Hi Tyrus,
The Pure Latex bliss mattresses are very high quality and certainly better quality/value than most mainstream choices but they are also not in the same “value range” as many local or smaller manufacturers or some of the local or independent brands carried by some of the better sleep shops.
Post #2 here includes the better options that I’m aware of in the Long Island area closer to NYC. There is also a more categorized list with more details about many of them in post #7 here.
Post #4 here has a list centered on Setauket but these will require more research into the level of knowledge and service or each and their willingness to give you the details and specs of what is in their mattresses.
If you want to research some of your more local outlets … then this article may help with how to “interview” them on the phone to make sure they are worth visiting.
If you let me know your zip … I may know of (or even be able to find) some more local options that are closer to you if the driving distance to these is not practical for you.
Phoenix