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Weddings
Canaan-Sharon-Kent, CT
Real Estate
$3.9M Childhood Home Of Political Icon In Sharon Listed For First Time In 100 Years
A Sharon property with more than 200 years of history, which was the childhood home of one of America's most prolific political minds of the past century, is on the market for just south of $4 million. The estate at 1 Great Elm Drive in Sharon is listed for $3,999,000. Built in 1812, the single-family residence spans 8,072 square feet on 6.34 acres, according to the Zillow listing. It offers eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms. One of those bedrooms once belonged to attorney and author William F. Buckley Jr., one of the founding fathers of the American conservative political movem…
New Milford, CT
Lifestyle
Conjoined Twin Carmen Andrade Says 'I Do' In Quiet New Milford Ceremony; Sister Says 'I Won't'
Carmen Andrade, one of a pair of conjoined twins, has married her longtime boyfriend, Daniel McCormack, in a quiet family ceremony in New Milford, Connecticut. The couple met on the dating app Hinge in 2020 and had been together for nearly five years before deciding to tie the knot at a small ceremony at Lovers Leap Bridge over the Housatonic River. “We eloped in October with our families,” Carmen told Today. They exchanged vows on Lover’s Leap Bridge, surrounded by close relatives. Carmen wore a long, green, glittering dress and proudly displayed her ring in a YouTube video titl…
Hartford, CT
Lifestyle
These Wedding Issues Lead To Most Insurance Claims, Travelers Says
Weddings may be getting pricier, but the biggest day of couples' lives is still getting wrecked by the same old problems, according to a new study. Travelers Insurance released its list of the most frequent wedding claims of 2024 on Monday, June 30. The Hartford, Connecticut-based provider said vendor issues were once again the top reason couples filed claims in 2024. Those problems, like DJs or florists backing out of weddings, made up 27% of all paid claims. "Soon-to-be-weds already have enough to worry about leading up to their big day," said Deidre LeBlanc, vice president of speci…
Northport-East Northport, NY
Readers Choice
Best Florist On Long Island In 2024: James Cress Florist
We are thrilled to announce that James Cress Florist & Events has been named Best Florist on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Since 1903, James Cress Florist has offered everything from classic bouquets to custom floral designs perfect for weddings, events, or everyday surprises, according to its website. Dedicated to quality and customer service, the florist offers same-day delivery for orders placed by the local cutoff time, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best on Long Island began with reade…
Fairfield, NJ
Business
Cannoli Your Way: This New Shop In Fairfield Lets You Build The Perfect Italian Treat
A new dessert destination is giving Essex County a taste of Sicily — exactly how you like it. The Cannoli Shop, a build-your-own cannoli experience, has opened in Fairfield. The store at 376 Hollywood Avenue started its soft opening on Thursday, Jan. 25. The shop was founded by Nick D'Anna, also known as the "Cannoli Guy" behind Carrello Di Cannoli. Since 2020, the mobile dessert service has brought personalized cannoli to weddings and private events. Cannoli lovers can experience the same made-your-way Italian desserts at D'Anna's first storefront. "Located in the hea…
Silver Spring, MD
Business
Prime Coffee & Bakery To Celebrate Grand Opening In Downtown Silver Spring
A long-awaited bakery and coffee shop in downtown Silver Spring is set to open its doors this week, much to the delight of Montgomery County residents. Prime Coffee & Bakery will be hosting a grand opening celebration beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 at its new location on Thayer Avenue, where they will serve freshly roasted beverages, pastries, sandwiches, soups, and salads. "At Prime Coffee & Bakery, we believe in making a difference beyond the coffee cup," the owners stated. "We are deeply committed to fostering community connections, creating local job opportunities, and s…
Annapolis, MD
Business
End Of An Era: Annapolis Bridal & Tuxedo To Close After 39 Years Leacy Of Love And Memories
After 39 years of helping couples say “I do” in style, Annapolis Bridal & Tuxedo is closing its doors for good. The shop, the first bridal boutique in the community, will wrap up operations on Monday, Dec. 23, owners Flavia and Dora Vasquez announced. “It’s bittersweet,” they shared, noting that the closure allows Dora to embrace retirement while Flavia spends more time with family. Since 1986, Annapolis Bridal & Tuxedo has been the go-to destination for brides and grooms, known for expert advice and impeccable service. With their closing date set, the shop is ho…
Albany, NY
Real Estate
178-Acre Entertainment Complex With Racetracks, Pool Among Priciest NY Listings
To call this sprawling, storied estate an entertainer’s dream would be an understatement. Schenectady County’s Indian Lookout Country Club – located in Pattersonville at 1142 Batter Street – is currently among the most expensive listings in the Capital Region at $3.5 million. For over four decades, the 178-acre outdoor entertainment complex has welcomed countless guests for concerts, weddings, motocross races, Harley Rendezvous events, and more, according to the listing from eXp Realty. eXp Realty In addition to the two main houses, the rural retreat boasts multiple stages, racetrac…
