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Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics
Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics Homebuyers are increasingly considering political leanings when choosing neighborhoods, according to a brand-new report.  Real estate agents note that clients prioritize communities aligning with their political views, seeking compatibility beyond traditional factors like schools and safety, the Axios story says. This trend may lead to more politically homogeneous neighborhoods, potentially impacting local governance and community interactions. Additionally, new real estate platforms, such as Oyssey, provide insights into neighborhood political affiliations, further enabling buyers to…
Million-Dollar Views: Peek Inside Long Island's Most Expensive Homes That Sold In 2024 Million-Dollar Views: Peek Inside Long Island's Most Expensive Homes That Sold In 2024
Million-Dollar Views: Peek Inside Long Island's Most Expensive Homes That Sold In 2024 From waterfront estates with sprawling acreage to architectural masterpieces, Long Island saw some jaw-dropping real estate deals close in 2024. Here's a look at some of the most expensive homes that changed hands this year in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Sothebys Internaitonal Realty 155 Seascape Lane in Sagaponack – Sold for $24.9M in June 2024 6 bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms with undisclosed square footage on 1.09 acres overlooking Sagaponack Pond. From the Redfin listing: “Masterfully crafted by Faruk Yorgancioglu and thoughtfully designed to blend into its natural surroundings, th…
'Heinous, Dehumanizing:' Twin NYC Luxury Realtors Face Federal Sex Trafficking Charges 'Heinous, Dehumanizing:' Twin NYC Luxury Realtors Face Federal Sex Trafficking Charges
'Heinous, Dehumanizing:' Twin NYC Luxury Realtors Face Federal Sex Trafficking Charges Three luxury real estate agents and brothers known for operating in the New York City area are accused of drugging and raping numerous women dating back over a decade. Brothers Oren and Tal Alexander, founders of the real estate firm Official, and their brother Alon are charged with multiple counts of sex trafficking, according to a complaint filed in the Southern District of New York on Wednesday, Dec. 11. “The charges outlined in this indictment reflect some of the most heinous and dehumanizing crimes of sexual exploitation that our NYPD detectives investigate," NYPD Commissioner Jessica …
Murder Charges Rock Mangione Dynasty: Inside Accused CEO Killer's Elite Bloodline Murder Charges Rock Mangione Dynasty: Inside Accused CEO Killer's Elite Bloodline
Murder Charges Rock Mangione Dynasty: Inside Accused CEO Killer's Elite Bloodline Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old former Ivy Leaguer accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, hails from one of Maryland’s most prominent and influential families, known for their vast business holdings and political connections. ALSO SEE: Ivy-Educated Suspect May Have Spiraled After Traumatic Back Surgery Mangione, a Towson native, graduated as valedictorian from the prestigious Gilman School in Baltimore.  His grandfather, Nicholas Mangione, was a powerful real estate developer and co-founder of Lorien Health Services, a company operating nearly a dozen assisted-li…
Oceanfront Estate With 10 Bedrooms Among Long Island's Priciest Listings At $85M Oceanfront Estate With 10 Bedrooms Among Long Island's Priciest Listings At $85M
Oceanfront Estate With 10 Bedrooms Among Long Island's Priciest Listings At $85M Life’s a beach at this sprawling oceanfront estate in New York. Located on Long Island in the Southampton village of Sagaponack, 635 Daniels Lane is currently among the priciest residential listings in Nassau and Suffolk counties at $85 million. Clocking in at 13,690 square feet situated on more than 5 acres overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the coveted home boasts 10 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms. 635 Daniels Lane in Sagaponack. The Corcoran Group “Purchased over 60 years ago by real estate family scions, this owner carved out a generous slice of beachfront for himself and developed a m…
New York's Richard Gere Flips Middle Finger On 'Today' Show: Here's Why New York's Richard Gere Flips Middle Finger On 'Today' Show: Here's Why
New York's Richard Gere Flips Middle Finger On 'Today' Show: Here's Why Richard Gere began his latest appearance on the "Today" show with a gesture that had to be blurred.  The "An Officer and a Gentleman" actor, age 75, appeared on NBC's "Today" on Wednesday, Nov. 20, and started his interview with co-anchor Savannah Guthrie by giving a middle finger, according to a report by People. The gesture prompted shock from Guthrie, who joked, "You just did an obscene gesture on this family morning show! I'm bleeping you!"  If you're wondering why Gere chose to start off his appearance like that, it's because the show had just shown a clip from his new …
