day trips

Exploring Bridgehampton Cemetery: A Journey Through History

Last weekend, on the way home from a weekend in the Hampton’s, I made a stop…
Whispers of Winter on Fire Island

Fire Island comes alive every summer. And it’s a fun and favorite destination of mine during…
Christmas at Westbury House

A visit to the Old Westbury Gardens was the perfect respite after a grueling work week.…
Sagamore Hill

Sagamore Hill is located in the picturesque village of Oyster Bay on Long Island. It served…
Halloween Season Begins

The Halloween season has officially arrived, bringing with it the crisp air of autumn. And as…
Exploring the Untouched Beauty of Fire Island

With so many beaches, Long Island is a summer paradise, and I try to extend that…
Chelsea Mansion

Long island is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning coastline, and its fabled Gold Coast estates.…
Unforgettable Fourth of July: Celebrating at Coney Island

Coney Island has turned into my favorite spot for celebrating July 4th. My best girlfriend lives…
A Ride to Westchester in a Hearse

Yesterday, my best girlfriend, who also happens to be a funeral director, invited me to ride…
Westchester in Repose

Some of my favorite cemeteries are located in New York’s Westchester County. They are cemeteries I…
Green River Cemetery

This summer I finally made it to East Hampton to visit Green River Cemetery. It had…
Moonrise at Green-Wood Cemetery

I spend a lot of time in cemeteries–in both my capacity as a funeral director and…