'Little Boy With Green Tractor': Beachwood Landscaper Brian Santos Dies, 20
If grass needed to be cut in Beachwood, Brandon Santos was there to do it — happily.
He was just 12 years old when he began pushing his lawnmower around town, later upgrading to a bicycle with an attached trailer and then finally, a mower, according to his obituary on the Mastapeter Memorial Home website.
Brandon became known around town as "the little boy with the green tractor," ultimately starting his own law mowing business, BS Landscaping.
But Brandon died on Sunday, June 8, at just 20 years old.
When he wasn't cutting grass, Santos enjoyed riding dirt bikes, working on cars, jet ski…
Best Landscaping In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bastian Lawn and Landscape, LLC
We are thrilled to announce that Bastian Lawn and Landscape, LLC has been named Best Landscaping in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards!
According to its website, Bastian Lawn & Landscape is a licensed and insured company dedicated to meeting clients' needs and bringing their landscaping visions to life.
Bastian's team of skilled experts specializes in various services, including landscaping, hardscaping, excavation, and tree work, and as a detail-oriented business, it strives to provide high-quality property care to all its valued customers, per its w…
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Best Landscaping In Bergen County In 2024: Dinardi Landscape Design & Construction
We are thrilled to announce that Dinardi Landscape Design & Construction has been named Best Landscaper in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards!
Dinardi Landscape Design & Construction provides a wide range of services to meet both residential and commercial needs, including landscape and property maintenance, landscape design, mulching services, masonry work, drainage systems, landscape lighting, and even commercial snow removal, according to its website.
"Amazing service and fair prices, best around the Bergen County area," said Readers' Choice voter Andrew…
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PA Teen Sped At 70 MPH, Killing Landscaper In Hit-And-Run: Montco DA
A Pennsylvania teen is facing homicide by vehicle and other charges after police claim he sped through a residential street at nearly 70 mph, struck a landscaper, and fled the scene, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Friday, Feb. 21.
Shakim Elias Mendez, 18, of Flourtown, was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Wilmington, Delaware, on Feb. 20, 2025, in connection to the Nov. 8, 2024, hit-and-run that killed Artemio De La Rosa Martinez, 35, of Norristown, authorities announced.
The fatal crash happened at 6011 West Valley Green Road in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County…
Lavish 1887 Tudor For Sale In Tuxedo Park For $9.9 Million Perfect For Privacy
For those looking for ready-made luxury in a home that has been "artfully" restored from top to bottom, an 1887 manor in the Hudson Valley could hit the mark.
Known for its architectural detail, the Orange County 12,000-foot estate in Tuxedo Park features three stories that include six bedrooms, five full baths, two half-baths, three staff/guest quarters, and 12 fireplaces, each hand-carved. There are also stained-glass Tiffany windows, a grand Baccarat chandelier, and too many other original luxuries to name, according to Zillow.
Named the Breezes, Zillow says the Hudson Valley landmark is…
Private Rhinebeck Estate With River Views Is A Bargain At $4.5 Million
Now that interest rates are lowering and you have a spare $30,000 for a monthly mortgage payment, a Hudson Valley estate with full views of the Hudson River is for sale for $4,450,000.
The four-bedroom estate is located in Dutchess County at 14 Wyndclyffe Court in Rhinebeck, on a dead-end road overlooking the river, gardens, and terraces.
According to Zillow, the estate also includes a historic guest house, a sprawling main floor with the primary suite, a large great room, an eat-in kitchen, a family room, a large office, and a dining room.
Zillow said that the primary suite in the 8,420-s…
Resort-Like French Normandy-Style Home In Armonk Now Listed For $9.3M
If you want to feel like you're constantly on a luxurious French vacation, you may be interested in a lavish Northern Westchester estate now listed for sale.
The 14,066-square-foot French Normandy-style chateau, located in Armonk within the Conyers Farm neighborhood at 4 Cowdray Park Dr., is now listed for $9.3 million by Christie's International Real Estate Group.
The seven-bedroom and seven-bath home, built in 2002, boasts impressive architecture and features large entertainment spaces, a spacious kitchen, a family room, a paneled library, and a primary suite with dual ba…
Champion HS Wrestler, Business Owner 47-Year-Old Andrew Cook Dies Suddenly
Andrew C. Cook, of Chester Springs, died suddenly on Friday, Aug. 30, according to an obituary published by James J. Terry Funeral Home. He was 47 years old.
Andy was a champion wrestler at Ridley Park High School, his obituary said.
He ran a successful landscaping business for many years, according to his obituary.
A GoFundMe campaign had raised more than $26,000 for his family as of Tuesday, Sept. 3.
"Andrew found his passion in the financial world as an accountant for Fearless Restaurants," as noted in his obituary. He had a gift for mathematics and numbers.
Andy loved being…
Hudson Valley Estate With Gym, Polo Field Hits Market For $20M
If you need a full gym and a regulation-size polo field, then an estate for sale in the Hudson Valley for $20 million should fill the bill.
Located in Dutchess County, bordering Amenia and Millbrook, the Wassaic property spans 134 acres and, according to Zillow, offers some of the best views in the Hudson Valley.
The 7,500-square-foot main house, built in 2019, blends modern architecture with the area's natural beauty.
Zillow says the estate is divided into two wings, including a service wing that includes a chef's kitchen, pantry, mudroom, and bathroom.
The entertaining wing featur…
