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Westchester's Own Richard Gere Plans To Leave US After Selling Nearby Mansion: Report Westchester's Own Richard Gere Plans To Leave US After Selling Nearby Mansion: Report
Westchester's Own Richard Gere Plans To Leave US After Selling Nearby Mansion: Report Richard Gere is leaving the United States.  No, this isn't some Hollywood hunk's hokum over politics. The "Pretty Woman" star — who recently sold his Connecticut estate — is leaving the country to be closer to family. The 75-year-old's wife Alejandra Silva is from La Coruña, Spain, and he wants to live closer to his in-laws, according to an interview he gave earlier this year to Vanity Fair Spain.  Related: Richard Gere Sells New Canaan Estate That Belonged To Paul Simon For $10.75M “For Alejandra, it will be wonderful to be closer to her family, her lifelong friends, and h…
Dodgers Co-Owner Lists Mansion Near LI Sound For $19M, Includes Batting Cage, Bowling Alley Dodgers Co-Owner Lists Mansion Near LI Sound For $19M, Includes Batting Cage, Bowling Alley
Dodgers Co-Owner Lists Mansion Near LI Sound For $19M, Includes Batting Cage, Bowling Alley While Todd Boehly, co-owner of the Dodgers, cheers on his team in Los Angeles in Game 1 of the World Series against the Yankees on Friday, Oct. 25, real estate agents on the other side of the country will be working to sell his Fairfield County estate near the Long Island Sound.  The 51-year-old billionaire investor and media mogul has put his 10,000-square-foot Darien mansion on the market for $19 million, and the nearly 90-year-old home comes with all of the modern-day amenities you'd expect from a sports lover.  Related: Former New Canaan Home Of Paul Simon, Richard…
These Westchester Municipalities Among Best Affordable Areas For Foodies: New Rankings These Westchester Municipalities Among Best Affordable Areas For Foodies: New Rankings
These Westchester Municipalities Among Best Affordable Areas For Foodies: New Rankings If you have a taste for fine dining but don't necessarily have the funds to live in expensive cities, check out these two Westchester municipalities named among the best affordable places for foodies by Realtor.com. Both Yonkers and Mamaroneck were named among the top seven affordable places to live for foodies in all-new rankings by Realtor.com on Monday, Oct. 21.  According to the website, the two municipalities offer affordable housing options while also containing restaurants recognized by the Michelin Guide, which helps readers discover the best restaurants by listing establi…
Former Hudson Valley Home Of Bill Murray Back On Market Minus 'Ghostbusters' Pole Former Hudson Valley Home Of Bill Murray Back On Market Minus 'Ghostbusters' Pole
Former Hudson Valley Home Of Bill Murray Back On Market Minus 'Ghostbusters' Pole The former Hudson Valley home of "Ghostbusters" star and "Saturday Night Live," original cast member Bill Murray is back on the market. Located in Rockland County in the enclave of Snedens Landing, in the hamlet of Palisades that is nicknamed "Hollywood on the Hudson," the home, known as the Yellow House, is for sale for $3.69 million. According to Zillow, the house, set on nearly four acres, was built in the 1980s as a family home for the actor/comedian and his family. The home was built to incorporate elements from the 19th-century Yellow Barn on the property. The 5,177-square-foot struc…
Former Home Of Westchester's Richard Gere Sells For Second Time In 2 Years Former Home Of Westchester's Richard Gere Sells For Second Time In 2 Years
Former Home Of Westchester's Richard Gere Sells For Second Time In 2 Years A Connecticut estate once home to both singer-songwriter Paul Simon and actor Richard Gere has sold for tens of millions of dollars for the second time in two years.  The 32-acre Fairfield County property, located at 82 Brookwood Ln. in New Canaan, sold on Thursday, Oct. 10 for $10.75 million, according to the town's property records.  The home was last purchased for $10.8 million through the Kensho Trust in July 2022 by the 75-year-old Gere, known for "Pretty Woman" and "An Officer and a Gentleman." He had intended to turn part of the property into a farm and harvest mushrooms, h…
