Montauk Sun April 2023

Easy Breeze Cruises .

462 W. Lake Dr., Montauk www.easybreezecruises.com

Ebb Tide (formerly Marlin V)

644-1125

668-5671 474 West Lake Dr., Montauk Harbor

Viking Fishing Fleet

668-5700 462 West Lake Dr., Montauk www.vikingfleet.com

Automotive Solutions

668-2997 63 Navy Rd., Montauk

B &

Montauk Hwy., Montauk

St. Therese of Lisieux (Roman Catholic)

Essex St., Montauk

Jewish Center of the Hamptons

Woods Lane, East Hampton

East Hampton Urgent Care Center

470 Pantigo Rd., East Hampton

Montauk Chamber of Commerce

Montauk Historical Society

Montauk Library

Montauk Medical Center

Main St., Montauk

Montauk School

Signs and Wonders Church of God

So. Emerson and So. Edgemere, Montauk

U.S. Coast Guard - Montauk

Montauk Angler’s Club

668-3232

467 East Lake Dr., Montauk www.montaukanglersclub.com Montauk Marine Basin

426 West Lake Dr., Montauk www.marinebasin.com

Montauk Sportsmans Dock

414 West Lake Dr., Montauk

Montauk Yacht Club Resort Marina

32 Star Island Rd., Montauk

Offshore Sports Marina

408 West Lake Dr., Montauk

Rick’s Crabby Cowboy Cafe & Marina

435 East Lake Dr., Montauk

Snug Harbor Resort & Marina

3 Star Island Rd., Montauk Star Island Yacht Club and Marina

668-5900

668-5348

668-2406

668-2860

Montauk Hwy., Montauk Halstead Real Estate www.halstead.com

Greene Real Estate

South Etna Ave., Montauk

& Associates

Montauk Hwy. #4, Montauk www.saunders.com

668-2200

324-9858

329-5900

668-2428

668-5340

668-3377

668-3705

668-2474

668-3929

668-2368

668-7950

668-6800

MARINAS

Diamond Cove Marina

668-6592 364 West Lake Dr., Montauk

Lighthouse Marina

& Country Real Estate

668-0500 Main St., Montauk

RECREATION

Depot Gallery

668-0897 Edgemere & Flamingo Roads, in the old Montauk train station Hither Hills State Park

Montauk www.shopkailani.com Kathryn Nadeau Custom Framing

668-6383 S. Etna Ave., Montauk kellyb

41 The Plaza, Montauk www.kellybmtk.com Key West Aloe of Montauk

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Are You Getting Enough Sleep?

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel

Now with Daylight Savings Time having arrived last month, some of our conversations centered around how hard it was to get back into a normal sleep pattern again. More than just feeling well rested, The American Heart Association (AHA) says that good sleep habits are essen‐tial for heart health. Scientific researchers have noticed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following the change to daylight saving time each spring. However, the American Heart Association, the leading global health organization dedications to fighting heart disease and stroke, says los‐ing sleep anytime can be a major risk factor for car‐diovascular disease.

“Getting a good night’s sleep every night is vital to cardiovascular health. Adults should aim for an average of 7 hours, and babies and kids need more depending on their age.” said Donald M. Lloyd‐Jones, M.D., Sc.M., FAHA, past volunteer president of the AHA. “Unfortunately, we know that as many as 1 in 3 people do not get their recommended amount of sleep each night.” According to Lloyd‐Jones, the amount of sleep and quality of sleep are important, and both can have significant impacts on cardiovascular health, as well as overall health. In addition to increasing risk for cardiovascular conditions like heart attack and stroke, lack of sleep may also put people at risk of things like depression, cognitive decline and obesity.

New research in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows maintaining a consistent sleep pattern may play an important role in preventing cardiovascular disease. Researchers found that falling asleep at different times or sleeping an inconsistent number of hours each night, even variations of more than two hours a night within the same week, were tied to developing hardened arteries, known as atherosclerosis. “We know that peo‐ple who get adequate sleep manage other health factors better as well, such as weight, blood sugar and blood pressure,” Lloyd‐Jones said. “The AHA recently added sleep to the list of factors that support optimal cardio‐vascular health. We call these Life’s Essential 8, and they include: eating a healthy diet, not smoking or va‐ping, being physically active and getting adequate sleep, along with controlling your blood pressure and main‐taining healthy levels of cholesterol and lipids, healthy blood sugar levels and a healthy weight.”

