to overcome societal and emotional barriers in vastly di))erent times and places. Through the intertwined narratives o) these two women, Maggie Shipstead’s work explores universal themes o) )reedom, ambition, and societal expectations. Although Great Circle is not based on a true story, it is inspired by historical events and figures in aviation. While reading it, I realized that some o) the women aviators mentioned in connection to Marian’s li)e were also part o) the non fiction book Spitfires by Becky Aikman. Aikman tells the little known story o) daring American women pilots who )erried combat aircra)t )or Britain during o) WWII when the U.S. military wouldn't accept )emale pilots. It was an interesting link. I highly recommend the book Spitfires as an entertaining and in)ormative read )or anyone with an interest in the subject. For more in)ormation on Great Circle or Maggie Shipstead go to: https://www.maggieshipstead.com/

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TOMMY GRENCI... Continued from Page 11 caring, and loving father. His unwaver ing commitment to Montauk and to our family re lects a lifetime de ined by service, integrity, and sel lessness. He is an extraordinary father whom I love deeply, and I could not be more proud. I love you, Dad.” Eva “This honor means a great deal to our family. Montauk isn’t just where my dad grew up — it is the community he has devoted his life to serving. This rec ognition of his commitment, sacri ice, and leadership is deeply meaningful. He has also been an exceptional father, and I could not be more proud. We are sincerely grateful to the Montauk Friends of Erin for this honor. We love you so much Dad! Tommy Along with his endeavors to become a police of icer and starting a family, Tommy joined the Montauk Fire Department since1981 and continues to be an active member. In 1983 he became Lieutenant of Co 2, from 1984!86 he served as Captain of Co 2, 1993 2nd Assistant Chief, 1994!95 1st Assistant Chief, and 1996!97 as the Chief. As if he wasn’t busy enough, Tommy has been a member of a number of civic and social organizations including the Montauk Point Lion’s Club since 1997, the Son’s of the American Legion Post #419, and the Montauk Friends of Erin. Becom! ing an Honorary Member of the Friends of Erin in 2014 and joining full time in 2019 where he has served as the Grand Marshal liaison and Secretary, as well as being an active member planning and participating in all of their fund!raising events and parade activities. We wish Tommy and his family a wonderful experience during the St. Pat! rick’s Day festivities. Please join the club on Friday March 27th at the Grand Marshal Luncheon, Saturday March 28th for the annual Cocktail Party, and especially on Sunday March 29th for the 64th annual Montauk St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Con! gratulations Tommy! For additional information go to https://www.montaukfriendsoferin.org/.

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New Year’s Resolution… Better Health by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel It’s been many years since I even made a New Year’s res; olution because I never seem to get passed the first month and my plans Ball to the way; side. Whether it was to tackle a long overdue house project, to read some books I have been waiting to sit and enjoy, or to take a day trip we have been putting oBB, the plans oBten get ignored. But when it comes to resolutions about health and taking care oB our well being, that’s another story that should be addressed. According to the American Heart Association (AHA) they suggest to begin with small changes and measurable goals when it comes to eating healthier and reducing calories. Here are some tips Brom them on how to get started on a path to better health in the New Year 2026! We should make a resolu; tion “to sit less, move more, sleep more and be mindBul about what we eat.” Start with picking a Bew healthy new behaviors like eating more servings oB Bruits and vege; tables and including them in Boods you already like. IB or; dering pizza, add some Bresh sautéed spinach leaves or green peppers Bor your topping. We always try to make a salad to go with our pizza or at least some raw broccoli, carrots or celery sticks on the side with a light dressing or dip. When it comes to eating a large quantity oB Bruit, do be aware that Bruit can have a tremendous amount oB sugar/Bructose in them, as well as in those Bruit shakes we Beel are healthy drinks. Try to avoid over processed Boods high in sugar and flour, as this will only make you hungrier. Stick to real Boods and usually the more color the better.” See iB you can keep a Bood log diary Bor a week to see what and when you eat. Get Better Sleep…Catching more sleep is another key to unlocking a healthier you, according to the AHA. The amount and quality oB sleep can influence your eating habits, mood, memory, internal organs and more. The

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“that we have seen in many places in the world [are] caused by the interaction be; tween human;caused climate change and the history oB land management leading to more abundant and more connected Buels,” according to Amy Hessl, a geogra; phy proBessor and paleoclimatologist at West Virginia University. Furthermore, Corey Hogan, Canada’s Parliamentary Sec; retary to the Minister oB Energy and Nat; ural Resources, has asserted that “increasingly fires are an all;year event…” Also, the change in wildfires has been massive. In Spain, some 382,000 hectares have burned this year alone. This number is the highest in records starting Brom 2006. The 2025 Palisades fires were the costliest natural disaster in the first halB oB the year. The consequences Bor human health have also grown. A study Bunded by the European Commission, and others as; serts that the mortality rate Brom short; term wildfire smoke exposure has been underestimated by 93 percent. Many traditional mitigation strategies, like land management through controlled burns, community prepared; ness and education, and fire suppression, have been used to control and prevent wildfires. As wildfires become more chal; lenging to mitigate, technology like satel; lite monitoring and early detection 22 ~ Winter 2026 ~ The Montauk Sun

