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$55M Downtown Overhaul To Bring Police Station, Housing, Shops To Briarcliff Manor
A major redevelopment project is set to reshape the downtown of a village in Westchester, bringing new housing, retail space, public safety facilities, and trails.
Briarcliff Manor village officials announced on Friday, June 6, that they have finalized a Land Development Agreement with Briarhouse, LLC to launch a $55 million revitalization plan at 1050 and part of 1030 Pleasantville Rd.
The project includes a new police station, village court, public parking, rental apartments, retail storefronts, a public plaza, and trail connections, extending the village's Central Business Di…
'It's A Good Day:' President Biden Signs Bill Granting DC Control Of RFK Stadium Site
President Joe Biden made it official on Monday afternoon, signing the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act, giving DC long-term control of the federally-owned campus.
Under the bill, the District will have a 99-year lease at the site, allowing for retail, housing, and recreational developments, though it wasn't alway smooth sailing for lawmakers.
"This moment is the result of years of tireless and strategic advocacy, extraordinary collaboration, and bipartisan leadership," DC Mayor Muriel Bowser said.
"We extend our gratitude to President Biden, Rep…
The Top 5 Best Places To Retire Are All In Pennsylvania: Study
A new study ranking the best cities to retire has Pennsylvania taking six of the best 10 locales, including all five of the top 5.
Harrisburg is the best place in the country to spend your twilight years, according to US News & World Report. Reading, Lancaster, Scranton, and Allentown ranked second through fifth in the study respectively. Pittsburgh finished 10th, with Philadelphia coming in at 13th.
Researchers used a formula that examined the cost of living, happiness, quality of health care, taxes, and desirability of 150 cities across the country to create the list. They…
This Mass Town Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings
When it comes to putting down roots, this Massachusetts locale is among the best in the nation, according to a new ranking.
The Norfolk County town of Brookline came in at No. 11 on Niche’s 2024 “Best Places to Live in America” ranking. It also took the No. 1 spot on the site’s “Best Places to Live in Massachusetts” list.
Niche looked at a variety of factors to come up with its ranking, including cost of living, public schools, crime and safety, housing costs, and diversity.
With an overall grade of A+, Brookline was praised for being “warm and cozy with plenty to do,” according to one Nic…
Pair Of Greenburgh Locales Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings
A pair of locales in the Hudson Valley are among the 300 best places to live in America, according to brand-new rankings.
According to Niche, factors used in determining its rankings were:
Public Schools
Crime & Safety
Housing
Nightlife
Good for Families
Diversity
The two communities selected from the Hudson Valley are both in Westchester County:
Ardsley: No. 122: The village with a population around 5,000, "offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes," according to Niche, which also noted that "there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks," an…