Dodgers Co-Owner Lists Mansion Near LI Sound For $19M, Includes Batting Cage, Bowling Alley Dodgers Co-Owner Lists Mansion Near LI Sound For $19M, Includes Batting Cage, Bowling Alley
Dodgers Co-Owner Lists Mansion Near LI Sound For $19M, Includes Batting Cage, Bowling Alley While Todd Boehly, co-owner of the Dodgers, cheers on his team in Los Angeles in Game 1 of the World Series against the Yankees on Friday, Oct. 25, real estate agents on the other side of the country will be working to sell his Fairfield County estate near the Long Island Sound.  The 51-year-old billionaire investor and media mogul has put his 10,000-square-foot Darien mansion on the market for $19 million, and the nearly 90-year-old home comes with all of the modern-day amenities you'd expect from a sports lover.  Related: Former New Canaan Home Of Paul Simon, Richard…
Billy Joel's 'MiddleSea' Waterfront NY Estate Listed For $49.9M Billy Joel's 'MiddleSea' Waterfront NY Estate Listed For $49.9M
Billy Joel's 'MiddleSea' Waterfront NY Estate Listed For $49.9M The Piano Man is downsizing. The iconic 75-year-old singer, songwriter, and pianist Billy Joel has just listed his sprawling waterfront estate on the north shore of Long Island for $49.9 million. Joel bought the estate, which he calls "MiddleSea," in Centre Island, a residential village in Oyster Bay, in 2002. The name is a clever play on words. Yes, it's located by the sea, but "Middle C" is also the first note learned by pianists. It's spread over 76 acres and has 18 bedrooms, 24 bathrooms, and four separate homes: the main house (a 20,000-square-foot red-brick m…
These Long Island Zip Codes Among Top 100 Most Expensive In US: New Rankings These Long Island Zip Codes Among Top 100 Most Expensive In US: New Rankings
These Long Island Zip Codes Among Top 100 Most Expensive In US: New Rankings New York is well-represented in brand-new rankings of the nation's 100 most expensive zip codes. Property Shark says it based the rankings on median sale prices based on closed home sales. The Hamptons’ Sagaponack (zip code 11962) and Water Mill (11976) rank as No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, with each just shy of $6 million, behind No. 1 Atherton, California, a San Francisco suburb.  NYC remains the top city for expensive real estate, claiming six of the country’s top 100 zips with TriBeCa’s 10013 in the lead at No. 23 nationally. One Westchester County municipality made the To…
New Movie About Donald Trump 'The Apprentice' Stars NY Native Sebastian Stan New Movie About Donald Trump 'The Apprentice' Stars NY Native Sebastian Stan
New Movie About Donald Trump 'The Apprentice' Stars NY Native Sebastian Stan Sebastian Stan is playing the role of a lifetime. The Rutgers University graduate who lived in Rockland County growing up, plays former President Donald Trump in the controversial new film, "The Apprentice" (click here for the trailer from Briarcliff Entertainment). The movie focuses on Trump's relationship with his lawyer, Roy Cohn, and how it helped him become a real estate tycoon in the 1980s and how using Cohn's bare-knuckle tactics helped shape his future political career. The movie has generated controversy for scenes where Trump rapes his first wife, Ivana, becomes addicted to diet …
$10M Discount: Long Island Estate With Rooftop Putting Green Gets Significant Price Cut $10M Discount: Long Island Estate With Rooftop Putting Green Gets Significant Price Cut
$10M Discount: Long Island Estate With Rooftop Putting Green Gets Significant Price Cut A brand-new ultra modern, oceanfront estate on Long Island has slashed its asking price by $10 million. Located in the Southampton hamlet of Bridgehampton, 165 Surfside Drive originally hit the market in October 2023 for $79.9 million. Now, just a year later, the sleek residence has dropped its price to $69.9 million. Situated on 1.5 acres with 125 feet of direct ocean frontage, the 8,600-square-foot abode includes eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms, according to the listing from Bespoke Real Estate. 165 Surfside Drive in Bridgehampton. Bespoke Real Estate “Set behind a gated entran…
Bethenny Frankel Lists $6M LI Estate Where She 'Spent The Pandemic' With Daughter Bethenny Frankel Lists $6M LI Estate Where She 'Spent The Pandemic' With Daughter
Bethenny Frankel Lists $6M LI Estate Where She 'Spent The Pandemic' With Daughter Bethenny Frankel is parting ways with the New York estate where she hunkered down during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 53-year-old Skinnygirl founder and “Real Housewives of New York City” alum listed her Long Island estate in the hamlet of Bridgehampton for just shy of $6 million. “Saying goodbye to my first Hamptons home,” Frankel captioned an Instagram post Friday, Sept. 13. She went on to say the house left her with many lasting memories and saved her during “a very challenging time.” “This house was where we spent the pandemic with my quaranteam of (daughter) Bryn and my fu…
Longtime NY Resident Catherine Zeta-Jones Posts Nude Photo: Here's Why Longtime NY Resident Catherine Zeta-Jones Posts Nude Photo: Here's Why
