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Albany, NY
Real Estate
'Cheap' Asking Price Of Historic NY Victorian Has Looky-Loos Talking: 'What's The Catch?' 'Cheap' Asking Price Of Historic NY Victorian Has Looky-Loos Talking: 'What's The Catch?'
'Cheap' Asking Price Of Historic NY Victorian Has Looky-Loos Talking: 'What's The Catch?' If the housing market has you weeping into your Zillow alerts, this might be the fairy tale you’ve been waiting for—assuming you’re not afraid of snow, taxes, or the occasional creaky floorboard. A stunning 1870 Italianate Victorian in upstate New York has the internet positively swooning after it hit the market this week for a jaw-dropping $190,000. That’s right. Four bedrooms. Four bathrooms. Over 3,300 square feet. For less than the price of a Brooklyn studio closet. Located at 465 West Church Street in Elmira (Chemung County), the 3,392-square-foot beauty was listed Monday, March 24 and…

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by Michael Mashburn
Chappaqua, NY
Readers Choice
Best Historical Site/Museum In Westchester County In 2024: Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate Best Historical Site/Museum In Westchester County In 2024: Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate
Best Historical Site/Museum In Westchester County In 2024: Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate We are thrilled to announce that Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate, has been named Best Historical Site/Museum in Westchester County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers’ Choice Awards!  As the former home of the Rockefeller family, this estate in Sleepy Hollow is a masterpiece of historical preservation and storytelling that transports visitors through time, according to its website. The estate features an extensive collection of modern art, including works by Picasso and Warhol, and impeccably designed gardens offering views of the Hudson River, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice …

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by Daily Voice
Rhinebeck, NY
Real Estate
Private Rhinebeck Estate With River Views Is A Bargain At $4.5 Million Private Rhinebeck Estate With River Views Is A Bargain At $4.5 Million
Private Rhinebeck Estate With River Views Is A Bargain At $4.5 Million Now that interest rates are lowering and you have a spare $30,000 for a monthly mortgage payment, a Hudson Valley estate with full views of the Hudson River is for sale for $4,450,000. The four-bedroom estate is located in Dutchess County at 14 Wyndclyffe Court in Rhinebeck, on a dead-end road overlooking the river, gardens, and terraces. According to Zillow, the estate also includes a historic guest house, a sprawling main floor with the primary suite, a large great room, an eat-in kitchen, a family room, a large office, and a dining room. Zillow said that the primary suite in the 8,420-s…

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by Kathy Reakes
Greenwich, CT
Real Estate
Greenwich Mansion With A Lot Of History Hits Market At $35M Greenwich Mansion With A Lot Of History Hits Market At $35M
Greenwich Mansion With A Lot Of History Hits Market At $35M Connecticut's Beinecke Estate was built in 1939 and has remained in the same family ever since — until now.  The 9,300-square-foot Georgian colonial mansion sits on 66 acres of rolling hills at 10 Cliffdale Rd in Greenwich and was just listed for sale for $35 million.  Zillow Commissioned by business tycoon Edwin John Beinecke, the estate features 10-foot-high ceilings throughout the main house, handcrafted wood molding, and a built-in library that would be the envy of any book lover, according to the listing.  The eight-bedroom, nine-bath mansion's liv…

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by Josh Lanier
Rivertowns, NY
Real Estate
Historic Hastings-On-Hudson Home Once Owned By Esteemed Meteorologist Listed At $4.75M Historic Hastings-On-Hudson Home Once Owned By Esteemed Meteorologist Listed At $4.75M
Historic Hastings-On-Hudson Home Once Owned By Esteemed Meteorologist Listed At $4.75M A more than century-old Westchester home with panoramic river views has become one of the most expensive listings in the area's history.  The residence, located in Hastings-on-Hudson at 255 South Broadway, was built in 1902 and is now listed for $4.75 million, according to its Houlihan Lawrence listing.  The five-bed, three-bath home was once owned by Central Park Observatory’s founding meteorologist Daniel Draper, the namesake of nearby Draper Park who spent more than four decades as New York City's official meteorologist.  Rebuilt by local architect Stephen Tilly…

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by Ben Crnic
Pittsfield, MA
News
Invasive Insect Spotted In Massachusetts Invasive Insect Spotted In Massachusetts
Invasive Insect Spotted In Massachusetts A new invasive insect that has been a point of consternation for farmers for years has been discovered in Massachusetts. The spotted lanternfly, which hails from southeast Asia before it made its way stateside in 2014 has reportedly been found in Worcester County in recent weeks, causing concern for some in Worcester County. Lanternflies target the sap of certain trees, including grapevines, fruit trees, and other plants, potentially devastating them. The infestation is currently secluded to a single cluster of three trees in the area, according to the Massachusetts Department of Agricultu…

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by Zak Failla
Poughkeepsie, NY
Lifestyle
This Location Named Most Beautiful In Dutchess County This Location Named Most Beautiful In Dutchess County
This Location Named Most Beautiful In Dutchess County Beauty may in the eye of the beholder, but an upstate media outlet took their best shot at naming Dutchess County’s most beautiful location. Innisfree Gardens was named as Dutchess’ most beautiful spot, according to a report released by newyorkupstate.com, which took a look at each county statewide and determined some of the state’s most desirable location. “This 200-acre Upstate New York garden was influenced by Asian designs, and was named by Garden designer and writer Rory Stuart as one of the 10 most beautiful gardens in the world--one of only two in America,” the report states. The re…

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by Zak Failla