Great little stop. Make sure to throw in a donation. Walk around and take in the art, there are a…read morelot of interesting pieces. If you are lucky like we were, you may even have a chance to talk to the artist or one of his assistants. It was a cool place to visit and I am glad we stopped. Bring shoes that can get dirty, there were a couple of squishy spots when we went.

We were driving down Route 22 yesterday and found this fascinating place. The sculptures are the…read morework of a very friendly man with a great sense of humor - Bijan - and his large paintings are also exhibited, in a small building on the property. We really enjoyed wandering around the grounds and later talking to Bijan.

I have trusted Sunflower Fine Art Galleries with my framing needs for several years now, and they…read morecontinues to exceed every expectation. Their professionalism and attention to detail are unmatched. Most recently, they framed my 30" x 40" artwork and took special care throughout the entire process. They even hand-delivered the finished piece to the building where my exhibition was located in Manhattan, ensuring it arrived safely and in perfect condition. Sunflower Fine Art Galleries consistently demonstrates true craftsmanship and genuine care for their clients. I highly recommend them for any framing needs, large or small. Working with Sunflower Fine Art Galleries is a worthwhile investment, and I fully trust them to do right by me every single time. I highly recommend the Sunflower Fine Art in West Hempstead for all of your framing needs, or to purchase a beautiful work of art as a gift for someone you love or your home. Shulie

The proprietor of Sunflower Fine Art Gallery was an absolute pleasure to work with. They did…read morebeautiful work framing a painting on a tight deadline. The work was done professionally and handled safely. I will definitely be returning to Sunflower for all my framing needs in the future

Jane is a miracle worker. What every other framer in the city wanted $$$$ for, Jane did it fast and…read morefor a lot less. She restored a vintage frame (about 100 + years old) and now I can hang it without worrying it will fall apart! Lovely person to work with, plus she's got the cutest pup ever in her studio! (bonus!) Communicative, fast, quality work. I will definitely keep Jane in my contacts for future projects.

I was able to get back in touch with Jane Henry. They were able to successfully repair my antique…read moredesk and did beautiful work! I highly recommend this business for antique repair.

Aquila's Nest is absolutely worth a visit. We sat in one of their cozy geodesic dome igloos which…read moremakes it such a fun and relaxed experience. The wine flight did not disappoint -- we tried the red, white & a combination, all solid pours. The cheese box is necessary if you're trying the flight ( or you can bring your own food). Highly recommend booking an igloo and making a night of it!

I saw this place on social media, and since I've been to vineyards before, I wanted to try it in…read morethe Fall. My friend and I booked an igloo (thankfully--we'll get to that). Aquila's gives a 30-minute grace period, which helped since the area gets very dark at night and the roads are narrow. I knew ahead of time there would be a lobster food truck and a live salsa band. When you arrive, you check in with the hostess, though there's no clear hostess stand since she's stationed at the end of the bar. The inside was crowded with no available seats, but we weren't there for the band anyway. Our igloo had a heater, but two would've been ideal. They recommend bringing a blanket, which I forgot, but it wasn't too cold--around the high 40s. We tried the "Sweet Wine Flight," which included Sparkling Rosé, Moscato, and white and red wine slushies. The white wine slushy was my favorite. It started raining while we were there, and everyone with fire pits cleared out, so I was extra glad we chose an igloo. They offered a cheese box, but it looked too small, so we stuck to drinks. Our server was polite and brought everything out quickly. Reservations give you two hours, and we had a great time. I like the variety of reservation options they offer. For suggestions: it would be nice to have a real charcuterie board instead of tiny cheese and veggie boxes. The indoor space could also be larger, especially for people coming for the live band, and there are no seats around the bar. Overall, though, it's a cozy spot, and I enjoyed the experience.

Absolutely spectacular craftsmanship from a highly professional staff and ownership team. If you…read moreneed anything with glass built or rebuilt Rohlf's is the only place to go. They rebuilt 2 glass panels that I took out of an old built in. They completely rebuilt the panels and mounted them in the frames perfectly within 2 weeks! That is unheard of!!!! The craftsmanship speaks for itself.

I have leaded windows in my home and after a few season ls of lacrosse balls gone wild, some panes…read morewere busted that had stained glass and regular glass. It was a mess. Rohlf's to the rescue!!! It was a small job but I was treated professionally and in a timely manner and Victor was fabulous with the install! It looks so amazing!

While the St. Paul's Church National Historic Site (NHS) may not be as popular as other National…read moreParks in the North Atlantic Region (it's hard to compete with the Statue of Liberty!), it's a small but mighty national park site. We wanted to support the national parks given the current cuts happening to the federal government. We booked the 45-minute tour on Recreation.gov (very reasonable $1 fee) and arrived about 15 minutes early. The tour guide was dressed in a colonial outfit and was super knowledgeable about the history of the church and stable house. Some highlights of the tour: * We were allowed to ring the 260-year-old bell. The bell was made by Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London, the same company that made the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. * The church features one of the oldest functioning pipe organs in the entire country. It was crafted by Henry Erben (1800-1884) whose father Peter Erben (1771-1863) was the organist at Trinity Church in Manhattan (where Alexander Hamilton is buried). * Dr. Charles Sabin Taft was a physician who was attending a show at the Ford's Theatre in Washington DC on April 14, 1865. He was a bystander during Abraham Lincoln's assassination and one of the first responders to treat President Lincoln. Dr. Taft is buried in this church's cemetery! * This National Historic Landmark is open during many federal holidays like President's Day, Memorial Day, and Juneteenth and it's a great way for people to learn about history via historical re-enactments and guided tours. Don't forget to collect your National Parks passport stamp! There's also a Junior Rangers program for kids, which is pretty challenging compared to other National Parks sites that we've visited. Ask for the program guide before the tour because some of the questions ask about very specific dates and names of people that come up during the tour.

Site is currently open with covid-19 protocols in place which means reservations are required at…read moreRecreation.gov for tours. The visitor's center is also closed and if you need a NPS passport stamp, they will bring it outside for you to stamp after your tour. We came on a Thursday morning and were the only ones that showed up for the tour. We basically had a private talk with the guide about the history of this small, one room church. The building itself dates back to the 1700s and has an organ upstairs from the 1800s. Unfortunately due to covid measures we weren't allowed to go upstairs, however, the guide went up himself to play the organ for us. After the tour you're able to walk the grounds on your own which includes a decently sized cemetery with headstones dating from the 1700s to the early 2000s. It was a great experience and best of all, it was FREE!!! You can either drive here or take the 5 train like we did. The church is about 0.7 miles from the subway station although you do have to walk through some pretty sketchy industrial areas that looked like chop shops...