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MTA unveils new mobile app

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that its new MTA app is available for download. The app is currently in BETA testing and will eventually succeed the MYmta app. The app features schedules, service alerts and more for subways, buses, Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad all in one place. Users can also book Access-A-Ride trips and see elevator and escalator outages at stations throughout the subway system.

Swimmers compete at the Westchester County Swim Conference Championships at Westchester Country Club Beach Club on Aug. 3. Lake Isle won the competition handily, netting 891.50 points in total. For story, see page 16.

County’s Element 46 Tech Accelerator seeks startups

Westchester County’s Element 46 Tech Accelerator Powered by Cela is currently accepting applications for its third cohort, which will begin in September 2023. Each startup selected will experience a world-class accelerator program that features key curriculum, connections to entrepreneurs, investors and mentors and full-time support from the Element 46 staff. The program will culminate with a Demo Day in November 2023, where each participant will have the opportunity to pitch their venture to a room full of investors, technology experts, press representatives, government officials and other key contacts. The deadline to apply is Aug. 19.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “We are immensely proud of the positive and lasting impact that our Element 46 Tech Accelerator is making on the County’s technology-driven startups. The program is a tremendous opportunity for tech-focused startups who are looking for education and mentorship that can help them to refine their concept and become well-positioned to scale locally and beyond.”

Westchester County Director

of Economic Development, Bridget Gibbons, said: “Participating in the Element 46 Tech Accelerator can help Westchester startups build community and connections, while paving the way to raising capital. I strongly encourage growth-minded tech entrepreneurs in the County to take advantage of this opportunity and apply today.”

Westchester County Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Deborah Novick, said: “Westchester County is home to a large, diverse community of entrepreneurs. Our Element 46 Tech Accelerator alums are a group of driven and enterprising individuals who are contributing to their communities and the economy. We look forward to continuing to make an impact on our startup ecosystem and welcoming a new group of participants this fall.”

Cela Innovation Co-Founder, John Lynn, said: “We are looking for groundbreakers, innovators and disruptors who are leveraging technology to drive innovation for our next Element 46 Tech Accelerator cohort. If you are leading a Westchester tech startup and looking for mentorship, inspiration, collaboration,

community and more, this is the program you should be applying for.”

Members of each Element 46 Tech Accelerator cohort are selected in a competitive, county-wide selection process. Up to 12 tech startups from across the County are selected for each program, and must feature committed founders with at least a prototype of their technology or tech-enabled product. In the past, selected startups have additionally been investor-backed, grant-funded, and/or revenue-generating operations.

In the program, each founder is matched with hand-picked mentors who are leaders in technology, finance, business strategy, venture capital, marketing and other key areas. Participants also gain access to a world-class curriculum on fundraising, customer development, executive management, product iteration, branding, marketing and more.

The Element 46 Tech Accelerator Powered by Cela runs for 10 weeks every spring and fall. This is the third cohort produced in partnership with Cela Innovation, experts in tech accelerator see ELEMENT 3

“If we want more customers to use public transit, providing travel tools that are easy and intuitive is key,” said MTA Acting Chief Customer Officer Shanifah Rieara. “The new MTA app accomplishes just that, connecting riders to the information they need in one or two taps.”

Additional features in the Beta version of the new MTA app include:

• Plan a trip to see recommended routes and check schedules for subways, buses, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North, PATH and AirTrain.

• Get service alerts and see planned and unplanned service changes and best ways to get around.

• Save favorite routes and stops for quick viewing of arrival times.

• Live bus tracking to see where a bus is located that is approaching a stop, check when it will arrive, and follow it throughout its trip, including instant information on how many stops and minutes away a bus is.

• Real-time on-board crowding for railroads.

• Book Access-A-Ride trips, find pick up and drop off times for trips, and view trip history.

• Improved search making it easier to see which search results are MTA stations and the services offered there at a glance.

• Dynamic strip maps and station views indicate the service that is running at any given time.

The app was co-developed with Axon Vibe, a smart mobility platform provider and former winner of the MTA’s Transit Tech Lab accelerator. Utilizing this smart transit technology MTA app users will also be able to opt into sharing their location data to receive smart, real-time, location-based notifications for their individual journey.

The aggregated data will be available to the MTA to better understand ridership and mobility patterns around the New York metropolitan area. This information will assist with improving transit operations to meet the needs of customers and developing innovative tools to help make it easier for riders to plan for transit and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This effort was supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

“Axon Vibe is thrilled to continue supporting the MTA with our smart transit technology, aimed at promoting sustainable travel and increasing public transit ridership,” said Roman Oberli, CEO of Axon Vibe.

