I got to take off on a wild ride ahead of the Bethpage Air Show this weekend in Jones Beach! Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect to see soaring over the crowds!
Living in Great Gatsby’s World on The North Shore
When I began my first reporting job in West Virginia, I never would have expected that less than a year later I would be moving to NEW YORK! Going from market 156 to the number 1 market in the United States was definitely a dream come true… and has been even more of a dream to be able to live on the North shore of Long Island. Not only is it just 20 minutes outside of New York City, but it has the best beaches in the northeast! And where I live, most of you have already gotten a glimpse of it if you read the famous “Great Gatsby” novel or if you watched the dazzling movie with Leonardo DiCaprio!
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Winter on Long Island – A Seaside Escape
The meteorologists at my news station keep saying that there’s technically only two weeks left of winter… but with this past week’s Nor’Easter storm and another one on the way – winter seems FAR from over.
This cold weather makes everyone want to stay in, and just wait until the temperatures are finally over 50 degrees. BUT, I think otherwise!
There is so much to do in New York (obviously) and especially here on Long Island.
Long Island is known for its beautiful beaches…The Hamptons, Long Beach and Fire Island – just to name a few. And although, only the surfers would dare to get in that water during this time of year, these beach towns all throughout the Island have so much more to offer than just their beaches.
Here’s a list of the top 5 things to do in Long Island during the winter:
1. Wine tasting on a Vineyard
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, am I right? From the North Shore to the East End, there’s plenty of vineyards to choose from. Just be sure to call ahead and find out their winter hours for the tasting room!
2. Try oysters at an Oyster Farm
You know that saying, “Only eat oysters in months with an ‘R'”, well…there’s only one month left, so you better take advantage! And it’s practically a holiday season on Long Island. There are dozens of oyster farms all along our shores.
3. Seal Watching
There are “Seal Cruises” in Freeport where you can jump aboard – any weekend from now until the end of April- to watch seals in their natural habitat. Just head to the marina and look for a boat named Captain Lou Fleet.
4. Go to the beaches
Especially Montauk or any other beach on The Hamptons! You can walk the scenic boardwalks, visit the museums, and climb to the top of the towers that have become the best-known symbols of Long Island!
5. Winterfest 2018
And if you want to do all four of these things in one weekend, then you should make your way to Long Island’s East End for this 4-week celebration! Here are all the details: Winterfest
I’M BACK… and in THE city!
Sorry I haven’t posted in a while, but I’ve been SO busy with my move to New York! I accepted my next job as a Reporter in the largest market in the world – New York! I’ll be covering all of Long Island for FiOS NY1! That being said…The City Slicker will too! Can’t wait to show you my new home!
If you have any places you’d like be to write about or any collaboration ideas, feel free to send me an email!
See you soon…Catch Me If You Can!
WV Craft Beer Week at Weathered Ground Brewery
It’s West Virginia Craft Beer Week! This year, there’s a new brewery that’s making the top of the list!
After two years of beer crafting, Weathered Ground Brewery got its barrels rolling this August, and in just two weeks has become a very popular spot.
“Most breweries you find are in an urban area, in town somewhere, and there’s nothing wrong with that. All those breweries usually make fantastic beer, but the experience you get out here I think is unlike any other, maybe even in the country. I mean I’ve never been to a brewery like this where you get to sit on the back porch and watch deer and turkey walk around over a hay field and enjoy a really nice, good beer,” Sam Fonda, Co-owner & Head Brewer, told us.
Sam and his wife, along with his father-in-law, broke ground in Cool Ridge to bring all their craft beer knowledge to the mountain state. They became the only taproom in Raleigh County to pour beers onsite.
One of their most popular items is the flight – where you can try up to four of the different beers they have here at the brewery.
So exactly how many beers do they have on tap?
“Right now we serve six. We hope to serve more in the future. We have a lot of plans for expansion and barrel-aging beers, and doing stuff like sours and more farmhouse style ales. Also, utilizing bourbon barrels,” Fonda said.
As the brewery continues to grow, the “brew crew” will provide different flavors each week.
Adventures On The Gorge
Thousands of people are drawn to the mountain state every summer… and it isn’t just to see the picture-perfect views of West Virginia…it’s to enjoy the outdoor adventures that no other state in the country can offer – all in one weekend!
Whether it’s rock climbing, white-water rafting, zip lining, canoeing, or kayaking… it’s time to lace up your shoes, pick up your paddle, and put on your helmet to join the adventures on the gorge!
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Daniel Vineyards
This week on The City Slicker, I’m taking you to a place where wine enthusiasts have plenty to toast to… Daniel Vineyards looks like a piece of Napa Valley, but in the mountain state valley. And It tastes that way too!
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The New River Gorge Bridge Walk!
This week on The City Slicker, I’m taking you to… The New River Gorge Bridge Walk!
While every resident and visitor of West Virginia has driven over the famous New River Gorge Bridge…. How many of you have dared to walk right under it?!
You’ll experience the walk of your life on the catwalk, underneath the bridge that’s 851 feet high.
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Exhibition Coal Mine – A Tour Through WV’s Underground
This week on The City Slicker… I’m taking you to Exhibition Coal Mine!
Here, visitors ride through the dark passages of a vintage coal mine that is one of four underground mines that could be toured in the United States.
It’s offered to give people a sense of what Coal Mining is like, and the coolest part about it… the guides are retired miners that provide firsthand accounts of the daily life of a Coal Miner!
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The Greenbrier Estate, West Virginia
One of the greatest gems I’ve seen since I moved to West Virginia two months ago…
Located amid the breathtaking mountains, The Greenbrier is a National Historic Landmark and world-class resort that has been welcoming guests from around the world since 1778.
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