Alexandria, VA
Lifestyle
Don't Miss Alexandria Senior On The 'Golden Bachelor' This Week
A retired interior designer from Virginia will be competing for love on a new "The Bachelor" concept airing this week. Nancy, of Alexandria, is among 22 women competing for a shot with Gerry Turner on the "Golden Bachelor." The show airs Thursday, Sept. 28, on ABC at 8 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Golden Bachelor (@goldenbachabc) Nancy is ready to receive the love she gives to so many others. She loves playing golf, walking her golden-doodle, Max, and watching college basketball. The mother of three is loyal, fait…
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
This Long Island Bakery Takes The Cake, Voters Say
In need of a delectable dessert to celebrate an occasion or just because? Look no further than what Long Islanders say is the best bakery on the island. Front Street Bakery, located in Rockville Centre at 51 Front Street, has taken the cake for the third year in a row as Long Island’s best bakery, according to Bethpage's 2023 Best of Long Island awards. Nestled in a storefront across the street from the Rockville Centre station, Front Street Bakery has been family owned and operated for three generations and over 60 years. Among the eatery’s specialties are crumb cakes — touted on the web…
New Haven, CT
Business
Popular Connecticut Bakery Shutters After Decades In Business
A longtime Connecticut bakery known for its fresh pastries and cakes made from scratch has permanently closed. Julia's Bakery, located in the New Haven County town of Orange, officially closed on New Year's Day. Owner Jeff Chandler announced plans for the closure on Friday, Dec. 2. "This journey now ending would have been unimaginable from its start 32 years ago," the announcement reads. "We are deeply thankful to all those who have shared in it: our staff, whose commitment paved the road through four locations and a pandemic; the town of Orange for accepting us as part of the commun…
Yonkers, NY
Business
'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events Across Westchester
For those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth as Halloween approaches, a mobile candy van might just be the perfect solution. Candy Zoo, run by a team of three mothers, is a moving candy truck that is available to rent for private events and can be found throughout the tri-state area, including Westchester County, Fairfield County, and the Englewood area, according to one of the business's founders, Karen Benett. The truck sells more than 200 brands of candy and goes to weddings, birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, corporate events, and more, Benett said. The idea for the business sprouted…
Edison, NJ
Lifestyle
What We Know About Teresa Giudice, Louie Ruelas' Weekend Wedding
"Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice tied the knot with beau Louie Ruelas Saturday, Aug. 6. The couple exchanged their vows at the Park Chateau in East Brunswick. The wedding was filmed for a Bravo special, according to People. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RHONJ OBSESSED🍷 (@rhonjobsessed) View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝘑𝘌𝘕𝘕𝘐𝘍𝘌𝘙 𝘈𝘠𝘋𝘐𝘕 (@jenniferaydin) Giudice's four daughters along with former cast members Dolores Catanita and Jennifer Aydin served a…
Rye, NY
Obituaries
Rye Woman Who Was Highly-Regarded Educator, Musician Dies At Age 62
Maura Molloy’s life was defined by music. Now, the Westchester County educator and musician’s loved ones must rely on the many video recordings of her performances if they hope to again experience her bright, angelic singing voice. Molloy, of Rye, died at home Monday, Aug. 1, at the age of 62 following a “long and courageous battle with lung cancer,” according to her obituary. “Gracing this world with her presence” on June 18, 1960, Molloy was the oldest of seven children born to Joan and Joseph Molloy, her memorial said. She went on to graduate from the Annunciation School in 1974 and O…
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
Guests At This Luxury Massachusetts Hotel Get A Big Discount Until The End Of 2022
A luxury hotel in Boston is giving guests a special discount to commemorate their one-year anniversary following a two-year, multi-million-dollar renovation. The Langham in Boston, located at 250 Franklin Street, is offering a 20.22% discount when guests book a room now through December 30, 2022, the hotel said in a release. Hotel guests can take advantage of everything the renovation provided including “completely redesigned guest rooms and suites." The Langham’s newly refurbished function spaces make the hotel a hotspot for company meetings, weddings and events as well. Guests can…
Newburgh, NY
News
Covid-
19: AG Recovers $40K For Couples Who Had Wedding Canceled In Hudson Valley
Tens of thousands of dollars were recovered by New York Attorney General Letitia James for couples who had their weddings canceled at a Hudson Valley country club during the pandemic. James announced on Monday, March 21 that her office has secured more than $40,000 for New Yorkers who had their weddings canceled due to COVID-19 mandates and shutdowns at the Orange County venue Falkirk Estate and Country Club in Central Valley. According to James, couples reported that Falkirk refused to refund them their deposits when their weddings were canceled due to pandemic restrictions on large gather…
Northern Highlands, NJ
Business
