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Cause Of Death Revealed For 3 Massachusetts Women Found Dead In Belize Resort Cause Of Death Revealed For 3 Massachusetts Women Found Dead In Belize Resort
Cause Of Death Revealed For 3 Massachusetts Women Found Dead In Belize Resort Authorities in Belize have determined the cause of death for three Massachusetts women who were found dead inside a luxury hotel earlier this month. An autopsy revealed blood in the women's lungs, CBS Boston reported. Police are still investigating what led up to their deaths. The next step is a toxicology report and testing of tissue samples, which could take up to a month for results. Wafae El Arar, Imane Mallah, and Kaoutar Naqqad — all from Revere and in their mid-20s — had flown to what was supposed to be a vacation paradise to celebrate Wafae’s 26th birthday but were found dead on Sat…

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by Josh Lanier
Real Estate
Going Once: Hotel In Dutchess County To Be Sold At Auction Going Once: Hotel In Dutchess County To Be Sold At Auction
Going Once: Hotel In Dutchess County To Be Sold At Auction After several years of being operated by a management company, a popular, well-appointed hotel in the region is being auctioned next month. According to Ten-X, the 121-room Holiday Inn Express in Dutchess County on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie will be auctioned on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The company-owned property was originally put up for sale in 2020, but it was pulled due to the pandemic and market plunges.  Ten-X says the property is offered unencumbered by management and debt. A price or starting bid was not announced.  The company added that buyers will need to be able to relicense…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
‘Much Deserved’: Popular Cafe In Capital Region To Be Featured On 'America's Best Restaurants' ‘Much Deserved’: Popular Cafe In Capital Region To Be Featured On 'America's Best Restaurants'
‘Much Deserved’: Popular Cafe In Capital Region To Be Featured On 'America's Best Restaurants' A popular cafe in the region known for its impressive breakfast and lunch menu is about to get its 15 minutes of fame. Schenectady County restaurant Lily’s Cafe, located in Glenville at 181 Freemans Bridge Road, is set to appear on “America’s Best Restaurants,” which highlights independently owned eateries across the country. Filming will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 29, the restaurant announced on Facebook. Episodes typically touch on popular dishes and the history of the business, and provide viewers with a peek inside the kitchen. An interview with owners Scott and Beth McGlauflin is al…

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by Michael Mashburn
Obituaries
Hudson Valley Man Who Worked Throughout Nation In Hospitality Industry Dies At 51 Hudson Valley Man Who Worked Throughout Nation In Hospitality Industry Dies At 51
Hudson Valley Man Who Worked Throughout Nation In Hospitality Industry Dies At 51 A Hudson Valley resident who worked in the hospitality industry in different states across the nation has died at the age of 51. Jason Antonelli died from an "unexpected cardiac event" in Newburgh on Wednesday, July 6, according to his obituary. Antonelli, who was known in his early years as Jason Reichgut, grew up in Hyde Park and graduated from Roosevelt High School, where he was a member of the varsity crew and varsity soccer teams. He graduated from SUNY Oneonta and went on to work in the hospitality industry. According to his obituary, his career took him across the country. "H…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Popular, Highly Rated Westchester Restaurant Run By Celebrity Chef To Close Temporarily Popular, Highly Rated Westchester Restaurant Run By Celebrity Chef To Close Temporarily
Popular, Highly Rated Westchester Restaurant Run By Celebrity Chef To Close Temporarily A popular Hudson Valley restaurant run by a celebrity chef will be shutting down for the summer as they look to “reorganize and reassess after a difficult year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.” In a post on social media, Top Chef alum Dale Talde announced that Goosefeather, the restaurant in Westchester County at the Tarrytown House Estate, will be closing down from Tuesday, June 1 through Friday, Aug. 27. According to the restaurateur, the decision to close was difficult to make, and driven by the property operators. 
“We were notified by the Tarrytown House Estate that the entire propert…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Resorts World Catskills New Hotel Complex Opens This Month Resorts World Catskills New Hotel Complex Opens This Month
Resorts World Catskills New Hotel Complex Opens This Month Resorts World Catskills unveiled plans to open its second hospitality complex and hotel this month in Orange County. Called The Alder, the hotel is accepting reservations and will officially throw open the doors in December, according to a press release from the resort. The hotel is slated to offer a host of guest amenities, including retail, entertainment, and food and beverage options throughout its first floor.  The organization said the Alder’s name evokes the majestic alder tree, a part of the birch family native to the rich ecosystem of the Catskills, known for pr…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Connecticut Casino Mogul Dies Unexpectedly Connecticut Casino Mogul Dies Unexpectedly
Connecticut Casino Mogul Dies Unexpectedly The president and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 18.  Felix Rappaport was 65 years old. During Rappaport's more than four years as a visionary leader of one of the world's largest and most successful gaming enterprises, his contributions to the broader Foxwoods team have been profound, the company said.  Foxwoods, a hotel and casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, said the cause of Rappaport's death has not been determined.  “On behalf of the entire Tribal Council, Foxwoods management team and staff, we extend …

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by Jon Craig