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52-Acre Property On Long Island Sound Sells For $57.5M 52-Acre Property On Long Island Sound Sells For $57.5M
52-Acre Property On Long Island Sound Sells For $57.5M A 52-acre property overlooking the Long Island Sound has just sold for $57.5 million. Known as Ziegler Farm, it's located along Connecticut's Gold Coast on Long Neck Point Road in the town of Darien, and is named after industrialist William Ziegler, the founder of the Royal Baking Powder Company, who purchased the land around 1900, The Wall Street Journal says. The transaction went through on Thursday, Dec. 21, according to Zillow.com. The property had been listed for $85 million when it went on sale in 2022, The Wall Street Journal reports. It comes with pre-approved plans to build …
$52M Estate Overlooking Long Island Sound Features Private Beach, 24-Hour Guard, More $52M Estate Overlooking Long Island Sound Features Private Beach, 24-Hour Guard, More
$52M Estate Overlooking Long Island Sound Features Private Beach, 24-Hour Guard, More A Connecticut stone mansion on the Long Island Sound, complete with French doors, a pool, and four floors of space could be yours – if you can afford its hefty price tag. Located in Fairfield County at 545 Indian Field Road in Greenwich, it features six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and a whopping 12,492 square feet of space spread across four floors, according to its Zillow listing. The home, listed at $51,995,000, is situated right on the coast of the Sound in the private Mead Point Association neighborhood – so private that it has 24-hour guard-gated security. 545 Indian Field Road…
Update - Missing Westport Boaters: Body Of 1 Man Located, 1 Remains Missing Update - Missing Westport Boaters: Body Of 1 Man Located, 1 Remains Missing
Update - Missing Westport Boaters: Body Of 1 Man Located, 1 Remains Missing The body of a 38-year-old Hudson Valley man who went missing after the small fishing boat he was in sank in the waters of the Long Island Sound off the coast of Fairfield County has been found. The incident began in Westport about 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 when a boater traveling in the area of Cockenoe Island found a man standing on a navigational buoy, Lt. Eric Woods of the Westport Police said. Original report: 2 Missing, 3 Rescued After Boat Sinks On Long Island Sound A second man and a woman were also rescued from the water. All three individuals were transported to a No…
2 Hudson Valley Men Missing, 3 Rescued After Boat Sinks On Long Island Sound 2 Hudson Valley Men Missing, 3 Rescued After Boat Sinks On Long Island Sound
2 Hudson Valley Men Missing, 3 Rescued After Boat Sinks On Long Island Sound Two Hudson Valley men are missing and three others were rescued after a boat sank on the Long Island Sound off the coast of Fairfield County. New update - Missing Hudson Valley Boaters: Body Of 38-Year-Old Located, 1 Still Not Found At about 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 a boater traveling in the area of Cockenoe Island found a man standing on a navigational buoy, Westport Police said. A second man and a woman were also rescued from the water. All three individuals were transported to a Norwalk Marina and subsequently to the hospital for evaluation.  A translator was requested …
Man Dies After Being Pulled From Water Near Marina In Hudson Valley Man Dies After Being Pulled From Water Near Marina In Hudson Valley
Man Dies After Being Pulled From Water Near Marina In Hudson Valley Authorities are investigating after an unconscious man was pulled from water near a marina in Westchester and died soon after.  The incident happened on Thursday, May 25 just after 5:30 p.m., when the New Rochelle Police Department's Harbor Patrol was told that a man was seen floating in the water in a channel leading out from the New Rochelle Marina to Long Island Sound. The Harbor Patrol then responded and was able to pull the man out, who was unconscious and unresponsive. Officers began attempting lifesaving measures while bringing him to shore to take him to a local hospital, …
Brr! Area High Schoolers Raise Over $4K From Polar Plunge For Special Olympics Brr! Area High Schoolers Raise Over $4K From Polar Plunge For Special Olympics
Brr! Area High Schoolers Raise Over $4K From Polar Plunge For Special Olympics High schoolers in Northern Westchester braved freezing cold water to raise money for a good cause.  Over the weekend of Saturday, Nov. 12, students from Fox Lane High School in Bedford jumped into the chilly Long Island Sound for a Polar Plunge benefitting the Special Olympics, according to Bedford Central School District officials.  The team raised over $4,000 for the cause, officials said.  The plunge was organized by Student Union President Alexx Hoffmann and Vice President Kate Manning with the help of their advisor, Kayla Mullaney, accordin…
Area Home Sells For More Than $5M In Only 4 Days Along With Classic Cars Area Home Sells For More Than $5M In Only 4 Days Along With Classic Cars
