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Westchester officials call on state to increase aid program BY ALEESIA FORNI aforni@westfairinc.com
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eaders of Westchester municipalities are calling on state officials to increase an aid program that provides funding to local governments. Created in 2005, Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) is an unrestricted state funding source provided to all of New York’s cities, towns and villages outside of New York City. The program was created in order to consolidate a number of local funding streams, curtail property tax increases and provide incentives to local governments to consolidate or share services. For the upcoming fiscal year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has pegged $714 million for the AIM program in the state budget. According to budget archives, that figure has remained unchanged for seven straight years. “It’s great that the state says its own spending increase is limited to two percent a year,” Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said. “But part of the reason they’ve done that is by not increasing payments to local governments. That’s a spending shift, not a spending limit.” » » AID PROGRAM
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Matthew Kiamie, vice president and chief operating officer of Manhattan real estate firm Windsor Management Corp., outside 411 Theodore Fremd Ave. in Rye. Photo by Bob Rozycki.
Stamford showdown coming on proposed High Ridge Park development BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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proposal to repurpose one of the six buildings at Stamford’s High Ridge Park office complex into a fitness facility has run into significant opposition from neighboring residents — some-
thing that real estate firm George Comfort & Sons said is indicative of a growing “anti-development” trend in the city. “It’s definitely something we’ve seen in Stamford in particular,” said Andrew Joseph, a vice president at Manhattan-based George Comfort & Sons, » » HIGH RIDGE
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Lofty vision brings New York City landlord to Rye office building BY RYAN DEFFENBAUGH rdeffenbaugh@westfairinc.com
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wo years ago, when his company was looking for an office property in Westchester County, Matthew Kiamie said all it took was a tour of Acadia Realty Trust’s airy headquarters at 411 Theodore Fremd Ave. in Rye to know he had found his building. Kiamie, vice president and chief operating officer of Manhattan real estate firm Windsor Management Corp., said the building’s look and feel made it a natural fit for his company’s entrance into the Westchester market. “I toured a lot of different buildings over the years and when I first came into this one here and saw the Acadia space, with the polished concrete floors, open ceilings and the sunlight coming in through the windows, it really felt like a New York City property for us,” said Kiamie. Kiamie described being instantly attracted to the potential of the building’s 14-foot ceiling heights and eight-foot windows. It provided the loft industrial-style product he said is more common in Manhattan than Westchester. About $25 million later, Kiamie’s Windsor Management became new owners of the three-story, 119,000-square-foot office building in fall 2016. It marked the first purchase in Westchester County for Windsor, which owns seven high-rise commercial office buildings in lower midtown Manhattan, along with a 164,000-square-foot building in Shelton, Connecticut. Beyond his interest in the building’s lofty potential, it also didn’t hurt that offices at 411 Theodore Fremd were 100-percent occupied at the time of purchase, with 25 different tenants.
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“That shows how the previous owner was able to make improvements to the building here,” Kiamie said. “Not only the occupancy level, but the location was a driving factor. Rye is a very affluent area both for businesses and residents.” Built in 1982, the 411 Theodore Fremd building had already undergone some extensive renovations from the previous ownership, Baywater TN 411 Theodore Fremd LLC. That long name represents a joint venture between Baywater Properties of Darien, True North Management Group of White Plains and WillKen Investments of Rye. WillKen is an affiliate company of the building’s prior owner, Rye-based Willett Companies LLC. The company teamed up with Baywater and True North on a $10.8 million deal to purchase the building in 2012. David Genovese, CEO and founder of Baywater, said the property had lost major tenants in New York Life Insurance Company and Lake Group Media and was struggling to replace them at the time the new ownership took over. “We were able to acquire the property at a significant discount to the price previously paid, which allowed us to renovate the lobbies, hallways and the cafeteria, as well as the exterior of the building,” Genovese said. The company hired Fairfield County firm Eric Rains Landscape Architecture LLC to lead the renovations. By 2015, the new ownership and leasing adviser Jones Lang LaSalle had the building fully leased after purchasing it at 55 percent. The biggest fish reeled in during that time was Acadia. The publicly traded real estate investment trust operates mostly large retail centers, including Cortlandt Town Center and Bedford Green Shopping
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An example of the loft style office space that attracted the new ownership to the 411 Theodore Fremd Ave. building in Rye.
The cafe in Acadia Realty Trust’s loft style offices at 411 Theodore Fremd Ave. in Rye. Photos by Bob Rozycki.
Center in Westchester. The company worked with Manhattan firm TPG Architecture LLP to renovate and move into a 30,000-square-foot space at 411 Theodore Fremd in August 2015. Acadia actually downsized slightly in its move there from White Plains. Acadia’s renovated open-concept design features a mix of sitting and standing desks, small rooms for private phone calls, a small yoga and fitness room and a kitchen with its own dining booths. Little touches such as meeting rooms branded for the cit-
ies Acadia operates in and a gumball-dispensing gas pump add life to the space. Despite its Rye location, the office gives off an urban feel, as Kiamie described it. “It had that very similar, loft-style installation with the concrete, open ceilings and the exposed Q-decking, steel and ductwork,” he said. Kiamie said his goal is to “continue along the path of the previous owner” while providing additional capital improvements over the next several years. A team from CBRE of Michael McCall, Brian Carcaterra and Kellene Callahan is handling leasing. The build-
ing has also been rebranded as Kiamie 411. Genovese said the ownership group had close connections with many of the companies in the building, and wanted to make sure it found the right firm to take over the building. “They are hands-on, responsive, high-integrity owners who will own the building for a long time,” Genovese said of Windsor and the Kiamie family. The building does have some space either available or soon to be open, with suites ranging from 828 square feet to around 6,000 square feet.
Windsor retained Bridgeport architect firm Antinozzi Associates LP to oversee a number of major capital improvements that include new exterior and interior signage and upgraded building entrances and façades. The building has a lawn space close to the size of a football field where the ownership plans to add a mix of seating, event space and recreational amenities. “The plans are under development for it now,” Kiamie said, “but it’s an underutilized section of the property that we really think will provide a big impact for the tenant as a collaborative space to go outside on nice days.” The building has managed to find tenants in an environment where several suburban office buildings have been torn down and converted to other uses. CBRE’s McCall said three main factors make it attractive to companies. First, there’s access to transit: it’s about 1.5 miles to the Harrison train station, with a shuttle available. The building’s loft style offices also offer a different kind of product for Westchester. Third, he said the building has had sustained quality ownership. “So when you check the box on all three of those, it’s a safe bet for a tenant,” McCall said. He added that the building has amenities rare for its size, including a fitness center, cafeteria and private shuttle to the train. Kiamie said his company could eye more buildings in the county, but that it was too early for specifics. He described Windsor as traditionally a long-term holder of its properties. “Being a family business, we treat these properties personally,” said Kiamie. “We get to know our tenants, along with the business professionals in the community.”
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BAKER RESIDENTIAL SUES LEGION OF CHRIST TO GET PROPERTY DEED
Baker Residential LP plans to build 73 to 116 houses in Thornwood, but one crucial facet is missing, the deed. Baker Residential has sued the Legion of Christ, owner of the 165-acre property, to compel the Catholic religious order to convey title to the property. The developer struck a deal with the Legion of Christ in 2014 to buy the property for $11.9 million, contingent on Baker getting land use approvals by this past Jan. 22. If approvals were not obtained by then, according to the complaint filed in Westchester Supreme Court, Baker could either cancel the contract or waive the contingency date and proceed with the purchase. The White Plains developer says it fell short of getting everything it needed and it wants to proceed with the transaction. The Legion, according to the complaint, has refused to do so. “We have very serious affirmative defenses and counterclaims,” said P. Daniel Hollis III, the Legion’s attorney, that establish the basis for not closing the transfer “at the moment, because of actions of Baker.” He said he was not at liberty to discuss the Legion’s position because the court papers have not yet been filed. The property is known as the Thornwood Conference Center and was formerly owned by International Business Machines. In 1999, the Legion bought 264 acres from IBM, reportedly for more than $33 million. It planned to use it as a seminary, according to news accounts, and later planned to build a liberal arts university. The Legion of Christ was an influential international movement with seminaries and schools across the world. That began to change around
2006 after Pope Benedict dismissed the founder, Marcial Maciel, from the ministry. Maciel had been accused of pedophilia and of sexually abusing Legion seminarians, according to the National Catholic Reporter. In 2010, the Vatican acknowledged that he had fathered three children by two women. Hundreds of priests and seminarians left the order and many of its schools and centers were closed. The Legion sold part of its Thornwood property in 2014 to EF Academy, an international boarding school. It made the deal with Baker for the remaining 165 acres of undeveloped land. Baker paid a $250,000 deposit and it said it has spent another $1,250,000 getting government approvals. The developer is part of Baker Realty Services, a 51-year-old family business. The company has built 5,000 dwellings in six states in 25 years, according to an affidavit by Christopher T. Baker, company president, generating more than $1.5 billion in sales revenue. The Thornwood contract price was based on 61 houses. Any more than that, Baker would pay another $110,000 per unit. The contract also cited interest by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection in buying 49 acres to protect the city’s watershed. If that land were sold to the city within three years of the Legion selling the property to Baker, according to lawsuit documents, the devel-
oper and the Legion would divide the net proceeds. Baker said the Mount Pleasant Planning Board was supposed to consider its subdivision plans on Jan. 4 but bad weather caused the meeting to be canceled. Baker says it did not have all of the necessary government approvals as of the Jan. 22 deadline, and it advised the Legion that it was invoking the contract terms. The Legion accused Baker of acting in bad faith by not diligently pursuing a deal on the 49 acres that New York City DEP wanted. Until Baker memorializes its obligation to pay the Legion its share of a transaction with New York City, Hollis said in a Feb. 2 letter to Baker’s law firm, “our client will not close with your client at all for any price.”
INVESTORS SEEK $17M FROM WHITE PLAINS DEVELOPER IN FRAUD SUITS
Three months after investors sued struggling White Plains developer Michael P. D’Alessio over failed Manhattan condominium projects, a bank and more investors have filed lawsuits. The investors are demanding at least $17 million in damages and a court order stopping D’Alessio from selling or transferring the properties. D’Alessio and his enterprises have carried out a “massive scheme” to defraud them, investors allege in three lawsuits filed in Westchester Supreme Court. The Westchester » » IN COURT
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Kelp harvesting on the upswing in Connecticut BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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eaweed — it’s not just for sushi anymore. At least that’s the idea behind Connecticut’s growing kelp-farming industry, where entrepreneurs like Norwalk’s J.P. Vellotti are betting that the product will revolutionize not just the culinary scene, but also the medicinal/pharmaceutical and even the energy fields. “It’s still such a new field here,” said Vellotti, a longtime employee of Norwalk oyster supplier Norm Bloom and Son; that firm partnered with him to create East Coast Kelp Farms, where Vellotti is general manager. “We wanted to get in early,” Vellotti said. “I give a lot of credit to the state of Connecticut — they saw the potential and had the forethought to put the licensing process in place.” Vellotti’s is one of five new farms that the state Department of Agriculture has licensed to grow kelp this year, nearly doubling the number of firms working the kelp beat in Connecticut. Another, Atlantic Clam Farms of Connecticut Inc. in Greenwich, is awaiting approval. “The number is really growing,” said Tessa Getchis, an aquaculture extension specialist with the Connecticut Sea Grant and UConn Extension Program in Groton. “There’s a lot of enthusiasm and excitement out there.” She allowed, however, that “the businesses involved are still small scale — they’re testing the waters. Most of them are primarily shellfish farmers and nobody’s doing it full time.” That’s partly because kelp farming is a seasonal business. Seeding is usually done in November/ December, and harvesting takes place, in May/June. The process involves collecting mature, adult plants which reproduce onto string wrapped around a segment of PVC pipe; once the seeds have developed into juvenile plants, they are wrapped around a rope, which is then suspended 3 to 6 feet below the surface of the water between two moorings. Buoys and other weights are used throughout the winter to man-
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Bren Smith of Thimble Island Oyster Co. bringing in some of his kelp crop.
age the line’s position, during which time each plant can grow from 1 millimeter to 10 feet or even more. After harvesting in May, the ropes are brought in to clear the way for summertime activities. Vellotti noted that his farm in Long Island Sound measures about 50 acres, but noted, “It’s like a Russian nesting doll. Inside that there’s a 50-foot buffer with safety buoys. Right now, I have 12 kelp lines spread 50 feet apart. So, there’s probably only about six acres actually being used to grow kelp.” One of the key players in the Connecticut kelp industry is Bren Smith. A fisherman turned sustainable shellfish and seaweed farmer and entrepreneur, Smith’s Branfordbased Thimble Island Oyster Co. operates one of the first sustainable “3D ocean farms” -- designed to meet the growing need for sustainable seafood while also restoring ecosystems -- in the country. “I’m not an environmentalist,” Smith declared, “but I want to protect and help revive the environment so I can continue to make a living.” Having spent most of his adult life “fishing the globe,” Smith said, “The last thing I wanted to do was grow vegetables. But the economics of this were a game-changer — there’s no need to add water or
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fertilizer. It’s a winter crop and there aren’t a lot of those, so I can do it during the off-season. It requires a really low input, which keeps the overhead down. It’s the nail salon model of the sea.” In 2013, Smith established the nonprofit organization GreenWave to train new seaweed farmers and provide them with two years of support. He said that anyone armed with about $30,000, a boat and a lease — which requires approvals from state regulators and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — can farm 20 acres of near-shore seafloor, which can produce 10 to 30 tons of kelp and 250,000 shellfish per acre in five months. While educating the public about the benefits of kelp — it’s high in vitamins A, B and C, as well as iron and protein and low in calories — is still a work in progress, Smith said that demand from restaurants, food wholesalers and the like has resulted in “our having standing orders for 500 pounds of kelp right now. And there will probably be a total of 100 to 150 pounds harvested from the entire East Coast this season.” Still, he said, sales are “miniscule. We need more farms, more permits, more hatcheries.” And more uses. Although both Smith and Vellotti said that restau-
rants and food services are becoming increasingly adventurous with what Smith calls “the new kale” — GreenWave’s team has prepared kelp linguini, ice cream and even cocktails — food is only one application. Carrageenan and algins — both of which can be extracted from edible seaweeds — are used in pharmaceuticals as binders and emulsifiers, as well as in cough medicine and in dental molding preparations. Skin treatments, toothpastes, shampoos and other cosmetic products can also include seaweed. Kelp is also used as fertilizer, paint, paper, cardboard and biofuel — although the latter application is still very much in the early stages in the U.S. As Smith noted, kelp can make economic sense when measured against other products. UConn Professor Charles Yarish, one of the nation’s leading kelp researchers, has indicated that once the market is fully established, seaweed-derived biofuel could be produced for as little as $80 a ton — considerably cheaper than corn and wheat, which trade at $160-190 per ton. This past November, Yarish and his UConn team, along with a team at the Woods Hole (Massachusetts) Oceanographic Institution received a $5.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to determine whether seaweed can be mass-produced as a biofuel in the federal waters 12 to 200 miles off the New England coast. According to San Francisco’s Grand View Research, the global commercial seaweed market was $10.31 billion in 2015 and is expected to reach $22.13 billion by 2024, a compound annual growth rate of 8.9 percent. How quickly the state's kelp farming industry can grow is still an unknown, according to Getchis at Connecticut Sea Grant. “It’s a very rigorous permit process,” she noted, confirming what Vellotti said. “There’s a lot of concern about protecting marine life and their habitats, as well as ensuring that people can continue to swim and boat safely.” But, she added, “It’s always a good idea to diversify. Most kelp farmers today are also growing oysters and clams, so by diversifying they could be giving themselves an insurance policy by growing two products at the same time.”
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Yorkville Sports celebrates four decades in business BY ALEESIA FORNI aforni@westfairinc.com
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l Morales stood in his office on a recent weekday morning in front of a wall that chronicles the 40-year history of his business, Yorkville Sports Associates. Awards he has won over the decades mingle with signed baseballs, figurines and photos of iconic sports figures, like the 1992 United States men's Olympic basketball team, nicknamed the “Dream Team.” A framed print out of a poem titled “Success” sits next to photos of his children in their sports gear at various points in their lives. “This was when we were just starting out,” he said, gesturing to a photo of Morales and his wife in their company’s first store-
front in Manhattan. Founded in 1978 and based in Yorktown Heights, the company organizes and runs various amateur sports leagues in New York City and Westchester County for companies and community groups. Yorkville Sports provides professional officials for each game, T-shirts for members and all other necessary sporting supplies. Yorkville also rents the playing fields where games are held. The company’s Westchester branch organizes leagues for sports including softball, kickball and golf. Recently the company added a new bocce ball league to its roster. “It’s really up and coming,” Morales said of the sport. Morales also hopes to add dodgeball to his company’s list of leagues in the near future.
Al Morales stands in the office of Yorkville Sports, the business he has owned for 40 years. Photo by Aleesia Forni.
Prior to starting the business, Morales spent the better part of a decade working as a counselor and therapist, first as a youth counselor and later as a family and drug counselor. But years of the mentally and emotionally draining job took its toll. “I needed a change of direction,” he said. “I just got burnt out. I just said, ‘I’ve got to go.’” For a change of scenery, a young Morales moved to Yorkville in 1977, an “old German town” on the Upper East Side. “I started getting myself physically and mentally back in shape,” he said, adding that he spent the following year running, working out and taking the bus to nearby taekwondo classes. “Everytime I needed change for the bus, I would go to this candy store. I felt
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bad just getting change, so I’d try to buy something,” he recalled. “And eventually, I bought that store.” Morales purchased that candy store in Yorkville in 1978, but instead of a candy shop, he had a different idea in mind for its future. “My passion was baseball and sports,” he said. “I didn’t want to sell candy, so within six months, I had gloves, baseball bats, and it just took off from there.” Sports have always been a part of Morales’ life. He even played semi-professional baseball and tried out for the Major Leagues before an ankle injury brought those big league dreams to a halt. After opening his new sporting goods store, Yorkville Sports, Morales soon began playing in various neighborhood recreation leagues. Eventually, one of the league owners offered him a proposition. “One of the leagues said, ‘Would you mind taking this over? We need someone to take this over,’” he recalled. “I said ‘Great, now I’ll sell some more uniforms at my store.’ That’s all I had in mind.” Morales took out space in a local newspaper, advertising his league and soliciting any
My passion was baseball and sports. I didn’t want to sell candy, so within six months, I had gloves, baseball bats, and it just took off from there. — Al Morales
teams who might be interested in joining. “I was just looking for neighborhood teams,” he said. The response, he said, was overwhelming. A number of corporations, including Major League Baseball and CBS Sports, later reached out to Morales, telling him they’d be interested in signing up employees to compete. “It’s like I just stepped into it and God said, ‘You’ve put your time in. Here you go, kid,’” he said. For corporations, Morales said these recreation leagues can build camaraderie, improve work relationships and promote health and wellness in the workplace. “Some of these companies, these people didn’t speak to each other, they didn’t know each other before these games, and now they’re playing with the vice president of the company and the guy from the copy room. It’s a different atmosphere,” he said. “It helps them to build a bond from top to bottom and helps make them a well-oiled machine.” “People are just people when they come out to the field,” he said. “They aren’t a vice president
or whatever, they are just a ballplayer.” Morales said there are numerous benefits from the services his company provides. “Staff are healthier, they’re happier, they mingle, they socialize. They go out after the games. These are distractions from the daily stresses, from the long hours.” Since its inception, the organization has worked with more than 16,000 firms. Morales, along with the company’s main offices, moved from Manhattan to Yorktown Heights in 2002. Soon after, Yorkville began to offer these leagues throughout Westchester. “We are putting an emphasis on our corporate presence here because we’re here, and TWBis Beusman the need here,” he said. “That’s probably the WCBJ way it’s going to go, but we never want to close 7.375” w x 7.125” h out the community teams.” 10/30/17 In celebration of the company’s four decades in business, Morales plans to host an anniversary celebration later this month. “I’ve been thinking about retirement, but I just can’t. It’s been a hell of a ride.”
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which also maintains an office in the High Ridge office park. “We’ve been working with the city to address the concerns.” Those concerns center primarily on traffic and noise that would result from Life Time, a chain of health clubs headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota, removing the existing building at 3 High Ridge Park and replacing it with a facility that would have the same footprint, Joseph said. The three-story building, once the corporate headquarters for Frontier Communications, has been vacant since the telecommunications provider moved to 401 Merritt 7 in Norwalk in 2015. 3 High Ridge was built in 1970 and, like the other buildings on the 38-acre site, was designed by architect Victor Hanna Bisharat, who also designed Landmark Square Tower downtown. Most of the buildings retain the sort of space-age, “futuristic” design then in vogue, but unlike them, 3 High Ridge is in dire need of cleaning and
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Spano called the freeze a “slow strangulation of city governments.” “The amount that Yonkers taxpayers send to Albany in the form of income and sales taxes has grown enormously over the years, but the amount we get back under AIM has remained the same,” Spano said. “A two percent increase every year would have avoided the layoffs and service reductions that are now possible in the upcoming city budget.” Under the AIM program, more than $134 million will be designated for cities, towns and villages in Westchester County. Yonkers, the most populous city in Westchester, receives the bulk of the county’s funding at roughly $108 million. “If the state had simply increased AIM funding by two percent every year since 2007 and kept it there, Yonkers
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repairs; several windows are boarded up and cracks are visible in its façade. Joseph noted that the building will be eligible for consideration as a historic place by the National Register in just two years — but no one seems particularly interested in waiting that long for a resolution. At the center of the dispute is Stamford’s master plan, which three years ago was amended to allow for “the adaptive reuse of compatible office, research and development, residential, government, educational and medical uses” outside the downtown area — a way of addressing the fact that the once popular single-corporate tenant concept has mostly passed. “Adaptive reuse” allows for new buildings to be constructed, provided they maintain the general tenor of the surrounding neighborhood. Last June, the city’s zoning board unanimously voted against Building and Land Technology’s proposed development of an 800unit residential complex at 260 Long Ridge Road —
a project that Mayor David Martin, regularly accused of allowing overdevelopment in the city, opposed. On Feb. 26, the planning board voted against the Life Time project. However, George Comfort & Sons and Life Time believe that zoning board approval could come at its scheduled March 26 hearing — although such an action will require a super-majority, rather than a simple vote, of its six members. Comfort & Sons “in our opinion is not looking to ‘adaptive reuse,’ but to redevelop,” said Steven Grushkin, an attorney with Stamford’s Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky, who has been hired by some of the residents living near High Ridge Park. “The neighbors’ opinion is that (Comfort) is primarily looking for the highest and best return on their investment, not that they are trying to find other uses for the building that would be more compatible,” he said. Joseph at Comfort maintains that the property does not lend itself to subdivision
into smaller units, a statement with which Grushkin disagreed. “When all is said and done, there’s no question that what they’re trying to do would affect not just this particular parcel but the entire city,” the attorney said. “What they want is Chelsea Piers on steroids.” The laughter that accompanied Grushkin’s last remark indicated he was aware of his hyperbole. Stamford’s Chelsea Piers measures 300,000 square feet and encompasses seven indoor tennis courts, ice rinks, batting cages and an Olympicsize swimming pool as well as the headquarters of the NBC Sports Group. But the meaning behind his remark was clear: In his clients’ opinion, Life Time would be a disruptive force. “We’ve run into this kind of opposition before,” said Aaron Koehler, director of real estate development at Life Time, “but we were taken a little off-guard with this particular location. It will have the same footprint and impact as what’s currently there — and involves redevel-
oping an eyesore.” Although full details of what Life Time hopes to build in Stamford won’t be finalized until all approvals are obtained, Koehler said the building would end up at “under 100,000 square feet. We’d originally said 114,000, given the traffic we expected, but the city said to keep it under 100,000.” Although expectations are that the Stamford club would draw 5,000 members, both Koehler and Joseph said that they would hardly all be coming in at the same time, and that most of the increased traffic would take place outside of morning and evening rush hours. Weekends would, of course, be another story — employees at other High Ridge Park tenants like Affinion Group, PDC Brands, Eagle Ridge Investment Management and Comfort itself are rarely to be seen there on Saturdays and Sundays — but Joseph insisted that disruptions would be minimal. As for concerns over increased noise — the Life Time facility would include a pair of outdoor pools and
tennis courts — Joseph said that, given their positioning, most of the sound would be absorbed by the new building itself. “Noise-mitigating landscaping” would take care of much of the rest, he said. Life Time has been on something of an area expansion binge of late. In 2014 it opened a 206,000-squarefoot facility in West Harrison, New York, on the former site of The Journal News. It expects to open the doors of an under-construction 40,000-squarefoot center on the former Reader’s Digest property in Chappaqua, New York, in November. High Ridge would be the chain’s first Connecticut location. Koehler said the company had looked at various spots in Stamford — all of them corporate parks — before deciding on High Ridge. He said should the current project fail to be passed, “We’d be looking at the same situation at the others.” Joseph was unwilling to lay odds on how the March 26 zoning hearing might go. “We’re hopeful,” he said.
would be getting $19 million more this year than we are,” said Spano. “If AIM funding had increased as fast as the overall state budget, we’d be getting $142 million this year. That’s nearly $35 million more than we are.” New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson said he hopes the state will update the formula for the program and “provide localities with a fair and reasonable level of fiscal assistance.” New Rochelle receives $7.1 million in funding through the program. “AIM funding has been essential to the delivery of municipal services and to holding down local property tax rates, but the state’s support for the AIM program has failed to keep pace with either need or inflation, and that failure has put greater stress on city budgets,” he said. Even in municipalities where AIM funding isn’t critical, such as Pound Ridge where the funding accounts
for less than 1 percent of its total revenue, the freeze is noticed. “Clearly, we would like to see it adjusted upwards, because any additional revenue from the state would be helpful considering Pound Ridge isn’t much of a consumer of state or county services,” town Supervisor Kevin C. Hansan said. Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner agreed, noting that any state assistance to local governments would be helpful in keeping property taxes at a level that would allow the town to attract new residents. “Every municipality is facing similar problems: maintaining services and being in compliance with the tax cap,” he said. “It would have been nice getting more state funding.” Peter Baynes, executive director of the New York Conference of Mayors, said an increase in AIM is “long overdue.”
“Just as annual increases in school aid help school districts comply with the tax cap and maintain essential services, municipal governments
need and deserve similar annual increases in state aid,” he said. “The tax cap, which has been well below 2 percent practically since its inception, only accentuates the need for further growth in unrestricted state aid. ” The state has countered that instead of increasing AIM, the administration has invested in other programs that support local governments and taxpayers, including $225 million earmarked in this year’s budget to match local savings associated with the County-Wide Shared Services Initiative. First enacted last year, the initiative was designed to generate savings by facilitating operational collaboration among local governments. Morris Peters, a spokesperson for the New York State Division of the Budget, said that during the program’s first year, many of the proposals adopted by counties under the plan “will permanently lower the cost of providing
local services, giving taxpayers a much better return on investment.” A call from mayors like Spano to increase AIM have been heeded by the New York state legislature. The state Senate included in its proposed budget an additional $10 million for the program. The Assembly’s budget included a $60 million increase. Assemblymember Amy Paulin, a Scarsdale Democrat, said that “municipalities are not just being asked to forgo an increase; they’re asked to do more with less, since state aid isn’t even increasing at the rate of inflation.” “Our chamber is committed to making the case to the governor and our colleagues in the Senate,” she said. But whether those additions will be included in the final plan remain to be seen. A $50 million increase to AIM was proposed by the Assembly last year, though that increase was ultimately not included in the budget.
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Access Health CT has announced that an interim leadership team will take the helm of the state’s health insurance exchange April 6 when Jim Wadleigh will step down after serving three years as CEO. The new team will be composed of Chief Operating Officer Shan Jeffreys, Director of Finance James Michel and Director of Human Resources Melinda Brayton. Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, who serves as chair of Access Health’s board, said the organization’s “first priority is the health of Connecticut residents — that is unchanged.” “Access Health CT’s leadership team will also continue to ensure its great employees have the tools and training necessary to continue the delivery of excellent customer service to its customers,” said Michel. AHCT’s board will continue conducting a search to fill the role of a permanent CEO.
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Ship brokerage company TrueNorth Chartering LLC has relocated its headquarters from 53 Danbury Road to 372 Danbury Road in Wilton. The company headquarters will occupy the entire first floor in its new location. Cushman & Wakefield arranged the 4,842-square-foot lease for TrueNorth. Members of the Cushman & Wakefield's Leasing Services Group — Associate Director Brian Scruton, Senior Director Kathleen Fazio and Associate John Altieri — represented landlord Wilton GSE LLC in the transaction, while Senior Director Adam Klimek represented the tenant. “The tenant’s prior space was compartmentalized and not conducive to a highly efficient work environment,” Klimek said. “The work environment supported by the landlord (at 372 Danbury) will address the firm’s specific operations and rapid growth.” 372 Danbury Road is a 92,500-square-foot, two-story office building. Other tenants include Stamford Health Medical Group, Power Home Remodeling Group and The Westport Day School.
