Rockland mansion sold for record-breaking $26 million

Niederhurst in the Palisades enclave of Snedens Landing has been sold for $26.1 million. Photo by Josh McHugh A historic Victorian Gothic mansion in the exclusive Palisades neighborhood of Snedens Landing has been sold for $26.1 million, the highest price ever for a single-family home in Rockland County, according to Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty. The 13-acre Niederhurst estate onContinue reading “Rockland mansion sold for record-breaking $26 million”

Robert Klein’s still making us laugh, but today’s comedians, meh!

Briarcliff Manor funnyman/actor/writer says his new movie will be his last, but who knows? At 82, he still sounds reluctant to walk away completely. I called his home number, he picked up, and we talked about his longevity and the state of comedy today. Here’s a link to the article:

Talk Show Queen Relinquishes Her Castle

For years this tart-tongued tabloid talk-show host ruled the airwaves. But alas, her castle has become too much of a burden. This kingdom awaits a new royal family, for a mere $6.5 million. https://www.lohud.com/story/money/real-estate/living-here/2023/11/29/sally-jessy-raphael-mansion-hudson-valley-ny-real-estate-on-the-market/71739052007/

When Babe Ruth Was Behind Bars

Sing Sing prison in Ossining has seen a lot of history. But nothing like the autumn day in 1929 when Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and the Yankees got into a ballyard brawl with the inmates. Guess who won? Here’s a link to the article:

$5 million Moon River home overlooks the Hudson in celeb enclave

Meet the fiercely independent woman who turned secluded Snedens Landing into a celebrity enclave for everyone from Baryshnikov to Scarlett Johansson.