The owner of an iconic Long Island castle has filed for bankruptcy.

Oheka Castle in Huntington is known for its lavish weddings and high-profile appearances in TV and film.

The 109,000-square-foot chateau was built in the 1920s and includes a hotel, a restaurant and event spaces. The recent Chapter 11 filing is an effort by owner Gary Melius to save the famous site from foreclosure, Newsday reported . 5

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The landmark property has just $57.27 in its checking account and zero cash on hand, according to court documents filed in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York. Its ownership entity, Kahn Property Owner LLC, owes a reported $63.5 million to creditors.

Owner Melius said in a court statement that he filed for bankruptcy in order to preserve the value of t

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