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Renovation
Ringwood-Wanaque, NJ
Business
Shuttered Ringwood Stop & Shop Replaced By New Grocery Store Facing Multi-Million-Dollar Revamp
A brand-new grocery store has replaced Stop & Shop in Passaic County, which was among 32 of underperforming stores in the region, and 10 in New Jersey, that closed. The Fresh Grocer, a division of Wakefern operated by the Inserra Family, opened to an enthusiastic crowd at Ringwood’s Fieldstone Park Shopping Center on Friday, Nov. 8. The supermarket’s grand opening saw a strong turnout from the community, who gathered to welcome the new addition to the neighborhood just two weeks after Stop&Shop closed its doors. The Fresh Grocer is set to undergo a multi-million dollar r…
New Canaan, CT
Real Estate
Former New Canaan Home Of Paul Simon, Richard Gere Sells For Second Time In 2 Years
A Connecticut estate once home to both singer-songwriter Paul Simon and actor Richard Gere has sold for tens of millions of dollars for the second time in two years. The 32-acre Fairfield County property, located at 82 Brookwood Ln. in New Canaan, sold on Thursday, Oct. 10 for $10.75 million, according to the town's property records. The home was last purchased for $10.8 million through the Kensho Trust in July 2022 by the 75-year-old Gere, known for "Pretty Woman" and "An Officer and a Gentleman." He had intended to turn part of the property into a farm and harvest mushrooms, h…
Atlantic City, NJ
News
'Our Number One Jewel': Atlantic City Aquarium Reopening Delayed Again, Renovations Wrapping Up
Significant progress has been made in renovating the Atlantic City Aquarium but the long-delayed reopening has been pushed back once again, officials said. The North New Hampshire Avenue aquarium is now expected to reopen in December, Mayor Marty Small Sr. said at a news conference on Monday, Sept. 30. Earlier in the year, the city twice announced the facility would reopen in September and right before the Fourth of July. The renovations have faced many delays due to funding and supply chain issues, along with crews discovering worse conditions than previously expected l…
Oyster Bay, NY
Real Estate
$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…
Suffern, NY
News
Newly Renovated I-87 Service Area In Sloatsburg Reopened
The New York State Thruway Authority announced the reopening of a newly renovated service area in Hudson Valley. The service area in Rockland County in Sloatsburg is on I-87 northbound between Exit 15A and Exit 16. According to the State Thruway Authority, it is the 19th location overall to open and the first of four to undergo extensive renovations as part of the $450 million private investment to redevelop and modernize all 27 service areas. Featuring two floors and more than 31,000 square feet, the Sloatsburg Service Area is the largest of the 27 service areas on the NYS Thruway s…
Great Neck, NY
Real Estate
$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, …
Hartford, CT
News
4 Historic Hartford Homes Moving To Make Way For Parking Garage
If you think you are seeing things when four historic homes roll by you on a Connecticut roadway, don't worry. They are being moved to make room for a new 9-story parking garage. The move will occur in Hartford on Thursday, Aug. 29, causing traffic to be a mess in certain parts of town. Monica Buchanan of Connecticut Children's, one of the groups building the garage, said the four historic homes from Lincoln Street will be relocated to new locations within Hartford to make way for a new 9-story, $60M parking garage. The garage will serve Connecticut Children’s patient families, team m…
Nyack-Valley Cottage, NY
Real Estate
Nyack Home With Stunning Views Of Hudson River Hits Market For $4.495 Million
If you need a luxury weekend pad only 35 minutes from Manhattan, then a Hudson Valley home that's hit the market with views of the Hudson River from every room is the place for you. Located in Rockland In Nyack/Grandview, the Landing is a 4,800-square-foot estate with four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a wall of glass facing the water on multiple levels, with an elevator on every floor, according to Zillow. It's listed at $4.495 million. Zillows touts that the property offers it all: an inground pool with a spa, a long dock with a sandy beach, a complete gym, and a viewing room. And t…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Real Estate
Groundbreaking To Be Held For New Event Space At 'Samurai Farmhouse' In Hawthorne
A site once home to a hibachi restaurant for more than 45 years in Northern Westchester will soon be converted into a resort-like events space. A groundbreaking for the Le Setai special event space, to be located at the former Gasho of Japan restaurant in Hawthorne at 6 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), will be held on Thursday, Aug. 15 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event space will be the latest use of the former Gasho building, which was made to resemble a 16th-century "samurai farmhouse" and housed the restaurant for more than 45 years, according to developers. The "reso…
New Canaan, CT
Police & Fire
Missing Man Found Dead In Wooded Area In New Canaan
