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40 gift ideas for every type of Valentine

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February 9, 2024

40 gift ideas for every type of Valentine

Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to give your loved one something they will really appreciate. It could be candy and flowers – but it could also be something that, at first glance, doesn’t seem like a Valentine’s Day gift. The point is to get them something that they’ll want, like, and use. With that in mind, we’re suggesting a variety of Valentine’s Day gift ideas that are sure to please.
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22 unexpected NYC date ideas for the offbeat romantic

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February 8, 2024

22 unexpected NYC date ideas for the offbeat romantic

By Michelle Cohen

When February arrives, we're reminded that love is, in fact, in the air, filling our inboxes with a never-ending litany of ways to summon Cupid's attention, from expensive restaurant seatings to every bloom and bonbon that will fit in a heart-shaped box. If you're looking for a romantic New York City (or nearby) date idea with a bit more thought behind it, check out our love-infused list.
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January 24, 2024

Neighborhood insider: Lyon Porter on Williamsburg’s evolving identity and enduring charm

By Michelle Cohen

New York City's most successful real estate agents make it their business to know the city's highlights, hot spots, secrets, and specialties; many are NYC natives or longtime residents whose love for the city's streets and avenues predated their career choice. We've asked top agents to tell us about their favorite neighborhoods and share their insider picks. Read on for a longtime resident's view of Williamsburg: Lyon Porter, Associate Real Estate Broker with Compass, explains how the popular Brooklyn neighborhood has grown and evolved with him.
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NYC’s coziest spots to escape the cold weather

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January 18, 2024

NYC’s coziest spots to escape the cold weather

By Aaron Ginsburg

Winter is here, and New Yorkers are hunkering down for the cold and dark months to come. But regardless of how terrible the season can be, New Yorkers still want to go out and do things. Ahead, here are some of the city's coziest places to spend the cold months ahead, from rustic bars with fireplaces to the Koneko cat cafe.
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Asking $1.9M, this Hudson Valley home once hosted George Washington

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December 4, 2023

Asking $1.9M, this Hudson Valley home once hosted George Washington

By Michelle Cohen

It's not often that "pre-war" refers to the 1700s. This cozy historic home in the Rockland County hamlet of Palisades (formerly known as Snedens Landing) lays claim to hosting George Washington at a 1780 dinner–along with Marquis de Lafayette and Baron von Steuben–during the Revolutionary War. Asking $1,895,000, the quaint Meeting House, as it is called, constructed of local stone, is ready for a new round of celebrity guests with a rambling, shaded front porch, five fireplaces, and a country kitchen.
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Artist Jasper Johns’ former home and studio in the Hudson Valley is back on the market for $750K

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November 21, 2023

Artist Jasper Johns’ former home and studio in the Hudson Valley is back on the market for $750K

By Michelle Cohen

The former Hudson Valley home of American artist Jasper Johns is back on the market with a bigger price tag. The home was originally listed for $600,000 in May, but the buyer was unable to close. The new $750,000 ask "reflects the tremendous demand for the home following its brief time on the market," according to Richard Ellis, owner of Ellis Sotheby's International Realty. Located at 160 West Main Street, the property, built in the 1930s, includes a spacious art studio, a detached garage, and a separate efficiency guest house, surrounded by stone walls and tall grasses that sheltered one of the most influential artists of our time.
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Coney Island celebrates 200th birthday by displaying its oldest artifact

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October 26, 2023

Coney Island celebrates 200th birthday by displaying its oldest artifact

By Aaron Ginsburg

Celebrate Coney Island's 200th anniversary by honoring the neighborhood's oldest surviving artifact this weekend. The Coney Island History Project, located at 3059 West 12th Street next to the entrance to Deno's Wonder Wheel Park, is displaying the 200-year-old Coney Island Toll House sign from 1823. The artifact will be on view on Saturday, October 28, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
MORE ON CONEY ISLAND's 200-YEAR HISTORY HERE

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September 27, 2023

60 useful gifts for college students

By Terri Williams

It can be challenging to find the best gifts for college students. Admittedly, it helps to know their preferences and favorites. However, some gifts are automatically a good idea because they’re practical and functional. Other gifts are a no-brainer because everyone loves them. We’ve included a variety of functional, practical, and fun gifts to help you find something that your college student will love.
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4 NYC seafood spots that will make you feel like you’re on vacation

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August 16, 2023

4 NYC seafood spots that will make you feel like you’re on vacation

By Lidia Ryan

Nothing says summer in the Northeast like sitting by the water with fresh seafood and a cold drink. Lobster rolls, oysters, and steamers on the coast probably conjure up images of weekends in the Hamptons, Cape Cod, or Maine, but there are some hidden gems right here in New York City that will make you feel like you’re on a summer getaway — and you don’t even have to battle that weekend traffic. Here are four spots to check out while summer is still in full swing.
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The 13 best things to do in Coney Island

