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Brownfield site cleared for Tuckahoe hotel COMMUNITY OPPONENTS CONTINUE LEGAL FIGHT BY ALESSIA FORNI aforni@westfairinc.com

lans for a $31 million hotel and restaurant on a former brownfield site in Tuckahoe continue to move forward. Bill Weinberg, principal of Bilwin Development Associates LLC in Eastchester, said that the $7 million environmental cleanup of the former quarry and landfill at 109-125 Marbledale Road is substantially complete. “We’re close to 100 percent capped,” he said of the contamination on the 3.5-acre property. Weinberg’s company is developing a five-story, 153room Marriott Springhill Suites hotel on the property, along with a 6,000-square-foot standalone restaurant. The » TUCKAHOE

A rendering of the Marriott Springhill Suites hotel expected to open this year on Marbledale Road in Tuckahoe. An environmental cleanup of the brownfield site, shown in inset photo, is nearly complete. Photo by Aleesia Forni.

Law firm sues Mount Vernon for unpaid bills ‘INTRAMURAL SPAT,’ MAYOR’S ‘SHEER SPITE’ BLAMED FOR NONPAYMENTS

BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfairinc.com

law firm has sued Mount Vernon and Mayor Richard Thomas for not paying legal bills and has notified the City Council that it can no longer represent it. Silverberg Zalantis LLP, of Tarrytown, is demanding

$42,120 for unpaid bills going back to 2015, according to the lawsuit filed on Dec. 26 in Westchester Supreme Court. The complaint names Comptroller Maureen Walker and the city council, but the allegations focus squarely on Thomas. The mayor has refused to sign checks for legal payments, the complaint states, “due to perceived slights against him by other city officials and out of sheer spite.” “An intramural spat between government officials,” the firm said, “is not a valid basis for refusing to pay valid invoices.” Thomas in a written statement to the Business Journal said the problem lies with Walker,

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whom he accused of selectively making payments to vendors, including other law firms. “This is how and why Mount Vernon

has developed a bad reputation to do business with,” he said. Thomas foreshadowed that position in a Nov. 22 letter to Walker to justify withholding his signature on a check to Silverberg Zalantis. “Only one politically connected law firm is being compensated,” he said, while “numerous attorneys have been retained by the city of Mount Vernon on a multitude of actions and they have yet to be paid.” Silverberg Zalantis has represented the city council since 2015, mostly on land use and zoning matters. It charges $300 an hour for partners, $180 to $220 for associates and $75 for paralegals. The complaint traces the » LAW FIRM

Eight paths to better PR in 2018 BY FILOMENA FANELLI

uccessfully opening the doors of a new business, adding another location, growing a product line, building on your B-to-B firm’s market position or securing more community support for your not-for-profit — these are all scenarios in which smart public relations and marketing can add value — and lots of it. Following are eight strategies you can employ to spread the word about what your business or organization is up to.

Bring in the experts, early and often. Seek advice from established

professionals early on. You would not trust your open-heart surgery to a first-year med student, nor should you ask a novice to promote your company. Having knowledgeable advisors in place from the start can get your big news in front of the right audiences right away, bringing in early customers and keeping the excitement going long after your grand opening or first contract. Consider working with a PR agency for its “hit-the-ground-running” expertise or engage a communications consultant to develop a framework to implement. Planning is key and no tactic should be executed without an end goal in mind. Get on the radar of the VIPs. If you’re marking a business milestone such as an anniversary or other noteworthy growth, an on-site event is a great way to bring the community and your current and future clients together. Set the event up for success by booking the date well in advance and align with business and community organizations to help turn your day into a big deal. Send a ‘save the date’ letter or email to VIPs and elected officials whom you’d like to have on hand well in advance, since their calendars book up fast. Give important people, such as the mayor, an active or speaking role in your event, so they will have even more reason to attend.

Build out your social profile and commit to it. Think about where your ideal customer is likely to be engaged on social media and be there. Whether it’s Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn, wherever they are, create a content-rich social media profile on that platform or platforms. Then, establish a posting schedule and strate�y and commit to it. Remember, it’s better to maintain one site well than to have three neglected profiles, so be realistic about what you can han-

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dle. Monitor all pages you create or sites you’ve posted reviews on to respond to comments in a timely fashion and enter into real-time dialogues with customers. Their input can be enlightening and invaluable, if you listen. Announce news regularly. Just because there are lots of great things going on does not mean the media will know about them or cover them. If your CEO wins an industry award, for instance, announcing it in a professionally written press release with a high-resolution photo would be the best way to get the word out. Similarly, the launch of a new division or opening of a new local hot spot could be shared widely with the media, while seasonal stories or trends may be best announced through a solitary pitch to an appropriate reporter, any of which could lead to media coverage. With the aforementioned public relations professional by your side (or on speed dial), you’ll be able to discern what warrants a press release or pitch letter and what may be better shared on social media or a blog. Get your lens in focus. Having professional photographs on hand, including headshots of key executives, is a must for any business. An iPhone is nice in a pinch, but should not be the sum of your photography repertoire. Sharp, high-resolution images that are composed well with just-right lighting and backdrops set your business up for social media shares, press release pick-ups and a take-us-seriously vibe. The investment requires a small slice of the marketing budget, but truly matters. Consider hiring a professional who knows your industry or community well and leave the stress of capturing the perfect shot to them.

Enlist influencers and forge alliances. Today’s world moves fast

and the everyday customer can be paparazzi. Think of how often you see people snapping selfies or photographing their food or vacation destinations. Or of how a review and comments on sites such as Google, TripAdvisor or Yelp can color your opinion of a business before you’ve ever set foot in the door. Developing relationships with trade and regional journalists and key industry influencers can help further your public relations efforts and position you or your business as a thought leader. Don’t just make an ask; comment on, like or follow them on social media to support their efforts in an authentic way.

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Aligning with interest groups can allow you to reach new spheres of inﬂuence and attract customers who might not have engaged with your business otherwise. — Filomena Fanelli

Think beyond the obvious. Get creative when it comes to promoting your business. Aligning with interest groups can allow you to reach new spheres of influence and attract customers who might not have engaged with your business otherwise. For example, live music events or not-for-profit benefits can suddenly bring music fans or community-minded people through your door and engaging with your business. I’ve seen companies attract crowds with a brunch event, and a local business secure a feature news story, thanks to becoming a collection site for hurricane victims in Puerto Rico.