American Heart Association says about seven to nine hours a night Bor most healthy adults is necessary Bor a healthy metabolism, optimal brain Bunction and quality oB liBe. Without enough sleep, long;term problems can in; clude weight gain and chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. I know Bor myselB, six to seven hours seems to be plenty oB sleep Bor me, but it has to be in a room with total darkness. For people that need their phones or tablets close by, the light they emit can cause one to not have a total deep sleep. I find even a bright digital close by the bedside is a bit annoying and I turn it to Bace the other direction. Some people like a cer; tain bedtime routine to help them relax Bor a good night’s sleep. Maybe it is a hot bath, soBt music, yoga or medita; tion, or a Bew minutes oB easy stretches. Commit To Moving More…Physical activity burns calo; ries, helps you lose weight and contributes to your overall health. However, iB you haven’t been active the previous year, do start slowly into an exercise routine. Set measur; able weekly and monthly goals that are realistic. Don’t start oBB trying to run a marathon in a Bew months iB you never even walked a Bew laps around your local track! An easy start is walking 30 minutes a day Bor a Bew weeks, then set your sights Bor longer sessions and picking up speed. But even casual walking is better than no walking at all. Invite a Briend to join you and you’ll see chatting and walking makes the time go Baster and is more interesting. Frequently I walk with a Bew lady Briends around our local track that has benches all around it. ABter a Bew laps we’ll sit and rest, chat a bit and then start again. This works Bor us and it is nice meeting up and being united in the same goal oB walking more. As most oB us know, cardiovascular disease risk increases with too much sedentary time, so adults should strive Bor at least 150 minutes oB moderate physical activity a week, or at least 75 minutes oB vigorous activity. Try to work in some muscle;strengthening activ; ities, too. Aim to boost physical activity through an exer; cise class, brisk walks, vigorous yard work or even dancing. The activity doesn't have to be continuous. Ex; ercise sessions or other types oB physical activity can be broken into small segments throughout the week. Check out your local gym and find out what types oB classes they have Bor your age group. For older people there is what is called Silver Sneakers that have classes specifically tai; lored Bor senior citizens. Also, some health insurance

systems has come into play. Fire strategies must be adapted based on Buture predic; tions, Borest management must be im; proved, fire Borecasting must consider climate predictions, policies have to be strengthened, and action should be co; ordinated. Citizens can play a role in mitigating the risks oB these changing wildfires. By educating ourselves on the nature oB wild; fires, we can enhance our preparedness. We must also support wildfire technology networks, as their advancement would be pivotal in our progress. Groups like the American Red Cross, the Natural Conser; vancy, and Direct RelieB all aid in providing wildfire relieB and awareness.

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Dear EarthTalk: Everyone knows Jane Goodall was a great conservationist, but what exactly did she accomplish in her liBetime and what will be her legacy? ~ Winnie Marcus, Wilmington, DE Jane Goodall was an English anthro; pologist and primatologist. Around the world, she was most known Bor her 65; year;long study oB wild chimpanzees. She pioneered the research on chimpanzees and completely transBormed our view oB the species. BeBore her passing in October 2025, she had dedicated her liBe to being a global advocate Bor human rights and en; vironmental protection, even starting a youth empowerment program called “Roots and Shoots.”

plans will pay Bor these programs or list which gyms will honor your insurance coverage Bor Bree or discounted memberships. Schedule A Checkup…Are you overdue Bor your annual checkup and keep putting it oBB Bor no particular reason? To maintain physical and mental health, it's crucial to meet regularly with your health care provider. The visits should address all Bactors that can aBBect your health, in; cluding changing liBestyle behaviors and updates on the medications you might be taking. When you visit your health care provider, be sure that the conversations also should include Bamily history, which can be a strong link to heart disease risk. IB you don't know your Bamily health history, start asking relatives. Begin with your immediate Bamily and then branch out. OB course, when it comes to grandparents or older relatives oBten the history oB what the person passed Brom may not have been as accurate as we know today with medical advances. But it could still give you a general idea oB what may be hereditary in the Bamily. “It should be oB note that your provider is there Bor more than just an ECG or blood checks. Pick his or her brain on health screening, healthy liBestyle, various as; pects oB nutrition and a healthy diet and how to assimilate these practically. Try to pay closer attention to your health and any warnings or signals that something may need to be checked out. Try to avoid unnecessary stress in your liBe, but iB it happens, Bocus on finding ways Bor you to decom; press or tackle the problem rationally. One oB my Bavorite ideas Bor the New Year is to try and learn something new. It is always good to stimulate your brain by tackling a project that you may be unBamiliar with. IB your town oBBers programs through their parks and recreation pro; grams, check them out because they are usually reason; able priced and varied in topics. Maybe you’d like to take a cooking, painting or gardening course. How about learn; ing a new language, learning a musical instrument or re; Breshing on one you learned as a child? In closing, remember to start your New Year resolutions slowly and don’t take on more than you can handle. By eating right, cutting out too many sweets, high calorie or processed Boods and adding more exercise you can look Borward to a healthier 2026 ahead! Happy New Year greetings to our Montauk Sun readers!