A missing Fairfield County man was found dead in a wooded area during a search by police. The incident occurred in New Canaan shortly after 12 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9. According to Lt. Marc DeFelice of the New Canaan Police, during the late evening hours of Monday, July 08, the New Canaan Police Department began assisting the Stamford Police Department in a missing persons investigation. The missing person, a Stamford man, was last reported seen working at a house under renovation during the afternoon hours in New Canaan, DeFelice said. During a search of the area, DeFelice said the…
Newark, NJ
Real Estate
Million-Dollar Listing: $1M Montclair Mansion Has Private Balcony, Gardens With Gazebo
A million dollar mansion has hit the market in Montclair. The Colonial home at 5 Franklin Pl. has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and is "20 years young," reads the listing. Represented by Elizabeth Morris & Vikram Vasisht of The Liz + Vikram Team, the house introduces itself with a circular driveway, and has a main level with a double height foyer. Inside you'll find a formal living room with French doors, a large family room, a newly renovate chef's kitchen, a powder room, and a home office, according to the listing. 5 Franklin Place in Montclair. Prominent Properties SI…
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
News
Late-Night Fire Guts Kitchen Of Sussex County Deli
A popular Sussex County bagel shop is temporarily closed following a late-night fire. A fire broke out just before 10 p.m. Friday, June 14 at Firehouse Bagel on the 300 block of Route 206, the Frankford Township Fire Department said. Heavy smoke billowed from the back of the building and the call was upgraded to a second-alarm. Multiple fire companies worked for nearly two hours to knock down and contain the blaze. The scene was cleared shortly after midnight. While no injuries were reported, the bagel shop remains closed for renovation. "Thank you all so much for the love," the bagel sh…
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
News
Long-Delayed Reopening Of Atlantic City Aquarium Pushed Back Again
After four years of delays, visitors will have to wait a few more months to return to the Atlantic City Aquarium. The North New Hampshire Avenue aquarium will reopen in September, the city said. Mayor Marty Small Sr. previously said in February that the facility would reopen on Monday, July 1. City spokesperson Andrew Kramer said city council passed resolutions on Wednesday, June 12 to award contracts for improvements to the city's exterior, including a new mural. "Based on the information we were given earlier in the year, it looked like July 1st was a reasonable reopening date…
Newark, NJ
News
Long-Vacant North Jersey Movie Theater Finally Getting Its Happily Ever-After
After several years of vacancy, a Montclair movie theater will soon be brought back to life. The Tudor-style Bellevue Theater in Upper Montclair has sat vacant since the prior operator's lease ended 2017, but at a meeting on Monday, June 10, redevelopment plans were unanimously approved. Bellevue Theater in Montclair. Google Maps The plans call for transitioning one of the four theaters into retail, there by connecting Upper Montclair Plaza to the retail of Bellevue, "a great win for all," said a spokesperson for RHG Architects + Design, who are working on the project. The…
Stamford, CT
Business
Renovations Begin On Stamford Market
Updates have begun on a Fairfield County Grade A Market to enhance the shopping experience and bring the store up to date. The renovations will update the Stamford store's interior decor and refresh the produce, seafood, floral, and meat departments. The store, located at 563 Newfield Ave., will also feature new fresh-prepared grab-and-go meal options. The market will remain open during the renovation, and store officials said work is expected to be completed by summer. “Our Newfield Avenue Grade A Market has been a staple in the Newfield-Turn of River neighborh…
Middletown, NJ
Lifestyle
Asbury Park Concert Venue Plans To Reopen After Severe Flood Damage
A popular Asbury Park concert venue is getting ready to rock again more than six months after it was severely damaged by flooding. House of Independents posted a teaser photo on Instagram on Wednesday, Apr. 10. The post hinted at a summer reopening and said a "2.0" version of the Cookman Avenue venue was "now loading." Elizabeth-based music event production company Concert Crave posted its own tease on Instagram hyping up the relaunch of House of Independents. A video showed a small peek at some of the renovations inside the concert hall. View this post on Instagram …
Dorchester, MA
Real Estate
$32M Listing: Former College Dorms For Sale On Picturesque Mass Street
A set of brownstones, which used to be college dorms, are being sold on a scenic Massachusetts street. Just three blocks away from the Boston Public Garden, 125-127 Commonwealth Avenue is a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” according to its listing – but it’ll cost you a pretty penny. The $32.5 million property is comprised of two contiguous brownstones standing five stories tall with Gilded Age details and a combined 16,500 square feet of space. The property has plenty of Gilded Age details and carvings. Zillow/Paul Gleason, Fairfield Realty Though the building is currently l…
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
News
Atlantic City Aquarium Nears Reopening