Making even small changes in daily habits can make a big difference in sleep quality. Here are some tips the AHA recommends: Make healthy living a habit: Eat a balanced diet, get regular physical activity and manage stress to support a healthier night’s sleep. Set the alarm – for morning and night: Stick to specific times to go to bed and wake up each day and commit to a consistent sleep schedule as much as possible. Along with a wake‐up alarm, try a bedtime alarm to in‐dicate it’s time to start winding down. Establish bed‐time habits: Once your bedtime alarm goes off, move into a familiar ritual, like brushing your teeth, washing your face or taking a warm bath. Relax and unwind: Take a few minutes to de‐stress, consider reading, jour‐naling, meditating or listening to music to ease into a good night’s rest. Take a technology break: A bedroom free of light and technology will equate to better sleep, so keep your phone and other devices away from the bed. Try logging off your electronic devices at least an hour before bedtime. Getting to sleep can be tricky for some people, however, sleep supplements should be used sparingly, and only under the advice of a health care clinician. It’s also very important to consider the possibility of a sleep disorder like sleep apnea or in‐somnia. These conditions can increase a person’s risk of heart disease and stroke and should be treated ap‐propriately to improve the quality and duration of sleep, as well as overall health.

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would’ve given Penn the lead. Later in the postgame press conference I asked Princeton Coach Mitch Hen‐derson about it. I could tell he didn’t like me saying a foul should not have been called, but he tipped his hand by saying, “Keeshawn Kellman drew the first charge of his career.” At 6 feet, 9 inches and 240 pounds Kellman is imposing and not easily knocked down. As Spinoso spun to score the shot Kellman rolled with him and fell. Once the referee blew the whistle Penn would never score again. Princeton won 77‐70. They moved on to the Ivy League final and beat Yale 55‐48 on Sunday March 12th. Both games were close and won by 7 points. As I turn this in Princeton is still dancing. They went on to beat Ari‐zona 59‐56 on March 16th and Missouri 78‐63 on March 18th. At press time, Princeton was set to play Creighton in Louisville on March 24th. The Ivy League Tournament got them ready for their miracle run.

I covered the Albany regional March 19‐21. In the first game on Friday March 19th St. Mary’s Col‐lege from Moraga, CA beat Virginia Commenwealth University 63‐51. Iona played UCONN in the second of four opening round games that Friday. Iona’s Coach Rick Pitino said in the post game press confer‐ence, “the first half was just about as well as we played all year.” Iona led 39‐37 after the first half. In the press conference after the game I asked Coach Pitino, “I thought they won in the second half in the first two minutes and you called a timeout to stem the tide…was there anything you could have done to have beaten them in this game?” Pitino answered, “Well, we had their best player 0‐6 on the perimeter in the first half. When they ran that curl play, that stagger play, our five man didn’t hedge out, and we worked on that all week, and that was a big play. And you’re right about the two minutes.” Iona lost the sec‐ond half 50‐24. The final score was UCONN 87 Iona

POETRY FOR MERI

by Don Intonato

LAST STOP

You are the end of the day. The last train out of the city. You are the long ride home. The last stop.

63. On Tuesday March 21st Rick Pitino held his first news conference as St. John’s head coach at Madison Square Garden. In the next game in Albany on Friday March 19th Miami would have to rally from trailing by 8 points with under four and a half minutes to go to win. They beat Drake 63‐56 on the back of a 10 point scoring run that ended with 11 seconds left. Miami’s full court press won them the game.

Next up was Indiana playing Kent State. Indiana won 71‐60 in the nightcap of the four games from the Albany first round. These games set the stage for Sunday’s second round of the Albany Regional. UCONN handled St. Mary’s well, especially in the sec‐ond half. After leading by one at halftime they outscored St. Mary’s 39‐25 in the second half and won 70‐55. As I left the court between games on Sun‐day the Miami players were getting ready to go out for their game against Indiana. The winner would ad‐vance to the Sweet 16 in Kansas City, MO.

