Growing up on Long Island, and playing violin since the age of four and viola since I was twelve, I've been to a lot of Long Island Philharmonic conce... (read more about Long Island Philharmonic )

A few friends and I met up in NYC for dinner to start off our New Year's celebrations. We went to Swizz, where one of my friends had been before. S... (read more about Swizz (Manhattan))

Although I've only ever been to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City once, I've been to the balloon inflation the night prior almost ev... (read more about Macy's Balloon Inflation for the Thanksgiving Day Parade)

If you're in NYC, Gray's Papaya is one place you absolutely have to eat at. A few years ago, Gray's Papaya was featured in a Food Network show, so ... (read more about Gray's Papaya)

Every year from late August until Labor Day, the New York State Fair is held for 12 days in Syracuse, NY. Seeing as I go to school at Syracuse Univ... (read more about NY State Fair)

As part of the "Short Bike Rides" book series, "Short Bike Rides: Long Island" by Phillip Angelillo is a great buy. For not that much money, you can g... (read more about Short Bike Rides: Long Island)

Cedar Point, is a MUST SEE for anyone interested in the thrills of roller coasters. With 17 coasters, one day just isn't enough for a visit to this am... (read more about Cedar Point!)

With over 600 animals, and an admission price well under $10 (with a student discount of under $5), the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, NY is defini... (read more about Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park)

I don't know about you, but I think windmills are beautiful, so when my boyfriend said he had driven near a windmill farm not too far from Syracuse, I... (read more about Windmill Farm)