nicer, but they have a dark and Ever since childhood, aggressive side, just like we do, Goodall loved the outdoors, and they’re capable oB violence, nature and animals. She brutality, killing and a kind oB was unable to aBBord col; primitive war,” Goodall said. lege to pursue her passion, ‘But also, just like us, they have but a trip to Nairobi, Kenya a loving, compassionate and to visit a Briend allowed her truly altruistic side, so that an to meet paleoanthropolo; adult male may adopt an or; gist Louis Leakey. Even; phan whose mother has died. tually, this connection There was this little inBant, allowed her to get a job at a Jane Goodall left her legacy who was just three and a halB, local museum and later as on challenging the idea of we thought he would die; part oB a research team that human uniqueness, but her activism also inspired there was nobody looking would travel to Gombe Stream to study wild chim; multiple generations to come. aBter him. And then, to our panzees in Tanzania. amazement, a 12;year;old Many challenges, including disease male adopted him, carried him around, and disagreements with Bellow research; shared his Bood and his nest with him, and ers, marked Goodall’s time in this expedi; saved his liBe,’ she added. tion. Still, her commitment to observation While this was Goodall’s most well; and ethical research led the team to real; known work, it was not her last. ABter re; ize many breakthroughs that challenged ceiving her Ph.d, Goodall continued to scientific ideals oB the time. Her research advocate Bor wildliBe protection and con; revealed that chimpanzees are omnivores servation oB endangered habitats. As a re; who hunt Bor meat, not herbivores as pre; searcher, Goodall leBt her legacy on viously thought. She also discovered that challenging the idea oB human uniqueness. chimps use and manuBacture their own Her youth empowerment, reBorestation tools, a trait once thought to be exclusive and activism also inspired multiple gener; to humans. ations to come together Bor conservation. Goodall continued her research at ················ Cambridge University, where many re; EarthTalk® is produced by searchers disagreed with her naming the Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss Bor the chimpanzees rather than assigning them 501(c)3 nonprofit EarthTalk. traditional number designations. This See more at https://emagazine.com. conflict led her to write her recognized To donate, visit https://earthtalk.org. Send questions to: question@earthtalk.org. book “My Friends, the Wild Chimpanzees.” “‘I thought chimps were so like us but

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Libra (September 23 – October 22) — The Full Wolf Moon on January 3 encourages deeper connections, while the New Moon in Capricorn on January 18 is per5 fect for setting intentions around partnerships. Em5 brace this energy to enhance your social interactions and foster harmony in your relationships.

with Lawrence Spiro The following poems describe our journey into winter. Quid pro quo best describes living in the North East part of this great country. We enjoy the other seasons so much that when winter blows into town we accept it as payment due. If you have any comments or poems send them to larryspiro@verizon.net Lawrence Spiro Night walks from dusk toward a shivering star. The stroll is slow and long with crisp snap of broken ice and clawing clutching wind. Darkness drip, seep, freeze dragging slow to retired dawn reeling to awake. Red blaze ignite the 1leeting day where second seem like minute, minute seem like hour. Grey skyblank the evanescent light. Night walks from dusk toward a shivering star.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) — You will be having a transformative next few weeks, emphasizing personal growth. The Full Wolf Moon on January 3 in5 vites emotional exploration, while the New Moon in Capricorn on the 18th is perfect for setting goals. Use this energy to harness your strength and pursue a path that resonates with you.

A Rose by any other name… by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel

Pale 1ingers press her face against the rigid pane. Her dreams sift through frigid lace and options, identity wain.

This quote is surely familiar for those of us that read Romeo and Juliet in high school English class and recognize the full sentence as “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” There is something magical about a story, poem, 1ilm that lives on years after it is produced and people recog5 nize quotes or famous characters’ names long after reading or viewing the 1ilm. Speaking of names, in the world of entertainment there are people that have gained fame and only go by one name. On the other hand, some entertainers have “handles” that were given by them perhaps by a critic, fan or even someone in their own entourage. The name seems to stick and when columnists mention the artist often the nickname takes precedence over the en5 tertainer’s real name. See how many one5word celebrity name or nickname you can recognize by the clues below.

Shivering breathes fog the view. Here and now, near and soon fading silhouettes against glass, demur to the static moving past.

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The wind roars and shrills blasting through the quaking sill. She shifts her sheets and moves slowly from a half dead sleep towards the darkened light. barely dreaming, slightly seeing the grey night shrouded in vitreous white.

Ball is Like Life By Ethan Bell

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 22) — You will 1ind yourself being inspired to embrace adventure and seek new experiences. The Full Wolf Moon on Jan5 uary 3 prompts you to broaden your horizons, while the New Moon in Capricorn on the 18th is the perfect time to set intentions for personal growth. Let this energy guide you on exciting journeys as you follow your pas5 sions. 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!

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King of Rock & Roll Satchmo (he had a 1ive5 decade career and is the most in1luential 1igure in jazz. 7 This singer has two nicknames one is Chair5 man of the Board or Ol’ Blue Eyes. 8 Queen of Soul (an American singer, songwriter and pianist with global sales that were over 75 million records) 9 The Boss – a singer from New Jersey 10 The Babe – hint for baseball fans 11 Who was the lead drummer for the Beatles? 12 Long haired, handsome man was often depicted in illustrations on the cover of romance novels 13 Golf legend that attended Stanford on a golf scholarship then left after two years to become a professional at age 20. 14 During his acting career President Ronald Rea5 gan starred in a 1940’s 1ilm, Knute Rockne, All American. What athlete did Reagan play that had a tag line as “Win one for the…?”