Realize it’s not a one-and-done proposition. Increasing your vis-

ibility and minding your reputation is not something that’s done once, then put on the back burner. Marketing should be an ongoing effort that you spend regular time and resources on. Encourage new and repeat clients and customers by consistently and clearly reaching out to your audiences and continually assessing what’s working, and what isn’t. Your bottom line depends on it. Here’s to getting the word out! Filomena Fanelli is the CEO and founder of Impact PR & Communications Ltd., a public relations �irm and certi�ied women’s business enterprise based in Poughkeepsie. She can be reached at 845-462-4979 or at �ilomena@ prwithimpact.com.

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Investors sue White Plains developer over NYC projects BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfairinc.com

everal investors have sued companies run by White Plains developer Michael Paul D’Alessio for allegedly stopping payments on three midtown Manhattan condo projects. The investors are demanding that they be allowed to inspect the books and records for the projects so that they can trace the use of funds and understand why debt on the properties has increased. They fear “that there has been a gross misuse of funds,” according to one of three lawsuits filed on Dec. 22 in Westchester Supreme Court, and unless they can review the books now, “it might be too late to seek appropriate relief.” D’Alessio is the head of

Michael Paul Enterprises LLC in White Plains. The firm has a 25-year record of building and managing commercial and residential projects, according to its website. “My only response,” D’Alessio told the Business Journal, “is that all of the allegations are false and have no basis. I look forward to my day in court to open the books and records.” D’Alessio set up several limited liability companies in 2015 and 2016, named after project locations: 145-147 E. 62nd St., 163-165 E. 62nd St. and 184 E. 64th St. Project costs, according to the complaints, were supposed to total $90.2 million. The investors contributed $3.66 million. Rella Fogliano, who as head of the MacQuesten Cos. in Pelham is also a developer, put in $1 million. Other investors include Joseph Breda, at

the MacQuesten address, $300,000; Attis Properties, Harrison, whose CEO is Gary Gross, $300,000; Marilyn Shendell, New Rochelle, $200,000; and East 64th Street Realty Partners, $1.86 million. No address or names were disclosed for Realty Partners. The lawsuits, all filed by Manhattan attorneys Tab K. Rosenfeld and Steven M. Kaplan, make essentially the same claims. Investors were promised returns of 10 percent to 16 percent per year and quick repayment of principal. At some point, payments stopped and D’Alessio cited “liquidity” issues. The $19.9 million project at 145-147 E. 62nd St., for example, consisted of buying a townhouse, gutting it and building six stories with eight condominiums. Fogliano, Shendell and Attis contributed $700,000. The private placement

My only response is that all of the allegations are false and have no basis. — Michael P. D’Alessio memorandum promised a 10 percent annual return on equity and return of capital contributions within 24 months, the complaint states. But the memo did not disclose that the property was occupied by tenants who are protected by rent control regulations or that demolition and renovations

could not begin until the tenants moved out. Project costs were supposed to be fixed, the complaint states, and D’Alessio guaranteed he would cover cost overruns. But instead, his company allegedly secured additional funding for the project. In November, investors were told for the first time that the property was rent-controlled. It was suffering from a liquidity problem, the complaint states, had a $43,000 negative cash flow and would continue to run deficits. The $46.8 million project at 163-165 E. 62nd included the purchase of three townhouses, to be demolished and replaced with a seven-story building with 10 condominiums. Attis, Breda, Fogliano and Shendell invested $1.1 million. They were promised a 16 percent annual return and repay-

ment of the principal in 24 months. The investors were told in November that the project was only 20 percent done but liquidity problems caused by delays and litigation had resulted in cost overruns. The $23.4 million, six-story, five-condominium project at 184 E. 64th has been completed, D’Alessio said. East 64th Street Realty Partners invested $1.86 million in that project. It claims that the debt on the project nearly doubled to $22 million, without explanation. The developer, the complaint states, was supposed to invest nearly $23.5 million but failed to do so. The complaints contend that project funds were either commingled with funds for other D’Alessio companies or were used to make preferential equity payments.

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Supporters & opponents on GOP tax reform From the Editor: Following are three responses, from state and county business group leaders and the former Fairfield County business executive who heads the U.S. Small Business Administration, on the federal Tax Cuts & Jobs Act adopted by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump in December. The Business Council of Westchester’ response was included in a letter to New York’s congressional delegation sent before the law’s adoption.

HEATHER C. BRICCETTI, THE BUSINESS COUNCIL OF NEW YORK STATE:

The tax reform package corrects years of inequity

by putting America’s corporate tax rate on more equal footing with the rest of the world’s developed countries. It also relieves tax burdens on our nation’s small businesses and lowers tax rates for all income levels. It is welcome news that the majority of New Yorkers will see tax cuts beginning next year. Unfortunately, the loss of full state and local tax deductibility (SALT) means high earners in high-tax states like ours will see their overall tax burden increase significantly, with potential adverse consequences for the state’s economy. Our state’s budget will also be impacted, as the departure of even a small number of high earners will have a neg-

ative impact on state revenues. Given these uncertainties and already forecasted state budget deficits, it is time for New York’s leaders to take a hard look at our spending relative to other states. There is no reason why our Medicaid expenses should exceed those of Texas and Florida combined. Similarly, we need to reassess our education spending and determine why our state is one of the leaders in per-pupil spending, yet falls toward the middle and bottom of the pack in most assessments. Lawmakers must also look at areas where we have policies that stifle economic growth, innovation and job creation. Reforming items like the Scaffold Law, prevailing wage mandates and others will allow our state to blunt the impact of the coming loss in personal income tax revenue and put us on more equal footing with other states. We also call on our leaders at the state and national levels to demand

New York receive more of its fair share of federal spending. Currently, we are a donor state, contributing nearly $50 billion more in taxes than we receive. This tax reform legislation will make that disparity even worse. New York has many great things to offer. From world-class public and private higher education institutions, a diverse workforce, abundant water resources, and much more — we are well-positioned to compete against our fellow states. All we need to do is stop getting in our own way. Heather C. Briccetti is president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State Inc.