After sitting closed for nearly four years, the Atlantic City Aquarium seems like it's about to welcome visitors back soon. Mayor Marty Small Sr. is expected to announce the aquarium's reopening date during his State of the City Address on Friday, Feb. 2, officials said. The speech will be during the Metropolitan Business and Citizens Association Foundation Winter Luncheon at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. The aquarium on Gardner's Basin in the city's north end has been closed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. According to the aquarium's Facebook…
Ossining, NY
Real Estate
Unique Fixer-Upper: $2.9M Abercrombie Castle Up For Sale In Ossining
If you're looking for your next big project and have millions of dollars to spend, consider investing in a castle located on a nearly 50-acre property in Northern Westchester in need of some serious renovations. The castle, located on a 49.6-acre property in Ossining at 249 Croton Dam Rd., was built in 1927 by David T. Abercrombie, who was one of the founders of the popular clothing brand Abercrombie & Fitch, and is now up for sale for $2.9 million. According to the property's Zillow listing, the castle was designed by Abercrombie's architect wife, Lucy Abbot C…
Norwalk, CT
Business
Historic Norwalk Bank Building Reimagined Into Healthcare/Banking Center
A historic Fairfield County bank building has been transformed into a modern state-of-the-art medical facility, with easy access for residents, while maintaining a branch of the bank inside. The transformation took place in Norwalk at Wells Fargo Bank at 637 West Ave. in Norwalk for Stamford Health, said Michael Serrao, chief operating officer of Seligson Properties. The $20 million renovation was designed to reposition the existing three-story, 27,000 square-foot building built in 1955 into 24,000 square feet of medical office space for multi-specialty care and physical therapy on the…
Albany, NY
Business
Look Inside 'Reimagined' Albany Airport Following Planned $100M Makeover
New video is offering a glimpse of what travelers can expect following a planned massive renovation project at Albany International Airport. A fly-through video shared by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office Thursday, Nov. 9, shows the interior upgrades planned as part of a $100 million revitalization project aimed at modernizing entranceways, expanding the security area, and adding more seating. The makeover will also see the addition of a children’s play zone, new green spaces, and an expanded airside marketplace, along with updated conference facilities and a public art area. ‘To New Heights’:…
Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
Public Park Torn Up By ATVs, Dirt-Bikes In Yonkers: Suspects At Large
Police are searching for suspects who damaged a park in Westchester that was already under renovation by driving all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes over a field, leaving a number of tread marks. The incident happened over Memorial Day weekend at Redmond Park in Yonkers on Cook Avenue, Yonkers Police reported on Tuesday, May 30. According to authorities, the trespassers tore up the park's field with ATVs and dirt bikes. The resulting damage will likely delay the reopening of the park, which was already under renovation. Investigators are now working to find the suspects w…
Kingston, NY
Real Estate
Brand-New TV Show Helps Families Find Their Hudson Valley Dream Homes
Television’s newest home improvement show will feature a familiar backdrop to New Yorkers. HGTV’s “Small Town Potential” will follow along as life partners Davina Thomasula and Kristin Leitheuser help families find - and renovate - their dream homes in the Hudson Valley. In each episode, real estate agent and designer Thomasula comes up with a “timeless design plan” complemented by the area’s natural surroundings, while contractor Leitheuser brings the vision to life with her master carpenter dad Don, according to the network. The couple is no stranger to the region. Leitheuser grew up in…
Hudson, NY
Lifestyle
New Waterfront Restaurant In Capital Region Praised For 'Awesome Service, Great Food'
After years of renovation and development work, a new tavern overlooking the Hudson River has finally opened its doors, serving up colorful cocktails, wood-fired pizza, and “elevated” pub food. Greene County eatery Patrick Henry’s, located in Coxsackie at 48 South River Street, welcomed its first diners on Friday, April 7. The restaurant occupies a historic, 1908 building that began as a mercantile exchange before later incarnations as Tom’s Cabin, Costello’s, and then the original Patrick Henry’s from 1970 until the 2010’s, owner Dominick Purnomo said on Facebook. “After an incredible a…
Fairfax, VA
News
Building Under Renovation Collapses In DC
A building under renovation collapsed Tuesday, April 11 in Northwest DC. The 2-story structure on the 4000 Block of Chesapeake Street NW partially came down in the morning, causing a massive dust cloud in the area, a witness tells NBC Washington. Partial Structural Collapse: 4000 Block of Chesapeake Street NW. Two story commercial structure under renovation. All workers accounted for. No injuries. pic.twitter.com/LCnK7mARJO — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) April 11, 2023 No injuries were reported and all workers were accounted for.
