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Socialite Marylou Whitney’s ‘Majestic’ NY Estate With Chapel, 11-Car Garage Lists For $16M Socialite Marylou Whitney’s ‘Majestic’ NY Estate With Chapel, 11-Car Garage Lists For $16M
Socialite Marylou Whitney’s ‘Majestic’ NY Estate With Chapel, 11-Car Garage Lists For $16M Marylou Whitney’s stunning New York estate has hit the market nearly five years after the socialite and philanthropist’s death. Saratoga County’s “Cady Hill” – located in Saratoga Springs at 40 Geyser Road – officially listed for $16 million on Thursday, March 14. Situated on a massive 120 acres, the 6,200-square-foot mansion was built in 1851 and boasts seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. “Exquisite and majestic, the timeless and classic elegance of Cady Hill has been the scene of scores of social events and gatherings with family, friends, celebrities and politicians, many of which were …

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by Michael Mashburn
News
4 Drivers Injured In Crash At Raceway In Westchester After Leading Horse Stumbles 4 Drivers Injured In Crash At Raceway In Westchester After Leading Horse Stumbles
4 Drivers Injured In Crash At Raceway In Westchester After Leading Horse Stumbles Four drivers are recovering after being injured in a chain-reaction crash at a raceway in Westchester that began when a leading horse stumbled during a race.  The incident happened during the eighth race at the Yonkers Raceway on Friday, Nov. 17, when the leading horse in the race tripped and fell over, resulting in a collision that involved the trailing horses and drivers, according to a spokesperson for Empire City Casino by MGM Resort.  Although the horses involved in the race were found to be uninjured, four drivers sustained "varying degrees of injuries," the spokesperso…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
William Christopher, Supervisor At New York State Higher Education, Dies Suddenly At 57 William Christopher, Supervisor At New York State Higher Education, Dies Suddenly At 57
William Christopher, Supervisor At New York State Higher Education, Dies Suddenly At 57 Family and friends are mourning the death of a former state employee from Albany County. William Christopher, age 57, of Colonie, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 27, surrounded by his family, according to his obituary. Christopher spent nearly 30 years working as a supervisor at New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). The agency helps students who want to attend college by administering the state’s Tuition Assistance Program and more than 20 state scholarship and loan forgiveness programs, among other services. An avid fan of horse racing and football, Christoph…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Hudson Valley Locale Ranks Among Top 15 Small Towns To Visit In US, Smithsonian Says Hudson Valley Locale Ranks Among Top 15 Small Towns To Visit In US, Smithsonian Says
Hudson Valley Locale Ranks Among Top 15 Small Towns To Visit In US, Smithsonian Says Smithsonian Magazine has listed a Hudson Valley locale among the 15 best small towns to visit this year. The Village of Goshen, in Orange County, has a population of fewer than 5,400 residents. The magazine cited its scenic natural landscape and history of horse racing, noting that the town is known as the "Trotting Capital of the World."  The town has a Harness Racing Museum where visitors can learn about the history of the sport in the area and see artifacts. The magazine also said visitors can check out a number of family-owned businesses on the town's Main Street, along with …

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
MGM Gets Official OK To Buy Empire City Casino, Yonkers Raceway MGM Gets Official OK To Buy Empire City Casino, Yonkers Raceway
MGM Gets Official OK To Buy Empire City Casino, Yonkers Raceway MGM Resorts has officially been given the green light to purchase Empire City Casino and the adjacent Yonkers Raceway. The New York State Gaming Commission announced on Monday that it has approved the licenses to allow MGM to purchase the businesses for $850 million. The deal was originally expected to be approved earlier this month, but a vote was delayed before MGM could officially purchase the casino and racetrack from the Rooney family, which has owned it since the early 1970s. According to reports, MGM is likely looking to add a hotel and new entertainment facilities at the site,…

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by Zak Failla
News
28 Race Horses Killed In Hudson Valley Barn Fire 28 Race Horses Killed In Hudson Valley Barn Fire
28 Race Horses Killed In Hudson Valley Barn Fire This story has been updated. Twenty-eight race horses are dead after a large fire broke out at a Hudson Valley farm on Saturday morning. The barn is located behind the Mount Hope Training Center just north of I-84 in Orange County. The cause of the fire is under investigation. A barn worker saw the barn was on fire around 3 a.m., when he got up to feed the horses, according to the New York Post. He said the horses were "crying like babies." A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist the two trainers affected by the fire. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi