The lights are going up at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla, and Westchester’s Winter Wonderland is coming back for another season. For families in White Plains and nearby towns, this marks the start of holiday activities. After walking through the light displays, coming home to a warm house makes the evening complete. Getting your heating system ready before it gets cold matters for comfort
read moreThere’s something appealing about the ranch homes throughout Toms River. These single-story houses from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s still dot the neighborhoods, practical layouts, manageable square footage, and the kind of design that made them popular during the post-war building boom. If you’re looking at ranch homes for sale, you’ll find plenty still standing strong. But here’s what most ranch owners don’t think
read moreThe Pine Barrens are one of New Jersey’s natural treasures. Stretching across Ocean, Burlington, Atlantic, and Camden counties, this ecosystem offers hiking trails and wildlife viewing just minutes from home. For Toms River residents, the Pinelands are a source of local pride. But every spring, things get messy. Late April through May brings what locals know all too well: yellow dust everywhere. Cars, patio
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