The app will replace MYmta when it becomes available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store later this year. Riders will not need to download a new app as it will automatically update on a mobile device if MYmta is already installed.

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Success stories from recent Element 46 Tech Accelerator graduates include:

• ConConnect, which was founded with the mission to create a supportive network for the formerly incarcerated, has rebranded to Untapped Solutions and widened their reach to also support veterans, LGBTQ, people of color, disabled persons and many other marginalized communities that also face challenges in accessing the resources and services they need. In July 2023, the company received a $150,000 investment from Google for Startups, and an additional $100,000 in Google Cloud credits. With this support, Untapped Solutions can continue working on enhancing their platform and amplifying their impact.

• Open Market, a socially responsible marketplace that redistributes capital and customers to BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) and POC (People of Color) businesses, launched a shoppable online marketplace that makes it easy for consumers to locate and patronize the brands that align with the initiatives they care about: social justice, equity, sustainability, and livable wages.

• In late 2022, SilverBills partnered with the Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging at the University of Denver to conduct an NIH-funded research study on caregivers to assess whether SilverBills could decrease dementia caregiver stress, and increase quality of life. All participants received SilverBills’ bill management services free for one year as part of the study.

To learn more about the Element 46 program, visit the Element 46 website.

White Plains, county create food scrap facility

In an expansion of the current city’s composting operations, the city of White Plains, with the assistance of the county of Westchester’s Compost & Education (CompostED) Program, has begun in-house food scrap composting. To further reduce the carbon footprint of its food scrap composting program the city has eliminated the transportation of the food scraps to an off-site location. Utilizing the county’s CompostED composting facility as a model, the city established a compost site at the Gedney Recycling Yard. White Plains residents can continue to drop-off food scraps at the Gedney Yard, which will be composted on site.

The site harnesses the potential of the food scraps to create nutrient-rich soil and contribute to a greener future for the next generation. The new local, on-site process demonstrates White Plains commitment to environmental stewardship and the pursuit of sustainable solutions.

County Executive George Latimer said: “One of the original goals of the CompostED facility was to serve as a model for our municipalities to see local food scrap composting in action and be able to envision such a facility in their communities. The City of White Plains officials saw the possibilities and have now made local composting a reality in their community. We are especially proud that the first municipality to take this step is also the County

seat. We encourage other communities to look to their own backyards to manage food scraps and reduce their waste in this way.”

White Plains Mayor Tom Roach said: “By adding on site food waste composting to our existing composting program we eliminate the trucking of food waste to a remote site reducing our carbon footprint. With the assistance of Westchester County we have successfully developed an efficient and financially feasible composting program that ensures the environmental benefits are more fully achieved.”

Residents within the city of White Plains have the opportunity to participate in this exciting initiative by bringing separated food scraps to the Gedney Recycling Yard Facility. This convenient service allows community members to dispose of food scraps, including fruit and vegetable peelings, coffee grounds, eggshells, and other organic materials, in an environmentally responsible manner. The facility will transform the organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, which can then be used to improve soil health, promote plant growth, and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers. By composting locally, White Plains will effectively reduce carbon dioxide emissions by eliminating transportation of the food scraps to an offsite location thereby taking a meaningful stride toward achieving its sustainable goals.

According to a report commissioned by the

county’s Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF), food scraps comprise approximately 22% of residential waste. While joining RFSTAD was the first step in reducing the amount of waste, transportation of the waste to composting facilities creates greenhouse gas. DEF created (CompostED) in Valhalla as a demonstration site to educate municipal officials, residents, and students, on the benefits and ease of local composting. White Plains quickly recognized the benefits and possibilities of a local composting site, and began working closely with DEF to envision, design, and implement a site.

With the expert guidance of DEF, the city’s Department of Public Works staff was trained in the proper techniques for incorporating food waste into current composting operations. This included guidance on the construction of an Aerated Static Pile System (ASP), a composting technique that accelerates the decomposition process of organic materials by using controlled aeration to enhance microbial activity and facilitate the composting process, while also helping to reduce odors. The city employees were able to construct the system at a minimal cost mostly using materials on hand at the site, resulting in very low start-up costs. Additionally, as White Plains will now have an on-site food scrap composting operation, the city will reduce overall costs by eliminating the tipping fee for that waste.

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New Rochelle library to host blood drive

The New Rochelle Public Library will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, Aug. 17, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Main branch of the library.

For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or sign up online at redcrossblood.org.

“The New Rochelle Public Library is committed to strengthening our community and helping meet hospital and patient needs through blood donations,” said Tom Geoffino, Library Director. “This blood drive is our way of giving staff, colleagues and neighbors an opportunity to help save lives.”

Blood is a perishable product that can only come from volunteer blood donors. With someone in the U.S. needing blood every two seconds, blood products must be constantly replenished, according to the Red Cross.

“We urge community members to donate blood and help ensure that patients in local hospitals have a supply of blood ready and waiting before an emergency occurs. There’s no better feeling than knowing that your blood donation may give someone a

second chance at life,” commented Geoffino.

According to the Red Cross, donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative.

The New Rochelle Public Library (NRPL) is a community resource that seeks to improve the life of every citizen in our city. The Library offers a comprehensive print and digital collection that includes retrospective and current materials, up-to-date technology for public use, and a wide range of community services and programs tailored to a diverse audience. Chartered in 1894, NRPL is a school-district library with its own operating budget and a Board of Trustees composed of seven elected members. It has served the 81,500 residents of New Rochelle from its Main Library building in the downtown business district since 1979. A smaller branch, located in the park in front of the New Rochelle High School, was restored through a grassroots effort and currently operates as the Huguenot Children’s Library. Learn more at nrpl.org. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @NRPublicLibrary

The New Rochelle Public Library will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, Aug. 17, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Main branch of the library.

Screenings under the Stars continues with ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru at Kensico’

The White Plains Hospital Screenings

Under the Stars series continues with “Minions: The Rise of Gru” on Friday, Aug. 11, at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla (previously scheduled for Friday, July 14). The series features lighthearted films, all rated PG and released in 2022.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “Our outdoor movies give people multiple family entertainment opportunities. Each film is geared towards adults and children alike, so everyone can enjoy the shows together. Join us at our very own ‘Central Park’ for a wonderful night of family entertainment.”

Westchester County Parks and Recreation Commissioner Kathleen O’Connor said: “Watching movies while picnicking in the open air are wonderful ways to spend warm summer nights with family and friends.”

“Minions: The Rise of Gru” tells the story of a 12-year-old’s dream to become

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The final movie in the series is The Bad Guys on Friday, Aug. 25, at Glen Island Park, New Rochelle

Admission and parking are free. Westchester residency and parking fees are applicable at Glen Island Park.

Movies begin at sundown. Event is rain or shine. Moviegoers should bring blankets, folding chairs and a picnic. Refreshments will be available for sale. Movies may be cancelled due to inclement weather.

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Under the Stars is presented by Westchester County Parks and Sharc Creative with Westchester Parks Foundation, and support from Robison Oil, HamletHub, 100.7 WHUD, 107.1 The Peak, LOOK

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County re-dedicates memorial to fallen World War I soldiers

Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Veterans Service Agency Director Ron Tocci hosted a special ceremony on Friday to rededicate memorial plaques and trees at the Westchester County Center commemorating soldiers from Westchester County who gave their lives in World War I.

The memorial, which rings the West Lot at the County Center, was partially dismantled when New York state used the lot to erect temporary medical facilities during the height of the COVID crisis.

All of the original 49 plaques and trees have been restored by the Westchester County Parks Department, and the fallen soldiers were remembered Friday with a reading of their names by White Plains Mayor Tom Roach, Parks Department Commissioner Kathy O’Connor and Veterans Service Agency Service Officer Dan Griffin, who was instrumental in the effort to restore the memorial. Griffin is also Commander of White Plains American Legion Post 135, whose original commander, Frederick Gross, had first proposed the idea for the memorial after the war in 1919.

County Executive Latimer said: “Over a century ago, a commitment was made to honor the brave souls who laid down their lives. This commitment, established by our predecessors in County government, was rooted in the desire to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War through the installation of these plaques. It is our duty and responsibility to uphold the legacy of remembrance and gratitude for generations to come.”

Director Tocci said: “Memories fade very

quickly and maybe after a couple of generations people kind of forget what it’s all about. They tend to, maybe on a special day once a year pay tribute and appreciation for the sacrifices soldier have made for their country. But their gift of patriotism and life is eternal and I think it’s the duty of all the succeeding generations to understand and appreciate and not only remember but to pray for the souls of those who are not hear anymore, and pass that torch on to the younger generation and make them understand what America is truly all about.”

