Montauk Sun July 2024 by The Montauk Sun

FISHING MONTAUK WITH CAPTAIN SKIP

So far the 2024 season has been action packed! Fluke ishing has been steady, granted lots of shorts going back over the rails because of the 19 inch length regulation in New York, but no shortage of bites from 17" to 18 1/2" inch ish! Early in the season the ebb tide (outgoing) has provided better action. As the season progresses and the water temperature continues to warm, both tides will produce ish as long as the wind direction is correct for each tide. The Rips were holding lots of smaller ish, some bigger ish were found at Rocky hill, Cartwright, Outer Frisby.

Black Sea Bass season opened June 23rd and the bite is very good, but getting the 16 1/2 inch size limit is quite a chore. Once again the powers who be missed the mark. Same goes for the Striped Bass. We are doing more damage with the Black Sea Bass size limit and the Striped Bass slot limit. For example we caught 7 Striped Bass between 31 and 35 inches one day and 3 of those ish were caught and released previously. The better slot limit for the well being of the species for charter boats would be 31 35 inches and eliminate the captain and mate from the count. This would greatly reduce injury to the Striped Bass and anglers would go home with one ish each to eat. Allowing time to target other species during the trip.

Tunas showed up early and close! Loads of bait both sand eels and mackerel a mere 12 14 miles south of the point brought them in. Whales, porpoise, shearwaters all in on the action. You got to go early, because usually by 8 o'clock in the morning the bite is over. Trolling spreader bars and rigged ballyhoo is getting the bites. Lots of school Blue ins and also some of their big brothers are mixed in too!! All in all a very exciting early Tuna bite!!

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER AMPMAMPMAMPMAMPM 15:356:127:147:438:318:558:469:06 26:337:038:038:319:129:339:249:44 37:267:528:509:159:5210:1110:0110:22 48:188:429:359:5710:3210:5010:3811:02 59:079:2910:1810:3811:1211:3111:1611:45 69:5510:1611:0211:1911:5411:55 710:4211:0211:4712:1412:3612:3112:36 811:3011:4812:0212:321:001:181:181:22 912:1912:471:181:482:032:092:14 1012:361:081:332:032:392:533:043:16 111:231:572:212:493:363:544:074:23 122:102:453:143:404:404:595:095:25 133:003:354:154:375:385:566:026:17 143:564:285:165:346:276:466:497:05 154:565:206:086:257:137:327:347:53 165:526:086:557:127:588:188:208:41 176:416:547:407:588:459:059:079:30 187:267:388:258:449:329:529:5510:20 198:098:239:119:3010:2010:4110:4511:12 208:539:089:5810:1611:1011:3311:39 219:389:5310:4711:0412:0412:0912:38 2210:2410:3911:3811:5512:301:021:091:39 2311:1311:2712:331:292:032:102:43 2412:0612:501:292:313:083:133:50 2512:181:011:482:273:374:194:214:57 261:121:562:483:304:485:295:245:54 272:072:533:564:405:526:256:166:40 283:063:545:065:466:427:116:597:20 294:124:576:096:437:267:517:398:00 305:205:587:017:328:078:298:178:39 316:216:537:478:158:559:18

Mako Sharks are still shut down, but due to all the bait and tunas numerous Makos, Threshers, Hammerheads, and even juvenile White Sharks have been seen and caught. Soon the warm water eddies spinning off of the Gulfstream will start coming and then the offshore bite will be full on! The weather is even trying to cooperate inally!!

Good Luck and be Safe everyone!

~ Tight Lines, Captain Skip www.adiosboat.com www.facebook.com/adios.charters

Audrey's Big Bass

Girl Power

Rolando's Big Bass

Alan's look says it all!

This Issue:

Fishing Montauk with Captain Skip............................................................Page 4

What’s Happening?......................................................................................Page 5

Fishing on the November Rain....................................................................Page 8

The 67th Blessing of the Montauk Fleet....................................................Page 10

Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose............................................................Page 12

FROM OUR COVER: Montauk Surfers Take First Place..........................Page 13

Where Is It? A Helpful Directory..............................................................Page 15

Beacon of Hope 5K Run/Walk Welcomes Katie Couric............................Page 17

Montauk Yacht Club Opens Multi-Million Dollar Renovation..................Page 19

Escape from Paradise with Ingrid Lemme-Chalut....................................Page 20

New “MTK” Artwork at the Montauk Chamber of Commerce..............Page 22

Hamptons Artist for Haiti..........................................................................Page 24

SummerDoc Films Announced..................................................................Page 26

“Paddle Ourt” Honors Nick Crumm........................................................Page 29

Montauk Entertainment............................................................................Page 32

Montauk Music Festival Main Stages at MYC............................................Page 32

Montauk Fire Department Corner............................................................Page 34

DUKE’s - A New Vibe in Montauk Harbor..............................................Page 36

In The Kitchen With The Editor................................................................Page 39

EarthTalk...Questions and Answers About Our Environment..................Page 40

This Season at Bay Street Theater............................................................Page 41

“In The Whale”...A Must See!..................................................................Page 42

Get Wet For A Good Cause! The Montauk Ocean Swim Challenge........Page 43

At The Hamptons Observatory................................................................Page 45

ARF Hamptons Animals of the Month......................................................Page 46

2024 Blessing of the Fleet from the Easy Breeze......................................Page 47

Movies at the Montauk Library................................................................Page 49

Hampton Jitney Schedule..........................................................................Page 49

Insightful Impressions...Astrology Outlook with Francine Tesler..............Page 49

Poetry Corner..........................................................................................Page 50

Paul Snyder’s July Hoops Journal..............................................................Page 51

Brain Waves..............................................................................................Page 56

New York Botanical Garden “Wonderland” Exhibit................................Page 57

Classified Listings......................................................................................Page 58

ConnectOne Bank Welcomes Tara Fordham............................................Page 62

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BEACH FIRE REGULATIONS

BEACH FIRE: An outdoor fire burning wood materials other than rubbish on a beach where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbecue grill or barbecue pit and has a total fuel area of 30 inches or less in diameter and 24 inches or less in height from natural grade for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes. All beach fires must comply with the regulations contained in § 141-19. Any beach fire that exceeds the parameters herein or of § 141-19 must comply with § 141-17.

BEACH FIRE REGULATIONS:The following regulations shall apply to all beach fires within the Town of East Hampton:

1. Beach fires shall not be started or maintained less than 50 feet from any beach grass, vegetation, tent, fence, building or permanent structure, nor within 100 feet of any lifeguard stand. Should there not be enough beach to comply with the fifty-foot setback, the location of a beach fire may be reduced to 25 feet from any beach grass, vegetation, tent, fence, building, or permanent structure, but in no instance may a beach fire be located less than 25 feet from any beach grass, vegetation, tent, fence, building, or permanent structure.

2. Beach fires shall only burn whole, natural wood. No chemically treated wood, or painted wood or wood containing nails, nor wood or plastic pallets shall be used.

3. Metal, plastic or glass shall not be placed or thrown into the fire.

4. No beach fire shall be left unattended.

5. A Fire Marshal, Marine Patrol Officer, any person in the Division of Code Enforcement or police officer may require that a beach fire be extinguished when deemed to be dangerous due to wind condition, size or whenever atmospheric or other circumstances present an increased fire hazard that threatens public safety.

6. No beach fire shall be started, kindled or maintained if the prevailing wind velocity exceeds 20 miles per hour. However, the Fire Marshal, Marine Patrol Officer, any person in the Division of Code Enforcement or police officer may exercise discretion in requiring that a fire be extinguished when wind velocity exceeds 10 miles per hour.

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WHATÊS HAPPENING?

JULY 2024

1Monday Night Concerts on the Green. 6-8pm. Local musical artists provide family entertainment on the Montauk Green weekly in the summer. Concerts run from 6-8pm, every Monday through September. Bring your dinner or refreshments and a blanket or beach chair and relax to the Music of Montauk. This week: Bingo Bango.

4, 11The Montauk Farmers Market on The Green, from 9am to 2pm. This year will 18 & 25include some new vendors along with your old favorites. The Market will be open Thursdays through October 4th.

7Gosman's Dock Concert - Nancy Atlas Project. FREE. 6-8pm on Gosman’s Outdoor Stage at 484 West Lake Drive.

8Monday Night Concerts on the Green. 6-8pm. This week: Lynn Blue Band

13-14Second House Craft Fair. 10am-6pm Saturdy; 9am-5pm Sunday. On the beautiful grounds of the Second House and Montauk Indian Museums. Enjoy live acoustic music and grab a snack as you browse the booths at our annual showcase of high-quality, hand-crafted goods. www.montaukhistoricalsociety.org/event/july-second-house-fair/ 14Gosman's Dock Concert - Hoodoo Loungers. FREE. 6-8pm on Gosman’s Outdoor Stage at 484 West Lake Drive.

15Monday Night Concerts on the Green. 6-8pm. This week: Steven Tekulski Band

18Quogue Wildlife Refuge: Birds of Prey. Meet our friends from the Quogue Wildlife Refuge at the Montauk Point Lighthouse! Get up close and personal with Birds of Prey at noon and 1:30 pm. Fun, educational and entertaining for the whole family! www.montaukhistoricalsociety.org/event/quogue-wildlife-refuge-birds-of-prey/ 21Montauk Lighthouse Triathlon. One of the best finish lines around! Swim a 1/2 mile starting at Gin Beach. Bike 14 miles through Montauk and around Gosman’s Dock finishing at the lighthouse and run a 5K through wide, closed, paved roads. www.trisignup.com/Race/NY/Montauk/LighthouseTriathlon

21Gosman's Dock Concert - Randy Jackson. FREE. 6-8pm on Gosman’s Outdoor Stage at 484 West Lake Drive.

21Hampton Flea and Vintage at Second House. 10am-5pm at Second House Museum. Browse through the market, offering a wide range of treasures from vintage clothing, to up-cycled furniture, to hand-crafted goods. Check out @hamptonflea. www.montaukhistoricalsociety.org/event/hampton-flea-and-vintage-at-second-house/ 22Monday Night Concerts on the Green. 6-8pm. This week: The Dog Watchers

27The 16th Annual Montauk Ocean Swim Challenge. 6 - 9am. Kirk Park Beach. Connect with our community & support programming for Montauk’s future Aquatic and multipurpose Cultural Arts Centers, currently under construction at the Montauk Playhouse Community Center!! 6:00am Check In Opens; 6:30am 2 Mile Start; 7:30am 1 Mile Start; 8am 1/2 Mile Start; 9am Cut Off. Rain or Shine at Kirk Park Beach: 95 S Emerson Ave.

28Gosman's Dock Concert - Billy O'Connell Latin Jazz. FREE. 6-8pm on Gosman’s Outdoor Stage at 484 West Lake Drive.

29Monday Night Concerts on the Green. 6-8pm. This week: The Realm

31Montauk Historical Society's Craft Fair at Second House and Montauk Indian Museums. Enjoy live acoustic music and grab a snack at our food trucks as you browse the booths at our annual showcase of high-quality, hand-crafted goods. www.montaukhistoricalsociety.org/second-house-museum/craft-fair/ For more information, and more area happenings, please visit: www.montaukchamber.com

7. A two-gallon bucket of water must be kept within 10 feet of the beach fire at all times.

8. No beach fire shall be set, started, kindled or maintained prior to 5:00 p.m. and must be fully extinguished prior to 12:00 midnight.

9. A beach fire must be fully and completely extinguished with water. No burning, smoldering, smoking, hot embers or debris shall be left on the beach. No beach fire shall be buried or extinguished with sand.

10. All fire debris must be removed and disposed of properly and the site must be restored to its natural condition at the conclusion of a beach fire.

11. All beach fires must be fully contained within a metal container.

FISHING ON THE NOVEMBER RAIN

by Sue Giustino

Docked at the Westlake Marina, the NO VEMBER RAIN is owned and operated by Cap tain Steve and Captain Jill. Offering full and half day inshore trips, or an extended day off shore, they know where and how to get the ish. We’ve been ishing with them a number of times with small or larger groups and it’s al ways fun and exciting with lots of action. On our last trip we caught many Stripped Bass, even with the size restrictions allowing us to just kept two of them, we were very busy reel ing them in, the action was great.

Jill and Steve met over 30 years ago and have been ishing together ever since. Steve is a isherman from way back, introduced to the sport by his grandfather when he was just a child. After meeting Jill and getting her ‘hooked’, they have been ishing to gether ever since. Starting with week end excursions to Montauk, to a trail ering a boat, and eventually evolving to being here longer and longer ishing on the irst No vember Rain. In 2003, they started NOVEMBER RAIN CHARTERS, and in 2004 purchased the second November Rain, a 35’ Young Brothers, which they ished on for 11 years. Their newest boat, the 43' Lowell, was purchased in 2015.

The current November Rain is a 43’ Lowell, pow ered by an 800 hp Caterpillar diesel motor. Providing a spacious cabin and a comfortable and stable ride, she is USCG certi ied to carry 20 passengers. [al though they typi cally recommend no more than 15 people for ishing trips]. Accommo dating, experienced, and fun to be with, you can’t go wrong with November Rain Charters for a day of Mon tauk ishing.

November Rain Charters is located at Westlake Ma rina, 352 West Lake Dr., Montauk and can be contacted at (646) 335 7315. For more information, visit their website: www.novemberraincharters.com

Robert McBride with his Doormat on the November Rain!

THE 67TH BLESSING OF THE MONTAUK FLEET

Story and Photos by Debbie Tuma

On a rainy, windy day on Sunday, June 9, people were wondering if the annual Blessing of the Montauk Fleet would be cancelled. But as sailor’s luck would have it, the sun came out, wind died down, and it became the most glorious weather right about 4:30 pm when the boats were leaving the dock!

Captain Frank Braddick, of the charter boat Hurry Up, organized this annual Blessing of the Fleet as he has been doing for 40 years. This event is put on by the Montauk Boatmen and Captain’s As sociation, and it draws thousands of people from all over Long Island, NYC, New Jersey, Connectitcut and Rhode Island.

As we left the Viking Dock, Captain Paul Fors berg, who owns the Viking Fleet and had come up from Florida for the occasion, was greeting people on the stern of the boat.

“This Blessing of the Fleet is a great tradition in Montauk, and it’s grown so much over the years,”

he said. “We take the The Viking Star ship, because at 140 feet long it’s our biggest boat and is able to carry up to 150 people.”

As usual, the parade of boats— every kind from large to small, sailed over to the East Hampton Town Dock to get blessed by the local clergy— Father Liam McDonald of St. Therese Roman Catholic Church in Montauk, Reverend Bill Hoffmann of the Mon

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1987 DUFFY 42' $1699,000

This vessel is a 1987 Du y 42' Thumbnail Du y 42 Flybridge Cruiser listed for sale with United Yacht Broker Anthony Testa. Anthony can be reached at 1 516 506 3546 to answer any ques ons you may have on this boat.

Located in Montauk, NY. Vessel was being used for light shing and cruising. She o ers a large open cockpit for serious shing as well as a very comfortable interior for cruising & longer trips.

Patricia and Capt. Paul Forsberg of the Viking Fleet

Cantor Debra Stein, Father Liam McDonald, Reverend Bill Hoffmann and Reverend Benjamin Shambaugh

Reverend Bill Hoffmann of Montauk Community Church blesses the Viking Starship

tauk Community Church, Cantor Debra Stein of the Jewish Center of the Hamptons, and Reverend Benjamin Shambaugh, of St. Luke’s Epicopal Church in East Hampton. They stood on the Viking Star ship, and raised their hands to bless about 150 boats going by. Faith Mullaly sang the National Anthem in her beautiful voice.

These boats included charter boats, commercial trawlers, sailboats, skiffs and dingies, Coast Guard boats, catamarans, Cigarettes, private yachts, and even a few raft type boats. And this year, as usual, Capt. Billy Joel’s boat, Alexa Ray, was in the event, but he was unfor tunately not aboard.

Father McDonald was also throwing holy water at each boat, and some of the comments from the crews were pretty funny.

“Father—we need all the blessing we can get—don’t run out of water!” yelled one man from a big sailboat.

“Father Liam—see the name of our boat?” one woman quipped as her charter boat went by. “It’s called Redemption!”

At this event, everyone is in a good mood, it seems, partying on their boats with their friends and relatives, and looking forward to another ishing season in Montauk.

The Blessing of the Fleet is always a fun and also bittersweet occasion, as although it’s for good luck each summer, it’s also a time to commemorate all those working on the water who have died in the past year, from captains to mates, deck hands, and marina workers.

Also aboard the Viking Starship were beautiful lowered wreaths for the 11 people who died this past year, plus one which is thrown in to remember all the past deceased. This year wreaths would be thrown in for Joseph McDonald, Jane Bowman, Paul Derek, Grace McTurk, Paul Darenberg, Capt. Bob Sztorc, Christopher Alexander Good, John Lycke, Scott Leonard, Larry Keller and Johnny Angel Simons.

