And the St. Patrick's Day Grand Marshal Is. . .

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January 24, 2024

The Montauk Friends of Erin have chosen Steve (Puck) Dolan as the grand marshal of this year's St. Patrick's Day parade, the organization's 62nd such event. Mr. Dolan "has been a quiet and constant presence for generations of Montauk families, and we are thrilled to recognize his dedication and impact by having him lead this year's parade," the Friends of Erin wrote on Facebook.

The parade steps off in downtown Montauk at noon on Sunday, March 24. Leading up to that will be the usual festivities: the John Behan Grand Marshal Luncheon on Friday, March 22, from noon to 4 p.m., and a cocktail party at Gurney's on Saturday, March 23, from 4 to 8 p.m. Tickets for these events, as well as for the annual Pot of Gold raffle, will go on sale soon.

Villages

A Renewed Focus on Fresh Fish

Dock to Dish, a restaurant-supported fishery cooperative founded in Montauk in 2012, has new owners and a renewed focus on getting fresh-from-the-boat seafood directly into the kitchens of restaurants across the East End and the New York area. And the fact that most of the owners are also fishermen doesn’t hurt.

May 2, 2024

8,000-Pound 'Underweight' Minke Whale Washes Ashore Dead

A female minke whale measuring 26 feet long and weighing nearly 8,000 pounds washed up dead on a Bridgehampton beach on Wednesday. "It had a thin blubber layer; we would consider it underweight. It was severely decomposed," said Rob DiGiovanni, chief scientist for the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society.

May 2, 2024

On the Wing: Dawn Chorus in Spring

The dawn chorus of birdsong is different depending on your habitat, your location, and the time of year. Songbird migration will peak by mid-May. As songbirds migrate overhead during the night, they blanket the sleeping country with sound, calling to each other to keep their flocks together and tight. When they land, they sing us awake.

May 2, 2024

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