GREENWICH LANDSCAPER PLEADS GUILTY TO TAX EVASION
The owner of a Greenwich landscaping and snowplowing business pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion for intentionally under-reporting more than $2.5 million in gross receipts on his federal tax returns between 2009 and 2013. Pasquale F. Furano, whose Pasquale Furano Landscaping serves between 150 to 200 commercial and residential customers in Fairfield and Westchester counties, reported total taxable income of $264,697 during the five years in question; his actual total taxable
LAWMAKER SEEKS RELEASE OF TOWN AID GRANTS
State Rep. Richard Smith has called for Connecticut to release $30 million in Town Aid Road (TAR) Grants to address damage caused by the recent series of nor’easters. The TAR grants have been withheld since December due to the Special Transportation Fund’s budget shortfall. “If state officials do not release TAR grants to municipalities now, it will have devastating effects on the condition of local roads in the spring,” Smith said. Smith accused Gov. Dannel Malloy of using the TAR grants as “a political football,” noting that the state had budgeted $60 million in TAR grants for the fiscal year, but that Malloy had decided to suspend half of the funding due to the shortfall. “We cannot put Connecticut drivers at risk this spring and summer because of a spending dispute,” Smith said. Smith also asked Malloy to put TAR grants on the agenda for the next State Bond Commission meeting this spring to ensure towns have sufficient funding for infrastructure projects. — Phil Hall and Kevin Zimmerman
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Claire’s Stores Inc., a national jewelry retail chain with a ubiquitous presence in shopping malls, has announced it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Hoffman Estates, Illinois-based company, which operates more than 5,300 stores in the U.S. under the Claire’s and Icing brands, claims to be in 99 percent of the nation’s malls. Claire’s Stores Inc. held $2.1 billion in debt at the end of last year and vowed to reduce its debt by $1.9 billion. It reported a net income of $28.656 million for the 12 months ending Feb. 3. In announcing its bankruptcy filing, the company said that “unlike other retailers that have come before it, Claire’s has commenced its restructuring process from a position of unique operational strength.” It added that it was enabling the Chapter 11 process to “effectuate a balance sheet — not an operational — restructuring.” The company said that
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income was $1,751,727. As a result of this deceit, he only paid a total of $44,213 in federal taxes when he owed an additional $540,182. An investigation by the Internal Revenue Service determined that Furano conducted this fraud by negotiating approximately 2,436 client checks, totaling approximately $1,295,990.23, at his bank for cash rather than depositing the checks into his business accounts, sometimes cashing up to 38 checks in one day. Furano faces up to five years in prison. An October 2014 search of Furano’s residence by IRS agents uncovered $613,842 in cash, which Furano has agreed to pay to his outstanding tax liability. Furano is estimated to owe the IRS remaining penalties of $480,179, and he owes the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services $112,360 in unpaid sales taxes he collected from his customers from 2009 to 2013.
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ce Natural Inc., a Queens-based organic food company, plans to relocate its distribution center to a vacant building in Mount Vernon. The new location offers more than double the square footage of its Queens home. Ace had shopped around for a new site that would keep it close to its customer base, looking in the outer boroughs, New Jersey, Long Island and Westchester. The company also was looking for a local government or IDA that would offer financial incentives. The Mount Vernon IDA supported the deal at its March 14 meeting, granting preliminary approval for property and sales tax relief. Company officials told the Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency the move was necessary due to steadily increasing costs of operating in New York City. The company distributes natural and organic foods, including frozen goods, snacks, gluten-free products, Asian foods and vegan and non-dairy products. Customers include restaurants, caterers and food retailers. Ace plans to move from a 23,375-square-foot facil-
ity in Long Island City to a 56,678-square-foot office and warehouse at 249 E. Sandford Blvd., between a TD Bank and Staples store. It will lease the building from Exit 8 Hutch LLC, care of ABS Partners Real Estate in Manhattan and Harrison. It has an option to buy the property for $7.2 million. The new site will have offices, a distribution center, and food processing, packing and cold storage facilities. Ace has budgeted $2.7 million for renovations and equipment. Once an IDA deal is approved, the company says it can finish the work and relocate in four months. Its 42 employees — 35 full time and 7 part time — will relocate to Mount Vernon. Ace has a $2.8 million payroll, with average salaries of $262,350 for executives, $75,775 for salaried workers
and $30,334 for hourly workers. Ace expects to add five employees after two years in Mount Vernon. The IDA gave preliminary approval for a sales tax exemption of $196,645 and property tax relief for 10 years. Current property taxes are $246,867. The proposed payment in lieu of taxes agreement would begin at $104,854 and increase by 3 percent a year, to $136,811 in year 10. The value of the tax exemption is estimated at $1.6 million. If Ace buys the property, it expects to take out a $6.5 million mortgage and ask for mortgage recording tax relief of $68,000. Ace is a privately held corporation. The stockholders include Dawn E. Guarino, 35 percent; Donna C. Kryger, 35 percent; Tor Newman, 25 percent; and Diana Vierling, 5 percent.
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hen Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano reflects on what the city has achieved in recent years, he said that a single word comes to mind: yes. “Yes invokes feelings of change, renewal, accomplishment and optimism. We have changed the discourse in our city,” Spano said during his State of the City address on March 14. “The days of Yonkers being dismissed are behind us. Now, the state of Yonkers is a really a feeling. It’s a feeling of transformation, a feeling of arrival, a feeling of fulfilled promises.” Spano noted that during the year, construction on nearly a dozen projects began across the city. He singled out large-scale developments such as Extell Development Co.’s 1,395unit apartment complex and AvalonBay’s 609unit complex along the downtown waterfront. Strategic Capital LLC, meanwhile, held a topping-out ceremony for the final piece of its sprawling 16-acre, $85 million development along the Hudson River waterfront in Yonkers last year. Other luxury projects, including Ginsburg’s River Tides residences and the Uno apartments at Larkin Plaza opened their doors during the year, while new tenants continue to sign on at the mixed-use development on North Broadway, the Boyce Thompson Center. “You know what, Starbucks found the west side of Yonkers, so they’re here,” Spano said, referring to the coffee chain’s store opening earlier this year. The addition of more quality affordable housing was also a focus of his administration in 2017, Spano said. “Our public housing stock has not been refurbished since World War II,” he said. In December, the Municipal Housing Authority (MHA) and Enterprise Community Partners gave a preview of the renovations at Valentine Townhomes at 162 Helena Ave., the first step in a three-year, $300 million renovation plan to transform more than 1,700 units of public housing across the city. “Construction is under way and in some locations it’s completed, with the repair and renovations of every MHA unit across the city,” he said. The city’s downtown also continues to attract businesses of every size, Spano said, including marketing and advertising agency Hudson Global. That company will move its offices this year from Tarrytown to iPark, a 24-acre technology and office campus on Wells Avenue, bringing 50 skilled jobs to the city. Film production in Yonkers has also hit an all-time high, the mayor said, with more than 175 productions shooting in the city during 2017 and accounting for nearly $650,000 in revenue for the city. “With all this activity here in Yonkers comes a growing economy and most importantly more jobs. We’ve attracted over 6,000 full- and part-time jobs to our city since 2012,
with industries such as construction, hospitality, retail, entertainment and technology.” During his address, Spano also proposed legislation that would require all retail stores to impose an impact fee when dispensing nonreusable bags. “Customers at ShopRite, just at ShopRite, use anywhere between 300,000 to 400,000 plastic bags each week,” he said of the grocery store’s two locations in Yonkers. “Let’s cut that number significantly, lead by example and be the first big city
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f one were to judge people by social media postings, it would seem there is an excessive surplus of overconfident people. The endless volume of selfies and postings that boast about ongoing fun times would suggest that no one has a care in the world. But Christopher J. Wirth doesn’t buy that. “A lot of people have selfdoubt or what I refer to as paralysis by analysis,” said Wirth, president and CEO of the Greenwich-based consultancy No Quit Living. “But if you look at people’s social media world, typically they are very different from their real world. People chase a like, a retweet or a follow, as opposed to showing what they really are. A lot of people only post the best things. If you have a terrible day, you are not going to go out and say, ‘Oh, my day stinks.’ You are going to take a selfie at the gym.” Forcing people to face their self-doubts is a primary focus of No Quit Living, which Wirth founded in 2014 as a coaching company to encourage individuals in their pursuit of professional goals. Wirth said that it is too easy for self-doubters to assign blame for their woes elsewhere without acknowledging that the problem sometimes starts at home. “Most people don’t realize the simplicity of holding yourself to a level of accountability,” he said. Acknowledging there is a problem that needs to be addressed is a first step, Wirth said, but many people are often stymied by dysfunctional workplaces that have little room for encouraging innovation among its staff. Over the past year-and-a-half, Wirth expanded his consultancy to challenge companies and nonprofits to consider whether the obstacles they face are of their own making.
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“We ask people: ‘What’s the mission statement from your company and what’s your personal mission on where you stand?’” he said. “An issue for many companies is an us-versus-them divide between management and workforce, where a lot of employees feel like they’re working for somebody. One of the things we like to do is knock down the walls and figure out how we can work together, so it is ‘we’ rather than ‘us-versus-them.’ The number one reason people leave companies is not money or pay raises, but because people feel neglected.” Wirth said that the corporate world has become more cognizant of these issues and is trying to address them. “We’re seeing a trend of companies realizing that they need to invest in their employees,” adding that this ultimately helps a company’s image and bottom line by not carrying the reputation of being the place known for its high turnover and low morale. In many ways, No Quit Living is the latest career step that enables Wirth to pursue what he described as a passion for helping others achieve their best. A 2001 graduate of Washington College in Chesterton, Maryland, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business and drama, he was on the school’s basketball team and pursued sports coaching with stints as assistant men’s basketball coach at
the University of Bridgeport and head boys’ varsity basketball coach at Rye Country Day School. Simultaneously, he has worked as a wealth management planner at First Financial Resources in Greenwich, a firm founded by his father Kenneth Wirth. Wirth has parlayed his No Quit Living consulting in speaking engagements at business conferences across the Northeast and California. In early 2017, while preparing for a speech at a Boston hotel, Wirth began chatting with the audio-video technician for the event about the possibility of setting up a podcast. That technician, Wes Yee, encouraged Wirth to explore that channel, and the duo created the No Quit Living podcast that launched in April 2017 and recently recorded its 100th episode. “We’ve had over 115,000 total downloads and we average between 1,000 to 2,500 downloads per episode,” Wirth said, adding that his podcast can be heard on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher Radio. “It’s really exciting.” Wirth’s podcast guests have included former Walt Disney World Resort executive Lee Cockerell, best-selling author Tucker Max and designer/blogger Dani DiPirro. In each episode, Wirth asks his guests “What is your no quit story?” and “What happened when you had the opportunity to give up and give in?” After each episode, he has received feedback from shocked and surprised listeners. “The emails say, ‘This is kind of what I’m going through — I had no idea this person what going through that, too,’” he said. While Wirth markets himself as a problem solver, even he has problems. He freely admits that he consults with his own coaches to ensure that he’s on the right track. “It is really humbling to lay your cards out and ask for advice.”
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Is Medicaid Home Care an Option Available to me or my Loved ones? By Anthony J. Enea. Esq.
All too often seniors and their families are faced with the dilemma of deciding whether it is possible for them to continue residing at home in light of their physical and cognitive limitations. Fortunately, for seniors living in the southern tier of New York State the Medicaid home care program is both easily accessible and relatively generous. One of the first things that helps make Medicaid home care accessible to New York seniors that are in need of assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), being, walking, dressing, feeding, toileting, and bathing, is that the transfer of asset rules for Medicaid eligibility do not apply to home care Medicaid. Thus, a single (non-married) individual who has nonIRA/retirement assets in excess of $15,150 can transfer his or her assets above said amount to anyone and/or an irrevocable trust, and still be eligible for Medicaid home care. IRA’s, 401K’s and other qualified accounts are not considered available resources for Medicaid eligibility. However, the required minimum distributions from said qualified accounts are counted as available income. While, the transfer of assets will disqualify them for the Medicaid nursing home program by creating the 5 year look back period, it does not impact their eligibility for Medicaid home care. Additionally, the spousal impoverishment rules are also applicable for Medicaid home care. Thus, a potential applicant that is married can transfer his or her non-IRA/ retirement assets in excess of $15,150 to his or her spouse. Then, the spouse of the applicant can execute what is known as a “spousal refusal letter.” He or she advises Medicaid in writing to not look at his or her assets and/or income in determining the eligibility of his or her spouse, but only look at the assets and income of the applicant spouse. Once the transfers are made the applicant spouse would have $15,150 or less in his or her non-IRA assets, thus, making him or her eligible for Medicaid from the resource (assets/savings) perspective. The execution of a spousal refusal letter by a spouse in either the Medicaid home care or nursing home scenario allows Medicaid to sue the refusing spouse for the value of the services they have provided. However, in light of the exorbitant private pay cost of either home care or nursing home care versus the Medicaid reimbursement rate (the amount Medicaid pays, which is significantly less) and the fact that there is uncertainty as to whether Medicaid
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will pursue a spousal refusal claim, the execution of spousal refusal is often the most logical option. Another factor which makes the Medicaid home care program accessible to seniors is that they can still retain virtually all of their income to pay for their at home expenses while still being eligible for Medicaid. This is possible because Medicaid allows a recipient to retain the first $862.00 of his or her income, and then contribute all income above said amount to a pooled community trust (administered by a charity), which can then pay the applicant’s bills from said income. Thus, with the exception of a small monthly fee charged by the charity to administer the trust, the full amount of the recipient’s income is available to pay his or her living expenses. The number of home care hours one can receive is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to perform the ADLs earlier stated herein. The more ADLs the applicant needs assistance with, the more hours of care he or she will generally be eligible for. It is possible that the applicant could receive round the clock care seven days per week depending on his or her needs. However, it is much more common for the applicant to be approved for 8-12 hours per day, seven days a week. In conclusion, while it sounds unbelievable that one could transfer his or her assets, protect one’s income and still be eligible for Medicaid home care in New York, it is currently a reality. Whether or not New York Medicaid will be able to sustain its largesse remains to be seen, especially if changes are made to the program federally. *Anthony J. Enea, Esq. is a member of the firm of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP of White Plains, New York. His office is centrally located in White Plains and he has a home office in Somers, New York, (914) 948-1500. Mr. Enea is the Past Chair of the Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). He is the Chair-elect of the Senior Lawyer’s Section of NYSBA. Mr. Enea is the Past President and a founding member of the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). He is also a member of the Council of Advanced Practitioners of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Mr. Enea is the President of the Westchester Bar Foundation and a Past President of the Westchester County Bar Association. 245 Main Street, 5th Floor White Plains, New York 10601 www.esslawfirm.com (914) 948-1500
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ADVOCACY - BCW Leads The Way
Members of the BCW delegation gathered at the statehouse on March 13 for the Annual Lobby Day
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requirements and lengthy approval processes that act as obstacles to creating new jobs in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley. “It was a very productive day. This annual event provides our members with the opportunity to connect with Led by BCW President and CEO Marsha their elected officials and to advocate for Gordon and BCW Executive VP and COO businesses-friendly policies,” said Ravtiz. John Ravitz, a delegation of 25 businesses To download a copy of the BCW’s 2018 leaders traveled to Albany on March 13 to discuss the group’s legislative priorities with Legislative Agenda, visit www.thebcw.org. state leaders and key officials during the On March 12, the BCW hosted a roundtable BCW’s Annual Lobby Day. Among the topics featuring Lt. Governor Hochul who discussed were economic development, encouraged women business leaders to use mandate relief and legislative reform. the current momentum behind women’s issues to make more significant progress The group met with Westchester’s State Marsh Gordon welcomes Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul at March 12th in attaining leadership positions. Legislative delegation, as well as with the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul. A working session was also held with the manager of public affairs for the Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York, the State Director for the National Federation of Independent Business and the Director of Business Engagement for New York State’s Department of Labor. Joseph Spector, the Albany Bureau Chief for Gannett News was the keynote lunch speaker. This year’s BCW legislative agenda asks for federal, state and county reforms that reduce taxes, business fees, regulatory
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More than 40 women joined Hochul at the BCW’s offices in an invitation only reception to discuss challenges faced by women entrepreneurs and business leaders. Hochul cited the state’s legislative efforts to strengthen paid family leave without putting an additional financial burden on businesses. She said that the federal government needed to do more in this area. She added that men should advocate for these changes and also take advantage of family leave so the burden of caring for children and family did not fall entirely on women.
women’s roundtable held at BCW offices.
friendly policies such as on-site day care and more flexible work conditions. The BCW concluded the month by welcoming members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators at a special evening reception held March 22 at C.V. Mansion in White Plains. The program featured a Q&A discussion followed by one-on-one networking with key committee chairs.
From the State to the County, the BCW is taking a leadership position on issues of Hochul said businesses that are interested importance to its members and the greater in recruiting women should enact employee- business community.
Entrepreneurs Institute at NCC seeks to embolden more with the startup spark BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com
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ot everyone going to college wants to be their own boss. But for those who do, Norwalk Community College (NCC) offers a program that enables students to bypass the job hunt and do just that. Since the Entrepreneurs Institute began in 2014, one project, a Stamford-based children’s educational company called The Game of Mixed Emotions, has been successfully launched, while other projects are still in the development phase. On March 28, the college is opening the institute to the wider community, offering anyone the chance to enroll
for the spring semester with tuition set at $399. The school is hoping to launch a fall semester while also maintaining its summer program. “Community colleges can deliver a curriculum in a very responsive way,” said Kristina Testa-Buzzee, associate dean of extended studies and workforce education at NCC. “Entrepreneurship studies at a four-year institution is traditionally tied to a four-year degree. Folks that come to a community college are seeking an opportunity to pursue a new credential or to start over, and they don’t want to do that in the course of four years, or even two years. A 10- to 12-week program serves the heart of the community and the local economy.” The institute began
in 2014 when the NCC Foundation created a task force to study the viability of encouraging students to start and run businesses. “We did research and found that more entrepreneurs come through community colleges than four-year schools,” said Ann Rogers, the foundation’s executive director. In 2015, the institute began as a seven-week, 30-hour summer offering modeled on the Fasttrac program developed by the Kauffman Foundation, a Kansas City-based nonprofit that supports entrepreneurial education. The program was initially limited to NCC students, with scholarships provided by the NCC Foundation. During the program, students receive lessons on the various aspects of starting and
running a business, including financial goal planning, market research and analysis, monitoring cash flow and finalizing a successful business plan. At the end of the program, students present a “Shark Tank”style pitch on the businesses they hope to create. Stephen Mersereau, an adjunct professor and instructor for the institute, noted that class sizes are limited to 15 students. “This is a very intense process, with a lot of oneon-one advisory,” he said, adding that local business owners help with the lessons. “Experienced entrepreneurs give students more practical insight. By the time you graduate, you are in a position to launch a business — a practical, fundable, presentable business.” Vincent Murphy, chairman of the NCC Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Task Force, said the program encourages students to tap into the knowledge of as many people who can guide
they found that spot where the market is willing to pay a lot or willing to join to accept the product or innovation,” he said, citing Airbnb and Facebook as being able to redirect their operations during their early years. However, not every startup becomes Airbnb and Facebook, and recognizing the high mortality rate among startups is a crucial aspect of the program. “They fail quickly and in significant numbers,” Mersereau said. “Within a year, maybe 20 percent. Within five years, 50 percent are gone. We try to help people to build and run a sustainable business. Most of these failures can be attributed to a couple of key issues, usually bad decisions involving cash management — people either overextend themselves or make the wrong kind of investment decisions and, ultimately, they are stressed and fail. Preventing those failures tend to sustain more jobs.”
them to self-employment. “A lot of students ask questions, but there are a lot of questions they don’t know to ask,” he said. “One of those questions involves the degree to which longer-term mentorship can help them sustain. One of the things we are trying to develop is a mentorship program whereas once someone is in our business launch pipeline, they can have folks on the faculty or the foundation to communicate with and help them along.” One topic that Mersereau has repeatedly been asked about by his students is funding for a startup. “Cash is king,” he said. “As we go through the process, we learn a lot more of how to get it, control it and make it.” He said that students also learn about the ability to be nimble and recognize that some companies need to reinvent themselves as they go along. “The most successful companies have been through several pivots before
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THE LIST: Home Builders
westchester county
HOMEBUILDERS
WESTCHESTER COUNTY
Ranked by largest home; listed alphabetically in the event of a tie. Name, address, phone number Area code: 914 (unless otherwise noted) Website
Top local executive(s) Title Year company established
Robertson Contracting
Bryan Robertson Founder 1989
40,000
NA
Custom home design, home renovations, kitchen remodeling, bathroom redesign, roofing, window replacements, siding and masonry
2
Brenner Builders
Kevin Brenner President 1987
27,000
NA
Luxury, custom homebuilding
3
Murphy Brothers Contracting
Christopher Murphy, Sean Murphy Partners 1979
13,000
5
Christopher Yaroscak, Tom Yaroscak, Nicole Riess, Joe Luppino Founders 2005
12,000
NA
Custom homebuilding, renovations and remodeling
Sunrise Building & Remodeling Inc.
Eric Messer Owner 1986
12,000
NA
Home remodeling and building
JBC Development LLC
Barry Cohen Managing member 1997
6,500
NA
Land and residential developments and custom homebuilding
Peak Construction
Bill Metzger President and owner 1994
6,500
NA
Additions, remodeling, new home construction, roofing, siding, home restoration
Noble Construction Management
Bernie Kuehl President 1990
6400 (80,000 in Connecticut)
8
Construction, contracting, custom homes and renovations
7
The Ruby Group
Pete Berman CEO 2002
5,250
NA
Developer, construction manager, builder and design/build
8
Habitat for Humanity of Westchester
Jim Killoran CEO and executive director 1988
4,400
NA
Homebuilding projects in partnership with families in need
9
Empire State Builders
Thomas Christensen CEO 1985
4,000
75
Siding, roofing, framing, windows, additions, kitchen, bathrooms, decks, carpentry, masonry, finished basements, gutters and doors
The Blair Interiors Group Ltd.
Linda Blair President 1995
3,000
NA
Additions, design-build, interior design and decorating
1
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47 Plainfield Ave., Bedford Hills 10507 666-0152 • robertsoncontracting.com
362 Adams St., Bedford Hills 10507 242-4707 • brennerbuilders.com
416 Waverly Ave., Mamaroneck 10543 424-3422 • murphybrothers.com
Legacy Construction Northeast LLC
4 MacDonald Ave., Armonk 10504 273-4511 • legacydevelopmentllc.com
510 N. State Road, Briarcliff Manor 10510 762-8453 • sunrisebuilding.com
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Pound Ridge 10576 764-0152 • jbcdevelopers.com
282 Katonah Ave., Suite 168, Katonah 10536 277-7300 • peakconstruction.biz
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2 Depot Plaza, Suite 303C, Bedford Hills 10507 646-6253 • nobleconstruction.net
330 Route 17A, Goshen 10924 845-651-3800 • rubygrp.com
524 Main St., New Rochelle 10801 636-8335 • habitatwc.org
White Plains Mall, 200 Hamilton Ave., White Plains 10601 682-0003 • empirestatebuilders.com
1 Chase Road, Scarsdale 10583 472-8159 • blairinteriorsgroup.com
Largest home built Number of home-building Services to date contracts awarded in 2017 (square feet)
This list is a sampling of homebuilders serving the region. If you wish your company to be included in our next list, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com. NA
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Custom homebuilding and renovations, green construction and sustainability services
BY VINCENT CUCUZZA Guest view
What tax reform means for small-business owners
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he new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has the business world, including smaller companies, scrambling to figure out the implications and opportunities. One of the major changes is a steep drop in the corporate tax rate, from 35 percent to 21 percent, but that only affects a small percentage of businesses. Most businesses — about 95 percent — are “pass-throughs,” which have their income “pass through” to their owners to be taxed under the individual income tax. New provisions in the act benefit these owners as well, and these are some of the biggest changes to the Tax Code in decades. Specifically, a new Section 199A creates a 20 percent deduction for business income that passes through to an individual from a pass-through entity to be taxed at individual tax rates. Some details still need to be worked out by the Treasury Department, and how the deduction will work in practice is a complicated question. The basic formula that most business owners will use to calculate the deduction is the lesser of 20 percent of your “qualified business income” or 50 percent of the W-2 wages that can be allocated to your share of the business. Qualified business income is best thought of as the ordinary, noninvestment income of the business. Limiting the deduction to 50 percent of W-2 wages means that a business that does not have true employees, and therefore pays little or no wages, is not eligible for 20 percent deduction. But the good news is there are a couple of key exceptions to that rule. The first exception depends on your taxable income. Taxpayers with income below $315,000, if married filing jointly, or $157,500 for all other filers, are not subject to the wage limitation at all. The limitations phase in as income levels increase, with the full limitation kicking in at
$415,000 for married filers and $207,500 for all other filers. Congress also made a last-minute addition to the tax bill that benefits pass-through entities that hold large amounts of depreciable property like real estate, but may have few or no employees. The deduction for these companies is limited to 25 percent of W-2 wages plus 2.5 percent of unadjusted basis in the property. The new pass-through deduction is designed to benefit companies that produce things rather than provide services. For that reason, professional service firms are excluded from claiming the deduction. But there’s an exception to that rule as well. The Act allows the full 20 percent deduction for professional service providers if they are below the income thresholds previously mentioned ($315,000/$157,500). Above those income levels, the W-2 wage limits phase in just as they do for other business owners, but above the top end of the phase in ($415,000/$207,500), professional services providers qualify for no deduction. These limits prevent some higher-earning service firms like doctors, lawyers, financial professionals or professional athletes from taking advantage of the change. However, there is a specific carve out in the Act for engineers and architects, who are able to claim the same benefits as a manufacturing company. Depending on how the Treasury Department writes the regulations, there may be planning opportunities that business owners can take advantage of if they are proactive, so it is a good time to meet with your financial advisory team, including your accountant. For instance, a business owner may want to discuss whether it makes sense to convert their entity from a pass-through to a Subchapter C corporation. In doing so
the owner will need to weigh whether the costs, accounting changes and possible tax implications associated with the conversion are appropriate for the company. For high-income producing professional service firms that are looking to preserve the new tax deduction, which they may otherwise be phased out of, it makes sense to perform a strategic analysis of all income sources. By combining a service business with businesses that hold depreciable property or that manufacture goods, they may be able to take greater advantage of the deduction. In some cases, the opposite strategy might be appropriate; separating different departments of the business into standalone entities may preserve the deduction for some lines of the business. Employees who have the option of becoming independent contractors instead may also benefit from the new deduction, but it’s important to understand that there are rules defining what makes an employee an employee. Also, Subchapter S corporations, partnerships, and LLCs are subject to different treatment in a long list of ways, including payroll taxes, compensation requirements, state filings, liability, and capital gains. Before you make any changes, these are things you should talk through carefully with your legal and tax advisors. Representatives do not provide tax and/or legal advice. Any discussion of taxes is for general informational purposes only, does not purport to be complete or cover every situation and should not be construed as legal, tax or accounting advice. Clients should confer with their qualified legal, tax and accounting advisors as appropriate. Vincent Cucuzza is a certified financial planner in the Elmsford office of Barnum Financial Group. He can be reached at vcucuzza@barnumfg.com or 914-372-2963.
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THE LIST: Home Builders
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Ranked by largest home; listed alphabetically in the event of a tie. Name, address, phone number Area code: 203 (unless otherwise noted) Website
1 2
35,000
12
New construction, renovations and a division specializing in small projects and home maintenance
Dibico Construction Inc.
Julio DiBiase Owner 1992
27,000
NA
New construction, additions, renovations, general contracting, construction management, residential and home maintenance
Hemingway Construction Co.
Salvatore Sciarretta, Peter Sciarretta Principals 1972
25,000
NA
Construction management, general contracting, home maintenance and home renovations
Wright Building Co.
Chris Wright President and CEO 2011
18,000
6
Clarke Builders Inc.
David Dall President 1972
16,000
NA
Additions, renovations, construction management and estate property management
Coastal Construction Group
Ryan Moran and Joe Feinlieb Owners 2003
15,000
NA
Luxury and new home construction
Davenport Contracting Inc.
Richard Koch and Brian McDonald Partners 1987
15,000
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David Prutting Owner 1975
14,000
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New homes, remodeling, additions, interior carpentry and cabinet work, tile, plumbing, heating and electric, masonry and stone patio, deck
Richard Rosano Managing director 2001
12,000
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New home construction, renovations and additions and estate management
Douglas Cutler Principal 1988
10,500
NA
Premier home design architecture
Tom Wrabel President 1986
4,500
NA
Remodeling, additions, new home construction and property management
27 Grove St., New Canaan 06840 966-0726 • hobbsinc.com
1194 King St., Second floor, Greenwich 06831 618-1219 • dibicoinc.com
115 Mason St., Greenwich 06830 625-0566 • hemingwayconstruction.com
4
5 Myrtle St., Norwalk 06855 227-4134 • wrightbuild.com
5
P.O. Box 187, Riverside 06878 637-4135 • clarkebuilders.com
6
1723 Post Road East, Westport 06880 521-4770 • ctcoastal.com
78 Harvard Ave., Suite 230, Stamford 06902 324-6308 • davenportcontracting.com
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Largest home built Number of home-building Services to date contracts awarded in 2014 (square feet)
Scott Hobbs, president; Ian Hobbs, vice president; and Walter Lorenz, chief operating officer 1954
Hobbs Incorporated
3
7
Top local executive(s) Title Year company established
Prutting & Company Custom Builders LLC
75 Camp Ave., Stamford 06907 972-1028 • prutting.com
RR Builders LLC
5 Elm St., New Canaan 06840 972-6100 • rrbuilders.com
Modular Architecture
(A division of Douglas Cutler Architects AIA) 221 Danbury Road, Wilton 06897 761-9561 • modulararchitecture.com
High-end custom homes and major renovations
10
Pine Creek Associates Inc.*
11
Peter Schneider Builder Contractor Inc.*
Peter Schneider President 1984
4,400
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Sherman Building Designs
Michael Carpanzano Owner 2009
3,300
NA
Major renovations and new construction
13
J K Home Improvements LLC
John Kozinski Owner 1996
3,000
NA
Kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling and additions
Salvatore Zarrella Principal member 2005
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256-9300 • pinecreekassociates.com
743-5548 • peterschneiderbuilder.com
14 Lily Pond Trail, New Milford 06776 860-354-4411 • shermanbuildingdesign.com
3 Beau St., Norwalk 06850 984-8869 • jkhomeimprovements.com
Not Ranked
Construction Management Group LLC 58 Pine St., New Canaan 06840 966-3388 • cmgbuilder.com
Remodeling and home construction
Building and restoration
Construction Solutions Group
Sylvan D. Pomerantz President 2003
NA
NA
Architectural services, designing and building, custom home, construction management, renovations and expansions
Pecora Brothers Inc.
Sylvester J. Pecora Jr., Joseph Pecora Partners 1995
NA
NA
New home construction, additions, upgrades, property management and specialty construction
Wernert
Bruce Wernet Founder and president 1981
NA
NA
General contracting, construction, design/build and owner representation
30 Huckleberry Hollow, Stamford 06903 595-9882 • theconstructionsolutionsgroup.com
70 Hamilton Ave., Greenwich 06830 863-9555 • pecorabrothers.com
76 Valley Road, Cos Cob 06807 869-1110 • wernert.com
This list is a sampling of homebuilders serving the region. If you wish your company to be included in our next list, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com. * Address withheld at company's request. NA Not available. WND Would not disclose.
