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$200M Makover Coming To Aging Newark Airport Terminal $200M Makover Coming To Aging Newark Airport Terminal
$200M Makover Coming To Aging Newark Airport Terminal Newark Liberty International Airport’s tired, overcrowded Terminal B is finally getting a long-awaited facelift under a new $200 million overhaul announced by the Port Authority of NY/NJ. The first $75 million phase of the project was approved Thursday, May 21, and will begin this year, targeting some of travelers’ biggest complaints inside the 53-year-old terminal — cramped gate areas, aging restrooms, broken escalators, outdated elevators, harsh lighting, and worn passenger spaces. Opened in 1973, Terminal B was built for about 6.8 million passengers a year. Last year alone, roughly 11.5 …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
NY Restaurant Set In Train Car To Open Under New Name: 'Natural Next Step' NY Restaurant Set In Train Car To Open Under New Name: 'Natural Next Step'
NY Restaurant Set In Train Car To Open Under New Name: 'Natural Next Step' A Westchester restaurant housed in a vintage train car is about to begin an exciting new chapter. The team behind Club Car Grille in Irvington, located at 6 South Broadway, announced on Friday, July 18, that the restaurant will soon reopen as Cifone’s, an Italian restaurant and bar led by new managing partner Michael Cifone. The transition marks the next step for the eatery, which opened in May 2024 and quickly became a neighborhood favorite for its cozy atmosphere and inventive American menu.  Club Car Grille, which is set in a mid-20th-century railcar, will remain open until Th…

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by Ben Crnic
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Illegal Renovation Triggers $20K Fine, Vehicle Impoundment For NY Landlord, Contractors Illegal Renovation Triggers $20K Fine, Vehicle Impoundment For NY Landlord, Contractors
Illegal Renovation Triggers $20K Fine, Vehicle Impoundment For NY Landlord, Contractors A Rockland County property owner and contractors are facing more than $20,000 in penalties after the discovery of extensive unpermitted renovation work that defied building codes and a posted Stop Work Order, officials announced. The illegal work was first observed on Thursday, July 10, at 36 Jill Ln. in Spring Valley, where inspectors from the county's Office of Buildings and Codes (OBC) found unauthorized construction underway, Rockland County officials announced on Thursday, July 17.  Although an application for minor exterior updates — window and siding replacement — had been submi…

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by Ben Crnic
Sports
Former MLB Pitcher Dan Serafini Convicted Of Killing Father-In-Law Over $1.3M Dispute Former MLB Pitcher Dan Serafini Convicted Of Killing Father-In-Law Over $1.3M Dispute
Former MLB Pitcher Dan Serafini Convicted Of Killing Father-In-Law Over $1.3M Dispute Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini has been convicted of murdering his father-in-law and attempting to kill his mother-in-law over a reported financial dispute. Serafini, 51, who spent parts of nine seasons bouncing around multiple Major League teams, was found guilty in the 2021 shooting of Robert Gary Sphor, 70, and his wife, Wendy Wood, 68, according to the Placer County District Attorney's Office.  The former Pittsburgh Pirate was also convicted of first-degree burglary. The guilty verdicts come after a 6-week trial during which the jury heard testimony from dozens of witnesses and t…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Retro Donut Deal: HV Dunkin’ To Roll Back Prices To 1995 To Celebrate 30 Years Retro Donut Deal: HV Dunkin’ To Roll Back Prices To 1995 To Celebrate 30 Years
Retro Donut Deal: HV Dunkin’ To Roll Back Prices To 1995 To Celebrate 30 Years A Dunkin' locale in Westchester County is marking a major milestone with a sweet deal for customers that includes quite the throwback. The Dunkin’ location at 91 East Main St. in Elmsford is celebrating its 30th anniversary by offering a special throwback promotion: a dozen donuts for just $5.99—the same price they were when the store first opened in 1995.   The store announced the celebration on Friday, May 16, saying that the promotion is meant to thank customers for their loyalty over three decades. In addition to the celebratory pricing, the location recently completed a majo…

