Judging by my last trip to Long Island, I can't understand how you could ride there at any time of the year. And I grew up riding around Irvington, NJ. But if you can ride there in the spring, summer, fall, there is no reason you can't ride there in the winter. As long as there is no snow on the ground. Then you can x-c ski! Get a good pair of tights, and a jacket, gloves, shoe covers and, a balaclava and your good to go. If there is a MUP near where you live, it will be empty. Except for the other nuts like us. OR, find a spin class to maintain your fitness. When spring comes around, you will thank yourself.
Happy Birthday!