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NY Woman Cleans Out Bank Account To Fraudster Posing As Federal Agent, Police Say
A months-long investigation has led to the arrest of a man who authorities say impersonated a federal agent and used fear and intimidation to convince a Long Island victim to hand over money. On Friday, Oct. 25, the suspect, Om Parkash, age 31, of Queens, was charged with second-degree grand larceny (a Class C felony). In late July of 2023, Parkash contacted the victim in Sag Harbor stating she was involved in a fraud scheme involving large amounts of money, according to New York State Police. From there, Parkash advised the victim she would have to give money to “federal a…
Real Estate
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…
Real Estate
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…
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NY Judge Suspends Justin Timberlake's License Amid Drunk Driving Allegations
Pop superstar Justin Timberlake took time out of his European tour to face a New York judge in his alleged drunk driving case on Long Island. The former NSYNC frontman pleaded not guilty to one count of driving while intoxicated during a virtual appearance before Sag Harbor Village Justice Court on Friday morning, Aug. 2. Timberlake, age 43, of Franklin, Tennessee, was arrested shortly after leaving the posh American Hotel in Sag Harbor, around 12:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 18, after a night of drinking with friends, according to multiple news reports. He was held in jail overnight. Earlier …
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Mug Shot Released From Justin Timberlake's Overnight Stay In Hamptons Jail For DWI Charge
As the word of Justin Timberlake's arrest on Long Island has quickly spread, a mug shot of the singer and actor has quietly been released by police in the Hamptons. Related: New Details Released After Justin Timberlake Nabbed For DWI In Hamptons Timberlake, who has been out promoting his new album "Everything I Thought It Was," spent the night in jail after being charged for allegedly driving drunk. Timberlake, age 43, of Franklin, Tennessee, was arrested shortly after leaving the posh American Hotel in Sag Harbor, around 12:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 18, after a night of drinking…
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Justin Timberlake Nabbed For DWI In Hamptons
Singer and actor Justin Timberlake has allegedly been arrested on DWI-related charges on Long Island, according to multiple news reports. Click here for a new, updated story - New Details Released After Justin Timberlake Nabbed For DWI In Hamptons ABC News is reporting that Timberlake, age 43, was taken into custody in the Hamptons on Monday, June 17, in Sag Harbor. Sag Harbor Police did not immediately return calls or answer phones regarding the arrest. Timberlake is slated to appear in court on Tuesday, June 18, ABC News said. Click here to read the entire ABC News story. Thi…
Business
NY's Own Billy Joel Named Among Best Investors 2023: Report
The Piano Man himself has made it to the top of the list when it comes to diversifying his wealth, a new report claimed. Finance and trading experts with FOREX.com, an online foreign exchange broker, recently commissioned a list of the best celebrity investors in the game – and New York's own Billy Joel comes in at spot number three, according to findings. Sitting right behind iconic musician Babyface and TikTok star Chase Hudson, Joel, age 74, was dubbed a “savvy investor” by the broker for netting a more than 52 percent return on his $230 million net worth. The “New York State of Mind”…
Real Estate
Billy Joel Lists Waterfront NY Estate For $49M
Billy Joel is movin' out -- of one of his residences, at least. The legendary 74-year-old singer has listed his waterfront estate on the north shore of Long Island, located on Centre Island in Oyster Bay, for $49 million, the Wall Street Journal reports. According to its listing on Zillow, the estate, built in 1994, is 26 acres and includes: A 20,000-plus square-foot estate house currently under renovation with an elevator to all floors, Helicopter pad, Floating dock and boat ramp on Oyster Bay Harbor, Four-bedroom gate/guest house with an attached three-bedroom apartment …
Lifestyle
Here's How To Get Tickets For Billy Joel's Newly-Rescheduled Madison Square Garden Concert