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Bank also sued, demanding $881,000 on a $1 million loan he took out in 2015. D’Alessio did not respond to a telephone message requesting comment, but he recently apologized to investors in an email. “I am terribly sorry for these turns of events,” he wrote, “and I recognize that you have lost your hardearned money in these projects.” His business model was to buy Upper East Side townhouses, demolish or gut them, and build luxury condominiums. He guaranteed the loans personally and promised investors returns of 10 to 16 percent per year and quick repayment of principal. Four investors sued D’Alessio, Michael Paul Enterprises and project entities in December after he stopped making payments. They demanded to
inspect the financial records to trace use of funds on the $90.2 million projects. Seventeen investors, including the original four accusers, filed three new lawsuits on March 13. They charge D’Alessio and his enterprises with fraud, unjust enrichment, breach of contract and breach of guaranty. They claim, for instance, that D’Alessio enterprises fabricated construction costs on a $19 million project on East 67th Street, have not paid subcontractors and have moved money in and out of an account “as if it were their personal piggy bank.” Investors in a $31.4 million project on East 62nd Street said that $13.6 million in construction costs billed last November were “fictitious,” and that “little, if any, of the work billed was actually performed.” A New Rochelle investment company claims that D’Alessio moved “millions of
dollars into his own account,” in a $23.4 million project on East 64th Street. Investment companies that have sued the developer include Attis Properties of Harrison; East 64th Street Realty Partners of New Rochelle; and RNG WEA LLC of Morganville, New Jersey. Individual investors include Joseph Breda of Pelham; Joshua and Angie Brown of Stamford, Connecticut; Robert Cicero of New Milford, Connecticut; Rella Fogliano of Pelham; Stacey Gendels of New Rochelle; Philip and Ellen Goldstein of the Bronx; Philip Healy of Bedford, New Hampshire; Keith Hummel of West Harrison; Jacqueline Martinez of Hauppauge; Douglas Scribelli of New York City; Marilyn Shendell of New Rochelle; and Bonni Stanley of New Rochelle. D’Alessio wrote in a Feb. 20 letter to investors that two projects on East 62nd Street
Michael D’Alessio
“no longer make economic sense.” He said the mortgage lender had given notice of its intention to foreclose and he intended to accept an offer. A week later, he described “our current financial crisis,” in an email report to investors. The Manhattan market
for high-end condominiums was hot seven years ago, he said, and his first project, on East 63rd Street, sold out in less than a year and at prices above projections. He acquired two properties on East 81st and East 82nd streets. They took longer to finish and sell but also were successful, he said. Eager to expand, he bought five more properties. He projected 18 to 24 months to build and sell them, but by then, he wrote, he was facing the “strictest regulatory administration in New York City history” and building inspectors were issuing “stop-work orders for every little thing.” Work dragged on and the condos went way over budget and ran out of money. He said he personally borrowed $11 million to keep the projects going. “I was completely leveraged,” D’Alessio said. His only option was to “stop paying the preferred returns and
use the money to complete the projects and continue to make mortgage payments so that we were not in default.” When the investors sued, he said, a newspaper article about the case was sent to his banks and investors. “The immediate response from my banks was to shut down my lines of credit and to stop the funding on my construction loans. This caused me to completely shut down my operation and lay off all of my staff, and essentially put me out of business, which in turn destroyed any option of preserving the investors’ capital.” D’Alessio said he had decided to turn over the keys and deeds to the banks, to avoid the costs of foreclosure. “Although many of the factors that led me to this point may have been beyond my control,” he wrote, “I still hold tremendous regret understanding how these projects have affected all of my investors.”
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Stamford Health Assessment Centers take on the ‘silver tsunami’ BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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he so-called “silver tsunami” of aging baby boomers is continuing to gain strength — and Stamford Hospital is positioning itself as one of the county’s top resources to address the issue. “There is a real and growing need for more geriatric care, and we want to be on the front lines,” said Dr. Allison Ostroff, director of geriatric care at the Stamford Health Assessment Centers. Although she did not have specific figures at hand, Ostroff said that the centers — at 292 Long Ridge Road in Stamford and at 75 Holly Hill Lane in Greenwich — have
already seen a 33 percent increase in new consultations this year over the first three months of 2017, a trend she fully expects to continue throughout this year. A recent expansion of the Greenwich facility, which more than doubled its space from 14,000 to 33,000 square feet, also reflects the growing need for geriatric care in the community, if not the country. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that the nation’s population will grow from the current 325.7 million to 400 million in 2050; by 2030, more than 20 percent of U.S. residents are projected to be 65 and older, compared with 13 percent in 2010 and 9.8 percent in 1970. Ostroff, who joined Stamford Health as a geria-
trician in 2010, helped create the assessment centers three years ago with Dr. Noel Robin, Stamford Hospital’s emeritus chairman of its department of medicine. She said that an initial visit to the center usually involves a 90-minute consultation by a nurse practitioner and Ostroff. The interview consists not only of reviewing medical problems and current dosages, but also frailty and depression assessments and questions about how safe the patient’s house is for his or her current needs. “We wrap up with recommendations, which sometimes can include diagnoses,” Ostroff said, adding that depending on the case a follow-up can take place once, twice or even four times a year.
Conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are leading concerns of elder patients and their families, she said. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, someone in the world develops dementia every three seconds; the total number of people suffering from the disease is projected to almost double every 20 years, reaching 75 million in 2030 and 131.5 million in 2050. “The most common question is, ‘What can I do on the proactive side?’ Exercise is the only proven behavior modification that can improve, not just slow down the process of memory loss,” Ostroff said. “We recommend aerobic exercise lasting 30 minutes, five days a week.” Stamford also recommends brain exercises like taking up crossword puzzles, Sudoku, learning a foreign language, or something similar that a given patient has not regularly done before. “We also encourage
them to be as social as possible,” Ostroff said. “A lot of them have had a spouse or several of their friends pass on, and they can become isolated. We push them to get out, go to a senior center, interact with people who aren’t just family members.” The efficacy of such activities remains frustratingly unproven, she said, “But doing these things certainly doesn’t hurt. Some of the newer data show that it’s really important to learn and to do something new.” Another possible treatment involves coconut oil, which some studies have suggested could provide an alternative energy source for brain cells. Turmeric — which contains a natural chemical compound called curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties — has successfully been used in treating some arthritis patients, and Ostroff said it could help relieve some of the inflammation of the brain in dementia patients as well.
Meanwhile, Stamford’s assessment centers are actively working to relieve primary care physicians of trying to match aging patients with the right facilities. “We have a lot of connections in Greenwich, Stamford and Fairfield County in general,” Ostroff said. “We work with most of the assisted living and senior centers, which can really be time-consuming for primary care physicians.” She expressed frustration with the general lack of residents and medical students entering the geriatric field. “I heard that there’s a county in Iowa that has one doctor for every 17,000 patients,” she said. “It’s a really unfortunate situation. We need to ramp up interest in working in this area.” Regrettably, she added, “Geriatricians often have the highest job satisfaction but the lowest income. But there’s not one geriatrician that I’ve met who didn’t feel that what they’re doing really makes a difference.”
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Latest lawsuit filed in twisty Greenburgh senior living zoning case BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfairinc.com
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he tortuous process of getting approvals for an assisted living home in Greenburgh is mirrored by the twisty-turning road at the center of a 3-year dispute. Two civic groups and 13 residents have sued the town board and FormationShelbourne Senior Living Services, the developer, to reverse the board’s recent approval of a special-use permit for Solana Greenburgh Senior Living. It was the fifth lawsuit filed in the dispute, including two by Shelbourne and three by opponents of the project.
Shelbourne has proposed building a 4-story, 70,0784-square-foot facility with 80 apartments at the former Sprainbrook Nursery. Even the name of the street, 448 Underhill Road, hints at the topographical challenges at issue. Underhill is a steep, winding, two-lane road with multiple hairpin turns in a residential neighborhood. The developers, based in Radnor, Pennsylvania, have built and operated 180 senior living homes in the U.S. and Canada. Shelbourne needs a special-use permit to build this one. In 2013, Greenburgh amended its zoning laws for assisted living facilities in resi-
dential districts. The zoning seeks to “limit additional or excessive traffic within established residential neighborhoods,” the town board stated in its findings, “while insuring safe emergency and other vehicular and pedestrian access.” Assisted living facilities must be built on at least 4 acres. They have to be within 200 feet of a state or county road, not including parkways or interstates, and by direct access and not by a circuitous route. The town produced a map that showed all properties that satisfied the criteria. The former Sprainbrook Nursery site did not make the cut. The closest state road is Route 100, Central Park Avenue, 4,500 feet away as the crow flies
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and more than 6,000 feet by car. The property, at 3.8 acres, falls short of the minimum size. In 2015, Shelbourne filed for a special-use permit and zoning variances. The builder sought relief from the 200 feet and the minimum acreage requirements, according to the new lawsuit, but not from the direct, noncircuitous route criteria. Ever since, the developer and opponents have been fighting over interpretations of the zoning laws. The town board and the zoning board have held numerous public hearings. They have voted on positions and reversed themselves. Shelbourne has sued twice to challenge unfavorable interpretations. Civic groups and residential property owners near the site have sued twice, including the latest petition, to nullify government rulings. Last year the Greenville Fire District sued Shelbourne and the zoning board to nullify a zoning variance. The fire department said it does not object to new assisted living facilities, but this project has not been sufficiently studied. The Solana home would add 100 to 115 emergency calls a year, the fire department said. Fixed-axle fire trucks would have difficulty negotiating the “S” curves on Underhill Road. The fire department’s life-saving services “will be uniquely affected on account of the proposed assisted living facility,” the petition said. Acting Justice Susan Cacace dismissed the case because it had been filed after the 30-day statute of limitations. She dismissed a similar lawsuit filed by the Council of Greenburgh Civic Associations, Edgemont Community Council and neighbors. In that case, she found that the opponents had not exhausted all administrative remedies, while the town board was still considering a special-permit application. On Feb. 28, the town board granted the permit and adopted a resolution stating that Shelbourne had satisfied the requirements for a direct and noncircuitous route. The civic groups and neighbors refiled a new lawsuit to reverse the board’s decision. The board failed to support its decision with evidence, they claim, and not a single witness was willing to testify at public hearings that Underhill Road is a direct and noncircuitous route to Central Avenue. The board had failed the “eyeball test,” the petition states. “Any rational person who simply looks at an overhead view of Underhill Road would concede it is circuitous.”
I FEEL SO POWERLESS. WE HAVE TO WATCH HER EVERY MINUTE. FAMILY AND FRIENDS STOPPED COMING AROUND. HE KEEPS SAYING: “THERE’S NOTHING WRONG WITH ME.” IT’S DESTROYING OUR FAMILY. I FEEL SO GUILTY WE HAVE TO MOVE HER INTO A HOME. IT’S SO HARD TO CARE FOR SOMEONE WHO’S MEAN TO YOU. HE HIDES THINGS ALL THE TIME. I’M GRIEVING THE LOSS OF SOMEONE WHO’S STILL ALIVE. WE DON’T EVEN KNOW WHERE TO START.
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BY DR. ELAINE HEALY Guest view
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Dialing back reliance on antipsychotics in nursing homes
Feb. 5 study published by the Human Rights Watch stated that about 179,000 nursing home residents nationwide are being given antipsychotic drugs when they don’t have the mental illnesses for which the drugs were approved. Related news headlines included the words “misuse” and “overprescribed,” suggesting a widespread abuse of these medications when given to elderly individuals who have Alzheimer’s or related dementias. The fact is we have made tremendous strides in reducing the use of antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes across America. Nationally, the percentage of long-term residents receiving these drugs dropped from 24 percent in 2011 to under 16 percent in 2017, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Imagine if such success were achieved with respect to the opioid crisis! We would be celebrating indeed. As reflected in the study, antipsychotic drugs are sometimes used to address the most severe and distressing symptoms of Alzheimer’s and related dementias: aggression, verbal abuse, hallucinations, paranoia, delusions and physical harm to self and others — the very behaviors that drive families to place their loved ones in nursing homes because they are unable to handle them at home. The reality is that nursing home staff attempts to manage these distressing symptoms by employing nondrug interventions. But sometimes it’s just not enough. Doctors may try antipsychotic medications as a last resort.
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individuals who suffer from extreme symptoms of dementia who, in fact, benefit from their use. The challenge is to employ a holistic, patient-centered approach, including both nondrug measures and a continuous cycle of observation. And if antipsychotics are used, providers should, after the resident has stabilized, attempt to withdraw or reduce to the minimum dose necessary to help manage the symptoms of the disease. With this approach, the staff at United Hebrew of New Rochelle minimized the use of these drugs long before CMS pressured nursing homes to do so. For years, the percentage of residents receiving antipsychotic drugs in our skilled nursing facility has been significantly lower than state and national averages; over the past 12 months, the percentage was 9.8 percent, as compared with 12.8 percent in New York state and 15.7 percent nationwide. Our approach includes: • Training: Our staff is trained to recognize that dementia-related symptoms may be an expression of an unmet want or need; yelling, hitting, or other aggressive behaviors may mean the resident is hot or cold, hungry, or frightened. Staff members learn what makes their residents tick, and understand that they must address the root causes of distressed behaviors with skill, compassion and resourcefulness. • Care plans: Each resident undergoes a comprehensive care planning process in which the family meets with our interdisciplinary care team and if possible, the resident. We look at the resident’s personality, history, environment, and other triggers of the distressed behaviors. Then we establish an individualized care plan that aims to minimize these behaviors. That’s followed by a reassess-
ment at least four times per year. When drugs must be employed, we scrutinize their use in subsequent meetings, with an eye toward reducing or discontinuing them as soon as is safely possible. • Therapeutic activities: We also provide a rich array of activities designed to engage residents, establish routines, and make connections to the world around them. They include music therapy, pet therapy and the use of robotic pets, art classes, dance and movement therapy, crafting, entertainment and more. These activities give our residents the chance to engage in positive behaviors and connect to others physically and emotionally. They move more. They smile more. Families who are invited to participate are delighted to have a way to connect with their loved one. Recently, after seeing her mother’s response to music therapy, the grown daughter of one of our residents said how grateful she was “to have my mom back.” It’s all part of our approach to ensure our residents find purpose and joy in their daily lives. With Westchester’s rapidly aging population and the number of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and other dementias on the rise, our senior care providers will have to find ways to thoughtfully treat symptoms of the disease — both at home and in senior care facilities — in the coming years. It will take a focus on individual care and behavioral health, adequate staffing, intensive staff training, and leadership. In doing so, we ensure a better and safer environment for elderly individuals with dementia, and those who care for them. Dr. Elaine Healy is vice president of medical affairs and medical director of United Hebrew of New Rochelle. She can be reached at EHealy@uhgc.org
SHE’S 96. WHAT’S HER SECRET? MY STORY: Addie Gassman, 96, Resident, United Hebrew of New Rochelle CAREER: Pioneering saleswoman at Gimbels Department Store, from 1954 to 1986. MUSIC: Songs from the Big Band era. New-found appreciation of Reggae, introduced to her by her United Hebrew nurse. HOBBIES: Enjoyed bowling, Mah Jongg and travel. Now into arts and crafts, dance and music therapy. TRAVEL: Been all over the U.S. Recently, to Empire City Casino. “I played the slots. I’m not much of a gambler, but I like the action!” CELEBRATE: “Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Passover, birthdays—I hosted them all.” Likes any excuse for a party! ADVICE: “Make a lot of friends. Help them. Let them help you. Friends who stick with you, and family you can rely on. That’s important.” LIVE FEISTY: “At United Hebrew, they encourage me to try new things. At 96!” THE SECRET? “Have fun, stay busy. Get involved in life!”
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BURKE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL NAMES NEW CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
Dr. Mooyeon Oh-Park has been chosen as the new senior vice president and chief medical officer of Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains. Oh-Park is known internationally as a researcher in the field of aging and mobility, according to a press release. She is the recipient of 14 teaching awards and serves in leadership roles on various professional associations and editorial boards, including the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Saying that Burke Rehabilitation Hospital “has a longstanding national reputation for excellence in the field of
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rehabilitation medicine,” Oh-Park added, “I look forward to working with clinicians, researchers and the leadership team to provide the high quality, effective and com-
passionate care to each patient and lead the field by research and education.” Oh-Park will oversee all of the clinical activities for the hospital, which is part of the Montefiore Health System. She was the director of geriatric rehabilitation and a research scientist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and the Kessler Foundation in New Jersey. Burke Rehabilitation Hospital President and CEO Jeffrey Menkes said, “One of my first priorities as president and CEO of Burke was to identify a chief medical officer to act as my partner in advancing Burke from a clinical perspective and as the centerpiece for rehabilitation within the Montefiore Health System and the community at large. …Her clinical and administrative expertise will help keep Burke at the forefront of rehabilitative care in the Hudson Valley and beyond.” Oh-Park had been the vice chair of education at the department of physical med-
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Westport naturopath calls for patient empowerment in eldercare treatment BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com
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hen Dr. Paul Epstein holds seminars on health care for seniors, he engages his audience with a call and response segment that always produces the same results. “I ask, ‘How many people go to the doctor?’ and everyone raises their hand,” said the Westport-based naturopathic physician. “I then ask, ‘How many people take medicine?’ and everybody raises their hand. And then I ask, ‘How many are getting better?’ No one raises their hand.” Epstein is a frequent keynote speaker and lecturer on mind-body integrative medicine, and he has witnessed a greater acceptance of this
approach to health and wellness among his peers in the medical field. “Thirty years ago, this was considered flaky and woo-woo,” he said. “Now, it is seen as science.” Still, Epstein is concerned that this approach is often lacking in today’s eldercare. He warned that too many physicians are missing a major point by focusing on the seniors’ illness and not the people seeking aid. “Someone needs to be listening to them,” Epstein said, referring to elderly patients who often feel they are not being respected by their primary care physicians. “Doctors say, ‘Here take an anti-inflammatory for arthritis.’ But they don’t know or understand or have time or inclination to get to know the patient and really care about the whole person,
not just the diagnosis.” As a result of this, Epstein said, seniors find their lives becoming a pattern of going from one doctor to the next. He acknowledged that some seniors complain that they are not being taken seriously by their medical professionals, who give the impression that the patients are chronic complainers. Epstein has been conducting eldercare seminars at the Westport Center for Senior Activities for the last 15 years. He has a new six-week program scheduled to begin on May 17. In his presentations, he emphasizes the role that seniors can assume in orchestrating their own wellness rather than becoming dependent on providers for all of their needs. “I am giving seniors the
tools to face the challenges and difficulties of seniordom with a can-do attitude,” he said. “As we get older, the most powerful medicine we have is ourselves. I present classes that have such titles as ‘Face the Music and Dance’ and ‘How to Oy Without the Vey.’” Epstein’s presentations concentrate on the destructive role that stress plays in seniors’ health, with issues ranging from the death of a loved one to the problems in downsizing and moving from a longtime home at a late age to coping with the increased negativity levels in today’s news. Epstein faulted eldercare professionals that do not consider the effects of severe stress on seniors’ health and wellness. “They are not addressing the underlying causes
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on why we get ill,” he said. Epstein also warned that many seniors are either actively discouraged from being in charge of their care or they are surrendering to
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the uncertainties that accompany the aging process. “As we get older, we get more scared and want someone to take care of us,” he said, pointing out that some eldercare organizations give the impression of existing in order “to give you a stairway to heaven through these facilities.” For Epstein, successful eldercare can be achieved by empowering seniors through positive attitudinal strategies and giving them an equal partnership in determining their well-being. “We need to offer another reality in providing people with hope and optimism,” he said. “That will have a real effect on health. People have feelings — and they are still alive in their eighties. We need to find ways to connect with them and engage them.”
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Purchase College targets 2019 for senior living community start BY RYAN DEFFENBAUGH rdeffenbaugh@westfairinc.com
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s Thomas Schwarz ends his nearly 20-year run leading Purchase College in spring 2019, he will remain involved in one of his marquee projects: a senior living community on campus. A press release from the school on March 16 announcing Schwarz’s retirement noted that the college president would stay involved in developing the retirement community beyond his term. “He plans on devoting much of his last year to the creation of Broadview, a senior living community in development for the campus,” the statement read. “Following his retirement, President Schwarz will continue to be a member of the board that is directing the project.”
Schwarz has led the college for 17 years, one of the longest-serving presidents in the SUNY system. He was officially named the fifth president of Purchase in 2003, after arriving on campus as acting president in 2001. The senior living community plan dates back to 2003. The college’s nonprofit, the Purchase College Advancement Corp., is leading the initiative in its final steps before construction, along with two private development partners. A website launched last fall advertises the project as Broadview, Senior Living at Purchase. The first phase of construction, expected to start in 2019, will include 220 independent living apartments and villas for seniors ages 62 and older. That includes 36 assisted living apartments and 36 memory care suites.
A bill to allow the school to lease the land for the senior living campus first circulated the state Legislature in the early 2000s. It passed both houses in 2008, only to be vetoed by Gov. David Paterson, who wanted a more comprehensive approach to leasing SUNY land. In 2011, a bill was signed into law by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to allow the school to lease about 40 acres to its nonprofit Purchase College Advancement Corp. The nonprofit came forward with finalized plans last fall. The Purchase College Advancement Corp. is partnering with the Iowabased Life Care Services, the nation’s third-largest manager of senior living communities, and Senior Care Development LLC, a developer of high-end senior communities based in Harrison.
The community could eventually have a total 385 units, 339 of which would be in an apartment-style building. The other 46 would be two-bedroom, single-story cottage style villas arranged as single-family and duplexstyle buildings. The community would include 60,000 square feet of amenity space, including dining venues, a fitness center, pool, salon, library and movie theater. A landscaped area with walking paths, gardens and outdoor seating would connect the main independent living apartment building to the neighborhood. The Broadview design also includes a 12,000-squarefoot “Learning Commons,” with classrooms, art studios, a performance space, culinary classrooms and a cafe. As described in Broadview advertising literature, the
school views the commons a place “where residents and students can learn from each other or simply exchange views over a cup of coffee.” The state legislation requires 20 percent of units be designated affordable to low- or moderate-income residents, and that 50 percent of those affordable units go to Westchester residents. It also designates that 75 percent of the project’s proceeds go to scholarships at Purchase College and 25 percent go to hiring full-time faculty. The college, led by Schwarz, has long advocated for the project as a way to provide a desirable home for Westchester’s growing 65-and-older population while bringing in revenue to the college. “Westchester has an aging population” Schwarz told the Business Journal in a 2011 feature. “To be able to be in a community on a college
campus with the Performing Arts Center and a museum is very desirable.” While Purchase would be the first SUNY school to have a senior living community, retirement communities on college campuses can be found throughout the country. Cornell University, Notre Dame, the University of Florida, Stanford University and Duke University are among the schools that offer living spaces for retirees on campus. On his page on the school’s website, Schwarz lists the community senior living center as a way the school “embraced entrepreneurship” under his leadership, along with the school’s Park 2 Fly service, which provides a parking and shuttle service for $14 a day for travelers to the nearby Westchester County Airport.
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aving just returned from our biggest scientific national conference of the year, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, it seems to be perfect timing to report on the latest trends and updates in hip and knee replacement surgery. Once again, the focus has been on advancement of surgical techniques with the continued evolution of surgical technology, improvements in pain control around the operative period and faster recoveries. In hip replacement surgery, the trend continues to show that the anterior approach to hip replacement surgery, whereby the surgical incision and approach go between the muscles through the front of the hip, is much less invasive, provides a faster recovery, a shorter stay in the hospital and at times even a same-day procedure where
the patient goes directly home hours after the surgery. In addition, those surgeons proficient in the anterior approach demonstrated a much lower rate of complications, specifically hip dislocation, an unfortunate problem when the new ball and socket joint “pops” out of place — a painful event requiring a return to the hospital. Since this approach disrupts significantly less muscle, the pain is less and the recovery is easier, requiring virtually no physical therapy other than walking. This is in stark contrast the “old” way of doing hip replacement surgery where the incision is in the back of the hip, more muscle is cut during the surgery, with higher rates of pain and longer time spent in the hospital, and quite often the necessity of a short stay in a rehabilitation center after surgery, instead of
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Trends and updates in hip and knee replacement surgery going directly home. Similarly, in knee replacement surgery, robotically assisted surgical technology has continued to evolve, now designed to help perform both partial and, more recently, full knee replacement surgery. The benefit of robotically assisted knee surgery is the potential for improved accuracy in placing the new knee components within the knee, in addition to more precise muscle and ligament balancing, i.e. helping the knee feel more like a patient’s normal knee. One of the continued issues I see as a second opinion are patients whose knee replacements were done, but are still quite painful thereby leading to a poor result. Previous studies have shown a 15 to 20 percent rate of dissatisfaction after knee replacement surgery, so NewYorkPresbyterian Lawrence
Hospital continues to study the factors that decrease that rate of dissatisfaction and lead to an improved outcome, including some broad-ranging, multicenter research studies about the benefits of robotically assisted and electronic sensor guided surgery which are routinely done at our center. Quite a bit of work was also presented on reduction of complications after surgery, most importantly, infection. NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence had a large scientific exhibit about surgical site infection prevention with an exhaustive review of the literature and the most effective tactics for prevention. Much of the work was done at NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence, where we have instituted very stringent protocols on timing and dosing of antibiotic usage, pre-operative skin cleansing and bacte-
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or knee that have significantly affected a patient’s quality of life, hopefully this quick update provides some guidance and insight into the latest techniques showing a faster and more successful outcome after surgery. I recommend to all of our patients that they should exhaust all nonoperative treatments prior to considering surgery, but if the conventional options no longer work, many of these advances have improved the surgical process considerably. Dr. Jeffrey A. Geller is the chief of orthopedic surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital and the chief of the division of hip and knee reconstruction at Columbia University Medical Center. He also serves as the director of research at the Center for Hip & Knee Replacement. For more information, visit nyp.org/lawrence.
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explain how to safely treat orthopedic problems in the primary care setting; and analyze how an interdisciplinary team approach to orthopedic problems can improve patient care. The conference directors are Drs. Andrew Casden, chief of orthopedic and spine surgery, and Michael Gott, specialist in sports medicine, arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery, both at White Plains Hospital. For a full program agenda and faculty list, visit: wphospital.org/orthocme. The event is free for all team coaches and athletic trainers; $25 for all practicing physicians; and $10 for fellows, residents, registered nurses, physician assistants, and allied health professionals. All participants will be provided with breakfast during registration and lunch at the close of the program. To register and for more information, contact Jamie Bocchino at jbocchino@ wphospital.org or (914) 681-2628.
BOEHRINGER, VANDERBILT IN NEW ANTICANCER COLLABORATION
Boehringer Ingelheim and Vanderbilt University are expanding their existing collaboration to develop novel anticancer
compounds. The expanded research partnership will focus on the discovery and development of new chemical therapeutics targeting the pro-survival protein MCL1 as a potential therapy against MCL1dependent cancers. This is the third collaboration between Ridgefield-based Boehringer Ingelheim and Vanderbilt to pursue discoveries made in the laboratory of Stephen W. Fesik at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. “MCL1 is one of the top 10 overexpressed genes in human cancer, where it plays a role as a survival factor,” said Lawrence J. Marnett,
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Dean of Basic Sciences at Vanderbilt. “It is a great target for therapy but candidate drugs need to disrupt high-affinity protein-protein interactions, which is very challenging,” Marnett said. “The Fesik laboratory has made impressive strides in developing such compounds and it is exciting to see them advanced toward clinical development through the partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim.” MCL1, when overexpressed, can prevent cancer cells from undergoing programmed cell death, also known as apoptosis. This necessitates the discovery of a molecule that binds extremely tightly and selectively to MCL1 in order to sufficiently induce on-target, mechanism-based cancer cell death. The agreement between Boehringer and Vanderbilt includes undisclosed upfront and milestone payments, with the ambition of delivering a new cancer drug to market as quickly as possible.
PACE HONORS ANTHONY ENEA
Westchester elder law attorney Anthony J. Enea was honored March 8 with the Distinguished Service Award at Pace University’s 23rd annual Law Leadership Awards Dinner. The event, held at the Westchester Country Club in Rye, raised funds to support Pace law students.
Enea has dedicated more than 30 years to educating and protecting the rights of seniors, the disabled and their families, according to a press release. A Pace Law alumnus, Enea was named Westchester County’s Leading Elder Care Attorney at the Above the Bar Awards and Best Lawyers’ 2018 Elder Law “Lawyer of the Year” in White Plains. “We are thrilled to recognize and honor Anthony Enea with the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University Distinguished Service Award,” Dean David Yassky said. “Anthony is a prime example of what our students can accomplish with their Pace law degrees. He is a universally recognized leader in the fields of elder law and trusts and estates, having helped thousands of families to resolve challenging issues and achieve security. He is a respected pillar of the Westchester community and an involved alumnus.” “It is truly an honor to be recognized by my alma mater, particularly for work that I find so personally rewarding,” Enea said. “The Leadership Awards Dinner is an important event, raising funds to help underwrite the Law School’s outstanding academic programs, faculty and students, and I feel privileged to be a part of it.” Enea is president of the Westchester County Bar Foundation and a fellow of the
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HEALTHY LIFE SERIES
Phelps Hospital’s Healthy Life series offers the community a wide range of programs on health-related subjects as well as numerous health screenings and support groups. All events are free and take place on the Phelps campus, 701 N. Broadway in Sleepy Hollow unless otherwise noted. The events for April are:
APRIL 3, ELDER LAW SERIES
Information on financial considerations that need to be taken into account when deciding to take Social Security benefits will be the focus of this presentation. Also included is information on how to maximize your retirement income distributions as related to Social Security. At Phelps Hospital Auditorium from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call 366-3937 or send an email to ewoods3@northwell.edu to register.
APRIL 4, MIND GAMES
A fun way for seniors to help stimulate their minds and improve cognitive functioning (memory, visual recall, problem solving, focus and speed, and spatial reasoning) by playing group games, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the boardroom. Call 366-3937 or send an email to ewoods3@northwell.edu to register.
WEDNESDAYS APRIL 4-MAY 16, FALL PREVENTION
Falls and fall injuries are more common than strokes and can result in health problems that are just as serious. The free 7-week program meets for two hours per week and includes learning simple and fun balance and strength training, how medications can contribute to falls and ways to stay safe when out and about in your community. The program will take place at The James House from 1 to 3 p.m. Contact Ellen Woods at 366-3937 or ewoods3@northwell.edu.
Foundation. Reservations are required. From noon to 1 p.m. in the Pulmonary Lab. Call 366-3712 to register.