I took the opportunity to speak with Jordan Miller. I mentioned the time earlier this season at Mo‐hegan Sun Arena when a zoom question came into the press conference and his coach Jim Larranaga was confused about who was asking it. I chuckled when his Coach said, “I don’t do well with zoom ques‐tions.” When I looked up at the podium Jordan was smiling at me. Coach Larranaga is old school. Jordan and I laughed about it in Albany as we spoke in front of the big March Madness Bracket that shows the teams advancing as games are played. I asked Jordan about playing with two Mt. Vernon players, Greg Cal‐ixte and Jason Douglas‐Stanley, when he was at George Mason. Then I pulled my fleece vest open to show the Mt. Vernon Basketball shirt I was wearing. He couldn’t have been nicer. I also noticed how loose the Hurricanes seemed before playing Indiana. I asked Norchad Omier how his ankle was feeling after I had learned it was injured and they weren’t sure he could play in the Drake game. He responded that it was fine. I knew then Indiana might be in for a long night. Final score Miami 85 Indiana 69. As we go to press Miami is getting ready for the number one seeded Houston Cougars, Friday March 24th.

You are the other side. The across the street. You are the around the corner. The top of the stairs.

You are the door that opens. The clothes on the chair. You are the bed in the darkness. The blanket pulled up to the chin. My whole life, I have been trying to reach you.

No guess I know with certitude it can’t be touched with finger or mood. It does not flip but is presupposed to the linear time now composed.

Simultaneity is a mime

In mind perceived but declined by time.

with Larry Spiro

TIME by Lawrence Spiro

The presence of endless time and space was an act of kindness and of grace.

For all those who doubt the truth today try focus on time from first to stay.

Question and understand why the when I will take from naught to now to then.

There are those who declare and deny and will question the creation why.

Shackled to the senses and reveal all that is unconfirmed is not real.

They call time a depository of bland dream and a finished story.

They point and say beginning to end There is only birth and the descend.

Time has no departure tacit clear. It has no effect but to be here.

Joe & Klyph’s Excellent Jam at TAUK @ Trails End

by Sue Giustino

Got the Monday Blues? Well, after months of advertising a Monday night music event “Joe & Klyph’s Excellent Jam”

at TAUK @ Trails End, we finally remem

bered to give it a try. Knowing that Joe and Klyph are talented, we truly expected it to be great. Yet, sitting at the bar, enjoying some drinks and dinner, [The BBQ ribs, kale Caesar salad with grilled shrimp, and the crab stuffed fish special were splendid.] we were entertained beyond our expectations. Dare I compare the vibe to a Manhattan club Jam Session with multiple musicians stopping in and joining for a song or two, or five…

Each Monday music aficionados, along with some lucky uninformed dinner guests, have been gathering to see a variety of the East End’s favorite musicians show up to jam with Joe Delia, Klyph Black, Greg McMullen, and James Benard. It’s a chance for the rock ’n roll, jazz, reggae, and blues people to play different genres, unrehearsed, with colleagues they don’t usually play alongside. The talent is exceptional, and the performances epic.

It’s a been a real dancing, rocking, listening respite each week at Tauk, to see/hear, who/what happens next. The night we were there, Joe, Klyph and James were joined by a minimum of five other musicians. Some of the artists that have jumped in include Mama Lee, Brad Penuel, Winston Irie, Johnny Blood, Lynn Blue, PJ Delia, Sarah Conway, Chris Ripley, Steve Tekulsky, Josh LeClerc, Denny McDermott, Andrew Winthrop, Wil

liam Lucey, Annie Trezza, Job Potter, Brad Beyer, Dalton Portella, Jim Lawler, Jeff Levitt, Bruce Beyer, Joe Haines, Kat Chaffin, Dave Portocarrero, Nan French, Doug Broder, Jed Feldman, John Cooper, Betsy Bambrick, and more.

PJ Delia sums it up like this “Montauk, East Hampton Township, and Suffolk County are blessed to have a really generous population of musical talents. The Joe & Klyph Ex‐cellent Jams (‘JAKE Jams’) entices them out of their own houses to play together with others, where they inspire and surprise each other. There have been some epic mo‐ments.”

For a magical evening of music, you won’t soon forget, check out “Montauk’s worst kept secret ‐ Joe & Klyph’s Excellent Jam ‐ every Monday, 7‐10pm at Tauk @ Trails End, 63 S. Euclid Ave., Montauk. No Cover. Food and Drink.

STREET FOOD ON THE GREEN

by Sue Giustino

After a soft opening for St. Patrick’s week‐end, “Street Food” will now be open with limited hours…expanding as the season progresses.

