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Waterfall In NYC? Yes: It's Flowing Again After Years Thanks To Columbia University Waterfall In NYC? Yes: It's Flowing Again After Years Thanks To Columbia University
Waterfall In NYC? Yes: It's Flowing Again After Years Thanks To Columbia University When most people think of Manhattan, they're not picturing scenic waterfalls. Yet, one is now back in action after several years of inactivity.  For the first time in seven years, the Morningside Park waterfall in Manhattan resumed flowing on Friday, Oct. 4 during an event held by the New York City's Department of Parks & Recreation and Columbia University.  The waterfall flows down a rock wall into the park's pond, which was built in 1989 in a space meant for a planned Columbia gymnasium. After student protests halted this plan, the pond was put in place, complete with a wate…

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by Ben Crnic
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$50M Waterfront Estate With Bowling Alley, Wine Cellar Hits Market In Centre Island $50M Waterfront Estate With Bowling Alley, Wine Cellar Hits Market In Centre Island
$50M Waterfront Estate With Bowling Alley, Wine Cellar Hits Market In Centre Island This sprawling waterfront estate on Long Island has it all. Known as “MiddleSea,” the 26-acre property boasting over 2,000 feet of sandy beach in the Oyster Bay village of Centre Island officially hit the market on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Asking price? Just under $50 million. New buyers will enjoy all that a recent “meticulous multimillion-dollar renovation” can pay for, including a 20,000-square-foot main house with black and white marble entryway, a mahogany library with a fireplace, and a gourmet kitchen with two marble islands. 500 Centre Island Road in Centre Island. Berkshire Ha…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Going Once: $20 Million Long Island Sound Estate To Be Offered At Auction Going Once: $20 Million Long Island Sound Estate To Be Offered At Auction
Going Once: $20 Million Long Island Sound 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…

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by Kathy Reakes