Billy Joel's 'MiddleSea' Waterfront NY Estate Listed For $49.9M Billy Joel's 'MiddleSea' Waterfront NY Estate Listed For $49.9M
Billy Joel's 'MiddleSea' Waterfront NY Estate Listed For $49.9M The Piano Man is downsizing. The iconic 75-year-old singer, songwriter, and pianist Billy Joel has just listed his sprawling waterfront estate on the north shore of Long Island for $49.9 million. Joel bought the estate, which he calls "MiddleSea," in Centre Island, a residential village in Oyster Bay, in 2002. The name is a clever play on words. Yes, it's located by the sea, but "Middle C" is also the first note learned by pianists. It's spread over 76 acres and has 18 bedrooms, 24 bathrooms, and four separate homes: the main house (a 20,000-square-foot red-brick m…
This Westchester Zip Code Among Top 100 Most Expensive In US: New Rankings This Westchester Zip Code Among Top 100 Most Expensive In US: New Rankings
This Westchester Zip Code Among Top 100 Most Expensive In US: New Rankings New York is well-represented in brand-new rankings of the nation's 100 most expensive zip codes. Property Shark says it based the rankings on median sale prices based on closed home sales. The Hamptons’ Sagaponack (zip code 11962) and Water Mill (11976) rank as No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, with each just shy of $6 million, behind No. 1 Atherton, California, a San Francisco suburb.  NYC remains the top city for expensive real estate, claiming six of the country’s top 100 zips with TriBeCa’s 10013 in the lead at No. 23 nationally. One Westchester County municipality made the To…
'RHONJ' Star Joe Gorga To Perform Stand-Up Comedy Show In Westchester: Will You Go? (POLL) 'RHONJ' Star Joe Gorga To Perform Stand-Up Comedy Show In Westchester: Will You Go? (POLL)
'Rhonj' Star Joe Gorga To Perform Stand-Up Comedy Show In Westchester: Will You Go? (Poll) Real estate mogul. Husband. Reality star. Add stand-up comic to the list for Joe Gorga, a Paterson native who rose to fame on "Real Housewives of New Jersey."  Joe, whose sister is Teresa Giudice and who is married to Melissa Gorga, will be performing live in Westchester County at the White Plains Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Nov. 16. The event is called "An Evening of Stories and Comedy with Joe Gorga." Gorga understood early on that you “gotta have balls” in order to get ahead. From his first job selling papers to his first forays into business, he learned from his immi…
New Movie About Donald Trump 'The Apprentice' Stars Hudson Valley Native Sebastian Stan New Movie About Donald Trump 'The Apprentice' Stars Hudson Valley Native Sebastian Stan
New Movie About Donald Trump 'The Apprentice' Stars Hudson Valley Native Sebastian Stan Sebastian Stan is playing the role of a lifetime. The Rutgers University graduate who lived in Rockland County growing up, plays former President Donald Trump in the controversial new film, "The Apprentice" (click here for the trailer from Briarcliff Entertainment). The movie focuses on Trump's relationship with his lawyer, Roy Cohn, and how it helped him become a real estate tycoon in the 1980s and how using Cohn's bare-knuckle tactics helped shape his future political career. The movie has generated controversy for scenes where Trump rapes his first wife, Ivana, becomes addicted to diet …
Here's How Westchester's Luxury Housing Market In Q3 2024 Compared To Hudson Valley Counties Here's How Westchester's Luxury Housing Market In Q3 2024 Compared To Hudson Valley Counties
Here's How Westchester's Luxury Housing Market In Q3 2024 Compared To Hudson Valley Counties A new report has revealed a growing number of luxury home sales in the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County during the third quarter of 2024.  In markets north of New York City, including the Hudson Valley counties of Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess as well as Fairfield County, luxury home sales have experienced a sharp uptick, according to Houlihan Lawrence's Q3 Luxury Market Report.  The report, released on Thursday, Oct. 10, revealed that the percentage of these sales increased by double digits in each county and was concentrated in the lower end of the luxury markets.  T…
Going Once: Hotel In Hudson Valley To Be Sold At Auction Going Once: Hotel In Hudson Valley To Be Sold At Auction