Area Home Sells For More Than $5M In Only 4 Days Along With Classic Cars A residence in Westchester County sold for more than $5 million after only four days on the market, along with two classic sports cars.  The home, located on a 2.6-acre property in Rye at 281 Kirby Ln., sold for $5,772,258, which was $1.37 million more than the original listing price of $4,399,500, according to Coldwell Banker Realty officials.  In addition to the home, two Porsche 911s in the residence's garage, produced in 1991 and 2005, were also sold as well with the help of the real estate agent who sold the property, Peter Topping.  The residence is built on a "shelter…
IDs Released For Two Killed In Long Island Sound Boating Accident IDs Released For Two Killed In Long Island Sound Boating Accident
IDs Released For Two Killed In Long Island Sound Boating Accident State officials have released the identities of two men killed in a boating accident off the coast of Fairfield County. The men have been identified as Cristofer Cifuentes, age 26, and Ludyn Cifuentes, age 41, both of New York City, said Will Healy, spokesman for the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The men were found with two other boaters who were pulled from the cold waters of Long Island Sound off of West Beach in Stamford, following a boating accident on Sunday, April 17, Healy said. The two other men remain in critical condition. See Earlier Story: Secon…
Two Dead After Four Boaters Pulled From Long Island Sound Two Dead After Four Boaters Pulled From Long Island Sound
Two Dead After Four Boaters Pulled From Long Island Sound A second man has died after four boaters were pulled from the cold waters of the Long Island Sound on Easter morning. "We are saddened to report one additional fatality from this morning’s water rescue on the Long Island Sound," the Stamford Fire Department announced Sunday afternoon, April 17. Two others remain in critical, but stable condition. First-responders in Fairfield County received notification of a small boat in distress off of Shippan Point in Stamford at about 10:20 a.m. Sunday. A total of 22 Stamford firefighters responded as part of a marine rescue response, which included…
Kayaker From Hudson Valley Mourned After Death During Nor'easter Kayaker From Hudson Valley Mourned After Death During Nor'easter
Kayaker From Hudson Valley Mourned After Death During Nor'easter Memorial services have been scheduled to honor the life of a Westchester County man who died after a powerful Nor'easter rolled in while he was kayaking on the Long Island Sound. Laurence Broderick, age 45, of Scarsdale, was reported overdue by his family on Tuesday, Oct. 26, after he left Hempstead en route to Mamamronek in his kayak at about 9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, authorities reported.  He was found unresponsive by the US Coast Guard on Tuesday afternoon, and he was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov…
Body Of Missing Kayaker Recovered On Long Island Sound Body Of Missing Kayaker Recovered On Long Island Sound
Body Of Missing Kayaker Recovered On Long Island Sound The US Coast Guard recovered the body of a missing area kayaker in the waters of Long Island Sound during a powerful Nor'easter.  The kayaker, 45-year-old Laurence Broderick, reportedly left Hempstead in his red kayak at approximately 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, en route to Mamaroneck, in Southern Westchester County, and was reported overdue early Tuesday, Oct. 26 by his mother. Earlier report: Missing Westchester Kayaker Reportedly Found Dead In Water According to the US Coast Guard, later Tuesday morning, his kayak was found containing his cell phone on Glen Island Beach in New Roc…
Missing Kayaker From Area Reportedly Found Dead In Water Missing Kayaker From Area Reportedly Found Dead In Water
Missing Kayaker From Area Reportedly Found Dead In Water A kayaker from Westchester who went missing on the Long Island Sound was reportedly found dead in the water and brought back to the area by police. Officials said a 45-year-old man from Mamaroneck went kayaking on Monday, Oct. 25, but was not heard from after departing after speaking to his family that night, prompting his family to request a well-being check at approximately 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The Coast Guard said that Laurence Broderick left from Long Island's Hempstead Park at approximately 9 p.m. on Monday night en route to Mamaroneck in advance of Tuesday's Nor'easter. His ka…
18-Year-Old Killed In Long Island Sound Jet Ski Accident 18-Year-Old Killed In Long Island Sound Jet Ski Accident
18-Year-Old Killed In Long Island Sound Jet Ski Accident A 2021 high school graduate from Fairfield County is being remembered by friends and family after he was killed when two jet skis collided in the Long Island Sound. Matthew (Matt) Horvath, age 18, of Shelton, died on Tuesday, July 27, in Milford, said Will Healy, spokesman for the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Healy said Horvath was killed in a boating accident in which jet skis collided in the Sound. He was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Healy said. DEEP Environmental Conservation Police, along with the U.S. Coast Guard and Mi…