We enjoyed the Friends and Family evening there with an array of delicious Asian dishes in‐cluding sautéed scallops and chicken and beef with fresh veggies. However, that was just a few of the culinary delights. Fluke, Yellow Tail Tuna, and Salmon Sashimi, Garlic Edamame, Veggie Dumplings, Ginger Lobster, Steamed Whole Fish, Cajun Seafood, Lobster with Bean Noodles…the list goes on and on.

This culinary destination is a splendid ad‐dition to the variety of dining choices in Montauk. Be sure to stop in [previous ‘Cir‐cle Burger’ location] and enjoy a cocktail and tasty treat at the spacious bar, or in the open dining area.

For exact hours call 631‐238‐5653. Street Food is located at 58 South Erie St., Montauk, and at www.mtkstreetfood.com on the web.

sively listed with Town & Country. EXCLUSIVE - $895,000. Margaret A. Harvey 631.433.1382. Cynthia Ibrahim 631.375.2237. WEB# 892500

COMMERCIAL EXCLUSIVE

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY IN MONTAUK, HISTORIC RESTAURANT - LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! ICONIC MONTAUK RESTAURANT, 70 SEATS INSIDE, 70 OUTSIDE. A POPULAR LOCAL HANGOUT FOR GENERATIONS. Originally built on the shores of Fort Pond Bay and moved to current location in the 1930's, this is Montauk's oldest restaurant. Close to beach and hotels in the center of town. Ample indoor and outdoor seating for four seasons. SEPARATE 6-bedroom house currently used for staff housing completes this investment property. EXCLUSIVE$4,695,000. David J. Ryan 516.702.0816. WEB# 895310

MONTAUK BEACH HOUSE Sitting close to all, this Montauk Beach house consists of an upper light filled living area with fireplace, kitchen, dining and sliders that open on to a spacious deck which affords some views of Lake Montauk. Cozy three bedrooms, two full baths, additional large family room and full basement. Conveniently located close to Montauk Downs Golf, Gosmans dock area, Ditch Plains and downtown Montauk. EXCLUSIVE-Contact Susan Ceslow 631.335.0777 Price $1,395,000 Web# 369620

with a modern roomy bathroom. This floor also features a large guest bedroom with its own full bathroom. Three remaining bedrooms and another bathroom also adorn the second floor, they all have good storage space, great privacy and views of the amazing area surrounding 19 Elm. Situated near trendy Old Montauk Highway, Gurneys Inn and Hither Hills State Park, 19 Elm captures the classic, open and free spirit of Montauk in a contemporary, modern home. CO-EXCLUSIVE-Contact Susan Ceslow 631.335.0777 Price: $6,500,000 Web#367562

SPACIOUS HOME WITH POOL Light filled Nantucket style ranch set on a shy acre is smartly sophisticated, incorporating over 3,600 square feet of luxurious living area in its floor plan. It is composed of four bedrooms (and Bonus Room), each with their own walk-in closet and marble & tile en suite bath, a living and dining area that share a grand open expanse, a large eat-in kitchen, a walk-in pantry, laundry room, a powder room and a garage. The living area is accented by a delightful cupola which infuses the area with natural light. The kitchen is state of the art incorporating a six burner Thermador stove with double ovens and a water spout for filling those lobster pots, granite, custom lighting and stainless-steel appliances. The hallways are luxuriantly wide and dotted with wall sconces lighting the way. The Brazilian cherry floors add a richness throughout the gathering areas and, naturally, tile floors are found the in kitchen and baths. Some of the ceilings are cathedral with bead board finishing (kitchen, master) and there are four gas fireplaces (living, kitchen, primary BR and guest). There's an attached garage and a salt water pool which is surrounded on three sides by the U shape of the house and there are even ceiling fans along the finished soffits and a separate poolside powder room. To finish it off, there's a covered front porch, rear covered pool seating and dining area and central air conditioning. Close to all. EXCLUSIVE -Contact

Susan Ceslow 631.335.0777 Price: $2,795,000 Web#369143

CULLODEN BEACH HOUSE Montauk beach house consisting of three bedrooms, two full baths, living room with fireplace, kitchen, dining area and laundry room. Nice full basement which is an additional 1,080 sq. ft. and attached garage. Inviting front porch, rear deck, outdoor shower and extra patio space for entertaining. Close to Dock area where you can sit and watch the boats, shop or dine at some of the finest restaurants. Private beach a short distance down from house at end of Tern Drive. A true Montauk gem not to be missed. EXCLUSIVEContact Susan Ceslow 631.335.0777 Price $1,495,000 Web#368656