Going Once: Hotel In Hudson Valley To Be Sold At Auction After several years of being operated by a management company, a popular, well-appointed hotel in the region is being auctioned next month. According to Ten-X, the 121-room Holiday Inn Express in Dutchess County on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie will be auctioned on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The company-owned property was originally put up for sale in 2020, but it was pulled due to the pandemic and market plunges.  Ten-X says the property is offered unencumbered by management and debt. A price or starting bid was not announced.  The company added that buyers will need to be able to relicense…
Here's How 2024 Q3 Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report Here's How 2024 Q3 Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report
Here's How 2024 Q3 Housing Market In Westchester Compared To Hudson Valley Counties: Report Although those shopping for a home in the Hudson Valley finally have more inventory to choose from, this has not decreased prices, according to a new report.  According to the Houlihan Lawrence Westchester-Putnam Dutchess Q3 Market Report released on Tuesday, Oct. 8, real estate markets in the three counties are experiencing an increase in available listings, the first major shift in more than three years.  This follows an extended period of reduced inventory as a result of high demand, the report said. According to the report, listings in Westchester increased by an average…
$10M Discount: NY Estate With Rooftop Putting Green Gets Significant Price Cut $10M Discount: NY Estate With Rooftop Putting Green Gets Significant Price Cut
$10M Discount: NY Estate With Rooftop Putting Green Gets Significant Price Cut A brand-new ultra modern, oceanfront estate on Long Island has slashed its asking price by $10 million. Located in the Southampton hamlet of Bridgehampton, 165 Surfside Drive originally hit the market in October 2023 for $79.9 million. Now, just a year later, the sleek residence has dropped its price to $69.9 million. Situated on 1.5 acres with 125 feet of direct ocean frontage, the 8,600-square-foot abode includes eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms, according to the listing from Bespoke Real Estate. 165 Surfside Drive in Bridgehampton. Bespoke Real Estate “Set behind a gated entran…
Luxury Apartment Complex Opens In Westchester: Here's Where Luxury Apartment Complex Opens In Westchester: Here's Where
Luxury Apartment Complex Opens In Westchester: Here's Where An all-new boutique apartment complex in the heart of a Westchester village celebrated its grand opening.  The Magellan, located in Port Chester at 108 South Main St., held a grand opening event on Thursday, Sept. 26.  The residential building, developed by RMA Development and ASF Construction, features studio and two-bedroom residences with gourmet kitchens, European marble countertops, luxurious baths, and full-sized washers and dryers. Each unit also has "state-of-the-art" climate and access controls, developers said. Other amenities include a rooftop lounge; a bar; a live gre…
Bethenny Frankel Lists $6M NY Estate Where She 'Spent The Pandemic' With Daughter Bethenny Frankel Lists $6M NY Estate Where She 'Spent The Pandemic' With Daughter
Bethenny Frankel Lists $6M NY Estate Where She 'Spent The Pandemic' With Daughter Bethenny Frankel is parting ways with the New York estate where she hunkered down during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 53-year-old Skinnygirl founder and “Real Housewives of New York City” alum listed her Long Island estate in the hamlet of Bridgehampton for just shy of $6 million. “Saying goodbye to my first Hamptons home,” Frankel captioned an Instagram post Friday, Sept. 13. She went on to say the house left her with many lasting memories and saved her during “a very challenging time.” “This house was where we spent the pandemic with my quaranteam of (daughter) Bryn and my fu…
Longtime Westchester Resident Catherine Zeta-Jones Posts Nude Photo: Here's Why Longtime Westchester Resident Catherine Zeta-Jones Posts Nude Photo: Here's Why
