Real estate hotshot Ivan Kaufman, CEO and president of Arbor Realty Trust, is in contract to buy Three Ponds Farm in Bridgehampton for around $35 million — more than half off of its $75 million asking price from 2003. (It most recently asked $49 million.) The 58.6-acre estate comes with its own 18-hole private golfRead moreRead more

Robin Weigert was getting her life together when “Deadwood” last aired in 2006 — 13 years before it returns Friday on HBO as “Deadwood: The Movie.” Click Here: She’d received an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Calamity Jane on the HBO series (2004-06) and its profile, and popularity, were on the rise — asRead moreRead more

In a stunning development, Israel’s parliament voted to break itself up early Thursday, sending the country to a second election this year as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a coalition government before a midnight deadline. Click Here: The dramatic vote, less than two months after parliamentary elections, marked a setback for Netanyahu andRead moreRead more

A posh pad is about to list at the Pierre hotel for $14.5 million. see also Wealthy widow to be evicted from $10M Pierre Hotel pad The wealthy widow of a Greek shipping heir is getting… The apartment made headlines last year, when a Greek shipping heir’s then-73-year-old widow, Tara Kulukundis, was forced to vacateRead moreRead more

Motorcyclist, a 100-year-old magazine, is the latest to go all-digital, but editor-in-chief Chris Cantle and his staff will remain on board to put out a digital version. “Like other enthusiast-content segments, motorcycle readership has evolved to a truly digital audience,” said Andy Leisner, senior VP and managing director of the Motorcycle Group at parent companyRead moreRead more

Mayor Bill de Blasio warned city dwellers to prepare for rough weather on Wednesday as heavy storms headed toward the five boroughs. “We’re in for some severe weather this evening, with strong winds, heavy downpours and potentially hail,” hizzoner tweeted. “I urge everyone to stay inside tonight if you can. If you must travel, stayRead moreRead more

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will return to her restaurant roots this Friday, tending bar in the 14th Congressional District (location TBA) to raise support for a campaign to change how tipped employees are paid. see also Ocasio-Cortez back behind the bar at Queens event this week New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Tuesday tookRead moreRead more

In what he clearly means to be his final statement on his investigation, special counsel Bob Mueller still insisted on having it both ways. But the bottom line remains the same: It’s over. Democrats already have everything they’re going to have if they want to impeach. see also Robert Mueller statement: Charging Trump in RussiaRead moreRead more

The increased use of cellphones reduced US homicide rates in the 1990s, according to new research distributed by the National Bureau of Economic Research. The popularity of cellphones undermined the turf-based business model for illegal drug dealing, a co-author of the study suggests. That, in turn, may have undercut street gangs’ drug profits. The researchersRead moreRead more

Many New York City property owners are so bold as to buy their pads sight unseen. And even those lucky enough to tour the apartments they end up buying may lack important information that could inform their decisions. To arm prospective buyers and renters with as much information as possible about properties on the market,Read moreRead more