MONTAUK CLOSE TO TOWN & OCEANNew construction set on .46 acres in Country Club Estates, all underground utilities, approved for 18x36 inground pool. Large sprawling kitchen, dining and living room with crown moldings throughout & raised panel doors. Plenty of room for all consisting of four bedrooms, three full baths, family room/den and additional office which adjoins a full bath. Upstairs primary bedroom has walk in closet and beautifully appointed bath. Large rear deck and front porch, full sized attached garage, cable and data cabling in each room, beautiful white oak floors throughout, Quartzite countertops, stainless steel appliances, Central AC, full attic, and full basement with 8ft ceilings with egress stairs and windows. A true gem waiting for someone to call home. EXCLUSIVE-Contact

Susan Ceslow 631.335.0777 Price: $2,795,000 Web#368239

HITHER HILLS BEACH HOUSE WITH POOL -Hither Hills newly renovated home with pool, spa and all the modern conveniences. Large and light filled open living, gourmet kitchen, floor to ceiling sliders opening up to the great outdoors. Four bedrooms, three full baths, central air conditioning and outdoor shower. Full finished basement. Hither Hills ocean beach rights complete this must-see home. Great investment with amazing rental history! EXCLUSIVE-Contact

Susan Ceslow 631.335.0777 Price: $3,950,000 Web#358895

ELEGANT ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY HOME - New construction 2022Set in the privacy of Hither Woods, this six bedroom, four and a half bathroom offers contemporary sophistication while staying true to the open and free and environmentally friendly spirit of Montauk. The 5,155 sq. ft. two story home has it all with its 28,000 watt roof mounted solar panels, and high efficiency HVAC. Each room has its own individually controlled zone thermostat for maxim comfort and the house has Low E Anderson windows with heat lock coatings for maximum energy performance whether enjoying this home in summer or winter. Walking through the contemporary styled entrance reveals an open expansive living room with high ceilings, a dining room with a long slate table that seats twelve directly adjacent to a large open, fully appointed, California style kitchen. The living room, dining room and kitchen all have views of the 15x30 pool, hot tub and large yard with excellent privacy. Along the east side of the first floor is a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom leading to the first-floor den and access to an extensive, ready to be finished, basement. The second floor features a primary bedroom

NEW CONSTRUCTION 2022 - ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY - Set in the privacy of Hither Woods, this six bedroom, five and a half bathroom offers contemporary sophistication while staying true to the open and free and environmentally friendly spirit of Montauk. Walking through the contemporary styled entrance reveals an open expansive living room with high ceilings and gourmet kitchen. The living room, dining room and kitchen all have views of the inground gunite pool, hot tub and large yard with excellent privacy. Situated near trendy Old Montauk Highway, Gurneys Inn and Hither Hills State Park, 23 Elm captures the classic, open and free spirit of Montauk in a contemporary, modern home. CO-EXCLUSIVE - Contact Susan Ceslow 631.335.0777 Price: $6,900,000 Web#367563

New In Sag Harbor Village This recently built home on "captain's row" in the Village of Sag Harbor is a modern rendition of a vintage barn-style home. With a picturesque setting across from Otter Pond, this 4100 +/sq. ft., 5 bedroom, 4 full and 2 half bath home features an open plan great room, living room with gas fireplace, dining area, and a custom chef's kitchen with professional appliances and great views of the pond. A wall of sliding glass panels opens to the outdoor entertainment complex featuring a covered rear porch with a built-in barbecue center, a 14' x 36' heated in-ground salt water gunite pool, and a 385+/- SF sky lit pool house/studio with a beverage refrigerator and icemaker. The second-floor master suite has a vaulted ceiling, a private sun deck, a deluxe master bath with double vanity and walk-in shower, his and hers walk-in closets, and a sitting room/office with pond views that can easily be converted into a 6th bedroom, fully plumbed for an en-suite bath. The fully finished lower level, with its 9-foot ceiling heights, was designed with ample natural light and 2 bedrooms sharing a full bath, a home theater lounge area, a laundry room, and storage. Among the country's most desirable coastal towns/villages to live in, this quaint old whaling community has modernized and yet retained its old-world charm. Located between Bridgehampton and East Hampton and just 4 miles from ocean beaches you will want Sag Harbor to be your home port. Contact: Peter Moore Sr. Phone: 516.313.0685 Price: $5,450,000 Web ID# 893270

