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Travel + Leisure
20 hours ago
- General
- Travel + Leisure
I Bought a Home in the 4th Hottest U.S. Neighborhood—Here's What It's Like to Live There
You may not be familiar with Fairport, a scenic town in upstate New York dubbed the 'crown jewel of the Erie Canal.' It's not in Westchester or the Hudson Valley, and it's roughly 350 miles north of Manhattan. But those who know and love it, like me, weren't surprised when it was ranked the fourth hottest neighborhood in the United States, according to Redfin. I love it so much, I bought my first (and possibly forever) home in the heart of Fairport's village. I've called many neighborhoods home over the years—Lenox Hill on NYC's Upper East Side, Back Bay and Fenway in Boston, and Doral in Florida. And with each move, I learned what mattered most to me: Walkability and a sense of community were non-negotiable, leading me to rediscover a suburb I grew up only 20 minutes away from. Dock along the Erie Canal in a lot I miss about living in a major metro, of course. The access to entertainment, culture, and cuisine from around the world is unparalleled. But my happiest moments in these cities were also the simplest: playing with my dog at the park, catching up with friends on coffee walks, exploring flea markets. Why couldn't I replicate those same experiences in my new zip code? I envisioned pushing a stroller on the way to the local library, picnicking under the gazebo, and paddling a kayak along the canal. Now, those dreams are a reality—everything Fairport has to offer is just steps from my front door. Summer kicks off with Fairport Canal Days, one of the most popular arts festivals in New York state. The weekend celebration features local artisans, trendy food trucks, live performances, and a whimsical rubber duck charity race held on the Erie Canal. For a village of roughly 5,000, I'm amazed by the stacked lineup of annual events, which also includes the Fairport Music Festival and Oktoberfest. Beautiful landscape of the Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie restaurants, and lively pubs line Main Street, making Fairport a destination for young families and singles. In search of a sweet treat? Three ice cream shops are a stone's throw from each other (Moonlight Creamery never misses). Thirsty? Hit up any number of wine bars, breweries, and distilleries, like Iron Smoke, a fan favorite for its award-winning bourbon. Planning a date night? Book a reservation at Bonnie & Clyde, an upscale restaurant and cocktail bar that opened earlier this year in a 1928 bank. Yes, you'll be eating and drinking your way through town, but staying active is also a part of the Fairport lifestyle. You can bike along the picturesque towpath, hit the pavement at the skatepark, or trek through miles of forests. Like every other millennial, I've considered picking up pickleball, and sure enough, Fairport is home to new state-of-the-art indoor courts. But for now, you'll find me walking everywhere—past the tour boats, trains, and historic village hall that makes me feel like I'm in an episode of Gilmore Girls . My ideal day in the village is spent shopping small. In addition to the weekly farmers market, Lombardi's Gourmet Foods and Red Bird Market are great for stocking up on specialty goods. Another Chapter Bookstore is to blame for my never-ending reading list. And I love perusing the quirky antiques and other one-of-a-kind items at boutiques like Main Street Mercantile and Diane Prince Furniture & Gifts. Need an assortment of colorful yarn? There's a shop for that. Looking for handmade soaps? There's a shop for that, too. Every season in Fairport has its own charm. The canalway becomes bustling in the summer months, and the lift bridge featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not makes for a great vantage point. In the fall, the community's eccentric scarecrow creations line the sidewalks. And during the holidays, festive lights are strung all over, including the trees and the gazebo, illuminating the freshly fallen snow. Above all, the people are the reason I chose to build a life here. It's as if there's an unspoken competition among residents to see who can say hello fastest. Even Jimmy Fallon, who frequents Fairport around St. Patrick's Day, has said 'I love the people here. It's super fun.' I couldn't agree more.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Your Daily CatScope for June 01, 2025
While Whiskers may not be able to communicate his needs purrfectly, today's planets certainly can. With only your sun sign, you can use Catscope to translate the feelings of your feline friend. Today is perfect for blowing off steam. Step up to that neighborhood bully, no matter how much bigger they are than you, or find a nice warm lap to crawl up in and sleep all your troubles away. Your human pals are all worked up over something and you might be the only one who knows what's really going on. See if you can let them know you're in on it, whatever it may be. They'll appreciate it! Though you may not be feeling your best, you are extra serious about at least one aspect of your life -- maybe eating, hunting or even sleeping! Whatever it is, you manage to get a lot of it done today. You are filled with great energy and may run around the house messing around with anyone who feels playful. You may tire everyone else out, but don't despair -- there's always outdoors! It's one of those rare days when you're willing -- and eager -- to let other kitties take center stage. If you're on your own, then dogs, kids or other folks are out in front and you're a happy supporting star. Feeling lost with your career? Guidance is one click away! You want to spend extra time with your friends and family today, even if you're usually kind of anti-social. You may want to find a perch and watch the proceedings from high above it all. Someone needs your help with redecorating or maybe some little art project that is crying out for the feline perspective. You may start out underfoot, but you end up saving the day. Your first impulse today is most likely to try to control the humans to do your bidding -- you're a mastermind, after all -- but you should see about using that good energy to try something sweeter. You need to open up to new possibilities -- even if you have the usual feline feelings about change. Things are moving in one particular direction and you need to keep up with them if you want to stay happy! You're riding high and then feeling low today and that could mean almost anything -- especially if the humans are sensitive to your differences in mood! Try to just ride it all out. If things seem to be getting out of hand, you need to take a giant step back so you can deal with it. Maybe you should try to check in with an older, wiser kitty who's been around the block. It's a great day for a love-fest and you should make sure that you step up to get things started if your human or furball family members are out of sorts. You can get anyone to cuddle! Find your cosmic purpose. Receive personalized astrological guidance with Astrology+.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Worthing community groups urged to check grant eligibility
