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$1M Lottery Payday: Milford Man Lands Win While On 'Honey Do' Errand $1M Lottery Payday: Milford Man Lands Win While On 'Honey Do' Errand
$1M Lottery Payday: Milford Man Lands Win While On 'Honey Do' Errand It pays to help your wives, fellas. At least that's what one Worcester County man found out when he picked up a lottery ticket while running an errand for his wife and won $1 million.  Joshua Chunis, of Milford, landed the seven-figure win playing the “$10,000,000 Lucky Bucks” $20 scratch-off game. He bought the ticket when he stopped to get gas in his wife's car.  Chunis chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He plans to use the money to make home improvements. Chunis bought the ticket at Sunoco A Plus at 527 SW Cutoff in Wo…
TikToker Constructing Tunnel System Underneath Her Herndon Home TikToker Constructing Tunnel System Underneath Her Herndon Home
TikToker Constructing Tunnel System Underneath Her Herndon Home A Virginia resident who gained a TikTok following for documenting the construction of a tunnel in her home says she's optimistic about the future after the town put a temporary stop work order on the project. The woman goes by Kala on the app, identifies as an engineer and appears to do all of the work on her underground tunnel system by herself. FOX5 identified her as a Herndon resident. The project began in August 2022, Kala said in a video that had 8M views as of press time. It features a 30-foot entrance and a main chamber 22 feet under ground. Kala details all of the issues the r…
Exploring the Real Estate Landscape in Pennsylvania: The Surprising Link Between Home Values an Exploring the Real Estate Landscape in Pennsylvania: The Surprising Link Between Home Values an
Exploring the Real Estate Landscape in Pennsylvania: The Surprising Link Between Home Values an In the ever-evolving real estate market of Pennsylvania, particularly in the vibrant area of King of Prussia, homeowners and potential buyers are increasingly recognizing the importance of every aspect of a property, including seemingly minor details like garage doors. This is where the expertise of Capital Garage Door Repair, a leading name in garage door services, becomes invaluable. The Real Estate Boom in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania's real estate market has been experiencing a significant boom, with areas like King of Prussia leading the charge. Known for its excellent shopping centers, t…
Happy Birthdays Lead Retired Firefight In Pasadena To $50K Maryland Lottery Jackpot Happy Birthdays Lead Retired Firefight In Pasadena To $50K Maryland Lottery Jackpot
Happy Birthdays Lead Retired Firefight In Pasadena To $50K Maryland Lottery Jackpot A happy birthday came early for an Anne Arundel County man who won a five-figure prize playing some familiar numbers. "Happy Birthdays!" as he will forever be known, is celebrating after winning a $50,000 "Bonus Match 5" top prize by using the birthdays of he and his family members. The retired 61-year-old firefighter - who decided to remain anonymous - explained to Lottery officials that he played the same three lines of numbers for 20 years, which are the combinations of different birthdays of family members. It took two decades, but the strategy finally paid off big time for the Pasaden…
Brand-New TV Show Helps Families Find Their Hudson Valley Dream Homes Brand-New TV Show Helps Families Find Their Hudson Valley Dream Homes
Brand-New TV Show Helps Families Find Their Hudson Valley Dream Homes Television’s newest home improvement show will feature a familiar backdrop to New Yorkers. HGTV’s “Small Town Potential” will follow along as life partners Davina Thomasula and Kristin Leitheuser help families find - and renovate - their dream homes in the Hudson Valley. In each episode, real estate agent and designer Thomasula comes up with a “timeless design plan” complemented by the area’s natural surroundings, while contractor Leitheuser brings the vision to life with her master carpenter dad Don, according to the network. The couple is no stranger to the region. Leitheuser grew up in…
'Blessed' Haverhill Man Says $1 Million Win Was Thanks To Attending Easter Mass 'Blessed' Haverhill Man Says $1 Million Win Was Thanks To Attending Easter Mass
'Blessed' Haverhill Man Says $1 Million Win Was Thanks To Attending Easter Mass A newly-minted lottery winner credited his windfall to a higher power and plans to use his new chunk of change to install a swimming pool.  Edward Richards won $1 million in the “Billion Dollar Extravaganza” instant ticket game and said he was inspired to buy the ticket after being blessed with holy water at Easter Mass on Saturday, April 8, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Richards bought the ticket at Richdale Convenience, located on West Main Street in Georgetown. He said he would not have gone to that specific store had he not gone to the Easter service…
West Roxbury Man Claims Winning $100K Mass Cash Prize Ahead Of Expiration West Roxbury Man Claims Winning $100K Mass Cash Prize Ahead Of Expiration
West Roxbury Man Claims Winning $100K Mass Cash Prize Ahead Of Expiration One Boston resident is counting his blessings – and his money – after narrowly missing the deadline to claim his $100,000 lottery prize, officials said. John Butler, of West Roxbury, said he bought his winning ticket and several others before going to Florida last year, the Massachusetts State Lottery reports.  Butler put the tickets in a drawer and never looked at them again until last week when his wife told him about the unclaimed Mass Cash prize. He searched his house, found the winning ticket and claimed his prize 11 days before it was set to expire, lottery officials said. “We a…
New Lehigh Home Depot To Open By Summer 2023 New Lehigh Home Depot To Open By Summer 2023
New Lehigh Home Depot To Open By Summer 2023 A new Home Depot is slated to open in Lehigh County sometime in summer 2023, developers have announced.  Workers broke ground at the site of the new store in Lower Macungie Township on Monday, Nov. 14, said development company RD Management.  The 136,000-square-foot store will include a full garden department, and will be part of the proposed Macungie Crossing community shopping center near the intersection of Hamilton Boulevard and Grange Road, the developers said.  “The Home Depot opening at Macungie Crossing is a great win for local community members needing a c…
Peeping Tom Caught Illegally Installing Hidden Camera Inside DC Home, Police Say Peeping Tom Caught Illegally Installing Hidden Camera Inside DC Home, Police Say
Peeping Tom Caught Illegally Installing Hidden Camera Inside DC Home, Police Say A 41-year-old self-employed contractor is facing charges after authorities say he installed a hidden camera inside a DC home. The incidents happened between Monday, June 20, and Thursday, June 23 on the 1100 block of 3rd Street in Southwest, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Eddy Giron, of Hyattsville, Maryland, was hired to complete home improvement and remodeling work at the home when he placed the camera without the victims' knowledge, police said. One of the residents eventually found the hidden camera and contacted the police. An arrest warrant was then issued for…
Sparks Family In Need Of Pricey Window Repairs Gets Lucky With Mega Lottery Win Sparks Family In Need Of Pricey Window Repairs Gets Lucky With Mega Lottery Win
Sparks Family In Need Of Pricey Window Repairs Gets Lucky With Mega Lottery Win A Sparks family is no longer wondering how they will fix their home after winning a $172,210 progressive jackpot with the Maryland Lottery, officials announce. The 62-year-old player has had luck on lottery scratch-offs a few times, but nothing like his win in the FAST PLAY High Roller Blackjack game, states the Maryland Lottery. The soon-to-be retiree bought his lucky ticket at Royal Farms #185 in Parkton after having an interesting conversation with the store owner a few weeks prior. “It is funny because the owner told me, ‘I want you to win so I can get a big banner,’” he recalled. The …
Fraudsters Posing As Door-To-Door Salespeople, Rye Police Warn Fraudsters Posing As Door-To-Door Salespeople, Rye Police Warn
Fraudsters Posing As Door-To-Door Salespeople, Rye Police Warn Police issued an alert to Westchester County residents about a common scam where individuals pose as door-to-door salespeople. The City of Rye Police Department made the announcement on Tuesday, Aug. 16. "With so many residents doing home improvements we have a lot of contractors in our area," police said. "With the optic of our neighborhoods filled with contractors we want to make sure you don’t let your guard down and become the victim of a scam." Police said scammers often claim to be salespeople for a construction company or contractors with extra supplies and say they can offer a good…
Fairfield County Man Busted For Renovating Home Without Contractor's License, Police Say Fairfield County Man Busted For Renovating Home Without Contractor's License, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Busted For Renovating Home Without Contractor's License, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly renovating an area home without a contractor's license, or getting the permits or inspections. John Tate, age 65, of Weston, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 26, by Wilton Police for performing the renovations on a Wilton home. His arrest is the result of an investigation related to extensive remodeling work on the victim's residence, Wilton Police said. Tate is alleged to have completed work without a home improvement contractor's license, without obtaining appropriate permits, and violating other provisions of home improvement la…