JOHN RAVITZ, THE BUSINESS COUNCIL OF WESTCHESTER:

The BCW has consistently urged Congress to reform and simplify the tax code, which puts countless burdens and regulations on the backs of New York businesses. True tax reform will only help increase economic growth in our state and will

give much-needed relief to taxpayers. Unfortunately the current tax reform bill that is being debated in the Senate/House Conference Committee would not help stimulate New York’s economy, in fact, by eliminating the deduction for state income taxes (SALT) and the deduction for local property taxes, we would be taking a major step backwards. We cannot afford to have policies in place that will make New York less attractive to businesses. If that happens, New York will be at a severe disadvantage, which will prevent us from recruiting and retaining the businesses that will create jobs for the next generation of New Yorkers. John Ravitz is The Business Council of Westchester’s executive vice president and COO.

LINDA MCMAHON, SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION:

As the first major update to the tax code since 1986, passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a monumen-

tal achievement that can serve as an inspiration for every American who has ever dreamed of opening a small business. As I’ve traveled around the country, small business owners have repeatedly told me that they want lower taxes, less burdensome regulations and a simplified tax code. The bill successfully delivers in these areas and upholds the commitment that the President made to the American people to promote pro-growth economic policies. I am confident that small business owners across the country will see increased opportunities for the development and expansion of their businesses in the upcoming years as a result of this important legislation. I applaud Congress for their hard work and thank President Trump for placing such a high priority on issues that matter to small business owners. SBA Administrator Linda McMahon is the co-founder and former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. in Stamford.

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91,000-square-foot hotel is expected to open its doors later this year. For more than a century, the site functioned as a marble quarry until it ceased operation in 1930. It then served for 20 years as a landfill and industrial waste dump before it was home to an auto repair and storage shop. Soil and groundwater samples taken by the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) found that a number of wastes had contaminated the property during that time, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and polychlorinated biphenyls. Weinberg said the contaminated materials on the site have since been removed and the hotel’s foundation has been laid along with storm water and drainage systems. “All the unattractive components have been done,” he said, adding that “when we get a break in this weather,” the site will see more vertical construction. The Tuckahoe Planning Board approved a site plan for the project by a 3-2 vote in October 2016. Village officials required that Bilwin Development adhere to requirements of the state’s brownfield program and with a community air monitoring program. HydroEnv ironmental Solutions Inc., a Somers environmental consulting

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dispute to early 2016 when Thomas sued Walker and the city council for trying to fire certain mayoral appointees, refusing to pay employees, issuing checks without his signature and other allegations. The city’s corporate counsel represented Thomas, so city council authorized Silverberg Zalantis to act on its behalf. Thomas vetoed the resolution and the council overrode the veto.

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and services firm hired by Bilwin Development, is conducting the remediation work, which is overseen by the DEC and state Department of Health. The village of Tuckahoe also contracted with HDR Inc., an Omaha environmental consulting firm, which must approve all work being done on the site. “We monitored all the air during the remediation and there were no incidents at all,” Weinberg said of the cleanup that began in January 2017. The planning board’s decision to approve the project met with backlash from some members of the community. The Marbledale Road Environmental Coalition, a community group, circulated an online petition last year that called for the village to “review, reconsider and rescind” its decision. That petition has since gained more than 1,300 signatures. “We’re continuing to watch this project closely,” said John Rabius, vice president of the Marbledale Road Environmental Coalition. The planning board’s decision was also challenged in court by Rabius and eight other Tuckahoe residents who in November 2016 filed a lawsuit against the village planning board, building inspector, the DEC and state Health Department and Bilwin Development. In May, a judge denied a petition from the group for a preliminary injunction to stop remediation work on the site. A final

“For this firm to take action against the city of Mount Vernon constitutes a conflict of interest,” Thomas said in a letter to the council explaining his veto. “The city council must identify a law firm that does not have a history of working for the city and is not privy to information pertaining to the operations of the city.” Acting Justice Robert A. Neary dismissed all but one of the mayor’s demands in his lawsuit and all of the counterclaims. He directed the city council and the comptroller

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The big fear among people that was spurred by these groups was the remediation process, and it went without a glitch, and it’s now a better site. — Bill Weinberg

While Mount Vernon has given us a volume of work, getting paid has been an unending struggle which has reached the point of absurdity.

ruling on the opponents’ legal challenge to the project is still pending. “We don’t see any merit or have any fears about that lawsuit,” Weinberg said. “The big fear among people that was spurred by these groups was the remediation process, and it went without a glitch, and it’s now a better site.” According to the development company, the hotel project will create 120 construction jobs and 110 permanent jobs and generate additional tax revenue. Bilwin Development was approved for $1.4 million in financial incentives by the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency in 2014, including $1.2 million in sales tax exemptions and a $200,000 mortgage recording tax exemption.

A number of hotels have been built throughout Westchester County in the years since the Tuckahoe project was first proposed, including the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Yonkers-Westchester on Tuckahoe Road and Courtyard Yonkers by Marriott on Executive Boulevard. But Weinberg said there continues to be overwhelming and unmet demand for lodging in the county. “There’s been a dearth of hotels in southern Westchester,” he said. “There are no hotels in Bronxville, no hotels in Eastchester.” The hotel, Weinberg said, is expected to attract business travelers, tourists and visitors attending weekend weddings or other special events. The site’s proximity to

a number of major highways, the Tuckahoe and Crestwood Metro-North train stations and educational institutions like Sarah Lawrence College and Iona College also make it an ideal location for the construction of a hotel, said Weinberg. “It’s a really convenient spot,” he said. “It’s a great little village, and it will be a great added bonus for the whole area.” The developer is keeping his options open for the operator of the restaurant that will sit beside the new hotel. “There are interested parties, but I haven’t even given it any thought,” Weinberg said, adding that his focus has been on the remediation work and hotel. “That’s just because our plate has been pretty full.”

to cease issuing checks without Thomas’ signature. Now Thomas is accused of refusing to sign checks approved by the city council and the comptroller. “All of the checks were cut and issued and signed by her,” said Jaevon Boxhill, Mount Vernon deputy comptroller, speaking on behalf of Walker, whose term in office ended on Dec. 31. “They were sent to the mayor and he refused to honor them.” No one from the city council responded to a

request for comment. Silverberg Zalantis said the city owes $26,276, including interest, for representing the council against Thomas. It also claims the city has not paid for work on miscellaneous issues going back to 2015, advice on The Pointe urban renewal project, work on the “Third Street matter” and advice on the “Wartburg matter.” In all, the firm claims unpaid bills totaling $42,120, with interest accruing at 18 percent yearly or $552 a month. Thomas pledged to

work with the new comptroller and new city council members “to repair Mount Vernon’s damaged credit” and make the city “business friendly again.” Silverberg Zalantis notified the city council on Oct. 4 that it will no longer work on any matters until it receives full payment on all invoices. “While Mount Vernon has given us a volume of work,” the firm said, “getting paid has been an unending struggle which has reached the point of absurdity.”