Massive Cleanup Underway After Con Edison Manhole Explosion In Westchester Massive Cleanup Underway After Con Edison Manhole Explosion In Westchester
Massive Cleanup Underway After Con Edison Manhole Explosion In Westchester A massive cleanup is underway after thousands of gallons of an oil-like substance were spilled into a waterway in Westchester when a Con Edison manhole exploded, officials said. Approximately 17,000 gallons of oil-like fluid spilled into the New Rochelle Harbor, which feeds into the Long Island Sound, on Saturday, July 17. It potentially could take weeks to clean up, though there has been no reported impact to drinking water as officials monitor potential effects on wildlife in the area. According to Con Edison, the explosion was caused by a malfunction of the company’s equipment that caus…
Hudson Valley HS Football Players Rush To Rescue Plane Crash Victims Hudson Valley HS Football Players Rush To Rescue Plane Crash Victims
Hudson Valley HS Football Players Rush To Rescue Plane Crash Victims A pair of high school students from Westchester were among the first responders to leap into action to rescue survivors who crashed a seaplane on the Long Island Sound. One person was killed and two others were critically injured when the plane crashed at approximately 3 p.m. near the Throgs Neck Bridge in Queens on Sunday, Oct. 4, the FDNY said, noting that “two occupants of the plane were already removed by Good Samaritans who came to their aid who had witnessed the plane hitting (a) pier.” The “Good Samaritans” were later identified as Angelo Sperandio and Mark Tamburro, members of the …
Long Island Sound Tornado Confirmed During Tropical Storm Isaias Long Island Sound Tornado Confirmed During Tropical Storm Isaias
Long Island Sound Tornado Confirmed During Tropical Storm Isaias Reports of a tornado touching down in coastal Fairfield County from the Long Island Sound during the height of Tropical Storm Isaias have proven to be accurate. The National Weather Service confirmed late Friday afternoon, Aug. 7 that a storm cell produced a waterspout off the ocean that made landfall as an EF-1 tornado in the Saugatuck section of Westport at about 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4. EF-1 tornadoes are the second-lowest level twisters, but still pack estimated maximum winds of between 86 and 110 miles per hour. The twister did not last long, traveling only about 50 yards …
Brad Pitt, Bradley Cooper, Leo DiCaprio Seen At Fairfield County Restaurant Brad Pitt, Bradley Cooper, Leo DiCaprio Seen At Fairfield County Restaurant
Brad Pitt, Bradley Cooper, Leo DiCaprio Seen At Fairfield County Restaurant Bradley Cooper, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio were spotted dining in Westport. The three actors stopped for lunch at Bartaco on Wilton Road in Westport, located along the Saugatuck River, last Wednesday, GreenwichTime.com reports. Cooper, who is renting a house on Sasco Hill in Fairfield, and DiCaprio were also seen last month boating together on the Long Island Sound. Bartaco, located at 20 Wilton Road, is currently open by reservation only and takeout. Have photos? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com.
Severe Weather Alert: Here's When To Expect The Worst As Tropical Storm Fay Closes In On Area Severe Weather Alert: Here's When To Expect The Worst As Tropical Storm Fay Closes In On Area
Severe Weather Alert: Here's When To Expect The Worst As Tropical Storm Fay Closes In On Area A powerful tropical storm will soak the region with downpours leading to localized flash flooding and travel disruptions with dangerous wind gusts that could cause power outages. The system, Tropical Storm Fay, is the sixth named storm of the season, the earliest that's happened. The time frame for the storm is Friday, July 10 into Saturday, July 11. The worst of the weather should be from about 2 p.m. Friday to midnight Saturday. A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for coastal New York, including Long Island, and the Long Island Sound in Westchester and southern Fairfield County, eff…
System That Will Move Through Region Upgraded To Tropical Storm Fay: Here's What's Coming System That Will Move Through Region Upgraded To Tropical Storm Fay: Here's What's Coming
System That Will Move Through Region Upgraded To Tropical Storm Fay: Here's What's Coming A tropical storm moving up from the Atlantic Coast is expected to soak the region and bring localized flash flooding and travel disruptions. The storm, just named Tropical Storm Fay, is the sixth named storm of the season, the earliest that's happened. The time frame for the storm is Friday, July 10 into Saturday, July 11. A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for coastal New York, including Long Island, and the Long Island Sound in Westchester and southern Fairfield County, effective early Thursday evening, July 9.  "Tropical-storm-force winds are expected somewhere wit…