CT Business Owner Accused Of Failing To Refund Payment CT Business Owner Accused Of Failing To Refund Payment
CT Business Owner Accused Of Failing To Refund Payment The owner of a Connecticut pool company has been arrested for allegedly failing to refund money for a home improvement within 10 days. Windham County resident Brian Roy, age 40, the owner of Roy's Pools of Canterbury, was arrested on Monday, Jan. 24 after turning himself in to state police on a warrant. According to the Connecticut State Police, Roy was charged with failure to refund payment for a home improvement within 10 days of a written request following an investigation conducted by the state Department of Consumer Protection Roy was processed without incident, held on a court i…
‘Devious:’ PA Pool Shop Owner Scammed 26 Clients Out Of Thousands For Years, DA Says ‘Devious:’ PA Pool Shop Owner Scammed 26 Clients Out Of Thousands For Years, DA Says
‘Devious:’ PA Pool Shop Owner Scammed 26 Clients Out Of Thousands For Years, DA Says A Pennsylvania pool shop owner was slapped with dozens of charges Tuesday after an investigation found that he had spent years scamming at least 26 customers out of thousands of dollars, the district attorney announced. Roger Kornfeind, of Bethlehem, faces 26 counts each of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property, as well as 23 counts of home improvement fraud, Northampton County District Attorney Terence Houck said. Kornfeind — the owner of Hydro Dynamic Pools — has been defrauding customers at locations in Pen Argyl, Northampton County; Slatington, Lehigh County; and Oley, …
Scam Warning Issued By Pennsylvania Attorney General Scam Warning Issued By Pennsylvania Attorney General
Scam Warning Issued By Pennsylvania Attorney General Hurricane Ida brought heavy rains, flooding, thunderstorms, tornadoes and now it could bring home improvement scams. Homeowners should watch out for scammers who may target them with fake contracts, or phony government loans/grants, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro says. CONSUMER ALERTAs PA recovers from Hurricane Ida damage — stay cautious of home repair scams. https://t.co/gkIqP4LJa1 — AG Josh Shapiro (@PAAttorneyGen) September 3, 2021 Pennsylvanians should not sign insurance checks or claims over to any contractor. Legitimate contractors and government agencies will never…
Bring On Summer: Hot Days, Cooler Pools Bring On Summer: Hot Days, Cooler Pools
Bring On Summer: Hot Days, Cooler Pools The best moments of summer are when your days are full of nothing to do but relax poolside. These days, pools are more popular than ever as people seek to make their homes a true oasis. However, adding a pool to your home can be time-consuming and local pool contractors are booked for months to come. If you are looking to enjoy a pool this summer, these homes offer stunning pools that are perfect for entertaining or simply escaping the heat. 577 Millwood Road, Chappaqua Price: $8,500,000 5 Bedrooms | 5 Baths | 4 Half Baths It’s easy to enjoy the warm summer days outside at this extraord…
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Pair Of Home Burglaries, Police Say Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Pair Of Home Burglaries, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Pair Of Home Burglaries, Police Say A Fairfield County has been arrested in connection with two alleged burglaries in 2019 and 2020. Carlos Morales-Rodriguez, age 45, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Wednesday, June 2, for the two residential burglaries in Monroe in January of 2019 and March 2020. In the 2019 burglary, Monroe Police responded to a home on Bugg Hill Road where they discovered forced entry had been made through a rear screen door, said Lt. Stephen Corrone. The homeowner reported 25 folding chairs valued at $250 were stolen from the porch area. During the processing of the home, detectives collected items o…
Fire Breaks Out In Recently Purchased Area Home Fire Breaks Out In Recently Purchased Area Home
Fire Breaks Out In Recently Purchased Area Home A fire broke out in a recently purchased area home after rags caught fire, causing damage to the kitchen and floor, fire officials said. The Arlington Fire District was dispatched to a Briarwood Drive home in the Town of Poughkeepsie at approximately 10:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, where there was a reported two-alarm house fire and smoke coming from the second-story windows of a two-story residence, Arlington Fire Chief William Steenbergh said. Steenbergh said that crews forced their way into the structure, where they encountered a heavy smoke condition throughout the vacant home. The fire…
