North Orange
Lifestyle
'New York State Of Mind' Birthplace For Sale In Highland Falls: See Inside 'New York State Of Mind' Birthplace For Sale In Highland Falls: See Inside
'New York State Of Mind' Birthplace For Sale In Highland Falls: See Inside The Hudson Valley home where Billy Joel wrote the iconic “New York State of Mind” is up for sale. Want to take a Greyhound on the Hudson River line? Consider 26 Kings Road your next stop. The Orange County estate, located in Highland Falls, which once was the summer home of American financier JP Morgan and the spot that inspired one of Billy Joel’s most iconic songs is up for sale — if you’ve got a cool $2.5 million to spare. Tucked away in the trees with a direct view of the Hudson River, the estate is made up of two lots: a main house with 4,288 square feet of room and a 1,577-squa…

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by Sophie Grieser
Nassau
Politics
Familiar Face Throws Hat In Ring For LI Congressional Seat Now Held By Embattled George Santos Familiar Face Throws Hat In Ring For LI Congressional Seat Now Held By Embattled George Santos
Familiar Face Throws Hat In Ring For LI Congressional Seat Now Held By Embattled George Santos Former New York Rep. Tom Suozzi is officially jostling for his old job, joining nearly two dozen other political hopefuls looking to ouster embattled Long Island Congressman George Santos from office in 2024. Suozzi, a Democrat who represented the 3rd District covering parts of Nassau County and Queens from 2016 to 2022, formally announced his run Tuesday, Oct. 10. “The madness in Washington, DC, and the absurdity of George Santos remaining in the United States Congress is obvious to everyone,” he said on X, formerly known as Twitter. Former New York Rep. Tom Suozzi.US House Office …

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by Michael Mashburn
Hudson
Lifestyle
Miss New Jersey, Hoboken Resident, Sets Sights On Miss USA Crown Miss New Jersey, Hoboken Resident, Sets Sights On Miss USA Crown
Miss New Jersey, Hoboken Resident, Sets Sights On Miss USA Crown Derby Chukwudi is proud to represent the Garden State. Chukwudi, a Hoboken resident, is Miss New Jersey 2023 and will be competing at the Miss USA pageant on Friday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. in Reno airing on The CW.  Chukwudi, will be competing against 50 other women (including Washington, D.C.'s winner) for the title. "It feels amazing," Chukwudi said of her title. "It's definitely been an honor to represent the state of New Jersey and be a beacon of hope and inspiration to young people. I am grateful for the opportunity. Wanting to step out of her comfort zone, Chukwudi, who was raised in N…

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by Sam Barron
New Haven
Business
Milford-Based Subway Announces Sale: Company Has 'Bright Future,' CEO Says Milford-Based Subway Announces Sale: Company Has 'Bright Future,' CEO Says
Milford-Based Subway Announces Sale: Company Has 'Bright Future,' CEO Says The iconic sandwich seller Subway, which is headquartered in Connecticut, has announced its sale to a private equity firm.  The New Haven County-based fast food company, which is headquartered in Milford, announced that it will be acquired by affiliates of Roark Capital on Thursday, Aug. 24.  In a statement, Subway officials said the sale would be a "major milestone" in the company's history. "This transaction reflects Subway's long-term growth potential, and the substantial value of our brand and our franchisees around the world," said Chief Executive Officer John Chid…

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by Ben Crnic
Ramapo
Lifestyle
Alexander Hamilton Family Estate In Sloatsburg Sells For $11M, Set To Become Luxury Spa Alexander Hamilton Family Estate In Sloatsburg Sells For $11M, Set To Become Luxury Spa
Alexander Hamilton Family Estate In Sloatsburg Sells For $11M, Set To Become Luxury Spa The Ranch, a health and wellness company that offers luxury spa retreats has purchased the Hudson Valley estate once owned by Alexander Hamilton's family called Table Rock for $11 million, with plans to offer wellness programs.  The company offers retreats in Malibu, California; Vail, Colorado; and Italy. The 200-acre estate, located in Rockland County in Sloatsburg, will be the company's first foray on the East Coast. “We wanted to respect and satisfy the ongoing demand from our East Coast guests to open a property closer to them," said  Alex Glasscock, f…

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by Kathy Reakes
Nassau
Politics
SanToast? Retired NYPD Detective Challenging Nassau Rep. George Santos To 'Return Integrity' SanToast? Retired NYPD Detective Challenging Nassau Rep. George Santos To 'Return Integrity'
SanToast? Retired Nypd Detective Challenging Nassau Rep. George Santos To 'Return Integrity' A familiar face with an impressive resume is taking on embattled Congressman George Santos, whose admitted lying streak and alleged criminal misconduct has left an indelible mark on New York -- and national -- politics. Republican Michael Sapraicone, a retired New York City Police Department detective and US Navy veteran, announced his campaign for the state’s 3rd Congressional District seat on Tuesday, July 25. The district, which the 35-year-old Santos won by seven points in 2022, represents parts of Nassau County and Queens. Related Report: Embattled Nassau Rep. George Santos 'Pr…

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by Michael Mashburn
Greenwich
News
ID Released For Riverside Man Struck, Killed By Train In Cos Cob ID Released For Riverside Man Struck, Killed By Train In Cos Cob
ID Released For Riverside Man Struck, Killed By Train In Cos Cob A man who was killed after being struck by a train in Fairfield County has been identified. Scott James Harrington, age 59, of Riverside, a hamlet of Greenwich, was struck near the Cos Cob station by a New York-bound train around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, confirmed MTA officials. Harrington was reportedly an employee at J.P. Morgan.  The train engineer was briefly hospitalized following the incident, officials said. The incident is under investigation by the MTA. 

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by Kathy Reakes