IN THE VALLEY

Cuomo wants $34M and new name for Stewart Airport A $34 million proposal by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo would bring a number of changes to Stewart International Airport in Orange County, including a new name. The governor called on the Port Authority to approve the investment, which would rebrand the airport as New York International at Stewart Field. Cuomo said the airport’s name “does not communicate to travelers and visitors booking flights to the region where the airport is geographically located.” The name change, he said, will help attract passengers to the region and increase its name recognition. “By transforming Stewart Airport into a state-of-the-art transportation destination, we are providing an inviting gateway to the region and supercharging an economic engine for the entire mid-Hudson Valley,” Cuomo said. “This international transportation hub will provide a worldclass passenger experience, attract new visitors and businesses and continue to move the mid-Hudson Valley forward.” The initiative, which was unveiled as part of the governor’s 2018 State of the State address, also included the construction of a permanent U.S. Customs and Border Protection federal inspection station. Norwegian Air began offering trans-Atlantic flights from the airport in June and July with service to Ireland and Scotland, which was expected to generate $36 million in economic activity and create 230 jobs in the region. The expanded inspection station would add nearly 20,000 square feet of space to the existing terminal and “support continued passenger volume growth from these new international flights and increase bookings,” Cuomo said. Construction of the inspection station is expected to be complete by 2021. The proposed investment would also include bus service connecting the airport to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. The governor also called on the Port Authority to seek requests for proposals to construct a solar carport parking area at the airport that would be built, installed, owned, operated and maintained by the developer. Construction of the $7 million, privately financed solar project is expected to last one year. — Aleesia Forni

Lower Hudson Valley unemployment rate up in November

he lower Hudson Valley unemployment rate has increased over last year’s numbers, even as the total number of jobs in the seven-county region has increased, according to state Department of Labor data. The region’s 4.5 percent unemployment rate for November is up from 4.1 percent in November 2016 and 4.3 percent last month. The state labor report estimates 1.08 TWB Gordon million people in the lower Hudson Valley WCBJ region were employed in November. That’s 7.375” w x 7.125” h up about 1 percent from the 1.06 million 10/30/17 people in November 2016. But the number of people unemployed in the region also grew. The region reported 51,500 unemployed people in November, compared with 45,200 in November 2016 and 49,000 in October 2017.

Among the region’s seven counties, Westchester County tied with Orange County for the second highest unemployment rate, at 4.6 percent. Sullivan County’s 5.2 percent was highest, while Dutchess County was lowest with 4.3 percent. Westchester’s 4.6 percent unemployment rate is up from 4.1 percent in November 2016 and 4.4 percent in October. The lower Hudson Valley region saw the greatest year-over-year job growth in the education and health services sector and financial activities sector, which gained 3.3 percent and 2.9 percent in total employment, respectively. The lower Hudson Valley lost the most jobs compared with a year ago in the information and manufacturing sectors, where total jobs were down 3.8 percent and 1.1

percent, respectively. The region’s unemployment rate was equal to the overall state rate. Unemployment in New York overall is flat from November 2016 numbers and down 0.1 percent from October. The U.S. unemployment rate of 3.9 percent is down from 4.4 percent a year ago. The highest unemployment rates among the region’s cities were in Mount Vernon, 6.3 percent; Newburgh, 5.7 percent; and Yonkers, 5.4 percent. The lowest unemployment among the region’s cities were in White Plains, 4.2 percent; and Middletown, 5 percent. The state’s area unemployment rates are calculated with a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics model, which uses a monthly survey of approximately 3,100 households in New York. The state’s private sector job count, meanwhile, is based on a payroll survey of 18,000 New York employers, also conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. — Ryan Deffenbaugh

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WESTCHESTER COUNTY

THE LIST: Commercial Developers

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Listed alphabetically.

The Baker Companies

1 W. Red Oak Lane, White Plains 10604 461-9000 • thebakercompanies.com

Cappelli Organization

7 Renaissance Square, Fourth floor, White Plains 10601 769-6500 • icappelli.com

Covington Development LLC 322 Clock Tower Commons, Brewster 10509 845-279-9565 • covington-development.com

Mark Baker, president properties@thebakercompanies.com 1966

Louis Cappelli, Bruce Berg 1982

Jim Diamond jdiamond@dpmgt.com 1995

Ginsberg Development Cos.

Martin Ginsberg, principal info@gdcllc.com 1964

100 Summit Lake Drive, Suite 235, Valhalla 10595 747-3600 • gdcllc.com

Lashins Development Corp. 80 Business Park Drive, Armonk 10504 273-5200 • NA

Mack-Cali Realty Corp. *

210 Hudson St., Suite 400, Jersey City, N.J. 07311 732-590-1010 • mack-cali.com

National Realty & Development Corp.

3 Manhattanville Road, Suite 202, Purchase 10577 694-4444 • nrdc.com

Robert Martin Company LLC

100 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford 10523 592-4800 • robertmartincompany.com

RPW Group Inc.

Robert P. Weisz info@rpwgroup.com 1979

Simone Development Cos.

Joseph Simone NA 1960

1250 Waters Place, Bronx 10461 718-215-3000 • simdev.com

Steven Wise Associates *

46 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge 10576 561-0218 • NA

Steven Wise Patrick Carino patrick.carino@gmail.com 2004

Westmont Land Ventures LLC

Marc Samwick marc@benchmarkpg.com 2001

Westrock Development LLC

Jason Friedland jfriedland@westrockdevelopment.com 2001

3 Barker Ave., Sixth floor, White Plains 10601 231-8080 • NA

440 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite N-503, Harrison 10528 751-4000 • westrockdevelopment.com

William A. Kelly & Co. 87 Bedford Road, Katonah 10536 232-3191 • wakellyco.com

189,329

Stone Mountain, Ga.