COMMERCIAL BUSINESS LOT IN HEART OF DOWNTOWN MONTAUK Set up your business close to the beach and just off Main Street. The 40 x 100 lot is zoned commercial business. Call for more information. Contact: Mary Ann Peluso. Phone: 917-9922251 Price: $825,000 Web ID# 105595

Montauk 0.37 Acre Buildable Lot Centrally located buildable lot. Near the Montauk Downs golf course as well as ocean and bay beaches. Contact: Peter Moore Sr. Phone 516.313.0685 Price: $495,000 Web ID# 896084

GOLF COURSE CONTEMPORARY Just listed, this privately situated upside down Contemporary offers a glass walled beamed cathedral living room with fireplace, formal dining room, new Carrara marble kitchen, where all flow to full length decking overlooking 6th fairway of the Montauk Downs Golf Course. Upper en suite primary offers new marble bath with claw tub & aqua glass shower, a half bath off living area, and top of the line laundry room. Bright entry leads to two guest bedrooms, den (or 4th bedroom) new bath, new wood flooring and 2 car garage. This wonderful year-round residence has all new central air system, gas hot air heat, and central alarm, and sits back from classic stone walled entry with fabulous privacy. Beautifully appointed enjoying pastoral golf views. Low taxes and rental potential, this is one of Montauk's best values in a peaceful location. Contact: Joan Hegner. Phone: 631-697-5730. Price: $1,950,000. Web ID# 410023

Commercial Investment in Downtown Montauk Incredible commercial opportunity just listed in Montauk, including the building and the business. The Montauk Lighthouse Laundromat is centrally located, one block from Main Street and one block from the ocean, and in close proximity to 2500 hotel rooms, making for a very robust drop-off business. Built and maintained as a laundromat, the building comes equipped with a total of 43 washers and dryers and can be kept as one retail space or made into two spaces. It is the only laundromat for 13 miles! A fabulous investment to continue serving as is or to fulfill an entrepreneur's dream. Contact: Liz Lycke Phone: 631-9608801 Price: $2,999,000 Web ID# 895746

Large Vacant Montauk Parcel Sitting on an elevated rise in Montauk's Hither Woods and surrounded by preserved land is a beautiful 2.5 acre parcel. Elevation measures between 146' to 158' and has room for large home, pool, pool house and land to revel in.

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Build the house of your dreams to enjoy this special location deep in the woods. Contact: Helen Stubbmann Phone: 631-375-3778

Price: $2,200,000 Web ID# 895787

CULLODEN SHORES BLOCK TO PRIVATE BEACH If you're seeking that year round beach retreat with only a block to private beach & easy living, look no further than 1 Shadbush Road. This wonderfully pristine expanded ranch home is situated on beautifully landscaped corner parcel with private Block Island Sound beach rights. Fully updated in past two years, this meticulous retreat offers sundrenched beamed cathedral living areas throughout, fireplace in living room, den, open kitchen, dining room, 4 bedrooms, 3 new bathrooms, home office. Sliders lead to spacious block patio areas outfitted with seating, dining and fire pit spaces for superb summer enjoyment. Home amenities include both central air as well multi fugitsu cooling/heating units throughout the home, outdoor shower, irrigation in front and rear of home, ceiling fans in all rooms. Low taxes, superb rental potential, and easy one story living make this a home run in coveted Culloden Shores enclave. Second story will offer water & sunset vistas! Contact: Joan Hegner Phone: 631697-5730 Price: $1,600,000 Web ID# 895534

Montauk Sunsets and Lake Views Beautifully landscaped grounds and spectacular lake views, this home is perfectly situated on 1.18 acres. Enjoy fabulous sunsets over the lake and sound from the endless back deck. This 6000 sq ft house has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and is designed for entertaining and relaxing. Photo shows virtual pool. Contact: Gabrielle Portella & Mary Ann Peluso Phone: 917-327-7205 | 917-992-2251 Price: $4,500,000 Web ID# 896066

Impressive in Hither Hills Sitting high on Cleveland Drive in Montauk's Hither Hills you have a piece of heaven! This contemporary home built in 2017 offers an open floor plan anchored by a wood burning fireplace. With four bedrooms, three full baths, and one-half bath, including office space and finished lower level you have it all. In addition, there is a bluestone covered patio on south side of the living area on first floor, and a large deck on second floor off of the primary bedroom and guest bedroom also on the south side contributing to sun filled days or star filled nights. Not to mention beautiful hard wood floors throughout and stainless-steel appliances in an open kitchen floor plan. There is also a verified pool envelope to enhance your lifestyle if you choose. Contact: Helen Stubbmann Phone: 631-375-3778 Price: $3,800,000 Web ID# 894147