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May 23, 2023

The 13 best things to do in Coney Island

By Aaron Ginsburg

Nicknamed the People's Playground, Coney Island has been the summer getaway of choice for generations of New Yorkers. Located on the southern shores of Brooklyn, the seaside destination is best known for its world-famous amusement district, which contains iconic attractions like the Brooklyn Cyclone roller coaster, Deno's Wonder Wheel, and the Coney Island Circus Sideshow. The neighborhood offers visitors unforgettable experiences on exhilarating amusement park rides, classic carnival-style treats, and a chance to soak up some sun on the beach. From strolling down the boardwalk and riding the 100-year-old Cyclone to seeing sharks up close at the New York Aquarium, here are some things to do when visiting Coney Island this summer.
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Bill Murray’s former 19th-century home in Snedens Landing asks $2M

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March 16, 2023

Bill Murray’s former 19th-century home in Snedens Landing asks $2M

By Devin Gannon

A 150-year-old Gothic Revival-style New York home that once belonged to actor Bill Murray is for sale. Built in the late 1860s, the charming four-bedroom abode at 124 Washington Spring Road sits within Snedens Landing, a quiet hamlet in Rockland County known for its many celebrity residents and Revolutionary War history. Murray lived at the home for several years during the 1980s before selling it in 1990, according to the New York Post. The home, known as "The Manse," is asking $2,075,000.
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50 Valentine’s Day gifts that are not roses and candy

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February 8, 2023

50 Valentine’s Day gifts that are not roses and candy

By Terri Williams

First, let’s dispel a Valentine’s Day gift myth: you really don’t have to buy roses, candy, and lingerie every year. Take this opportunity to get a gift your loved one will really appreciate - and for more than just a few hours or a few days. In fact, with the right long-term gift, they’ll think of your thoughtfulness every time they use that item - and what’s more romantic than that? So, instead of 50 roses, we found 50 great Valentine’s Day Gifts that are both practical and fun.
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February 6, 2023

22 local and unique Valentine’s Day gift ideas

By Michelle Cohen

It's easy to find a heart-shaped box of candy around Valentine's Day. Locating a box of caviar paired with modern glassware, a private tasting of locally-brewed craft beer, or dinner at 1,776 feet above lower Manhattan might take a bit of doing. We've done the legwork and picked a list of beyond-the-ordinary ways to say "I love you," while staying in a New York state of mind (plus a few global finds).
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Make the ‘Pyramid House’ on Fire Island your summer rental for $325K

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January 13, 2023

Make the ‘Pyramid House’ on Fire Island your summer rental for $325K

By Aaron Ginsburg

This summer, take a getaway to this iconic mid-century home on Fire Island. Located at 443 Sail Walk, the aptly named Pyramid House measures 2,100 square feet and has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. As first reported by the New York Post, the Long Island property will cost you $325,000 to rent the modern-style home for the whole summer, or $100,000 for the month of June, $125,000 for July, and $125,000 for August. If you're looking for a more long-term escape, the home, which has been winterized for year-round living, is also available to buy for $6.5 million.
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The history of Hudson Valley’s abandoned Bannerman Castle and how to visit

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October 26, 2022

The history of Hudson Valley’s abandoned Bannerman Castle and how to visit

By Lucie Levine

Have you ever noticed a castle in the middle of the water about 50 miles north of New York City? That’s Bannerman Castle, a long-abandoned arsenal turned adventurer’s hotspot. Stationed on Pollepel Island, the early 20th-century structure sat as an abandoned ruin from the time it caught fire in 1969 until 1992 when a resident from nearby Beacon, NY started the Bannerman Castle Trust and subsequently stabilized the structure and opened the island its famous relic up for tours. Ahead, we uncover the sensational history of Bannerman Caste and fill you in on how you can visit.
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For $5.75M, experience cottage living surrounded by gardens–on a Gramercy rooftop

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October 18, 2022

For $5.75M, experience cottage living surrounded by gardens–on a Gramercy rooftop

By Michelle Cohen

Manhattan's limited collection of rooftop cottages is the stuff of legend, but they're rarely available for sale. One of those legendary structures, part of a penthouse co-op atop a classic Gramercy loft building at 105 East 16th Street, is now on the market for $5,750,000. Along with the freestanding sky-cottage is a stylish main apartment and multi-level gardens and terraces. This unusual urban aerie has been published in New York Magazine–it's the East Coast home of Mark Lee, Broadway producer and former CEO of Barneys and Gucci.
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Fire Island modern ‘Pyramid House’ with a creative past asks $6.5M

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September 16, 2022

Fire Island modern ‘Pyramid House’ with a creative past asks $6.5M

By Michelle Cohen

When the current owner of this distinctive home at 443 Sail Walk in the wild, windswept Fire Island Pines first saw it, the house reminded him of the I.M. Pei-designed pyramid at the Louvre, transported to the Atlantic shore. As the New York Times recently recounted, real estate agent Glenn Rice toured the house while visiting a friend, and subsequently purchased the mid-century wonder in 2018 for $1.6 million. After furnishing it with his personal collection of items from the 1960s and '70s–he's also a mid-mod furniture dealer–and adding $400k in upgrades, Rice is selling the house for $6.5 million.
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September 7, 2022