55 apartment buildings

Yonkers

Edward W. Kelly Charity Kelly wakelly@wakellyco.com 1933

13 2

25 25

25, multifamily Full-development services housing

40 10

Site selection, acquisition, construction, management

70 10

100

10 20

100

More than 20 $100

60,000

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10, Development, construction, leasing residential and management

Development, acquisitions, entitlement, property operations/management, leasing and marketing, construction, project management and legal services 30, Development, acquisition residential and adaptive reuse

Acquisition, development, brokerage

40, Ownership, management, general residential contracting, construction management

50 20

10, Commercial development and holding, residential residential development and sale

Real Estate investment and development

38 0

Acquisition, development and advisory services

20 30

Development

$1 to $20 100

This list is a sampling of commercial developers serving the region. If you would like to include your company in our next list, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com. * Company is not located in the area but serves the region. NA Not available. WND Would not disclose.

90% Construction, development and residential asset management

WND

North Salem

Acquisitions and development

Leading owner, manager, and developer 100, of urban waterfront, transit-based office multifamily properties and luxury multi-family communities in the northeast

White Plains

other

365 apartment Worchester, NA homes and Mass. 10,000 feet of retail space

1 million

Services provided

100, Construction, leasing, residential management and sales

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Robert F. Weinberg, Timothy M. Jones and Greg A. Berger tjones@rmcdev.com 1957 Lisa Rosenshein lrosenshein@rosensheinassocs.com 1958

800 Westchester Ave., Suite N601, Rye Brook 10573 285-1700 • rpwgroup.com

Stamford, Conn.

John G. Orrico NA nationalrealty@nrdc.com 1963

Rosenshein Associates

700 S. Barry Ave., Mamaroneck 10543 698-3600 • rosensheinassocs.com

650 apartments and 50,000 space feet of retail space

Edward A. Lashins, Eric M. Lashins eric@lashinsdevelopment.com 1944

Michael J. DeMarco Ilene Jablonski info@mack-cali.com 1949

Project cost range (in million)

Harold Lepler Larry Nadel info@covingtondevelopment.com 1980

Diamond Properties LLC

333 N. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco 10549 773-6249 • dpmgt.com

Locality

retail

Square footage

Construction classification percentages

office

Largest project under construction

industrial

Top local executive(s) Contact person Email address Year company established

hotel

Name Address Area code: 914, unless otherwise noted Website

Construction management, general contracting, turn-key packages, designbuild services, site work, excavation, construction

We Build Commercial Developments

The Club at Briarcliff Manor, Briarcliff Manor, NY

Proposed New PepsiCo R&D Building, Valhalla, NY

Loweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Improvement Center, Yorktown, NY

Resorts World Catskills, Monticello, NY

We Build Everything "Socially responsible building and employment practices that empower and enhance families and communities." Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley, Inc.

Building Contractors Association of Westchester & The Mid-Hudson, Inc.

Construction Advancement Institute of Westchester & Mid-Hudson, Inc. CLEAN WATER

PUBLIC WORKS

Association Headquarters Ross J. Pepe, President

629 Old White Plains Rd. Tarrytown, NY 10591

(914) 631-6070

Fax: (914) 631-5172 Email: ross@cicnys.org www.caiwestchester.org

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IN COURT

BY MICHAEL GUBERTI

Mail fraud defendant spends another holiday in jail BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfairinc.com

ruce Lewis has spent his second Christmas in jail, having been declared a flight risk and danger to the community, as he prepares to fight a mail fraud charge, despite having been denied the right to represent himself in court. “I’m so sad I can’t stop crying,” Lewis wrote in a Dec. 26 letter to U.S. District Court in White Plains. The government, he said, is using his beliefs to “discredit me, defame me, persecute me, deny me bail.” Lewis, 66, was arrested four days before Christmas 2016 on a charge of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and is being held in Westchester County Jail. He and four co-defendants operated a business called the Terra Foundation, formerly the Pillow Foundation, in Valhalla. They offered homeowners a way to reduce or eliminate mortgage debts but allegedly filed phony documents. The co-defendants were all released on bail last year. From 2011 to 2012, the indictment states, they filed nearly 60 mortgage discharge papers with county clerks on loans worth $33 million. Lewis was accused of signing discharges as an authorized representative of the financial institutions. Terra Foundation charged a monthly fee for audits and other services that were never done, the government said. In April, Lewis fired his court-appointed attorney. “I have realized I cannot have any corporeal attorney due to a private contract already in existence,” he wrote to his lawyer. He identified the contract as being with “I, me myself.” That prompted U.S. District Judge Nelson S.

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I’m so sad I can’t stop crying. — Bruce Lewis

Roman to question whether Lewis was mentally competent to represent himself in court and to appoint attorney Domenick J. Porco to assist Lewis. The judge ordered a psychological evaluation. Cheryl Paradis, a psychologist, met with Lewis and determined that he was not currently suffering from a mental disease or defect that rendered him incompetent. Roman then ruled that Lewis was competent, but denied his request to represent himself. The judge expressed concerns about inaccurate pronouncements on the law, “continuous ramblings when asked very specific questions” and illogical statements by the defendant. “So is it your opinion,” Roman asked Lewis at a May hearing, “that you’re assisting President Trump in bringing down and paying down the national debt?” “Yeah,” Lewis responded. “I plan to bring the national debt down by $3 trillion.” Given the complexity of the case at this stage, allow-

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ing Lewis to defend himself “would be akin to allowing legal malpractice to occur,” Roman ruled. He left open the possibility that Lewis could represent himself in a later phase of the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael D. Maimin has asked Roman to reconsider his ruling. The judge’s concerns strongly counsel against Lewis representing himself, Maimin wrote. But absent an inability due to mental illness and given his awareness of the consequences of his decision, he is entitled under the Sixth Amendment to defend himself without assistance of an attorney. “Although a defendant may conduct his own defense ultimately to his own detriment,” he quoted a legal precedent, “his choice must be honored out of that respect for the individual which is the lifeblood of the law.” On Dec. 1, Lewis renewed his request to be released from jail on bail. He argued that he is old and in poor health and that he is committed to fighting the charge. He said a diplomat from GuineaBissau would lend him an apartment in New York City and offer him a position as an attorney. He noted that in a previous federal case he was granted release on $100,000 bail. Lewis is a flight risk, the government said, because he considers himself a “sovereign citizen” to whom the laws do not apply. He has failed to comply with numerous state bench warrants. He has no contacts in the community and no real proof of a place to stay. He is a danger to the community, the government said, because of a criminal history that includes drug cases, a carjacking, larceny, theft and robbery. Roman denied the request for bail on Dec. 20, one year after Lewis was jailed. “It is a mystery why I am being treated as if I of all beings is ‘Public Enemy No. 1,’” Lewis wrote from the county jail on the day after Christmas.