Longtime Westchester Resident Catherine Zeta-Jones Posts Nude Photo: Here's Why Longtime New York resident actress Catherine Zeta-Jones found a new meaning for the term "birthday suit" in a new social media post.  The 55-year-old actress posted a naked photo of herself on Instagram on Thursday, Sept. 25 to celebrate both her birthday and that of her husband, acclaimed actor Michael Douglas, who turned 80.  The post shows Zeta-Jones standing over a bathroom sink wearing nothing but her high heels. In the caption, the actress said the photo was "gift option two" for her husband, after golf balls. "After over 25 years of sharing my birthday day with my hu…
'Today' Show's Hoda Kotb Announces Exit To Spend Time With Kids At Bronxville Home: Report 'Today' Show's Hoda Kotb Announces Exit To Spend Time With Kids At Bronxville Home: Report
'Today' Show's Hoda Kotb Announces Exit To Spend Time With Kids At Bronxville Home: Report After more than five years as co-anchor, "Today" show fixture Hoda Kotb says she will be leaving to spend more time with her family in the suburbs. The 60-year-old Kotb announced her upcoming exit from NBC's "Today" during the show on Thursday morning, Sept. 26, saying on the show that she realized it was time "to try something new" during her 60th birthday celebration in August.  "I remembered standing outside looking at these beautiful bunch of people with these gorgeous signs, and I thought, 'This is what the top of the wave feels like for me.' And I thought it can't get better…
Record-Breaking $29M Sale Of Industrial Complex Closes In Westchester Record-Breaking $29M Sale Of Industrial Complex Closes In Westchester
Record-Breaking $29M Sale Of Industrial Complex Closes In Westchester A more than seven-acre property in Westchester has sold for nearly $30 million, making it the highest industrial sale in the county's history.  The 185,544-square-foot property, located in Mamaroneck along Fenimore Road and Railroad Way, closed at $29 million, Christie's International Real Estate Group announced on Wednesday, Sept. 18.  The deal is now the most expensive industrial sale in the history of Westchester County, according to the group, which added that it reflects the increased demand for such properties in strategic locations.  The Mamaroneck property is certain…
$15M NY Home Built For French Royalty — No Really $15M NY Home Built For French Royalty — No Really
$15M NY Home Built For French Royalty — No Really It's a home that looks like it was plucked from Versaille and placed in New York. That's because it was.  "Haut Bois," a 108-year-old home in the exclusive town of Brookville on Long Island's Gold Coast was designed to look like Louis XIV Hunting Lodge, now known as the Palace of Versailles, the listing reads. This one-of-a-kind regal Brookville manor could be yours for $14.9 million.  Zillow The 18-room home sits on eight acres at the end of a private drive. It was originally built in 1916 and has undergone two major renovations in the past century.  Zillow Th…
Resort-Like French Normandy-Style Home In Westchester Now Listed For $9.3M Resort-Like French Normandy-Style Home In Westchester Now Listed For $9.3M
Resort-Like French Normandy-Style Home In Westchester Now Listed For $9.3M If you want to feel like you're constantly on a luxurious French vacation, you may be interested in a lavish Northern Westchester estate now listed for sale.  The 14,066-square-foot French Normandy-style chateau, located in Armonk within the Conyers Farm neighborhood at 4 Cowdray Park Dr., is now listed for $9.3 million by Christie's International Real Estate Group.  The seven-bedroom and seven-bath home, built in 2002, boasts impressive architecture and features large entertainment spaces, a spacious kitchen, a family room, a paneled library, and a primary suite with dual ba…
Going Once: $20 Million Greenwich Estate To Be Offered At Auction Going Once: $20 Million Greenwich Estate To Be Offered At Auction
Going Once: $20 Million Greenwich Estate To Be Offered At Auction A scenic Connecticut estate known for its views, infinity pool, and orchards will hit the auction block this month at a listed price of $20 million. According to Zillow, the recently renovated French County estate, located in Fairfield County in Greenwich at 58 Quaker Lane, features five bedrooms, 5.2 baths, and seven fireplaces. Zillow said the auction bids will run from Thursday, Sept. 19, to Wednesday, Sept. 25. The starting bids are expected to be between $6 million and $12 million. An open house will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 8. Built in 2004, t…
Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide Raked In Millions Acting As Undisclosed Agent Of Chinese Government: Feds Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide Raked In Millions Acting As Undisclosed Agent Of Chinese Government: Feds
Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide Raked In Millions Acting As Undisclosed Agent Of Chinese Government: Feds This story has been updated. A former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is accused of acting as an agent for the Chinese government. Long Island residents Linda Sun, age 41, and her husband Chris Hu, age 40, were arrested at their Manhasset home on Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, on charges of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act, money laundering, and related charges. According to federal prosecutors, Sun – who served as Hochul’s deputy chief of staff before being fired in 2023 – engaged in numerous political activities at the behest of Chinese government …
First Tenants Move In At All-New Apartment Towers In Westchester First Tenants Move In At All-New Apartment Towers In Westchester
First Tenants Move In At All-New Apartment Towers In Westchester A new development boasting two residential towers in the downtown area of a Westchester County city has welcomed its first tenants.  The first move-ins at 25 North Lex, a mixed-use residential community in downtown White Plains on North Lexington Avenue, were announced by developer Greystar on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The 813,346-square-foot development, located directly across from the White Plains Train Station, features 500 luxury residences. These include studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences with open floor plans, floor-to-ceiling windows, in-home washers and dryers, …
Ex-NY Attorney Who Stole $800K From Clients Gets Prison Time Ex-NY Attorney Who Stole $800K From Clients Gets Prison Time
Ex-NY Attorney Who Stole $800K From Clients Gets Prison Time A former New York attorney is heading to prison after confessing that he stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from his clients. Former Long Island resident Douglas Valente, age 57, now of Florida, was sentenced to between one and four years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Aug. 22. Prosecutors said Valente, the former principal attorney at the Valente Law Group in Stony Brook, stole more than $800,000 from three former clients by taking money from his escrow account. Earlier Report: Former NY Attorney Stole Nearly $1M From Clients, DA Says Among the victims was a cl…
$125M Equestrian Compound With Hand-Carved Bathtubs, Elevator Is NY's Priciest Listing $125M Equestrian Compound With Hand-Carved Bathtubs, Elevator Is NY's Priciest Listing
$125M Equestrian Compound With Hand-Carved Bathtubs, Elevator Is NY's Priciest Listing It’s a home fit for Seabiscuit. Located on Long Island in the Southampton hamlet of Water Mill, 165 Cooks Lane currently holds the distinction of being the most expensive residential listing in New York. Asking price? $125 million. Situated on a whopping 80 acres, this sprawling property is also the Hamptons’ largest equestrian compound, complete with its very own riding, jumping, and polo rings. “The property offering also includes a private farm with boarding stables and training facilities, making it a true sanctuary for equestrian enthusiasts,” reads the listing from Bespoke Real Estat…
2,078-Acre Hudson Valley Estate Assembled From 5 Farms Hits Market For $65M 2,078-Acre Hudson Valley Estate Assembled From 5 Farms Hits Market For $65M
2,078-Acre Hudson Valley Estate Assembled From 5 Farms Hits Market For $65M A vast Hudson Valley estate combined from five farms owned by the same person for 60 years has hit the market for $65 million. According to Zillow, the Hitchcock Estate, located in Dutchess County in the village of Millbrook near the heart of Washington, has had 2078 acres intact since its first owner assembled it in 1889.  Zillow said that most of the estate, which features two main houses, began as a summer escape for the original owners and quickly became a favorite place to visit and entertain. Zillow says the property includes 10 bedrooms and eight bathrooms and has been maintain…