This $6.5M pre-Revolutionary War Hudson Valley home is historic and turnkey, with a celebrity past

By Michelle Cohen

The Dutch farmhouse-style home at 35 Washington Spring Road in Snedens Landing–known as Ding Dong House because of a large bell that once adorned its rooftop–was built by John Sneden, whose family founded the ferry that serves the surrounding town of Palisades. Since then it has also been the residence of celebrities from Aaron Copland to Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke. Built in 1750 with an addition that dates from 1860, this historic home is a peerless part of the celebrity-approved Hudson Valley enclave's history and has been updated with 21st-century infrastructure. It's now on the market for $6,500,000.
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You can rent Sarah Jessica Parker’s seaside beach cottage in the Hamptons this summer

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August 15, 2022

You can rent Sarah Jessica Parker’s seaside beach cottage in the Hamptons this summer

By Aaron Ginsburg

Booking.com is giving Sarah Jessica Parker fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to stay at the award-winning actresses' Hamptons getaway. Located in Amagansett, Parker's cozy 1940s cottage is steps away from the beach and is stocked with her favorite drinks, snacks, and a pair of SJP signature high-heel shoes. The home can be booked for a two-night stay from August 26 to August 28 for only $19.98, in honor of the year Sex and the City debuted. Those who are interested can book the beach home on August 23 at 12 p.m. on a first-come-first-serve basis.
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$5.2M Stanford White-designed hilltop estate in New Canaan has a history of Gilded Age glamour

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July 27, 2022

$5.2M Stanford White-designed hilltop estate in New Canaan has a history of Gilded Age glamour

By Michelle Cohen

Known as Stoneleigh Manor, this landmarked estate at 255 Brushy Ridge Road in New Canaan, Connecticut, designed by renowned American architect Stanford White, was built in 1903 for Charles E. Diefenthaler and his wife Antonia F. Fischer as a summer getaway. Asking $5,199,000, the home has been restored by its current owners with care taken to honor its 118-year history while adding modern infrastructure and sensibility.
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Asking $14.8M, 200-acre Catskills compound hits the market for the first time in nearly 200 years

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July 21, 2022

Asking $14.8M, 200-acre Catskills compound hits the market for the first time in nearly 200 years

By Aaron Ginsburg

A sprawling estate tucked into the Catskill Mountains is for sale for the first time in nearly 200 years. Passed down in the same family since 1839, the Fishs Eddy compound currently includes two vacation rentals across 200 acres along the East Branch Delaware River. Asking $14,800,000, the property at 1650 Bodit Road includes four modern main buildings with the capacity to host up to 72 guests at once, surrounded by 1,000 acres of conservation land.
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July 8, 2022

How to celebrate Bastille Day 2022 in NYC

By Aaron Ginsburg

Just a little over a week after the United States celebrates its independence, France celebrates its own freedom. Held on July 14, Bastille Day commemorates the day French revolutionaries stormed the Bastille and sparked the beginning of the French Revolution. Here is a round-up of Bastille Day celebrations in New York City, from the larger festivities in Central Park to specials at French restaurants throughout the city.
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This new tropical ‘beach club’ brings Tulum to NYC’s Governors Island

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July 6, 2022

This new tropical ‘beach club’ brings Tulum to NYC’s Governors Island

By Aaron Ginsburg

A new tropical restaurant has opened on Governors Island, promising to transport New Yorkers to Tulum, a town on the coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Grupo Gitano announced last week the opening of Gitano Island, a tranquil 27,000-square-foot sandy getaway with Mexican cuisine, live music, and lush plants and palm trees, all just a boat ride away from Manhattan.
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Portside is Lower Manhattan’s latest waterfront retreat

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July 5, 2022

Portside is Lower Manhattan’s latest waterfront retreat

By Aaron Ginsburg

Brookfield Properties last week announced the grand opening of their new nautical-inspired pop-up, Portside. Located at Brookfield Place's Upper Plaza in the Financial District, the space is free, open to the public, and offers guests breathtaking views of the New York Harbor. The space will also host weekly programming and events, as well as offer cocktails and food provided by Tartinery. Portside will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through September.
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Take a break from the city at a private Catskills campsite for $119/night

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June 16, 2022

Take a break from the city at a private Catskills campsite for $119/night

By Aaron Ginsburg

Health and wellness hospitality company Getaway on Thursday announced a new amenity-packed lodging experience just two hours away from New York City. With Getaway Campgrounds, guests can reserve a private campsite complete with a pitched tent, bed linens, and modern bathrooms and amenities to ensure a relaxing and welcoming respite from the hectic city life. The full experience, complete with the tent and modern amenities, will cost you $119 per night. For those who would rather bring their own tent for a traditional camping experience, it's $79 per night.
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