How to leverage the most important social media trends in 2018

ith 2018 arrived, let’s look at the most significant trends emerging in one of the fastest-moving industries in the world: social media. The dominant form of media consumption comes via your cell phone, demanding that you create mobile-friendly content. For anyone with a website not yet optimized for mobile viewing, please convert your formatting quickly. Swift implementation of high-performing tactics will crown the winners of social media in 2018. So, which strategies should you implement?

1. Leverage Stories (the new Posts) & Groups (the new Pages)

Stories are quickly becoming the new version of posts and groups are growing into what pages formerly were. This conversation centers around reach. Facebook and other social networks are continuing to reduce the number of people who see a business page’s organic posts. This development has been going on for years, annually prompting a flurry of articles touting something to the effect of, “Publishers See Another Decline in Reach On Facebook.” If you want to engage more people, use the ephemeral nature of Stories. These videos and images expire after 24 hours, instilling a sense of urgency if your audience wants to view the content. Instagram, a member of Facebook’s family of apps, achieved so much success with Stories that its parent company decided to bring them into its platform. Facebook Groups are the second piece of this strate�y. Their organic reach far surpasses that of Facebook Pages. This shift occurred when social networks decided to increase their advertising business, a goal achieved

by limiting the organic reach of regular content. Thus, business owners now need to pay more to reach a targeted audience. Your mindset is important here. If you choose to see this as a detriment to your business, you’ll have a pessimistic view of social media. A high performer views this asan opportunity to learn how to profit from paid advertising. You have access to the world’s most targeted ad platform. Now it’s about crafting creative material and follow-up sequences that convert the leads you’re paying for into clients. You might as well get used to this format as all social networks draw their primary source of revenue from advertising. So what role do Groups play? They still allow you to reach your community members via high organic reach. To build a sense of community on Facebook, create a Group as opposed to a Business Page. Use the latter to advertise to cold audiences and engage people already on your subscriber list, which brings us to the second strate�y.

2. Use paid advertising to reach your ideal customer

Every major social network allows you to advertise on a level of specificity not previously seen in advertising. If you’re running a special, you can show a Facebook Ad featuring the deal to your email subscribers and individuals who match their demographic profiles. You show a promotion to both your current customers and people with characteristics precisely like them. The results from such a campaign can give you a wealth of insights into how your offer appeals to different audiences. An ad format currently receiving stellar engagement comes via Facebook Messenger. As opposed to

asking for an email address or other information, the ad format prompts users to start a conversation with a business. The Messenger Ad can have a “Learn more” or “Apply now” button that prompts the person receiving your ad to send a message to your business. One of the goals of any outreach or advertising effort is to build a quality relationship and start a conversation. This format encourages potential leads to send their questions and comments to your business, epitomizing the goal of modern marketing. You can even build in a chatbot to respond to the lead as soon as they press “Send,” rewarding them with instant gratification. The message can read, “Thanks for contacting us! We’ll get back to you soon!”

3. Publish videos, especially live ones

Cisco projects that 82 percent of consumer internet traffic will be video by 2020. Will they be watching your videos or those of your nearest competitor? Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said, “Video is a megatrend, almost as big as mobile.” The content creators who consistently produce engaging, high-value videos will reap the benefits of this shift in consumer behavior. If you invert the word “now,” you get “won.” Take action now by installing these strategies into your promotional plan so you can win on social media in 2018. Michael Guberti is the founder of Smart Business People Services, a digital marketing agency that empowers entrepreneurs to grow their business, and co-founder of Guberti Giving Inc., a nonprofit organization that supports youth, single mothers and veterans. He can be reached at Michael@MichaelGuberti. com or at 914-722-6005.

HOSPITALITY Special Report

Municipalities see revenue boost in first year of hotel tax BY RYAN DEFFENBAUGH rdeffenbaugh@westfairinc.com

number of villages and towns in Westchester County won a long-fought battle a year ago when Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law on New Year’s Eve 2016 a series of bills that allowed 14 county municipalities to pursue a tax on hotel room bookings. A year later, a majority of those local governments have enacted the tax and have budgeted additional revenue from it. Municipalities such as Greenburgh had fought for the right to charge a 3 percent local occupancy tax for years, arguing the tax could help raise revenues from outof-town visitors, potentially reducing the burden on property taxpayers. Cuomo had vetoed a similar bill for a local hotel tax in 2015, arguing that the state has in the past only allowed the tax for cities and counties. The tax had been opposed by hotels in the county. It was lobbied against by the Westchester Hotel Association, which told the governor the taxes would only further burden hotels in a highly competitive metro New York market. John Ravitz, executive vice president of The Business Council of Westchester, said it’s hard to gauge the impact of the taxes so soon, but that the business group planned to work with the county hotel association to track longterm effects. Ravitz said the biggest concern in the hotel industry is not the loss of individual visitors as much as the potential loss of corporate clients and large meetings.

“What it’s going to affect are the corporations we have in Westchester County that during the course of the year might book a floor of rooms for consultants and staff from other parts of the country,” Ravitz said. “Or a trade association that might be doing any type of convention or trade show, because that’s where they’re going to get hit.” “The concern that folks in the hotel industry have is that if these organizations see that they’re going to be hit with this occupancy tax, they could look over the Mario Cuomo Bridge in Rockland County,” he said. A tax on the booking of hotel rooms is not new to Westchester. The county collects about $6.5 million yearly from its 3 percent tax on hotel room bookings. Several of Westchester’s cities — White Plains, Yonkers, New Rochelle and Rye — along with the village of Rye Brook, also already collect a 3 percent occupancy tax, which is charged on top of the county tax. White Plains, for example, expects to collect $1.2 million from its hotel occupancy tax for its fiscal year ending in June, according to its 2017-18 operating budget. Rye Brook, the first village in New York approved to charge a hotel occupancy tax, projected $650,000 in revenue from the tax in its 2017-18 fiscal year budget. Projections for both municipalities were up from estimates the year before. The bills signed by Cuomo in December 2016 cleared the way for additional municipalities in the county to pursue a 3 percent occupancy tax. Most of those 14 approved munici-

