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Historic, 290-Acre Hudson Valley Estate Hits Market For $25 Million

Historic, 290-Acre Hudson Valley Estate Hits Market For $25 Million

Historic, 290-Acre Hudson Valley Estate Hits Market For $25 Million A historic mansion in the Hudson Valley that was once lauded by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt for its “coziness” just hit the market for $25 million. Known as Steen Valetje, the Dutchess County estate, located in Red Hook, sits on 290 acres and offers “breathtaking views of the Hudson River and Catskills beyond,” according to the listing from Compass Real Estate. “A sanctuary of seclusion, and a retreat where friends and family can gather for life's most important celebrations,” the listing says. Built in 1851, the estate was a gift from William Backhouse Astor - once the richest man in Am…

by Michael Mashburn

06/26/2022

Obituaries

Lifelong GE Marketing, Ad Manager Karl L. Koss Of Southport, 91, Was An Accomplished Pianist

Lifelong GE Marketing, Ad Manager Karl L. Koss Of Southport, 91, Was An Accomplished Pianist

Lifelong GE Marketing, Ad Manager Karl L. Koss Of Southport, 91, Was An Accomplished Pianist Karl L. Koss, 91, died peacefully at his home in Southport on Oct. 2. He was predeceased by his wife, Janet. He leaves a son, W. Judson Koss with his wife Pamela, as well as a daughter, Gretchen Koss-DeFrank with her wife Polly, along with five grandchildren and two sons-in-law. Surviving family also includes two brothers, Warren Koss and his wife Patricia of North Carolina and Clarence Koss and his wife Helen of New Hampshire. Karl was a 1951 graduate of Bates College in Lewiston, ME, an accomplished curler, a passionate gardener and a lifelong marketing and advertising manager at General…

by Daily Voice

10/07/2019

Obituaries

Longtime Wilton Schools Employee, Former Stamford Resident, Jack Droney of Darien, 94

Longtime Wilton Schools Employee, Former Stamford Resident, Jack Droney of Darien, 94

Longtime Wilton Schools Employee, Former Stamford Resident, Jack Droney of Darien, 94 Longtime Wilton Schools employee John (Jack) Droney of Darien died peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 28. Jack was born April 29, 1925 to John and Kate (Howley) Droney in Bellharbour, County Clare, Ireland. He was the youngest of four children: Mary (Sisty Scarsbrook), Michael, Martin, and Jack. Jack immigrated to the United Ståtes in 1947 with his cousin and lifelong friend, James (Gus) Droney. He arrived in New York but soon ventured to Stamford to work as a carpenter/handyman for his uncle, Tom Howard, while attending night school at Wright Tech to hone his carpentry and maintenance tal…

by Daily Voice

10/01/2019

Politics

Candidates Stay On Point In Three-Way CT Gubernatorial Debate

Candidates Stay On Point In Three-Way CT Gubernatorial Debate

Candidates Stay On Point In Three-Way CT Gubernatorial Debate The addition of a third, independent gubernatorial candidate to Wednesday night's debate at the University of Connecticut added a new dimension -- but no fireworks that some had forecast. Petitioning candidate Richard Nelson "Oz" Griebel of Hartford didn't provoke either major party candidate into misspeaking or changing stands from prior debates. Democrat Ned Lamont continued to emphasize fiscal restraint while Republican Bob Stefanowski continued to emphasize tax cuts and no new tolls. "Your choice is crystal clear. I'll bring change,'' Stefanowski said. "The spendin…

09/27/2018

Politics

Second Governor's Debate Degrades Into Personal Attacks

Second Governor's Debate Degrades Into Personal Attacks

Second Governor's Debate Degrades Into Personal Attacks Monday's second gubernatorial debate was less about budget details and more about personal attacks. "I'm not sure what you know,'' Republican Bob Sfefanowski said about Democrat Ned Lamont, prompting boos from the audience. "I've never heard such arrogance,'' Lamont said to groans. "My way or the highway. I'm right and you're wrong. You need a governor who can reach out across the aisles." Lamont and Stefanowski are running to succeed Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, a Democrat who decided not to seek re-election on Nov. 6. Monday's 60-minute televised debate was held at the Shu…

09/17/2018

Politics

Round Two: Ready For Another Gubernatorial Debate?

Round Two: Ready For Another Gubernatorial Debate?

Round Two: Ready For Another Gubernatorial Debate? Candidates for Connecticut governor Ned Lamont and Bob Stefanowski are meeting up for their second debate of the campaign. Daily Voice coverage of Monday's debate can be found by clicking here: Stefanowski, a Republican from Madison, and Lamont, a Democrat from Greenwich, squared off on Sept. 17 at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven. It was televised live on Cable Channel 24, WCTX. The debate was hosted by the Connecticut Association of Realtors with News 8 and will be moderated by the association's president, Michael Barbaro. The two major party candidates debated for the first time on We…

