The peaceful transition of presidential powers has been a time-honored precedent in the US that traditionally unfolds on the steps of the Capitol building in Washington, DC. Rarely has a president taken the oath of office outside of the Capitol. Yet, one such instance occurred right here in New York State. On September 14, 1901, Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt took the oath of office in the library of the home of his friend, Ansley Wilcox, following the assassination of President William McKinley to become the 26th president of the United States. The Wilcox House in Buffalo, NY is one of many…
A good friend of mine from New York City recently went on a glamorous work trip to Europe—his first experience with international travel since the covid pandemic—and when I asked…
What’s lovelier than Manhattan in the fall: I mean… The city transforms into a cultural mecca, hosting a seemingly endless series of events and parties from the Met Gala to…
Saturday 8 a.m. breakfast Ahh, it’s the weekend in Woodstock and that means we can head to our favorite bagel shop, Moonrise Bagels, for their unique New York style water…
Picture waking up to the sound of a flowing waterfall. You get ready for the day surrounded by an oasis, but here’s the twist—walk just down the street and you’re…
Everyone has their very own favorite apple orchard in the mountains. Having three kids, we went to so many different venues over the years in Rockland, Orange and Sullivan Counties.…
Just days after the autumnal equinox, for everyone across the globe, the days and nights are about equal in length—but ours will be a little extra star-studded. Who can you…
I cherish our agricultural community in Copake, NY—from the sweeping landscapes dotted with cows or crops to the Taconic Hills and Copake Lake. Situated on the New York corner where…
By the time you’ve read this, I’ll have exhausted my friends’ and family’s good will and company when it comes to asparagus, and for that matter, most likely have pushed…