Sonny Bono’s singing partner He sang Purple Rain Lead singer of the group U52 Xavier Cugat’s then wife, singer, 1lamenco gui5 tarist was part of his band. Cuban born Cugat was a train violinist and arranger and was the resident orchestra at the Waldorf5Astoria for 16 years starting in 1931.

Up and down the players go hoping to get a win So many positions on the team But somehow everyone 1its in Kind of like life, everyone has a role A 100 percent of the shots you don't take Means you'll never know...

Answers: 1. Cher (Born Cherilyn Sarkisian and legally shortened to just Cher); 2. Prince; 3. Bono (His real name is Paul David Hewson and got his nickname “from the Latin word of bonavox, which translates to "good voice."); 4. Charo; 5. Elvis; 6. Louie Armstrong (the famous trum5 peter and vocalist was given this name because of the way he could open his mouth playing his instrument, ‘like a satchel” his mouth became so wide.); 7. Frank Sinatra; 8. Aretha Franklin; 9. Bruce Springsteen; 10. Babe Ruth; 11. Ringo (nicknamed for the many rings he always wore); 12. Fabio; 13. Tiger Woods; 14. Gipper was the nickname for Football player George Gipp.

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Life, Love & Golf in the West Virginia Mountains Glade Springs, West Virginia — A Place That Became Part of My Heart A Different Kind of Departure…A cruise usually begins with the first sight o6 the ship: a white hull gleaming under the Florida sun, gulls circling overhead, and the quiet thrill o6 knowing that 6or one week, the ocean will be home. Ours began di66erently. The day be6ore boarding Holland America Line’s ms Koningsdam—be6ore sail1away cocktails and smiling embarkation photos—we checked into The Harrison, a “Park, Sleep & Fly” hotel in Hollywood, Florida. That evening we dined just steps away at Hoshi and Sushi o6 Hollywood. Their Crispy Brussels Sprouts alone were worth staying next door. When the Journey Takes a Turn…The next morning, a6ter a quick break6ast, we rolled our luggage downstairs and ordered an Uber to Port Everglades. A mid1sized car arrived, the trunk popped open, and our driver greeted us warmly—though it quickly became clear he didn’t speak a word o6 English. That didn’t seem like a problem. We had one destination. Except the car headed—confidently—toward Fort Lauderdale Airport. We pointed at his GPS. We tapped the glowing blue dot labeled Port Everglades. We mimed ships and waved our arms theatrically. A6ter several reroutes and 6ar more gesturing than one expects on an Uber ride, he finally de1 livered us to the Holland America terminal. Bags dropped. Boarding documents scanned. We exhaled.

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MONTAUK LIBRARY GINGERBREAD WINNERS by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel

The Friends of the Montauk Library announced the winners of their First Annual Gingerbread Creation Contest. This year’s theme was The Buildings in Montauk. Ad vertising for the contest started as early as the beginning of October with lyers at the library, around town and even online at The Patch. In the past the Library has held other contests such as a fruitcake contest during Thanksgiving, Irish Soda Bread around St. Patrick’s Day and even a red, white and blue theme of something edible for Flag Day.

Sally Krusch of The Friends of the Library said the Gingerbread Contest was a family event and submissions were brought to the library by creative entrants of all ages. First Place winner was The Radar Tower created by the Lenahan family. Second Place winner was The Ronjo Motel created by Dan Elliott. The other entries were the Karl Fisher Tower, the Viking Building (with shark) and the Montauk Teardown. The classic ginger bread house was also entered, but did not ful ill the criteria. The Houses will be on display at the Library through January. Stop by and be in spired to join the fun next year for other events! To learn more about other contests coming up and the wonderful, varied activities the Montauk Library hosts year round, be sure to check their website frequently. www.montauklibrary.org

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Potato Skins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Chicken Quesadilla . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Sliders* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Four mini cheeseburgers served with pickles

Chicken Tenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Served with BBQ or honey mustard

Steak Tidbits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Bite size pieces of marinated steak with a small porton of blue cheese dressed mesclun greens

Fried Pickles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Deep fried pickles served with a ranch dressing dipping sauce

Buffalo Cauliflower . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Spicy battered cauliflower served with ranch dressing on the side

Bavarian Pretzel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Buttery, hand-salted soft pretzels, served warm with melted cheese dipping sauce and honey mustard

WINGS . . . . . .15

Point Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Grilled Chicken BLT . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Catch of the Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Monterey Chicken Sandwich . . . . .16

Philly Cheese Steak . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Fish Reuben . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Steak Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Five Point wings, two sliders & fries

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

Worcestershire Burger . . . . . . . . . .18 Fajita Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

TACOS

Topped with pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole & jack cheese, wrapped in a flour tortilla

Beer battered, served with marinara sauce

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

Mozzarella Sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Crispy deep fried Buffalo chicken strips wrapped in a tortilla with bacon, lettuce, tomato & blue cheese dressing

Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Avocado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Sesame Rare Tuna Steak* . . . . . .28

Seafood Marinara . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Veggie Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Diced vegetables, topped with avocado & swiss cheese

Buffalo Chicken Wrap . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 10 oz. Skirt Steak marinated in our own unique blend of spices. Served with mashed potatoes and southwest corn

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 Local mussels, shrimp, and calamari tossed in our house marinara sauce, served over linguini and topped off with parmesan cheese

Creamy Seafood Pasta . . . . . . . . . .29 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 Breaded chicken breast covered in tomato sauce and mozzarella served over linguini

Lobster Ravioli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Light lemon and garlic cream sauce topped with scallions and parmesan cheese

Menu & Prices are subject to change.

