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Iconic Waldorf Astoria To Reopen After Years-Long Makeover: Here’s When Iconic Waldorf Astoria To Reopen After Years-Long Makeover: Here’s When
Iconic Waldorf Astoria To Reopen After Years-Long Makeover: Here’s When An iconic New York hotel will soon be reopening after a years-long renovation. The Waldorf Astoria is on track to be up and running in the spring. It has been closed for renovation since February 2017. The hotel's online reservation system went live last week. An announcement on its website states, "We are opening Spring 2025 and are now accepting reservations for stays and groups beginning September 2025." Known for its Art Deco design and rich history, the Waldorf Astoria has been a symbol of luxury since its original opening in 1931. Over the decades, it has hosted countless celebriti…

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by Joe Lombardi
Real Estate
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…

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by Ben Crnic
Real Estate
Home With Stunning Views Of Hudson River Hits Market For $4.495 Million Home With Stunning Views Of Hudson River Hits Market For $4.495 Million
Home With Stunning Views Of Hudson River Hits Market For $4.495 Million If you need a luxury weekend pad only 35 minutes from Manhattan, then a Hudson Valley home that's hit the market with views of the Hudson River from every room is the place for you. Located in Rockland In Nyack/Grandview, the Landing is a 4,800-square-foot estate with four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a wall of glass facing the water on multiple levels, with an elevator on every floor, according to Zillow. It's listed at $4.495 million. Zillows touts that the property offers it all: an inground pool with a spa, a long dock with a sandy beach, a complete gym, and a viewing room. And t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Real Estate
Groundbreaking To Be Held For New Event Space At 'Samurai Farmhouse' In Westchester Groundbreaking To Be Held For New Event Space At 'Samurai Farmhouse' In Westchester
Groundbreaking To Be Held For New Event Space At 'Samurai Farmhouse' In Westchester A site once home to a hibachi restaurant for more than 45 years in Northern Westchester will soon be converted into a resort-like events space.  A groundbreaking for the Le Setai special event space, to be located at the former Gasho of Japan restaurant in Hawthorne at 6 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), will be held on Thursday, Aug. 15 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.  The event space will be the latest use of the former Gasho building, which was made to resemble a 16th-century "samurai farmhouse" and housed the restaurant for more than 45 years, according to developers.  The "reso…

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by Ben Crnic
Real Estate
Unique Fixer-Upper: $2.9M Abercrombie Castle Up For Sale In Westchester Unique Fixer-Upper: $2.9M Abercrombie Castle Up For Sale In Westchester
Unique Fixer-Upper: $2.9M Abercrombie Castle Up For Sale In Westchester If you're looking for your next big project and have millions of dollars to spend, consider investing in a castle located on a nearly 50-acre property in Northern Westchester in need of some serious renovations.  The castle, located on a 49.6-acre property in Ossining at 249 Croton Dam Rd., was built in 1927 by David T. Abercrombie, who was one of the founders of the popular clothing brand Abercrombie & Fitch, and is now up for sale for $2.9 million. According to the property's Zillow listing, the castle was designed by Abercrombie's architect wife, Lucy Abbot C…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Public Park Torn Up By ATVs, Dirt-Bikes In Westchester: Suspects At Large Public Park Torn Up By ATVs, Dirt-Bikes In Westchester: Suspects At Large
Public Park Torn Up By ATVs, Dirt-Bikes In Westchester: Suspects At Large Police are searching for suspects who damaged a park in Westchester that was already under renovation by driving all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes over a field, leaving a number of tread marks.  The incident happened over Memorial Day weekend at Redmond Park in Yonkers on Cook Avenue, Yonkers Police reported on Tuesday, May 30.  According to authorities, the trespassers tore up the park's field with ATVs and dirt bikes. The resulting damage will likely delay the reopening of the park, which was already under renovation.  Investigators are now working to find the suspects w…

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by Ben Crnic
Real Estate
Brand-New TV Show Helps Families Find Their Hudson Valley Dream Homes Brand-New TV Show Helps Families Find Their Hudson Valley Dream Homes
Brand-New TV Show Helps Families Find Their Hudson Valley Dream Homes Television’s newest home improvement show will feature a familiar backdrop to New Yorkers. HGTV’s “Small Town Potential” will follow along as life partners Davina Thomasula and Kristin Leitheuser help families find - and renovate - their dream homes in the Hudson Valley. In each episode, real estate agent and designer Thomasula comes up with a “timeless design plan” complemented by the area’s natural surroundings, while contractor Leitheuser brings the vision to life with her master carpenter dad Don, according to the network. The couple is no stranger to the region. Leitheuser grew up in…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
'An Even Better Experience': Jones Beach Theater To Get Multimillion-Dollar Upgrade (PHOTOS) 'An Even Better Experience': Jones Beach Theater To Get Multimillion-Dollar Upgrade (PHOTOS)
'An Even Better Experience': Jones Beach Theater To Get Multimillion-Dollar Upgrade (Photos) Summer concerts at Long Island staple Jones Beach Theater are about to get a whole lot better thanks to a massive renovation project in the works. Live Nation Entertainment is making a multimillion-dollar investment that’s meant to improve the concert-going experience at the 70-year-old outdoor amphitheater, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday, Oct. 21. Planned upgrades include a new entrance for a more “seamless entry” into the venue, as well as a new plaza that will feature local food and beverages. The venue will also see a 20-percent increase in bathrooms, with current restrooms also …