Cynthia Abbott Kauffman, President of the

White Plains Historical Society, Co-founder and President of Daughters of Liberty’s Legacy and President of the American Legion Auxiliary, White Plains Post 135, said: “It has been said that you die twice -- once when you leave this Earth, the second when the no longer say your name. Remember that each honor roll name that you hear today was a young man who lived, loved, served and died too soon.”

The ceremony also included a reading of the World War I poem “In Flanders Field” by Michael Fix, U.S. Army Veteran and member of American Legion Leroy Gregory Post 979, Eastchester.

History of the Memorial

The original memorial, first composed of trees without plaques, was first dedicated on Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1921, at the urging of Frederick Gross, founder of American Legion Post 135 White Plains, to honor local soldier who died in the war. At that ceremony, a parade featured veterans of the Civil War, the Spanish-American War and the World War. William G. McAdoo, U.S. Treasurer under President Wilson, attended the ceremony. The Fort Slocum band provided the music. Fort Slocum on Davids Island in New Rochelle had been a major processing facility for soldiers heading overseas. A box of soil from the Belleau Wood battleground in France was brought to mix with the soil at the memorial.

The original memorial was moved, and plaque installed, when the County Center was built and rededicated on Memorial Day in 1931.

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The memorial, which rings the West Lot at the County Center, was partially dismantled when New York state used the lot to erect temporary medical facilities during the height of the COVID crisis.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Veterans Service Agency Director Ron Tocci hosted a special ceremony on Friday to rededicate memorial plaques and trees at the Westchester County Center.

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$500K in relief for residents affected by flooding

The Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS (HGAR) is excited to announce that the National Association of REALTORS' Realtors Relief Foundation (RRF) has approved our grant request for a half million dollars to help REALTOR members and residents throughout the Hudson Valley affected by the flash flooding on July 9 and 10.

Each household affected by this disaster is eligible for up to $2,000 towards mortgage, rent, or hotel expenses due to displacement. Orange County was initially declared a State Disaster Emergency by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, as the town of Highlands suffered severe damage. Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester were later added to the list, along with several other counties. To be eligible, recipients must be full-time residents in the areas listed and either a U.S. citizen or legally admitted for residence in the U.S.

"REALTORS don't just live and work in our communities – we give back to them. As a REALTOR, I am proud of what our REALTOR Relief Foundation has done over the last 21 years to help restore and rebuild communities across the United States that have been devastated by disasters," said Tony D'Anzica, HGAR president. "The Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS has been a long-time contributor to the Foundation

and we are grateful to have the Foundation's support now that our own communities are in need. We want the members of the communities we serve to know that, in more ways than they might realize, our REALTOR family works every day to help them."

New York State Senator James Skoufis said many property owners are still

scrambling to piece their homes and lives back together. "Without flood insurance, and without declared individual assistance from FEMA, our homeowners and renters need help. I applaud REALTORS Relief Foundation for stepping in to provide much needed financial assistance for Hudson Valley residents, and I will continue to urge our partners at the state and federal

levels to get recovery resources into our communities."

Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus also expressed his support for HGAR's efforts. "Hard-working Orange County families suffered major damage to their homes and hardships due to last month's storm. This assistance will be beneficial to them, and I want to thank

HGAR for stepping up and helping our communities to rebuild after this major weather event," he said. "I very much appreciate the assistance from HGAR," added Highland Falls Mayor Joseph D'Onofrio. "It is so much needed, with folks being displaced from their homes and hundreds of others in need."

Residents in those areas who sustained flood damage may apply for one of the following options:

· Monthly mortgage expense for the primary residence that was affected.

· Rental cost due to displacement from the primary residence.

· Hotel reimbursement due to displacement from primary residence.

Financial assistance is awarded for housing only. Second mortgages, home equity loans, clothing, appliances, equipment or vehicle purchase, rental or repair are not eligible under this program.

All applicants will be required to submit photo IDs to show proof of residency, such as a driver's license or other documentation, as well as a copy of the mortgage statement, lease agreement or hotel receipt. In addition, photos of damages, insurance estimates, claim status reports or copies of repair estimates must also be submitted as proof of damage to the primary residence.

From left, state Senator James Skoufis; HGAR Interim CEO/Chief Operating Officer, Jana Currier; HGAR President, Tony D’Anzica; town of Highlands Supervisor Bob Livsey; Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus; Village of Highland Falls Deputy Mayor James DiSalvo.