*Cooked to your liking. Consuming raw or partially cooked meat or fish may cause the risk of food born illness, especially if you have cerain health conditions. Before placing your order, please inform your server of any allergies. Thank you.

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Continued from Page 25 past like sequins. Instead, swells rocked the vessel with theatrical enthusiasm. Within minutes, several passengers, myself included, felt unmistakably queasy. We surfaced early, and later learned subsequent tours had been canceled. One of the comforts of cruising is always returning home to the ship. Christmas, Quietly…Christmas morning unfolded slowly. Marcus attended the late night staff concert and Christmas Mass while I slept, returning with pho tos and stories. Santa handed out gifts in the theater for the little ones, but we chose the Greenhouse Spa— a peaceful retreat where the only sounds were water and whispers. Outside, the ship sailed through endless blue.

Evenings became chap ters of their own: Exqui site Mediterranean sea bass at Canaletto by Chef de Cuisine Kalai and his team; music drifting from lounges; piano notes curling like ribbon; jazz giving way to a holiday party where guests dressed in bright orange celebrated Holland America’s Dutch heritage.

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42 Locations in MANHATTAN • 82 Locations in SUFFOLK COUNTY • 13 Locations in NASSAU COUNTY MANHATTAN:

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Arriving by Sea in Key West…By week’s end, the ms Koningsdam pointed back toward Florida—and inally, Key West. It was our irst time arriving by ship, stepping ashore down the gangway with the island waiting just beyond the pier. With no tour booked and no agenda, we wandered. Duval Street buzzed. Cuban coffee scented the air. Roosters, chickens, and baby chicks ruled the sidewalks. Pastel conch homes felt both familiar and newly no ticed. And then there was Louie’s Backyard—our all time favorite restaurant whenever we return. A place where meals become memories. Full Circle…Disembarkation morning arrived clear and ef icient. We ordered an Uber back to the hotel where our car awaited. A new driver— luent in English, cheerful, con ident. We relaxed…until we recognized the route. Again, the airport. Two drivers. Two detours. One phone heroically recovered. Travel, it seems, wanted symmetry— a beginning and an ending linked by the same unexpected punchline. Just then, a seaplane lifted off the runway in front of us. A wrong turn— but a spectacular sight. The Beauty of Going Sideways…And maybe this is the heart of travel: perfection doesn’t live in lawless execution, but in the small mishaps that color a journey and become stories retold for years. Until next month, from another interesting location. Yours in travel, with Love, Ingrid EscapeFromParadise.net facebook.com/ingrid.lemme • #EscapeFromParadise Award winning TV Host, Publisher, Travel Writer. Seven Stars.com ambassador & 15 Emmy awards. aTasteofHistory.org • twitter.com/LemmeEscape instagram.com/ingridlemme 28 ~ Winter 2026 ~ The Montauk Sun

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NORTH FORK LOCATIONS:

WOLFER ESTATE VINEYARDS

SOTHEBY’S

139 SAGG RD., SAGAPONACK

6 MAIN ST., EAST HAMPTON MONTAUK HWY., AMAGANSETT

2012 OLD COUNTRY RD., RIVERHEAD

54560 MAIN RD., SOUTHOLD 101 SOUTH ST., GREENPORT

1216 MAIN RD., RIVERHEAD

44 FRONT ST., GREENPORT

STOP & SHOP:

2038 OLD COUNTRY RD., RIVERHEAD

132 FRONT ST., GREENPORT

1707 OLD COUNTRY RD., RIVERHEAD

41270 MAIN RD., ORIENT

451 E. MAIN ST., RIVERHEAD

209 FRONT ST., GREENPORT

330 COURT ST., RIVERHEAD

SOUTH FORK LOCATIONS:

6025 SOUND AVE., RIVERHEAD

112 MAIN ST., WESTHAMPTON BEACH

1830 W. MAIN ST., RIVERHEAD

87-131 SUNSET AVE., WESTHAMPTON BEACH 555 MONTAUK HWY., BAY SHORE

6025 SOUND AVE., RIVERHEAD

70 SUNSET AVE., WESTHAMPTON BEACH

272 MAIN RD., AQUEBOGUE

231 MONTAUK HWY., WATER MILL

229 MEETING HOUSE CREEK RD., AQUEBOGUE 894 MAIN RD., AQUEBOGUE

194 W. MONTAUK HWY., HAMPTON BAYS 167 MAIN ST., SOUTHAMPTON 67 NEWTOWN LN., EAST HAMPTON

31320 MAIN RD., CUTCHOGUE

252 W. MONTAUK HWY., HAMPTON BAYS

GALA FRESH SUPERMARKET 795 OLD COUNTRY RD., RIVERHEAD

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOT JAMESPORT VINEYARD HILTON GARDEN INN