APRIL 12, THE BREAKFAST CLUB
The Breakfast Club, designed especially for seniors, includes a free breakfast, a presentation on a healthy lifestyle topic and a light exercise program. The group meets from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. Call 366-3937 or send an email to ewoods3@ northwell.edu to register.
APRIL 12, OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT AND EDUCATION
A free monthly group program for individuals with osteoporosis, providing education on nutrition, exercise (weight-bearing, strengthening and balance), activities of daily living and treatment options. The sessions are held from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m., the second Thursday of the month in the boardroom. Call 366-3937 or send an email
to ewoods3@northwell.edu to register.
APRIL 12, WHEN JOINT PAIN INTERFERES WITH LIFE
Attend our free seminar on joint health to learn more about: hip, knee and shoulder health, maintaining healthy joints, minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, shoulder replacement, pain management options and physical therapy interventions and options. At Phelps Hospital, Hoch Center 755 Building, Suite 200, from 6 to 8 p.m. To register, call 1-855-912-8062
APRIL 13, ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. Join us and receive the emotional, educational and social support needed to successfully care for someone with dementia. Sponsored by Phelps, The Alzheimer’s Association and the Visiting
Nurse Association of the Hudson Valley, in Room 545 from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 366-3937 or send an email to ewoods3@ northwell.edu.
APRIL 16, HOW TO HAVE A POSITIVE HOSPITAL BIRTH EXPERIENCE
A quick overview to help families choose their provider and place to give birth based on the type of experience they envision or need. At Phelps Hospital Auditorium, from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration is required. Call 4211500 to register.
APRIL 17, SENIOR STEPS
Health screenings for seniors on the third Tuesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. April screening is for balance. Call 914366-3937 or send an email to ewoods3@ northwell.edu to register. Updated calendar listings are available at phelpshospital.org.
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FRIDAYS APRIL 6-MAY 25, TAI CHI
Tai Chi promotes serenity through gentle, f lowing movements performed in a slow, focused manner accompanied by deep breathing. This course will be held every Friday for 8 weeks at The Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns at 42 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow. The cost is $80 for the entire session. Registration is required. For more information, please contact Ellen Woods at ewoods3@northwell.edu.
APRIL 10, BETTER BREATHERS CLUB
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Aging in place on the sound BY JANE K. DOVE If you have been fortunate enough to live in the Sound Shore communities of Larchmont and Mamaroneck for a long time, you probably never want to leave, even as you grow older. And many senior residents of these two towns have elected to stay right where they are, aided by a vibrant and active organization called At Home on the Sound. Founded eight years ago, At Home on the Sound has about 200 members and has taken the concept of “aging in place” to a new plane. “We serve residents who have lived in their towns for 30, 40 or even 50 years and simply do not want to move,” said Elaine Weingarten, the nonprofit’s executive director. “And why should they? The communities are lovely, with beautiful housing,
wonderful shopping, networks of friends and family and a convenient location in southern Westchester. The results are overwhelming. People want to stay here.” The At Home on the Sound concept is based on the successful model created by Beacon Hill Village in Boston. Gramatan Village in Bronxville, Staying Put in New Canaan and At Home in Greenwich are similar organizations active in Westchester and Fairfield. “Since its inception, At Home on the Sound has been guided by The Center for Aging in Place,” Weingarten said of the countywide organization. With these concepts in mind, she said, a group of residents formed a steering committee and created a board of directors in April of 2010. “Since then our pro-
grams have really taken off. They have grown and evolved and now embrace seniors from age 60 up to 98. We even have a 91-yearold yoga instructor, and
The At Home on the Sound concept is based on the successful model created by Beacon Hill Village in Boston.
At Home on the Sound board members John Bradley, Janet O’Connell, Leslie Molinoff, Simon Marlow, Ellie Fredston and Harmon McAllister.
our goal is to provide an active, mentally and physically healthy lifestyle for our members, with an array of events to keep them happily occupied and connecting with one another.” Weingarten said the
members of At Home on the Sound are deeply rooted in their communities. “About half live in their original homes and the other half in apartments or condos. All live independently and are served by about 100 volun-
teers, all local people from the communities.” Her group is proud of what it does and Weingarten provided ample details. “We now have 25 board members and they are entirely devoted to our cause.
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We try new programs and events all the time and have had great success.”
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Members of At Home on the Sound can pick and choose among a long list of interesting and motivating activities. “Our list is comprehensive and designed to be engaging. If transportation is needed, members have to only contact the office and we will provide them with a ride both to and from. Events are held at different locations in the area,” she said. The schedule is a full one. “Twice a month we discuss current events at the Nautilus Diner. We have a special group that explores what it’s like to be 80-plus in today’s world and have major once-a-month trips to New York City and other locations. In January, we went to The Met (Museum),” Weingarten said.
At Home on the Sound at 545 Tompkins Ave. in Mamaroneck, holds monthly luncheons and other restaurant outings. All activities are during daylight hours. “We have a lovely, catered holiday party each year and it feels like one big family. So many of our members have been with us from the beginning and we tend to keep tabs on one another,” Weingarten said. The group is always trying out new things as well as the old and familiar. “Our basic, overall services include rides to medical, dental, shopping and other appointments, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We have 100 volunteers to do this. Our service area includes nearby surrounding communities.” At Home on the Sound mounts an array of social, cultural and educational programs and provides home chore and handyman help. The group makes refer-
At Home on the Sound members Saul and Miriam Cohen, Margaret and Ted Shultz
rals to social services and continuing care agencies, conducts routine phone checks and offers friendly visits from volunteers as well as technology assistance for all of today’s new, and sometime confusing, digital devices. At the heart
memoir writing workshop that started Jan. 25; and ongoing gentle chair yoga,” Weingarten said. And, looking a bit into the future, the organization is hard at work planning its annual Spring Gala for May 3 at the Hampshire Country
of the programming, however, are activities that keep mind and body limber. “Our regular upcoming programs include movies; language and book groups; current events discussions; mahjong and canasta; volunteer breakfasts; a new
Club in Mamaroneck. “This is sure to be a lively and fun-filled event with the chance to network with our membership.” This article originally appeared in the sister publication Wag magazine in February.
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ne of the most common misconceptions about end-of-life care is that the focus is solely on pain management. While that is a key component of any hospice care program, many providers, including Hospice of Westchester, recognize the importance of a holistic approach to treating the patient, not just their symptoms. It is a proven fact that patients diagnosed with a life-limiting illness greatly benefit from alternative therapies, in addition to medical treatment. Often called complementary care, these therapies can maximize patients’ comfort and peace of mind and provide relief for their primary caregivers. Caring for the “whole” patient is an essential feature of hospice. Mind-body complementary therapies such as
Guest view massage, reflexology, music therapy, art therapy and pet therapy can help ease tension, reduce anxiety levels and improve the overall comfort of the patient. A good hospice provider should arrange for these therapies to be provided in the patient’s residence, whether that be their home, a hospital or a skilled nursing facility. Together, the patient, their family and hospice team decide which therapy would best address symptoms of pain, stress and anxiety. We are proud to offer all of the above therapies, at no cost to our patients, through The Anna & Louis H. Shereff Complementary Care Program. While they all can be useful depending on a patient’s needs, here is a closer look at how massage therapy and reflexology can positively benefit hospice patients and their families.
How complementary therapies can positively impact end-of-life care MASSAGE THERAPY
After the death of her husband in 2007, MacIlvane needed a change and wanted to pursue a career she was truly passionate about. She became a licensed massage therapist in 2010 and expanded her therapies to hospice patients three years ago. MacIlvane said there are many benefits of massage therapy on patients diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, including helping with muscle tension, circulation and anxiety. She also works with patients’ family members to teach them what they can do in between sessions to help their loved one, and even gives them tips for acupressure that can help with their own anxiety and stress. “When patients know that someone is with them, holding their hand and providing a compassionate touch, the effects are amazing,” MacIlvane said.
It is widely accepted that power of touch can have a healing impact on pain and decrease stress. Massage is a form of structured therapeutic touch, which can relax patients, relieve muscle tension, reduce anxiety levels and blood pressure, boost the immune system and moisturize the skin. Licensed massage therapist Maria MacIlvane first recognized the positive effect of touch years before she started her massage career. When her mother was on hospice care, MacIlvane was awed that simply rubbing her mother’s shoulders would instantly bring upon relaxation. “I continued to massage her every day. It was so beneficial and I could not believe that just touching someone compassionately could affect the process they were going through so deeply,” MacIlvane said.
REFLEXOLOGY
Reflexology is based on the belief that specific areas of the feet and hands correspond with specific parts of the body. Gentle stimulation of these areas with the thumbs and fingers relieves stress and tension, improves circulation, promotes normal body function and results in a feeling of deep relaxation. Gabrielle Zale, a nationally certified reflexologist, began working with hospice patients shortly after starting her career 17 years ago. However, her knowledge of how touch could help those with an illness started many years earlier. She remembered how people pulled away from her own mother when she was sick, as if they were afraid to touch her. “No one should feel that alone,” Zale said. “Ultimately, touch is the greatest healer, particularly at this final jour-
ney in life. Even though some patients may not be awake and alert, by touching them in this way you are acknowledging that they are still there and still part of the world.” Zale said that, even if a patient can’t speak, she is able to sense small body changes that show the effects of her practice. “It’s a subtle energy shift. Their breathing slows down — you can tell they are relaxing and may be feeling less pain and anxiety. They can tell that you are acknowledging them and are really present with them,” she said. “This work is a really sacred thing for me. I’m not just holding another person in my hands, I’m holding their soul in many ways.” Mary K. Spengler is CEO of Hospice of Westchester. For more information, visit hospiceofwestchester.com or call 914-682-1484.
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Facts & Figures COURT CASES Cavalry Portfolio Services LLC. Filed by Edwin Ortiz. Action: 1692 Fair Debt Collection Act. Attorney: Craig B. Sanders. Filed: March 19. Case no. 7:18-cv-02389-KMK. Cavalry SPV I LLC et al. Filed by Cindy Barrios. Action: 1692 Fair Debt Collection Act. Attorney: Craig B. Sanders. Filed: March 19. Case no. 7:18-cv-02389-NSR. Connecticut Business Systems Inc. Filed by Patrick Murphy, Gail James and Diego Merino. Action: Fair Labor Standards Act. Attorney: Steven Bennett Blau. Filed: March 20. Case no. 7:18-cv-02424-VB. IWorld of Travel Ltd. f.k.a. Orient Flexi – Pax Tours. Filed by Le Passage to India Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd. Action: breach of contract. Attorney: David Hopkins Ealy. Filed: March 15. Case no. 7:18-cv-02306. New Windsor Group LLC. Filed by Owen Harty. Action: Americans with Disabilities Act – civil enforcement action. Attorney: Peter Erik Sverd. Filed: March 14. Case no. 7-17-cv-07992-VB. Rolling Frito-Law Sales LP. Filed by Phillip White and Ricardo Hiciano. Action: Fair Labor Standards Act. Attorney: Steven Bennett Blau. Filed: March 20. Case no. 7:18-cv02470. Seasons White Plains Associates LLC et al. Filed by Katarzyna Cichon. Action: federal question – other. Attorney: Glen Howard Parker. Filed: March 16. Case no. 7:18-cv02325-KMK.
Selene Finance LP. Filed by Mark Silvester and Kendra Silvester. Action: Racketeering (RICO) Act. Attorney: Rick S. Cowle. Filed: March 20. Case no. 7:18-cv-02425-NSR.
U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Anne Penachio, White Plains. Property: 33 Ethelridge Road, White Plains. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed March 14.
71 Haines Boulevard LLC, Stamford, Connecticut. Seller: Krzysztof Przyslak, Port Chester. Property: 71 Haines Blvd., Rye. Amount: $550,000. Filed March 14.
Sklar Purchasing Co., et al. Filed by Westport Management LLC. Action: comprehensive environmental compen/reps/liab (CERCLA). Attorney: Kelly Ann Pressler. Filed: March 20. Case no. 7:18-cv-02449VB.
U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Ian Philip Spier, White Plains. Property: 33 Winding Wood Road North, Rye. Amount: $1 million. Filed March 14.
A and K Bhatti LLC, Yonkers. Seller: 42 Oak Street Corp., Yonkers. Property: 42 Oak St., Yonkers. Amount: $50,000. Filed March 16.
VMB Capital Group LLC, Yorktown Heights. Seller: Marci Jacobs, Harrison. Property: 121 Rye Ridge Road, Harrison. Amount: $3.5 million. Filed March 13.
A and K Bhatti LLC, Yonkers. Seller: 425 Prescott Inc., Yonkers. Property: 425 Prescott St., Yonkers. Amount: $75,000. Filed March 16.
State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. Filed by Elvira Carmona. Action: petition for removal – breach of contract. Attorney not listed. Filed: March 15. Case no. 7:18-cv-02281.
Below $1 million DEEDS Above $1 million
104 South Division LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: Keith Bobolia, et al, Cortlandt Manor. Property: 104 S. Division St., Peekskill. Amount: $850,000. Filed March 13.
553 Palmer LLC, Bronx. Seller: The Exchequer LLC, Mamaroneck. Property: 553 Palmer Ave., Mamaroneck. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed March 14.
215 Spring Street LLC, Mount Kisco. Seller: Judith Irolla, et al, Mount Kisco. Property: 219 Spring St., Mount Kisco. Amount: $395,000. Filed March 12.
6 Mayflower Road LLC, Pound Ridge. Seller: Joel Feinberg, et al, Scarsdale. Property: 6 Mayflower Road, Scarsdale. Amount: $1 million. Filed March 16.
2399 Boston Post Road Realty Corp., Larchmont. Seller: Joseph Gregg, et al, New York City. Property: 10 Deane Place, Mamaroneck. Amount: $555,000. Filed March 15.
Elk Chatsworth LP, Rye. Seller: Thomas B. Goodkind, et al, Kingston. Property: 108-14 Chatworth, Mamaroneck. Amount: $3 million. Filed March 12.
29 Monroe LLC, Williston Park. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Property: 29 Monroe St., Mount Vernon. Amount: $163,000. Filed March 13.
Hudson Pines Land LLC, New York City. Seller: David Rockefeller Jr., et al, New York City. Property: 180 Bedford Road, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $10 million. Filed March 12. Kensington Road LLC, Bronx. Seller: 87-91 Main Street Realty LLC, Bronxville. Property: 85-91 Main St., Eastchester. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed March 15.
Items appearing in the Westchester County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various sources, including public records made available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court system. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, no liability is assumed for errors or omissions. In the case of legal action, the records cited are open to public scrutiny and should be inspected before any action is taken. Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to: John Golden c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 3 Westchester Park Drive, Suite G7 White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: 694-3600 • Fax: 694-3680
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Northeast Property Owner Inc., New York City. Seller: Byron Place Associates LLC, Katonah. Property: 10 Byron Place, 201, Mamaroneck. Amount: $43.5 million. Filed March 13. OMR Properties LLC, Mohegan Lake. Seller: Robert Lois, et al, Shrub Oak. Property: 691 E. Main St., Yorktown. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed March 15. SMRR LLC, Pleasantville. Seller: Antonio P. Alvarez, Bethel, Connecticut. Property: 195 Main St., Ossining. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed March 16.
4 Hay LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Chestnut Street Realty 1 LLC, et al, Yonkers. Property: 74 Chestnut St., Yonkers. Amount: $485,000. Filed March 12. 4 Hay LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Chestnut Street Realty 1 LLC, et al, Yonkers. Property: 76 Chestnut St., Yonkers. Amount: $425,000. Filed March 12. 4 Ledgewood Pl LLC, Scarsdale. Seller: Michael R. Rapp, et al, Armonk. Property: 4 Ledgewood Place, North Castle. Amount: $750,000. Filed March 16. 55 Tuckahoe Road Corp., Scarsdale. Seller: Chrystalia King, White Plains. Property: 55 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers. Amount: $370,215. Filed March 16. 58 Croft Terrace LLC, Hicksville. Seller: Edward Klibanoff, et al, West Orange, New Jersey. Property: 58 Croft Terrace, New Rochelle. Amount: $770,000. Filed March 13.
Affinity Media LLC, New Rochelle. Seller: Fannie Mae. Property: 16 Winthrop, New Rochelle. Amount: $251,113. Filed March 12. American International Relocation Solutions LLC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Seller: Jacob E. Grose, et al, Ardsley. Property: 110 Huntley Drive, Greenburgh. Amount: $789,000. Filed March 14. Board of Managers of the Rivervue Condominium, Tuckahoe. Seller: R and F Scarsdale LLC, New York City. Property: 1 Scarsdale Road, 204, Eastchester. Amount: $411,892. Filed March 13. Byron Avenue Properties LLC, Yonkers. Seller: City of Yonkers. Property: 11 Smart Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $154,125. Filed March 16. C2GRE LLC, White Plains. Seller: Barbara Lerman, Larchmont. Property: 86 Putnam Road, Cortlandt. Amount: $260,000. Filed March 15. C2GRE LLC, White Plains. Seller: Joseph A. Ruggiero, Yonkers. Property: 44 Pleasant Ridge Road, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $356,000. Filed March 14.
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GBZ Equities LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: 64 Yay LLC, Brooklyn. Property: 64 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $349,999. Filed March 14. Hartshorn Fusion LLC, Short Hills, New Jersey. Seller: Keybank N.A. Property: 4-6 Snowden Ave., Ossining. Amount: $317,000. Filed March 16. Hillside BD LLC, Scarsdale. Seller: Alfred John Delrey, Pelham Manor. Property: 116 Winthrop Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $321,000. Filed March 16. Immobiliare Assets LLC, South Salem. Seller: Claudette King, New Rochelle. Property: 9 Pershing Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $412,500. Filed March 16. J and J Sousa Realty Corp., Yonkers. Seller: City of Yonkers. Property: 69 Jackson St., Yonkers. Amount: $15,000. Filed March 14.
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Lakefront Estates LLC, Brewster. Seller: Louis Gonella, North Salem. Property: 54 Bonnieview St., North Salem. Amount: $80,000. Filed March 12.
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LNL Contracting Corp., White Plains. Seller: M&T Bank, Getzville. Property: 4 Longdale Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $253,000. Filed March 16.
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Mcintyre Street Realty LLC, Yonkers. Seller: John F. Masone, et al, Yonkers. Property: 850 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers. Amount: $152,000. Filed March 12. MTGLQ Investors LLC, Irvine, California. Seller: Robert A. Spolzino, White Plains. Property: 36 Roanoke Ave., Rye. Amount: $668,078. Filed March 16.
Dellante Holdings LLC, Katonah. Seller: Marsha L. Chesman, Mount Kisco. Property: 337 Chestnut Ridge Road, Bedford. Amount: $490,000. Filed March 16.
MTGLQ Investors LP. Seller: Theodore J. Brundage, Harrison. Property: 8 N. French Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $598,328. Filed March 12.
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Frank Malara, White Plains. Property: 504 Mallard Way, E4, Peekskill. Amount: $349,103. Filed March 15.
Mulberry St Building LLC, Bronx. Seller: Cirilo Dominguez, Yonkers. Property: 12 Mulberry St., Yonkers. Amount: $265,000. Filed March 12.
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: Joseph A. Ruggiero, Yonkers. Property: 146 Beechwood Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $461,854. Filed March 15.
NCJJ Renovation LLC, Corona. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Property: 13 Third St., New Rochelle. Amount: $295,176. Filed March 16.
Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Sanjay Bhatt, White Plains. Property: 176 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $413,654. Filed March 15.
OPC LLC, New Rochelle. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon. Property: 715 Pelhamdale Ave., Pelham. Amount: $504,008. Filed March 15.
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TOMPKINS JOINS BUILDER’S ADVISORY COUNCIL
Premila Mathews, Elizabeth Lorde-Rollins and Raisa Tsvaygenbaum.
From left: Harriet Schleifer; Arnold Linhardt; Cindy Golub of Mamaroneck, UJA-Federation of New York’s Westchester regional chair; Karen Everett; George Latimer and Joseph Rafalowicz.
THREE ADDITIONS AT CAREMOUNT
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS BREAKFAST HELD
CareMount Medical has announced three new additions to its staff. Board-certified family physician Premila Mathews is at CareMount’s Mount Kisco office with privileges at Northern Westchester Hospital. She received her medical degree from the University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom and completed her residency in family medicine from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining CareMount Medical, she was with the Institute for Family Health in New York City. Elizabeth Lorde-Rollins is handling obstetrics and gynecology duties at CareMount’s Kingston and Rhinebeck offices and has privileges at Northern Dutchess Hospital. She received her medical degree from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Sloane Hospital for Women of Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. Prior to joining CareMount she was at Mount Sinai West in New York City. Podiatrist Raisa Tsvaygenbaum sees patients at CareMount’s offices in Kingston, Rhinebeck and Poughkeepsie. She will have privileges at Northern Dutchess Hospital and HealthAlliance Hospital’s Broadway Campus. Tsvaygenbaum received her medical degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed her residency at Richmond University Medical Center.
UJA-Federation of New York in Westchester and the Westchester Jewish Council hosted their annual Westchester Government Relations Legislative Breakfast on March 16 at Temple Israel Center in White Plains. A central theme from speakers was the current political environment nationally and changes that have taken place in Westchester. U.S. Reps. Eliot Engel and Nita Lowey were featured, along with Westchester County Executive George Latimer. About 200 guests attended. Joseph Rafalowicz of New Rochelle serves as chair of UJA-Federation’s Westchester Government Relations Committee. Karen Everett of Larchmont is the committee’s vice chair. Harriet Schleifer of Chappaqua and Arnold Linhardt of Bronxville serve as Westchester Jewish Council Government Relations chairs.
Maggie Collins, left, and Stacey Tompkins
The Building and Realty Institute has selected Stacey Tompkins of Tompkins Excavating to join its Commercial Builders Advisory Council. “Stacey is a dynamic, personable leader in her field. The Builders Institute deeply appreciates her unwavering support and we recognize her for the truly exemplary business leader that she is,” said Maggie Collins, the institute’s director of membership services. Her company, Tompkins Excavating has grown from a lawn mowing service provider into a commercial and residential excavation and landscape construction company, with a sister real estate development company, West Shore Enterprises. Tompkins is on the board of the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce and has been active in community organizations including Community Cares of Mahopac, Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County and the Armonk Outdoor Art Show.
From left: Vanessa Wakeman, Belinda Miles, Kristine Garberding, Teri Wagner Flynn, Sarah Gretczko and Kathryn Meany.
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH MARKED Andy LaGuardia, Westchester Medical Center’s director of communications; Michael Saenz, the Newburgh IHOP manager; and Kacey Morabito Grean and Zach Higgins of radio station WHUD who broadcast from IHOP in Newburgh on National Pancake Day.
PANCAKE DAY RAISES $52K More than pancakes were stacked up when National Pancake Day was marked recently at area IHOP restaurants. A stack of donations for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla totaled $52,188 in a promotion that offered customers at participating IHOP locations a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes. Customers were not required to pay for the pancakes but were asked to leave a donation to benefit the hospital. IHOP staged the promotion nationwide; Maria Fareri was the local beneficiary. Eleven IHOP outlets in Westchester, Rockland, Orange and Dutchess in New York and Fairfield County in Connecticut participated. In Yonkers, $758 was raised, Larchmont customers contributed $852 and $3,169 was raised in Hartsdale. Other amounts collected included Newburgh, $16,427; Mohegan Lake, $16,000; Middletown, $7,512; Monroe, $2,480; Stamford, $1,600; Poughkeepsie, $1,338; Spring Valley, $1,123; and West Nyack, $929.
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The Women’s Leadership Institute through The Manhattanville School of Business on March 16 hosted Women Blazing Trails, A Celebration of Women’s History Month. The breakfast and panel discussion took place at Reid Castle in Harrison and was sponsored by the Jackson Lewis law firm in White Plains. The program covered topics such as business development, strategic planning and current issues affecting female professionals who lead their teams and organizations. The moderator was Sarah Gretczko, senior vice president for organizational development and chief of staff at Mastercard. Panelists included Teri Wagner Glynn, chief content officer and executive producer at Newsweek Films; Kristine Garberding, executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Nestle Waters NA; Belinda Miles, president of Westchester Community College; and Vanessa Wakeman, founder and CEO of the Wakeman Agency. Kathryn Meany, institute director, said, “With each Women’s Leadership Institute event, our participants gain skills and new business connections that emboldens and empowers professionally and personally.” Miles told the guests, “I believe in the concept of carrying as you climb. This is a matter of continuing to carry each other as we climb, sharing insights and ideas.” “We are all positioned to make history. Be unapologetic — don’t be afraid to fail,” said Wakeman.
RECAP RECEIVES DONATION Regional Economic Community Action Program (RECAP) recently was presented with a $1,000 donation on behalf of the Crystal Run Healthcare Classic 10K Road Race. Event proceeds support local agencies and community members. “We are grateful for the support from the race weekend, which is not only an exciting and longstanding tradition in Middletown but also promotes health and wellness of residents of all ages,” said RECAP CEO Charles Quinn. Registration is open for the 2018 race that will be June 2 and June 3 in Middletown. The event began in 1981 and attracts serious runners from regions across the U.S. and as far away as Europe and Africa.
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WESTMORELAND RECEIVES $20K GRANT
Alexandra Paul, age 14, who is in the eighth grade at Fox Lane Middle School, is among those learning about the environment at Westmoreland’s Conservation Camp.
Letters for the new sign were hoisted into position using a bucket truck. The new sign makes the building’s identify unmistakable. The building at Martine and Mamaroneck in White Plains.
SIGN OF THE TIMES ArtsWestchester marked its 20th year in its building at the corner of Martine and Mamaroneck avenues in downtown White Plains by unveiling new sign installations. The nonprofit acquired the former bank building in 1998. What had been home to the Peoples National Bank & Trust Company has been transformed into a cultural hub featuring gallery and events space as well as studios and offices for artists and creative businesses. Additional façade improvements are planned for the nine-story building. The signature sign was installed by Signarama Hartsdale. “Since we acquired the building, we have worked on restoring and creatively adapting the use of the cultural treasure into an arts incubator and multi-use arts center, while preserving the landmark building,” said Janet Langsam, ArtsWestchester’s CEO. “We have transformed one of the first ‘skyscrapers’ in White Plains into a cultural destination humming with creative energy, artists and arts programs for the greater Westchester market area.”
Westmoreland Sanctuary Nature Center & Wildlife Preserve in Mount Kisco has received a $20,000 grant from Con Edison to support its Earth science and civic conservation education programs. The funds will enable Westmoreland to hire an experienced science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) educator. Westmoreland staff, interns and other organizations will receive updated teacher training. The STEM educator will use workshops, exercises and fieldwork to help ensure that innovative and effective techniques are used in advancing the curriculum. Ann Paul, executive director of Westmoreland Sanctuary, said, “Whether it’s work done in the classroom to work done in the field, we remain dedicated to educating the community to better understand, embrace, protect and restore our natural habitat.” She said that once the initial STEM project is completed a year from now, the principles would become embedded in Westmoreland Sanctuary’s efforts.
MADISON APPROACH STAFFING OFFERS FREE HELP
NEW BLYTHEDALE CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
CEO NAMED FOR SCOUTS
Elmsford-based Madison Approach Staffing Inc. is marking its 30th anniversary by offering anniversary gifts to 30 people who need help launching their careers or upgrading their employment status. The “30 Kickstarts” campaign runs until May 1 and those selected will receive free professional assistance in areas such as skills upgrades, resume consultation and work/life balance. The company has an online application at madisonapproach.com/30-kickstarts that must be submitted. Winners will be announced on June 1 and invited to a congratulatory breakfast on June 15. Allison Madison, president of Madison Approach Staffing, said, “We understand how daunting it can be for a young person to determine their career path and doing so with full confidence. It’s the same feeling for anyone returning to the workforce after time away. Ultimately, it’s someone’s self-confidence that can make the difference in why one person is selected for a job over another.”
Robert R. Lane has been named chief development officer for Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla. He has more than 26 years of development, marketing and community relations experience. Most recently, Lane was vice president for development and external relations at Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow. He previously had been president of the St. Francis Healthcare Foundation in Poughkeepsie, executive vice president for external relations at EcoHealth Alliance and vice president for development at the Culinary institute of America. Larry Levine, Blythedale’s president and CEO, said, “We know that his track record, mix of skills and warm interpersonal style will serve Blythedale and our patients very well.” Actor Paul Sorvino, who worked with Lane to raise funds for the Sorvino Asthma Foundation, said, “I am thrilled he will be applying his talent and skills to help the children at Blythedale.”
Marie Reger will become CEO of Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Inc. in Pleasantville, according to an announcement from the organization’s board of directors. She assumes her post April 2. Reger has more than 20 years of nonprofit experience. She most recently was the controller for the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty. Previously, she was executive director of the nonprofit Eva’s Village Inc. Reger is a resident of Chestnut Ridge in Rockland County. Reger had been a Girl Scout growing up and said, “The chance to assist with empowering young girls and inspiring the next generations’ leaders…is an opportunity of a lifetime!”
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LAUGH FOR LIFE EVENT SET
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation in Norwalk will host its 16th annual MMRF Laugh for Life: New York fundraiser on May 1 at the event space 583 Park Ave. in New York City. Comedian Mike Birbiglia will perform. He has directed and appeared in films and has had a recurring role in the television series “Orange is the New Black.” He has recorded comedy albums and starred in a comedy special for Netflix. Actor and comedian Brad Zimmerman will be the evening’s master of ceremonies. The foundation will honor multiple myeloma patient and longtime ambassador Bill McHugh with the Carol Goldschein Spirit of Hope Award presented by Celgene. “The MMRF is my spirit of hope. When I was diagnosed in 2008, treatment options were limited. Over the last decade, however, the MMRF has helped to bring new treatments to market and helped to determine the right drug at the right time for every patient,” McHugh said. More information at themmrf.org/laugh or 888-396-8235.
From left: David Rabin; Julie Faryniarz, executive director, Greenwich Alliance for Education; and Anne Sherrerd, board chair, GUW.
UNITED WAY HITS $1.26M GOAL FOR CHILD PROGRAM The Greenwich United Way has reached the fundraising goal for its Early Childhood Achievement Gap Solutions program. United Way CEO David Rabin told the Business Journal that $1.26 million has been raised, which will fund the program for three years. Fundraising began in September 2016 and the goal was reached a few weeks ago. The program was created to help close the educational achievement gap in Greenwich. It was launched in collaboration with Family Centers, YMCA of Greenwich, Greenwich Public Schools and others. Rabin said, “No one agency can solve the achievement gap issue. The Greenwich United Way, as it has been doing for 85 years, is uniquely positioned to do the research, raise the funds and bring together the most qualified parties to address a need and develop a lasting solution. We are fortunate to be able to … bring this proven, data-driven solution to our town in an effort to allow at-risk children to enter kindergarten on a level playing field with their not-at-risk peers.”