palities have already passed laws to implement the tax, though some municipalities without local hotels have held off. In Greenburgh, the hotel tax was approved unanimously in January 2017, with the tax taking effect in February. Town Supervisor Paul Feiner advocated for years for Greenburgh to be allowed to charge the tax. He said the town is on track to collect close to $1 million in hotel tax in its first year. The town is home to the Westchester Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott and Sheraton. “The hotel tax has been a big help to the town and has enabled the town to comply with the tax cap,” Feiner said in an email. “We appreciate the help the state gave us — giving the town the same revenue as other communities in Westchester that previously had the tax.” In Tarrytown, the village board approved the hotel tax at its first regular February meeting. In its 2017-18 budget, adopted in April, the village projected it would collect $350,000 from the tax, which took effect March 1. Elmsford approved the tax at a January board meeting and put it into effect March 1. The village is home to the Elmsford Motel and a Days Inn, both just off the Saw Mill River Parkway, and an Extended Stay America and Hampton Inn on Route 119. The village expected revenues of $300,000 from the tax in its 2017-18 budget, a number that Village Manager Michael Mills said Elmsford is on track to meet after two quarters.

The hotel tax also passed in Harrison, which has a Hyatt House and Renaissance hotel, both off Westchester Avenue. The tax, implemented in April, also applies to the Westchester Country Club, which has 72 guest rooms. Harrison Comptroller Maureen MacKenzie said the village and town collected about $160,000 from the tax in 2017. North Castle, which has a La Quinta Inn & Suites, adopted the hotel tax in February, with its implementation on March 1. The tax brought about $33,000 to the town in 2017, according to its 2018 budget outline. The Ardsley village board passed the tax in February. The village is home to Ardsley Acres Hotel and Apple Motor Inn. Ardsley’s 2017-18 budget, passed in the spring, forecasted about $85,000 in revenue from the tax, which took effect in March. The village of Mamaroneck, which has two motels, passed the hotel tax last year, but Village Manager Robert A. Yamuder said the village did not yet have estimates available on expected revenue. The village of Mount Kisco passed the tax in July, with a stipulation that the money raised from the tax go toward economic development in the village. The village’s only hotel is a 118-room Holiday Inn. The tax went into effect in

August. Village Manager Edward Brancati said the village collected about $30,000 in its first quarter with the 3 percent hotel room tax and expects to collect about $120,000 per year. Other villages and towns without hotels enacted the tax to prepare for new development projects expected to add hotel rooms. Dobbs Ferry approved the tax in February and put it into effect in April. While the village does not have a hotel, a Hilton Garden Inn is expected to open this year at Rivertowns Square, the mixed-use retail and residential complex under development along the Saw Mill River Parkway by a joint venture of Dobbs Ferry Capital Partners LLC and Saber Real Estate Advisors. With that hotel yet to open, the hotel tax was expected to increase revenues for the village by $25,000 in its 2017-18 budget. But with a full year in operation, the village has estimated the tax would bring in more than $100,000, according to estimates at its February board meeting. Tuckahoe, also a village without a hotel, approved a tax in September. A 153room Marriott Springhill Suites is expected to open sometime this year on Marbledale Road. Tuckahoe Village Administrator David Burke said the village has not yet projected revenue from the tax, as it is still planning its next 2018-19 fiscal year budget.

Other municipalities have held off on enacting a hotel tax. In Sleepy Hollow, Village Administrator Anthony Giaccio said the village lobbied for the tax in anticipation of a 140room boutique hotel that would be built as part of a nearly billion-dollar redevelopment of the former General Motors site in the village. But until that’s up and running, Giaccio said the village will hold off on consideration of the tax. Both Port Chester and Hastings-on-Hudson do not have hotels and haven’t adopted a hotel tax. Hastings-on-Hudson Village Manager Fran Frobel said the village would not benefit from the tax, but supported the home-rule request to help out municipalities that could benefit. For Port Chester, a 153room hotel was part of the plans for a $450 million redevelopment of the village’s former United Hospital campus by Starwood Capital Group. The village approved a zoning change to allow for the project last year, but Starwood has since put the property on the market. Irvington also did not pass a local hotel tax in 2017, but Village Administrator Lawrence Schopfer said the village will be considering passing one sometime this year. While Irvington has no hotels, Schopfer said the village would focus on the tax’s applicability to Airbnb and similar rental sites.

The Hyatt Place New York-Yonkers opened at Cross County Shopping Center in 2015.

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State travel & tourism sector rides economic wave BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfairinc.com

ravel and tourism jobs in New York typically rise and fall with the seasons, but the sector volatility conceals a larger pattern. Spending on travel and tourism reached a new high in 2016, at $65 billion. Employment and wages have grown two to three times faster than the overall state economy in recent years, and now the sector ranks in the top five statewide. Some of the explanations are obvious. New York City continues to be a popular destination. The city accounted for more than half of the sector’s 414,100 jobs in 2015, according to a 2017 state Department of Labor report,

and more than two-thirds of the wages. International travel is significant. More overseas travelers visited New York than any other state in 2016, including a growing cadre of middle-class Chinese. Less obvious are the economic, demographic and psychological components that bolster the industry. The sector is “income-elastic,” explained Department of Labor market analyst Kevin Jack. That means that when the economy grows, travel and tourism grow even faster. The underlying idea is that consumers have more discretionary income during an expansion, so they tend to increase spending on services. Nearly nine years of economic expansion has lifted tourism higher than the rest of the economy.

An aging population is the demographic component. As people accumulate wealth, they want to spend it. Some will save their money for the next generation, Jack said, but some “want to have fun.” The fun factor is directly linked to the demographic and psychological components. Older people are shifting their interests from accumulating goods to accumulating experiences. They want to check off their bucket lists, visiting the seven wonders of the world or, in the case of Jack’s parents, visit every U.S. capital. They see experience as something tangible. Instead of showing off a new car, they share Facebook images of themselves in front of the Taj Mahal. Travel and tourism also rely heavily on workers.