Danbury Man Dies After Kayak Capsizes Danbury Man Dies After Kayak Capsizes
Danbury Man Dies After Kayak Capsizes A man who was rescued along with his wife after their kayak capsized on the Long Island Sound has died after being hospitalized. The unidentified man is a Danbury resident in his 20s, according to the Stamford Police.  The incident occurred around noon on Sunday, April 26 in the area of 160 Wallacks Drive, said the Stamford Fire Department Deputy Chief Eric Lorenz.  When EMS and firefighters arrived on the scene after receiving a 911 call, they were able to locate the woman in the water on the east side of Wallacks Point about 20 feet from the rocks. See Earlier Story…
CT Pulls Plug On Plan For Tolls, Including On Mile-Long I-684 Stretch CT Pulls Plug On Plan For Tolls, Including On Mile-Long I-684 Stretch
CT Pulls Plug On Plan For Tolls, Including On Mile-Long I-684 Stretch Plans for toll gantries on Connecticut highways - including one on a short stretch of I-684 that would have directly impacted New York drivers disproportionately - have been put on hold.Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont introduced a plan for 12 statewide tolls, including the one on I-684 near the Greenwich-North Castle town line that would have forced truck drivers to pay a toll as high as $20 despite being in the state for only about one mile. The Greenwich toll gantry would have been located between the exit for the Westchester County Airport (Exit 2 in Purchase) on the southbound side and the N…
Toll On Mile-Long CT Stretch Of I-684 Would Be 'Unfair Taxation,' Westchester County Exec Says Toll On Mile-Long CT Stretch Of I-684 Would Be 'Unfair Taxation,' Westchester County Exec Says
Toll On Mile-Long CT Stretch Of I-684 Would Be 'Unfair Taxation,' Westchester County Exec Says A proposed toll gantry on a brief stretch of I-684 that runs through Greenwich has drawn criticism from Westchester County Executive George Latimer. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont introduced a plan for 12 statewide tolls, including one in a stretch of I-684 near the Greenwich-North Castle town line that will force truck drivers to pay a toll as high as $20 despite being in the state for only about one mile. The Greenwich toll gantry would be located in between the exit for the Westchester County Airport (Exit 2 in Purchase) on the southbound side and the North Castle border (Exit 3 in Armonk)…
Beloved Westchester Restaurant Owner Dies Beloved Westchester Restaurant Owner Dies
Beloved Westchester Restaurant Owner Dies Beloved Westchester restaurant owner John Ambrose died suddenly on Monday, Sept. 16 at the age of 65. Ambrose, a Rye resident, co-owned the Pier Restaurant and Tiki Bar at Playland Park in the Long Island Sound and the former Seaside Johnnie's at Rye Town Park. "It is with a heavy heart that we share news of the passing of our beloved John Ambrose, the heart and soul of the Pier Restaurant & Tiki Bar," the restaurant posted on Facebook. "He will be missed beyond words and we will continue to keep his memory and mission alive of 'Everyone goes home happy' for years to come. Known for hi…
CT Man Has Leg Amputated After Contracting Flesh-Eating Bacteria CT Man Has Leg Amputated After Contracting Flesh-Eating Bacteria
CT Man Has Leg Amputated After Contracting Flesh-Eating Bacteria A 68-year-old man had to have his leg amputated after contracting flesh-eating bacteria while swimming at Hammonasset Beach State Park on the Long Island Sound in Madison, Connecticut, about 25 miles east of New Haven. Bruce Kagan of New Britain, Connecticut, went swimming at the park in late June and was admitted to the Hospital of Central Connecticut days later, according to NBC Connecticut. The cause of the infection is believed to be from a small cut in his leg. According to health officials at the Mayo Clinic, “flesh-eating disease occurs when bacteria enter the body through a bre…
Billy Joel Sighting: Singer Stops By Popular Westchester Restaurant On Long Island Sound Billy Joel Sighting: Singer Stops By Popular Westchester Restaurant On Long Island Sound
Billy Joel Sighting: Singer Stops By Popular Westchester Restaurant On Long Island Sound A bottle of white, a bottle of red? Perhaps a bottle of rose instead? It's unclear what beverage he ordered, but one thing is not. Long Island's own Billy Joel traversed the Long Island Sound to frequent a popular waterfront restaurant in Westchester. The music legend left his Centre Island home in Oyster Bay to take a trip across the Sound to the Pier Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Rye, where he dined before heading back home to Long Island on Tuesday, July 16. In photos posted on Facebook by the restaurant, Joel’s boat, “Alexa” can be seen docked near the popular restaurant, though no …