Westchester Diverse Abilities Job Fair returns, bigger than ever

Underscoring the County’s dedication to combating the nationwide high unemployment rate among people with disabilities, Westchester County Executive George Latimer welcomed job seekers to the Summer 2023 Diverse Abilities Job Fair on Tuesday, July 18. Due to the success of previous Diverse Abilities Job Fairs, the event was moved to the Westchester County Center to accommodate the demand from both job seekers and employers/resource providers.

The day-long hiring event began with an Open House that brought together representatives from approximately 50 employers and resource providers. Pre-registered candidates with disabilities were able to request accommodations needed and schedule individual interviews with employers in the afternoon.

Latimer said: “Westchester County remains dedicated to supporting all of our residents and cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We have seen tremendous interest from both job seekers and employers to participate in the Diverse Abilities Job Fair, and we were thrilled to have to move the event to a larger location to support that demand.”

Westchester County Office of People with Disabilities Director Evan Latainer said: “Since its inception, the Diverse Abilities Job Fair has provided job seekers an opportunity to showcase their unique skills and meet with employers and resource providers that are dedicated to inclusivity. It was a great day and we look forward to hosting more Job Fairs in the future.”

Westchester County Office of Economic Development Director Bridget Gibbons said: “We are always looking for opportunities to

help Westchester County residents find employment, and that includes those with differing abilities. A diverse and inclusive workforce is a happier and more productive workforce. The Office of Economic Development will continue to look for and create opportunities to help these individuals find employment in our County.”

Westchester County Director of Policy and Programs, Small Business and Chambers of Commerce Shari Rosen Ascher said: “This was our biggest and most successful Diverse Abilities Job Fair to date, and we are thrilled with the feedback we have been getting from employers and job seekers alike. Connecting individuals with differing abilities with employers and resource providers will help cultivate an even more diverse and inclusive workforce for Westchester County.”

The Diverse Abilities Job Fair is a partnership between the Westchester County Office

of Economic Development, the Westchester County Office for People with Disabilities and several local organizations.

Participating employers included: Amazon, AppleGreen, Goodwill NY/NJ, New York State Department of Corrections & Community Supervision, NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health, Westchester County, Westchester County Airport, and more.

Participating resource providers included: Commission for the Blind, Hearing Loss Association, SPARC, The Arc Westchester, Untapped Solutions (formerly ConConnect), Westchester Independent Living, Westchester Residential Opportunities, Yes, She Can and more.

This job fair saw upwards of 250 attendees.

From left: Martha Lopez, Westchester County Director of Minority and Women-owned Business Development; Michelle Green, District Coordinator for Workforce Development & Business Relations, ACCES-VR; Jeffrey Zitofsky, Westchester County Office for People with Disabilities; Shari Rosen Ascher, Westchester County Director of Policy and Programs, Small Business and Chambers of Commerce; Tara Conte, Westchester County Office for People with Disabilities; Maria Cavallo, Westchester County

Francesca Hagadus,

Shari Rosen Ascher, Westchester County Director of Policy and Programs, Small Business and Chambers of Commerce; Martha Lopez, Westchester County Director of Minority and Women-owned Business Development.

More than 250 people attended the Westchester Diverse Abilities Job Fair on July 18 at the Westchester County Center.

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NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 7/10/2023 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Cezar Lopez, 1015 Old Post Road, #3H, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Notice of Formation of CLKB Home LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Coachience LLC. Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/18/2023. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 4 Kirby Ln N, Rye, NY 10580. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

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NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 8/03/23. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 112 Cottage Ave. Mount Vernon, NY 10550. Notice of Formation of Tracstone LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

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THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-RS1

Plaintiff, vs.

JEAN BANCES; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ARIZONA; BRANDI TAYLOR, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF VERNA V. TAYLOR; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF VERNA V. TAYLOR, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators,

and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

Plaintiff designates WESTCHESTER as the place of trial situs of the real property

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180 SUTTON MANOR ROAD, NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801

Section: 1, Block: 94, Lot: 29

To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale

premises known as 180 SUTTON MANOR ROAD, NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. WESTCHESTER County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: June 20, 2023

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Hard times for Hard Knocks

Since its inception in 2001, HBO’s NFL docu-series ‘Hard Knocks’ has been must-watch television more often than not. But after Tuesday night’s season premier, I’m wondering if—in its 20th season—the bloom is starting to come off the rose.

This year, the Hard Knocks crew will follow the New York Jets through training camp, a several-week stretch that—given the Jets’ high hopes for the season and the stature of free-agent signee Aaron Rodgers—feels like it should be ‘made’ for television drama. But instead, it feels like the reach and reputation of the program has made both the team and its players skittish, much to the detriment of the show.

