RYE – The city of Rye appears to be out of options regarding its $6 million purchase of a CVS store next to the municipal building on Boston Post Road. After leasing it to Lester’s clothing store for a few years, the government is set to put it on the… Read More →
CHAPPAQUA – Houses aren’t the only commodities being heavily discounted in the Lower Hudson Valley these days. The asking price of a 7,200-square-foot office building in Chappaqua has just been slashed down to $1.3 million from its original asking price of $1.5 million. The deep discount is symbolic of the… Read More →
HARRISON - Empire State Development approved a measure to give $150,000 to Pentegra Services,a locally based retirement and services company. The money will go toward the expansion of its office at 108 Corporate Park Drive, located on the Platinum Mile commercial corridor. The entire expansion brings the firm’s local employment to 202… Read More →
YONKERS – There will be a grand opening for the new Apple Store this weekend at Ridge Hill. The outdoor mall has welcomed some major tenants recently, and there are none bigger than Apple. (Literally, it has the largest market cap than any other American company) The event will be… Read More →
Housing prices are starting to show signs of life. The Case-Shiller Index came out a few minutes ago and it shows a surprising increase in home prices. While experts only expected to see a 0.3% increase in the index’s “20 City Composite,” a key indicator for the national housing market,... Read More →
Wow! Very interesting and thoughtful responses to this weekend’s story about noise problems in the suburbs. The story has really struck a cord within so many communities. Some of the most irritating noises have to do with landscaping, according to our poll, but there have been sharp criticisms regarding Amtrack… Read More →
Mission accomplished. I bought a new air conditioner for my tenants in Yonkers, and their living space has returned to a resonable temperature – just in time for a break in the weather! The purchase proved to be a bit challenging because the vendor I was recommended by my super… Read More →
This is from our Price Points column, which gives a snapshot of four homes on the market at various price ranges each week. This Victorian at 222 Walnut Street in Peekskill, which is listed for $539,000 just stands out: As a Historic Preservation Award-winner, it has lots of character inside… Read More →
This weekend in Living Here, we have a special feature about noise in the suburbs. Check it out in Sunday’s Journal News and take our poll to let us know what noises you find to be the most annoying in your neighborhood. What noises do you find the most annoying?
After some research I’ve decided to stick with the pros and go with a high-quality AC unit from PC Richard and Sons. Man, they’re moving a lot of units this week! Cheaper ones were certainly available at Wal-Mart, but I had to buy a particular model that complied with building… Read More →
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