Larinioides sclopetarius
(Bridge Orb-weaver)

gawo2, These Orbweavers are usually found on man-made structures. I actually have found them on a bridge, like in their common name. I also found one on a street sign and some on a walking path lamp.
To find Wolf Spiders in the Northeast USA, wait until it is much warmer. 🙂 I find them under stones. The females will be very large in the Summer. There are Thin-legged Wolf Spiders in genus Pardosa around right now. They are small and able to climb vertical surfaces, unlike most Wolf Spiders. They have blue-gray egg sacs.