After all the boats were blessed, the Viking Starship steamed out of the Montauk Harbor to the Bell Buoy, and all the other boats circled around it. It’s a beautiful sight, as all the boats and crews wait for the families of the deceased to throw their wreaths overboard in the beautiful pre sunset lighting. Taps was played during this somber and meaningful ceremony.

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Know your options

IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT

Relax, rip currents don’t pull you under.

Don’t swim against the current.

Swim out of the current, then to shore.

If you can’t escape, float or tread water.

If you need help, yell or wave for assistance.

SAFETY

Know how to swim.

Never swim alone.

If in doubt, don’t go out.

Swim near a lifeguard.

Surfing Montauk with Debra Rose

Walking on Water

A Walk on Water. AWOW. All surfers know the expression; one they have had and one that’s seen when those learning to surf pop up and catch a wave for the irst time. For twelve years the nonpro it AWOW or ganization has artfully combined therapy and sur ing by working with children with special abilities and their families to connect to the ocean and enjoy the powerful, fun experience of sur ing.

The concept is deceptively simple, instructors and volunteers assist participants in building con i dence and skills in the water while sur ing, something that transfers to facing challenges and changing con ditions in everyday life, in and out of the water. Beach events are created for the entire family, with surf in structors in the water with participants and their sib lings, and additional activities of play on the beach such as yoga and art therapy, within a celebratory vibe and gathering with bites and beverages.

Events taking place this year include destina tions all over the country, Huntington Beach, Paci ica, Rockaway, Ventura, Newport Beach, Malibu and Montauk. The California based organization focuses on children with neurological disabilities, facilitat ing an activity in an environment that is both peace ful and exhilarating, the ocean. By including the entire family, everyone has exposure to the art and science behind surf therapy, and those that would not have access to instructors have a chance to par ticipate. The program has a structure of meeting on the beach irst to discuss safe practices in the water, and mental health dif iculties before sur ing, with a debrief after. Combining group therapy, occupa tional therapy, individual and sports therapy, AWOW is a supplement to traditional therapy children may already receive, bundled in a day of joy and bonding to counter isolation.

Sur ing is often referenced by some as a religion, an outlet, even an ad diction. This intro duction and access to sur ing presents a healthy outlet, a sense of community and a physical bene it for those suffering with emotional ob stacles. Sur ing keeps everyone mindful, and present given the nature of the risk involved in the sport, es pecially if one loses focus. By learning to push through fear and uncertainty, wiping out and getting back on the board, or successfully navigating a wave is a tremendous boost in self con idence.

Montauk is hosting an even on September 6th at Ditch Plains with AWOW. Please check the website for information on participating as an athlete, volun teer, instructor or supporter. Happy sur ing!

https://awalkonwater.org/

MONTAUK SURFERS TAKE FIRST PLACE

by Sue Giustino

Chase Lieder (pictured on our cover this month) and Chloe Coleman each placed First in their last qualifying competition in the Virginia Beach Costal Edge Steel Pier Classic. Now they are setting their sights are on the World Longboard Tournament

Chase’s win put him in a tie for First in the men’s North America division.

Chase explained that they had to go back to the Heats and he was just edged out, 7 to 6, giving the only spot to the other com petitor. However, he’s waiting on a inal decision which hopefully, will get him in with a wild card position. A 3rd generation Montauk surfer, Chase has been sur ing his whole life. We had him on the cover of the October 2015 issue of The Montauk Sun after taking 1st place in an MTK short board competition.

Chloe’s First Place win quali ied her to take the slot for the women in the North America division for the up coming World Longboard Tournament. This will be her irst time on the tour which begins in July and ends in Oc tober. Chloe has been sur ing her whole life, and only began competing in the Long Board division four or ive years. She told me that she’s super grateful to the Mon tauk Community for their support through it all.

The World’s begin in Bells Beach Australia with the Bioglan Bells Beach Longboard Classic July 18th through the 21st. From there they go to Huntington

Beach, a third undecided location, and inish in El Salvador. A good standing in this year’s tournament will guarantee them a spot for next season.

‘The World Surf League (WSL) is the global home of competitive sur ing, crowning World Champions since 1976 and showcas ing the world’s best sur ing. The WSL over sees sur ing’s global competitive landscape and sets the standard for elite performance in the most dynamic playing ield in all of sports. With a irm commitment to its values, the WSL prioritizes the protection of the ocean, equality, and the sport’s rich heritage, while championing progression and innova tion.’ [https://www.worldsur league.com/events/2024/lt/253/bioglan bells beach longboard classic/main]

Congratulations to both our local surfers. Chase and Chloe, we look forward to fol lowing your continued successes.

Chase Lieder and Chloe Coleman

May 26: Chloe Coleman of USA surfs in Quarter inals, Heat 4 of the Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic in Virginia Beach.

(Photo by Andrew Nichols/World Surf League)

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APPETIZERS

Baked Clams

Montauk’s traditional chopped baked clams

Blackened Scallops*

Served with an original dipping sauce

Blackened Seared Rare Tuna* .

Fresh local tuna served over sesame ginger dressed greens

SOUPS & SALADS

Soup of The Day

Ask your server Point Chili

Hot and spicy, topped with melted cheddar jack cheese

House Salad

Mescullin greens with fresh vegetables

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Classic Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine lettuce, croutons dressed with a creamy Caesar dressing

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Jumbo shrimp deep-fried and tossed in buffalo or Jamaican jerk sauce

Cajun Calamari

Fried Calamari

Crispy calamari dusted with cajun spice, banana peppers, pico de gallo and sweet chili sauce

Served with The Point’s house marinara

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Iceburg lettuce topped with apple wood bacon bits, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese dressing & fried onions

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Fried chicken, bacon, spicy bean medley, tomatoes, onions, shredded cheddar jack cheese, roasted corn & a side of chipotle ranch

Seared Tuna Salad* .

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Point Crab Cakes

Two Maryland style crab cakes served with tartar sauce

Shrimp Cocktail . .

Four jumbo shrimp served with cocktail sauce

Steamed Mussels

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Fresh lobster, shredded cheddar jack cheese, scallions served with sour cream and pico de gallo

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Garlic butter & white wine sauce OR house marinara sauce sprinkled with parmesan cheese

Crispy Chef Rolls

Your choice of southwest chicken, served with chipotle ranch OR philly cheese steak served with BBQ sauce

Nachos .

Tortilla chips topped with jack cheddar, jalapeños, point chili, sour cream and pico de gallo

Potato Skins

Rare blackened tuna over mesclun greens, with tomatoes, red onions, carrots, sesame ginger dressing

Shrimp Cobb Salad

Sautéed shrimp over romaine lettuce, avocado, roasted southwestern corn, grape tomatoes, and red onions served with champagne dressing

SANDWICHES & BURGERS

All burgers served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and french fries

Add bacon or cheese $1

The Point Burger .

Our signature burger

Buffalo Burger

98% lean bison

Turkey Burger

Grilled seasoned ground turkey

Rowdy Reuben Burger

Topped with coleslaw, thousand island dressing & swiss cheese served on Texas toast

Stuffed Burger

Stuffed with jack cheese & bacon, topped with BBQ sauce

Blue Cheese Burger

Topped with onion rings & blue cheese

Breakfast Burger

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Topped with a fried egg & applewood smoked bacon

Steakhouse Burger

Mozzarella cheese, onion rings & black pepper steak sauce

Cajun Burger

Cajun spiced ground sirloin, topped with pepperjack cheese, pico de gallo & spicy mayo

Tex Mex Burger

Topped with guacamole, sautéed onions & bacon

Worcestershire Burger

Topped with worcestershire sauce, sautéed mushrooms & mozzarella cheese

Fajita Burger

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Topped with melted cheddar cheese, bacon bits & sour cream

Chicken Quesadilla

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

Veggie Burger

Diced vegetables, topped with avocado & swiss cheese

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

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

Sesame Rare Tuna Steak*

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Choice of grilled or Buffalo style with cheddar jack cheese, served with pico de gallo & sour cream Point Combo

Five Point wings, two sliders & fries

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Grilled chicken breast on a bun with bacon, lettuce, tomato, american cheese & chipolte mayo

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Fresh local fish, cooked pan fried or blackened, with lettuce, tomato, onion & side of tartar sauce

Monterey Chicken Sandwich . . . . .16

Grilled chicken breast on a bun with bacon, melted cheddar jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & side of 1000 island dressing

Fish Reuben

Local catch of the day deep fried topped with melted swiss cheese & coleslaw on white toast

TACOS

Fish

Blackened local fish, spicy coleslaw, pico de gallo, jack cheese, drizzled with chipolte mayo

Shrimp

Deep fried shrimp tossed in sweet chili sauce with bacon, jack cheese, and spicy coleslaw

Steak .

Seasoned sirloin, topped with street corn and cojita cheese

PASTAS

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

Creamy Seafood Pasta . .

Lobster, shrimp, and scallops sauteéd in a lobster bisque over farfalle topped with scallions and shredded parmesan

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Philly Cheese Steak .

Shaved Delmonico steak with sautéed onions, peppers & shredded jack cheese on a garlic bread hogie

Steak Sandwich

NY Strip steak sliced, served on garlic bread with fried onons & a side of our creamy steak sauce

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Seared Tuna

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Blackened rare tuna sliced with fresh guacamole, pico de gallo, drizzled with cucumber wasabi dressing

Chicken

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Blackened grilled chicken, guacamole, pico de gallo, cojita cheese, drizzled with chipotle ranch

Avocado

chicken breast covered in tomato sauce and mozzarella served over linguini Lobster Ravioli

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Light lemon and garlic cream sauce topped with scallions and parmesan cheese

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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, pleade infor your server of any allergies. Thank you.

Lobster Quesadilla

Deep fried avocado, melted jack cheese, pico de gallo, drizzled with chipotle ranch

PARTY BOATS

Easy Breeze Cruises .

.(631) 644-1125

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

Ebb Tide (formerly Marlin V) .

Montauk Harbor

Lazybones

474 West Lake Dr., Montauk Harbor

Miss Montauk

www.missmontauk.com

Viking Fishing Fleet

462 West Lake Dr., Montauk www.vikingfleet.com

AUTOMOTIVE CARE

Automotive Solutions

63 Navy Rd., Montauk

.(631) 668-2818

.(631) 668-5671

.(631) 668-1545

.(631) 668-5700

.(631) 668-2997

B & B Auto Service . . .Night: (631) 668-2217 Day: (631) 668-1195

213 Edgemere St., Montauk, next to LIRR Station

Marshall & Sons Exxon Station

Montauk Hwy., Montauk

BANKS

Bridgehampton National Bank

#1 The Plaza, Montauk Chase Bank

Montauk Hwy., Montauk

Suffolk County National Bank

On the Plaza, Montauk www.scrib.com

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Montauk Community Church (Protestant) .

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

.(631) 668-2990 / 2136

.(631) 668-6400

.(631) 668-5771

.(631) 668-5300

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

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

Star Island Rd., Montauk www.starislandyc.com

Uihlein’s Marina & Boat Rental

.(631) 668-5348

.1-888-MYC-8668

.(631) 668-2406

.(631) 668-3200

.(631) 668-2860

.(631) 668-5052

.(631) 668-3799

Montauk Harbor www.hamptonsweb.com/uihleins

West Lake Fishing Lodge

352 West Lake Dr., Montauk

REAL ESTATE

Compass Real Estate

37 The Plaza B, Montauk www.compass.com

Corcoran Group Real Estate

729D Montauk Hwy., Montauk www.corcoran.com

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

752 Montauk Hwy., Montauk

Halstead Real Estate www.halstead.com

Martha Greene Real Estate

6 South Etna Ave., Montauk

.(631) 668-2022

.(631) 668-2200

324-9858

329-5900

668-2428

668-5340

668-3377

668-3705

668-2474

668-3929

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

28 S. Etna Ave., Montauk

Gosman’s Fish Shop

West Lake Dr., Montauk

Hampton Coffee Company - Montauk

.(631) 238-5976

668-2447

668-8206

732 Montauk Hwy., Montauk www.hamptoncoffeecompany.com

Herb’s Montauk Market

~Open All Year~

IGA Supermarket

668-2335

.(631) 668-4929 Montauk Hwy., Montauk ~Open All Year~

Joni’s Kitchen

34 S. Etna Plaza #9, Montauk

Left Hand Coffee

83 S. Elmwood Ave., Montauk

M&R Deli

728 Montauk Hwy., Montauk

Montauk Beverage Works

.(631) 668-3663

.(631) 668-7007

.(631) 668-8600

.(631) 626-8127 www.montaukbev.com

Montauk General Store

669 Montauk Hwy., Montauk

Naturally Good Foods & Cafe

38 S. Etna Ave., Montauk

Tony’s Meat Market

Strawberry Fields

697 Montauk Hwy., Montauk

Sunset SurfShack .

.(631) 668-MARY

.(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

18 S. Etna Ave., Montauk White’s Drug & Dept.

.(631) 238-5001

.(631) 668-5600

.(631) 668-2000

.(631) 899-0400

.(631) 668-6565

.(631) 668-2811

Saunders & Associates .

.(631) 668-2211

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

Town & Country Real Estate

Main St., Montauk

RECREATION

Depot Gallery

668-0500

.(631) 668-0897

Edgemere & Flamingo Roads, in the old Montauk train station

Hither Hills State Park

(Camping) Old Montauk Hwy.

Montauk Downs State Park

(Golf, Camping & Hiking)

Montauk Downs State Park Tennis

.(631) 668-2461

.(631) 668-5000

.(631) 238-5126

(court rentals, private lessons, clinics) tennisatthedowns@gmail.com

Montauk Point Lighthouse

Montauk Hwy.

Puff & Putt Family Fun Center

Montauk Hwy., Montauk

Theodore Roosevelt County Park

Montauk Montauk Laundromat

.(631) 668-4349 So. Elmwood Ave., Montauk ~Open All Year~ Montauk Plumbing & Heating

.(631) 668-8499 www.montaukplumbing.net

Montauk Sports

.(631) 668-2511 Montauk Tent Kompany (MTK)

668-2544

668-4473

852-7879 (Camping, Hiking & Museum Information)

RETAIL SHOPS: BAIT/GIFTS/CLOTHING/PHARMACY/VIDEO

Air & Speed Surf Shop

Main St., Montauk

The Embassy Market

Spanish Market Embassy & Euclid Sts., Montauk East End Naturals

668-0356

668-2323

.(631) 604-5212

345 Montauk Hwy., Wainscott www.eastendnaturals.com Endz Salon

S. Etna, Montauk indy home montauk

668-6887

.(631) 668-8415

71 South Elmwood Ave. www.indyhomemontauk.com

Kai-Kai Sandals

Main St., Montauk kai lani

Main St., Montauk www.shopkailani.com

Kathryn Nadeau Custom Framing

S. Etna Ave., Montauk

kellyb

668-0900

.(631) 668-9030

.(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

775 Montauk Hwy., Montauk

Bistrian Materials, Inc.

86 Industrial Rd., Montauk

Riverhead Building Supply

94 Industrial Rd., Montauk

Nationwide Insurance

MARINAS

Diamond Cove Marina

364 West Lake Dr., Montauk

Lighthouse Marina

.(631) 668-2368

.(631) 668-7950

.(631) 668-6800

.(631) 608-4240

.(631) 668-6592

.(631) 722-3400

229 Meetinghouse Crk. Rd., Aquebogue www.lighthousemarina.com

41 The Plaza, Montauk www.kellybmtk.com

Key West Aloe of Montauk

Main St., Montauk

Martell’s

Main St., Montauk

MOMTAUK

.(631) 668-4499

.(631) 668-1518

.(631) 668-6383

238-5659

.(631) 668-6000

.(631) 668-1248

.(631) 461-3984

131 S. Emerson Ave., Unit 3, Montauk www.momtauk.com

Montauk Bike Shop

Montauk Clothing Co.

Main St., Montauk ~Open All Year~

Montauk Corner Store

Main St., Montauk

Montauk Daisies

Main St., Montauk

Montauk Surf & Sports

Main St., Montauk ~Open All Year~

Montauk Sweatshirt Co.

Gosman/Duryea Dock Area

Nibi MTK

88 S. Euclid Ave., Montauk www.nibimtk.com

Paulie’s Bait and Tackle

South Edgemere St., Montauk

Star Island Yacht Club & Marina

Star Island, Montauk

.(631) 668-8975

.(631) 668-1281

.(631) 668-6081

.(631) 668-6000

.(631) 668-9300

.(631) 668-9503

.(631) 371-3039

.(631) 668-5520

.(631) 668-5052

.(631) 668-5988 Ray Serva Cesspool Service

John B. Ward, Jr. Plumbing & Heating . . . . .