From left, Rabbi Marcelo Kormis, Imam Gazmend Aga and Mark Block. Photo by Tracy Deer-Mirek.
MULTIFAITH INITIATIVE AT SHU There are three new part-time chaplains at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield. Imam Gazmend Aga, Rabbi Marcelo Kormis and Mark Block, have joined the Campus Ministry team as part of the “Open Heart, Many Faiths” initiative. The initiative began as a means of opening channels among faiths, encouraging open dialogue and communication on campus and providing an open door for students who have questions about religion and spirituality. During a recent meet-and-greet session with the three chaplains in University Commons, Larry Carroll, executive director of pastoral services and planning, described the new chaplains as individuals with “great faith, great spirit and fun.” Aga is the imam of the Albanian-American Community in Waterbury. Kormis is from Congregation Beth El in Fairfield. Block is executive director of Congregation Rodeph Sholom in Bridgeport. They will appear on a regular podcast with a title based on the opening line of many jokes: “An Imam, a Priest and a Rabbi Walk into a Bar.” They’ll be discussing the issues associated with being a religious person in the 21st century. The show will be recorded at Red’s, Sacred Heart’s on-campus pub.
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WEBSTER NAMED A HEALTHY WORKPLACE
From left: Beverly Balaz, president, Fairfield Chamber of Commerce; First Selectman Mike Tetreau; Mike Harden, his wife Valerie, daughter Charlette, father Bill and mother Ann; Steve Baylis; and Edwin Garcia.
LOBSTERCRAFT DROPS ANCHOR LobsterCraft, which has two full-service lobster-roll trucks offering seafood-on-wheels in Connecticut, New York and parts of Rhode Island, now has an outlet on a firm foundation at 1891 Post Road in Fairfield. A ribbon cutting marked the opening of the new location and also served as an opportunity for the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce to welcome LobsterCraft as a new member. LobsterCraft was founded in 2012 by Capt. Mike Harden. He’s not only a licensed lobster fisherman, but a Coast Guard captain as well. In 2006, Harden bought his 38-foot lobster boat, the Jennifer Lynn. The boat was handmade in Maine and, we’re told, has no trouble with the varied weather and sea conditions encountered on the Long Island Sound. Harden’s passion for the sound and ocean evolved into a business after friends asked if he could catch, cook and prepare lobster for them. After the ribbon cutting he said, “We are so happy to have found a place in the shoreline community of Fairfield, to serve our fresh-caught lobster, lobster rolls and other seafood items to local residents and those living in surrounding towns. I am overwhelmed at the response and welcome I have received, and everyone has been so helpful.”
Waterbury-based Webster Bank has once again received a Gold Level Healthy Workplace Award from the Business Council of Fairfield County. The bank was one of 44 companies honored during an awards ceremony held in Stamford. Webster was cited for its employee wellness programs that include on-site events, health savings account deposits for participation in various preventive care activities, and automated progress trackers. Tanya Court, the council’s director of public policy and programs, noted that this is Webster’s third Gold Level Healthy Workplace Award. It received them in 2015 and 2017 for outstanding achievement in implementing employee wellness programs. This was the 10th year the business council has recognized Fairfield County employers for having healthy workplaces.
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FCCF DONATES $25K TO HORIZONS AT SHU
From left: Community & Economic Development Director Mark Barnhart; Kristina Ivezaj, a salon stylist; First Selectman Mike Tetreau; Imogene Wilson; and Beverly Balaz, president, Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.
Horizons at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield has received a grant of $25,000 from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation to support development of its year-round STEM (science, technology, English and math) and reading curriculums. Horizons at SHU also helps underprivileged children from Bridgeport overcome the phenomenon known as summer learning loss. Because there usually are fewer organized opportunities for learning and intellectual stimulation over the summer, children can backslide and return to school in the fall at a lower achievement level than they had when school ended for summer vacation. With a 4-to-1 student-teacher ratio, Horizons keeps learning processes active over the summer while also providing opportunities for regular physical activity such as swimming. Tom Forget, faculty liaison for the Horizons at SHU program, said, “This support enables Horizons at SHU to continue to serve more than 150 youngsters with opportunities to develop their reading and math skills, their social and emotional intelligence and their confidence.”
A few of the Bridgeport children who have participated in the Horizons summer program.
ALCHEMY IN FAIRFIELD While alchemists claim to be able to turn base metals into gold, Alchemy, The Salon is promising to offer customers a beauty experience in Fairfield, which can be described as golden. A ribbon cutting March 16 marked its opening at 1851 Post Road. First Selectman Mike Tetreau joined Fairfield’s Director of Community and Economic Development Mark Barnhart, Beverly Balaz, president of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and Alchemy’s owner Imogene Wilson along with her staff, family, friends and invited guests for the grand opening. Barnhart said, “Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy, creating jobs and economic opportunities, and we are fortunate to have entrepreneurs like Imogene willing to venture forth on their own.” When first launched in 2016, Alchemy received support from Fairfield’s Department of Economic Development, which provided a $5,000 grant through the Micro-Enterprise Assistance Program that Wilson used to purchase equipment and cover tenant fit-up and marketing costs. Wilson said, “I’m so grateful for all of my experiences that led me here. I never thought I wanted to own a full-service salon, but now I couldn’t picture my life any differently.”
Chantal Coffy, Melika Forbes and Lauren Torres.
WBDC ADDS THREE TO BOARD The Women’s Business Development Council in Stamford has added three members to its board of directors. They are Chantal Coffy, Melika Forbes and Lauren Torres. Coffy, a registered nurse and physician, is president and co-owner of 4 Nurses at Work LLC in Fairfield, a licensed home care agency. She was recently honored with the WBDC’s “20 for 20 Award.” Forbes is a member of the School Law Practice Group at Shipman & Goodwin LLP in Stamford. She is the president of the Connecticut School Attorneys Council and serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Connecticut’s Neag School of Education. Torres is Wells Fargo’s community bank district manager for Southwestern Connecticut. She volunteers with Kids in Crisis, a nonprofit organization serving local youth. Torres is a resident of Eastchester, New York.
ALI WENTWORTH AT DARIEN LUNCHEON
Actress, author, screenwriter and producer Ali Wentworth is scheduled to be the guest speaker at the sixth annual STAR’s Speaker’s Luncheon in Darien on April 5. The event takes place at the Woodway Country Club from noon to 2 p.m. Wentworth is the creator of the series “Head Case” and author of “Happily Ali After,” “Ali in Wonderland,” and “The WASP Cookbook.” She is married to George Stephanopoulos of ABC News. The luncheon benefits STAR Inc., Lighting the Way in Norwalk. The nonprofit was established in 1952 to serve individuals of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as providing support services to their families. Tickets to the luncheon are $95 and VIP tickets, which include a champagne meet and greet are $150. For tickets or sponsorship opportunities, contact Peter Saverine, director of philanthrophy, at 203-846-9581, ext. 302, or psaverine@starct.org.
SAVOCA JOINS BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY
MANAGEMENT ADDITIONS AT WAVENY
Josephine Simko, office leader of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties in Ridgefield, has announced that Tom Savoca has joined the firm. He is a Ridgefield resident. “Although a new licensee, Tom is a seasoned real estate executive with over 30 years of experience from both the corporate side on a national level and the landlord side regionally, which will serve him well,” said Simko. Savoca said that he decided to join Berkshire Hathaway because of its “national reach and extensive agent network.” He indicated that his previous experience in facets of real estate, which did not require a license will be useful in bringing parties together.
Waveny LifeCare Network, based in New Canaan, has added three members to its management team: Michelle Ernst, director of development; Eleanor Ryan, director of resident care at The Village; and Stella Clarke, director of volunteers. Ernst previously was with the New Canaan Community Foundation and the New Canaan Nature Center. In her new role, she will be directly involved with Waveny’s development operations and annual fundraising efforts. Clarke is a native of England who has also lived in Singapore. She moved to the United States in 2005 and became a U.S. citizen in 2016. Clarke served as mission director for Noroton Presbyterian Church of Darien. Ryan served as a case manager at Greenwich Hospital. Previously, she held management positions with Constellation Home Care, Atria and Stamford Hospital where she co-founded and cochaired the Stamford Community Care Team. Waveny is a nonprofit that offers independent living at The Inn, assisted living and short-term respite care for people with memory impairment at The Village and other services, including home health care.
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Facts & Figures Opulent Homes Inc., Monroe. Seller: Lee Ann Roberts, et al, Lawrenceville, Georgia. Property: 5 Woodbine Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $320,000. Filed March 12. Panthers Partners LLC, Pleasantville. Seller: Elsie F. Turner, et al, Somers. Property: 105B Heritage Hills, Somers. Amount: $360,000. Filed March 13. RAS Closing Services LLC, Glen Ellyn Illinois. Seller: Atif Khan, et al, Rye Brook. Property: 332 Betsy Brown Road, Rye. Amount: $894,000. Filed March 15. Signature Capital LLC, Queens Village. Seller: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Florida. Property: 4 State St., Ossining. Amount: $131,026. Filed March 13. Signature Rose LLC, New Rochelle. Seller: HSBC Bank USA N.A. Property: 40 Jackson St., New Rochelle. Amount: $371,380. Filed March 14. SRP 2014-18 LLC, Shelton, Connecticut. Seller: Nicholas P. Barone, White Plains. Property: 152 Hawthorne Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $830,262. Filed March 12. The Bank of New York Mellon. Seller: Sandra Giuffra, et al, Chappaqua. Property: 4 Gatwicke Court, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $825,000. Filed March 12. The Primrose Group 25N-6 LLC, Yonkers. Seller: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Property: 25 N. Broadway, 6, Yonkers. Amount: $117,000. Filed March 16. Tri State Investments LLC, Dyersburg, Tennessee. Seller: Interactive America Inc., New York City. Property: 1 Renaissance Square, White Plains. Amount: $640,000. Filed March 14. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Andrew Tureaud, White Plains. Property: 20 Clover St., Yonkers. Amount: $500,100. Filed March 14. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Christopher Meagher, White Plains. Property: 8 Eastern Drive, Greenburgh. Amount: $467,500. Filed March 15. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: David J. Peck, Harrison. Property: 59 Boone St., Yonkers. Amount: $802,997. Filed March 16. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Joseph Ruggiero, Yonkers. Property: 242 First Avenue South, Mount Vernon. Amount: $483,718. Filed March 15.
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U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Denis E. Krolian, White Plains. Property: 44 N. Broadway 8, Yonkers. Amount: $225,000. Filed March 14. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Seller: Julie Cherico, White Plains. Property: 108 Park Ave., White Plains. Amount: $723,146. Filed March 12.
FORECLOSURES BRIARCLIFF MANOR, 103 Apple Lane. Single-family residence; lot size: .59 acre. Plaintiff: HSBC Bank USA National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, Weisman & Gordon, 631-969-3100; 53 Gibson St., Bay Shore 11706. Defendant: Henry R.P. Foshay. Referee: David A. Gallo. Sale: March 27, 11 a.m. Approximate lien: $730,291.97. BRONXVILLE, 60 Hewitt Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: .5 acre. Plaintiff: U.S. Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP, 585-9872800; 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St., Rochester 14614. Defendant: Linda Rossi. Referee: Julia Henrichs. Sale: April 9, 12 p.m. Approximate lien: $670,701.90. CORTLANDT MANOR, 11 Montgomery Crossway. Single-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: Citimortgage Inc. Plaintiff’s attorney: Davidson, Fink, Cook, Kelly & Galbraith, 585-546-6448 or 585-7608218; 28 E. Main St., Suite 1700, Rochester 14614. Defendant: Hollie Walker. Referee: Barbara Lerman. Sale: March 26, 9 a.m. Approximate lien: $279,188.64. MOUNT VERNON, 42 S. High St. Two-family residence; lot size .08 acre. Plaintiff: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Plaintiff’s attorney: McCabe, Weisberg & Conway PC, 914-636-8900; 145 Huguenot St., Suite 401, New Rochelle 10801. Defendant: Gary Dilzeanne. Referee: John Molloy. Sale: April 3, 10:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $873,554.55. MOUNT VERNON, 318 S. Sixth Ave. Two-family residence; lot size: .05 acre. Plaintiff: Citimortgage Inc. Plaintiff’s attorney: David A. Gallo & Associates, 516-583-5330; 99 Powerhouse Road, Roslyn Heights 11577. Defendant: Delrose Williams. Referee: Al Cornachio III. Sale: April 10, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $360,685.25. MOUNT VERNON, 333 S. Seventh Ave. Two-family residence; lot size: .08 acre. Plaintiff: Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Plaintiff’s attorney: RAS Boriskin, 516-280-7675; 900 Merchants Concourse, Westbury 11590. Defendant: Michael Thomas. Referee: David Peck. Sale: April 2, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: N/A.
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OSSINING, 20 Osaga Drive West. Single-family residence; lot size: .19 acre. Plaintiff: U.S. Bank Trust National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rosicki & Rosicki & Associates, 845-897-1600; 2 Summit Court, No. 301, Fishkill 11254. Defendant: J. Philip Faranda. Referee: Mitchell Weingarden. Sale: April 11, 11 a.m. Approximate line: $293,642.50.
YONKERS, 48 Hillcrest Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: .11 acre. Plaintiff: PNC Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: McCabe, Weisberg & Conway PC, 914-6368900; 145 Huguenot St., Suite 401, New Rochelle 10801. Defendant: Luis Oleaga. Referee: Daniel Romano. Sale: April 11, 11 a.m. Approximate lien: $538,381.66.
PEEKSKILL, 314 Viewpoint Terrace, Unit 166. Single-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: M&T Bank. Plaintiff’s attorney: Schiller & Knapp, Lefkowitz & Hertzel LLP, 518796-9096; 1412 Sweet Home Road, Amherst 14228. Defendant: Donald Giaquinto. Referee: Anne Penachio. Sale: April 13, 9:15 a.m. Approximate lien: $381,528.02.
YONKERS, 181 Clunie Ave. aka 177 Clunie Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: .22 acre. Plaintiff: U.S. Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gross Polowy LLC, 716-204-1700; 1775 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville 14221. Defendant: John Mofunanya. Referee: Francis Terrell. Sale: April 9, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $740,578.50.
PEEKSKILL, 1590 Boulevard Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: U.S. Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: McCabe, Weisberg & Conway PC, 914-636-8900; 145 Huguenot St., Suite 401, New Rochelle 10801. Defendant: Bulmaro Cardenas. Referee: Frank Lombardi. Sale: March 26, 9:15 a.m. Approximate lien: $487,459.29.
YONKERS, 251 Crescent Place. Two-family residence; lot size: .05 acre. Plaintiff: Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Plaintiff’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: William Hennessey. Referee: P. Daniel Hollis. Sale: March 27, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $285,007.87.
PORT CHESTER, 46 University Place. Single-family residence; lot size: .12 acre. Plaintiff: JPMorgan Chase Bank National Assoc. Plaintiff’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: Nicolas Barriga. Referee: Wanda Wegron. Sale: March 27, 9 a.m. Approximate lien: $675,774.82. SLEEPY HOLLOW, 84 Howard St. Single-family residence; lot size: .06 acre. Plaintiff: Federal National Mortgage Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rosicki & Rosicki & Associates, 845-897-1600; 2 Summit Court, No. 301, Fishkill 11254. Defendant: Stacey Karipides as trustee for the estate of John Zoumboutis. Referee: Carl Finger. Sale: April 11, 2 p.m. Approximate lien: $454,401.13. TUCKAHOE, 20 Fulling Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: .19 acre. Plaintiff: U.S. Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Sheldon May & Associates, 516-763-3200; 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre 11570. Defendant: Angela Ensenat. Referee: Michael Sirighano. Sale: April 6, 9:30 a.m. Approximate: $562,363.79. YONKERS, 28 Round Hill Drive aka 26 Round Hill Drive. Single-family residence; lot size: .15 acre. Plaintiff: New York Mortgage Agency. Plaintiff’s attorney: Schiller & Knapp, Lefkowitz & Hertzel LLP, 518-786-9069; 1412 Sweet Home Road, Amherst 14228. Defendant: Clara Seda. Referee: Frank Rutingliano. Sale: April 6, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $140,137.69.
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, 100 Gay Ridge Road. Single-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: HSBC Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Stern & Eisenberg PC, 215-572-8111; 485 B Route 1 South, Iselin, New Jersey. 08830. Defendant: Joseph Granchelli. Referee: Edmund Fitzgerald Jr. Sale: April 11, 9:45 a.m. Approximate lien: $684,585.75.
JUDGMENTS Bishop Painting of Westchester, Pelham. $14,489 in favor of World Global Financing Inc., Miami, Florida. Filed March 15. City of Yonkers. $2,380 in favor of Geico General Insurance Co., Woodbury. Filed March 14. Twin Oaks Construction Company LLC, Hartsdale. $5,917 in favor of Colgate Scaffolding Corp., Bronx. Filed March 13.
LIS PENDENS The following filings indicated a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Arce, Hermalinda, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 3454 Sagamore Ave., Mohegan Lake 10547. Filed Jan. 8.
Byfield, Lorraine, et al. Filed by Bayview Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $482,400 affecting property located at 186 Ashburton Ave., Yonkers 10701. Filed Jan. 5. Edwards, Catherine, et al. Filed by James B. Nutter and Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 578 E. Third St., Mount Vernon 10553. Filed Dec. 29. Lapolla, David, et al. Filed by New Penn Financial LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $352,800 affecting property located at 425 N. Division St., Peekskill 10566. Filed Jan. 8. Marques, Johnny, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $455,000 affecting property located at 132 Burhans Ave., Yonkers 10701. Filed Dec. 29. Menegazzo, Laura J., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $112,500 affecting property located at 1759 Park St., Peekskill 10566. Filed Jan. 8. Naar, Sylvain, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $100,000 affecting property located at 1A Livingston Road, Scarsdale 10583. Filed Dec. 29. Piarulli, Christopher P., et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $352,000 affecting property located at 24 Greene Road, Shenorock 10587. Filed Jan. 5. Robinson, Nicole, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $339,200 affecting property located at 426 Cedar Ave., Mount Vernon 10553. Filed Jan. 3. Sahadeo, Omar, et al. Filed by Citibank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $110,153 affecting property located at 468 S. Fourth Ave., Unit 104, Mount Kisco 10550. Filed Jan. 4. Sebastian, Jerry J. Jr., et al. Filed by Iberiabank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $266,400 affecting property located at 13-4 Granada Crescent, White Plains 10603. Filed Jan. 3. Unknown heirs of the estate of Linda E. Brown, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $50,000 affecting property located at 280 Battle Ave., White Plains 10606. Filed Jan. 3.
Mechanic’s Liens Angelico, Maria, as owner. $41,272 as claimed by HVCC Inc., North Salem. Property: in Cortlandt. Filed March 13. HY2 Taxter LLC, as owner. $29,654 as claimed by Elite Electric Contracting Inc., White Plains. Property: in Greenburgh. Filed March 16. Keystone Properties, as owner. $29,654 as claimed by Elite Electric Contracting Inc., White Plains. Property: in Greenburgh. Filed March 16.
NEW BUSINESSES This paper is not responsible for typographical errors contained in the original filings.
Partnerships Feline Veterinary Medical Center, 250 Westchester Ave., Purchase 10577, c/o Jason Lucien Lyn and Lauren Clough. Filed Nov. 14. On the Go Bartending 914, 277 Franklin Ave., 2B, Mount Vernon 10553, c/o Andreyah Brooks and Tonia Jones. Filed Nov. 14.
Sole Proprietorships A and D Star and Company Ink, 205 Grand St., Croton-on-Hudson 10520, c/o Frank Thomson. Filed Nov. 13. Black Academy of Excellence, 471 E. Third St., Mount Vernon 10553, c/o Jashud Caldwell. Filed Nov. 15. Cashout Entertainment, 257 S. First Ave., Apt. 2F, Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Oluwatomiwa Agonide Akintola. Filed Nov. 13. Ellese’s Grooming Station, 20 Main St., Ossining 10562, c/o Ellese Barrett. Filed Nov. 14. Emily LMT, 80 McGuire Ave., Peekskill 10566, c/o Emily A. Quant. Filed Nov. 14. Everyday Images, 173 Ivy Hill Lane, Rye Brook 10573, c/o Margaret Moss Levy. Filed Nov. 14.
Facts & Figures Fernando Landscaping, 12 Madeline Ave., New Rochelle 10801, c/o Luis F. Lopez. Filed Nov. 13. Four Star Tresses, 49 Vernon Ave., Mount Vernon 10553, c/o Tamika Benjamin. Filed Nov. 15. HGP House Cleaning, 342 Simpson Avenue Place, Peekskill 10566, c/o Hector Gonzales. Filed Nov. 13. L.A. Masters, 83 Salisbury Road, Yonkers 10710, c/o Luis Escobar. Filed Nov. 13. Maggie Seaman, 246 Central Ave., White Plains 10606, c/o Margaret E. Seaman. Filed Nov. 14. Marcelo’s Tile and Masonry, 47 Nicola Place, Apt. 4, Port Chester 10573, c/o Marcelo F. Sigua. Filed Nov. 14. Noyac Wood Flooring and Wood Services, 142 Morningside Place, First floor, Yonkers 10703, c/o Inocente Ruiz. Filed Nov. 14. Pesantez Painting, 34 Palace Place, Port Chester 10573, c/o Manuel A. Pesantez. Filed Nov. 14. Qxtreme, 244 New Main St., Yonkers 10701, c/o Ana P. Saldana. Filed Nov. 13. Rubylee Landscape, 93A Grand St., Croton-on-Hudson 10520, c/o James Randby. Filed Nov. 15. Shines Production, P.O. Box 703, White Plains 10602, c/o Shane Albert Riochards. Filed Nov. 13. STIF, 214 52 Ave., First floor, Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Tommy S. Guest. Filed Nov. 14.
PATENTS Adaptively position objects through mobile signal sources. Patent no. 9,924,373 issued to Yu Gu, Cedar Park, Texas; Inseok Hwang, Austin, Texas; Su Liu, Austin, Texas; and Yaoguang Wei, Austin, Texas. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Dynamic geofence. Patent no. 9,924,315 issued to Andrew B. Cornwall, Tempe, Arizona; and Lisa Seacat DeLuca, Baltimore, Maryland. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.
Facilitating an efficient exchange of streaming data constructs between origin and target systems while making remote procedure. Patent no. 9,923,985 issued to Michael J. Howland, Endicott; and Kurt N. Schroeder, Endicott. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Locating multiple handheld devices. Patent no. 9,924,324 issued to David T. Nelson, Rochester, Minnesota. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Providing interactive multimedia services. Patent no. 9,924,230 issued to Paritosh Dinubhai Patel, Parkland, Florida. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Scaling multi-core neurosynaptic networks across chip boundaries. Patent no. 9,924,490 issued to Rodrigo Alvarez Icaza Rivera, San Jose, California; John V. Arthur, Mountain View, California; Andrew S. Cassidy, San Jose, California; Bryan L. Jackson, Fremont, California; Paul A. Merolla, Palo Alto, California; Dharmendra S. Modha, San Jose, California; and Jun Sawada, Austin, Texas. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Storage mirroring over wide area network circuits with dynamic on-demand capacity. Patent no. 9,923,965 issued to Mark V. Chitti, Richmond, Kentucky; Douglas M. Freimuth, New York; John F. Hollingsworth, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania; and Baiju D. Mandalia, Boca Raton, Florida. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Tamper-respondent assemblies. Patent no. 9,924,591 issued to William L. Brodsky, Binghampton; James A. Busby, New Paltz; Phillip Duane Isaacs, Rochester, Minnesota; and David C. Long, Wappingers Falls. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Timed and variable duration for multiple device synching. Patent no. 9,924,297 issued to Mario Alessandro Maldari, Longmont, Colorado; Corville Orain Allen Morrisville, North Carolina; and Paul Anthony Smith Cary, North Carolina. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. User information widgets and methods for updating and retrieving user information. Patent no. 9,923,990 issued to Gregory Leitheiser, San Antonio, Texas. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.
HUDSON VALLEY BUILDING LOANS Above $1 million Highland 9W Self Storage LLC, West Palm Beach, Florida., as owner. Lender: Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association, Walden. Property: 3659-3663 Route 9W, Highland 12528. Amount: $5.9 million. Filed March 14. N and N Hyde Park LLC, as owner. Lender: TD Bank N.A. Property: in Hyde Park. Amount: $47 million. Filed March 12.
Below $1 million Angell, Nathaniel N., et al, as owner. Lender: Rhinebeck Bank. Property: in Stanford. Amount: $510,000. Filed March 16. Carlson, Jeffrey, et al, Connelly, as owner. Lender: Rondout Savings Bank, Kingston. Property: 246 Floyd Ackert Road, Esopus. Amount: $150,000. Filed March 13. Skylex LLC, Port Jervis, as owner. Lender: NBT Bank N.A., Norwich. Property: 477 Route 209, Huguenot 12746. Amount: $525,000. Filed March 16.
DEEDS Above $1 million
Below $1 million 16 Oakwood Trail South LLC, Millwood. Seller: HSBC Bank USA N.A. Property: 860 Lakes Road, Monroe 10950. Amount: $153,000. Filed March 12. 483 Rt 105 Corp., Monroe. Seller: Eileen L. Hull. Property: 8 Forest Ave., Monroe. Amount: $115,000. Filed March 12. 928 Ventures Inc., Brewster. Seller: Michael J. Deasy, et al, Stormville. Property: in Beekman. Amount: $22,500. Filed March 14. APJ Enterprises of Newburgh LLC, New Windsor. Seller: JL Smith Properties LLC, Lady Lake, Florida. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $145,000. Filed March 16. Avanti Property Management LLC, Congers. Seller: Minisink Trail Corp., Goshen. Property: 18 and 19 Robalene Drive and 37 Old Chester Road, Goshen 10924. Amount: $240,000. Filed March 12. Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Florida. Seller: Joseph Ruggiero, Yonkers. Property: 12 Karen Drive, Middletown 10940. Amount: $313,441. Filed March 12. Bright Futures Capital LLC, Wappingers Falls. Seller: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Coppell, Texas. Property: 15 Nassau Road, Poughkeepsie 12601. Amount: $163,000. Filed March 13. CDJQUES LLC, Port Jervis. Seller: Bitu JBC LLC, Monroe. Property: 103 Lake Ave., Middletown. Amount: $160,000. Filed March 15. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Anthony M. Moustakas, Poughkeepsie. Property: 410 Maple St., Poughkeepsie 12601. Amount: $72,000. Filed March 15.
Forge Creek LLC, Fishkill. Seller: Jackson Street Development LLC, Beacon. Property: in Fishkill. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed March 13.
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Benjamin Greenwald, New Windsor. Property: 4 Kensington Way, Monroe 10926. Amount: $631,863. Filed March 12.
Marist Real Property Services Inc., Poughkeepsie. Seller: Catskill Properties LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: 69 W. Cedar St., Poughkeepsie 12601. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed March 15.
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Elizabeth K. Cassidy, Warwick. Property: 36 Ryerson Road, Warwick 10990. Amount: $452,892. Filed March 14.
SR35 LLC, Garden City. Seller: Silo Ridge Ventures Property A LLC, Scottsdale, Arizona. Property: in Amenia. Amount: $3.6 million. Filed March 14.
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Glen A. Plotsky, Port Jervis. Property: 5 Raleigh Close, Middletown 10940. Amount: $316,912. Filed March 15.
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Judith Lubinsky, Goshen. Property: 21 Ludlam Road, Monroe 10950. Amount: $319,250. Filed March 14.
J Adams Holding LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Sharon M. Faulkner, Poughkeepsie. Property: 26 S. Perry St., Poughkeepsie 12601. Amount: $97,000. Filed March 13.
East Coast Investors INTL LLC, Monroe. Seller: Louise P. Nelson, et al, Woodbury. Property: 15 Estrada Road, Woodbury 10917. Amount: $146,167. Filed March 13.
J and T Sunset Farms LLC, Carmel. Seller: Lamar D. Johnson, et al, Knoxville, Tenessee. Property: in East Fishkill. Amount: $300,000. Filed March 15.
Eljor Properties LLC, New City. Seller: Joseph Finneran, Middletown. Property: in Middletown. Amount: $120,000. Filed March 12.
JB NY Realty LLC, Monroe. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Property: 5 Henry Drive, Wappingers Falls 12590. Amount: $149,000. Filed March 14.
Eljor Properties LLC, New City. Seller: Joseph Finneran, Middletown. Property: in Middletown. Amount: $120,000. Filed March 12.
Jin and Charles LLC, Kingston. Seller: Catherine M. Yaple, Kingston. Property: in Kingston. Amount: $154,900. Filed March 13.
Executive Realty Group LLC, Kiryas Joel. Seller: NRZ REO V-2 Corp., New York City. Property: 52 Kirbytown Road, Middletown 10940. Amount: $130,000. Filed March 15.
JK Development Corp., Highland Mills. Seller: CNC Development Inc., Goshen. Property: 22 Warwick Lane Parkway, Warwick 10990. Amount: $110,000. Filed March 12.
Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Jason Sautter, Unionville. Property: 26 Jones Drive, Woodbury 10930. Amount: $340,314. Filed March 12.
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Seller: Emily A. Cajigas, Middletown. Property: 18 Second St., Port Jervis 12771. Amount: $127,662. Filed March 15.
Finest Homes Buyers II LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Ralph Schwartz, et al, Hopewell Junction. Property: 2840 Route 52, Hopewell Junction 12533. Amount: $70,000. Filed March 13.
Kingston Property Group LLC, Hurley. Seller: Gary A. Hunter, et al, Kingston. Property: 144 Cedar St., Kingston 12401. Amount: $133,000. Filed March 14.
Gela Group LLC, Marlboro. Seller: Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association, Walden. Property: 3431-3439 Route 9W, Lloyd. Amount: $250,000. Filed March 15. Grand Cornwall LLC, Monsey. Seller: Martin R. Goldberg, Middletown. Property: 16 Grand St., Cornwall-on-Hudson 12518. Amount: $137,300. Filed March 12. Hammer Realty Group LLC, Chestnut Ridge. Seller: J. Adams Holding LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $61,000. Filed March 13.