Community groups and organisations are being urged to find out if their projects are eligible for council message from Worthing Borough Council comes as the authority reopens its Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Neighbourhood for up to £5,000 from the pot of £145,000 will open in September, but groups are being invited to express their interest fund is made up of a proportion of the payments collected from developers building in the area so the impact felt by residents can be offset. The council is looking for projects that provide direct benefits to the community and environment and also build "inclusive and connected" workshops are being held across the borough so groups can find out more about the than £200,000 was given to community groups through the CIL Neighbourhood Fund in 2024.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
LA residents say ‘hell house' is now drawing squatters after the owners ‘hoarded themselves out of their home'
The Los Angeles neighborhood of Westwood is "well maintained" with "surroundings [that] are quiet and clean" according to comments on the online real estate marketplace Trulia. But now, one home that neighbors describe as a 'hell house' — attracting squatters, drugs and criminal activity along with a growing pile of garbage — is making life miserable for residents. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) As KTLA reports, the underlying issue is that the older brother and sister who own the home are anti-social hoarders who regularly engage in profanity. "They've been a menace to the neighborhood for the whole time that we've lived here," said Amy Gordon, a local resident. But Gordon says things went from bad to worse in the past year as the pair 'hoarded themselves out of their own home' — moving into their cars out front, essentially opening their front door to problems. Now the neighbors have banded together to address the challenge, and their city council rep is taking action. Serious hoarding presents a number of concerns for both hoarders themselves and their neighbours. Safety is a serious issue. Hoarding can attract rodents, increase risk of fires and — in the case of the Westwood 'hell house' — intruders. Gordon says the home is attracting people who leave drug paraphernalia around the community, including across the street from a school. Read more: Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says — and that 'anyone' can do it It also impacts property values — as the home where the hoarding takes place drops in value, so do other homes in the area. However, it's important to approach the situation with compassion, since hoarding is a real disorder that affects people of all ages. Area resident Carrie Livingston, told KTLA that she called Adult Protective Services to try to help the homeowners, to no avail. Neighbors reached out to city police, city leaders and even building and fire inspectors to get the "hell house" owners the help they desperately need. Since then, community residents have filed restraining orders against the brother and sister. They've also gathered more than 150 signatures on a petition they sent to their city council representative Katy Yaroslavsky. And that got a response. Yaroslavsky promptly asked the city attorney to declare the property a public nuisance and reached out to the Los Angeles County supervisor to provide the siblings with mental health support. She's also advocating for policy change in such situations, saying it takes too long for the city to step in on properties like this one. 'The process is slow, complicated, and leaves neighbors in limbo,' she said in a statement. 'I support current efforts to streamline how the City handles nuisance properties and will keep pushing to move that work forward.' If you find yourself next to a hoarder, you could try speaking to your neighbor directly about the problem, but they may not be responsive. Like the residents in Westwood, you may need to seek intervention. It helps to be aligned, as they have been, in your approach. Reach out to local law enforcement if you feel you're in danger and connect with a local resource like Adult Protective Services and health departments to check in on your neighbor and try to help them. This process could take some time. It's important to protect yourself and your loved ones — as well as your property — in the meantime. Consider constructing a fence, sealing garbage and recycling bins and bringing in a pest control company if required. Document the evolving situation with images, video and notes — particularly in the event your property ends up sustaining damage due to your neighbor's hoarding. Contact the local code enforcement office if you feel your neighbor has violated a specific ordinance. For example, if there are piles of trash outside your neighbor's home seeping onto your property, that's something you could bring to your town or local law enforcement agency. Report any violations of homeowners association (HOA) rules to the HOA board, as Nolo legal services advises. From there, they should be the ones to step in and take action. You may, depending on the circumstances, have grounds to file a lawsuit against your neighbor if their hoarding has caused damage to your home or cost you money in a specific way. Even if you're not in danger per se, you have the right to protect your home and community. And you could help people suffering from a very serious disorder. Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'Greater Depression' coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 'easy-money' assets will bring in 'great wealth'. 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Wall Street Journal
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
All $2.7 Million Worth of Luxury Goods Jon Hamm Steals on ‘Your Friends & Neighbors'
In 'Your Friends & Neighbors,' Jon Hamm plays a rich guy who remedies a bruising fall in status by robbing the other rich people in his neighborhood. His haul includes cash, a Birkin bag, a Roy Lichtenstein painting and watches that cost as much as luxury cars. As a showcase for specific trappings of wealth, the show gets to have it both ways: It satirizes the quest for evermore, ever-nicer stuff in the privileged class. It also gives viewers some extremely fancy goods to ogle and even covet for themselves.
