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Greta Garbo's eccentric former home hits the market

<p>Hollywood icon Greta Garbo's former New York home has hit the market for an impressive $7.25 million. </p> <p>The stunning three-bedroom, three-bathroom Manhattan apartment retains many of her personal touches and eccentric furnishings, making it stand out from other luxury homes. </p> <p>The apartment last sold for $8.5 million in 2017 after a fierce bidding war, with many fans of the Swedish-American actress expected to be vying for the property this time around. </p> <p>The home boasts large picture windows with spectacular views of the East River, which was said to have reminded Greta of her native Stockholm.</p> <p>It also includes a newly renovated kitchen, dining room, many living areas, and numerous bathrooms, with most rooms boasting an impressive chandelier. </p> <p>The living room – which was Greta's favorite space – includes a gas fireplace and an attached den, while French doors at the far end open to a lovely balcony cooled by river breezes.</p> <p>The primary bedroom suite features Greta's beloved rose-hued Fortuny silk walls and headboard, while a second bedroom includes a pink-and-green-accented V'Soske rug personally designed by the movie star.</p> <p>Greta, who was best known for her roles in <em>A Woman of Affairs</em>, <em>Anna Christie</em>, <em>Romance</em>, and <em>Camille</em>,  died in 1990 at the age of 85, but retired from acting when she was just 35, leading a private life in her New York apartment for 50 years.</p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images / Compass Real Estate</em></p>

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"This is Our House": See inside Bon Jovi’s swanky condo

<p dir="ltr">Rocker Jon Bon Jovi is <a href="https://www.compass.com/listing/155-west-11th-street-unit-14a-manhattan-ny-10011/979017794094838977/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">selling</a> his Manhattan condo for a cool $33.22 million.</p><p dir="ltr">The Livin’ on a Prayer singer <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10508419/Jon-Bon-Jovi-selling-22million-3-951-square-foot-luxurious-Greenwich-Village-condo.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">first bought</a> the four-bedroom apartment - which comes with its own private elevator and garden - in 2017 for $28.6 million.</p><p dir="ltr">Boasting stunning views of Lower Manhattan and the Hudson River through its floor-to-ceiling windows, the 3,951-square-foot condo also includes a Juliette balcony overlooking the city.</p><p dir="ltr">The master bedroom comes with an expansive walk-in-wardrobe, as well as a windowed master bathroom featuring white and grey marble on the walls, floor, and surrounding the tub, as well as a glass-enclosed shower and mosaic detailing on the floor (which is also heated).</p><p dir="ltr">As well as having multiple generous bedrooms, the condo includes a kitchen that opens out into a breakfast room, a huge living room, and its own gallery at the centre of the apartment.</p><p dir="ltr">The condo is located within the exclusive neighbourhood of Greenwich Village, and its new owners will also be able to access The Greenwich Lanes’ fitness centre, 7-square-metre pool, whirlpool, steam rooms and golf simulator.</p><p dir="ltr">Whoever gets the keys to the condo will also live with famous neighbours, including Starbucks CEO Howard Scultz and actor Michael C. Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Bon Jovi moved to the condo in 2017 after offloading his duplex penthouse, also in Manhattan, for $24.1 million.</p><p dir="ltr"><em>Images: @jonbonjovi (Instagram), Compass</em></p>

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BREAKING: Several people killed after truck plows into cyclists in New York

<p>A man has been shot and taken into custody in New York after driving his Home Depot rental truck onto a busy bike path and firing at a crowd. At least six people have been killed and 15 more have been injured.</p> <p>The incident occurred on the West Side Highway in Lower Manhattan, nearby Stuyvesant High School and the site of the World Trade Center. It comes just hours before New York’s annual Halloween parade, which attracts thousands to the area.</p> <p>“What happened was there was a car crash… he came out of one of the cars. He had two guns. He was running around Chambers [Street] and somebody started to chase him,” 14-year-old Stuyvesant student Laith Bahlouli told reporters. “I heard four to six gunshots – everybody starts running.”</p> <p>US police have described the incident as a terror attack, with reports suggesting the FBI has taken over the investigation.</p> <p><strong>UPDATE:</strong> The death toll has risen to eight, according to a statement from Mayor Bill de Blasio.</p> <p>"This was an act of terror and a particularly cowardly act of terror aimed at innocent civilians, aimed at people going about their lives who had no idea about what was about to hit them. We know of eight innocent people who have lost their lives and over a dozen more injured.</p> <p>"We know that this action was intended to break our spirit, but we also know New Yorkers are strong, New Yorkers are resilient and our spirit will never be moved by an act of violence."</p> <p>The suspect allegedly shouted "Allahu Akbar" ("God is great" in Arabic) during the incident.</p> <p><em>More to come.</em></p>

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Manhattan cocktail recipe

<p>If you’re after a nice aperitif to get your night started you can’t do much better than a Manhattan. This bold, smooth cocktail is full of flavour.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients: </span></strong></p> <ul> <li>60mL Rye whisky</li> <li>20mL Sweet Red Vermouth</li> <li>1-2 Dashes of Bitters</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Fill a glass with ice.</li> <li>Add all ingredients.</li> <li>Stir thoroughly.</li> <li>Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.</li> <li>Garnish with an orange twist or maraschino cherry.</li> </ol> <p><em><strong>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 178 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</strong></em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/02/month-of-love-cocktail/">A love potion cocktail</a></span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/03/negroni/">Negroni</a></span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/03/blood-orange-margaritas/">Blood orange margaritas</a></span></em></strong></p>

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