SPAS / PAIN MANAGEMENT

Body Tech

.(631) 668-1220

. . .(631) 668-4399

. .(631) 238-5311

240 Edgemere St., Montauk www.bodytechclub.com

Deborah Thompson Day Spa

. . .(631) 668-4815

37 The Plaza, Montauk www.deborahthompsondayspa.com

EH Physical Therapy

.(631) 668-7600

6 So. Elmwood, Montauk www.easthamptonhysicaltherapy.com

Spa Services at Montauk Salt Cave

552 West Lake Dr., Montauk

The Seawater Spa at Gurney’s Montauk .

.(631) 377-9312

. . . . .(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

Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc. . .(631) 323-2525 / (860) 443-5281

Ditch Plains Taxi . .

Hampton Jitney .

800 936-0440 www.hamptonjitney.com

Long Island Railroad

MOKO Taxi

Montauk Airport

Montauk Taxi

New England Airlines

Pink Tuna Taxi

Viking Ferry

VINEYARDS AND MICROBREWERIES

Blue Point Brewing Company

.(631) 668-5716

.(631) 283-4600

.822-5477

.(631) 668-7070

.(631) 668-3738

.(631) 668-2468

.1-800-243-2460

.(631) 668-3838

.(631) 668-5700

.(631) 475-6944

161 River Avenue, Patchogue www.bluepointbrewing.com

Duck Walk Vineyards

Montauk Hwy., Watermill Greenport Harbor Brewing Company

.(631) 726-7555

.(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

37645 NY-25, Peconic, NY www.pindar.net

Southampton Publick House

.(631) 734-6200

.(631) 283-2800

40 Bowden Square, Southampton ~Open All Year~ Sparkling Pointe

.(631) 765-0200

39750 County Road 48, Southold www.sparklingpointe.com

Beacon of Hope 5K Run/Walk

by Sue Giustino

June 15, 2024 was a beautiful day for a walk/run. However, rain or shine, during the Beacon of Hope 5K, you would see hundreds of devoted runners/walkers dashing through Camp Hero and the MTK Lighthouse in sup port of two wonderful east end charities who support many aspects of women’s gynecological cancers.

The 3rd Annual Bea con of Hope 5K run/walk through Camp Hero which inished at the historical Montauk Lighthouse was once again a huge success! Over 300 participants were run ning/walking to increase awareness, raise funds and bring hope to our community members directly bene iting two local women’s cancer organizations located on Long Island’s East End: Lucia’s Angels and the Co alition for Women’s Cancers

Directors Stacy Quarty and Susie Roden organized the event with the support of Joe Gaviola [Lighthouse Keeper and President of the Montauk Historical Society Board of Directors] and Bill Becker [former president of

the Montauk Historical Society and former owner of Becker Home Center in downtown Montauk]. Along with numerous volunteers for both organizations, they have created a wonderful community event with many local Montauk businesses donating amazing raf le prizes and numerous sponsors whose support enables the event to happen.

The past two years we saw local doctors honored, Dr. Brady and Dr. Avvento, for their support of women’s cancer treatment and advocacy. This year’s honoree was Katie Cou ric. Katie Couric brings her longstanding com mitment to cancer awareness, notably as a breast cancer survivor and advocate. Her bright demeanor added to the event as she did the countdown to begin the race, offered personal and supportive words to the participants dur ing the award ceremony, as well as greeting each winner with a smile and a hug.

Lucia’s Angels: www.luciasangels.org

Coalition for Women’s Cancers: www.cwcshh.org

Katie C Couric

OPENS MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR RENOVATION

Photos by Clement Pascal

Now Under the Operation and Management of Proper Hospitality

Montauk Yacht Club, the 107 key Star Island seaside resort and marina, is open fol lowing a multi million renovation and addition of the Ocean Club Montauk. The prop erty is now under the management of Proper Hospitality within The Collective – a portfolio of independent, design driven hotels.

Built in 1928, the resort enters a new chapter this year following extensive capital improvements. Now open is Ocean Club Montauk, a dining experience helmed by acclaimed South African Chef Jarad McCarroll. Chef McCarroll’s St. Barths location inspires this East End masterpiece that features justcaught sea food, local produce, a raw bar, and se lected dishes of the Braai – a traditional method of South African grilling. The 220 seat restaurant features the most expan sive open kitchen in the Hamptons and provides sweeping waterfront vistas of Montauk’s landscape, yachting culture, and seaside lifestyle.

The hotel’s common spaces, out door facilities, rooms and suites have also been refreshed. Within the spacious rooms, and throughout the resort, guests can enjoy curated Aesop amenities for an elevated experience. An all new, 24 hour gym gives Montauk Water Club members and hotel guests the ability to focus on wellness with state of the art strength training equipment, Woodway Treadmills, Octane ADX air bike, RO rowing machine, TRX equipment and weekly itness and health classes.

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with Ingrid Lemme Chalut

Ditching the Jet Lag for an Ocean Crossing!

I am sure that some of our readers would probably visit 'The Old World' more often if it weren't for these stressful lights, as most of the narrow seats are simply dreadful. We had experienced a few years ago what it’s like to cross the ocean during a repositioning cruise from Portugal to Fort Lauderdale on the now retired old ms Rotterdam. We recalled the 6 day crossing as delightful, and when an offer for an other reposition cruise came along that would bring us, this time, from Fort Lauderdale across the ocean and up Europe’s West Coast to Rotterdam, Holland, we were in. This crossing would be particularly exciting because it would be taking place aboard Holland America Line’s new lagship, ms Rotterdam, which is a Pinnacle class cruise ship and the seventh one to bear its name.

Our irst impression of the breathtaking ms Rotterdam was one of awe and wonder. Her elegant design and luxurious amenities are complemented by her launch just under three years ago, which makes her feel still brand new. Ms Rotterdam is a marvel of so phisticated yet accessible design. With a cozy mid size capacity of up to 2,668 travelers, she’s easy to navigate. During our 14 day cruise, we encountered mostly retirees who had chosen the leisurely way of crossing the ocean to avoid the stress of lying. There was always something fun and interesting on the agenda to do. Nevertheless, unless one is able to stay in Europe until the fall repositioning of these ships occurs, one light cannot be avoided. In our case, we added an additional week on ms Rotterdam to ex plore the ports of France, England, Norway and Scotland. We visited family in Germany, then lew to Venice and returned home from there. But that’s a story for another issue. As we wandered the public spaces of ms Rotterdam for the irst time after embarka tion, we found ourselves bathed in natural light streaming through expansive windows. The re ined yet inviting decor features plush furnishings that create a homey atmosphere that's both functional and styl ish, without trying too hard to impress. The ship's interior was

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further brought to life with fresh loral arrange ments and an interesting art collection that weaves together musical, natural, architectural and other themes, adding a modern touch to the traditional features, along with a calming, neu tral color palette.

For those with a love for cruise traditions, the main dining rooms still echo the grandeur of majestic ocean liners of days gone by. Some cruisers will ind their heartbeat syncing with the rhythm of the state of the art World Stage theater, boasting a 270 degree viewing experi ence. Or they might lose track of time dancing at the vibrant Music Walk entertainment complex. Whether you're looking for a casual drink or a premium experience, there's a dazzling array of bars and dining options to choose from. We lo cated the light illed, spacious gym alongside the Greenhouse Spa and Salon; the spa was unfor tunately closed during our crossing.

During the quiet hours on board, between 5 and 6am, ms Rotterdam offers a unique opportunity to experience the ship in a different light. As we sailed towards our destination, a few dedicated crew members on early morning duty had already set up fresh coffee stations and an assortment of freshly baked goods in the galley. Despite the challenges of adjusting every day to a one hour time change, the peaceful atmosphere and warm aromas of freshly brewed coffee and baked goods make it a joy to get up early. Time changes, even gradual, get to one. My daily onboard adventures started be tween Decks 11, where our full ocean view Veran dah Stateroom with balcony was located, and Deck 9. On Deck 9, I would walk through the glass domed indoor Lido pool area, with an oversized LED screen, to reach the Lido buffet for hot tea, un less we ordered room service of course. By the way, there’s no up charge for room service unless you order items that are not on the menu.

Ms Rotterdam’s culinary presentation under the ever watchful eyes of Executive Chef Ali, was a feast for the senses. We especially adored his fresh cooked seafood creations, which changed every time we reached a new port. From the more relaxed Lido

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by Sue Giustino

Each year, the Montauk Chamber of Commerce holds a contest for artist whose designs will be considered to be painted on the large MTK which sits in front of the Chamber building in town. Sarah Schreck saw the contest on Instagram and decided to submit an entry. Fortunately for us she did, and won. Now we have another lovely piece of art to enjoy while strolling through town. Sarah is a full time graphic designer, yoga teacher, and a playwright! Growing up in Florida, she moved to Pittsburgh to pursue a master’s degree in arts management, and now lives in New Haven with her partner Jack.

Jack’s family has a home here in Montauk and Sarah spends a few months of the year here with Jack and his family. Sarah commented, “Which makes me the luckiest person alive. I irst saw Mon tauk on a very cold wintery day, and loved it then, so you can only imagine how much I love to come this time of year.”

While here, she enjoys meeting folks and get involved: working at a yoga studio or event, carting around her camera, or running on the side of the highway. She says, “I'm not a full blown local, but I want to do my best to honor and experience Montauk like one! And I'm embarrassingly friendly, if I do say so myself. I have a lot of gratitude for the friendly folks at the Chamber of Commerce, and some lovely ladies I met through the local yoga community (shout out to Lily and Zoe)!”

About her design she said, “I try to pack as much as I can into my schedule while I'm out east, much like I tried to pack as much as I could onto this sign, to show the many dimensions of Montauk.” Each time you look at the sign, different as pects of it stand out. I spotted beautiful native plants, animals, activities

like ishing, biking and sur ing [which Sarah described as little "portals" into scenes of actual spots], as well as beach scenes and the Lighthouse which is front and center all embellished with beautiful patterns of waves and other costal designs.

Sarah explained her inspiration, “The design was inspired by different kinds of table ware, hence a patterned blue and white design, though the color scheme was also inspired by the wampum beads, made from quahog shells, used by the indigenous Montauks.”

Some of the silhouettes on the sign were directly modeled after photos from CRESLI, a local research and volunteer run organization. I loved getting to discover their beautiful photo library online, and learn about what they do to educate people about coastal ecosystems! I hadn't heard of them or their activities before this project, and now I'm excited to check them out!

It really is an honor and a treat to get to paint this year's sign, it's led to so many wonderful conversations with passers by as Jack and I painted it, and to learning a LOT about native species. I hope folks enjoy inding things on the sign that signify what they enjoy most about their time in Montauk! And of course, the most important element of the sign are the people in front of it. So every picture you take in front of the sign com pletes it, just like you complete Montauk!”

Thanks to the chamber for providing this space for artists to express their re lec tions of Montauk and for us, the public, to enjoy! Congratulations to Sarah on a job well done. Find Sarah on Instagram: @imsarahschreck

Sarah Schreck

“Hamptons Artists for Haiti”

by Debbie Tuma Photos

If you’re wondering how you can make a big dif ference in the lives of some of the poorest children in the world, one way is to attend the upcoming “Hamptons Artists for Haiti” bene it bash at the East Hampton Airport on July 20. Held in and around one of the huge hangars, this seventh annual event is organized by “Wings Over Haiti,” a non pro it or ganization founded by artist and pilot Jonathan Nash Glynn of Sag Harbor.

courtesy “Wings Over Haiti”

When he lew his own pri vate plane to Haiti, bringing medical and food supplies after the devas tating 2010 earthquake there, Glynn saw irst hand the severe poverty, political unrest, and gang violence in this third world country, and decided he wanted to help the children, who struggled to even get an education. Since then in 2010, Glynn and his team of builders have used funds from these bene its to build one school in the capital city of Port au Prince, which today has 250 students. They then built another school in the rural mountains of Ranquitte, which now, after 4 years, has 100 students who get uniforms and a meal each day. But now the school is trying to expand to accommodate the 400 children in the village, and pro ceeds from this upcoming bene it will be used for this purpose.

Thanks to the continued support from the East End community, in 2023 the Ranquitte School implemented Otus, a technology platform dedicated to empowering educators by harnessing K 12 student data and improve learner outcomes. Otus is used in 2500 schools across America, and the Ranquitte School is the irst in northern Haiti to use this technology.

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SummerDoc Films Announced

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel

Here we go the start of another fascinating ilm series presented by HamptonFilm organized by their creative team and board members. Mark your calendar for 2024 line up for the 16th year of a summer illed with entertaining, quality and enjoyable presentations! After each ilm there is an intriguing post screening conversation with ilmmakers and guests and a Q & A session that features either the writer, director, or stars of the ilm. This summer’s presentations will feature a selection of the year’s most anticipated documentary features from leading industry storytellers. The series will kick off with a screening of Net lix’s SKYWALKERS: A LOVE STORY directed by Jeff Zim balist and co directed by Maria Bukhonina, on Friday, July 5th, at 7:00PM at East Hamp ton’s Guild Hall. Then it will be followed by Jesse Moss and Tony Gerber’s WAR GAME

on Saturday, July 20th, at 7:00PM at Regal UA East Hampton Cinema; and concluding with Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui’s SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY on Wednesday, August 14th, at 7:00PM at Guild Hall.

HamptonsFilm Artistic Director David Nugent and Chairman Emeritus Alec Bald win will lead conversations with attending ilmmakers and guests, including co director Maria Bukhonina for SKYWALKERS: A LOVE STORY; directors Tony Gerber and Jesse Moss for WAR GAME; and Reeve’s son Will Reeve for SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY

“Each year we strive to program our popular SummerDocs Series with some of the season’s most talked about documentaries, and our 2024 edition is no exception,” said HamptonsFilm Artistic Director David Nugent. “The three titles we have curated this summer have each been met with incredible audience reception thus far, and it is a priv ilege to now preview them for our communities out East.” The SummerDocs series in cludes a diverse selection of engaging and socially relevant documentaries: SKYWALKERS: A LOVE STORY follows a daredevil couple as they take their relationship to terrifying new heights in a wild scheme to climb the world’s last great skyscraper and perform a death defying stunt on its spire; WAR GAME imag ines a nation wide insurrection, set on January 6th, 2025, in which members of the US military defect to support the losing Presidential candidate, while the winning candidate and his advisors war game the crisis in the White House situation room; and SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY tells the story of Reeve’s astonishing rise from un known actor to iconic movie star, including his de initive portrayal of Clark Kent/Superman, before being injured in a near fatal horse riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down, but catalyzed his activism for disability rights. “The SummerDocs documentary showcase,

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a highlight of the Hamptons summer season, offers three uniquely power ful stories to stimulate conversation about the important challenges of our times: social media and internet star dom, America's political divide, and the relentless spirit of humanity when faced with a seemingly insurmount able challenge," said HamptonsFilm Executive Director Anne Chaisson.

Many past SummerDocs Series selections have continued down the awards path and have gone on to be shortlisted, receive a nomination, and even win an Academy Award® for Best Documentary Feature Film, in cluding THE ETERNAL MEMORY (2024), NAVALNY (2023), FIRE OF LOVE (2023), SUMMER OF SOUL (2021), ICARUS (2017), TWENTY FEET FROM STARDOM (2013), SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN (2012), and THE COVE (2009). The series has also featured ilms from ilmmakers including Maite Alberdi, Sara Dosa, Fisher Stevens, Rory Kennedy, Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing, Davis Guggenheim, Andrew Rossi, Daniel Roher, Chiemi Karasawa, Morgan Neville, Marina Zenovich, Louie Psihoyos, and Steve James. Tickets for the 2024 SummerDocs Series individual screenings are now available for purchase for Hamptons Film members at https://hamptons ilm.org/ with public sales already started.

HamptonsFilm also announced the return of the FREE Outdoor Screening Series, featuring a lineup of classic crowd pleasers presented Wednesday evenings throughout the summer at East Hampton’s Herrick Park and Main Beach. Films screenings this sea son include JURASSIC PARK (July 17), SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (July 24), MOANA (July 31), THE NEVERENDING STORY (August 7), and JAWS (August 21). The series is supported in part by New York Council of the Arts, Serhant, The East Hampton Star, and The Purist Additional HamptonsFilm summer programming includes Film Camps for students ages 8 15, taking place July 8 12 in East Hampton at the HamptonsFilm of ices; and July 15 19 in Southampton with partner Southampton Arts Center. Both Film Camp sessions are supported in part by the Luca Rizzo Fund. Visit www.hamptons ilmfest.org for lo cations and times for free outdoor screenings series and the camp programs.

As previously announced, the annual Hamptons International Film Festival will take place October 4 14, 2024, as an expanded 11 day event. Please visit www.hamp tons ilmfest.org for further information on the SummerDocs series, the Hamptons In ternational Film Festival, and all year round programming.

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“Paddle Out” Honors Nick Crumm

by Sue Giustino

The Montauk Community honors the life of one of their beloved member, Nick Vernon Crumm. A lifelong surfer who also enjoyed ski¬ing, ice hockey, and pick leball, Nick died of Alzheimer's disease on June 12th.