New Traditional with Pool in Ditch Plains

NEW in Ditch Plains! 4 blocks off of the famous surfing beach of Ditch Plains is the site of a soon to be 2200+/- new construction traditional home with 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half bathrooms. Walk in the front door to the first level with 3 guest rooms (including 1 en suite), 2 full bathrooms, a laundry room, and both basement and backyard access. Head up the stairs to the second story that boasts a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet, double sink vanity, large shower, and soaking tub. Continue on into the main living area including an open kitchen, great room with wood-burning fireplace, half bath, pantry, and access to the 2nd story wrap around hardwood deck overlooking a brand new gunite swimming pool. A full height, a walk-out basement provides the ability to add more entertaining space in the future! Pre-construction buyers will be able to choose from a multitude of finish options. Be the first to call this amazing New Construction house your home!

Contact: Helen Stubbmann & Jared Godsell Phone: 631-375-3778 & 516-314-4847 Price: $3,495,000 Web ID# 889343

Meet Anthony Desiato...

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4. Can you describe the technique you use in recreating houses?

Some houses I create right out of my head. I just start out with a line and go from there.

Others, like the Seven Sister Houses, I have them open in a photo program that I have on my taskbar and I'll click back and forth to look at it as I recreate it.

Another technique that works well is Google Maps. I'll use the roadside tool, basically, just take a virtual drive down roads and find a house that I’d like to draw. It's perfect that way because you can choose the angle. I've virtually been in Cape Cod, Finland, Ireland, Scotlandand a few other places in Europe. If I'm going to draw a random house I always change it around. I may put a chimney on it if it doesn't have one, add steps going up to a porch, extra windows, fewer windows, etc...

5. How long did it take you to master the mouse as a paint brush? I know you were left handed and needed to train you right hand to take over.

I kind of trained it as I was going along...that's why my houses havw improved over time. It's not like I was great at drawing with the mouse with my left hand either. Drawing with a mouse is just plain old not easy. I've been incorporat ing a lot of stones in my work. That was something...learning how to draw rocks and stones from nothing. Fading...it's more of a trick than a tool...and it brings things to life, in my opinion.

6. What program

do you use to “paint” your houses?

In the beginning I was just using MS Paint and my mouse. Now I use Lunapic. It’s not very much different than MS Paint, except the lines are smoother. I draw the house, any type of sidewalks, gardens, driveways... I have drawn the grass and sky, but in most cases I “Google” the background and just drop my house on it. Remember, I use just a basic low profile mouse. I really don't think anybody else is using

Montauk Ocean Front Community This well maintained two bedroom, one bath condo is located in one of the East ends most beautiful and coveted areas in Ditch Plains. Hear the waves breaking from your deck or choose from three different ocean front common decks to enjoy watching the surf and possibly a whale or two breaching. This Owner site allows for rental income potential and low HOA at $150 per month. The Montauk Shores Condo community offers two pools, playground, community garden and clubhouse. Showing by appointment only. *mtg not available for these units. Contact: Betsy Cronley Phone: 516-220-7901 Price: $998,000 Web ID# 894498

New Modern with Pool in Ditch Plains

NEW in Ditch Plains! 4 blocks off of the famous surfing beach of Ditch Plains is the site of a soon to be 2200+/- new construction modern design home with 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half bathrooms. Walk in the front door to the first level with 3 guest rooms (including 1 en suite), 2 full bathrooms, a laundry room, and both basement and backyard access. Head up the stairs to the second story that boasts a spacious primary suite with a walkin closet, double sink vanity, large shower, and soaking tub. Continue on into the main living area including an open kitchen, great room with gas fireplace, half bath, pantry, and access to the 2nd story wrap around hardwood deck overlooking a brand new gunite swimming pool. A full height, a walk-out basement provides the ability to add more entertaining space in the future! Pre-construction buyers will be able to choose from a multitude of finish options. Be the first to call this amazing New Construction house your home!

Contact: Helen Stubbmann & Jared Godsell. Phone: 631-375-3778 & 516-314-4847.

