NYC area writer/copywriter covering travel, food/drink, hotels, books, arts/entertainment and local news. Clips: Smithsonian, AAA, AARP, USA Today's 10 Best, Lonely Planet and ILOVENY.com.
These Neighborhoods Bring Out The Best In Holiday Lights
'Tis the season to be jolly, and these eight neighborhoods across the US take holiday cheer to the next level with their dazzling Christmas light displays.
NearyNógs: From Homemade Fudge to Chocolate Factory
The business name combines the Neary family surname with an abridged version of the Gaelic word, Tír na nÓg.
6 Unforgettable Experiences in the Thousand Islands, New York
The New York State portion of this popular summer getaway spot is also home to many communities.
Birmingham’s City Walk BHAM Provides a Unique Public Space
City Walk BHAM is a vibrant public space in downtown Birmingham, creating community by connecting businesses with arts and entertainment.
Christmas on Wall Street: Food, Fun, and the NYSE Christmas Tree
While Rockefeller Center is New York City’s holiday hotspot, other parts of Manhattan also help to make this season bright.
New York’s Newest Walking Tour Is Completely Devoted to Cats
These walking excursions are a purr-fect way to learn about New York City’s fun felines.
No, Really?! There’s a Place Called ‘Thousand Island’ and the Salad Dressing Is Actually From There?
The story behind this tangy, orange-looking dressing is multifaceted, involving oral histories mixed with some documentation.
Fodor's New York City 2025 guidebook
For Fodor's 2025 New York City guidebook, I updated the informational chapters on Manhattan's Upper East Side and Midtown East.
This New Haven Property Is The Nation’s First Passive House-Certified Hotel
Along with other Connecticut drivers along I-95, Bruce Redman Becker often noticed a boxy-looking building along New Haven’s Long Wharf district. However, Becker went further by giving this vacant space — a Brutalist-style structure by modernist architect and furniture designer Marcel Breuer — a new purpose.
The best candy stores in the U.S.
The best candy stores in the U.S. are places of sweet joy for not only getting a sugar fix but also for coming across childhood favorites.
10 Most Dog-Friendly States in the U.S.
From coast to coast, these dog-friendly destinations offer endless activities for fun with your furry friend.
Top Hotels Near Wall Street: Where To Stay in the Financial District
Wall Street is synonymous with finance but this eight-block street within Lower Manhattan’s Financial District is anchored by more than buildings of commerce. It’s adjacent to several hotels with a variety of amenities, accommodations and pricing levels.
8 Things You Must Do in Little Rock, Arkansas
This state capital holds a wealth of U.S. history, outdoor space and cultural and culinary choices.