On Friday evening, June 21st, the family held a pad dle out at Ditch Plains which was attended by over 300 people. Family, friends, surfers, pickle ballers, and ac quaintances gathered to remember Nick and support his family. A group of paddlers headed off shore, making a large ring, linking hands, sharing memories, and being the tight supportive group they are. On shore, on lookers observed the touching scene while also sharing fond memories of their time with Nick.

Nick was born in Fair ield, Connecticut on August 14, 1951, to Charles Crumm and Anne Temple. He grew up in Connecticut and on Martha's Vineyard. In his 20’s he was a professional ballet dancer, performing with the Colorado Ballet, the Kansas City Ballet, and· the Chicago Ballet. Later, he returned to college earning a BA from NYU, and eventually working as a con tractor, mostly in NYC. In 1990, Nick married Janelle Williams.

"He was a very passionate person, he did lots of things, and he did them all really well, especially if something was physical," said Ja nelle.

Nick began coming to Montauk about 30 years ago. He and Janelle, bought a house here in Montauk in 2001; splitting their time between Montauk and Westchester County. They moved to Montauk full time about four years ago, after Nick became ill. "He loved the Montauk surf community," his wife Janelle said. "That was a big part of his life. He rushed out here every weekend.'' Saying also that he passed his love of sur ing on to his son and daughter. Adding, “We were a tight crew, he had a ierce love for his family.”

Nick Crumm is survived by his wife Janelle, his children Sam Crumm of Montauk, Olivia Crumm of New Haven Connecticut, and grandson Charlie Crumm. He is additionally survived by his two brothers Chad and Peter Crumm and sister Nina Davis. Anyone wishing to make a donation can do so to the Alzheimer’s Association online at www.act.alz.org

MONTAUK YACHT CLUB...

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Premiering in July and further showcasing Proper Hospitality’s focus on wellness is a full spa menu of serv ices. Through an exclusive partnership, La Prairie will bring their luxury skincare house to the Hamptons for their irst season long spa offering. Beginning in July, lo cals, visitors, and guests of the resort can book facial treatments at La Prairie Spa at Montauk Yacht Club. There, the brand’s Skin Caviar Collection, known for phe nomenal lifting and irming, and Platinum Rare Collec tion, the most scienti ically advanced skincare based on La Prairie’s Science of Haute Rejuvenation, will be show cased in a variety of treatments. La Prairie’s latest inno vation Skin Caviar The Mist, a hydrating formula that refreshes, energizes, and smooths the skin, will also be incorporated into the summer facial offerings.

In addition to the luxurious La Prairie facial treat ments, The Cabana at Montauk Yacht Club will offer a range of body treatments, such as massages and wraps,

and wellness offerings, such as yoga and breathwork classes.

The property’s new The Market at Montauk Yacht Club features gourmet groceries, provisions, beverages, beer and wine from a variety of local, re gional and national purveyors as well as snacks, sandwiches, salads and more from Chef McCarroll. Adjacent to The Market is The Shop at Montauk Yacht Club – a spacious boutique car rying skincare, fashion, jewelry, acces sories and more from brands including Illesteva, Isla Beauty, Maria La Rosa and Nu Swim. Within The Shop is a cu rated ready to wear edit from Forty Five Ten, the beloved luxury retailers out of Dallas, who have lent their fash ion lens to a Montauk inspired seaside resort edit.

Outdoors, the resort’s refreshed facilities include two updated pools – the adult only Ocean Club Pool and

the Great Lawn Pool for families, a private beach, two tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, bocce courts, and in partnership with Privé Padel, two new Padel courts – the irst in Montauk. Electric Moke cars are on hand to drop off and pick up guests should they wish to go sur ing at local beaches or head into town, and Linus bikes are available for guests’ complimentary use.

The property’s 35 acres are home to the largest ma rina in the Hamptons. It features more than 200 slips that accommodate elegant day boats and superyachts. Montauk Yacht Club guests can use the property’s com plimentary paddleboards, charter yachts for day excur sions, or take a ride on the property’s House Fleet of electric X Shore vessels. In partnership with BLADE, guests can travel to the resort from New York City via plane or helicopter, land at Montauk Airport and trans fer to Montauk Yacht Club via the house leet.

Further programming will roll out throughout the season with a roster of events, wellness programming and musical performances, inclusive of a partnership with Billboard for a limited run of Marina Music Ses sions and screenings with both A24 and HamptonsFilm. Montauk Yacht Club’s operations will continue into November at the seasonal property. For details and up dates, please visit www.montaukyachtclub.com or fol low @montaukyachtclub and @oceanclubmontauk. General inquiries can be made through info@mon taukyachtclub.com. Reservations can be made through reservations@montaukyachtclub.com. For group and event inquiries, please contact sales@montaukyacht club.com.

32 Star Island Rd, Montauk, NY

Entertainment Entertainment

POINT BAR & GRILL POINT BAR & GRILL

Happy Hour4-6 Mon. - Fri. Happy Mon. - Fri.

The Realm

Thursday July 4th - Montauk Chamber Fireworks Cruise 6-10

pm Tix avail. through Chamber website

Friday July 5th - Montauket 6-9 pm,

Half price Drinks, bar service only

Sports Bar with Great Food

Sunday July 7th Salivars Montauk 6-9 pm

Friday July 12th Salt Shelter Island Fireworks Benefit Show 7-10

DJs Saturday & Sunday

See all the Sports games

Montauk Chamber of Commerce Montauk Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market on the Green every Thursday

Montauk Chamber Presents Montauk Chamber Presents Monday Night Concerts on the Green 6 to 8 PM

7 /1/24 - Bingo Bango Band - Sponsored by Hampton Hopper

7/8/24 - Lynn Blue Band - Sponsored by CoreysWave

7/15/24 - Steve Tekulsky Band

7/22/24 - The Dog Watchers

7/29/24 - The Realm - Sponsored by Fort Pond Native Plants

8/5/24 - Annie Trezza - Sponsored by The Montauk Music Festival

Gosman Concert Lineup

Shows start at 6pm till 8pm

July 7 Nancy Atlas Project

July 14 Hoodoo Loungers

July 21 Randy Jackson

July 28 Billy O'Connell Latin Jazz

Navy Beach

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Live Music 5:30 to 9 pm

July 5 + 19 DJ CK Beats

July 6 + 20 Rum Punch Mafia

July 19 DJ Spin Diesel

July 13 + 27 Lina Maxine

Saturday July 20th Claudio's Green Port 3:30-7 pm (Show subject to change - see website or Instagram page for updates)

Saturday July 27th Port Bar & Grill Greenport 8-11 pm

Monday July 29th Music on the Green - Montauk 6-8 pm

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Sunset every night!!!

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Lynn Blue Band

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June 30 MONTAUKET 6-9

JULY 8 MTK CHAMBER CONCERT ON THE GREEN 6

JULY 12 MONTAUKET 6-9

JULY 18th SPRINGS TAVERN 6-8

JULY 26 TAUK 6-9

Remember September

July 19th & 20th The Montauket 6 PM

July 21st Gin Beach Café 6 PM

August 16th Duke's 6 PM

August 18th The Montauket 6 PM

Muse

Happy Hour 3-6 Every day at the Bar Live light Music

Monday, Wednesday, & Friday Ladys Night Thursday & Sunday$10 Cocktails

Shagwong

Live Music Wednesday & Sunday

DJs Thursday to Saturday Industry Night Tuesdays

Solé East

DJs every Friday and Saturday evening

Saturday DJ poolside from noon to five Live music 10 to 2 during Sunday brunch

Street Food on the green Live Music 7 to 10pm 7/6 Ray Red 7/13 Chris Kline

7/20 Michael Rusinsky 7/27 Liza Coppola Montaukila Karaoke

Tuesdays 9 pm to midnight • late night menu

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The Montauk Music Fes val in June was enjoyed by music lovers from near and far. The Fes val bands rocked the great lawn at the Montauk Yacht Club. Fun and games provided by our sponsors in the sponsor tent added to the fes vi es.

Entertainment Entertainment

Tauk @ the Trails end

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Monday July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29- 7pm Big Jam Night

Tuesday July 2, 9, 23, 30- 6pm Manny from the Twister Band, 10pm TAUK Tuesday

Tuesday July 16- 6pm Green Eyed Lady, 10pm TAUK Tuesday

Wednesday July 3 and 17- 6pm Hey Lady Band

Wednesday July 10 – 6pm Bobby Murray Live

Thursday July 4 - 6pm Lina Maxine, 10 pm

Fourth of July Party w/ DJ Chili

Thursday July 11 and 25- 6pm Joe Delia

Thursday July18- 6pm Lina Maxine

Friday July 12- 6 and 10pm Hello Brooklyn

Friday July 19- 6pm Green Eyed Lady

Friday July 26- 6pm Lynn Blue Band

Saturday July 13- 6pm Randy Jackson

Saturday July 20- 6pm Green Eyed Lady

Saturday July 27- 6pm Ray Red Band

Sunday July 28- 6pm Bobby Murray Live

Hideaway

Live music or vinyl records DJ

Aqua CHerry

Sat Jul 6-Crabby Jerry's, Greenport

Mon Jul 8-Dances In The Park, Greenport Sun, Jul 14-Salivars-Montauk

Fri, Jul 19-Great South Bay Music Festival-Patchogue Sun, Jul 28- Salivars-Montauk

Westlake Fish House Band are from 6pm-9pm July 6th Dalton P July 12th Surf Casters

July 20th Deep C. Revival

July 7th & 21st THE HOLIDAY RAMBLERS

July 5th & 19th Woody Boled

July 13th & 27th Local Motion

July 14th & 28th Timothy Gannon

Kevin the Kind Man

Hideaway every Thursday and Friday 7-9 pm Montauket July 8th - 6-9 pm Rooted every Wednesday 7-9 pm

Brandon Gurba

7/2 - The Clubhouse 5-8pm

7/4 - Teddy’s Bully Bar 6-9pm

7/5 - The Bird On The Roof 7-10pm

7/12 - The Bird On The Roof 7-10pm

7/14 - Sam’s Star Island Yacht Club 5-8pm

7/19 - The Bird On The Roof 7-10pm

7/20 - Bridge Lane Tasting Room 2-5pm

7/23 - The Clubhouse 5-8pm

7/25 - Corey Creek Tap Room 5-9pm

7/26 - The Bird On The Roof 7-10pm

7/28 - Bedell Cellars 1-5pm

7/31 - Bedell Cellars 4-8pm

"Joe Coss with Tess Buchanan & Anna Demis"

Acoustic Rock Guitar & Piano - Montauk Summer 2024 - Live

Duke's - Saturday, June 29th - 6:00PM-9:00PM

The Gig Shack - Wednesday, July 10th - 6:00PM-9:00PM

The Point - Wednesday, July 17th - 10:00PM-1:00AM Shagwong - Saturday, July 20th - 5:00PM-8:00PM

Star Island Yacht Club - Sunday, July 21st - 4:00PM-7:00PM

TAUK at Trail's End - Wednesday, July 24th - 6:00PM-9:00PM

The Point - Wednesday, July 31st - 10:00PM-1:00AM

Sam’s

Star Island

Live Music 5 to 8

7/5 - Tom Jr. Music

7/6 - Todd the guitar man

7/7 - Joe Krzyzewski

7/13 - Todd the guitar man

7/14 - Brandon Gurba

7/20 - Todd the guitar man

7/21 - Joe Coss

7/27 - Todd the Guitar man

7/28 - Mark Newman

Points East

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Marlena’s Pack Out @ 6:00pm

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668 the Gig Shack

Live Music Every day

George’s Lighthouse Café

Live Music Every Sunday from 3pm-7 pm

Gin Beach

Open 7 days for lunch & dinner

Happy Hour 3-5 Mon-Fri

Live Music Tues, Sat & Sun

Sail Inn

happy hour is now 4-6 pm.

Mondays- Live Bossa Nova Duet on the patio, 6-9 pm

Wednesdays- Annie Trezza, 8-10 pm

Fridays-Karaoke with Velaine, 10 pm

Dive Bar Pizza

Casual bar and pizzeria with indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a heavy emphasis on summer nightlife. Flat screen TVs run major sports games, as well as a steady stream of surf and skate videos.

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Montauk Fire Department Corner

Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography (soniboy@aol.com)

Good day and welcome to this month’s Montauk Fire Department Corner. I hope everyone had a safe and fun Fourth of July weekend and that you are looking forward to a beautiful summer in Montauk.

As Chief of the Montauk Fire Department, I have the opportunity to do many things, and one of my favorite duties is to award Montauk Fire Department Scholarships to Montauk students graduating from high school and moving on to college. I had the pleasure of doing this on Thursday, June 13th at the commencement ceremony at East Hampton High School.

We are very proud of our commitment to our scholarship program which started in 1970. Through the stewardship of our committee chairman Herb Herbert, we are able to give four graduating students

$3,000.00 a year for their four years of their undergraduate studies.

It gives me great pleasure to list this year’s winners:

Sara Stuckart is the winner of • the John Mulligan Scholarship

Ruby Tyrell is the winner of • the Skip Cannon Scholarship

Scarlett Flight is the winner • of the Hank Zebrowski Scholar ship

Christipher Guallpa is the • winner of the Donald Truesdale Scholarship.

I’d like to wish all graduating students from this year’s class of 2024 the best of luck in all their fu ture endeavors.

Another congratulations to Fireman Rick White who is retiring from teaching Mon tauk School ifth grade after over 30 years of dedicated service. Rick is a special person, and he has had a positive impact on many, many, many Montauk School students throughout his career. As you can see by the photograph, this year’s class gave Rick a nice surprise party on the Mustangs ield. On behalf of the of icers, men and women of the Montauk Fire Department, I’d like to congratulate Rick on his retirement and wish him all the best in the future.

On Saturday, June 8th Montauk Fire Department Fire Police and EMT’s assisted with the smooth running of the Mighty Montauk Triathlon. It was a very nice event with over 600 participants and I’m glad to be able to report there were no injuries. Thank you to our members who helped out on this annual event.

Continued

EMS appreciation day was celebrated recently, and I’d like to thank all of the Mon tauk Fire Department’s Emer gency Medical Service personnel for their outstand ing contribution to the goals of the Montauk Fire Department and their unwavering commit ment to serving the citizens of Montauk.

Many Montauk Fire Department personnel not only volunteer with us but also volunteer with other civic minded organizations in the com munity. This was evident on Thurs day, June 20th when Fire ighters Joe Dryer, James Wright and Rich Schoen were sworn in as of icers of the Mon tauk Point Lions Club. Joe will be First Vice President, Jim will be Third Vice President and Rich will be Treasurer. Also in the pic ture are Joyce and Carmine Ma rino. Joyce is a longstanding member of the Montauk Fire De partment as an EMT and is now in our Fire Police Company No. 6 and Carmine is a District Com missioner. Lisa Valcich of our Company No. 2 also became one of the irst two female members of the Montauk Point Lions Club. Thank you for your volunteerism for the community of Montauk.

This wraps up this month’s edition of Montauk Fire Department Corner. Please have a safe summer and remember, when you hear the approaching sirens of emergency vehicles, please pull safely off to the shoulder of the road to let them pass.

~ Ken Glogg, Chief, Montauk Fire Department www.montauk iredistrict.org

The Montauk Sun ~ July 2024 ~ 35

Duke's - A NEW VIBE IN MONTAUK HARBOR

by Sue Giustino

Local Captain Kyle Harrison has partnered up with Aiden Sten son bringing a fresh new vibe to Montauk Harbor. Along with Local Chef, Shawn Hewitt, they have created Duke’s a coastal ca sual venue with tasty seaside fare. In addition, they have hired many familiar Montauk faces who pro vide exceptional service at your table, as well as behind the bar. With an eclectic menu, there’s something for everyone. From the Fresh Raw Bar selections, we en joyed the Petite Shellfish Tower comprising of an abundance of tender and sweet fresh clams, oysters, extra large shrimp, and lobster. Arranged on a lovely tiered ice illed tower and adorned with all of the nec essary dipping condiments; a very special treat.

Offering a wonderful array of Soups and Salads, Ap petizers, Handwiches, and Entrees, Duke’s is a great choice for lunch, apps and cocktails, or a complete dinner. For our appetizers we choose the tender and crispy Fried Calamari served with Marinara, Remoulade, and chi potle Lime Mayo. The Jimmy’s Famous Baked Stu ed Clams Casino, were bursting with lavor. Perfectly crisp on top while maintain a tender and moist consistency throughout, it’s no wonder they’re famous. Other choices include Jumbo Bu alo Wings

, Shawn’s fa

Co Owner Kyle Harrison, Chef Shawn Hewitt, Our Server, Sarah & Co Owner Aiden Stenson

mous Pernod spiked Oysters Rocke eller and PEI Mussels either Fradiavlo, or with a white wine sauce.