Lambert Design and Build Inc., Warwick. Seller: BHOR I LLC, Mineola. Property: in Goshen. Amount: $90,000. Filed March 16. Lanwin Olympia Cornwall LLC, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Seller: Carl B. Sciple, et al, Harvard, Massachusetts. Property: in Cornwall-on-Hudson. Amount: $100,000. Filed March 15. Lincoln LLC, New York City. Seller: The Amparo Builder Irrevocable Trust, Westport, Connecticut. Property: in Clinton. Amount: $975,000. Filed March 15.
Hardy Homes LLC, Beacon. Seller: Heidi M. Brogan, Fishkill. Property: 12-16 Skyline Drive, Fishkill 12524. Amount: $170,000. Filed March 15.
Live Well Financial Inc., Richmond, Virginia. Seller: Jerry F. Kebrdle II, White Plains. Property: 64 Gadiri Drive, Highland Mills 10930. Amount: $223,434. Filed March 12.
Hillcrest Farm Thomas Owens LLC, Montgomery. Seller: County of Orange, Goshen. Property: in Montgomery Amount: $7,500. Filed March 12.
Maristan Properties Inc., Carmel. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Property: 119 Route 292, Holmes 12531. Amount: $108,000. Filed March 14.
Hillsboro Inlet LLC, Casper, Wyoming. Seller: County of Orange, Goshen. Property: in Blooming Grove. Amount: $7,500. Filed March 12.
Mid Valley Properties Management Inc., Newburgh. Seller: Emily Estates LLC, Suffern. Property: 28 Emily Drive, Wallkill. Amount: $45,000. Filed March 14.
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Facts & Figures Millbrook Village Bed and Breakfast LLC, Hartsdale. Seller: Kim Marrone Williams, Jupiter, Florida. Property: 54-58 Front St., Millbrook. Amount: $320,000. Filed March 13. Moodna Bend Properties LLC, et al, Tarrytown. Seller: Dorothy Wilson, et al, Middletown. Property: 28 Maureen Drive, Middletown 10940. Amount: $146,000. Filed March 14. Morluck Equities LLC, Monroe. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Property: 750 Big Pond Road, Huguenot 12746. Amount: $110,000. Filed March 14. MTGLQ Investors LP, Houston, Texas. Seller: Michelle Anderson, Newburgh. Property: 39 Church St., Port Jervis 12771. Amount: $120,796. Filed March 12. MTGLQ Investors LP. Seller: Kyle William Barnett, Poughkeepsie. Property: 90 Warren Farm Road, Hopewell Junction 12533. Amount: $641,000. Filed March 13. Nationstar HECM Acquisition Trust 2017-2. Seller: Charles E. Stewart III, Pawling. Property: 25 Heaney Drive, Beacon 12508. Amount: $296,000. Filed March 13. Nemat Plaza LLC, Great Neck. Seller: Spartan Investments, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $210,000. Filed March 12. NJCC-NYS CRF REO Subsidiary LLC, Houston, Texas. Seller: Robert Hunter, Monticello. Property: 2 Crescent Ave., Warwick 10990. Amount: $220,000. Filed March 12. Northern Enterprise NY LLC, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Seller: Anne Penachio, White Plains. Property: 65 Mitchell Lane, Westtown 10998. Amount: $158,000. Filed March 13. Northern Enterprise NY LLC, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Seller: Patricia A. Cocchia, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Property: 29 First St., Walden. Amount: $81,500. Filed March 13. NRZ REO V-2 Corp., Lewisville, Texas. Seller: Kara Cavallo, Walden. Property: 75 Grove St., Newburgh 12550. Amount: $213,191. Filed March 14. Old Stockade Development LLC, Kingston. Seller: 36 Gill Street LLC, Red Hook. Property: 34-36 Gill St., Kingston. Amount: $106,072. Filed March 15. Old Stockade Development LLC, Kingston. Seller: Gregory Berardi, Kingston. Property: in Esopus. Amount: $127,885. Filed March 15.
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Old Stockade Development LLC, Kingston. Seller: Gregory Berardi, Kingston. Property: in Esopus. Amount: $244,000. Filed March 15. Old Stockade Development LLC, Kingston. Seller: Scott Serrano, et al, Kingston. Property: 324 Wilbur Ave., Kingston. Amount: $65,000. Filed March 13. Old Stockade Development LLC, Kingston. Seller: Scott Serrano, et al, Kingston. Property: 322 Wilbur Ave., Kingston. Amount: $65,000. Filed March 13.
TAK Studios LLC, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Seller: Soul Expressions LLC, Mount Tremper. Property: 44 Clinton St., Cornwall-on-Hudson 12518. Amount: $325,000. Filed March 14. The Bank of New York Mellon. Seller: Mary Zugibe Raleigh, Warwick. Property: 1 Ninham Ave., Wappingers Falls 12590. Amount: $324,500. Filed March 15. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Jason P. Sautter, Unionville. Property: 32 City Terrace North, Newburgh 12550. Amount: $411,880. Filed March 12.
Old Stockade Development LLC, Kingston. Seller: Scott Serrano, et al, Kingston. Property: 340 Wilbur Ave., Kingston. Amount: $25,000. Filed March 13.
U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Roberto L. Rodriguez, Goshen. Property: 46 Hibbing Way, Newburgh 12550. Amount: $534,226. Filed March 14.
Orange County Property Management Corp., Unionville. Seller: Jill Conkli, Wallkill. Property: in Port Jervis. Amount: $140,000. Filed March 12.
U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Alfred W. Nowak Sr., et al, Poughkeepsie. Property: 14 Beekman St., Poughkeepsie. Amount: $289,000. Filed March 14.
RenovaCore Properties Inc., Hopewell Junction. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Property: 13 Darlene Drive, Poughkeepsie 12601. Amount: $136,000. Filed March 15.
U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Judith L. Lubinsky, Goshen. Property: 171 Main St., Chester 10918. Amount: $134,571. Filed March 12.
Rhinebeck Dental LLC, Rhinebeck. Seller: Joel R. Ritter, et al, Rhinebeck. Property: in Rhinebeck. Amount: $200,000. Filed March 14. Samantha Properties of New York LLC, New Windsor. Seller: City of Newburgh. Property: 76 West St., Newburgh. Amount: $5,000. Filed March 16. Sargent Holdings LLC, Jacksonville, Florida. Seller: The Amparo Builder Irrevocable Trust, Westport, Connecticut. Property: in Rhinebeck. Amount: $325,000. Filed March 15. Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Seller: James Russell Pawliczek, Florida. Property: 47 Helene Road, Warwick 10990. Amount: $370,714. Filed March 13. SRS Development, Wappingers Falls. Seller: GMAT Legal Title Trust 2013-1. Property: in Hyde Park. Amount: $89,000. Filed March 12. Stanford Road LLC, Clinton Corners. Seller: A. Richard McWilliams, et al, Millbrook. Property: Stanford Road, Washington. Amount: $150,000. Filed March 12. STR Properties LLC, Highland. Seller: Karan Garewal, et al, Mount Kisco. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $18,000. Filed March 15.
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U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Peter P. Rosato, Yonkers. Property: 15 Hudson View Terrace, Newburgh 12550. Amount: $98,000. Filed March 12. U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: William Siciliano, et al, Carmel. Property: in East Fishkill. Amount: $239,500. Filed March 14. V Mortgage REO 3 LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Seller: Peter C. McGinnis, Poughkeepsie. Property: 15 Mountain Laurel Blvd., Wingdale 12594. Amount: $564,500. Filed March 15. WH Mutual Inc., White Plains. Seller: Agotaras Properties LLC, Goshen. Property: in Walden. Amount: $25,000. Filed March 16. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Seller: Brian P. Conway, et al, Chester. Property: 15 Elvis Blvd., Chester 10918. Amount: $380,000. Filed March 14. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Seller: Jacqueline Martin, Poughkeepsie. Property: 7 Sherwood Lane, Stormville 12582. Amount: $362,500. Filed March 12. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Seller: Miriam Rodriguez, Newburgh. Property: 405 Heritage Lane, Monroe 10950. Amount: $283,624. Filed March 14.
YMB Holdings LLC, Suffern. Seller: Daniel Jason Kelmanovich, et al, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Hyde Park. Amount: $150,000. Filed March 15. Zero Eight Properties LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Robert Lustbader, Newburgh. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $100,000. Filed March 15.
JUDGMENTS
Feehan Consulting LLC, Monroe $474 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Feb. 2.
Ocean’s Corporation of Monroe, Monroe. $480 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 1.
I-Build Inc., Montgomery. $896 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 1.
Online Business Management Corp., Monroe. $748 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 1.
Ingrid Williams Inc., Monroe. $311 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 8.
PEH Corp., Newburgh. $816 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 31.
215 Washington St Foods Inc., Newburgh. $897 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Feb. 2.
Iron Grip Inc., Saugerties. $120 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 16.
Pharsalia Corp., Chester. $622 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Feb. 2.
808 Skate LLC, Chester. $3,805 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 8.
J and M Utilities Inc., Montgomery. $192 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 8.
Pied Piper Pies, Highland Falls. $1,917 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Feb. 2.
932 Deli Inc., Kingston. $100 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 16.
Jay’s Quality Landscaping, Pine Bush. $1,526 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 16.
Pinpoint Plus Ltd., Warwick. $610 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 31.
Affordable Cleaning and Maintenance, Chester. $1,490 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 8.
Manju Enterprises Corp., Middletown. $215 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 8.
All In Foods Group Inc., Slate Hill. $1,346 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Feb. 2.
Marcus Produce Inc., Newburgh. $2,000 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 8.
Aspire 4 Life Inc., New Hampton. $782 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Feb. 2.
Mid Hudson Security School of Orange County Inc., Middletown. $541 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 1.
B and B Food Products LLC, Goshen. $457 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Feb. 2. Cherso Realty Inc., Greenwood Lake. $279 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Feb. 2. Chocart LLC, Monroe. $213 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Feb. 2. Cobrapro Inc., Newburgh. $999in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 8. Cogitare Inc., Monroe. $349 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 8. Complete Landscape Management Inc., Salisbury Mills. $4,646 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Feb. 2.
Middletown Septic Tank Cleaning and Portable Toilets, Bullville. $4,171 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 8. Mountain Management and Media LLC, Big Indian. $1,379 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 16. My New Shop LLC, New Windsor. $113 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 1. Noha and Associates Inc., Middletown. $290 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 1. NY Professional Drywall of OC Inc., Monroe. $43,547 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 1.
Precision Cutz and Shaves, Monroe. $597 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Feb. 2. Price Choppers Plus Inc., Monroe. $394 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 31. PYV Inc., Newburgh. $230 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 31. RSS Sales and Service Inc., Warwick. $507 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 31. Shamrock Transportation Inc., New Windsor. $110 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 8. Shawnkat Construction Inc., Port Jervis. $142 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 8. Short Penguin Media Inc., Otisville. $412 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Feb. 2. Silver Star Farms Inc., Middletown. $964 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Feb. 2. Stronger U LLC, Newburgh. $216 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 31.
Facts & Figures Synchro Build Inc., Woodstock. $610 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 16. T and N Properties Inc., Woodstock. $375 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 16. TH Remodeling and Renovations Inc., New Windsor. $7,267 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 8. Tommy’s Towing Inc., Middletown. $149 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 31. Top Line Distributors Inc., Walden. $938 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 8. Tuxedo Park Landscaping Inc., Tuxedo Park. $144 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 31. TZR Trading Inc., Monroe. $110 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 8. United Staffing Solutions Inc., Monroe. $832 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 31. Valley Diner NY Corp., Marlboro. $30,137 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 16. Walentin Chiropractic PC, Cornwall. $630 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Feb. 2. Winter Sun Construction Inc., New Paltz. $266 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 16. Woodstock Market Manager Corp., Woodstock. $273 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 16. Yobo Inc., Newburgh. $310 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 31.
LIS PENDENS The following filings indicated a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Allen, Joseph C., et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $116,000 affecting property located at 47 Orchard Trail, Monroe 10950. Filed Jan. 31. Aumick, Dean A., et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $144,000 affecting property located at 14 Dubois St., Port Jervis 12771. Filed Feb. 1. Barley, Robert J., et al. Filed by the Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $122,000 affecting property located at 4 Stoley Lane, Malden-on-Hudson 12453. Filed March 12. Caffaro, Rita, as heir at law and next of kin of George A. Zito, et al. Filed by Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $457,500 affecting property located at 10 Sarafian Road, New Paltz 12561. Filed March 15. Cassino, Lauren, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $120,000 affecting property located at 1908 Whispering Hills, Chester 10918. Filed Feb. 1. Chanowsky, Christopher J., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 535 Center St., Newburgh 12550. Filed Jan. 31. Colucci, Vincent D., et al. Filed by CP-SRMOF II 2012-A Trust. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 39 Mountain View, Hopewell Junction 12533. Filed March 12. Delbiondo, Gerilyn M., et al. Filed by Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $260,737 affecting property located at 87 Clove Branch Road, Hopewell Junction 12533. Filed March 13. Demskie, Andrew J., et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $130,000 affecting property located at 26 Brewster St., Kingston 12401. Filed March 14.
Denier, Jennifer G., as heir at law and next of kin of Angelina V. Gutheil, et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 510 W. Saugerties Road, Saugerties 12477. Filed March 12. Englander, Angela, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $142,500 affecting property located at 4 Tyler St., Montgomery 12549. Filed Feb. 2. Engwiller, Martin J., et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $181,925 affecting property located at 12 South Road, Saugerties 12477. Filed March 14. Forget, Maria Cristina, as administratrix of the estate of Thomas J. Forget, et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $196,000 affecting property located at 30 Terwilliger Road, Napanoch 12458. Filed March 12. Freer, Kelly A., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 67 Vangaasbeck St., Kingston 12401. Filed March 16. Geiger, William J., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $220,000 affecting property located at 104 W. Main St., Pawling 12564. Filed March 7. Gloster, William E., et al. Filed by Ulster Savings Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $225,000 affecting property located at 554 Old Mountain Road, Otisville 10963. Filed Feb. 1. Gordon, Thelma, et al. Filed by Ulster Savings Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $118,400 affecting property located at 79 Brick Pond Road, Middletown 10940. Filed Feb. 2. Gulcan, Dunay, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $146,000 affecting property located at 520 Center St., Newburgh 12550. Filed Jan. 31. Hirsch, Moses, et al. Filed by Cenlar FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 47 Seven Springs Road, Monroe 10950. Filed Feb. 1.
Iolani-Coles, Zandra, et al. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 7 Sycamore Court, Highland Mills 10930. Filed Feb. 2.
Pires, Davide, et al. Filed by MB Financial Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $214,000 affecting property located at 60 Buckingham Ave., Poughkeepsie 12601. Filed March 6.
Shawe, Robb, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $333,499 affecting property located at 202 Hawthorne Way, New Windsor 12553. Filed Jan. 31.
Jones, Willie D., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $148,824 affecting property located at 47 Gardner Ave., Middletown 10940. Filed Feb. 2.
Reyes, Richard Jr., et al. Filed by New Penn Financial LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 618 Freedom Plains Road, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed March 9.
Temporary administrator of the estate of Samuel Doncel, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $273,000 affecting property located at 331 Forest Road, Wallkill 12589. Filed March 15.
Kahana, Chaim, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $50,000 affecting property located at 59 Bakertown Road, Unit 2, Monroe 10950. Filed Feb. 1.
Rivera, Manuel, et al. Filed by Strategic Realty Fund LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $237,200 affecting property located at 73 Lake Trail, Greenwood Lake 10925. Filed Feb. 1.
Kaluczky, Scott, et al. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $88,000 affecting property located at 4 Chads Ford Lane, Newburgh 12550. Filed Feb. 1.
Robertson, Mariyon, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $435,002 affecting property located at 5282 Route 82, Salt Point 12578. Filed March 12.
Kilmer, David M., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $251,708 affecting property located at 27 Alice Lane, Fishkill 12524. Filed March 5.
Rodriguez, Alexander, as administrator of the estate of Debra B. Rodriguez, et al. Filed by Urban Financial of America LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $390,000 affecting property located at 432 Plattekill Ardonia Road, Wallkill 12589. Filed March 16.
Martinez, Paul, et al. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $205,304 affecting property located at 53 Martins Road, Deerpark 12746. Filed Jan. 31. Mercado, Luis M., et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $209,546 affecting property located at 902 Abbey Ave., Maybrook 12543. Filed Feb. 2. Miller, Alvin, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $122,000 affecting property located at 1668 Route 9G, Unit 6F, Wappinger 12590. Filed March 5. Muniz, Sylvia C., et al. Filed by PHH Mortgage Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $200,000 affecting property located at 103 Barr Lane, Unit E1, Monroe 10950. Filed Feb. 2. Nardoni, Louis, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $400,000 affecting property located at 2 Bridle Way, Pawling 12564. Filed March 9. Perdikakis, Demetra, et al. Filed by Ditech Financial LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 9 Horseshoe Bend, New Windsor 12553. Filed Feb. 2.
Rodriguez, Ricardo, et al. Filed by CitiMortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $417,000 affecting property located at 113 Benton Moore Road, Hopewell Junction 12533. Filed March 12. Rubino, Theresa A., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $288,000 affecting property located at 20 White Farm Road, Wingdale 12594. Filed March 9. Santana, Carlos, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $228,375 affecting property located at 11 Rivera Trail, Plattekill 12568. Filed March 14. Savino, Peter J., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $234,971 affecting property located at 33 N. Farm Drive, Dover Plains 12522. Filed March 13. Shaw, Anya-Kae, et al. Filed by Freedom Mortgage Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 15 Luthien Forest Road, Rock Tavern 12575. Filed Feb. 1.
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Torres, David II, et al. Filed by Roundpoint Mortgage Servicing Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $456,577 affecting property located at 1490 Lakes Road, Monroe 10950. Filed Feb. 2. Wu, Jeng-Fu, et al. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $285,000 affecting property located at 586 Hicks Hill Road, Pine Plains 12581. Filed March 7.
Mechanic’s Liens Chisholm, Morris, as owner. $1,700 as claimed by Nu-Lok, Port Ewen. Property: 7 Ann St., Ellenville. Filed March 13. Fava, Ed, et al, as owner. $53,792 as claimed by Anthony Rizzo. Property: 1 Anthony Court Warwick. Filed March 14. Hussain, Shazi, as owner. $17,000 as claimed by Precision Concrete Structures Inc., West Hurley. Property: 370 Silver Hollow Road, Willow 12485. Filed March 16. Midfirst Bank, as owner. $2,000 as claimed by Schaming Construction. Property: 54 Southside Drive, Monroe 10950. Filed March 12. Miller, John Allen, et al, as owner. $2,038 as claimed by Roberts Contracting Inc., Newburgh. Property: 580 Wheeler Hill Road, Wappinger. Filed March 15. Odonnell Construction NY LLC, as owner. $5,919 as claimed by Safespan Scaffolding LLC, Tonawanda. Property: 344 Main St., Beacon. Filed March 15.
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Facts & Figures Chalk It Up Fancy, 18 Bernhart Road, Wallkill 12589, c/o Jamie L. Glas. Filed March 16.
SNL Construction, 1746 Route 9W, West Park 12493, c/o Shawn R. Hess. Filed March 6.
Culinary Warehouse, 17 Grand St., Suite 7, Kingston 12401, c/o Declan O’Brien. Filed March 16.
The Little Luminary, 3 Huguenot St., Apt. 2, New Paltz 12561, c/o Kienan A. Lynch. Filed March 12.
Doing Business As
Enchanted Tales Boutique, 15 Glenerie Lane, Saugerties 12477, c/o Leanne Lena Kirwan. Filed March 9.
Tigg’s Garage, 11 Emerson St., Kingston 12401, c/o Glenn D. DeWitt. Filed March 14.
KNM Management Inc., d.b.a. Best Self Media, 14 Neher St., Woodstock 12498. Filed March 12.
Exterminate With Tate, 23 Center Road, High Falls 12440, c/o Brian M. Tate. Filed March 6.
RSS Agency Inc., d.b.a. RSS Insurance Agency, 380 Washington Ave., Suite 2, Kingston 12401. Filed March 12.
Fry Guys, 486 Hoagerburgh Road, Wallkill 12589, c/o Richard D. Jackson. Filed March 14.
NEW BUSINESSES This paper is not responsible for typographical errors contained in the original filings.
Partnerships Above All Construction, 711 Route 28, Kingston 12401, c/o Raymond E. Rossler III and Stephen W. Flynn. Filed March 2. Boughton Bros., 46 Spruce St., Kerhonkson 12446, c/o Chris M. Boughton and Kyle W. Boughton. Filed March 2.
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Iron Rose Gallery, 224 Williams Lane, Kingston 12401, c/o John Mocioi. Filed March 8. James Brown, 136 River Road, Route 22, New Paltz 12561, c/o James Earl Brown, Jr. Filed March 9. Lezer’s Landscaping, 115 Williams St., Kerhonkson 12446, c/o Chester R. Lezer Jr. Filed March 16.
A Peace of Woodstock, 59 Maurizi Lane, Woodstock 12498, c/o C. Lisa DeLisio. Filed March 14.
LS Designs, 9 Dekay Road, Warwick 10990, c/o Lia Sirelson. Filed July 20.
Aaron L. London, 86 North Drive, Saugerties 12477, c/o Aaron L. London. Filed March 16.
Mind Your Business Hudson Valley, 8 Sand Hill Road, Gardiner 12525, c/o Alan H. Strauss. Filed March 9.
Advanced Carpentry By Craig, 101 Murray Ave., Goshen 10924, c/o Craig A. Joshnick. Filed July 21.
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Hitz Studio, 393 Marcott Road, Cottekill 12419, c/o Christoph Martin Hitz. Filed March 5.
Sole Proprietorships
Adirondack Iron, 32 Fordlea Road, Westtown 10998, c/o Hogan Ronald Baker. Filed July 24.
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G.H.I. Home Improvement, 67 N. Main St., Harriman 10926, c/o Diego Garcia-Garcia. Filed July 21.
Netter Landscaping, 155 Clark St., Port Ewen 12466, c/o James Netter. Filed March 6. Pro Photo Booths, 65 Hawleys Corners Road, Highland 12528, c/o Ryan Robert Law. Filed March 15.
B and N Auto Body and Auto Repair, 176 Brookside Farms Road, Newburgh, c/o Nick Ruggiero. Filed July 20.
Refresh Cleaning, 4 Old Forge Road, No. 4, Woodstock 12498, c/o Lindsay E. Quayle. Filed March 8.
Benefit Your Life, 5 Lorelei Drive, Middletown 10940, c/o Lynn Mary Daniel. Filed July 21.
REVERSE!, 6 Batt Lane, Campbell Hall 10916, c/o Donna A. Turner. Filed July 21.
Butterwood, 32 Fordlea Road, Westtown 10098, c/o Desmond Ronald Baker. Filed July 24.
Rise Up Kingston, 40 Abruyn St., Kingston 12401, c/o Callie Mackenzie Jayne. Filed March 16. Route 32 Auto Sales, 2876 Route 32, Saugerties 12477, c/o Bonni L. Silinovich. Filed March 6.
Tyler Customs, 3 Bluestone Ridge, Hurley 12443, c/o Gregg M. Tyler. Filed March 12. Upstate Transportation, 239 Quaker St., Wallkill 12589, c/o Jenny L. Curtis. Filed July 21. Victor Zeines DDS, 3103 Route 28, Shokan 12481, c/o Victor Zeines. Filed March 14. YF Hiring, 17 Karlsburg Road, No. 202, Monroe 10950, c/o Jacob Friedman. Filed July 21.
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Commerce Plaza LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Demolish walls in an existing commercial space and build a new bathroom at 15 Commerce Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $196,075. Filed between Feb. 12. and Feb. 23.
Stamford Tent, Stamford, contractor for 36 Mayo LLC. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 36 Mayo Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed February 2018.
Constanzo, Rodolphe, Greenwich, contractor for self. Close in a covered porch to create a foyer in an existing single-family residence at 14 Lincoln Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed February 2018.
J Peck Construction Services Inc., Woodbury, contractor for Chris Sarandon and Gleason Sarandon. Finish the shed and interior of the attached barn at 2232 Redding Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $235,000. Filed March 5.
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Empire Telecom USA LLC, Danbury, contractor for Urban Commons Danbury LLC. Replace the antennas on the roof of an existing commercial space at 18 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Feb. 21.
V+A Construction, contractor for Dierdre Critch. Install an elevator in an existing commercial building at 58 Pear Tree Point, Darien. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed Feb. 20.
Cross Services LLC, contractor for Jeffrey Price and Mary Beth Price. Remove the door from the kitchen to the deck at 29 Burroughs Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $500. Filed March 1.
Jefremow Enterprises LLC, contractor for Michael Diorio and Shafer K. Diorio. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 208 Lockwood Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed March 1.
Bridgeport 123 Construction Corp., et al., Shelton. Released by Eric Hard. $70,000 in favor of Marjam Supply Co. Property: 50 Westford Ave., Shelton. Filed Feb. 15.
Fairfield County Bank, Darien, contractor for self. Add a speed sign to a commercial space at 1897 Boston Post Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Feb. 20.
ATTACHMENTS-FILED Bella Home Investments LLC, et al., Shelton. Filed by Carolyn A. Young, Hartford. $133,636 in favor of Craig Delsack and Amy Delsack. Property: 6 Sims Way, Shelton. Filed Feb. 21.
BUILDING PERMITS COMMERCIAL 390 Jennings Road Fairfield LLC, contractor for self. Remodel the interior of an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 390 Jennings Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $47,000. Filed March 9. Cargor LLC, Fairfield, contractor for self. Remodel the interior of an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 353 Pequot Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed March 5. Claris Construction Inc., contractor for D&D 100 Federal LLC. Perform minor alterations to an existing commercial space at 100 Federal Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed Feb. 22.
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Fredman, Andrew, New York, New York, contractor for 644 W. Putnam Owner. Renovate the medical facility and include a drywall in an existing commercial space at 644 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed February 2018. Marques, Derek W., contractor for Dorrance T. Kelly. Renovate the office in an existing commercial space at 83 North St., Unit 7, Danbury. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Feb. 20. Olympic Construction LLC, contractor for HY2 Stamford LLC. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 1266 E. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $131,500. Filed between Feb. 12. and Feb. 23. Pavarini North East Construction, Stamford, contractor for GRC Realty Corp. Add a demising wall to an existing commercial space to separate a tenant space at 600 Steamboat Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,250. Filed February 2018. Pelazza, Jody, contractor for Ten Rugby Street LLC. Demolish an existing commercial structure at 10 Rugby St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed between Feb. 12. and Feb. 23. RT Luciani LLC, contractor for Audubon Society of Connecticut. Remodel the phase of a museum at 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed March 5. St. Catherine’s Church Corp., Greenwich, contractor for self. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 4 Riverside Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed February 2018.
RESIDENTIAL Arce, Jonathan and Angel Arce, Greenwich, contractor for self. Change the garage floor into a cement floor in an existing single-family residence at 14D Hollow Wood Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed February 2018. Bernstein, Richard, contractor for Sanford Street LLC. Extend the hallway in an existing single-family residence at 69 Sanford St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $44,000. Filed March 6. Bordoley, Mordechai, Wilton, contractor for self. Alter the interior of an existing single-family residence at 43 Indian Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $3,500. Filed Feb. 21. CAK Associates LLC, Stamford, contractor for James Parker. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 23 Annjim Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $4,500. Filed February 2018. Ciocca, James E., Fairfield, contractor for self. Remodel the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 57 Flower House Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed March 2. Clark Construction of Ridgefield, Ridgefield, contractor for Brin W. Rafferty and Renee Rafferty. Alter the interior of an existing single-family residence at 45 Scarlet Oak Drive, Wilton. Estimated cost: $109,904. Filed Feb. 21. Classic Construction Group LLC, contractor for Malaki Abdolmoshen. Convert a two-car garage to a dining room, pantry and laundry at 1170 Hillside Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed March 5. Collins, Amanda, Shelton, contractor for self. Install solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 61 Ojibwa Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $31,360. Filed March 8.
Edwards, Mark D., Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family residence with three bedrooms and two and onehalf bathrooms at 28 Candlewood Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $195,000. Filed Feb. 22. F and A Contracting LLC, contractor for Bennett Garrett. Renovate an existing single-family residence and divide the bathroom at 4 Point Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Feb. 28. Federal Realty, Darien, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 72 Heights Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $721,000. Filed Feb. 22. Galeano, Andres C., Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct a new two-story single-family residence at 151 S. Water St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed February 2018. Hawk’s Ridge of Shelton, Shelton, contractor for self. Build the left side of a two-unit villa at 184 Wellsview Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $182,605. Filed March 7. The Home Depot USA Inc., Greenwich, contractor for Thomas P. Vanleeuwen. Install windows on the exterior of an existing single-family residence at 11 Benenson Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $44,430. Filed February 2018. The Home Depot USA Inc., Greenwich, contractor for Caroline P. Hoffman. Install windows on the exterior of an existing single-family residence at 205 W. Lyon Farm Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $7,187. Filed February 2018. Home Health Pavilion, contractor for Ability Beyond Disability Inc. Add a tile and sheetrock to the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 27 Crows Nest Lane, Unit 3A, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,500. Filed Feb. 22.
JSD DC Property LLC, Danbury, contractor for self. Remove and replace the roofing on an existing single-family residence at 83 North St., Unit 7, Danbury. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Feb. 20. Keith, Rood and Roberta Keith, Shelton, contractor for self. Build a dormer in the rear of a house at 27 Ripton Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed March 6. Lazante, Anna, Shelton, contractor for self. Remodel the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 14 Hurd Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed March 6. Liberta, Steven, Danbury, contractor for self. Reconstruct the front porch of an existing single-family residence at 51 Myrtle Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $138,000. Filed Feb. 21. Lucio, Lozza, Greenwich, contractor for Nycon Inc. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 232 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed February 2018. M Alves Construction LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Jens Muffelmann. Add and alter an existing single-family residence at 17 Lake Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $325,000. Filed February 2018.
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Marques, Derek M., contractor for Albert E. Straniti and Irene J. Straniti. Legalize a finished basement in an existing single-family residence at 1 Farview Ave., Apt. 14, Danbury. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Feb. 21. Medunjanin, Sanija, Fairfield, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 46 Finn St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed March 1. Numme, Christopher, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the second floor of an existing single-family residence at 2 Loch Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $850,000. Filed February 2018.