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Photos: Renovated Hudson Valley ALDI Market Welcomes Back Shoppers Photos: Renovated Hudson Valley ALDI Market Welcomes Back Shoppers
Photos: Renovated Hudson Valley Aldi Market Welcomes Back Shoppers A popular supermarket in the area got a full facelift and is set to welcome shoppers back inside. ALDI in Rockland County will officially reopen at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17 on Liberty Drive in Stony Point after it was fully renovated as part of an initiative by the German family-owned discount supermarket chain to remodel more than 1,300 markets across the country. The upgraded and updated store will feature a new layout and refrigeration to accommodate the expanded fresh and convenient food selections.  The store will also feature open ceilings, natural lighting, and&n…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fire Station No. 2 Reopens In New Rochelle Fire Station No. 2 Reopens In New Rochelle
Fire Station No. 2 Reopens In New Rochelle A nearly century-old fire station in Westchester is back in business nearly a year after closing its doors for a $1.9 million facelift. Renovations at Fire Station 2 on Webster Avenue in New Rochelle have been completed, marking the first upgrade for the building - which was constructed in 1923 - since the 1980s. “As was the case when Station 2 was built 96 years ago, New Rochelle is again on the rise.  It is fitting and proper that our infrastructure move forward as well,” New Rochelle Fire Chief Andrew Sandor said. “To that end, the renovation of Station 2 is more than appropri…

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by Zak Failla
News
Mount Kisco Firehouse Estimates Off By Millions Mount Kisco Firehouse Estimates Off By Millions
Mount Kisco Firehouse Estimates Off By Millions A paperwork snafu is expected has led to ballooning construction costs for a renovation and expansion of a Mount Kisco firehouse. The architectural firm that was hired for the Green Street firehouse was nearly 4,000-square-feet off in measuring the area, making their estimated cost for the renovation short by approximately $1.6 million. Long Island-based H2M architects + engineers based its projection on 9,345-square-feet of space instead of more than 13,000-square-feet. CEO Rich Humann said that “a portion of the  total square footage of this project was inaccurately input, which dire…

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by Zak Failla
Real Estate
Look Inside: Westchester Native Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Former Mansion On The Market Look Inside: Westchester Native Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Former Mansion On The Market
Look Inside: Westchester Native Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Former Mansion On The Market The mansion formerly belonging to music mogul and Westchester native Sean "Diddy" Combs is on the market for just under $4.2 million. Combs purchased the home in the Bergen County community of Saddle River in 1997 for $2.5 million -- the same year he released his first rap album, according to property records.  Pool with jacuzzi, waterfall, patio, fire pit and built-in barbecue.NJMLS Combs, who grew up in Mount Vernon, sold it the following year and later bought a house in Alpine. The 11,067-square-foot, Hollow Road home was recently fully renovated.  KitchenNJMLS It boasts six bed…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Stop & Shop Makeover: Roll Out Of 'Refreshed' Format Includes $70M Renovation Of Stores Stop & Shop Makeover: Roll Out Of 'Refreshed' Format Includes $70M Renovation Of Stores
Stop & Shop Makeover: Roll Out Of 'Refreshed' Format Includes $70M Renovation Of Stores Stop & Shop stores throughout the area and the country are set to get a makeover. The supermarket chain announced its intention to introduce a new brand concept at more than 400 locations in the Northeast.  The initial rollout is scheduled to begin in Connecticut with 21 stores, followed by a $70 million renovation of all the company’s grocery stores. According to Stop & Shop President Mark McGowan, the new look will “reflect a more customer-centric strategy, based on convenience,” as well as a wider selection of fresh, local food products. Improvements reportedly include an i…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Renovations Begin At 95-Year-Old New Rochelle Fire Station 2 Renovations Begin At 95-Year-Old New Rochelle Fire Station 2
Renovations Begin At 95-Year-Old New Rochelle Fire Station 2 A 95-year-old fire station is getting a long-awaited facelift in Westchester. Renovations at Fire Station 2 on Webster Avenue in New Rochelle have begun, marking the first upgrade for the building - which was constructed in 1923 -since the 1980s. Officials said that “the station has received upgrades over the years, but needs a major overhaul to accommodate modern firefighting equipment.” The renovation calls for repairs inside and outside the building, including a new roof, windows and a replacement for the two single doors with a wide double bay door. Interior improvements include replaci…

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by Zak Failla