New Bergen County Bakery Owners Are Betting On Each Other
A Bergen County couple who quit their day jobs to start a cookie company together are taking things to new levels. Michelle Micek and Torre Liebchen are preparing for the opening of Wish Upon a Pastry in Midland Park as they plan their wedding. The couple took a "giant leap of faith" quit their day jobs at a local Kosher steakhouse to launch Wish Upon a Cookie in 2019, then got engaged to be married. As word spread of Wish Upon A Cookie, their business and relationship both grew leaps and bounds. View this post on Instagram A post shared b…
Bristol, PA
News
Childhood Weakness Is TikTok Superpower For CT Woman With Sensitive Gag Reflex
A Connecticut woman says her childhood weakness has become her TikTok super power. Lauryn D’Agostino and boyfriend Devin Murphy, of Litchfield, are going viral for their gag-inducing pranks on the video-sharing app. D’Agostino, 33, says her sensitive gag reflex was something her sister used to prank her about when they were young. Then, one day this year, Murphy asked D'Agostino if he could record her watching a video of a baby gagging to see if she'd have a similar reaction. Spoiler alert: She did. "It went viral, D’Agostino said. "We were in shock." D’Agostino owns a marketing company…
Massapequa, NY
News
Covid-
19: State Suspends Long Island Country Club's Liquor License After Hosting Super Spreader
A country club has had its liquor license suspended after hosting what New York State authorities described as a COVID-19 "super-spreader event." A wedding attended by 113 guests was held on Long Island at the North Fork Country Club, located in Cutchogue in Suffolk County, on Saturday, Oct. 17, violating pandemic-related gathering restrictions. The number of guests was more than double the number allowed under Gov. Andrew Cuomo's executive orders - and led to at least 34 COVID-19 infections. As a result, 159 individuals were quarantined and several schools were temporarily clo…
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Covid-
19: Tip From Hudson Valley Leads To Shutdown Of Planned Wedding With 10,000 Guests
A tip from the Hudson Valley led to a crackdown on a wedding in which 10,000 were reportedly planning to attend amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony, planned for the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, was thwarted after New York State authorities got word of the wedding from the Rockland County Sheriff's Office, Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The sheriff's office warned Rockland residents not to attend since the event was in clear violation of state guidelines. State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Ducker then issued the order prohibiting the gathering, scheduled for Monday, Oct. 19, from …
Norwalk, CT
Business
LaKota Oaks Is More Than A New Name for Norwalk's Dolce Conference Center
The former Dolce Norwalk property, located on 66 bucolic acres in West Norwalk with 120 guest rooms, outdoor terraces, wide green lawns, scenic ponds and a 10,500-square-foot event space, somehow hasn’t always made it on the personal and business events and celebrations radar. That’s about to change. “We are thrilled to take on the management of this great property and we are extremely pleased to retain all the current members of the service team who will continue to take great care of our clients and guests,” said Sam D. Haigh, President & CEO of LaKota Hotels & Resorts. Norwal…
New Canaan, CT
Lifestyle
New Canaan's Roger Sherman Inn Invites You To The Royal Wedding
Everyone loves a wedding. And if past TV viewership is any indication, Americans definitely love royal weddings. If your invitation to Saturday’s celebration of the marriage of Prince Harry and his American bride-to-be Meghan Markle got lost in the mail, New Canaan’s Roger Sherman Inn has a unique viewing party in the works, featuring special guest Chris Ely, former Footman to Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana of Wales, which it hopes you'll consider attending. With champagne cocktails and a lavish buffet breakfast – complete with elderflower and lemon scones, the flavors of the wed…
Paramus, NJ
Lifestyle
Can't Afford Your Wedding? Paramus Financial Planner Has Simple Advice
Love might be priceless -- but certainly not the wedding. If you can't afford to get hitched right now, Paramus financial planner Jim Shagawat has simple advice: Extend the date. Shagawat says it's more common lately to see parents help their children pay for the wedding fees, but it still ends up denting everyone's wallet, according to a New York Times article. “A wedding is a depreciating asset,” Shagawat says in the story. “You don’t want a wedding to jeopardize your retirement or long-term success.” The average cost of a wedding in North Jersey is $51,287 -- the third most expensive l…
Bergenfield, NJ
Business
New Cake Demands Call For Women At Bergen County Bakery
David Miller of Tenafly thought he'd be slowing down by now. But business at Millers Bakery with locations in Tenafly, Cliffside Park and soon Secaucus is only picking up. "I've really never worked harder," said Miller, 55. Millers Bakery opened in 1947 by Otto Miller, David's grandfather. Donald Miller, David's dad, took over and then passed things on to David and his brother, Dwight. The kitchen was manned by men up until five years ago, when customers began asking for specialty cakes. Now, David's wife, Donna Miller, and four other women are the ones doing the decorating. …