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Facts & Figures Nyiri, William R., contractor for Mary Lou Siefert. Remove the back steps in an existing single-family residence at 44 Pickwick St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $3,800. Filed March 8. Pavarini North East Construction, Stamford, contractor for GRC Realty Corp. Add a demising wall on the third floor of an existing single-family residence to separate the tenant at 600 Steamboat Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,250. Filed February 2018. Pinnacle Peak Inc., contractor for self. Convert the garage, attached garage and elevator in an existing single-family residence at 21 Jessica Lane, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed March 2. Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, contractor for David G. Novitski. Remove and replace the windows at an existing single-family residence at 21 Willowbrook Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,969. Filed between Feb. 12. and Feb. 23. Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Chester, Pennsylvania, contractor for Nancy P. Corbo. Install a roof on an existing single-family residence at 21 W. Rocks Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $12,644. Filed March 1. Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pennsylvania, contractor for Barbara E. Osterholm. Perform minor alterations to an existing single-family residence at 246 Hurlbutt St., Wilton. Estimated cost: $19,092. Filed Feb. 21. Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pennsylvania, contractor for Fred X. Hemm. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 67 Old Lantern Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $10,820. Filed Feb. 22. Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pennsylvania, contractor for Barbara E. Osterholm. Perform minor alterations to an existing single-family residence at 246 Hurlbutt St., Wilton. Estimated cost: $19,092. Filed Feb. 21. Project 21 LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Jeremy Robertson. Remodel the powder room and kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 20 Lockwood Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed February 2018. Rainbow Painting & Power Washing LLC, contractor for EQR-Fairfield LLC. Remedy the water damage to an existing single-family residence at 130 Morgan St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between Feb. 12. and Feb. 23.
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Romano, John, Stamford, contractor for Lee Lajung and Dinovo K. Lajung. Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 91 Overlook Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed February 2018.
Toll Connecticut III LTD Partnership, Newtown, contractor for Toll Connecticut III Limited Partnership. Construct a two-unit townhouse with enclaves at Reserve Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $573,177. Filed Feb. 22.
Rubin, Richard, contractor for Wanda L. McGarry. Remove and replace the three-season room and a deck at 9 Woodbury, Danbury. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed Feb. 22.
Toll Connecticut III LTD Partnership, Newtown, contractor for Toll Connecticut III Limited Partnership. Construct new townhouse with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a two-car garage and a deck at 2 Enclave Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $316,514. Filed Feb. 22.
Seri, Beuti, Stamford, contractor for Thasunda B. Duckett. Add a new bathroom and closet to an existing single-family residence at 10 Blanchild Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $82,000. Filed February 2018. Shoals, Steven, Wilton, contractor for Barbara Daversa. Alter the interior of an existing single-family residence at 16 Powder Horn Hill, Wilton. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Feb. 21. Siburtek LLC, Redding, contractor for Matthew W. Murphy. Demolish a deck and expand the kitchen and dining room and build a new mudroom entry patio on an existing single-family residence at 11 Serenity Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $350,000. Filed February 2018. Sound Solar Systems LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Lars R. Norell and Lynn Norell. Add solar panels onto the roof of an existing single-family residence at 12 Eggleston Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed February 2018. Sporleder, Elizabeth, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence and wire the new bathroom at 26 Spring St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed February 2018. Stanley Construction LLC, contractor for the Housing Authority of the city of Stamford. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 33-47 Sheridan St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,626. Filed between Feb. 12. and Feb. 23. Suter Construction Services LLC, contractor for Falcao & Tomas LLC. Convert a portion of the retail space into apartments at 213 Main St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $500,000. Filed Feb. 22. Sweetman, Catherine and Paul Sweetman, Shelton, contractor for self. Remodel the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 15 Judson Circle, Shelton. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed March 6.
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Toll Connecticut III LTD Partnership, Newtown, contractor for Toll Connecticut III Limited Partnership. Construct a two-unit townhouse with enclaves at Reserve Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $573,177. Filed Feb. 22. Toll Connecticut III LTD Partnership, Newtown, contractor for Toll Connecticut III Limited Partnership. Construct new townhouse with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a two-car garage and a deck at 2 Enclave Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $316,514. Filed Feb. 22. Toll Connecticut III LTD Partnership, Newtown, contractor for Toll Connecticut III Limited Partnership. Construct new townhouse with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car garage and a deck at 4 Enclave Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $256,883. Filed Feb. 22. TR Building and Remodeling LLC, New Canaan, contractor for Vincent Rubino and Marie Rubino. Remodel the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 20 Hendrie Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed February 2018. Trinity Solar, Cheshire, contractor for Alexander W. Magid. Add solar panels onto the roof of an existing single-family residence at 16 Concord St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed February 2018. Wieneke, Michael, Greenwich, contractor for self. Remodel the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 1465 E. Putnam Ave., Unit 306, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed February 2018. Zaro Carpentry LLC, Stamford, contractor for James Dutcher and Diane W. Dutcher. Update the tub and bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 26 Lockwood Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $31,500. Filed February 2018. Zeale, Kimberly and Peter Zeale, Greenwich, contractor for self. Replace the wall in an existing single-family residence with a level beam at 28 Homestead Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,500. Filed February 2018.
COURT CASES The following court cases represent the allegations made by plaintiffs in the initial filings of civil lawsuits, and do not represent legally binding judgments made by the courts.
Bridgeport Superior Court 439 Hallett Street LLC, Redding. Filed by Faith Martin, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ronald M. Scherban, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he slipped down stairs on property owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This slippery condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to install a door, gate or other barrier at the top of the stairway. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBTCV18-6071982-S. Filed March 6. CSAA General Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Alfredo Casal, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: De Lucia & Levine LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBT-CV18-6071977-S. Filed March 6. CT Auto Brokers LLC, et al., Plainville. Filed by People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Benanti & Associates, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a commercial term promissory note. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $26,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, court costs, attorney’s fees, expenses and such other and further relief as the court shall deem just and equitable. Case no. FBT-CV18-6072128-S. Filed March 9.
Harrison Transportation Services Inc., et al., Waltham, Mass. Filed by Alcira Maldonado, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: De Lucia & Levine LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-CV18-6071975-S. Filed March 6. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Boston, Mass. Filed by Family Garage Inc., Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Daly, Weihing & Bochanis, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendant alleging that they had insured a car, which was damaged by sand put into the gas tank. The defendant allegedly failed to make timely insurance payments to repair the damage and failed to investigate and process the plaintiff’s claims contract and denied the plaintiff’s claim. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, punitive damages, interest, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. FBT-CV18-6072130-S. Filed March 9. Michael Briganti Builders LLC, Monroe. Filed by American Express Bank FSB, Salt Lake City, Utah. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a credit account. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $15,176 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs. Case no. FBT-CV186072009-S. Filed March 6. Outreach Transportation LLC, et al., Prospect. Filed by People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Benanti & Associates, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a credit account. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $10,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, court costs, attorney’s fees, expenses and such other and further relief as the court shall deem just and equitable. Case no. FBT-CV18-6072129-S. Filed March 9.
Paratransit Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Andre Jules, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cohen and Wolf PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBTCV18-6072115-S. Filed March 8. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Marissa N. Mainiero, Monroe. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rodie & Connolly PC, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendants alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company and related parties, the defendants. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBTCV18-6072000-S. Filed March 6. The Mosswood Condominium Association Inc., Fairfield. Filed by Ernst Turnier, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: De Lucia & Levine LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they allowed ice to accumulate on their condominium complex. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. FBTCV18-6071978-S. Filed March 6.
Danbury Superior Court S&A Cleaning Service LLC, Stamford. Filed by Nancy Monaco, Bethel. Plaintiff’s attorney: Alan Barry Center for Law & Justice LLC. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a wet floor owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to maintain their floor in a dry condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. DBDCV18-6025727-S. Filed March 6.
Facts & Figures Stamford Superior Court Apache Contracting and Sales LLC, Stamford. Filed by Hardwoods of Morristown Inc., Morristown, Tennessee. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lovejoy and Rimer PC, Norwalk. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a credit agreement. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $38,752 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, court costs, prejudgment interest and such other relief as may be found in court. Case no. FST-CV18-6035319-S. Filed March 6. Dreamy Hollow Cooperative Apartments Inc., et al., Stamford. Filed by Jerome R. Blore, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Willinger, Willinger & Bucci PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on a portion of plywood owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to maintain their property. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court and such other, further and different relief as this court may deem just and equitable. Case no. FSTCV18-6035365-S. Filed March 9. Greater Northern Insurance Co., Greenwich. Filed by Jennifer D’Erasmo, Warren, New Jersey. Plaintiff’s attorney: Casper & Detoledo LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FSTCV18-6035354-S. Filed March 8.
Middlesex Mutual Assurance Co., Middletown. Filed by James Evans, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Carter Mario Injury Lawyers, North Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FST-CV186035320-S. Filed March 6.
The Doral Farm Homeowners Association Inc., Stamford. Filed by Deering Construction Inc., Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Marc J. Grenier, Norwalk. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for construction services provided to them by the plaintiff. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $160,249 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, treble damages, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as the court may deem just and equitable. Case no. FST-CV186035295-S. Filed March 5.
Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Filed by Document Dynamics LLC, Jewett City. Plaintiff’s attorney: Sabia Taiman LLC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this patent infringement suit against the defendant alleging that reused a single use software purchased from the defendant by generating an unauthorized software license key. The plaintiff claims damages, interest, costs, expenses, an accounting of infringing acts, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as may be deemed just and equitable. Case no. 3:18-cv-00411-AVC. Filed March 8.
Mojo’s Trucking LLC, Norwalk. Filed by Toyota Industries Commercial Finance Inc., Coppell, Texas. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jacobs & Rozich LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for equipment leased from them. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $7,084 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, court costs and such other relief as the court deems fair, just and reasonable. Case no. FST-CV18-6035322-S. Filed March 6.
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Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois, et al., Boston, Massachusetts. Filed by Gloria Morales, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of John J. Lacava, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendants alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company and related parties, the defendants. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FSTCV18-6035357-S. Filed March 8. Sound Grounds LLC, et al., Danbury. Filed by American Express Bank FSB, Salt Lake City, Utah. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zwicker & Associates, Enfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a credit account. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $44,616 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs. Case no. FST-CV186035363-S. Filed March 9.
Cutera Inc., Brisbane, California. Filed by Candlewood & Aesthetics Med Spa and Laser Center, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Danaher Lagnese PC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it failed to accept the return of faulty equipment purchased from the defendant. The plaintiff claims $121,000 in monetary damages, compensatory damages, actual damages, punitive damages, costs and such other and further relief as may be deemed just and equitable. Case no. 3:18-cv00386-MPS. Filed March 5. Life Insurance Company of North America, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Filed by Raymond Phaneuf. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ramos Law, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this employee retirement suit against the defendant alleging that it refused to pay long-term disability benefits under their pension plan. The defendant allegedly denied the plaintiff an administrative appeal. The plaintiff claims attorney’s fees, costs, disbursements and such other and further relief as may be deemed just and equitable. Case no. 3:18-cv00400-AWT. Filed March 6. Ted’s Jobs Bank Inc., et al. Filed by Hartman Design Inc. Plaintiff’s attorney: Fox Rothchild LLP, New York, New York. Action: The plaintiff has brought this patent infringement suit against the defendants alleging that they infringed on the plaintiff’s light fixture patent by making and selling similar fixtures. The plaintiff claims an injunction enjoining the defendants, treble damages, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as may be deemed just and equitable. Case no. 3:18-cv-00416-VAB. Filed March 8.
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Dubay, James, et al., Shelton. Appointed committee: James J. Tyma, Shelton. Property: 45 Hickory Lane, Shelton. Amount: $255,756. Docket no. AAN-CV-17-6023417-S. Filed Feb. 20.
COMMERCIAL 1081 LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Kapel Pettway, Bridgeport. Property: 1081 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $5,000. Filed Feb. 27. 117 Louisiana LLC, Stratford. Seller: Shelley J. Kubel, Cheshire. Property: 117 Louisiana Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $50,000. Filed Feb. 21. 35 Lindberg Street LLC, Easton. Seller: Michael G. Flynn, Ann E. Flynn and Nicholas Flynn, Fairfield. Property: 35 Lindberg St., Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 22. 5 Star Holdings LLC, New Rochelle, New York. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 375 Park St., Bridgeport. Amount: $98,800. Filed Feb. 20. 5 Star Holdings LLC, New Rochelle, New York. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Chandler, Arizona. Property: 1357-1359 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $96,555. Filed Feb. 23. 70 Anderson LLC, Fairfield. Seller: A.P.T. Development Limited, Jamaica, Vermont. Property: 70 Anderson Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed March 1.
930 Mill Hill Realty LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Round Hill Road Associates LLC, Shelton. Property: 930 Mill Hill Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $25,000. Filed Feb. 28. A Kings LLC, Wethersfield. Seller: Power Test Realty Company Limited Partnership, Jericho, New York. Property: 721 Kings Highway East, Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 20. Connecticut Congress LLC, Wilmington, Delaware. Seller: Serge G. Vinograd and Barbara Vinograd, Fairfield. Property: 4800 Congress St., Fairfield. Amount: $3 million. Filed Feb. 22. Dogwood Property Holdings LLC, Trumbull. Seller: Mohammed S. Ahmed and Khusya Nazeen, Bridgeport. Property: 4015 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $192,000. Filed Feb. 20.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Seller: Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 129 Travis Drive, Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 27. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Seller: Everbank, Tempe, Ariz. Property: 178 Griffin Ave., Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 27. Teflon Holdings LLC, Easton. Seller: David Devito, New Canaan. Property: 313 Jefferson St., Bridgeport. Amount: $88,250. Filed Feb. 23. Ten Farms LLC, Greenwich. Seller: John Doherty and Kenneth DeLeo, Darien. Property: 10 Farms Road, Stamford. Amount: $310,000. Filed Feb. 26.
Farah Trust LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Jo Anna H. Morris, Fairfield. Property: 3245 Congress St., Fairfield. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Feb. 27.
Turkey Point Properties LLC, Lawrence, N.Y. Seller: Juan Carlos Cheque, Bridgeport. Property: 268-270 Thorme St., Bridgeport. Amount: $200,000. Filed Feb. 22.
Morton Family LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Unity Mission Pentecostal Church Inc., Bridgeport. Property: Beardsley Street, Bridgeport. Amount: $20,000. Filed Feb. 22.
Waterside Greenwich LLC, Greenwich. Seller: PRPG Waterside Portfolio LLC, Stamford. Property: 20 Orchard St., Stamford. Amount: $5.3 million. Filed Feb. 28.
PPG Development LLC, Fairfield. Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP, Greenville, South Carolina. Property: Reef Road, Fairfield. Amount: $250,000. Filed Feb. 22.
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Remington Property LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association PC, Dallas, Texas. Property: 3605 Main St., Bridgeport. Amount: $150,000. Filed Feb. 27. Rock Hall Gardens LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Atlantica LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 333 Vincellette St., Unit 50, Bridgeport. Amount: $96,000. Filed Feb. 28. SDF Capital Limited Liability Co., Mamaroneck, New York. Seller: Raymond E. McKee and Lori F. McKee, Westport. Property: 103 Kings Highway South, Westport. Amount: $525,000. Filed Feb. 22. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Seller: Connecticut Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Property: Unit 4 in Fairwood Condominium, Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 21.
76 Lyon Terrace LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Lawrence J. Merly, Bridgeport. Property: 76 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport. Amount: $131,500. Filed Feb. 28.
Adler, Jennifer and Elliot Adler, Stamford. Seller: Justin A. Moore and Lindsey J. Moore, Fairfield. Property: 17 Nutmeg Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $999,000. Filed Feb. 23. Alam, Masuda and Jahangir Alam, Norwalk. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, Coral Gables, Florida. Property: 83 Culloden Road, Stamford. Amount: $580,000. Filed March 1. Altilar, Esra and Ahmed Altilar, Westport. Seller: Charles Daniel Goodgame and Marcia Logan Goodgame, Westport. Property: Parcel 6, Map 7976, Westport. Amount: $1 million. Filed Feb. 23. Alves, Maria Jose and William Miguel Deassis, Bridgeport. Seller: Lewis Bordova, Blaine, Minn. Property: 839 Cleveland Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $200,000. Filed March 2. Battaglino, Anya Taline, Stamford. Seller: 87-91 West Broad Street LLC, Stamford. Property: 91 W. Broad St., Unit 14, Stamford. Amount: $589,000. Filed March 2. Bellia, Gino A., Stamford. Seller: Joseph Adam Ruszkowski and Diana Elizabeth Ruszkowski, Stamford. Property: 73 Carroll St., Stamford. Amount: $474,900. Filed Feb. 28.
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Facts & Figures Bottex, Pauline and Magny Bottex, Bridgeport. Seller: Feng Ying Zheng, Bridgeport. Property: 389 East Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $80,888. Filed Feb. 22.
Fils, Eliane, Stamford. Seller: Rosario Mavilla, Danielle Mavilla and Francesca Mavilla, Bridgeport. Property: Park Avenue, Bridgeport. Amount: $180,000. Filed Feb. 22.
Brookhart, Kenneth and Eric Goldstein, Shelton. Seller: S and G of Shelton LLC, Shelton. Property: 5 Sylvester’s Way, Shelton. Amount: $529,000. Filed Feb. 14.
Fuller, MacKenzie and Arthur Fuller, Newtown. Seller: Eastern Equity Development LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 1717 Jennings Road, Fairfield. Amount: $645,000. Filed Feb. 23.
Juliani, Roselaine, Bridgeport. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, Anaheim, California. Property: 391 Truman Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $130,000. Filed Feb. 23.
Galviz, Luz Stella, Bridgeport. Seller: 1590 Fairfield Avenue LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 1590 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $120,000. Filed Feb. 22.
Kalmanidis, Marcurios, Fairfield. Seller: USA Opportunities LLC, Milford. Property: 7 Soundcrest Drive, Shelton. Amount: $530,000. Filed Feb. 13.
Ganim Sr., George W., Bridgeport. Seller: Mary Jane Corbin, Bridgeport. Property: 690 Brewster St., Bridgeport. Amount: $200,100. Filed Feb. 28.
Korte, Heather, Shelton. Seller: Louis J. Havanich Jr. and Marilyn Rogers, Shelton. Property: Lot 2, Map 346, Shelton. Amount: $420,000. Filed Feb. 5.
Gao, Ying, Westport. Seller: Huntington Unit 308 LLC, New Canaan. Property: 120 Huntington Turnpike, Bridgeport. Amount: $41,000. Filed Feb. 26.
LaChapell, Noris, Norwalk. Seller: Andrea Stramandinoli, Norwalk. Property: 135 Flax Hill Road, Unit 10, Norwalk. Amount: $92,000. Filed March 1.
Garcia, Jesus Rojas, Bronx, New York. Seller: Dorene A. Meyer, Bridgeport. Property: 9 Brooklawn Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $170,000. Filed Feb. 27.
Lasota, Kathy A. and Stephen A. Lasota, Fairfield. Seller: Westway Road LLC, Trumbull. Property: 465 Westway Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Feb. 22.
Germano, Jill L. and Joseph L. Germano, Stamford. Seller: Carroll Street LLC, Darien. Property: Lot 15, Map 4071, Stamford. Amount: $550,000. Filed March 2.
Legan, Karen and Bruce Legan, Wilton. Seller: Kathleen Polak-Murphy, Wilton. Property: 249 Nod Hill Road, Wilton. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Feb. 15.
Guevara, Brittany and Charles Guevara, Norwalk. Seller: Renata Papone and Christopher Lally, Norwalk. Property: 1 Silvermine Way, Norwalk. Amount: $735,000. Filed March 2.
Liu, Yahui, Bridgeport. Seller: You Zhang, Bridgeport. Property: 381 Goldenrod Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 28.
Caal-Agustin, Oscar L., Bridgeport. Seller: Vincent E. Santilli and Jeanine A. Santilli, Trumbull. Property: 581 Glendale Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $80,000. Filed Feb. 20. Caciopoli, Danielle, Bridgeport. Seller: Jadis LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 71-75 William St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1,000. Filed Feb. 26. Campbell, Erin and Bedros Magardichian, New York, New York. Seller: James J. Weis and Camille A. Weis, Redding. Property: 50 North St., Unit 210, Stamford. Amount: $150,000. Filed Feb. 27. Ceja, Jose L., Norwalk. Seller: Mack Ebron Jr. and Izora Ebron, Norwalk. Property: 173 S. Main St., Norwalk. Amount: $550,000. Filed Feb. 23. Chuchuca, Christian U. and Jose V. Lopez, Bridgeport. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, West Palm Beach, Florida. Property: 125 Palisade Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $84,695. Filed Feb. 26. Clark, Arthur, Pound Ridge, New York. Seller: Diana Morales and Victor Morales, Madison. Property: 624-628 Bishop Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $285,000. Filed Feb. 21. Constante-Andrade, Marco B. and Marco R. Constante, Bridgeport. Seller: Laruke Development Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 489 Amsterdam Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $180,147. Filed Feb. 26. Demush, Perparim, Yonkers, New York. Seller: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 359 Park St., Bridgeport. Amount: $82,000. Filed Feb. 27. Denicola, Lorraine, Norwalk. Seller: Brandon M. Bloom, Norwalk. Property: 71 Osborne Ave., Unit B-8, Norwalk. Amount: $315,000. Filed Feb. 28. Ferguson, Roy L., Greenwich. Seller: ABC Real Estate Investors LLC, Fairfield. Property: 130 Benson St., Bridgeport. Amount: $240,000. Filed Feb. 20.
Hegar Jr., Michael, Shelton. Seller: FH7 LLC, Shelton. Property: 14 Fanny St., Shelton. Amount: $261,000. Filed Feb. 26. Holscott, Jessica L. and Jeffrey M. Buda, Norwalk. Seller: Louise N. Gardella, Norwalk. Property: 34 Nearwater Road, Norwalk. Amount: $2.8 million. Filed March 1. Holzhauer, Brittany M. and Eric M. Holzhauer, Fairfield. Seller: Carol G. Kagdis, Fairfield. Property: Lot 15, Map 153, Fairfield. Amount: $660,000. Filed Feb. 21. Hunter, Alexander, Bridgeport. Seller: Paulo Investment Properties LLC, Bridgeport. Property: Unit 5-B in Cartright Condominium, Bridgeport. Amount: $61,000. Filed Feb. 20.
Fields, Jessica S., Bridgeport. Seller: Cerza Dasilva, Bridgeport. Property: 129 Birdseye St., Bridgeport. Amount: $189,900. Filed Feb. 20.
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Jordan Jr., Jamie O., Stamford. Seller: Dennis C. O’Reilly and Sharon Granelli-O’Reilly, Stamford. Property: Unit F-4 of Maple Court Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $310,500. Filed March 2.
Lopez, Vivian, Bridgeport. Seller: 296 Park Street LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 296 Park Ave., Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 26. Losey, Lindsay and Anthony Losey, Fairfax, Virginia. Seller: Jeanne Marie S. Booth, Southport. Property: 41 Grist Mill Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $771,250. Filed Feb. 22. Lynch, Joan and Marc W. Wolpers, Greenwich. Seller: Jarl Anerud and Kelly Anerud, Rogers, Arkansas. Property: 19 W. Hill Road, Stamford. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed March 1. Madamanchi, Jyothana Sri and Venu M. Attaluri, Stamford. Seller: John M. Sullivan, Shelton. Property: 44 Village Walk, Wilton. Amount: $252,000. Filed Feb. 21.
Marques, Vanessa Pio, Shelton. Seller: Richard J. Wood and Thomas W. Schiappa Jr., Bridgeport. Property: 47 Riverview Drive, Bridgeport. Amount: $145,000. Filed Feb. 23.
Posadas-Garcia, Lucila D. and Jose Manuel Baca Rivera, Norwalk. Seller: Lili Wu, Fairfield. Property: 6 Winfield Court, Norwalk. Amount: $419,000. Filed Feb. 28.
Urban, Brook, Stamford. Seller: Louis Mancinelli and Tracy Mancinelli, Fairfield. Property: 15 River Road, Unit 213, Greenwich. Amount: $737,875. Filed Feb. 21.
McKeon, Ross W., Westport. Seller: Ross W. McKeon, Westport. Property: Lot 2, Map 5288, Westport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 23.
Post-Marner, Elisabeth and Laurence Marner, Pound Ridge, New York. Seller: Purser Place LLC, Bronxville, New York. Property: 492 Den Road, Stamford. Amount: $250,000. Filed March 2.
Valenzano, Michael H., Norwalk. Seller: Katye Ammerman, Norwalk. Property: 76 Rowayton Woods Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $325,000. Filed Feb. 27.
McLean, Loren, Bronx, New York. Seller: Nonie Lapommeray, Bridgeport. Property: 270 Ridgefield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $130,000. Filed Feb. 20. Monteiro, Filipe, Milford. Seller: James A. Faris, Stratford. Property: 107 Union Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $63,250. Filed March 5. Murcia, Lady J., Norwalk. Seller: Scott A. Hess, Norwalk. Property: 10 Harriett St., Norwalk. Amount: $254,000. Filed March 1. Nettle, Mark S., Fairfield. Seller: Qin Zhong and Ming Fang, Scarsdale, New York. Property: 245 Unqouwa Road, Unit 9, Fairfield. Amount: $345,000. Filed Feb. 28. Noel, Natasha, Bridgeport. Seller: Barbara Mary Lauretano, Bridgeport. Property: 462 Glendale Ave., Unit 20, Bridgeport. Amount: $139,900. Filed Feb. 21. Novak, Nicholas, Norwalk. Seller: Lorraine M. Denicola, Norwalk. Property: 7 Cornwall Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $415,000. Filed March 1. Orozco, Ruben, Port Chester, New York. Seller: Esmeralda Sanchez, Norwalk. Property: 76 Woodward Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $300,000. Filed Feb. 26. Pace Jr., Lawrence F., Bridgeport. Seller: Evelyn Light and Myrtle D. Light, Trumbull. Property: 142 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $80,000. Filed Feb. 23. Pagan, Joseph, Bridgeport. Seller: Joseph M. Rodgers, Bridgeport. Property: 301 Mapledale Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $153,000. Filed March 1. Palik, Ilhami, Fairfield. Seller: Anna Ferrarese, Fairfield. Property: 25 Beacon View Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $175,000. Filed Feb. 27. Pawlowski, Steven C., Scarsdale, New York. Seller: Nora Noble-Lichter, Montgomery, Alabama. Property: 500 Glendale Ave., Unit 3, Bridgeport. Amount: $150,000. Filed March 1.
Reynolds, Katelyn Elaine, Shelton. Seller: Thomas D. Iskrzycki, Oxford. Property: 125 Coram Ave., Shelton. Amount: $227,500. Filed Feb. 26.
Vance, Chunling and Robert Vance, New Canaan. Seller: Kevin A. Gilchrist and Anita Gilchrist, Norwalk. Property: 25 Ivy Place, Norwalk. Amount: $361,000. Filed March 1.
Riccio, Meghan, Trumbull. Seller: St. Joseph’s Church of Shelton, Shelton. Property: Union Street, Shelton. Amount: $375,000. Filed Feb. 20.
Vidal, Rosana, Derby. Seller: Werner J. Meyer, Shelton. Property: 14 Hickory Hill, Shelton. Amount: $350,000. Filed Feb. 28.
Richards, Donald, Shelton. Seller: Mary Keith, Shelton. Property: 44 Ojibwa Road, Shelton. Amount: $197,500. Filed Feb. 28.
Wood, Jeffrey T., Fairfield. Seller: Carolyn Brodie, Easton. Property: 158 Twin Lanes Road, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed March 9.
Roche, Carmen I. and Raymond Roche Jr., Bridgeport. Seller: Laura C. Kabel and Kenneth M. Legum, Bridgeport. Property: 536 McKinley Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $227,500. Filed Feb. 20. Rodriguez, Xochilt and Luis M. Rodriguez, Bridgeport. Seller: Simon Krause, Stamford. Property: 154 Cold Spring Road, Unit 53, Stamford. Amount: $234,500. Filed March 2. Russo, Meghan and Marc S. Russo, Norwalk. Seller: Bruce Legan and Karen Legan, Wilton. Property: Plot B, Map 2445, Wilton. Amount: $2.9 million. Filed Feb. 15. Sadiki, Waze, Bridgeport. Seller: A.J.S. Construction LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 26 Jane St., Bridgeport. Amount: $113,000. Filed Feb. 20. Sherman, Allison and Addison Sherman, Westport. Seller: Paul A. Rivenburg and Faith M. Rivenburg, Fairfield. Property: 370 Warner Hill Road, Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 20. Taub, Richard, Fairfield. Seller: Albert R. Natale and Joanne Natale, Fairfield. Property: 356 Sasapequan Road, Fairfield. Amount: $535,000. Filed Feb. 23. Terry, Sara H. and Andrew C. Terry, Darien. Seller: Maureen L. Roxe and Joseph D. Roxe, Darien. Property: Parcel 1, Map 4304, Darien. Amount: $2.8 million. Filed Feb. 23.
Zapata, Lina and William Escobar, Norwalk. Seller: Christopher T. Olson and Megan D. Olson, Norwalk. Property: 5 Steppingstone Road, Norwalk. Amount: $385,000. Filed March 1. Zimmerman, Deana, Fairfield. Seller: Kenneth P. Bonetti and Nancy C. Hynes, Newtown. Property: 1742 Jennings Road, Fairfield. Amount: $450,000. Filed Feb. 26.
FORECLOSURES Balcome, Peter V., et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 232 Pleasantview Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 26. Chormanski, Craig, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Property: 24 Kneen Street Extension, Shelton. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 14. Cortes, Edwin, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Property: 59 Heppenstall Drive, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 27. Garcia, Antonio J., et al. Creditor: Wilmington Savings Bank Fund Society, Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 49 Standish Road, Unit 17F2, Stamford. Delinquent common charges. Filed Feb. 27. Gerardi, John D., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Property: 57 Armstrong Road, Shelton. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 5.
Facts & Figures Lewis, Wayne, et al. Creditor: HSBC Bank USA NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 9 Armstrong Place, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 27. Malespin, Adolfo H., et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 56 Wakelee Avenue Extension, Unit 47, Shelton. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 8. Okoroafor, Kenneth N., et al. Creditor: Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Missouri. Property: 325 Lafayette St., Unit 2202, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed March 7. Oliva, Marta, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Property: 496 Beechmont Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 27.