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HYATT

RIVERHEAD FREE LIBRARY RG/NY WINERY INDIGO HOTEL

MARTHA CLARA VINEYARDS HAMPTON COFFEE COMPANY LARRYS LIGHTHOUSE MARINA BAYVIEW FARMS PECONIC BAY VINEYARDS KING KULLEN:

31525 MAIN RD., CUTCHOGUE 25 EASTPORT MANOR RD., EASTPORT 472 LAKE AVE., ST. JAMES 460 COUNTY RD. 111, MANORVILLE

PAUMANOK VINEYARDS

IGA SUPERMARKETS: THE MARKET

GREENPORT LIQUORS ORIENT FERRY

THE MENHADEN HOTEL

BEACH BAKERY CVS

BEST MARKET

DUCKWALK VINEYARD STOP & SHOP:

WILD BY NATURE KING KULLEN

52 E. MONTAUK HWY., HAMPTON BAYS

HAMPTON JITNEY

395 CTY. RT. 39, SOUTHAMPTON

SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL

240 MEETING HOUSE LN., SOUTHAMPTON

1074 MAIN RD., AQUEBOGUE

CITARELLAS

150 BERGEN AVE., MATTITUCK

KING KULLEN

10095 MAIN RD., MATTITUCK

STARBUCKS COFFEE

39390 MAIN RD., PECONIC

CITARELLAS

39935 MAIN RD., PECONIC

EAST HAMPTON LIBRARY

42155 MAIN RD., PECONIC

THE CLUBHOUSE

MACARI WINERY

JAN'S CHINESE REST RAPHAEL WINERY

PINDAR VINEYARD

GREENPORT HARBOR BREWERY

20 HAMPTON RD., SOUTHAMPTON 2044 MONTAUK HWY., BRIDGEHAMPTON 2488 MONTAUK HWY., BRIDGEHAMPTON 2209 MONTAUK HWY., BRIDGEHAMPTON

159 MAIN ST., EAST HAMPTON 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

IGA SUPMARKET

SUFFOLK COUNTY (OTHERS): 351 MERRICK RD., AMITYVILLE 533 MONTAUK HWY., BAYSHORE 3126 JERICHO TPKE., EAST NORTHPORT 400 UNION BLVD., WEST ISLIP 60 WALL ST., HUNTINGTON 1100 EAST JERICHO TPKE., HUNTINGTON 2650 SUNRISE HWY., EAST ISLIP 454 FORT SALONGA RD., NORTHPORT 575 MONTAUK HWY., WEST BABYLON 88 GOLDING AVE., WEST BABYLON 400 UNION BLVD., WEST ISLIP

BAGEL BOSS SHOPRITE

1960 DEER PARK AVE., DEER PARK

KING KULLEN:

25 EASTPORT MANOR RD., EASTPORT 460 COUNTY RT. 111, MANORVILLE

NORTH SHORE FARMS

1235 ROUTE 454, HAUPPAUGE

WILD BY NATURE

369 W. MAIN ST., HUNTINGTON

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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Springs Historical Society and Community Library presents BARRY McCALLION: ARTIST BOOKS an exhibition of literary artworks through Sunday, January 18 SPRINGS COMMUNITY LIBRARY 1 Parsons Place, East Hampton Curated by Teri Kennedy VIEWING HOURS with the ARTIST January 12, 13 & 15 / 10am , noon January 16 / 10am , noon & 1 , 3pm January 17 / 10am , 3pm January 18 / 1 , 3pm Known for his ability to bring lit, erary narratives to life, Barry McCallion combines ine art with written works to create a deeply immersive and at times introspective experience. Blending whimsy with absolute precision, McCal, lion uses a wide range of mediums and collages to deepen the emotional impact

of each piece. McCallion describes how “the visual book involves you in time” to create a sense of anticipation and mem, ory. His creative process driven by themes of social consciousness, McCal, lion addresses issues such as extinction, pollution, and environmental protection. In one such book, he tells the story of Earth’s fragility on rare Japanese nacre pearl paper, a material crafted in a method that is increasingly threatened by a rapidly changing world. Also on display will be McCallion’s prints and fold,out style books, both cur, rent and past works. McCallion will be present during the exhibition to talk about his process and inspirations.

About the Artist: Barry McCallion is a sculptor and artist who began his cre, ative journey in the Bronx, NY. He holds degrees in English Literature from Co, lumbia University and Sculpture from Claremont Graduate University. His work has been shaped by extensive travel and artistic residencies in Berlin, Paris, New Zealand, and Australia. A long time Springs resident, McCallion currently re, sides at Peconic Landing. To learn more, visit www.barrymccallion.com About Springs Historical Society and Community Library: Springs Historical

Society is a non,pro it organization ded, icated to serving the community and pre, serving the history of Springs. Its mission began with Elizabeth Parker Anderson's generous bequest of her home to the Town of East Hampton for use as a li, brary to serve the Springs community. We present educational programs, collect and preserve local documents and pho, tographs, and operate the Springs Com, munity Library. To support the Springs Historical Society or learn more, visit www.springshistoricalsociety.org.