All of the Handwiches, ranging from a char grilled Burger, Chicken BLT, or Grilled Marinated Flank Steak, to a Fishwhich, hot or cold Lobster Roll, to Killer Tacos Barbacoa Beef/ Chicken Ting or Local Tempura Fluke are all served with House Made French Fries and Pineapple Jalapeno Slaw. We enjoyed the tasty LT’s Main Lobster Roll blended with fresh herbs, mayo, and lemon juice perched on a toasted brioche roll. As usual, the Fa mous Char Grilled Burger created with 8oz. blend of short rib and chuck and assembled with tomato, lettuce, crispy fried onions and the delightful secret sauce is cooked perfectly to order and delicious!

Entrees, available after 5pm, include ish, steak, chicken, pork, and pasta. We choose a bit of each. The Sea ood Fra diavlo with shrimp, scallops, and mussels are served over lin guine in a garlic, shallot, basil, tomato and red pepper lakes broth has a wonderful perfectly seasoned lavor. Tender and with just enough of a heat ‘kick’, this dish is quite tasty. The cooked to order marinated Skirt Steak is adorned with a lovely Chimichurri Sauce and served over garlic whipped potatoes and sided with tender asparagus. If your lucky enough to be there when Shawn creates his So t Shell Crab BLT you should give it a try. Two crisp and tasty crabs perched on a slice of toasted Brioche, layered of fresh lettuce, tomato and bacon and a tasty sauce; mouth watering to look at and enjoy.

As always, Shawn does not disappoint with his culi nary talents. This combined with the relaxed, fun at mosphere, Duke’s is quickly becoming a perfect go to Montauk venue. Coming soon: a new menu is in the works – ‘putting a little south in your mouth’ with BBQ options, shrimp boils, and peel and eat shrimp. Be sure to stop in and check it out!

Located at 440 West Lake Drive they are presently open Thursday Sunday 12pm 12am. Be sure to check the website for up to date hours: www.dukesmtk.com. info@dukesmtk.com • (631)668 8422

TICK-BORNE DISEASE RESOURCE CENTER OPENS NEW CLINIC!

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to his ear. You know, back when you would never say you were bored around your parents...for fear you’d end up having to sweep and mop the kitchen loor.

For some reason, shredding was fun, never a chore. It could be that Dad would be in charge and we’d all be around the kitchen table waiting our turn. It was always a Sunday, the only time he was home. He worked two jobs to support us, so time together was valuable. I can still hear my dad, “OK men, line up.” But I digress... Anyway, that’s how we all learned to make “the real” cole slaw and why we are all “slaw snobs.” That’s also how my brothers have passed it down to their children and grandchildren. I think Dad would love that his great grandchildren are enjoying the same cole slaw he did when he was their ages.

it ends up tasting like “onion slaw.” Add them to the bowl with the cabbage. Add the salt and sugar. Stir until combined.

3. Add the mayonnaise and vinegar to the bowl and stir until well combined.

I suppose all families have a “world’s best” recipe with a story behind it...and my family is no different. The Lonce family originates in Eastern Europe. My grandfather Stefan came from Austria and my grandmother Anna came from Slovakia. If there is anything common in the diet of Eastern Europeans, it’s cabbage. My Uncle Steve used to proudly refer to it as peasant food. You could make a head of cabbage go a long way!

Jumping ahead to 1952 in the United States, my father, John, and mother, Ella, are engaged in Verplanck, NY. My grandmother Anna asks her future daughter in law over to teach her to make her son’s favorites: stuffed cabbage and cole slaw. That’s where my mom learned to make the family favorites...along with her irst word of Slovak, peniaze. That means money. My grandmother told my mother, “Don’t let John handle the peniaze!” Mom used to say that’s when she knew she and her mother in law were going to be good friends.

When my ive brothers and I were growing up, we used to look forward to cole slaw day. We’d line up and wait our turns to get to shred the cabbage and carrots. Yes, this was WAY before everyone had a cell phone glued

I hope you enjoy this as much as we do!

Lonce Family Cole Slaw

INGREDIENTS:

•1 medium head of Green Cabbage, grated

•4 medium Carrots, peeled and grated

•1 tbls. grated Onion

•1 tsp. Salt

•1 cup Sugar

•1 cup Mayonnaise

•1 cup White Vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Prepare your cabbage. We always grated it on a box grater, but I ind cutting your cabbage into 12 wedges and then making thin slices “against the grain” gives the same result and is a lot less messy. Add your cabbage to a large bowl.

2. Grate your carrots and onion on a box grater. Measure your onion! Any more than a tablespoon and

4. Once everything is combined, press the vegetables down into the dressing with the back of a spoon. this will ensure that the vegetables will pickle in the vinegar. Cover and regrigerate for at least 6 hours, stirring halfway through and pressing the vegetables into the dressing again. The cabbage and carrots will release a lot of their liquid (and color), which adds to the dressing in the bowl.

5. It’s ready to serve now, but, the longer it sits, the better it gets, so I really suggest making it the day before you plan on serving. To store, place in an air tight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 weeks (I keep left over Chinese food containers for this). This makes about 3 pounds of cole slaw. Enjoy!

Dear EarthTalk: What is wind repower ing and why are environmentalists so bullish on it?

~ H. King, Mesa, AZ

One of the most common forms of clean energy is wind power. People from around the world could recognize a wind farm from just one look. While wind power has been a staple in renewable en ergy since the idea’s inception, many of the original and old wind turbines have begun to show signs of aging. Wind re powering aims to ix this, by revamping old turbines with more ef icient compo nents, or putting in new, state of the art turbines as a whole. These new compo nents and units can reduce noise, more ef iciently power a turbine, and a deliver a higher overall energy output.

Denmark, an early adopter of wind repowering, saw a 1.3 GW gain in capacity and a reduction of 109 wind turbines, enabling substantially increased wind energy production with fewer turbines. This promising data prompted a surge in wind re powering projects, and in 2019, 86 percent of wind energy projects there were clas si ied as “repowered.”

These signs of success and scalability showed other countries the bene its of wind repowering. The U.S, with help from large energy corporations like General Electric, has more than 40 active wind repowering sites, with over 2,500 turbines having some type of renovation. This hefty wind repowering advancement is re sponsible for four gigawatts of energy, or the power for more than 30 million homes.

It’s no secret how fast wind repowering is growing, but upgrades can be made to many different types of renewable energy. Why do eco advocates support wind repowering so strongly? Wind repowering has energy, inancial, aesthetic and tech nological bene its. Not only does it make units more ef icient, it also removes units that might be aesthetically unpleasing, or in less ef icient spots than they could be. Wind repowering also increases the lifespan of turbines by as much as 20 years, and reduces the need for maintenance. Repowered turbines are also quieter, sleeker, and produce considerably more energy.

So, while there are many types of repowering efforts for other renewable en ergy sources, none are as comprehensive or successful as wind repowering. Not only is it a comprehensive option for revamping clean energy, but it does not require the entry costs that just building new wind farms requires.

The only barrier to wind repowering at the mo ment is legislation. Bills and policies cannot keep up with the demand for it. Readers should call local of icials, or urge any nearby wind farms to look at wind repowering. Spreading awareness is the irst and most important step.

MORE INFORMATION: https://www.energy.gov/eere/ wind/articles/wind repowering helps set stage energy transition; https://www.ge.com/renewableenergy/ wind energy/onshore wind/services/ upgrades refurbishment; https://www.barr.com/Insights/Insights Article/ArtMID/1344/ArticleID/536/ Time to repower your wind energy site

Dear EarthTalk: How feasible is creating orbiting solar plants that can beam energy down to Earth? If it’s possible, when can we expect to see such tech implemented? ~ P.R., via email

In the 1941 short story Reason, science iction author Isaac Asimov introduces a space station that produces energy by sending microwave beams to the planets. This concept is closer to reality as in ternational space programs and research labs test the technology necessary to bring it to life. Tradi tional solar technologies convert sunlight into us able energy here on Earth. However, their use is limited to daytime hours and restricted by weather and geography. The idea of an orbiting solar plant bypasses these restrictions, allowing energy har vesting above the clouds.

There are different designs, but the principles are similar: A large satellite transforms solar power into electricity using photovoltaic cells made of ma

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The lifespan of wind farms can be greatly expanded by “repowering” them with new parts and components. Credit: U.S. Department of Energy.

Generating solar power on satellites in space and beaming the power down to earth may not just be the stuff of science iction only for much longer. Credit: European Space Agency.

This Season at Bay Street Theater

by Debbie Tuma

The Pulitzer Prize winning play, “The Subject Was Roses,” by Frank D. Gilroy, kicked off the Bay Street The ater’s summer season and was well done and entertain ing. It was a peek into the life and struggles of the Cleary family, played by John Slattery as the husband, Talia Bal sam as the wife, and Harry Slattery as their grown son. And what made it more interesting was that in real life they are a real family.

It starts when their son returns from the war, and old wounds and unresolved marital problems resur face, in an emotional roller coaster throughout. John Slattery, who had rave reviews in the TV series “Mad men,” gave a great performance as the tough, strict father who held in his emotions, contrasted to his son who was open and vulnerable. The mother, played by esteemed actress Talia Balsam, was trying to balance in the middle. The action takes place in their Bronx apart ment in 1946.

Scott Wittman did a good job directing this play...and the audience seemed captivated by the drama that ensued between the family dynamics.

This season, Bay Street Theater, in Sag Harbor, has chosen to show four very different kinds of plays. The next one, “Master Class,” runs from June 25 through July 20. It’s a comedy with music by Terrance McNally, and it’s about opera diva Maria Callas teaching a master class in singing, to her students. Bay Street then offers another special venue—“Mel Brooks Young Franken stein,” the musical, which should be a blast! Following that is a more serious, one woman show, “What I Know Now,” lifelong lessons starring Julia Motyka.

Get ready for Bay Street’s ever popular summer gala on the wharf on July 6, featuring guest stars Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka, David Kind, and Dr. Georgette Grier Key. This al ways attracts a huge crowd at this beautiful dockside location. Also coming up are the Music Mondays—with performances by different artists including the great Patti LuPone on July 8, the Harlem Gospel Choir, and Mike Birbiglia.

Also check out the fun “Summer Sunday Tea Dances,” sponsored by the LGBT Network and Long Is land LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

All in all, there’s a lot to look forward to this summer at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. For more information, visit www.baystreet.org.

Harry Slattery, Talia Balsam and John Slattery in “The Subject Was Roses”

Neil Patrick Harris

David Burtka

The Montauk Sun ~ July 2024

“In The Whale” A Must See!

by Debbie Tuma

Calling all fishermen!! Anyone in the fishing industry around Long Island should not miss this amazing documen tary film which will be coming back to the Westhampton Beach Per orming Arts Center on July 9 at 7:30 pm. Mark your calendars. I had the pleasure o seeing the premiere there on March 2, and coming rom a our generation fishing amily in Montauk, it blew me away!

O course we have all heard fishing stories out here, but we have not heard o a human being engul ed inside the mouth o a humpback whale or about 40 pitch black sec onds, who lived to tell the story! This is the story that Pulit zer Prize winning reporter David Abel, o the Boston Globe, tells in his new documentary film, “In the Whale.” On March 2, he introduced this eature length movie to a packed audience, ollowed by a Q and A session. Now he is coming back to show it again in summer.

Abel, who covers fisheries and environmental stories or the Boston Globe, first covered this incredible survival story or his newspaper, and then created the film, as direc tor, producer, writer, and photographer. It is the story o long time Cape Cod fisherman, Michael Packard, who is the region’s last remaining commercial lobster diver. This 57 year old ather has miraculously beat death several times be ore, by nearly drowning, encountering sharks, and sur viving a plane crash in the jungles o Costa Rica, where he had a charter fishing business.

But this time, on a clear June morning in 2021, Packard took a routine dive and got caught in the giant mouth o a humpback whale, while his mate looked on desperately rom their boat. Lying sideways in this dark cavity, Packard was sure he would die this time….but then this massive whale spit him out, fins first, in a huge gush o water. His mate, Josiah Mayo, and another fisherman, rescued him, and although his leg was injured rom being knocked around, he managed to survive and live a normal li e, except or all the publicity, which spread around the world to his instant ame! Packard was eatured online and in numerous papers, magazines, and he became a guest on national talk shows.

Following this film in a Q and A, the filmmaker David Abel explained that it was hard or Packard to handle this kind o ame, because by nature he was private and reclu sive. He actually loved diving deep below the water, be cause he ound it a serene and calming escape rom the reality o his li e, which was at times a struggle to survive, especially during the o season o fishing.

The underwater and other photography in this movie is spectacular, depicting the beauty o this isolated tip o Cape Cod around Provincetown, its fishing community, and even their annual Blessing o the Fleet. Since he had no video o the humpback whale swallowing Packard, he told the story through the ascinating interviews with his amily, riends and ellow fishermen in the area.

Westhampton Beach Per orming Arts Center’s Market ing Director, Heather Draskin, called this film “a li e a firm ing testament to the human spirit...a story o survival, courage and the enduring power o hope.”

Executive Director Julienne Penza Boone called it “a testament to the unpredictable nature o li e, and a voyage into the miraculous.”

David Abel is touring around the country with this movie, to see where it will take him, and with the great re sponse rom the audience at the Westhampton Beach Per orming Arts Center in March, it will return to the Westhampton Beach Per orming Arts Center on July 9, so check their website at https://whbpac.org/ or call the box o fice at 631 288 1500 or tickets, be ore it sells out!

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We would like to thank all of the sponsors participating in the program for helping to keep Long Island clean. ECHMC currently provide sponsor segments on the following roadways: Montauk Highway, Sunrise Highway, Long Island Expressway, Veterans Memorial Highway, Rt. 347, Seaford Oyster Bay, Northern and Southern State, Meadowbrook, Wantagh, Sunken Meadow and Sagtikos Parkways.

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Montauk Ocean Swim Challenge

Set for Saturday, July 27, 2024

Kirk Park Beach, Montauk, NY

The Montauk Playhouse Community Center Founda tion (MPCCF) in partnership with East Hampton Vol unteer Ocean Rescue, invites the community to “Get Wet for a Good Cause” at the 16th Annual Montauk Ocean Swim Challenge on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Offering a rare opportunity to swim an open water ocean race on the East End, the Montauk Ocean Swim Challenge fea tures three distance categories for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Beginners can sign up for a half mile swim, more experienced swimmers can register for the one mile swim, and the adventurous can tackle the two mile swim.

New Location for 2024: This year’s race will take place at Kirk Park Beach in Montauk, located at 95 South Emerson Ave. (between Hero Beach Hotel and the IGA).

Online Registration: Participants may register in advance on www.EliteFeats.com.

More Info:

• Registration fee is $75* (includes swim cap, commemorative T shirt, and inish line photo).

*Swimmers 17 and under are $50.

• Swimmers should arrive by 6am at the Kirk Park Beach parking lot (races begin at 6:30am, end by 9am).

• Event will be held rain or shine.

Bene iciary: 100% of proceeds bene it the Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation’s future Aquatic and Community Arts Centers.

About The MPCCF:

2023 MONTAUK OCEAN SWIM CHALLENGE, courtesy Montauk Playhouse Foundation

Chef

Melissa Ben-Ishay

Chef Alex Guarnaschelli

“SUNLIGHT AND SHADOW: BUILD YOUR OWN SUNDIAL” (A FREE, IN-PERSON EVENT)

SATURDAY, JULY 27th, 2 3:30pm

LOCATION: South Fork Natural History Museum (SoFo) 377 Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Turnpike, East Hampton, NY 11937

SPEAKER: William Francis Taylor, MSc, NASA Solar System Ambassador, Hamptons Observatory Senior Educator

CO HOST: South Fork Natural History Museum (SoFo) REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: https://bit.ly/SunDials

Note: While admission is free, there is a $5 materials fee (payable to SoFo at the door).

For thousands of years, people have used sundials as a clock that never requires batteries or winding up — all they need to work is a clear sunny day. Learning how a sundial works teaches us how the sky around us moves and orients our lives in both time and space. Students in this workshop will be invited to build their own sundials from simple materials, gaining the knowledge they need to design dials suited to their own homes and gardens. Solar viewing via telescope may follow the program.

William Francis Taylor, MSc, is Hamptons Observatory’s Senior Educator. He has been a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador since 2014, lecturing about the universe around us and sharing his love of the heavens by giving guided tours of the sky through telescopes. He is a life long East End resident.

Hamptons Observatory would like to thank the South Fork Natural History Museum for its kind collaboration, and William Francis Taylor for sharing his expertise. While this is a free lecture, donations are appreciated to help support our programs. (www.hamptonsobservatory.org/support us)

Hamptons Observatory (HO), a 501(c)(3) NYS nonpro it that relies on public support has served the South Fork since 2005. Hamptons Observatory offers all of its programs free of charge so that everyone can enjoy the wonders of their Universe. Please consider making a tax deductible donation to help support our work. Thanks!

