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Chris Langone

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Real Estate

Railroads Kept Irvington On Track During The 19th Century IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- During the late 19th century, Irvington was one of many suburban villages to adopt the railroad, which increased both the population and wealth of Irvington. According to the Irvington Historical Society, the first European settlers to the region were Dutch, but the area was ultimately taken over by the English in 1664. For centuries, before the railroad, the settlers' main source of transportation was by boat along the heavily trafficked Hudson River. Everything changed with the development of the train during the late 19th century. An influx of skilled workers such as …

Content Partner: Houlihan Lawrence Irvington

Lifestyle

Get In Tune With Hoff-Barthelson Music School's Summer Arts Program Scarsdale, New York – For over 40 years, the Hoff-Barthelson Music School Summer Arts Program has provided the ideal setting for a stimulating, challenging and enjoyable summer for second through tenth graders. Boasting some of the top performers and music educators in the country as faculty, the school provides an in-depth five-week, summer experience for those interested in music, visual arts and theater. The curriculum includes instrumental classes, chamber music, a variety of ensembles, visual arts and musical theater workshops. "The program is a nice introduction to Hoff-Barthels…

Content Partner: Hoff-Barthelson Music School

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Nestled In The Woods, Bedford Home Offers Rustic Appeal BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Candice Stafford's listing at 19 Kingdom Ridge Road in Bedford features over two, private acres and includes rustic floors and walls with a touch of modern craftsmanship. Stafford, an agent with Coldwell Banker, is listing the four-bedroom home for $2,495,000. It includes five bathrooms, 6,174 sq. ft. of living space and 2.29 acres. Nestled on a cul da sac in wooded Bedford, the home is just minutes from downtown and the Byram Hills school district. "This is one of my favorite listings right now because of all the great things it has to offer," said Stafford, who …

Content Partner: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Candice Stafford

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With Information At Their Fingertips, Home Buyers Are Getting Smarter CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The future of home buying is rapidly changing. With the simple touch of a button, potential homebuyers can gain access to real estate trends, price listings and everything else they need to make a smart, informed decision when purchasing a home. "Buyers are coming in very educated on these markets, they are going to websites like Zillow and Trulia and certainly Houlihan Lawrence to educate themselves on the market," said Brian Murray, Chappaqua's branch manager at Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate. This readily available information is especially useful for first-…

Content Partner: Houlihan Lawrence - Chappaqua

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Upscale Darien Dream Home Hits The Market DARIEN, Conn. -- For homeowners seeking luxury and privacy a short distance from the center of town, 72 Peach Hill Road in Darien offers over two acres and six thousand square feet of sophistication and detailed architecture. Bruce Baker, of William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty in Darien, is the property’s listing agent and feels the house’s combination of elegance and convenience is unique to the area. The home’s private entrance off a cul-de-sac provides guests with a view of Darien and the surrounding area as the property sits atop the highest point in town. Upon entering the hou…

Content Partner: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty - Bruce Baker

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Westport Home Helps Owners Save Money And The Environment WESTPORT, Conn. -- Laisa Mathissen, owner and listing agent for 104 Easton Road in Westport, wanted to reduce her carbon footprint and focus on energy efficiency when reconstructing her home. Hoping to improve comfort, cut energy costs and protect the environment, Mathissen and her husband wanted their new home to consume energy wisely. The couple originally purchased a small home on Easton Road with the plan to renovate efficiently and hire environmentally-conscious contractors. "We always strive to go green, whether it be recycling or buying energy efficient products," said Math…

Content Partner: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties (Corporate)

Lifestyle

Newport Academy Highlights Teen Drug Use On 'Today' Show FAIRFIELD, Conn -- On a recent segment of the ‘Today’ show, correspondent Jenna Bush Hager spoke about the dangers of teen substance abuse with three Newport Academy alumni and Jamison Monroe, Jr., Newport Academy’s founder and CEO. The show looked at how student-athletes can succumb to pressure by turning to drugs. According to Monroe and the experts at Newport Academy, a teen treatment center with campuses in Bethlehem and Darien, the pressure placed on teens can lead to sports injuries and the subsequent abuse of prescription narcotics. The ‘Today’ show segment emphasized how the over-pr…

Content Partner: Newport Academy

Lifestyle

Waveny's Adult Day Program Participants Explore What They Love NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Whether it’s sailing, dancing, singing or exploring, the Adult Day Program at Waveny LifeCare Network allows participants to enjoy their favorite hobbies and discover new ones, all in a caring and compassionate setting. The Adult Day Program allows seniors to enjoy a broad range of cultural and recreational programs offered at Waveny, without having to be an overnight resident. Each week, Anne Pelisson, supervisor of the Adult Day Program, creates an extensive and varied schedule of activities for all program participants. From exploring Waveny’s gardens and eating lunch…

Content Partner: Waveny Care Center

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Children Find Balance With Yoga At Darien YMCA DARIEN, Conn. -- For Talita Moss, a certified yoga instructor at Darien YMCA, her fun and relaxing classes aren't just for adults. Thanks to several youth-focused programs, the YMCA is providing local children a respite from the stresses of school and everyday pressures. Moss, a Darien resident and a mother of two, joined Darien YMCA in 2009 and immediately rediscovered her love of yoga. After meeting with some of the Y's yoga instructors, Moss was inspired to pursue training. After completing a 200-hour certification, she began teaching yoga classes of her own. "My first opportunit…

Content Partner: Darien YMCA

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Builder Chooses Clearview To Help Paint A Picture Of Success BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Before a local artist could put her brush to canvas, a Fairfield art studio, needed to undergo a colorful reconstruction. Leading the renovation, Paul Delco Builders LLC wanted to ensure the studio provided a comfortable, open, airy and bright setting for the artist. Understanding the importance of quality, energy-efficient, low maintenance windows and doors, the Fairfield-based contractors, chose Clearview Inc. to aid in the studio’s transformation. Clearview is a supplier of doors, windows, skylights and glass shower enclosures for both residential and commercial cons…

Content Partner: Clearview, Inc.

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