Recall Issued For 26K Cooktops Over Burn, Fire Hazards Recall Issued For 26K Cooktops Over Burn, Fire Hazards
Recall Issued For 26K Cooktops Over Burn, Fire Hazards A series of Whirlpool, KitchenAid and JennAir brand glass cooktops have been recalled due to burn and fire hazard issues, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Issued on Wednesday, Aug. 28, the recall alert states that certain models of glass cooktops with touch controls can turn on by themselves and pose burn and fire hazards. These cooktops were sold at Lowe’s, Home Depot, Best Buy and other home improvement and home appliance and other stores from March 2017 through Aug. 2019 and were priced between $1,150 and $2,500. Units were also sold online. The …
Police: Butler Contractor, 49, Took $8,000 Without Doing Job Police: Butler Contractor, 49, Took $8,000 Without Doing Job
Police: Butler Contractor, 49, Took $8,000 Without Doing Job A 49-year-old Butler man charged a Chatham resident $8,000 for a bathroom renovation that wasn't done, said police who arrested him. Chatham Borough police said James Diliberto was charged with failing to: register with the state Division of Consumer Affairs; provide proof of commercial liability insurance; specify terms of a home improvement contract in writing. Dilberto was released pending a court appearance.
Contractors From Westchester, Dutchess Charged With Scamming Customers In Greenwich, Police Say Contractors From Westchester, Dutchess Charged With Scamming Customers In Greenwich, Police Say
Contractors From Westchester, Dutchess Charged With Scamming Customers In Greenwich, Police Say Two contractors from Westchester and one from Dutchess have been charged after police say they scammed numerous customers in Greenwich. Greenwich Police say they arrested Weber Marin, 34, of White Plains, Ilir Cubi, 41, of Yonkers and Joseph Monserrate, 31, of Poughkeepsie on Sunday, June 9 after receiving complaints made by customers about being scammed. The three men had advertised plumbing repair services under an assumed business name and obtained work at three different Greenwich residences, according to police. Each of the men then conducted a requested repair and demanded on-the-spo…
Paterson Family Finally Refunded $2,000 From No-Show Roofer Paterson Family Finally Refunded $2,000 From No-Show Roofer
Paterson Family Finally Refunded $2,000 From No-Show Roofer A local media outlet was able to return $2,000 to a Paterson family whose contractor bailed on them time and time again. Lina Aguilar, who is battling Lupus, first hired the contractor last year to repair her leaking roof and gutters, ABC7 reports. She gave him $2,000 -- but he didn't show on the start date -- or at all. Aguilar demanded a refund, but when she got it, the check bounced, according to ABC7. After months of trying to track down the contractor, the news outlet finally was able to locate the contractor, whose business had since closed down, returning Auilar's $2,000 to her in c…
ERA Offers Winter Tips For Selling Your Home In The Spring ERA Offers Winter Tips For Selling Your Home In The Spring
ERA Offers Winter Tips For Selling Your Home In The Spring With winter settling in and the holidays fast approaching, most prospective home sellers are now thinking they will wait until spring to list their homes for sale, perceived as the optimal selling time. While buyers are in the market year-round and competition from other sellers is significantly lower this time of year, potentially making it a good time to sell, many homes do appear at their individual best in springtime. If you’re opting to wait until spring, your home will really need to stand out from the competition to get the highest price and quickest sale. Here are some items you shou…
ERA Offers Winter Tips For Selling Your Home In The Spring ERA Offers Winter Tips For Selling Your Home In The Spring
ERA Offers Winter Tips For Selling Your Home In The Spring With winter settling in and the holidays fast approaching, most prospective home sellers are now thinking they will wait until spring to list their homes for sale, perceived as the optimal selling time. While buyers are in the market year-round and competition from other sellers is significantly lower this time of year, potentially making it a good time to sell, many homes do appear at their individual best in springtime. If you’re opting to wait until spring, your home will really need to stand out from the competition to get the highest price and quickest sale. Here are some items you…
ERA Offers Winter Tips For Selling Your Home In The Spring ERA Offers Winter Tips For Selling Your Home In The Spring