Honestly, I don’t blame the Jets; over the years, we’ve seen how Hard Knocks can amplify small moments, often twist -

ing them to fit the producer’s narrative. For every Rex Ryan ‘Eat a snack’ rant—one which made the former Gang Green coach a star—you have other moments, like a heavily-edited segment where cornerback Antonio Cromartie is seemingly unable to recite the names of his children.

Hard Knocks giveth and Hard Knocks taketh away, it seems.

But players and organizations are much more conscious of their images now, more so even than in 2010 when the Jets were last featured on the show. Thanks to social media, athletes have more control over their ‘brand’ and are less likely to participate in ventures that don’t afford them the ability to craft their own narratives.

That was readily apparent during Tuesday’s premier, which saw players like backup quarterback Zach Wilson and others actively avoid the camera, even as Rodgers—ever the showman— tried his darnedest to generate “content.”

Heck, it got so bad that Hard Knocks resorted to blatant gim-

mickry, flying in its narrator, actor Liev Schrieber, to Jets camp in order to create some semblance of a storyline.

Spoiler alert, it didn’t work, as the camera-ready Rodgers was the only team member to interact with the Ray Donovan star. Does this mean the rest of the series won’t be worth a watch? It’s tough to say. Every training camp is bound to have its fair share of organic dramatic moments, and having cameras on the premises means there will almost certainly be something to pique the interest of sports fans. But the growing media-savviness of players who are increasingly unwilling to look foolish on camera means that those asides portraying a backup lineman’s personal life are likely a thing of the past.

I’ll still be tuning in, but it looks like this once great series might be a relic of the past. The only thing Jets fans care about is that their 39-year-old quarterback isn’t one of those relics as well.

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HBO’s Hard Knocks premiered on Aug. 8 with the New York Jets as this season’s featured team. But it seems like both team and players are wary of the documentary cameras. Contributed photo

Lake Isle bests field at WCSC Championships

By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor

On Aug. 3, the Lake Isle Swim and Dive Team put the finishing touches on another stellar summer season, winning the Westchester County Swim Conference Championships in decisive fashion to once again claim the top spot in the WCSC.

The WCSC consisted of four days of events, beginning with the diving competition at Rye Golf Club on Monday, July 31 and concluding with Thursday’s swimming finals at Westchester Country Club Beach Club. The swim and dive clubs compete all summer long against each other in divisional matchups before the August event serves as a traditional end to the summer season.

As has been the norm over the past several years, Lake Isle cruised to another victory, amassing a 895.50 points to best a field containing 29 other swim and dive clubs from the surrounding area.

Rye Golf Club tallied 710 points to secure a second-place finish, while Shenorock Shore Club (692.50) Larchmont Yacht Club (672) and the New York Athletic Club (607) rounded out the top five. Balance and depth was key to Lake Isle’s strong finish. With one two swimmers outpointed the rest of their age bracket—Mila Niven netted 55 points to pace the 8U girls—the

eventual champs relied on strong showings across the board to earn points that helped them run away with the county title.

In addition to the team events, a number of longstanding bests were broken, as seven meet/pool records fell on Thursday.

Cameron Forbes of Rye Golf Club was the first to set a new mark, as her time of 58.52 broke Nathalie Eid’s 10-year-old record in the girls 14U backstroke. Aidan Lee of Wykagyl topped Ryan Feeley’s 17U boys backstroke time with a blistering pace of 58.23. Greenburgh’s Giacomo Iacobazzi broke a 32-yearold record initially set by Francis McKenna in 1991, swimming the 8U boys 25 yard breaststroke in 17.96 seconds.

Evan Ripp of Shenorock Shore Club finished the 14U boys breaststroke in 1:00.86 to wrest the meet best time from Timmy Perley, while Seth Graber of the American Yacht Club posted a meet record 57.83 in the 14U boys breaststroke.

Penny Lazar of Westchester Country Club shattered the 17U butterfly record with a time of 56.64, but the second and third place finishers in the event—Sophia Lord from Rye Golf Club and Lake Isle’s Lauren Meierle—also surpassed the old mark set in 2008 by Shannon Jones.

Sofia Torres competes in the breaststroke at Westchester Country Club. Torres’ Lake Isle team cruised to a commanding win.

Swimmers get off the blocks for the backstroke on Aug. 3. Photos/Mike

Evan Ripp celebrates after wining the 14U breaststroke on Aug. 3. Ripp set a new meet record with a time of 1:00.86.