Listen to this article Stepping into Westbury-based Total Wine Spirits & More is an oenophile’s delight. The 26,000-square-foot wine shop carries 11,000 wines and 5,000 spirits from around the world, with a large selection form New York. There are dedicated spaces for classes, and tasting bars where consumers can learn more about wine, beer and…
Buying a new home isn’t an easy process to navigate, but our REALTORS® can guide you through it. What’s involved in that process, and how much time will you spend on it? Your mileage may vary, but here’s an average timeline of steps to buying a house and how long you can expect them to take.
Listen to this article Kelly Murphy is now the executive director and CEO of the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency. Murphy has worked at the Suffolk IDA for more than nine years, most recently serving as acting executive director following the retirement of Anthony Catapano in June of 2023. Her appointment to lead the agency…
New homebuyers are often so caught up in the excitement of the purchase that they are too quick to agree to compromises that may not be in their best interests. Our real estate agents want to help you ensure your choices are sound. Before you meet with an agent, it is helpful to sit down and…
Listen to this article Carl Lejuez has been appointed the university’s new executive vice president and provost, announced Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis. He presently serves as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the University of Connecticut (UConn). As the chief academic officer at Stony Brook, Lejuez will be responsible for…
Running is a great way to exercise. You don’t need a lot of equipment, and you get to spend time outside, in nature. Long Island has quite the running scene. Whether you’re a competitive runner or someone new to the sport, some great races are scheduled this spring. Our REALTORS® know the area well, and…
Listen to this article Hofstra University has announced its commencement speakers for its spring graduation on Sunday, May 19. The day will feature three separate ceremonies, and more than 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students are scheduled to receive their degrees. Vanessa Baird-Streeter, president and CEO of the Health & Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI),…
The best way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day is with a few friends and a few drinks, preferably at a local Irish pub where you can have a bite to eat too. However, if you’ve just moved to a new area, you may not have a favorite local pub yet. Fortunately, our real estate agents…
Listen to this article A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday for Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro house in Stony Brook. For this $30 million project, $24 million has already been raised. The Ronald McDonald House will be built on the Stony Brook Medicine campus, designed to provide a safe, secure and comfortable environment for…
The three highest-priced home sales in Williston Park last month ranged from $700,000 to $990,000. The priciest Williston Park home sold in November was a 3-bedroom, 2-bath Tudor on .11 acres at 591 Concord Ave. that sold for $990,000. It was listed and sold by Lisa Kass of Coldwell Banker American Homes. A 3-bedroom, 2-bath colonial on .09 acres at 192 Capitol Ave. fetched $740,000. It was listed by Patricia McCarthy of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty and sold by Justin Chew of Re/Max 1st Choice. At 46 Yale St., a 4-bedroom, 2-bath colonial on .09 acres went for $700,000. It was listed by Michael Fink of Berkshire…