Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
'Smaller' Hamptons Estate Sold By Billionaire For $42.5M 'Smaller' Hamptons Estate Sold By Billionaire For $42.5M
'Smaller' Hamptons Estate Sold By Billionaire For $42.5M Michael S. Smith, a billionaire, and Iris, his wife, sold their smaller Hamptons mansion on Surfside Drive for a reported $42.5 million, according to the New York Post. The sellers reportedly paid $110 million for an  East Hampton property in 2016, the newspaper said. The recently sold house is located at 263 Surfside Drive in Bridgehampton, according to the article. It has seven bedrooms, 14 baths and is 7,400 square feet, and the price was $27,500,000 when it last sold in January 2015, according to Zillow. The buyer is a not known, said the Post. Here's where you'll find the …

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
Politics
Giuliani Celebrates 75th Birthday At $50M Home Of Hamptons Developer Giuliani Celebrates 75th Birthday At $50M Home Of Hamptons Developer
Giuliani Celebrates 75th Birthday At $50M Home Of Hamptons Developer Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and current personal attorney for President Trump, reportedly rang in his 75th birthday in style, celebrating at a $50 million Hamptons mansion over Memorial Day Weekend. Page Six reported that Giuliani attended a birthday bash at Sandcastle in Bridgehampton, the multi-million dream home of Hamptons developer Joe Farrell. The former mayor was in attendance with his girlfriend, son, and ex-wife. According to the report, other guests at the candlelit dinner included Jimmy Finkelstein and Pamela Gross. Giuliani is expected to be celebrated again at…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Schools
This Suffolk School District Is Second Highest Spending In New York This Suffolk School District Is Second Highest Spending In New York
This Suffolk School District Is Second Highest Spending In New York New York is home to some of the nation’s finest schools and school districts, but which are spending the most and least to educate students? A newly released report from syracuse.com evaluated the upcoming budget numbers for hundreds of districts in the Empire State to determine how much each is proposing to spend on each student. The report found that the average spending is approximately $19,155, with some districts spending as much as $152,539. In Suffolk County, the Fire Island School District ranked second in the state at $105,135 per student, followed by Quogue ($97,311, third overa…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Real Estate
Christie Brinkley Sells $18M Home In Sag Harbor Christie Brinkley Sells $18M Home In Sag Harbor
Christie Brinkley Sells $18M Home In Sag Harbor She’s moving up and movin’ out. Modeling legend Christie Brinkley has sold her waterfront Sag Harbor mansion for nearly $18 million after entering into contract to sell in February. She had been attempting to sell the home several times, telling reporters that she “hasn’t had the time to use the house as much as I used to.” The 4.44-acre property includes a bayside pool and gardens, five bedrooms, four bathrooms and four fireplaces inside the 5,315-square-foot home. It was originally built in 1843, reportedly for a sea captain. The exact selling price has not been announced due to a confi…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Here Are Seven Places To Get A Perfect Steak On Long Island Here Are Seven Places To Get A Perfect Steak On Long Island
Here Are Seven Places To Get A Perfect Steak On Long Island Is it tender and juicy or smothered in a special sauce? What makes your favorite steak so good? Here are seven places where you can find the perfect steak on Long Island. Sunset Grille, 4068 Sunrise Highway, Seaford: This neighborhood bar is unpretentious with live entertainment and a neighborhood vibe locals say. What's more? There's a great steak on the menu.  Sunset Grille told Daily Voice that the restaurant's steak is "11-ounce Prime sirloin filled with flavor, topped with house-made ketchup and mustard blended sauce." Local bands play there on weekends and there is also liv…

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Trump Jr. Needed Room For His Guns At Newly Purchased Bridgehampton Estate, Report Says Trump Jr. Needed Room For His Guns At Newly Purchased Bridgehampton Estate, Report Says
Trump Jr. Needed Room For His Guns At Newly Purchased Bridgehampton Estate, Report Says Donald Trump Jr. had a question to ask before he and girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle agreed on contract to buy a $4.5 million mansion in the Hamptons. Related Daily Voice story: Donald Trump Jr., Girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle Acquire $4.495M Bridgehampton Estate Trump Jr. reportedly wanted to know before closing the transaction if the Bridgehampton estate could be outfitted with a room to store the guns, said the New York Post article. The Post said the pair are indeed going to add on a room for guns. Trump Jr. is a renowned hunter. The 9,200 square foot house has a large ket…

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Suspects At Large After Burglary Of Bridgehampton Home Suspects At Large After Burglary Of Bridgehampton Home
Suspects At Large After Burglary Of Bridgehampton Home Four people are at large and being sought by Suffolk County Police for the alleged December burglary of a Bridgehampton home. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Southampton Town Police detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the suspects that allegedly entered the home on Ocean Road at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Dec. 8 and stole various items, including the Breguet Marine 5071 watch seen in a photograph. Police are offering a $5,000 cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about this alleged burglary may contact Suffolk County…

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
This Long Island Zip Code Ranks As Most Expensive In Tristate Area, Second Nationally This Long Island Zip Code Ranks As Most Expensive In Tristate Area, Second Nationally
This Long Island Zip Code Ranks As Most Expensive In Tristate Area, Second Nationally An annual list of America’s Most Expensive Zip Codes has determined the Long Island zip code that ranked highest in the tristate area. Property Shark's list analyzes median home price data for zip codes throughout the nation. The 11962 zip code of Sagaponack ranks second nationally with an average home sale price of $5,500,000. Watermill (11976 zip code) is No. 17 nationally with an average home sale price of $2,862,500. Amagansett (11930) is tied for 35th, with the average sales price being $2,150,000. Two other Hamptons zip codes made the Top 50 national: Bridgehampton (No. 4…

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by Valerie Musson
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Donald Trump Jr., Girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle Acquire $4.495M Bridgehampton Estate Donald Trump Jr., Girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle Acquire $4.495M Bridgehampton Estate
Donald Trump Jr., Girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle Acquire $4.495M Bridgehampton Estate Donald Trump Jr and Kimberly Guilfoyle, the former Fox News co-host, are buying a $4.5 million Bridgehampton home, DailyMail.com reported. The house on 3.9 acres is 9,200 square feet and has seven bedrooms, and is walking distance from the beach, shops, and restaurants said the article. The couple, Trump, 41, and Guilfoyle, 50, began dating last year. Click here for the DailyMail.com article. 

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by Donna Christopher