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'Shangri-La' Estate Listed At $33M In Brookville
A luxurious estate on Long Island, featuring two pools, ponds, a greenhouse, and more, is on the Long Island market — all for a cool $33.5 million.
One Dupont Court in the village of Brookville, dubbed “Shangri-La” by listers for its idyllic and tranquil grounds, is looking for its next owner.
Sitting on 21.86 acres, the eight-bedroom, 13-bath home was designed by architectural firm Shope Reno Wharton, known for its luxurious and artistic elements.
The estate sits covered in ivy and stone at the end of a long drive and the trees surrounding the property seem to make it seem as if it's in…
23-Year-Old Putnam County Woman Remembered For Her 'Desire To Help Others'
As family and friends say a final goodbye to a 23-year-old woman from the region who died after being struck in the head by a passing train, she is being remembered for her desire to help others.
Putnam County resident, Hope Mantovi, of Mahopac, was struck around 8:30 p.m., Saturday, March 19, in Woodlawn in the Bronx, said Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials.
Mantovi died on Friday, April 8, at St. Barnabas Hospital from injuries incurred during the accident.
"Hope’s thoughtful and kind nature and overwhelming desire to help others has transcended her life on earth," her obit…
Wissahickon High School Grad Ian M. Brooks Dies, 33
Ian M. Brooks of Brooklyn, NY, formerly of Gwynedd Valley, PA died Feb. 28, 2021. He was 33 years old.
Born in Doylestown, PA, Brooks worked as an Architect for Hill West Architects in New York City up until his death, his obituary says.
He graduated from Wissahickon High School in 2006, the University of Pittsburgh, and the City College of New York where he earned his Master’s Degree in Architecture, his obit says.
Brooks' obituary remembered him as "an athletically gifted skier, wakeboarder and cyclist."
Brooks is survived by his parents Bruce E. and Joan V. (Klumpp) Brooks of Gwynedd V…
Two Connecticut Towns Among 50 Best Places To Live In America
Two Connecticut communities have made it onto Money magazine’s list of the best 50 places in the US to live in 2020.
Monye’s ranking seemed to favor small cities and medium- to large-sized towns. In Connecticut, South Windsor and Cheshire made the top 50.
The magazine’s ranking took into account crime rates, median household income, diversity, local economy, cost of living, health and safety, weather, lifestyle, and entertainment.
South Windsor ranked the 12th best place to live in America. Money cited the town’s public parks, farms, stable economy, and architecture.
Cheshire came in at …