Barry McCallion, Parowan Gap

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Bring your boat! What a great spot to get away from it all! The Landing is the only property in Montauk offering a boat slip at your front door. This corner unit, with a spacious deck, offers one bedroom, one bath, with high ceilings and tons of natural light. Relax and enjoy the lovely views of the harbor. A great location on the harbor, with fishing at your doorstep, restaurants, shops, the beach, and only five-minute drive to town. Turnkey, call to view. Contact: Mary Ann Peluso / Phone: 917-992-2251 / Price: $1,100,000 / Web ID# 927856 Montauk Cottage with Sunset and Pond Views Discover the ideal retreat with this charming property, perfectly situated near the Town, Ocean, Jitney and Train. Enjoy sunsets and pond views from the comfort of Adirondack chairs. This home features two bedrooms and a newly renovated bathroom, complemented by a detached garage and a newly constructed outdoor shower, offering a complete package for relaxation and convenience. The property has undergone significant renovations, including a new roof, updated kitchen and bathroom, and modern windows. The living space has been transformed with a raised ceiling and an open layout, seamlessly connecting the kitchen and living room to create a bright and airy environment. These enhancements not only elevate the aesthetic appeal but also improve functionality, making it an inviting space for gatherings and everyday living. Located in a desirable area, this home is designed to capture attention with its blend of comfort and style. If you're seeking a property that aligns with your lifestyle, don't miss the opportunity to explore this offering. Schedule a viewing today to experience firsthand the unique charm and appeal of this Montauk getaway. Contact: Helen Stubbman / Phone: 631-375-3778 / Price: $1,850,000 / Web ID# 927642

Lakefront Heaven in Montauk Discover a stunning retreat nestled on the shores of Lake Montauk, where modern elegance meets mid-century charm. This newly listed property boasts a sprawling yard offering breathtaking views of the serene lake. The recently renovated kitchen and bathrooms exude sophistication and style, featuring high-end finishes and contemporary fixtures that cater to the most discerning tastes. Step inside to find a blend of mid-century interior design, highlighted by two inviting fireplaces that create a warm and welcoming ambiance. The home offers three bedrooms and two luxurious baths. A dedicated dressing room adds a touch of opulence, while the exercise room caters to your wellness needs. The property includes a full unfinished lower level and a large two-car garage provides convenience and ample storage space. Expansive windows frame picturesque views of Lake Montauk, flooding the interior with natural light and creating a seamless connection to the outdoors. .The generous deck is perfect for entertaining or simply unwinding while enjoying the lake views. This exceptional home offers a unique opportunity to experience waterfront living at its finest, combining modern amenities with timeless design elements. Situated in a prime location, this property provides easy access to local attractions, dining, and recreational activities, making it an ideal choice for those seeking both tranquility and convenience. Embrace the lifestyle you've always dreamed of in this exquisite Lake Montauk residence. Contact: Helen Stubbman / Phone: 631-375-3778 / Price: $4,300,000 / Web ID# 927641 Cozy Co-op By the Sea Discover coastal living at its finest with this wonderful year-round co-op, perfectly situated just steps from the Atlantic Ocean and Hither Hills beaches. Enjoy beautiful ocean views from your large covered deck, with private access and overlooking a serene rolling lawn. The thoughtfully renovated open kitchen and living area, complete with a cozy fireplace, creates an inviting atmosphere for relaxation and entertaining. With the beach less than 400 feet away, this property offers unparalleled convenience for beach lovers. Additional amenities include on-site laundry, basement storage, designated parking, basic cable and a dedicated year-round property manager. Embrace the opportunity for convenient and luxurious living near both the beach and town in this exceptional coop. Contact: Gabrielle J. Portella / Phone: 917327-7205 / Price: $650,000 / Web ID# 927161 CHARMING THREE-BEDROOM OASIS IN MONTAUK'S HITHER HILLS Discover your perfect piece of Montauk in this beautifully maintained three-bedroom, two-bath home located in Montauk's desirable Hither Hills. This charming residence is an upside down style that features bright and inviting open living spaces that create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The spacious living room flows seamlessly out to a patio deck, making it an ideal spot for relaxing or en-