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BLESSING OF THE FLEET...

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Two little great granddaughters of Grace McTurk threw a yellow lowered wreath into the sea. Grace died recently at the age of 104, and she was a ixture at the Montauk Marine Basin front counter for many decades, next to her friend Vivian Darenberg. Her husband, George McTurk, was a longtime Montauk charter boat captain. Paul Darenberg was also related to the Darenberg family who owns the Montauk Marine Basin. John Lycke was also a longtime Montauk resident, who owned the Montauk Laudromat, had a house watching business, and was once a mate for the renowned Captain Frank Mundus of the Crickett II. Jane Bowman, former owner of the Marlin IV, and Larry Keller, a boat captain and owner of two ish markets, were also longtime Montauk residents.

For a few minutes, we watched the wreaths bob up and down in the tide, as we re membered all these people, and I thought about all my family who spent their lives here at sea. And how I was once like these young girls, riding on my Dad’s charter boat at all these Blessings growing up, all the while knowing deep inside that one day, sadly, I’d be throwing a wreath in for him.

Suddenly all the boats blew their horns, and we sailed in a majestic procession back to the Montauk Docks to celebrate another year in this great and famous ishing town!

DARK ELEGY

For years, Artist Suse Lowenstein has opened her lovely secluded home and sculpture garden each day, right here in Montauk, for visitors to experience her very personal work of art - DARK ELEGY. Inspired by the loss of her eldest son, Alexander, in the tragedy of Pan Am flight 103, from London to NY that went down over Lockerbie, Scotland in an act of terrorism, killing 270 people; this exhibit is a memorial to all those who have lost their lives to terrorism. 11 East Lake Dr., Montauk Open Daily: 10am-12pm

AT THE ANIMAL RESCUE FUND OF THE HAMPTONS

ANIMALS OF THE MONTH

CHESTNUT: Happy Birthday Chestnut! This a beautiful black kitty with the most captivating golden eyes just celebrated his first birthday. He adores head rubs, playing with small ball toys, birdwatching, and indulging in tasty treats. Chestnut enjoys playful wrestling matches with his feline buddies and is always curious about his surroundings. Although a bit shy initially, he quickly warms up to show you his affectionate side.

ELISE: Elise is a stunning two-and-a-half-year-old Weimaraner mix who is as friendly as can be.

This sweet, gentle girl was rescued earlier this year from Texas. Elise has been receiving treatment for heartworm and she is now fully healthy and finally ready for her forever home! She knows her basic commands, walks well on leash and is housebroken! Elise likes other dogs but can be a bit cautious upon their first meeting. This snuggly girl just wants to love you. Will you let her?

Call 631-537-0400 x203 or visit adoptions@arfhamptons.org

ALL ARF ANIMALS ARE VET CHECKED, SPAYED/NEUTERED, MICROCHIPPED AND UP TO DATE ON ALL VACCINES.

To view all of our adoptable animals, visit: www.arfhamptons.org NYS Registered Shelter/Rescue #RR035

The Montauk

MOVIES AT THE

For all programs for adults & children and library special events, go to: www.montauklibrary.org/calendar

Classic Movie Series

FRIDAYS at 5 pm

July 5th: Dinner At Eight 1933 [1h 51m]

Director George Cukor: Society matron Millicent Jordan is thrilled to learn that Lord and Lady Ferncliffe have ac cepted her invitation for an upcoming dinner party. She does not realize her husband is bankrupt and her daughter is having an affair with a washed up actor. The all star cast includes Jean Harlow.

July 12th: Diner 1982 [Rated R ~ 1h 50m]

Director Barry Levinson: Eddie, Shrevie, Boogie, Billy, Fen wick and Modell have been friends since elementary school. Now in their twenties, they realize it’s time to act like adults. When one of them decides to get married, they get together again at their old hang out, The Fells Point Diner.

July 19th: When Harry Met Sally 1989 [Rated R ~ 1h 35m]

Director Rob Reiner: The ilm follows Harry and Sally from the time they meet through twelve years of random en counters in NYC. It’s said that it’s impossible for men and women to be platonic friends, but after years of friendship, they discover nothing is impossible.

July 26th: Sideways 2004 [Rated R ~ 2h 7m]

Director Alexander Payne: Miles and Jack embark on a road trip through California's wine country one week be fore Jack is to be married. Featuring Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen & Sandra Oh.

July 2024

On July 5, 2024, there will be a New Buck Moon. Please mark your calendars for July 5, 2024, as it will be memorable. The New Moon in Cancer will bring positive energies to our lives, making it the perfect time to focus on our personal goals. This is the moment to dive deep into our innermost feelings, appreciate our homes' security and comfort, and offer and receive support from others. Let's use this time to start a proj ect to enhance our domestic lives or a long term ven ture. The powerful cancer energy can help us make signi icant changes that will bene it us beyond this moon cycle. It's essential to plan and set the stage for reaping the rewards of our new beginnings, no matter how big or small.

As we ind new ways to enhance our family life and domestic affairs, we will build up our feelings of security and safety. Remember that approximately two weeks after the New Moon occurs, we will start seeing the results of our efforts. Let's make the most of this time and take action towards our goals. Use this time to create a bet ter present and future.

What is the name of the July 2024 Full Moon? The Full Buck Moon represents the cycles of nature and in spires us to embrace change and renewal. It's a reminder to ind a balance between our personal and professional lives and strive for ful illment and accomplishment. This Full Moon symbolizes growth and transformation,

highlighting romance, relationships, and fertility. Let's balance unconditional and conditional love and ind harmony in every aspect of our lives. As we gaze upon the bright Moon, we experience a symbolic "enlighten ment" in our lives. Let's embrace our emotions, unlock our potential, and let go of what no longer serves us. With the proper support, determination, and re sources, we can achieve anything we set our minds to. Our goals and dreams are within reach, and we must take the necessary steps forward. Believe in yourself, stay focused, and don't let anything stand in your way. Together, we can make our aspirations a reality.

Cancer (June 22 – July 22) — Happy Birthday, Can cer! Take all the time you need with your love interest. Do not let anyone control you or impose constraints on your life. Focus on the achievements that have helped your company grow inancially, and you will soon be highly appreciated and rewarded with a salary in crease. Keep working towards your inancial goals, and do not hesitate to pursue a sensible business deal that comes your way. Remember, opportunities like these are rare, so seize them with con idence and determi nation.

Leo (July 23 – August 23) — Re lect on your experi ences and broaden your options. Avoid taking on too much at once. Prioritize what matters to you. Simplify your life, and don't sweat the small stuff. Stay positive, and look for opportunities for love and new friend ships.

Virgo (August 24 – September 22) — Shared inter ests can strengthen relationships. Focus on what mat ters, avoid obstacles, and remain problem solving oriented. Share knowledge, allow ideas, and work together to enhance the team. Your hard work won't go unnoticed. Strive for greatness, and success will follow.

Libra (September 23 – October 22) — This month, your relationship has immense potential to lourish. When you have fun together while discussing serious matters, the bond between you two strengthens. Speaking your mind is encouraged and essential, and doing so with diplomacy can make a signi icant difference. Un derstanding your thought process can help you gain insight into oth ers' perspectives. Take time for in trospection this weekend, and watch as your relationship thrives.

Scorpio (October 23 – Novem ber 21) — I'm sorry you're feel ing distraught due to a love catch 22 and your choices. It's un derstandable to feel disappointed in such situations. Please know I'm here for you and willing to help however possible. It's essen tial to be mindful of your prefer ences in the future and learn from your experiences. Remember to be kind to yourself and take the time you need to heal. You have so much positive energy and good ness to offer, and it's important to share these feelings with people who genuinely appreciate and re ciprocate them.

Sagittarius (November 22 – De cember 22) — Avoid taking on too much or moving too quickly. Being cautious will help you avoid making signi icant mistakes. When it comes to investments, it is best to be conservative. Take ad vice on investment strategies from others with a grain of salt, as their advice may not align with your best interests. Trust your gut and conduct thorough research before making investment decisions.

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by Lawrence Spiro

This is the most unusual poetry column I have ever written. Doesn’t rhyme, has little meter and cadence. I hope you enjoy it.

Physicality and emotions make a compound of the heart and the brain.

The heart

The right atrium receives blood from the veins and • pumps it to the right ventricle.

The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the • lungs and pumps it to the left ventricle. The left ventricle (the strongest chamber) pumps

• oxygen rich blood to the rest of the body. The left ventricle’s vigorous contractions create our blood pressure.

How long does this all work? Is there a limit on the num ber of pumps?

What can I do to save my heart? Call an electrician or a plumber?

Questions from most. But ventricles and atriums and pumping and blood and oxygen are not the complete def inition of the affairs of the heart: must include the affairs of the heart.

Here and there are intimate with the heart as the heart pumps blood, and emotions to and from the brain. If we only think of it as a gorged muscle pumping and act ing on electrical impulses. But there is more that meets the I to keep it beating.

The brain

Hypothalamus. In addition to controlling emotional

• responses, the hypothalamus is also involved in sex ual responses, hormone release, and regulating body temperature.

Hippocampus. The hippocampus helps preserve

• and retrieve memories. It also plays a role in how you understand the spatial dimensions of your environ ment.

Amygdala. The amygdala helps coordinate re

• sponses to things in your environment, especially those that trigger an emotional response. This struc ture plays an important role in fear and anger. Limbic cortex. This part contains two structures, the

• cingulate gyrus and the parahippocampal gyrus. To gether, they impact mood, motivation, and judge ment.

• You have a heart so let it beat without pain

You have a brain so let it work without forgetting

The right ventricle receives blood from the right

• atrium and pumps it to the lungs, where it is loaded with oxygen.

By Love, by hope, by forgiveness, by consideration and by understanding. You can extend your heart inde initely, at least as long as eternity. Most choose to allow it to a ib on its own; un measured in happiness and irregular ven tricular cadence. The heart beats against the feelings that makes it beat or stop in cadence with your emotions.

Daedalus’ Heart of Wax by Willow DuBrovin

Love, a concept that I gave birth?

Perhaps why I’m undeserving of its worth. Emotions, thoughts, gone with the draft, But I am persistent, harshly learning of the craft.

If love is not spawned, is it made, built, crafted? I learn quickly, my hands grow callused as I grow mafted. Each perfection is sown into the harsh leather of its creation. But maybe this time, I will deserve his appreciation.

Love is sticky, love is unforgiving, love is relenting, But I am careful, I am patient, I am repenting. I can't seem to look away, he is too bright, he is my Sun, Each divot in the wax is a symbol of my persistence, my only one.

Love is soft, love is higher, But the feathers build as I continue to tire. I relish in my small successes and let them shine, I gasp as he lets me sip his golden sky.

Love is a need, and I crave more. Nimble fingers persist, my wings soon to be born. They stare as me, wanting to soar, Ignoring my exhaustion, I work even more.

Love is slippery, love is loose, love is a spree I’ve gone too far to simply let it flee.

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Capricorn (December 22 – January 20) — There may be some activity in your love life soon; someone younger than you and different from what you're used to may ex press interest in you. Although you can choose your path, it's essential to be cautious. Flirting is a game, and avoid ing coming on too strong with direct approaches is crit ical. Instead, try inding other ways to express your feelings since there are many ways to say the same thing. Remember that sometimes subtlety is the best approach.

Aquarius (January 21 – February 19) — Dealing with matters of the heart can be challenging, and it's impor tant to remember that putting all your energy into one person might not be the best approach. It's crucial to be patient and kind to yourself and seek advice from trusted friends if needed. Navigating of ice politics can be over whelming, but taking the time to help a colleague under stand the situation better can make a difference.

Pisces (February 20 – March 20) — You must address any unresolved romantic feelings from your past. These feelings may be stronger than expected and are unlikely to disappear independently. You tend to keep your emo tions bottled up, but working on releasing them is essen tial. Moving on from the past is the irst step towards a

Though the wax weighs with quiet plea, My wings will soon set me amongst the free.

Love is a burden, one that itches for me, I will jump into his basking light, if he can agree. I stride to the cliff, his radiant smile engulfing my pledge.

A face that liberates, I walk off the edge,

Love is trust, love is free, I stare face down at the raging sea.

Trust and freedom as he catches my fall, His rays explode, guiding above waves wishing to maul.

Love is greed, and I am greedy.

A lesson learned too late, I regret deeply. I fly closer, seeking his touch, His smile fuels my heart, matching my wings’ rush.

Love is confusion, love is fear, I watch as my wings start to sear.

Tears mirror the wax drip, Seeking his guidance, seeking grip.

Love is betrayal, and I’ve never felt it more. The heat of his gaze is absent of the kindness it once bore. His screeching laughter of flames soaks my ears. Betrayal, felt in flames, fills me with fears.

• An inextricable body.

Love is fast, and I failed to catch it,

The realization hits me like a mallet.

Fast as I failed to seize it, this love I've known, Falling amidst my creation, it couldn't have flown.

Love is failure, love is gone,

Do I not deserve love, as a lonely swan?

Tears hit waves before I drown, His warmth fades, darkness devours his silent frown.

Hate is love, just as love is hate,

Chills strip me of my fever, into an icy state. I cannot bear this sudden weight.

Shadow replaces sight, leaving me lonely and irate.

Hate is a regret, hate is void.

My conscience is present, but my body is avoid. Leaving me with thoughts of my own plague, My understanding of love is still so vague.

Love is a craft?

Or so I thought as my founding raft.

My heart's silence screams in its refrain, Regretful convictions echoes as my only gain.

Had he had not let me melt or watched me fall astray, But instead allowed me to touch radiant lips I sway?

Would he burn me, flames stripping me of wings and scorn?

Amongst my ashes, would I find solace, amongst the love I mourn?

TO MY SON WHO CANNOT SLEEP by Don Intonato

I dream, dream, dream, dream, dream, until the room is illed with dreams.

I get up and open the window and they ly out into the night sky.

Clouds of runaway dreams, reveries, fantasies.

Open your window and take down a dream from the night.

Tuck it under your head like a pillow.

better future. It's unfair to keep someone on the back burner as a backup plan. Remember, it's better to have quality over quantity when it comes to love.

Aries (March 21 April 20) — You enjoy discovering new ideas and dislike being tied down by personal com mitments. Don't let your need for adventure interfere with routine tasks or lead to inancial trouble. Have open and honest conversations with your partner to avoid misunderstandings.

Taurus (April 21 – May 21) — Embrace your busy work schedule con idently. Focus on your goals and take joy in the love around you. Spend time with your partner, resolve communication issues, and strengthen your bond. If a friend seeks advice from an unavailable person, it's essen tial to be empathetic and supportive. Listen carefully to their situation, and help them analyze the pros and cons.

It will get you back to sleep.

I’ll come by and pick you up in the morning.

for Ben

Gemini (May 22 – June 21) — Balancing your schedule sometimes seems impossible. However, taking charge and making decisions promptly while remaining open minded is essential. You can inject excitement into your romantic life by varying your daily routine. Having a se cret agreement can be an exhilarating experience that adds extra excitement to your life. The thrill of the un known can give you a rush of adrenaline and make you feel alive. So why not try it and add some spice to your daily routine?

Please call Francine Tesler, Psychic Medium Medical Intuitive for an appointment in her of ice: 220 King Street, Chappaqua, NY (914) 469 6693

www.FrancineTesler.com

PAUL SNYDER’S JULY HOOPS JOURNAL

As I drove up island Sunday June 2nd to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn to cover the NY Liberty against the Indiana Fever all I could think about was what to ask Caitlin Clark in the pregame press conference. The Fever had lown to NY for the game after getting their irst home win against the Chicago Sky the day before. Clark had been knocked to the loor by Chennedy Carter on an inbounds pass in the 3rd quarter of the win against the Sky. The referees called an away from the ball foul on the play that everyone was talking about. It was an intentional body shot and should’ve been called a lagrant foul. After the game Carter refused to answer any questions about the non basketball body check. Clark handled it like a pro. Saying, “I wasn’t expecting it. It is what it is. It’s a physical game.” The Fever won the hotly contested game 71 70 and lew to NYC to play the Liberty June 2nd.

In the pregame press conference it was revealed that the WNBA had upgraded the cheap shot on Clark to a Flagrant 1 violation that morning. I asked Caitlin, “My question is your love for the game is evident. You’re smiling. It seems like you’re having a good time even though it’s a grind and everything going on with the physicality. Are you having fun?” Caitlin answered, “Absolutely. There’s moments I’ve been frustrated or upset… There’s so many people that would love to be in my position. I get to do this as my job? How lucky am I? Sometimes that’s hard to remind yourself of. At the same time that kind of takes the pressure off and allows me to play the game I love. Thanks for the

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Breanna Stewart pregame

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terial that generates voltage and electric cur rent when exposed to light. The power is then beamed down to earth by microwaves (or lasers) to dedicated receiving stations that turn the energy back into electricity to get fed into the local grid.