ERA Offers Winter Tips For Selling Your Home In The Spring With winter settling in and the holidays fast approaching, most prospective home sellers are now thinking they will wait until spring to list their homes for sale, perceived as the optimal selling time. While buyers are in the market year-round and competition from other sellers is significantly lower this time of year, potentially making it a good time to sell, many homes do appear at their individual best in springtime. If you’re opting to wait until spring, your home will really need to stand out from the competition to get the highest price and quickest sale. Here are some items you…
Comfortably Historic: Energize Bedford Helps Modernize Local Home Comfortably Historic: Energize Bedford Helps Modernize Local Home
Comfortably Historic: Energize Bedford Helps Modernize Local Home There are countless reasons to consider improving a home's energy efficiency: decreased heating and cooling costs, helping the environment and creating a better, more civic-minded community are just a few. But for one Katonah family, going green also meant being able to love the winter again. "We live in a very old house, built in 1902," said Andy Chintz, a Katonah resident. "The house was not well insulated and in the dead of winter there were drafts and heating bills that sometimes totaled over $1000 a month." Realizing something had to be done, both for their comfort and to reduce their d…
Westchester, Putnam Staple Wallauer's To Open First Rockland County Store Westchester, Putnam Staple Wallauer's To Open First Rockland County Store
Westchester, Putnam Staple Wallauer's To Open First Rockland County Store Wallauer Paint & Design is opening its first store in Rockland County. A ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration is planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 52 College Ave. in Nanuet. The event will include face painting, balloon artistry, a magician, refreshments, free raffles, music and more.  The event is free and all those who attend will receive promotions that include up to $50 off Benjamin Moore paint and stain and a free in-store color consultation. Wallauer Paint & Design has a total of 16 family-owned locations throughout Westchester and Putnam countie…
Property Brothers Make Clifton Appearance Property Brothers Make Clifton Appearance
Property Brothers Make Clifton Appearance The Property Brothers promise they're going to bring the show to New Jersey -- but first, they're just dropping in for a book promotion. Jonathan and Drew Scott of the HGTV house-flipping show will be at Barnes & Noble on Route 3 in Clifton Tuesday for a signing of their book "Builder Brothers: Big Plans" at 6:30 p.m.
Scam Alert: Police Warn Of 'Storm Chasers' During CT Recovery Scam Alert: Police Warn Of 'Storm Chasers' During CT Recovery
Scam Alert: Police Warn Of 'Storm Chasers' During CT Recovery Connecticut State Police investigators are urging local residents to be wary of “storm chasers” following last week’s violent weather that sent debris flying, uprooted trees and left dozens of homes damaged. The Department of Consumer Protection is warning area residents to be on the lookout for scams as they prepare to make any repairs on their homes following the storm. “Some scammers or ‘storm chasers’ prey on families after weather emergencies because they know they need repairs done quickly,” officials from the DCP noted. “Our message to consumers: know the signs of a scam, and don’t f…
Second Lowe's Store In Westchester Scheduled To Open Second Lowe's Store In Westchester Scheduled To Open
Second Lowe's Store In Westchester Scheduled To Open Westchester will enjoy a second Lowe's Home Improvement store by early next year, according to the developer. The county's other Lowe's store is in Ridge Hill Shopping Center in Yonkers. The developer of a Yorktown Lowe’s home improvement store said it's slated to open next year at 3200 Old Crompond Road. Lowe's also has two stores in Rockland County, on Orangeburg and Nanuet. Site work is under way, according to Wilbur Breslin, chief executive officer of developer Breslin Realty Development Corp. The project is set to include three other buildings, which could potentially be two restaur…
Norwalk: Turn Eh Into Yeah! By Updating Your Front Door Color Norwalk: Turn Eh Into Yeah! By Updating Your Front Door Color
Norwalk: Turn Eh Into Yeah! By Updating Your Front Door Color Spring is here, we swear! If you’re starting to think of sprucing up your home and property, there’s one relatively simple thing you can do for instant curb appeal: paint your front door. If you’re looking to put your house on the market, the front door is a prospective buyer's introduction to a house. Nancy Manby, a realtor with William Raveis in Norwalk, likens it to opening a package. “It’s the first thing the buyer sees,” said Manby. “It sets the tone for what rest of house is going to be." It's particularly important to take a careful look at your front door if it's not your usua…