Severe Weather Alert: Get Set For Strong Storms With Downpours, Frequent Lightning, Gusty Winds Severe Weather Alert: Get Set For Strong Storms With Downpours, Frequent Lightning, Gusty Winds
Severe Weather Alert: Get Set For Strong Storms With Downpours, Frequent Lightning, Gusty Winds A new round of thunderstorms that will sweep through the area could be severe, the National Weather Service warned in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Sunday morning, June 2. The storms, expected late Sunday afternoon through the evening, will include downpours, frequent lightning, damaging winds of up to 65 miles per hour, flash flooding and isolated hail. Coastal flooding is possible during the high tide Sunday evening in Southern Westchester and Southern Fairfield County adjacent to the Long Island Sound, the South Shore back bays of Long Island and the shorelines of southern …
Where's 'Cabot'?: Great White Shark Spotted In Long Island Sound Heads Out East Where's 'Cabot'?: Great White Shark Spotted In Long Island Sound Heads Out East
Where's 'Cabot'?: Great White Shark Spotted In Long Island Sound Heads Out East "Cabot," the great white shark spotted off the coast of Long Island Sound, has headed east. His latest pings, around 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 21, show he is southwest of Montauk, according to researchers at ocean research group Ocearch.org. It had been tracked off the shore of Fairfield County in Greenwich. The news Monday, May 20 that a great white had been spotted off the coast of Long Island for the first time ever, was a shock.  So much so that for a while so many people logged onto to the site's tracker that it crashed, the group said on Twitter. Researchers made light of th…
Great White Shark Tracked In Long Island Sound For First Time Ever, Says Ocean Research Group Great White Shark Tracked In Long Island Sound For First Time Ever, Says Ocean Research Group
Great White Shark Tracked In Long Island Sound For First Time Ever, Says Ocean Research Group Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water. A great white shark has been tracked in the Long Island Sound off the coast of Fairfield County. The shark, named "Cabot," was pinged off the shore of Greenwich just before 11 a.m. Monday, May 20, according to the ocean research group Ocearch.org. iI's the first time ever Ocearch says it tracked a great white in the LI Sound.  "Cabot" weighs 533 pounds and is 9-feet, 8 inches long.  Ocearch.org posted a photo of the great white shark and a map on its Twitter account, saying: "Be advised! For the first t…
Great White Sharks Heading North As Waters Are Getting Warmer Great White Sharks Heading North As Waters Are Getting Warmer
Great White Sharks Heading North As Waters Are Getting Warmer Click here for an updated story: Great White Shark Tracked In Long Island Sound For First Time Ever, Says Ocean Research Group We’re gonna need a bigger boat. With the weather and waters in the Atlantic heating up, clusters of great white sharks have been spotted and tracked making their way north to hunt for food and cooler conditions. Dozens of sharks have been tracked by researching company Ocearch, with some spotted near the Hudson Valley and Long Island. To track the sharks, Ocearch captured, weighed, tagged and released them. The tags provide information on location, &nbs…
Rare Seal Sighting: Young Calf Spotted On Long Island Sound Beach Rare Seal Sighting: Young Calf Spotted On Long Island Sound Beach
Rare Seal Sighting: Young Calf Spotted On Long Island Sound Beach There was a real "wildlife" treat when a harp seal decided to sun itself for several hours on the Long Island Sound in Fairfield County. A pretty rare sight -- seals seldom come onshore in that area unless ill -- the seal was judged by wildlife officials from Mystic Aquarium and Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to be about 1 or 2 years old and was in good health on Sasco Beach in the Town of Fairfield. "He was just soaking up the sun and rolling around," said Fairfield Animal Control Officer Paul Miller of the seal who showed up around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, M…
IDs Released For Husband, Wife Killed In Westchester SUV Crash IDs Released For Husband, Wife Killed In Westchester SUV Crash
IDs Released For Husband, Wife Killed In Westchester SUV Crash Police have released the names of the husband and wife who died after their SUV crashed through a metal guardrail into the Long Island Sound in Westchester. New Rochelle residents Ralph and Arlene Simpson, both 74, drove through the guardrail and into the water at Hudson Park in Echo Bay shortly before 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, police said. A potential medical condition is believed to have caused the crash. Divers responded to the scene and were able to pull the driver, Ralph Simpson, from the vehicle, unconscious and unresponsive. He was treated by paramedics at the scene and transpor…