Entities such as the European Space Agency (ESA), Space Solar (a start up in the UK), and the California Institute of Technology are investing working on launching this type of project. Besides the obvious bene it of hav ing all sun, all the time, orbiting solar plants have various other bene its. There are no dan gerous byproducts as there are for other en ergy production methods: no ly ash from coal or radioactive waste from nuclear power. The entirely renewable—it will not run out in the age of humanity—so it is harmless could help limit the impacts of climate change if adopted on a global scale.

So why don’t we already have these power generating stations orbiting in space? There are still challenges to overcome. The cost is prohibitive, the structure would need to be about 2,000 metric tons, roughly equiv alent to the weight of 286 male African ele phants and need to be a mile and a quarter in diameter, with a little over a half mile long transmitter. Another challenge is engineering, particularly the parts used for such power beaming structures. Given the dif iculty of reaching the satellites for maintenance and repairs, it is suggested that parts must withstand at least 15 years in space. Additionally, there’s a need to improve the ef iciency of current wire less power transmission to ensure that all the energy can be collected down to Earth.

gests that exposure to arti icial light at night can increase health issues in humans, includ ing obesity, depression, diabetes and more. Whether Asimov’s proposal from nearly a century ago will be implemented remains to be seen. The ESA has recently sought ideas to make it more feasible. “The potential of this concept to contribute to long term sustain able energy is very high,” says ESA Engineer Advenit Makaya. For the time being, you can invest in solar power on Earth and keep your eyes on the sky as the technology advances and costs drop.

MORE INFORMATION:

https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/ Space_Engineering_Technology/SOLARIS/ Space Based_Solar_Power_overview; https://spacenews.com/nasa study clean space based solar power beaming possible/

Dear EarthTalk: What have been the most dramatic effects of global warming on Africa and what do longer term climate projections foretell for Africa’s future?

~ William C.,

Raleigh, NC

Global warming has already had pro found impacts on Africa, which is already grappling with many environmental and socio economic challenges. The most dra matic effects observed so far include in creased temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, and a rise in extreme weather events—all of which have far reach ing consequences for the environment, agri culture and human livelihoods.

There are some signi icant draw backs, too. Solar plants orbiting closer to Earth would transmit energy more easily, but light pollution would be dif icult for humans and both lora and fauna to cope with. Research also sug

Temperatures across Africa have risen signi icantly in recent decades, with some re gions experiencing increases twice the global average rate. This exacerbates existing prob lems, particularly in arid and semi arid re gions. Prolonged heat waves and severe droughts have become more frequent, threat ening water supplies and agricultural produc tivity.

Changes in precipitation are another sig ni icant impact. Some regions have seen de creased rainfall, while others face more

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intense and erratic rainfall. The Sahel, a semi arid region south of the Sahara Desert, has ex perienced both prolonged droughts and intense rainfall, leading to lash loods. These shifts disrupt farming practices, erode soils and reduce crop yields, exacerbating hunger and poverty.

Extreme weather events ever more fre quent and severe. Southern Africa, particularly Mozambique, has faced devastating cyclones like Idai in 2019, which caused extensive dam age, and displaced or killed thousands. Flood ing destroys homes and crops and facilitates waterborne diseases.

Long term climate projections for Africa paint a grim picture. By the end of the 21st century, average temperatures are expected to increase, leading to more severe heatwaves and droughts. Water scarcity will intensify, particularly in North and Southern Africa, where river low and groundwater recharge rates are projected to decline. Agriculture, which employs a large portion of the popula tion, faces dire challenges. Staple crops such as maize, sorghum and millet are expected to see reduced yields, a productivity decline that threatens food security and could increase de pendence on food imports, straining economies further.

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GALA FRESH SUPERMARKET

795 OLD COUNTRY RD., RIVERHEAD

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOT

2012 OLD COUNTRY RD., RIVERHEAD

JAMESPORT VINEYARD

1216 MAIN RD., RIVERHEAD

HILTON GARDEN INN

2038 OLD COUNTRY RD., RIVERHEAD

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

1707 OLD COUNTRY RD., RIVERHEAD

HYATT

451 E. MAIN ST., RIVERHEAD

RIVERHEAD FREE LIBRARY

330 COURT ST., RIVERHEAD

RG/NY WINERY

6025 SOUND AVE., RIVERHEAD

INDIGO HOTEL

1830 W. MAIN ST., RIVERHEAD

MARTHA CLARA VINEYARDS

6025 SOUND AVE., RIVERHEAD

HAMPTON COFFEE COMPANY

272 MAIN RD., AQUEBOGUE

LARRYS LIGHTHOUSE MARINA

229 MEETING HOUSE CREEK RD., AQUEBOGUE

BAYVIEW FARMS

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Coastal areas are at risk, too, from rising sea levels. Cities like Lagos, Nigeria and Alexandria, Egypt are particularly vulnerable to coastal erosion and looding. Mangrove ecosystems, vital for coastal protection and isheries, are also threatened by sea level rise and changing salinity patterns. Biodiversity loss is another critical concern. Many of Africa’s unique ecosystems, such as the Congo Basin rainforests and the savannas, could be drastically altered. Species that cannot adapt to rapidly changing conditions face extinction, disrupting ecological balances and affecting livelihoods dependent on natural re sources.

“Africa is responsible for less than 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions,” says the World Mete orological Organization’s Secretary General Petteri Taalas. “But it is the continent which is the least able to cope with the negative impacts of climate change.” Pro moting resilient infrastructure, sustainable agriculture and regional cooperation are crucial to a sustainable fu ture for its people.

MORE INFORMATION:

https://www.un.org/africarenewal/magazine/decem ber 2018 march 2019/global warming severe conse quences africa; https://wmo.int/media/news/africa suffers dispro portionately from climate change.

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Global warming may be hitting Africa harder than any other continent despite the fact that emissions generated elsewhere are primarily responsible for it. Daniel Foster, FlickrCC.

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Market with its panoramic views and creative hot and cold service stations, to the poolside New York Deli and Pizza, Drive In's for burgers and dogs, to compli mentary Dutch treats and pea soup at the Grand Dutch Cafe, and the Dining Room's visual splendor and bustling atmosphere, almost every meal was a treat. For an additional fee, one may dine at the Tamarind, the Pinnacle Grill, the unique Rudi’s Sel De Mer, or the Canaletto. Dinner at Rudi’s, as well as at the Pinnacle Grill, was an experience. So was our grand inale dinner at the Tamarind restaurant, created by food art extraordinaire Chef de Cuisine Lalu Hilmi. The Canaletto offers a more relaxed Italian dining experience, but is a must as well.

Our 4th day at sea began with an exciting twist as we crossed paths with Executive Chef Ali during his morning round at the Lido. He graciously invited us for a behind the scenes tour of the kitchen galleys, which are no longer accessible to the general public due to safety concerns. We gladly joined him on the tour and had the opportunity to learn about the dedicated team of culinary profes sionals who work hard behind the scenes to ensure an exceptional dining experience for us passengers. Holland America Line’s John Mulvaney, Director of Culinary Operations, whom I had the pleasure of meeting personally, emphasized that the com pany has a reputation for hiring the industries most talented Chefs. Btw HAL’s Global Fresh Fish Program was recently spotlighted on the Emmy, James Beard, and Critics’ Choice Award winning Bravo series, “Top Chef”.

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This chapter includes one of these unusual cruising stories that needs to be told. It might be especially interesting for travel ers who are wondering what's going to happen if they get sick on board! Most cruise lines have hospitals on board, and the Hol land America Line is known for their high tech medical facilities and for hiring the inest medical professionals, such as Dr. Giola from South Africa. I suffer from asthma, mostly episodic, but it can progress rapidly at times, and it's a worrying combination with bronchitis. Make a long story short, after nurse Neil had taken my vitals and Dr. Giola, MD, pointed out my severely low blood oxygen level, I found myself minutes later breathing on a nebulizer and nurse Lumka administering a double drip as prescribed by Dr. Giola. Though I had to return to the in irmary for a couple of days for infusions, I didn’t miss a day of activities, or a meal, or my Fire & Ice mani & pedi with the incredibly talented Ruati at the Green House Spa.

Allow me to introduce some of the other stars of our crossing, like ms Rotterdam’s celebrated Hotel General Manager Errol Nelson. We witnessed on several occasions how the handsome, hands on, always approachable, pro fessional worked the crowd. And not to forget Nick J. Hollevoet, ms Rotterdam’s esteemed Cruise Director. The classy actor performed the ‘Behind the Scenes’ show on the World Stage almost single handedly until it was time to in troduce the esteemed Captain Bas van Dreumel, the entire team and inally the staff in a Grand Finale. Soumik Mandal, one of the young Guest Service Associates took care of our needs on several occasions. Noven, is an incredibly creative lorist on ms Rotterdam. Maroff Cadet Of icer Floris Von Der By, who is 18 years old, is currently undergoing training on HAL's ms Rotterdam. And our room stewards, Seno and Tony. They were the paragon of intuitive teams, providing unparalleled care and maintaining our cabin on the 11th loor to perfection. In the two level dining room, Restaurant Operations Man ager Rick Kolvoort excelled, along with all the wonderful hostesses, waiters and wait resses, but especially Mr. Wawan and Edwin. You guys rocked the boat! We will miss you all terribly, particularly the 3pm Afternoon Teas on Sea Days and the fresh, warm, and incredibly delicious almond croissants served with hot tea and a glowing sunrise.

We were lucky with the weather and calm seas during our crossing, which was a blessing considering that we took off mid April. When we inally stopped in Ponta Del gada, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal, after 6 days, we walked off the ship with excitement and gratitude for Captain Bas van Dreumel and his crew who sailed us safely across this huge body of water, known as the Atlantic Ocean. Our next ports were historic ports like Brest, France; Portland (Weymouth), England; Le Havre (Paris), France; Dover (Lon don), England, UK; and inally Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Ms Rotterdam's home port is Rotterdam, Holland. It is the largest seaport in Europe and the world's largest seaport outside of East Asia. It is located in and near the city of Rotterdam, in the province of South Holland in the Netherlands, and is a fascinating port city.

Until next month from the amazing city of Venice, Italy.

Yours in travel, Ingrid

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Brain Waves...

with Debra Rose

Art and Happiness

In our current culture dominated by professions like technology and inance, it is easy to overlook the signi icance of incorporating the arts into our lives. Far from an indulgent hobby or luxury pastime, prioritizing art plays a critical role in our mental health and overall well being.

We are informed about vitamins, exercise, and environmental stressors, and are educated about sleep hygiene, nutritional standards and self care. Often, we neglect the simple act of observing art to also boost our happiness, a practice throughout history that is so powerful

we still know the names of artists and pieces created hundreds of years ago.

Enjoying nature, music and art sparks joy when we take time to engage with what is outside of our daily routines and observations. Pausing to view the sunset, watch lightening strike or viewing pieces of art and architecture prompts awe and wonder, shifting our mind and our mood from the concrete to the abstract.

As a result, we often feel happier. Those viewing awe inspiring art often report feeling a part of something bigger than themselves, feel more connected to others, think more optimistically and creatively and inspired as a result. Research shows that blood low to our brain increases, the way it does when we see someone that makes us happy, when we view something beautiful. Our brain is not just iguring out the work, it is going through ‘embodied cognition,’ prompting us to feel emotions from viewing what is happening in the artwork via mirror neurons in the brain. As you continue to view a piece of art, the more you identify with the creation, the visual scene and react to the stimuli created by the artist.

The book Visual Intelligence by Amy Herman describes how to keep your brain engaged while viewing art, noting how you can improve your problem solving skills and observations, and spark conscious and unconscious brain power in everyday life. Think about what the piece represents and says about the creator, discuss the work with others, describe what you are seeing and maybe not seeing, and think about how this compares to your own life experiences.

We do not have to be artists, art history experts or understand the differences in style to appreciate the beauty of art and reap the bene its, as much as we do not need to understand the mechanics of a wave to enjoy watching the sea. The positive state we ind ourselves in can reduce in lammation in the body, reduce our risk for chronic disease, and put our sympathetic nervous system at ease, according to The Surgeon General (of Montauk), Dr. Richard Firshein. We can practically feel our blood pressure and heart rate leveling when taking time to observe artwork.

Visit a gallery and notice that you may feel less stressed, more mindful and more observant of visual details and cues in other areas of your life. The nonverbal association we make by silently observing art taps into basic emotions that words often cannot, triggering other less used areas of the brain for a more immersive experience.

Lucky for us we not only have natural beauty in Montauk, but we also have a host of local artists that showcase their work in shows, galleries and exhibits. Most recently we visited 484 Gallery on the harbor in Montauk, this time featuring work by Dalton Portella. View art however and wherever you can, your body and brain will smile with appreciation. www.484gallery.com

Capturing Wind 48x60 oil on canvas by Dalton Portella

NYBG ‘WONDERLAND’ EXHIBIT

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel

What can be better than being able to walk through a whimsical setting of a beloved childhood lit erary classic and observing nature’s beautiful lorals? Both can be done at the New York Botanical Garden’s (NYBG) latest presentation! The all new, immersive, and enchanting exhibition, Wonderland: Curious Na ture, inspired by the beloved stories Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There runs through October 27th. It features a magni icent lower show, fantastical tea parties, and exciting night events. Visitors of all ages will step into a one of a kind botanical experience that grows “curiouser” and “curiouser” as they journey through settings, sights, and scents evoking the classic tale and its sequel. Wonderland is a magni icent lower show with contemporary art installations, engaging daytime programming, fantastical tea parties, and exciting night experiences await the curious and adventuresome at heart. Nature at NYBG transcends the con ines of traditional ex hibitions, seamlessly blending breathtaking loral displays with contemporary art, all set against the backdrop of NYBG’s 250 acre landscape, landmark buildings, and lush natural beauty. The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden is one of many horticultural high lights, bursting into peak lower in June, with thousands of roses looking their best through September, as if cued by a conductor or commanded by a queen.

Nearly 160 years after its irst publication, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and its heroic protagonist remain touchstones for imagination and wonder across genera tions and around the world. The beloved tale serves as an inspiration with its archival objects to evoke the events and settings brought to life in the Alice stories, while also examining the scienti ic, botanical, and cultural context that produced them and will span three seasons. In the Leon Levy Visitor Center, a White Rabbit fashioned entirely out of plants greets visitors.

Created by Mosaïcultures Internationales de Montréal (MIM), a Canadian company dedicated to modern inter pretations of the art of “mo saiculture,” a blend of sculpture and plant cultiva tion, the early 12 foot tall rabbit is one of their incred

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As a seasoned real estate professional with over $22 million in sales, I am uniquely qualiﬁed and ready to guide you through your East End real estate journey.

Born and raised in Montauk, I possess an intimate knowledge of the area and a deep understanding of the local market dynamics.

Let’s begin this journey together with a complimentary comparative market analysis to set the stage for your success.