$22.5M Hudson Valley Estate Anchored By Glass House Covers 127 Acres $22.5M Hudson Valley Estate Anchored By Glass House Covers 127 Acres
$22.5M Hudson Valley Estate Anchored By Glass House Covers 127 Acres For those who love horses and majestic vista views of water and woodlands, then an estate for sale in the region for $22 million should make them feel right at home. Zillow says the 127-acre estate is in East Dutchess County in Pine Plains. It features a house of glass with four bedrooms and a great room with 29-foot floor-to-ceiling glass flanked by fireplaces, a walnut chef's kitchen, and an expansive stone terrace.  The great room features walls of glass.  Zillow Below the terrace, you will find three ensuite bedrooms, a gym, a wine room, a mudroom, and an attache…
Hudson Valley Estate Where Billy Joel Created One Of His Biggest Hits Now On Market Hudson Valley Estate Where Billy Joel Created One Of His Biggest Hits Now On Market
Hudson Valley Estate Where Billy Joel Created One Of His Biggest Hits Now On Market A historic estate for sale in the Hudson Valley is known for its second floor, where much-loved Long Island musician Billy Joel found inspiration in the 70s for his legendary song "New York State Of Mind." Nestled on the Hudson River near West Point in Orange County, the $1.99 million Highland Falls estate at 26 Kings Road, known as "Overlook," was also where Joel wrote "Summer, Highland Falls" and other famous hits. Joel rented the home long-term after his return from Los Angeles, and is said to have found inspiration from the sheer beauty of the area and the comfort of that second-floor r…
Fashion Designer Kenneth Cole Lists Westchester Estate For $22M: Report Fashion Designer Kenneth Cole Lists Westchester Estate For $22M: Report
Fashion Designer Kenneth Cole Lists Westchester Estate For $22M: Report After several decades, famed fashion designer Kenneth Cole has decided to list his more-than-century-old Westchester estate where he raised his children, according to reports.  Cole, who owns the global Kenneth Cole Productions fashion company, has listed his Purchase estate for $22 million with Pat Hirsch at Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty and Leslie McElwreath at Sotheby’s International Realty-Greenwich, according to a new report by Bloomberg.  The almost 12,000-square-foot estate, which dates back to 1912 and is located on Purchase Street, has seven bedrooms, six ba…
Fairfield County Estate Owned By Iconic 60s Singing Star Hits Market Fairfield County Estate Owned By Iconic 60s Singing Star Hits Market
Fairfield County Estate Owned By Iconic 60s Singing Star Hits Market If you love iconic music from the '60s that gets stuck in your head for hours, then an estate for sale in Fairfield County owned by the star of a legendary singing trio should keep you singing. The estate, located in Redding on Limekiln Road, was home to the one and only Mary Travers of Peter, Paul & Mary, known for such tunes as "Leaving on a Jet Plane" and the tearful "Puff the Magic Dragon" from 1966 until she died in 2009, according to Zillow. The "artistic antique" features authentic wide board floors, exposed beams, and two original fireplaces, as well as a vaulted ceiling, French…
178-Acre Entertainment Complex With Racetracks, Pool Among Priciest NY Listings 178-Acre Entertainment Complex With Racetracks, Pool Among Priciest NY Listings
178-Acre Entertainment Complex With Racetracks, Pool Among Priciest NY Listings To call this sprawling, storied estate an entertainer’s dream would be an understatement. Schenectady County’s Indian Lookout Country Club – located in Pattersonville at 1142 Batter Street – is currently among the most expensive listings in the Capital Region at $3.5 million. For over four decades, the 178-acre outdoor entertainment complex has welcomed countless guests for concerts, weddings, motocross races, Harley Rendezvous events, and more, according to the listing from eXp Realty. eXp Realty In addition to the two main houses, the rural retreat boasts multiple stages, racetrac…