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Red Bank Woman Finishes Second On 'Jeopardy!' Red Bank Woman Finishes Second On 'Jeopardy!'
Red Bank Woman Finishes Second On 'Jeopardy!' Leslie Oakerson got a lot of clues right, but it wasn't enough when she appeared on the Wednesday, Sept. 10 edition of "Jeopardy!" The Red Bank woman finished in second place, winning $2,000. Oakerson, a financial services manager, got off to a strong start in the "Jeopardy!" round, getting her first five clues correct, dominating a category about "Downton Abbey,", finding herself in second place. An avid horseback rider, Oakerson struggled in "Double Jeopardy," only getting one clue correct and whiffing on two others, finding herself in third place, well behind the other two competitors.&…
Airbnb Expands With Private Cooking Experiences, Beauty Services In Major Update Airbnb Expands With Private Cooking Experiences, Beauty Services In Major Update
Airbnb Expands With Private Cooking Experiences, Beauty Services In Major Update Travelers can now book massages, makeup sessions, and chef-prepared meals in Airbnb rentals – or even at home. Airbnb launched its services and experiences features on Tuesday, May 13. The short-term vacation rental platform also unveiled a redesigned app in time for the summer. The new features are available in 260 cities for services and 650 cities for experiences. The features allow users to book professional offerings from within the app, even if that person isn't staying at an Airbnb. Airbnb Services allows guests to book things like spa treatments, photography sessions, professi…
Best Park & Date Night Activity In Westchester In 2024: Rockefeller State Park Preserve Best Park & Date Night Activity In Westchester In 2024: Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Best Park & Date Night Activity In Westchester In 2024: Rockefeller State Park Preserve We are thrilled to announce that Rockefeller State Park Preserve has been named Best Park and Date Night Activity in Westchester County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Nestled in the heart of Westchester County, Rockefeller State Park Preserve offers over 1,700 acres of stunning landscapes, featuring rolling hills, picturesque carriage roads, and serene woodlands, according to its website. You can enjoy leisurely strolls along the 45 miles of meticulously maintained carriage roads, birdwatching at the Swan Lake, or horseback riding amidst lush trails among many other activi…
Best Family Activity In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Gardnertown Farm Best Family Activity In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Gardnertown Farm
Best Family Activity In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Gardnertown Farm We are thrilled to announce that Gardnertown Farm has been named Best Family Activity in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, this riding center in Newburgh has been introducing riders of all ages to the joys of horseback riding since 1979—and it also sponsors an interscholastic polo team. With two spacious indoor arenas, two scenic outdoor facilities, and a grass field, the farm, run by the Dencker family, ensures year-round riding—no matter the season—per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Be…
$22.5M Hudson Valley Estate Anchored By Glass House Covers 127 Acres $22.5M Hudson Valley Estate Anchored By Glass House Covers 127 Acres
$22.5M Hudson Valley Estate Anchored By Glass House Covers 127 Acres For those who love horses and majestic vista views of water and woodlands, then an estate for sale in the region for $22 million should make them feel right at home. Zillow says the 127-acre estate is in East Dutchess County in Pine Plains. It features a house of glass with four bedrooms and a great room with 29-foot floor-to-ceiling glass flanked by fireplaces, a walnut chef's kitchen, and an expansive stone terrace.  The great room features walls of glass.  Zillow Below the terrace, you will find three ensuite bedrooms, a gym, a wine room, a mudroom, and an attache…
Pair Of Horseback Riders Injured In Hopkinton, Emergency Workers Respond Pair Of Horseback Riders Injured In Hopkinton, Emergency Workers Respond
Pair Of Horseback Riders Injured In Hopkinton, Emergency Workers Respond Two horseback riders were injured while riding on trails, according to officials.  The pair were riding on the trails behind Legacy South in Hopkinton, according to the Hopkinton Fire Department.  Multiple emergency crews arrived and began to extricate the injured riders from the trails. The injured ridersHopkinton Fire Department This is a developing situation. Check back here for updates as they are available. 
Here Are Trails, Hikes To Enjoy In, Around New Haven Here Are Trails, Hikes To Enjoy In, Around New Haven
Here Are Trails, Hikes To Enjoy In, Around New Haven New Haven is an exciting city with a rich cultural heritage and plenty more, but it’s also near beautiful parks that are perfect destinations for outdoors lovers looking to explore. Here are some of the best hiking trails in and around the Elm City. Partly within city limits, West Rock Ridge State Park has to be a stop for any outdoors lover.  From the top of the ridge, you’ll find spectacular views of New Haven Harbor and Long Island Sound.  The park offers hiking — with 21 miles of trails, mountain biking, fishing, boating, and horseback riding. If you're looking for something a lit…
Best York County Parks To Visit This Spring Best York County Parks To Visit This Spring
Best York County Parks To Visit This Spring Can warm, spring weather be here to stay? Then it’s definitely time to plan your visits to parks in York County. Located in southern York County, Codorus State Park offer thousands of acres of natural beauty. Amenities and activities available include boating, camping, hiking, swimming, playgrounds, picnic areas, and more.  Its biggest attraction is Lake Marburg. The lake's 26 miles of shoreline make it perfect for fishing or just taking a leisurely boat ride. John C. Rudy County Park in York offers a sand volleyball court, softball and soccer fields, horseshoe pits, and trails for runni…
$4.5 Million Stamford Farm Comes Complete With 9 Horses, Decades-Long History $4.5 Million Stamford Farm Comes Complete With 9 Horses, Decades-Long History
$4.5 Million Stamford Farm Comes Complete With 9 Horses, Decades-Long History A real estate listing for a farm promises more than just property, it provides an opportunity to carry on a decades-long Connecticut family tradition.  In Fairfield County, a 26-stall horse ranch called Mead Farm, situated on June Road in Stamford, offers everything a potential buyer could want for a rural escape, including nine horses. The farm, famous for horseback riding lessons, summer camps, and an "own a horse for a day" program, was listed for sale at $4.5 million on Wednesday, Feb. 8.  Check out our "Summer Horsemanship Riding Program" https://conta.cc/2LA2BO3 Posted by MEAD FA…
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Mom Tia Christie Dies Suddenly At Age 32 Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Mom Tia Christie Dies Suddenly At Age 32
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Mom Tia Christie Dies Suddenly At Age 32 Hunterdon County native and beloved mother Tia Marie Christie died suddenly in South Carolina on Oct. 24 at the age of 32. Born at Hunterdon Medical Center in Raritan Township, Christie grew up in Hunterdon County and most recently worked at Copper Hill Country Club in Ringoes, her obituary says. Christie was remembered as a creative soul who “constantly had a pen to paper, writing her heart out,” her memorial says. “Whether through journal entries, candid poetic works, or original music, Tia’s writing provided her with the opportunity to speak from the depths of her soul in a way that spo…
Popular Northern Westchester Teacher Dies Suddenly At Age 48 Popular Northern Westchester Teacher Dies Suddenly At Age 48
Popular Northern Westchester Teacher Dies Suddenly At Age 48 A popular Northern Westchester teacher died unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 22. Danielle Marie Coletta of Peekskill was 48 years old. She was a sixth-grade teacher at Mildred E. Strang Middle School in Yorktown. Her career began at Columbus Elementary School in Hawthorne, teaching second grade, followed by many years at Brookside Elementary School in Yorktown, as a third-grade teacher.  She attended George Washington Elementary School in Mohegan Lake, Copper Beech Middle School, and Walter Panas High School in Cortlandt Manor.  She graduated from Pace University in Pleasantville, …