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From Romagna With Love: New Long Island Restaurant Dishes Handmade Pasta, Italian Charm From Romagna With Love: New Long Island Restaurant Dishes Handmade Pasta, Italian Charm
From Romagna With Love: New Long Island Restaurant Dishes Handmade Pasta, Italian Charm This new Long Island restaurant will have you exclaiming, “È fantastico!” Step inside Talina Osteria in Babylon, and you’ll find yourself transported to Italy’s Romagna region, where rustic charm, handmade pastas, and family traditions take center stage. The eatery – located at 376 Deer Park Road – held its grand opening in mid September under the direction of owner Massimiliano Gargiulo, mixologist Pietro Faetanini, and Chef Brittany Middlemiss. Since then, it’s quickly gained favor with local foodies. Salumi and wine (left) and Piadina stracchino prosciutto (right). Instag…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
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
$10M Great Neck Mansion Seems Ripped From Pages Of Classic Novel $10M Great Neck Mansion Seems Ripped From Pages Of Classic Novel
$10M Great Neck Mansion Seems Ripped From Pages Of Classic Novel Jay Gatsby's Rosecliff manor in "The Great Gatsby" may not be real, but the W.R. Grace Mansion on Long Island may be the closest approximation anyone is likely to find.  Situated on Manhasset Bay in Great Neck, the 144-year-old mansion couples old-world craftsmanship and modern amenities after a recent update, according to the Zillow listing.  The $9.8 million mansion includes eight bedrooms and 13 bathrooms.  Zillow To reach the home, guests must travel up a 450-foot-long driveway that cuts through two acres of manicured lawns and bay views.  Once inside, …

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by Josh Lanier
Real Estate
$125M Equestrian Compound With Hand-Carved Bathtubs Is Long Island's Priciest Listing $125M Equestrian Compound With Hand-Carved Bathtubs Is Long Island's Priciest Listing
$125M Equestrian Compound With Hand-Carved Bathtubs Is Long Island's Priciest Listing It’s a home fit for Seabiscuit. Located on Long Island in the Southampton hamlet of Water Mill, 165 Cooks Lane currently holds the distinction of being the most expensive residential listing in New York. Asking price? $125 million. Situated on a whopping 80 acres, this sprawling property is also the Hamptons’ largest equestrian compound, complete with its very own riding, jumping, and polo rings. “The property offering also includes a private farm with boarding stables and training facilities, making it a true sanctuary for equestrian enthusiasts,” reads the listing from Bespoke Real Estat…

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by Michael Mashburn
Real Estate
'Unparalleled' 13-Bed Estate With English Garden Among Long Island's Priciest Listings At $40M 'Unparalleled' 13-Bed Estate With English Garden Among Long Island's Priciest Listings At $40M
'Unparalleled' 13-Bed Estate With English Garden Among Long Island's Priciest Listings At $40M This sprawling, magazine-worthy estate on Long Island’s North Shore could be yours if the price is right. Dubbed “Swan Landing,” 227 Dock Lane in Great Neck is currently the most expensive residential listing in Nassau County at $40 million. Built in 1995 by architecture firm Shope Reno Wharton Associates, this 13-bedroom and 14-bathroom residence boasts 23,000 square feet of living space on nearly 5 ½ acres of waterfront property. Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty The home has been featured in Architectural Digest and House & Garden. “This unparalleled estate embodie…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Rachel Minaya, Wife Of Yankees Exec Omar Minaya, Found Dead In Harrington Park Home: Prosecutor Rachel Minaya, Wife Of Yankees Exec Omar Minaya, Found Dead In Harrington Park Home: Prosecutor
Rachel Minaya, Wife Of Yankees Exec Omar Minaya, Found Dead In Harrington Park Home: Prosecutor Rachel Minaya, who is married to former Mets general manager and current Yankees executive Omar Minaya, was found dead in their New Jersey home over the weekend, the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office confirmed on Monday afternoon. Minaya, 55, was found in the bathroom of a Harrington Park home unconscious and unresponsive, bringing local police officers to the scene just after 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Minaya was rushed to the Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood after they failed to resuscitate her.…

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by Cecilia Levin & Zak Failla
Real Estate
$89 Million NY Mansion Features Oceanfront Views, More: See Inside $89 Million NY Mansion Features Oceanfront Views, More: See Inside
$89 Million NY Mansion Features Oceanfront Views, More: See Inside A 10,000-square-foot home sitting on a luscious seven-acre lot is now available for eager homeowners – if you have a few million to spare. Located on Long Island in the town of East Hampton, the mansion at 370 & 372 Further Lane has recently been put on the market for a whopping $89 million, according to its listing. Designed by American interior designer John F. Saladino, the five-bedroom, nine-bath estate sits on a huge lot of seven acres, which stretches from Further Lane all the way to the beach, allowing the home privacy. It also has a private path down to the white-sand beach,…

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by Sophie Grieser
Real Estate
Hollywood Couple Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones List Westchester Home For $12M: Report Hollywood Couple Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones List Westchester Home For $12M: Report
Hollywood Couple Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones List Westchester Home For $12M: Report A 12-acre gated Westchester County estate set alongside the picturesque Hudson River is now up for sale by its two famous residents and Hollywood stars Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, a new repor says. The over 11,000-square-foot home, located in Irvington, is now listed for $12 million by real estate agency Compass, according to The Wall Street Journal.  The residence, which Zeta-Jones bought in 2019 for $4.5 million, features around 130 feet of riverside frontage and dates back to the 1920s. It sits on land that once belonged to Charles Lewis Tiffany, who founded the jewelr…

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by Ben Crnic
Real Estate
'Illustrious' $15 Million Mansion With Over 100 Years' History For Sale On Long Island 'Illustrious' $15 Million Mansion With Over 100 Years' History For Sale On Long Island
'Illustrious' $15 Million Mansion With Over 100 Years' History For Sale On Long Island A 136-year-old mansion with notable neighbors and a rich history is looking for its next owner. Dubbed “Floralyn,” the mansion at 67 Feeks Lane in Locust Valley is on the market for a cool $15.5 million. Adjacent to the former mansion of Madame Chiang Kai-shek, the former First Lady of the Republic of China, Floralyn sits on a manicured 19.75-acre lot complete with a tennis court, an in-ground pool, a guest house, and a golf green. The 12,759-square-foot home was originally built as a Quaker farmhouse but has been renovated inside and out and was designed by Architectural Digest Hall of…

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by Sophie Grieser