JUDGMENTS Ames, Tabor, Norwalk. $59,443 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, New York, by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 374 Flax Hill Road, Norwalk. Filed Feb. 26. Bregman-Burba, Lisa, Wilton. $678 in favor of Standard Security Systems, Bridgeport, for The Law Offices of Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 200 Deer Run Road, Wilton. Filed Feb. 21. Bu, Robert, Trumbull. $15,430 in favor of SunTrust Bank, Richmond, Virginia, by Kristen A. Mazur. Property: 9 Stowe Place, Trumbull. Filed Feb. 26. Callahan, Kim, Shelton. $5,095 in favor of Marek Polkowski, Shelton, by Hirsch Law Firm LLC, Fairfield. Property: 384 Howe Ave., Unit 4A, Shelton. Filed Feb. 9. Iredia, Osaretin A., Bridgeport. $7,151 in favor of U.S. Equities Corp., South Salem, New York, by Linda Strumpf, New Canaan. Property: 700 Goldenrod Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 27. Jack, Karin, Fairfield. $10,000 in favor of Fairfield Equine Associates LLC, Newtown, for the Law Office of Sean T. Hogan, Westport. Property: 1155 Sasco Hill Road, Fairfield. Filed Feb. 23. MAC REI Properties LLC, et al., Bridgeport. $73,641 in favor of LNV Corp., Plano, Texas., by Cohn Birnbaum & Shea PC, Hartford. Property: 247 Wilmot Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 27.
MAC REI Properties LLC, et al., Bridgeport. $73,641 in favor of LNV Corp., Plano, Texas., by Cohn Birnbaum & Shea PC, Hartford. Property: 226C Virginia Ave., Unit 324, Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 27. Masanotti, Michael J., Trumbull. $6,776 in favor of The United Illuminating Co., New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 24 Rocky Hill Road, Trumbull. Filed Feb. 22. Mitra, Jitendra K., Greenwich. $46,496 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, New York, by Girvin & Ferlazzo PC, Albany, New York. Property: 28 Gregory Road, Greenwich. Filed Feb. 23. Searles, Dorothy, Shelton. $2,273 in favor of Valley Emergency Medical Services, Seymour, by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 127 New St., Shelton. Filed Feb. 23. Waldman, Michael, et al., Wilton. $3,059 in favor of Norbert E. Mitchell Co. Inc., Danbury, for The Law Offices of Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 29 Wildwood Drive, Wilton. Filed Feb. 12. Wilson, Rashana J., Bridgeport. $2,386 in favor of Credit Acceptance Corp., Southfield, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 374 Vincellette St., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 27.
LIENS FEDERAL TAX LIENS-FILED Aquino, Joel and Alexandra J. Aquino, 9 Diamondcrest Lane, Stamford. $60,435, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 26. Arici, Adem, 112 Bay 10th St., Brooklyn, New York. $1.8 million, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 21. Arici, Adem, 112 Bay 10th St., Brooklyn, New York. $3.8 million, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 21. Arici, Adem, 112 Bay 10th St., Brooklyn, New York. $806,684, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 21. Atilho, David, 9 Jog Hill Road, Trumbull. $9,315, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 20. Berry, Deborah, 2 Putnam Hill, Greenwich. $8,471, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 20.
Bilhuber, Eric, 7R Mead Ave., Greenwich. $68,562, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 27.
Sanzone, David, 149 Blackhouse Road, Trumbull. $7,413, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 20.
Chrysadakis, Jennifer and John Chrysadakis, 43 Vermont Ave., Fairfield. $6,966, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 20.
Scanlon, Scott A., 19 Stanwich Lane, Greenwich. $72,107, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 27.
Kovac, Erika Sabo and Dudan Ciganik, 74 Cheesespring Road, Wilton. $114,323, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 27. Maultz Construction Inc., 15 Wilton Acres, Wilton. $41,047, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 27.
Device ER LLC, 16 Encampment Place, Norwalk. $6,315, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 27.
SCT Two LLC, 245 Bedford St., Stamford. $51,814, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 26.
Maultz Construction Inc., 15 Wilton Acres, Wilton. $18,261, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 27.
Dineen, Michael, 45 Summitt Road, Greenwich. $45,989, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 20.
Sikora, Donna M. Romano, 32 Waller Road, Trumbull. $10,121, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 12.
Maultz Construction Inc., 15 Wilton Acres, Wilton. $83,330, quarterly payroll taxes and payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 27.
Federle Jr., Donald, P.O. Box 8065, Greenwich. $25,266, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 21.
Vazquez, Mitchell A., 38 Range Road, Wilton. $34,059 a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 12.
Maultz Construction Inc., 15 Wilton Acres, Wilton. $41,500, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 27.
Giovati, Nora, 40 Edgewater Drive, Greenwich. $44,395, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 27.
Waldstein, Philip M., 142 Howe Ave., Shelton. $661, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 21.
Paulson, Terri S. and Clifford A. Paulson, 36 Crescent Road, Greenwich. $68,966, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 27.
Icxpress Inc., 2 Trap Falls Road, Suite 112, Shelton. $9,758, quarterly payroll taxes and corporate income taxes. Filed Feb. 21.
Wills, Shaun, 120 Longfellow Road, Shelton. $9,256, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 27.
Joseph Martinks & Sons Inc., 290 Leavenworth Road, Shelton. $14,591, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 27. Klingner, Kathryn and Edward G. Davis, 31 Park Ave., Greenwich. $67,270, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 27. Kovacs, Cynthia M., 18 Lucille Drive, Shelton. $36,880, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 5. Longo, Phil, 31 A Mead Ave., Greenwich. $27,392, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 20. Mason, Jennifer L., 9 Little Fox Lane, Norwalk. $214,329, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 27. Osborne, Aleta and Guy Osborne, 140 Pinewood Trail, Trumbull. $28,979, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 12. Ringel-Martin, Paula M. and Sean Martin, 61 Larbert Road, Fairfield. $52,474, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 27. Riss, Lisa and David Riss, 348 Ridgefield Road, Wilton. $30,610, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 12. Rodriguez, Joaquin, P.O. Box 123, Stamford. $11,058, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 26. Samoskevich, Kevin M., 75 Maple Ave., Shelton. $12,036, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 5.
Wilson, Duggan and W. Wilson, 124 E. Village Road, Shelton. $26,312, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 5.
FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Bliss, Holly S. and Robert W. Zembroski, 146 Dudley Road, Wilton. $24,529, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 14. Citizens Telecom Services Company LLC, 401 Merritt 7, Norwalk. $142,214, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 27.
Przybysz, Bozena, 11 Downe Lane, Wilton. $16,743, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 12. Reid, Toniann and Daniel G. Reid, 10 Norwegian Woods, Fairfield. $25,034, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 20. Rescsanski, Jeneen S. and Edward J. Rescsanski, 678 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield. $10,250, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 27. Rescsanski, Jeneen S. and Edward J. Rescsanski, 678 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield. $31,917, a tax debt on income earned and underpayment taxes. Filed Feb. 27. Thomas, Andrew J., 64 Bayberry Lane, Westport. $126,477, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 20.
Danilowicz, Audrey M., 110 Village Drive, Shelton. $43,422, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 12.
Tortora, Paul M., 23 Robert Court, Fairfield. $84,456, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 20.
Estate, Galello and Robert J. Estate, 2220 Main St., Stratford. $30,944, estate taxes. Filed Feb. 27.
Walsh, Jerome T., 96 Doubling Road, Greenwich. $18,116, failure to file correct information returns tax penalty. Filed Feb. 27.
FEZ Entertainment Group LLC, 40 Hillside Ave., Stamford. $27,729, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 26.
Zembroski, Robert W., 146 Dudley Road, Wilton. $21,090, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 14.
Gamble, Sarah M. and Robert P. Smurlo, 53 Bedford Road, Greenwich. $30,359, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 20.
MECHANIC’S LIENS-FILED
Guaranteed Parts Warehouse LLC, 26 Stuart Ave., Norwalk. $60,119, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 27.
Head of Harbor South LLC, Norwalk. Filed by The Henley Company LLC, Norwalk, by Brian Jendraszek. Property: Parcel A, Map 1445, Norwalk. Amount: $235,298. Filed Feb. 27.
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Miller Motorcars, Greenwich. Filed by Post Road Iron Works Inc., Greenwich, by Peter C. Carriero. Property: 321 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $21,490. Filed Feb. 28. SHD Glenbrook Gardens LLC, Stamford. Filed by HV Contractor Corp., Stamford, by Hernan A. Vidal. Property: 504 Glenbrook Road, Stamford. Amount: $315,094. Filed Feb. 27.
MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED Bridge Street Partners LLC, Shelton. Released by G. Pic & Sons Construction Co. Inc., by Guido Picarizzi. Property: 44-46 Bridge St., 56 Bridge St. and 64 Bridge St., Shelton. Amount: $80,000. Filed Feb. 8.
LIS PENDENS Adams, Patrick J., et al., Trumbull. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 246 Putting Green Road, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $453,750, dated March 2004. Filed Feb. 14. Alcaraz, Angel, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Ditech Financial LLC. Property: 336 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $191,000, dated February 2006. Filed Feb. 28. Apablaza, Cindy Lean, et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: Warren Street, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the property. Filed Feb. 28. Bu, Robert J., et al., Trumbull. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 9 Stowe Place, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $320,000, dated February 2015. Filed Feb. 14.
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Facts & Figures Chappell, Terri, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 3352 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $255,000, dated May 2006. Filed Feb. 20.
Lanuk, John W., et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 33 Heather Drive, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $190,000, dated July 2005. Filed Feb. 28.
Sierman, Susan Carol, et al., Norwalk. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for CIT Bank NA. Property: 3 Seir Hill Road, Unit D2, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $525,000, dated November 2006. Filed Feb. 28.
Denis, Marie, et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: Lot 25, Map 445, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the property. Filed Feb. 28.
Lascano, Federico, et al., Trumbull. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Caliber Home Loans Inc. Property: 465 Stonehouse Road, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $397,684, dated May 2015. Filed Feb. 13.
Dudley, Valita N., et al., Shelton. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Homebridge Financial Services Inc. Property: 24 Wintergreen Lane, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $329,670, dated November 2013. Filed Feb. 8.
Luttrell, Dan, et al., Trumbull. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for New Penn Financial LLC. Property: 122 Old Dyke Road, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $417,000, dated September 2007. Filed Feb. 13.
Velasquez, Carlos A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Rosenberg, Miller, Hite & Morilla LLC, Stratford, for Bridgeport Park Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 59 Rennell St., Unit 26, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Feb. 26.
Garrison, Andrea P., et al., Shelton. Filed by Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP, Stamford, for First County Bank. Property: 112 Princeton Drive, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a judgment lien against the defendants. Filed Feb. 14.
Martins, Louis M., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Coppell, Texas. Property: 2535 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $168,000, dated July 2009. Filed March 6.
Gilles, Castro Jean, Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Caliber Home Loans Inc. Property: 25-27 Petrie St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $180,758, dated March 2017. Filed Feb. 20. Gordon, Marianne, et al., Shelton. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 33 Capitol Drive, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $82,500, dated July 2015. Filed Feb. 28. Hayes, Derek B., et al., Trumbull. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Select Portfolio Servicing Inc. Property: 48 Linden Ave., Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $333,000, dated March 2004. Filed Feb. 23. Johnston, David E., et al., Fairfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Missouri. Property: 401 Oldfield Road, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $460,000, dated October 2007. Filed Feb. 23.
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Menany, Akram, et al., Fairfield. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 352 Knapps Highway, Unit C-1, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $264,000, dated November 2005. Filed Feb. 23. Monteiro, Olga G. and Manuel Monteiro, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the City of Bridgeport. Property: 157159 Linen Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the property. Filed Feb. 27. Philipp, Kevin C., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 2660 N. Ave., Unit 236, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $192,408, dated October 2010. Filed Feb. 20. Sandolo, Robert D., et al., Stamford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 26 Skyline Lane, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $500,000, dated April 2004. Filed Feb. 27.
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Vida Sr., Anthony M., et al., Fairfield. Filed by O’Connell, Attmore & Morris LLC, Hartford, for M&T Bank, Buffalo, New York. Property: 138 Sunnyridge Ave., Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $337,700, dated February 2013. Filed Feb. 22. Ward, Beverly R., et al., Wilton. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 102 Scribner Hill Road, Wilton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $516,000, dated December 2006. Filed Feb. 28. Yanez, Alejanera S., et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Coppell, Texas. Property: 63 Hope St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $140,000, dated March 2003. Filed March 2.
MORTGAGES 131 North Street LLC, Greenwich, by James Garbarino. Lender: The First Bank of Greenwich, Greenwich. Property: 131 North St., Stamford. Amount: $585,000. Filed Feb. 27. 158 Alba Avenue LLC, by Eder R. Souza. Lender: Recovco Mortgage Manacement LLC, Irving, Texas. Property: 158 Alba Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $129,500. Filed March 8. 32-39 Knight Street Property LLC, et al., by Stanley M. Seligson. Lender: C-III Commercial Mortgage LLC, Irving, Texas. Property: 32 and 39 Knight St., Norwalk. Amount: $17.2 million. Filed March 1. 475 River Road LLC, Shelton, by Christopher Cartisano. Lender: Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 475 River Road, Shelton. Amount: $855,000. Filed Feb. 15.
76 Lyon Terrace LLC, Bridgeport, by Richard T. Meehan Jr. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 74-76 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport. Amount: $250,000. Filed Feb. 28. 930 Mill Hill Realty LLC, Edison, New Jersey, by Eliyahu Mirlos. Lender: Fairview Health of Southport LLC, Edison, New Jersey. Property: 930 Mill Hill Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $8.3 million. Filed Feb. 28. Blackrock Acquisition LLC, Palm Beach City, Florida., by Kirtikumar S. Patel. Lender: BankNewport, Newport, Rhode Island. Property: 100 Kings Highway Cutoff, Fairfield. Amount: $640,000. Filed Feb. 27. Fressola Construction LLC, Southbury, by Paul Fressola. Lender: John C. Mandanaci Jr. and Eileen D. Mandanaci, Shelton. Property: 6 and 8 McGrath Lane, Trumbull. Amount: $150,000. Filed Feb. 13. Glazer Group LLC, Darien, by Andrew Glazer. Lender: Bankwell Bank, New Canaan. Property: 3 Old Kings Highway, Norwalk. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Feb. 27. Middlebrook Lane Associates LLC, Westport, by Peter W. Gaboriault. Lender: John Wiseman, Wilton. Property: Lot 4, Map 5449, Wilton. Amount: $300,000. Filed Feb. 26. Norwalk-Lir LLC, Monroe, by Lorraine Tartaglia. Lender: The Washington Trust Co., Westerly, Rhode Island. Property: 595 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $3 million. Filed Feb. 28. Victoria Drive Associates LLC, Monroe, by Mark P. Christo. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 5 Victoria Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $500,000. Filed Feb. 16. Waterside Greenwich LLC, Greenwich, by Jim Song. Lender: CBRE Capital Markets Inc., Houston, Texas. Property: Orchard Street, Stamford. Amount: $4.3 million. Filed Feb. 28.
NEW BUSINESSES All Stages Step By Step Learning Center, 1174 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Eliza Aponte. Filed March 2. Carmela’s Italian Kitchen, 4 Elaine St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Vincenzo Tornatore. Filed Feb. 28. CE and P, 18 Oak St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Cintya Zeledon. Filed March 1.
Charter Oak Title Co., 4 Armstrong Road, Shelton 06484, c/o Tricia Belanger. Filed Feb. 6. Empire EntertainmentCT, 50 Putnam Park, Greenwich 06830, c/o Brandon MuBuuke. Filed Feb. 27. J.O.V., 1135 Chopsey Hill Road, Bridgeport 06606, c/o Jose Orellance Vanegas. Filed March 5. MaryAnne Polistina RE, 357 Riversville Road, Greenwich 06831, c/o Mary Anne Polistine. Filed Feb. 26. Open Water Development LLC, 14 Cove Ridge Lane, Greenwich 06870, c/o Richard Simons. Filed Feb. 26. Paper Goose Graphics, 11 Melrose Ave., Greenwich 06830, c/o Patricia Sechi. Filed Feb. 26. Porelanosa USA, 153 Sevilla Ave., Greenwich 06830, c/o Michael J. Freeman. Filed Feb. 22. QCCD LLC, 92 Oak Ave., Second floor, Shelton 06484, c/o Annamarie Urszenyi. Filed Feb. 23. Sage Sound, 549 Howe Ave., Unit 404, Shelton 06484, c/o Shari Vikmanis. Filed Feb. 27. Shelton Tattoo Studio, 549 Howe Ave., Unit D, Shelton 06484, c/o Carolyn Hawkins. Filed Feb. 13. Swim1947, 62 City View Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Stephen H. MeQuennie. Filed March 1. Valencia Lyncheria, 164 Main St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Michael Young. Filed March 2. Voices Not Cries, 4 Crossland Place, Norwalk 06851, c/o Ada Bougmam. Filed March 1.
PATENTS Adaptive detector and automode for dynamic processor. Patent no. 9,900,689 issued to Richard A. Kreifeldt, South Jordan, Utah; and Ajay Iyer, Murray, Utah. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford. Binaural headphone rendering with head tracking. Patent no. 9,918,177 issued to Ulrich Horbach, Canyon Country, Georgia. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford.
In-wing device retention. Patent no. 9,914,533 issued to Justin Thomas, New Haven; Eric L. Nussenblatt, Stamford; Ryan T. Casey, San Diego, California; Eric S. Parsons, New Haven; and David H. Hunter, Cheshire. Assigned to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford. Loudspeaker horn. Patent no. 9,924,249 issued to Charles M. Sprinkle, Ventura, California. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford. Method for automated filling of a mail tray from a vertical stacker. Patent no. 9,914,600 issued to Joseph J. Keane, Souderton, Pennsylvania; Donato C. Farole, Lehighton, Pennsylvania; and Glenn A. Nester, Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Assigned to Pitney Bowes Inc., Danbury. Method to control the use of custom images. Patent no. 9,898,874 issued to Andrei Obrea, Seymour; and Frederick W. Ryan Jr., Oxford. Assigned to Pitney Bowes, Stamford. Pyridone-sulfone morphinan analogs as opioid receptor ligands. Patent no. 9,902,726 issued to Mark Youngman, North Wales, Pennsylvnia. Assigned to Purdue Pharma, Stamford. Systems and methods for providing network access. Patent no. 9,911,267 issued to Paul D. Signorelli, Ridgefield; Sih Y. Lee, Northvale, New Jersey; Paul T. Breitenbach, Wilton; Daniel E. Tedesco, Huntington; and Dean P. Alderucci, Westport. Assigned to Inventor Holdings LLC, Stamford. Rapid startup with dynamic reservation capabilities for network communication systems. Patent no. 9,894,124 issued to David Olsen, Kaysville, Utah. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford. System for providing a secure video display. Patent no. 9,894,083 issued to Ronald Mraz, South Salem, New York; Jeffrey, Menoher, Ridgefield; and Andrew Holmes, Stamford. Assigned to Owl Cyber Defense Solutions LLC, Ridgefield. Tamper resistant solid oral dosage forms. Patent no. 9,895,317 issued to Richard S. Sackler, Greenwich. Assigned to Purdue Pharma LP, Stamford.
LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Formation of Joe & Associates, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/10/17. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 277 Martine Ave. Ste. 223, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61572 Notice of Formation of The 3 Dees LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/31/18. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 42 Bell Avenue Mount Vernon, NY 10550. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61573 Marietal LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 1/25/2018. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Marta Kotyza, 121 Wappanocca Ave., Rye, NY 10580. General Purpose. #61575 At The Start, LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ SSNY 2/2/18. Office in Westchester Co. SSNY designated for service of process and shall mail to: 131 Hobart Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573. Purpose: Any lawful activity #61576 Good Shepheardís Estate, LLC art. Of org. filled with the SSNY on 9/22/17. Off. Loc. SSNY Westchester cty. Desig. As agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of the process of the LLCC at 415 McClellan Ave. ste.2 Mount Vernon, NY 10553. Purpose : any lawful purpose. #61578 Notice of Formation of LABAC, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/21/16. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o NIDUS, 95 Lookout Circle, Larchmont, NY 10538. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61579 Notice of Formation of REMLILY LLC, Art. of Org. with SSNY on 01/ 30 /18. OFFC. LOC. Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 507 Croton Lake Rd., Mt. Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: any lawful purpose #61580 Notice of Formation of 127 Cushman Lot, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/28/2017. NY Office location: WESTCHESTER County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, 875 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 400, Mamaroneck, New York 10543. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. #61581 Notice of Formation of 123 Cushman Lot, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/30/2017. NY Office location: WESTCHESTER County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, 875 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 400, Mamaroneck, New York 10543. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. #61582
Notice of Formation of 125 Cushman Lot, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/30/2017. NY Office location: WESTCHESTER County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, 875 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 400, Mamaroneck, New York 10543. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. #61583 Notice of Formation of 129 Cushman Lot, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/30/2017. NY Office location: WESTCHESTER County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, 875 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 400, Mamaroneck, New York 10543. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. #61584 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF THE LOOT STOP, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/31/2018. Office location: WESTCHESTER County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: Registered Agents Inc. 90 State St Office 40 ste 700 Albany, NY 12207. The principal business address of the LLC is: 2005 Palmer Ave STE 1073 Larchmont, NY 10538. Purpose: any lawful act or activity #61585 Notice of Formation of 501 GHR REALTY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/18/18. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 501 Guard Hill Road, Bedford, NY 10506. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61586 NOTICE OF FORMATION of PLP Accountancy Services LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on (03/1/2018). Location: (Westchester County). SSNY designated as agent for service of process on LLC. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: (110 Patmor Avenue Yonkers, NY 10710). Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #61590 DV Hockey Training LLC. Date of filing Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State (SSNY) 2/15/18. The LLC is located in Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against it served is to the principal business location at c/o 24 Greenlawn Rd, Katonah NY 10536. Purpose of business of LLC is any lawful act or activity. #61591 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Twinís Appliance Repair LLC. Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/29/18. Office location: Westchester county. SSNY designated as agent for service of process on LLC. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to United States Corporation Agents, Inc 7014 13th Avenue, suite 202 Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful act or activity #61592
Notice of formation of 1220 Oregon RD LLC. Articles of organization Filed with State of New York Department of State on 11/03/2017. Office Westchester Co. The Limited Liability Company designated as agent for process & shall mail to: George Fay 105-16 Jamaica Avenue Richmond hill NY 11418. Purpose: Any lawful business activity #61593 NOTICE OF FORMATION of CapHorse, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/26/18. Location: Westchester SSNY designated as agent for service of process on LLC. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Kevin Clampet, CPA PLLC, 54 Gedney Park Dr, White Plains, NY 10605 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #61594 Notice of formation of FAIR-WEST PROPERTIES LLC. Arts of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/18/2017. Office loc. Westchester. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process to the LLC 94 Seminary Road, Bedford, NY 10506. Thomas P. Kennedy, Jr. 94 Seminary Road, Bedford, NY 10506 is designated as registered agent upon whom process may be served within NY. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61595 Notice of formation of IRISH EYES PROPERTIES LLC. Arts of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/18/2017. Office loc. Westchester. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process to the LLC 17 Crest Drive, White Plains, NY 10607. Thomas Kennedy 17 Crest Drive, White Plains, NY 10607 is designated as registered agent upon whom process may be served within NY. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61596 Notice of formation of TST REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT LLC. Arts of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/24/2017. Office loc. Westchester. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process to the LLC 94 Seminary Road, Bedford, NY 10506. Thomas P. Kennedy Jr. 94 Seminary Road, Bedford, NY 10506 is designated as registered agent upon whom process may be served within NY. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61597 Notice of Formation of Essential Vision LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 01/29/2018. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 35 Clinton Place, Unit 5A New Rochelle, NY 10801 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61598 Notice is hereby given that an on-premise license, #TBA has been applied for by 42 Westchester Holding LLC to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in an on premises establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 1 Renaissance Square White Plains NY 10601 #61599 Notice of Formation of Whittaker Psychological Services, PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 01/30/2018. Offc. Loc.: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Whittaker Psychological Services, 125 Glendale Rd., Scarsdale, NY, 10583. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #61600
Notice of Formation of Peache LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 02/07/18. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 740 Gramatan Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10552. Purpose: any lawful #61601 Notice of Formation of Integrum Security Risk Management, LLC filed with SSNY on 2/26/2018. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 27 Barker Avenue PH1414, White Plains, NY, 10601. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61602 NOTICE OF FORMATION of CULTURAL COMPASS, LLC., Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/11/2017. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC c/o DR VERA LEYKINA SOLE MBR, 57 Palmer Road, Yonkers, NY 10701. General Purposes. #61603 Notice of Formation of Duffy & Staab LLC. Arts. of Org filed with SSNY on 12/19/14. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Gary G. Staab, Esq., 2 William Street, Suite 304, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: practice of law. #61604 Notice of Formation of Daeira Properties LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 02/22/2018. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 64 N. Highland Ave, Ossining, NY 10562 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61605 Notice of Formation of John’s Grocery Store LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 02/22/2018. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 64 N. Highland Ave, Ossining, NY 10562 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61606 Notice of Formation of Francisco Montiel Construction LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 02/22/2018. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 388 Warburton Ave, Apt.2, Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61607 3D1on1, LLC. Date of filing Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State (SSNY) 2/28/18. The LLC is located in Westchester County, NY. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against it served is to the principal business location at 245 Lakeview Avenue, West Harrison, NY 10604. Purpose of business of LLC is any lawful act or activity. #61611 Notice of Formation of Take The Block, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/19/2018. Office located in Westchester County. SSNY desig. as an agent of the LLC upon who process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Take The Block LLC, 234 Van Cortlandt Park Ave., Yonkers, NY 10705 #61612
Notice of formation of MINT ATM, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with the SSNY on April 23, 2013. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process served to: Bonnie Young, 455 Tarrytown RD., Suite 1047, White Plains, NY 10607. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61613 Triumph Design Build LLC. Filed 3/5/18 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 333 Mamaroneck Ave, Suite 200, White Plains, NY 10605 Purpose: all lawful #61614 Maverick Design Build LLC. Filed 2/21/18 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 333 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605 Purpose: all lawful #61615 Laurenia LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 2/28/2018. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 25 Pinehurst Dr., Purchase, NY 10577. General Purpose. #61617 Notice of Formation of Salamander, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/15/18. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 200 Pennsylvania Ave Tuckahoe, NY 10707. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61618 Notice of formation of Sheridaís Joy LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with the Sectíy of State of NY (SSNY) on January 10, 2018. Office location: Westchester. The street address is: 42 Pine Street, Yonkers, NY 10701. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process served to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th avenue, suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful act. #61619 Southberry Hempstead LLC, Art. of Org. filed w/ SSNY 03/09/2018. Office in West. Co. SSNY designated for service of process and shall mail to: The LLC, c/o Bertine, Hufnagel et. al. LLP, 700 White Plains Rd., Ste. 237, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Purpose: All lawful. #61620 Notice of Formation of ENONAMAE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/1/18. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 10 Seneca Street, Rye, NY 10580. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61621 Two Tree Consulting, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 3/12/2018. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 67 Lake St., Pleasantville, NY 10570. General Purpose. #61622 Jackís Shack LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 12/5/2017. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 577 King St., Portchester, NY 10573. General Purpose. #61623 1075 NY LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 1/2/2018. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 5600A Broadway, Bronx, NY 10463. General Purpose. #61624
Urban Scholars Network, LLC, filed with NY Secy. of State on 02/22/18. Office located in Westchester Co. Secy. of State designated as agent upon which process may be served. Secy. of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him/her to: 249 Prospect Avenue, White Plains, NY 10607 - the LLCís primary business location. Said LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #61625 Shapeshifter Enterprises LLC. Filed 3/8/18 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 53 Romer Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570 Purpose: all lawful #61626 VDO CARDIOLOGY PLLC. Filed 2/20/18 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: PO BOX 282, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 Purpose: Medicine #61627 Deutsch Capital LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 2/6/2018. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 1 Renaissance Sq., V9C, White Plains, NY 10601. General Purpose. #61628 The Naked Porch, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 3/6/2018. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 136 5th Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #61629 174 Gramatan, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 11/29/2017. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 174 Gramatan Ave., Mt. Vernon, NY 10550. General Purpose. #61630 AEAT, LLC Art. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State on 03/09/2018. Office located in Westchester Co. Secy. of State designated as agent upon which process may be served. Secy. of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him/her to: 126 Barker Street, Mount Kisco, New York 10549 (the LLCís primary business location). LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. #61631 NEXT CHAPTER FARMS LLC Art. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State on 03/06/2018. Office located in Westchester Co. Secy. of State designated as agent upon which process may be served. Secy. of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him/her to: 126 Barker Street, Mount Kisco, New York 10549 (the LLCís primary business location). LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. #61632 The Savage Law Office, PLLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 2/27/2018. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to John S. Savage, 27 Dalewood Dr., Hartsdale, NY 10530. Purpose: Law. #61633 Meaningful Kihoto, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 2/15/2018. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 509 Route 22, North Salem, NY 10560. General Purpose. #61634
Notice of Formation of Dana Yu Creative, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/4/17. Offc.Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon which process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 37 Amos St, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591. Purpose: any lawful activity. # 61587 Nic-Con Equipment, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 2/14/2018. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 510 S. Columbus Ave., Mt. Vernon, NY 10550. General Purpose. #61588 Notice of formation of What’s for Dinner NY, LLC under §203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of the State of New York on February 14, 2018. The county within the state in which the office of the Limited Liability Company is to be located is Westchester County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the Limited Liability Company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Department of State shall mail a copy of any process is 8 Richbell Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583. The purpose of the business of the Limited Liability Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized. # 61608 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Name: 22 South West Commercial LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on February 27, 2018. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to 22 South West Commercial LLC, c/o The MacQuesten Companies, 438 Fifth Avenue, Suite 100, Pelham, New York 10803. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. # 61609 BURGERIM OF WESTCHESTER LLC. Filed 2/28/18 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: c/o USA Corporate Services Inc., 19 W 34th St Suite 1018, New York, NY 10001 Purpose: all lawful # 61616 RLS Fintech, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/12/18. Office in Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC: 3179 Arbour Lane, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Purpose: any lawful purpose. # 61635
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