Price: $3,495,000 Web ID# 889339

Ditch Plains Saltbox Just a few blocks to the ever popular "Ditch" beach and conven-

this type of procedure I use. Believe me, I've looked around, I have really no choice because I can't hold anything like a computer pen stylus. I spoke with the gentleman that devel oped Lunapic and I sent him a few of my houses. He could not believe I drew them in his program because it's geared for photos.

First off I draw the shell of the house...the "frame." That takes me a day or so...8 hours maybe, and I wait until it's perfect. Then I start on the siding and the roofing and all the detailing. It could take me anywhere from a week to a month to draw one house.

7. Do you have any plans for a next project? Name something you’d like to report on...LOL. Actually, I been working on a rendering of “Second House.” (Are you listening Montauk Historical Society?)

8. Is there anywhere, besides here, the public can view any of your creations?

Yes, Andrea, the Historic Librarian at the Est Hampton Library has published my Seven Sisters drawings in ‘Digital Long Island.’ (https://www.digitallongisland.org/)

9. Would you like the public to contact you? Yes, of course! E mail me at tbone9574@gmail.com

About The Seven Sisters: From Wikipedia, the free ency‐clopedia:

The Montauk Association Historic District is a 100‐acre historic district that was listed on the National Regis‐ter of Historic Places in 1976. It is a complex of large

ient to Lake Montauk, the Crows Nest restaurant and East Lake Drive to get you to Inlet

Seafood. This home has been beautifully maintained and offers two decks to enjoy outdoor entertaining, BBQs, or just lounging while you listen to the ocean. The main deck offers slight lake and sunset views. Featuring three bedrooms with bonus room, two baths and a full unfinished lower level to finish how you want. There are already two egress ways to the lower level making the permit process a bit easier. Contact: Helen Stubbmann

Phone: 631-375-3778 Price: $2,100,000 Web ID# 894150

HITHER HILLS 2.1 ACRE SHOWSTOPPER

Stunningly beautiful gated 2.1 acre south of highway oasis awaits its' new owner at 17 Hoover Court off Old Montauk Highway. This rarest of locales in coveted Hither Hills private beach association sits just 2 blocks to ocean yet feels other worldly. The circular drive leads to sensational custom shingled home where traditional and magnificent modern interior marry beyond perfection. Inviting foyer opens to soaring vaulted living room centered on 2 story stacked blue stone fireplace, sparkling countered kitchen, both breakfast nook, and formal dining. Sliders open to large decking, 20 x 40 heated gunite waterfall pool, and lawn areas all framed by parklike landscape amidst serene gardens in a world unto itself. First level primary en-suite affords peaceful privacy, while sun filled den completes the main living spaces. Upper level supports 3 guest bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and loft area for lazy lounging. A finished lower level has gym/playroom, and guest area. A 2 car detached garage has plenty of space for all your water toys, and upper home office space. A truly extraordinarily unique and peaceful 4 season retreat that must be seen to be appreciated. Contact: Joan Hegner Phone: 631-697-5730 Price: $4,800,000 Web ID# 890524

Shingle style cottages for wealthy New York City families' summer use, designed by McKim, Mead and White within a site plan designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1881. In 1976, the district included nine buildings deemed to be contributing to the historic character of the area, and two other contributing sites. It is bounded on the south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by the hamlet of Ditch Plains, and on the north and east by marsh and scrubland.[2]

It includes seven large Shingle style homes that, to‐gether with a clubhouse and other supporting buildings, comprised the Montauk Association, and which were built during 1881–1884. The Montauk Association as an entity no longer exists. The district also includes the sites of two former buildings of the Montauk Association, a community laundry and a community stable, which remain as arche‐ological sites. Another former building, the casino and clubhouse of the association, was burned in 1933 and has been replaced by a modern house, the Tweed House. An‐other modern house, the Wright House, stands separately to the northwest of the complex of cottages. There are also several small sheds and garages which are unobtrusive and do not unduly detract.

The seven cottages are: Agnew Cottage, Benson House, Sanger House, Hoyt House, Andrews House, de For‐est House, Orr House (Tick Hall)

All seven were designed by McKim, Mead and White and are placed carefully in the natural landscape, conform‐ing to a site plan designed by landscape designer Frederick Law Olmsted (You know...the Central Park designer). They were placed into the natural landscape and linked by path‐ways, leaving the natural landscape mostly undisturbed.