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Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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Chinese Billionaire Fraudster's Former Mahwah Mansion Is Most Expensive NJ Listing At $33M Chinese Billionaire Fraudster's Former Mahwah Mansion Is Most Expensive NJ Listing At $33M Chinese Billionaire Fraudster's Former Mahwah Mansion Is Most Expensive NJ Listing At $33M
Chinese Billionaire Fraudster's Former Mahwah Mansion Is Most Expensive NJ Listing At $33M A historic Bergen County estate seized from a Chinese billionaire indicted in a $1 billion fraud scheme last year has become the most expensive residential listing in New Jersey, on the market for $33 million (scroll down to see the complete listing with photos). The Crocker Mansion, located at 675 Ramapo Valley Road in Mahwah, spans 50,000 square feet and sits on 12.5 gated acres. Originally built in 1907, the property features 21 bedrooms, a pool house, tennis courts, and a guest house. It was declared a historic landmark by Mahwah Township due to its unique place in local history. In Mar…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newton, MA
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Newton Richest Part Of Massachusetts, New Rankings Say Newton Richest Part Of Massachusetts, New Rankings Say Newton Richest Part Of Massachusetts, New Rankings Say
Newton Richest Part Of Massachusetts, New Rankings Say Ever wonder what the richest part of Massachusetts is? Brand-new rankings listing the richest municipality in each state reveal just that. Stacker said it used the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey Five-Year Data (as of August 2024) to calculate its rankings. "The 'richest town' can look quite different from state to state, with some being far wealthier than others," Stacker said. "Locations are ranked by median household income, with ties broken by the percentage of people annually earning more than $200,000," according to Stacker. "Any places with a population smaller …

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by Joe Lombardi
Middletown, NJ
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Jersey Shore Hotel Demolished For Townhouses Jersey Shore Hotel Demolished For Townhouses Jersey Shore Hotel Demolished For Townhouses
Jersey Shore Hotel Demolished For Townhouses A historic landmark on the Jersey Shore is no more. The White House Hotel was demolished on Monday, Nov. 13 after a judge ruled development could move forward — and multi-unit luxury townhouses are in the plans. Rocco Constantino "It was very sad," said Pat O'Keefe, a trustee with the Belmar Historical Society. "It was an impressive building."  Formerly known as the Cochran House, the private Victorian-era mansion dates back to the late 1800s and became the White House hotel around 1930, historical society trustees said O'Keefe drove past the hotel as demolition began but did not watc…

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by Jon Craig
New Haven, CT
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These Are New Haven's Iconic Streets These Are New Haven's Iconic Streets These Are New Haven's Iconic Streets
These Are New Haven's Iconic Streets Cities have their iconic streets. In New York, it’s Broadway, in London—Abbey Road, in Paris—the Champs Elysees, and in New Haven? It could be Chapel Street or its own Broadway or even Hillhouse Avenue. The Elm City boasts streets and neighborhoods that offer arts and culture, fantastically varied cuisine, shopping, parks, and historical landmarks.  Here are some of New Haven’s famous streets worth exploring: Running through downtown New Haven, parts of Chapel Street make up a 23-acre historical district that features an abundance of trendy cafes, restaurants, bars, boutiques, and other…

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by Daily Voice
Jersey City, NJ
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Historic Jersey City Matzo, Tea Factories Redeveloped In $121.5 Million Deal (PHOTOS) Historic Jersey City Matzo, Tea Factories Redeveloped In $121.5 Million Deal (PHOTOS) Historic Jersey City Matzo, Tea Factories Redeveloped In $121.5 Million Deal (PHOTOS)
Historic Jersey City Matzo, Tea Factories Redeveloped In $121.5 Million Deal (Photos) A luxury home developer is partnering with a New York City company to develop a Jersey City condominium community located in an area formerly home to the historic Manischewitz matzo factory and Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company warehouse. Toll Brothers and Sculptor Capital Management will be developing the 34-story 259-unit building at 151 Bay St., in Jersey City. Located within the Powerhouse Arts District in Jersey City, 151 Bay St. is being financed through a $121.5 million construction loan from Wells Fargo. The development will consist of 259 studio- to three-b…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Community Looks To Save Historic Madison Movie Theater From Demolition Community Looks To Save Historic Madison Movie Theater From Demolition Community Looks To Save Historic Madison Movie Theater From Demolition
Community Looks To Save Historic Madison Movie Theater From Demolition Concerned community members are looking to put a stop to the demolition of Madison's historic movie theater.  Saxum Real Estate, a Parsippany-based company, on Tuesday will present its redevelopment plans the Historic Preservation Commission. The company purchased the theater from Bow Tie Cinemas in February 2017. The commission must approve construction plans -- which include a mix of residential and commercial -- as the theater is designated as a historic building. A new theater along with apartments and retails stores have been proposed, TapInto reports. The Save Historic Madison …

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by Cecilia Levine