09/17/2018

Politics

Gloves Come Off In Governor's Debate

Gloves Come Off In Governor's Debate

Gloves Come Off In Governor's Debate Neither gubernatorial candidate pulled punches on Wednesday night in the first of four debates before the Nov. 6 election. Republican Bob Stefanowski of Madison came out swinging by labeling Democrat Ned Lamont as a clone of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. "Dan Malloy has absolutely ruined this state. With Ned Lamont, it's actually going to be worse,'' Stefanowski said. "He's going to raise taxes and put up tolls." Lamont, a cable TV entrepreneur from Greenwich, swung back by saying he has heard no details about how Stefanowski would pay for his promises including income tax cuts. …

09/12/2018

Politics

Stefanowski, Lamont Meet In First Of Four Gubernatorial Debates

Stefanowski, Lamont Meet In First Of Four Gubernatorial Debates

Stefanowski, Lamont Meet In First Of Four Gubernatorial Debates New story - Gloves Come Off In First Governor's Debate The first of four debates between the candidates for governor will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Voters can watch the debate on MyTV9 at 7 p.m. or on WTNH.com. For more details, click here. The debate is presented by News 8, The Day and the Garde Arts Theater in New London. In their political ads, Republican Bob Stefanowski has tried to link Democrat Ned Lamont to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy unpopular tenure. Lamont points out that Stefanowski has the backing of President Donald Trump. Both candidates have promised to fix Connecti…

09/12/2018

Politics

Stefanowski, Lamont Agree To Four Debates

Stefanowski, Lamont Agree To Four Debates

Stefanowski, Lamont Agree To Four Debates Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski has agreed to four debates with Democrat Ned Lamont before Election Day on Nov. 6. Stefanowski, a former General Electric chief executive officer from Madison, and Greenwich businessman Ned Lamont, a Democrat, have agreed to debate on Sept. 12 and 26 as well as Oct. 18 and 30. Lamont reportedly asked for another debate on Sept. 5 in Hartford. Stefanowski declined invitations to five debates against other GOP candidates en route to his primary win on Aug. 14. “While Ned Lamont is on the record saying he would continue Gov. (Dannel) Malloy'…

08/30/2018

Politics

Polls Shows CT Gubernatorial Race Could Go Down To Wire

Polls Shows CT Gubernatorial Race Could Go Down To Wire

Polls Shows CT Gubernatorial Race Could Go Down To Wire New public-opinion polls predict a tight race for the governorship in the coming months. The Nov. 6 election for an open seat is between Democrat Ned Lamont and Republican Bob Stefanowski, who each won their political party primary races on Aug. 14. The winner of the general election succeeds Democrat Dannel P. Malloy, a two-term governor who decided not to seek re-election this fall. Lamont of Greenwich is running ahead of Stefanowski of Madison in both the new Sacred Heart University/Hearst Connecticut Media Poll and holds an even wider lead in a Quinnipiac University Poll. Both public-…

08/24/2018

Politics

Lamont's First Salvo Links Stefanowski To Trump As President Tweets His Endorsement

Lamont's First Salvo Links Stefanowski To Trump As President Tweets His Endorsement

Lamont's First Salvo Links Stefanowski To Trump As President Tweets His Endorsement Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ned Lamont’s general election campaign is in its first day, and he’s already been pushed to flag Republican nominee Bob Stefanowski’s ties to President Donald Trump, according to Tweets and multiple news reports. Lamont, a former cable TV executive from Greenwich, also criticized Stefanowski for his plan to eliminate the personal income tax in Connecticut. “These Republicans, these are not George and Barbara Bush Republicans, these are not old-fashioned Connecticut Republicans and these are not Connecticut values,” Lamont said, hours after Trump endorsed …

08/17/2018

Politics

Stefanowski Upsets Boughton In Republican Primary Race For CT Governor

Stefanowski Upsets Boughton In Republican Primary Race For CT Governor

Stefanowski Upsets Boughton In Republican Primary Race For CT Governor Related story: Ned Lamont Wins CT Democratic Primary Race For Governor Former General Electric executive Bob Stefanowski upset GOP-endorsed candidate Mark Boughton, the mayor of Danbury, according to unofficial returns in the Connecticut primary race for governor. With 90 percent of the votes counted, Stefanowski was leading Boughton by 29 to 21 percent. There was a separate primary runoff on Tuesday, Aug. 14 in which Democrat Ned Lamont of Greenwich easily defeated Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, as reported here by Daily Voice. Stefanowski of Madison has appeared in TV ads most of this year…

08/14/2018

Lifestyle

Is It Art Or Is It Furniture? You Have Both With Trumbull's I.M. Smitten

Is It Art Or Is It Furniture? You Have Both With Trumbull's I.M. Smitten

Is It Art Or Is It Furniture? You Have Both With Trumbull's I.M. Smitten Admit it, you’ve watched your share of home design shows. We've all learned that a key piece can serve as a focal point in a room and make all the difference in how a space looks and the feelings it conveys. Norwalk resident George Holley learned that lesson when he was trying to decorate tiny bedrooms in a new summer home. The beds – let alone other furniture – barely fit, so he decided to make the headboard the focal point, only Holley couldn’t find what he wanted in any retail, antique or online shop. Luckily for him, he had access to factories and craftsmen in Thailand from a specialty …

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

04/27/2018