Fans can still get tickets for Billy Joel's rescheduled Madison Square Garden show, as the concert that was set to take place last week will now be held in the spring. The concert, which was scheduled for Monday, Dec. 19, will now take place on June 2, the singer announced on Sunday, Dec. 18. “Billy Joel is under strict doctor’s orders for vocal rest due to a viral infection and as a result, his concert scheduled for Monday, December 19th at Madison Square Garden is postponed to Friday, June 2nd," the announcement reads. "We understand the inconvenience this causes everyone who purchased t…
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CT Woman, NY Man Apprehended In $1 Million Heist
Two people are accused of orchestrating a million-dollar heist that targeted a victim's residences on Long Island and in New York City. Raymond Bouderau, age 49, of Manhattan, and 57-year-old Jacqueline Jewett, of Westbrook, in Middlesex County, Connecticut, were arrested for the burglaries, which happened in September, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Earlier report: 57-Year-Old Woman Wanted In Suffolk County For Burglary, Grand Larceny Nabbed In Connecticut “Life is not like the movies," Tierney said. "These defendants thought it wo…
Obituaries
Man Found Dead In Cove Worked With NYC Opera, Became Chef
A man whose body was found in a Long Island cove has been identified as a former employee of the New York City Opera and a chef who had a lifelong passion for music. Keith Viagas, of Sag Harbor, died on Saturday, Aug. 6, from drowning near his home in Sag Harbor Cove. He was age 63. Viagas grew up in Franklin Square, attending both John Street School and H. Frank Carey High School, where he appeared in musicals, according to his obituary. His late father, Anthony Viagas, was a jazz musician, and Viagas lived in a home filled with music. "At one point Keith would be pl…
Lifestyle
Northern Westchester Locale Is Among 'Most Charming Small Towns' Near NYC
As New York turns the calendar to fall and many begin flocking away from the city and into the suburbs, several Hudson Valley communities have been named among the state’s “most charming” small towns. Purewow.com released a new report highlighting the top 16 small towns in New York that are all within a few hours from Manhattan and far less densely populated than the city as the country continues to contend with the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the new report, the Hudson Valley took up the majority of the list, with 10 locales making it to the top 16, including Tivoli in Dutchess County …
Real Estate
Waterfront Long Island Home Where Noted Author Wrote Last Novel Lists At $18M, Report Says
Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck’s Long Island estate, where he notably penned his final novel, “The Winter of Discontent,” has hit the market for nearly $18 million. Steinbeck’s waterfront home in the Hamptons has been listed for $17.9 million, which would be the first time the property was put up for sale in more than six decades. The 1.8-acre property includes nearly 600 feet of private waterfront and a 60-foot pier with views of Morris Cove and Upper Sag Harbor Cove. It is being sold through a private trust that was established by Steinbeck’s late wife Elaine. “The year was 1…
Real Estate
Report: Ex-North Salem Resident Matt Lauer's Mansion On Market For $43.99M
Have a spare $44 million laying around? If so, you could be the latest to live in Matt Lauer’s Hamptons mansion. The former NBC "TODAY" show anchor, who was ousted following a sexual misconduct investigation into his alleged actions, listed “Strongheart Manor,” which he used to frequent with ex-wife Annette Roque, for $43.99 million. He attempted to sell the home last summer for a similar price. Lauer purchased the 6.3-acre North Haven property from actor Richard Gere for $36.5 million more than four years ago, where it sits on Actors Colony Road north of Sag Harbor and across the Peconic …
Real Estate
Westchester Native Matt Lauer Lists Upper East Side Co-Op For $7M
Westchester native, Greenwich High School graduate and disgraced "Today" show host Matt Lauer is selling his Upper East Side co-op for $7.35 million. Lauer, a Hartsdale native, was fired from his 20-plus year run on the show in November following allegations of sexual misconduct. Since his firing, he has separated from his wife, former model Annette Roque, and has put up his Sag Harbor estate for sale as well as the Lenox Hill co-op. The apartment, which he paid nearly $6 million for in 2004, features four bedrooms and four-and-half bathrooms. It located just three blocks away f…
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