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
Trump Plans To Add More Color To White House — And He'll Foot The Bill: Reports Trump Plans To Add More Color To White House — And He'll Foot The Bill: Reports
Trump Plans To Add More Color To White House — And He'll Foot The Bill: Reports President Donald Trump has announced plans to install two flagpoles to hoist nearly 100-foot flags on the White House lawn — continuing his ongoing renovation of the nation's most iconic residence, according to reports. Speaking to reporters outside the West Wing on Wednesday, April 23, Trump said he intends to place “two beautiful poles” on the North and South Lawns, USA Today reported. "They've needed flag poles for 200 years," Trump said. "I've often said, you know, they don't have a flag pole, per se. So we're putting one right where you saw us, and we're putting another one on the othe…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
NJ Casino Pumps $50M Into More Luxury Upgrades: Here's What's Coming NJ Casino Pumps $50M Into More Luxury Upgrades: Here's What's Coming
NJ Casino Pumps $50M Into More Luxury Upgrades: Here's What's Coming Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City is going big — again. The beachfront property announced a $50 million investment for 2025, bringing even more luxury suites, restaurants from top chefs, a new hologram-filled mini golf bar, and double the Asian gaming space, officials said. The upgrades are part of a $270 million transformation project that’s been in motion since 2018. Ocean will roll out more than 500 new Blu Rooms and Suites, capping off its complete hotel renovation. These beach-inspired rooms will feature oversized showers, marble floors, wet bars, and lounge space for hosting small…

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by Cecilia Levine
Real Estate
Railroad Tycoon’s Former Hudson Valley Estate Carriage House Hits Market For $2M Railroad Tycoon’s Former Hudson Valley Estate Carriage House Hits Market For $2M
Railroad Tycoon’s Former Hudson Valley Estate Carriage House Hits Market For $2M Hudson Valley railroad history buffs, here's your chance at living in the estate of a former train tycoon.  A Putnam County carriage-style home that once belonged to a 19th-century railroad magnate’s estate located in Garrison at 16 Fox Hollow Ln. is now on the market in for just over $2 million.  According to its Houlihan Lawrence listing, the 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence sits on 5.1 acres and offers 4,464 square feet of meticulously renovated living space.   The home was originally part of the estate of Samuel Sloan, the prominent railroad executive known for directin…

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by Ben Crnic
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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
Lifestyle
Stunning $3.3M Cottage Relisted in Region Offers Luxurious Retreat Stunning $3.3M Cottage Relisted in Region Offers Luxurious Retreat
Stunning $3.3M Cottage Relisted in Region Offers Luxurious Retreat Nestled on 130 acres in the heart of Columbia County in Claverack, the Normandy-style estate, designed and renovated by a popular local artist, boasts architectural elegance and sweeping woodland views. It is now on the market for $3.3 million. Agent Chris Getman with Houlihan Lawrence said the recently relisted estate at 35 Harlemville offers a seamless blend of European sophistication and the ambiance of the upper Hudson Valley. The estate features a great room with expansive glass walls that provide uninterrupted views of the surrounding woodlands and a private swimming pond.  Each…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Newly Renovated I-87 Service Area In Hudson Valley Reopened Newly Renovated I-87 Service Area In Hudson Valley Reopened
Newly Renovated I-87 Service Area In Hudson Valley Reopened The New York State Thruway Authority announced the reopening of a newly renovated service area in Hudson Valley. The service area in Rockland County in Sloatsburg is on I-87 northbound between Exit 15A and Exit 16.  According to the State Thruway Authority, it is the 19th location overall to open and the first of four to undergo extensive renovations as part of the $450 million private investment to redevelop and modernize all 27 service areas. Featuring two floors and more than 31,000 square feet, the Sloatsburg Service Area is the largest of the 27 service areas on the NYS Thruway s…

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by Kathy Reakes
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