Longtime NY Resident Catherine Zeta-Jones Posts Nude Photo: Here's Why Longtime New York resident actress Catherine Zeta-Jones found a new meaning for the term "birthday suit" in a new social media post.  The 55-year-old actress posted a naked photo of herself on Instagram on Thursday, Sept. 25 to celebrate both her birthday and that of her husband, acclaimed actor Michael Douglas, who turned 80.  The post shows Zeta-Jones standing over a bathroom sink wearing nothing but her high heels. In the caption, the actress said the photo was "gift option two" for her husband, after golf balls. "After over 25 years of sharing my birthday day with my hu…
'Today' Show's Hoda Kotb Announces Exit To Spend Time With Kids At Suburban NY Home 'Today' Show's Hoda Kotb Announces Exit To Spend Time With Kids At Suburban NY Home
'Today' Show's Hoda Kotb Announces Exit To Spend Time With Kids At Suburban NY Home After more than five years as co-anchor, "Today" show fixture Hoda Kotb says she will be leaving to spend more time with her family in the suburbs. The 60-year-old Kotb announced her upcoming exit from NBC's "Today" during the show on Thursday morning, Sept. 26, saying on the show that she realized it was time "to try something new" during her 60th birthday celebration in August.  "I remembered standing outside looking at these beautiful bunch of people with these gorgeous signs, and I thought, 'This is what the top of the wave feels like for me.' And I thought it can't get better…
$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…
For Sale: Historic Long Island Church Hits Market For $425K For Sale: Historic Long Island Church Hits Market For $425K
For Sale: Historic Long Island Church Hits Market For $425K This Long Island real estate listing puts the “house” in house of worship. In Smithtown, the historic Trinity African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church building, located at 229 New York Avenue, is listed for $425,000. The church was built in 1910 on land that had long been a regular meeting spot for freed slaves, according to historian Noel Gish. The AME Church of Smithtown purchased the building from the town’s founding Smith family for one dollar in 1931. Laffey Real Estate Situated on a .14-acre lot, the 1,750-square-foot building features a spacious chapel room complete with seve…
$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, …
$15M Nassau County Home Built For French Royalty — No Really $15M Nassau County Home Built For French Royalty — No Really
$15M Nassau County Home Built For French Royalty — No Really It's a home that looks like it was plucked from Versaille and placed in New York. That's because it was.  "Haut Bois," a 108-year-old home in the exclusive town of Brookville on Long Island's Gold Coast was designed to look like Louis XIV Hunting Lodge, now known as the Palace of Versailles, the listing reads. This one-of-a-kind regal Brookville manor could be yours for $14.9 million.  Zillow The 18-room home sits on eight acres at the end of a private drive. It was originally built in 1916 and has undergone two major renovations in the past century.  Zillow Th…
Most Expensive Long Island Home Listings All Sold For Under Asking Price Most Expensive Long Island Home Listings All Sold For Under Asking Price
Most Expensive Long Island Home Listings All Sold For Under Asking Price These luxury homes on Long Island didn’t quite fetch the selling price their owners had hoped for. Of the 10 most expensive residential sales to close across Nassau and Suffolk counties since Wednesday, Aug. 28, all 10 sold for below asking price, data from Zillow shows. The most expensive listing – a one-bedroom, three-bathroom ranch on 1.62 acres in Great Neck that was listed for $7.8 million – closed on Wednesday, Aug. 28, for $6.5 million, 16-percent under asking. The cheapest of the 10 – a six-bedroom, six-bathroom newer build on one acre in Woodbury that had sought $3.495 million – c…
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…
Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide From Manhasset Raked In Millions As Agent Of Chinese Government: Feds Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide From Manhasset Raked In Millions As Agent Of Chinese Government: Feds
Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide From Manhasset Raked In Millions As Agent Of Chinese Government: Feds This story has been updated. A former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is accused of acting as an agent for the Chinese government. Long Island residents Linda Sun, age 41, and her husband Chris Hu, age 40, were arrested at their Manhasset home on Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, on charges of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act, money laundering, and related charges. According to federal prosecutors, Sun – who served as Hochul’s deputy chief of staff before being fired in 2023 – engaged in numerous political activities at the behest of Chinese government …
Ex-Long Island Attorney Who Stole $800K From Clients Gets Prison Time Ex-Long Island Attorney Who Stole $800K From Clients Gets Prison Time