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This unit offers one bedroom on the main floor and an additional open loft bedroom on the upper level. The open floor plan and high ceilings make this light-filled unit feel spacious and inviting. The custom kitchen, with granite countertops and stainless appliances, is open to the dining and living area. Entertaining is easy with the private deck overlooking the harbor where you can dine alfresco and take in the views. The Landing, located right on the harbor with docking, a saltwater swimming pool, BBQ, and picnic area, is open year-round, and close to the finest restaurants, bars, shops, and beaches. Call to view. Contact: Mary Ann Peluso / Phone: 917-992-2251 / Price: $1,475,000 / Web ID# 919203 Fabulous New Modern Ditch Plains 4 Bedroom Home with Pool Discover your new home in Ditch Plains, just four blocks from the renowned surf breaks. This newly constructed traditional residence spans over 2,200 square feet and features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a host of modern amenities. Upon entering, the first level welcomes you with three guest bedrooms, including one ensuite, two full bathrooms, a laundry room, and access to both the basement and backyard. Ascend to the second story to find a luxurious primary suite complete with a walk-in closet, double sink vanity, large shower, sauna, and a soaking tub within a stylish wet room. The main living area on the second floor offers an open kitchen, a great room with an attractive fireplace setting the ambiance for the large open living area, a half bath, and a pantry. Step out onto the wrap-around hardwood deck to enjoy views of the brand-new in-ground swimming pool and from this second story deck, you can access the roof deck with 360-degree views, including some ocean views. The full-height, walk-out basement provides ample opportunity for future expansion and additional entertainment space. Buyers have the unique opportunity to select some finishing options, making this home truly their own. Be the first to own this exceptional new construction in Ditch Plains. Keep in mind if you move forward and finish the lower level you are almost at 3000 sq ft and with the new town codes you would not be able to replicate this size home on this size parcel. Contact: Helen Stubbmann & Jared Godsell / Phone: 631-375-3778 | 516-314-4847 / Price: $3,750,000 / Web ID# 889339 Sustainable Modern Living in Montauk's Hither Woods Completed in 2022 by Build Well Development - Montauk's premier builder of transitional luxury homes with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency - 19 Elm Drive is a modern retreat in Montauk's Hither Woods, just minutes from the ocean. Spanning over 5,000 square feet, this six-bedroom, four-and-a-halfbath residence balances sophisticated design, high-performance systems and everyday comfort. A 28,000-watt rooftop solar array, high-efficiency HVAC with eight independently controlled zones, and Anderson Low-E windows with heatlock coatings ensure year-round performance with a minimal environmental footprint. Step inside to a double-height foyer that opens to an expansive, sun-filled living area. The main level features a living room with oversized windows, a dining space that comfortably seats twelve, and a fully equipped kitchen with an eat-in island and top-tier appliances. All overlook the backyard, where a 15x30 heated pool and integrated spa are framed by lawn and mature landscaping, creating a scenic outdoor space ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Also on this level is a bedroom with an ensuite bath, a den/media room, a powContinued on Next Page

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CORCORAN REAL ESTATE GROUP: www.corcoran.com der room, and a laundry room with two washers and two dryers. Interior access leads to the attached two-car garage and a full-height, 1,900square-foot basement ready to be finished. Upstairs, the primary suite features a large walkin closet and a bright, spa-like bathroom with dual vanities and a glass-enclosed shower. An additional ensuite guest room sits across the hall, while three more bedrooms share a spacious hall bathroom. Every room offers generous closet space and views of the 1.3-acre private landscape. Thoughtfully designed, built to the highest standards, and located just minutes from the ocean, 19 Elm Drive is a high-end, low-maintenance retreat that offers exceptional privacy, year-round comfort and easy access to everything Montauk has to offer. Make every day at 19 Elm feel like a vacation with a Gurney's Resort membership, which provides direct access to one of the East End's most beautiful stretches of ocean beach, complete with a dedicated concierge and other resort amenities. Contact: Peter Moore Jr. & Peter Moore / Phone: 631-8074635 | 516-313-0685 / Price: $4,995,000 / Web ID# 925044 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: 631807-4635 / Price: $3,995,000 / Web ID# 924715 Impeccable Three Bedroom in Northwest Woods East Hampton Welcome to your Northwest Woods sanctuary, a beautifully maintained modern home nestled on a lush 0.45-acre lot. This exquisite 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers the perfect blend of privacy and luxury, thoughtfully positioned on a builder's half-acre with mature landscaping that ensures seclusion from neighboring properties. The home features a stunning addition, showcasing a chef's kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, including Sub-Zero refrigerator with a glass front, SubZero oversized wine cooler, Wolf double ovens, a Wolf gas stove, two sinks, two dishwashers, and a walk-in pantry. The ample prep space and adjacent dining area make it ideal for casual dining. Two sliding doors provide seamless access to outdoor spaces: one leads to an al fresco din-

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6 BR, 5 BA, 2 HALF BA | Newly constructed home features an open-layout design and a spacious deck, heated gunite pool with spa, complemented by multiple patios. Web# 416476

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5 BR, 4 BA | A stunning property nestled in the heart of Montauk. Adjacent to the main house, a legally attached cottage adds a unique touch to this property. Web# 411707

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Stunning retreat nestled on the shores of Lake Montauk with sprawling yard and breathtaking lake views | 3 BR | 2 BA | 2,400 SF | Recently renovated kitchen and baths | 2 Fireplaces | Unfinished lower level | Large 2-car garage | Deck with lake views | .78-acre | $4,300,000 | Web# 927641

33 Benson Drive, Montauk

74 South Edgemere Street, Montauk

Ditch Plains | 4 BR | 3.5 BA | 2,200 SF | Great room with fireplace | Luxurious primary suite with walk-in closet, double sink vanity, large shower, sauna and soaking tub within a stylish wet room | Full height, unfinished lower level | Sunset views from rooftop deck | Pool | .25-acre | $3,750,000 | Web# 889339

Cottage with sunset and pond views | 2 BR | 1 BA | 1,000 SF | Open layout with high ceilings | Renovations include new roof and windows, updated kitchen and bath Detached garage | .11-acre | Outdoor shower | Conveniently located near town, ocean, Jitney and train | $1,850,000 | Web# 927642

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