Dorchester, MA
Neighbors
Mayor Wu Prioritizes Rent Control, Green Housing In Boston 2023 Agenda
Rent control and affordable housing are top priorities for the City of Boston's 2023-2024 legislative agenda, according to the mayor's office. Mayor Michelle Wu is continuing her push for fair and accessible housing according to the agenda posted by the mayor's office on Friday, Jan. 20, building on Wu's previous housing-focused initiatives. The agenda's proposals would amend state laws if passed and include initiatives for transportation, early education, climate, and planning and development in addition to housing. Wu's administration is focusing on building wealth in communities …
Massapequa, NY
Business
'An Even Better Experience': Jones Beach Theater To Get Multimillion-Dollar Upgrade (
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Summer concerts at Long Island staple Jones Beach Theater are about to get a whole lot better thanks to a massive renovation project in the works. Live Nation Entertainment is making a multimillion-dollar investment that’s meant to improve the concert-going experience at the 70-year-old outdoor amphitheater, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday, Oct. 21. Planned upgrades include a new entrance for a more “seamless entry” into the venue, as well as a new plaza that will feature local food and beverages. The venue will also see a 20-percent increase in bathrooms, with current restrooms also …
Lyndhurst, NJ
News
Fire Races Through North Arlington Home Under Renovation
Firefighters doused a stubborn blaze that ravaged a North Arlington home that neighbors said was being renovated. The fire ignited in the two-story, wood-frame home on Union Avenue between 3rd and 4th streets shortly before 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22. It quickly went to three alarms, spreading from the first floor through the attic, followed by a fourth bell for coverage. The inner stairs were compromised, forcing firefighters up ladders at the Union Avenue home in North Arlington.Tony Greco The inner stairs were compromised, forcing firefighters to climb onto the roof over the firs…
Bergenfield, NJ
Business
North Jersey Stop & Shop Unveils Revamped Store (
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A Bergen County Stop & Shop has reopened after a renovation. The newly-remodeled store on Washington Avenue in Dumont is noticeably brighter, more modern, and offers new features. They're all centered around delivering fresh, healthy, and convenient options made to make grocery shopping easier. Highlights of the remodeled Dumont store include: Expanded produce department offering more ways to eat healthily Remodeled bakery department complete with delicious cakes, cupcakes, and other treats Upgraded seafood departments with a service case that offer fresh filets An updated deli …
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Business
Small Cinema, Big Upgrades: PA Movie Theater Reopens After 12 Years
The Broad Theater in Souderton is back to its cinematic glory. The once-single-screen movie theater that opened in 1922 and shut in 2006 has reopened following a series of renovations. It's all thanks to Kyle Hoff and Charlie Crown, who bid $151,000 on the vacant building shell in in 2018, following a failed restoration attempt by the Broad Entertainment Group, their website says. Broad has two theaters on the first floor and one on the second floor. The first-floor theaters have 136 seats, the upstairs theater has 51. Upgrades include digital projectors, Dolby 7.1 surround sound, and st…
North Hunterdon, NJ
News
Hackettstown McDonald's Closing For Major Upgrades
McDonald’s in Hackettstown will soon close for renovations. Kiosk ordering, a tandem drive-thru with digitalized menu boards as well as both interior and exterior updates are all planned for the Mountain Avenue restaurant. The store’s last day of operation before the “McRenovation” closure begins is Sunday, WRNJ reports. A new PlayPlace with digital and interactive games is also in the works. The store is scheduled to reopen sometime in the middle of October. Meanwhile, other nearby McDonald’s locations can be found on International Dr S. in Mount Olive Township and on Route 206 at the S…
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