Ex-Long Island Attorney Who Stole $800K From Clients Gets Prison Time A former New York attorney is heading to prison after confessing that he stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from his clients. Former Long Island resident Douglas Valente, age 57, now of Florida, was sentenced to between one and four years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Aug. 22. Prosecutors said Valente, the former principal attorney at the Valente Law Group in Stony Brook, stole more than $800,000 from three former clients by taking money from his escrow account. Earlier Report: Former NY Attorney Stole Nearly $1M From Clients, DA Says Among the victims was a cl…
$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…
'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…
Hudson Valley Estate Where Billy Joel Created One Of His Biggest Hits Now On Market Hudson Valley Estate Where Billy Joel Created One Of His Biggest Hits Now On Market
Hudson Valley Estate Where Billy Joel Created One Of His Biggest Hits Now On Market A historic estate for sale in the Hudson Valley is known for its second floor, where much-loved Long Island musician Billy Joel found inspiration in the 70s for his legendary song "New York State Of Mind." Nestled on the Hudson River near West Point in Orange County, the $1.99 million Highland Falls estate at 26 Kings Road, known as "Overlook," was also where Joel wrote "Summer, Highland Falls" and other famous hits. Joel rented the home long-term after his return from Los Angeles, and is said to have found inspiration from the sheer beauty of the area and the comfort of that second-floor r…
Fashion Designer Kenneth Cole Lists Westchester Estate For $22M: Report Fashion Designer Kenneth Cole Lists Westchester Estate For $22M: Report
Fashion Designer Kenneth Cole Lists Westchester Estate For $22M: Report After several decades, famed fashion designer Kenneth Cole has decided to list his more-than-century-old Westchester estate where he raised his children, according to reports.  Cole, who owns the global Kenneth Cole Productions fashion company, has listed his Purchase estate for $22 million with Pat Hirsch at Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty and Leslie McElwreath at Sotheby’s International Realty-Greenwich, according to a new report by Bloomberg.  The almost 12,000-square-foot estate, which dates back to 1912 and is located on Purchase Street, has seven bedrooms, six ba…
178-Acre Entertainment Complex With Racetracks, Pool Among Priciest NY Listings 178-Acre Entertainment Complex With Racetracks, Pool Among Priciest NY Listings
178-Acre Entertainment Complex With Racetracks, Pool Among Priciest NY Listings To call this sprawling, storied estate an entertainer’s dream would be an understatement. Schenectady County’s Indian Lookout Country Club – located in Pattersonville at 1142 Batter Street – is currently among the most expensive listings in the Capital Region at $3.5 million. For over four decades, the 178-acre outdoor entertainment complex has welcomed countless guests for concerts, weddings, motocross races, Harley Rendezvous events, and more, according to the listing from eXp Realty. eXp Realty In addition to the two main houses, the rural retreat boasts multiple stages, racetrac…
$10M Long Island Home Promises 'Privacy, Elegance, Serenity' $10M Long Island Home Promises 'Privacy, Elegance, Serenity'
$10M Long Island Home Promises 'Privacy, Elegance, Serenity' An estate offering sprawling bay views, lush greenery, and a modern finish is on the market – if you’ve got a few million to spare. The home at 18 Hicks Lane in Sands Point is a “secluded Oasis” waiting for its next owners. On the market for $9.9 million, the seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom home sits on a 5.7-acre lot at the end of a long driveway. Inside, it boasts 8,100 square feet of roomy, airy living space with a modern touch. The “architecturally bold” interior includes an open staircase, three fireplaces, a gym, an atrium, and a wall of glass windows overlooking Manhasset Bay, wh…
Food Network Chef Nancy Fuller Lists 'Extraordinary’ Historic Hudson Valley Farmhouse For $4M Food Network Chef Nancy Fuller Lists 'Extraordinary’ Historic Hudson Valley Farmhouse For $4M
Food Network Chef Nancy Fuller Lists 'Extraordinary’ Historic Hudson Valley Farmhouse For $4M If this spectacular New York farmhouse looks familiar, there’s a reason for that. Food Network star and chef Nancy Fuller is parting ways with her historic Hudson Valley estate, located in Columbia County outside the city of Hudson. Asking price? $3.995 million. The 75-year-old Fuller, who co-owns Ginsberg’s Foods and appears as a judge on the Food Network competition series "Holiday Baking Championship," has filmed more than 80 episodes of her own show, “Farmhouse Rules” at the property, known locally as Locust Dale Farm. Situated on 143 “peaceful farmland” acres, the impressive residen…
$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,…
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…