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Artists Retreat in Springs - Welcome to the historic home and studio of renowned American artist Saul Steinberg, whose iconic work graced the cover of The New Yorker for nearly six decades. This property, nestled in the heart of Springs, is considered a cornerstone of the abstract expressionist movement. The area is also notable for being the residence of one of contemporary music's most influential artists and the acclaimed American fashion designer Judith Leiber, who lived just a few homes away. Steinberg's residence retains much of its original charm, featuring seven bedrooms and four bathrooms. The artist expanded the home multiple times, including the addition of a studio with a vaulted ceiling that floods the space with natural light. This nearly twoacre parcel is bordered on two sides by preserved natural land, ensuring privacy and a serene environment. The property includes two original barnlike garages and a quaint two-room cottage, offering ample space for creative endeavors or guest accommodations. Recently, a new inground pool with bluestone coping was added to the lush lawn on the south side of the house, providing a perfect spot for relaxation and recreation. This unique home offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of art history in a location rich with cultural significance. The combination of historic charm, modern amenities, and natural beauty makes this property a truly exceptional find. Contact: Peter Moore Sr. Phone: 516-313-0685 Price: $4,100,000 Web ID# 913053

Buildable Shy Acre in Hither Woods - This perfectly shaped 0.94 acre vacant lot is free of any wetlands and even has a Letter Of Buildability from the Town of East Hampton Building Department. No road improvements to pay for and no Natural Resource Permits required. A "clean lot" with no wetlands which is hard to come by these days. A short distance to some of the best beaches in The Hamptons. Be in Montauk, Build in Montauk. Contact: Peter Moore Sr. Phone: 516313-0685 Price: $1,195,000 Web ID# 912750

Nestled in the prestigious East End Estates area of Montauk, this remarkable home offers a serene and secluded retreat. A long driveway leads you to this elegant oasis, where modernist design and natural elements create a captivating ambiance. As you enter, a tranquil koi pond sets

the tone, providing the soothing sound of moving water. The interior boasts high ceilings, with a windowed expansive living area anchored by a beach stone fireplace. From the kitchen, dining, and family room, you can enjoy picturesque views of the beautiful yard and inviting inground pool. Step into the large screened room, an ideal space for entertaining guests, while on the other side of the kitchen area is a Zen-inspired windowed room, perfect for meditation or relaxation. Ascend a short staircase to discover the generously sized primary suite, complete with a private deck offering ultimate privacy. Descend another short staircase to find a comfortable guest bedroom, providing access to a secluded patio or to a large maturely landscaped yard. Adjacent to it, a charming children's bedroom opens up to the outdoor space, both sharing a stunning bath. This exceptional property owned by Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent has been meticulously designed to ensure a feeling of comfort and luxury from the moment you arrive. Don't miss the opportunity to make this extraordinary Montauk residence your own. Contact: Helen Stubbmann. Phone: 631-375-3778

Price: $3,995,000 Web ID# 912898

Montauk Beach Bungalow - Two-bedroom renovated beach bungalow with vaulted ceilings located in the pristine community of Montauk Shores, a year-round community which sits on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in Ditch Plains. It has direct access to the very best surf spots, fishing and beaches on the East End of Long Island. This gated community offers two heated pools, a large playground, a community garden and clubhouse. A chic beach bungalow with upgrades including a walk-in shower, hardwood flooring, stacked Meile washer & dryer, insta-hot water system, propane kitchen range and piped propane to the outdoor grill. There is a Mitsubishi wall unit in each bedroom and living area for your A/C and heat which allows comfortable year-round living. The cozy primary bedroom has a Clerestory window for privacy. Experience Montauk Beach living at Montauk Shores. Call today for a showing of this renovated Land leased Condo on the beach. Contact: Betsy Cronley. Phone: 516-220-7901 Price: $795,000 Web ID# 912897

Lake Montauk renovated Waterfront - Nestled on a generous waterfront plot, this enchanting 5bedroom cottage boasts stunning views of Lake Montauk. The expansive open-concept living space is graced with a fireplace, vast windows, and sliding doors that frame the lake's serene beauty. Seamlessly connected, the living area extends to a dining space and kitchen, all benefiting

from the picturesque backdrop of the property and lake. On this main level, two welcoming guest bedrooms and a full bathroom are found. Ascend to the upper level to discover the primary bedroom, featuring a spacious closet, a private waterside balcony, and an oversized ensuite bathroom. An additional bedroom, ideal for an office, completes this floor. A separate suite, complete with its own bathroom and pool access, adds to the home's allure. The lower level is meticulously finished, hosting a substantial recreational room and a laundry facility. Outside, the property delights with a heated free-form pool, extensive decking, and a gently sloping lawn that meets the water's edge, crafting the perfect lakeside sanctuary. and outdoor shower. Contact: Helen Stubbmann & Jason B. Schommer. Phone: 631-375-3778 | 917-553-7383 Price: $4,995,000 Web ID# 908160

Montauk Bungalow only yards from OceanEndless Ocean views with plenty of living space from this Ditch Plains 2 bedroom Condo only a stone’s throw from the beach. Watch the ebb and flow of the ocean or the whales breaching on a sunny day from any window of this home. Grab your board and ride the waves when you awake to the perfect swell seen from your bedroom. The primary en-suite bedroom is expansive with a walk in closet, storage room, and office space. This room can easily be made into two separate bedrooms if need be. The pull-down stairs allow for head-high storage. A large kitchen and living are provide comfortable space for relaxation and entertainment. Spill out to a wrap-around deck with an automated awning for your BBQs or to use your tucked-away outdoor shower under the sun. The massive tinted windows bring in light while keeping your home private. Contact: Betsy Cronley. Phone: 516-220-7901 Price: $3,500,000 Web ID# 907022

Montauk Bungalow for Sale in Ditch PlainsBe part of Montauk's ever popular and unique ocean front community of Montauk Shores in Ditch plains. This Gated community is open year round and offers not only access to the best surfing spots on east end.. it also offers two heated pools, playground, basketball, community garden, clubhouse with a bar and three observations decks overlooking the Atlantic Ocean where you just may see a few whales. This two bedroom leased site is turn key and in immaculate condition. Some new additions include a new dishwasher, flooring, hot water on demand, water filter and washer drier. There is a sizeable shed for your surf boards, bikes and chairs. After a day at the beach, rinse off in your outdoor shower under the sun. Beach access is only a few moments away. Move in, bring your board and go!! Showings upon request. No mortgages available. This is a leased Site. Monthly maintenance will be approximately $2000. Contact: Betsy Cronley. Phone: 516-2207901 Price: $599,000 Web ID# 906329

Just Listed - Enjoy stunning ocean views in this 4 bedroom, 5 bath, home in the desirable Hither Hills area of Montauk. The upper level offers a spacious, dining, kitchen, and living room with a wood-burning fireplace and the primary ensuite.

The open floor plan lends to easy entertaining. Enter out on the deck overlooking the pool area and gorgeous ocean views. Stairs lead out to the sprawling backyard where there is plenty of room for fun and games. A covered deck to relax in the shade, an outdoor shower, and mature landscaping to enjoy privacy all year long. The lower level of this home offers three additional bedrooms, two baths, a sitting/TV area with sliders out to the deck, and an 18x36 heated pool. Oceanviews from almost every room, make this home the perfect beach house. The detached 2-car garage offers more than enough storage space, perhaps an exercise area. Enjoy, as is, or bring your ideas to life in this special home. Contact: Mary Ann Peluso. Phone: 917-992-2251 Price: $3,975,000 Web ID# 905789

New Traditional Ditch Home Ready for Summer 2024 - Be in your new Ditch Plains home with pool by summer 2024. Only 4 blocks off of the famous surf breaks of Ditch is the site of a soon to be 2200+/- new construction traditional home with 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half bathrooms. Enter in the front door to the first level with 3 guest bedrooms (including 1 ensuite), 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 woodburning 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! Preconstruction 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

New Modern Ditch Home Ready for Summer 2024 - Be in your new Ditch Plains home with pool by summer 2024. Only 4 blocks off of the famous surf breaks of Ditch is the site of a soon to be 2200+/- new construction traditional home with 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half bathrooms. Enter in the front door to the first level with 3 guest bedrooms (including 1 ensuite), 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 woodburning 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! Preconstruction 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

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HITHER WOODS GEM - Situated on a shy wooded acre in Hither Woods. The open living/dining/kitchen area features cathedral ceiling, skylights, wood burning stove, hardwood floors, and slider out to spacious deck. Other features include a main bedroom with en suite bath, plus two guest bedrooms and another full bath. The full basement with laundry could be finished for additional entertainment space. House also has an electric car charger outlet installed. Property provides plenty of room for pool and expansion. This house also comes with coveted Hither Hills private ocean beach access. EXCLUSIVE - $1,925,000 | WEB# 910512. Margaret Harvey, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker (c) 631.433.1382; Cynthia Ibrahim, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker (c) 631.375.2237

HITHER HILLS PRIVACY WITH A VIEW - Sitting on a quiet corner, this large and lovingly maintained home is located in the highly sought after Hither Hills neighborhood. A short stroll to the beach, this home offers 3,000 square feet of coastal living with ocean views. The unique layout of this home seamlessly merges living and entertaining spaces. Offering four bedrooms, three and half baths, a gym, office space, and a playroom, this property has it all. The ground floor offers two bedrooms, a quiet sitting room and a room large enough for your home gym. Ascend the stairs and enter a sun drenched open living room with a beautiful vaulted ceiling, a wood burning fireplace, ocean views, and two sets of sliders opening onto the front deck. Thoughtfully located adjacent to this warm space is a large, cook's kitchen with a generous island that offers seating with ocean views! A walk-in pantry provides additional kitchen storage and access to the back deck and yard. Tucked on the other side of the house, the primary ensuite features a large bedroom, generous bathroom with a linen closet, a sizable walk-in closet, and two additional double door closets. Wander through the sliders and enjoy ocean views from the front deck. On your way to the third floor, you'll encounter a comfortably sized office and a half bath. One flight up you'll find another bright, light filled primary bedroom with soaring ceilings and a sitting room/playroom. A full bath and oversized storage room round out the third floor. With room

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ible installations, which have been shown at botanical gardens and attrac tions in North America, Europe, and Asia. A horticultural wonderland, Down the Rabbit Hole, awaits visitors in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory and the sur rounding area. Visitors meander through a display of the giant tropical water lily and other aquatic species be fore entering a manicured landscape with an English double border. As the orderly walled garden begins to come undone, visitors ind themselves inside a mysterious rabbit hole and emerge to behold giant leaves and miniature plants. This old garden of colorful won ders features some of the most fetch ingly odd plants from NYBG’s collections. Devil’s tongue from China, giant milkweed from Africa, and

for a pool, private Hither Hills beach rights and a third of an acre, this seaside retreat has it all. Showings by Appointment Only. EXCLUSIVE$2,750,000 | WEB# 909893. Kathleen G. Beckmann, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker (c) 631.275.3354; Karen Hogan, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson (c) 917.750.9492

WELCOME TO YOUR DREAM RETREAT -

Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is situated on just under a half-acre of picturesque property, providing a serene lifestyle. As you approach the residence, a manicured landscape greets you, setting the stage for the tranquility that awaits within. The delightful interior of this home immediately creates an inviting atmosphere. Wood floors flow seamlessly throughout, infusing the living spaces with a comforting touch of warmth. The heart of the home, the kitchen, is not just a functional space but a perfect hub for gathering and enjoying the pleasures of cooking and entertaining. The master bedroom features an en-suite bathroom and a convenient slider that offers direct access to the backyard. This thoughtful design ensures that the natural beauty of the outdoors becomes an integral part of the living experience, allowing for a seamless transition between indoor comfort and outdoor tranquility. A standout feature of this property is the stunning backyard oasis with a 650 sq. ft. saltwater pool, a true gem for relaxation and enjoyment on warm, sunny days. The expansive yard provides plenty of space for outdoor activities, creating a private haven where you can unwind and create lasting memories. The location of this home is a true asset, with easy access to Gerard Drive, Maidstone Beach, and Accabonac Harbor. Whether you're looking to enjoy a day by the water, explore the natural beauty of the surroundings, or simply savor the peace and serenity of The Hamptons, this property offers a perfect blend of convenience and tranquility. Don't miss the chance to make this dream home your own! EXCLUSIVE - $1,295,000 | WEB# 908483. Megan Morici, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson (c) 631.721.7124; William R. Stoecker, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson (c) 516.818.4904

CONVENIENT TO ALL – Located across the road from the ocean is the Royal Atlantic North at 131 South Emerson Avenue. First floor unit features a living/dining area with slider out to balcony overlooking pool, galley kitchen, bedroom and bath. This complex is conveniently located close to ocean beach, restaurants and shops. Call for an appointment to view. EXCLUSIVE - $499,000 | WEB# 908040. Cynthia Ibrahim, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker (c) 631.375.2237; Margaret Harvey, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker (c) 631.433.1382

Myrmecodia, a plant from Australia that serves as a home to colonies of ants, are just some of the many bizarre but beau tiful plants. Outside, on the Conserva tory Lawn, the boundaries of botanical art are challenged by more than 100 to piaries in geometric shapes. Featured plants include a traditional English gar den alongside plants that are seemingly plucked from the imagination. Organ ized by curator and scholar Jennifer R. Gross, in collaboration with NYBG, Won derland also showcases the work of con temporary artists in diverse media: FoldHaus, Patrick Jacobs, Andre Kong Studio, Abelardo Morell, Yoko Ono, Bev erly Semmes, Alyson Shotz, Agus Putu Suyadnya, and Paula Wilson. The NYBG is located at 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458. For more information about Wonderland: Curious Nature, special evening events for adult visitors and ex hibits visit their website at: www.nybg.org/event/wonderland cu rious nature

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.

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Price: $2,795,000 Web#369143

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MONTAUK CLOSE TO TOWN & OCEAN - New 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

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ELEGANT ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY HOME - New construction 2022-Set 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 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

Artists for Haiti...

The always popular and fun “Hamptons Artists for Haiti” bene it on July 20 will feature a silent auction of works by over 50 East End artists, cu rated by Coco Myers of folioeast. The work includes paintings, photographs, ce ramics, and sculptures. Guests will be treated to an open bar, with wine and cocktails, hors d’oeuvres catered by Sel Rrose Restaurant of Montauk, and music by DJ Carlos Lama, with dancing. There is also plenty of free parking available.

This year’s event will honor fashion icon and East End resident Donna Karan, for her years of service helping the people of Haiti.

“I am so delighted to be involved with the “Wings Over Haiti” events and to help grow their second school in Haiti,” she said. “How can such a close neighbor of the United States continue to be the poorest country in our hemisphere and in

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such constant turmoil? Haiti needs us all to help change that narrative. And I do be lieve the best way to do this is by educat ing Haiti’s children, the country’s future leaders. Please join us and help the kids.” Tickets to this event are $195 in advance, $225 at the door, and are tax de ductible. Children under 12 are free, and all are welcome to this family friendly event. Tickets are available at: www.wingsoverhaiti.net

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PAUL SNYDER’S JULY HOOPS JOURNAL...

question.” The Liberty won the game 104 68. Clark had a tough game. She made one of ten shots. It was a long three pointer. She dished out ive assists and grabbed two rebounds. It was probably her worst game of the year. I came away thinking how special she is? You can knock her down and talk crap to her but she’s going to come back. The Fever’s record after the loss was 2 9. After inally getting some days off from having back to back games, the Fever have improved to 7 11 and their rivalry with Chicago is building to epic proportions.

The NY Liberty improved to 7 2 with the win against the Fever. They currently stand atop the WNBA with a 15 3 record. On June 25th the Liberty lost a thriller to the Minnesota Lynx 94 89 in the 4th edition of the WNBA’s Commissioner’s Cup. The game doesn’t count in the standings for either team. As I send this Journal in, the Liberty are one game ahead of Minnesota and the Connecticut Sun. The Commissioner’s Cup is an in season tournament with total compensation topping out at $500,000. The winning team’s players make around $41,000 and the MVP gets an additional $5,000. Each player on the losing team gets $10,000. Each team also partnered with a non pro it organization. The Lynx raised $10,000 and the Liberty raised $5,000 for their non pro its.

Finally, out here in Montauk the ishing has been outstanding. I got out recently and caught around 15 striped bass and a couple of blue ish on diamond jigs. I also caught a blue ish with a spinning rod after it attacked a top water plug. It was some of the best ishing I’ve seen. The spring and early summer ishing has been on ire. Afterwards I stopped by Westlake Fishing Lodge. They expanded the tackle shop and now carry Van Staal ishing gear. They have exclusive Long Island rods for inshore and offshore jigging and now carry ly ishing tackle. Catch ‘em up and check out a WNBA game. It’s well played basketball with great players,

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ConnectOne Bank Welcomes Local Banking Veteran, Tara Fordham to Lead East End Expansion Commercial Bank Deepening Community Roots with Key Banking Hire

ConnectOne Bank (“Con nectOne”), the wholly owned depository subsidiary of Con nectOne Bancorp, Inc. (NAS DAQ: CNOB), announced the addition of Tara Fordham as Vice President, Business De velopment Of icer.

Fordham will propel the expansion of ConnectOne in the Hamptons and oversee the opening of its retail of ice in East Hampton this summer.

With over 25 years of experience in banking on the East End, Fordham‘s personal relationships and skills will further ConnectOne’s commitment to the Long Island community. Home to a strong small business market, ConnectOne’s relationship banking focus, coupled with Fordham’s deep roots in the community, will provide an unparalleled experience to the businesses in East Hamp ton.

“ConnectOne’s client focused culture, combined with its community focus, re lect the standard of banking that the Hamptons market has come to know,” said Fordam “I am thrilled to join a team whose values I align with and continue to serve the East End with a best in class bank ing experience.”

This appointment comes on the heels of the hiring of Long Island Market President, Kevin Santacroce, and further solidi ies ConnectOne’s presence on Long Island which also includes existing of ices in East Hampton and Melville, and a new location opening in Ronkonkoma.

“We are delighted to have Tara Fordham on the Con nectOne team,” said ConnectOne Bank President, Eliza beth Magennis. “Her deep roots in the Long Island community and years of experience in the market, sup port the growth of ConnectOne’s people irst business model. Suffolk County is home to a strong small business market that will bene it from Tara’s experience and the relationship banking that ConnectOne provides.”

About ConnectOne Bank: ConnectOne Bank, a subsid iary of ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNOB) is a leading commercial bank with total assets nearing $10 Billion. ConnectOne offers a full suite of banking and lending services to commercial, small business and con sumer clients. Founded by an entrepreneur, ConnectOne combines leading digital solutions with high level service to offer an unparalleled experience to its clients.

To learn more about ConnectOne Bank or speak with a banker, please visit: www.ConnectOneBank.com