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Manufacturers, for instance, are replacing workers with mechanization. But service industries are built on offering personal attention. “People staying at a 4-star hotel expect to be taken care of by people,” Jack said, “not robots.” All these factors bode well for New York. International visitors and domestic travelers can get here easily to enjoy the allures of New York City or the idylls of the Hudson Valley. Hotels are at the center of leisure and entertainment, according to a Department of Labor report in August. From 2006 to 2016, the job count in New York hotels grew by 15,000 — more than 20 percent — to 88,000. Wages grew by almost $1.6 billion, or 63 percent, to $4.1 billion. Travelers spent more

than $19.3 billion on lodging in the state in in 2016. A total of 100 hotels were built. For every $100 that hotel guests spent on lodging, they spent another $221 at their destination. While the Big Apple gets a disproportionate slice of the revenues, the Hudson Valley gets a fair piece of the pie. The seven-county region supported 36,400 travel and tourism jobs in 2015, with an average annual wage of $31,200. Besides the big city, only Long Island did better. In the broader leisure and hospitality sector, the Hudson Valley supported an estimated 88,600 jobs in 2016, according to state labor data. That was an increase of 15,700 jobs, or 22 percent, since 2007. The lower Hudson Valley — Orange, Rockland and Westchester counties — saw job growth of 13,400 positions, or 27 percent, over the same period. Visitors to Westchester generated $1.8 billion in 2016, according to the coun-

ty, including $221.8 million in tax revenues. Proximity to New York City is a plus, Jack said. The region also has a lot of corporate travel. Woodbury Commons outlet mall in Orange County attracts busloads of international travelers on the hunt for bargains. West Point, Culinary Institute of America, Dia: Beacon and a slew of historic mansions have yearround attendance, said Johny Nelson, the state’s labor market analyst for the Hudson Valley. He said the Resorts World Catskills Casino is expected to employ about 1,400 people when it opens in February. Travel and tourism, however, have a notable downside. In a recession, income-elastic industries decline more sharply than the overall economy, as consumers shift from discretionary services to necessities. Until then, New York travel and tourism are riding an economic wave.

IN THE FAMILY

Farm-style hospitality grows on Hemlock Hill BY ALEESIA FORNI aforni@westfairinc.com

f you would have told Laura DeMaria that one day she’d become the third generation to farm the land that has been in her family for the better part of a century, she might have laughed in your face. Though DeMaria grew up on Hemlock Hill farm in Cortlandt Manor and spent her days serving as her father’s shadow as he carried out daily tasks, from erecting fences to feeding cattle, she had her eyes set on the big city. When the time came to carve out her own path, she went off to college and later landed a job with MTV in Manhattan, spending her days commuting to the office in Times Square and heading back to the farm each night. But it wasn’t long — six months, to be exact — before she realized her future was at Hemlock Hill. “This was where I wanted to be,” she said, gesturing to the open fields her family has owned for generations. The farm has been in the DeMaria family since 1939, when Laura’s grandfather, Bronx-born Nicolas J. DeMaria, fulfilled his citykid dream of farm ownership and purchased the 120acre property. After discovering the scores of hemlock trees that dotted his new land, DeMaria christened the farm Hemlock Hill. Laura’s father, John, took over the farm in 1957 after tragedy struck the family and the eldest DeMaria passed away. The Cornelleducated son expanded the farm’s operations to include a butcher shop and began selling products direct to consumers. Today, Hemlock Hill stands as one of the largest family-owned farms in the region. The DeMarias raise an assortment of live-

Laura DeMaria is the third generation of her family to operate Hemlock Hill farm in Cortlandt Manor. Photo by Aleesia Forni.

stock, from cattle and pigs to ducks and turkeys, along with fresh produce. “My father was pressured to sell this farm for years and went through hard times,” DeMaria said, “and now it’s really paying off.” Like her father before her, she is also looking for new opportunities for the farm. Hemlock Hill recently opened a newly renovated market that will serve customers year-round. The store sells a range of its all-natural, farm-raised meats, as well as its fresh produce and more than 200 local products. Another new addition to the farm is a food truck on the property, which features cheeseburgers, bacon and egg sandwiches and other dishes that incorporate Hemlock Hill meats and vegetables. “It’s just really unique here,” DeMaria said. “We are raising the livestock, we are processing the livestock, we are selling it direct to you all on the same farm.” Chefs in the region have taken notice. Dave DiBari, the man behind The Cookery in Dobbs Ferry, is a longtime customer, sourcing eggs, chicken and pork from the farm. Nearby eateries, including Peekskill Brewery and Birdsall House in Peekskill, are among two of the largest local restaurant partners. “Chefs love fresh meat, they have a thing against frozen meat, so this is really

going to open up a lot of opportunities to work with restaurants and small grocery stores to sell our meat,” DeMaria said. Renting out the property for special occasions is also something the farm plans to explore in the future. Already it has hosted a fall barbecue and turkey tasting for the Thanksgiving holiday. And to take advantage of the farm’s new, modern look, Hemlock Hill hosted a farm dinner in mid-December, offering guests a chance to sample some of its delicacies courtesy of Bonnie Briar Country Club chef Matthew O’Connor. “This is a beautiful location,” said DeMaria. “A lot of people want to have private events here. We’re open to it.” “It’s exciting. There’s so much opportunity, and everyone is so excited that we’re here.” And how does the elder DeMaria feel about all the changes coming to the farm? “There’s almost 50 years between my father and I, so that’s a huge generational gap,” said DeMaria, who lives in a quaint home just across a stone path from her father and the house she grew up in. “My dad is pretty progressive in the way he thinks. He gets it. He’s open to the change.” This is an edited version of an article first published in the December issue of WAG, the Business Journal’s sister publication.

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Empire Resorts adds executives for Catskills casino

E WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE THIS WAY?

mpire Resorts Inc. in Monticello has added two C-level officers to its executive team, one of whom will also serve as general manager of the gaming company’s Resorts World Catskills under construction in Sullivan County. The company said Jamie M. Sanko has been appointed chief accounting officer and Kevin D. Kline has been named chief operating officer. Kline also was named general manager of the $1.2 billion resort casino nearing completion in the town of Thompson.

Sanko most recently served as CFO of Genting Americas Inc. and was responsible for the financial oversight of Resorts World casino and resort properties in New York City, Miami, Las Vegas and Bimini in the Bahamas. Empire Resorts in April struck a licensing deal with Genting, a Malaysian conglomerate, to use the Resorts World and Genting branding for its Catskills development. Kline, a 25-year veteran of the gaming industry, most recently served as senior vice president and general manager of the Horseshoe

BY MARK STEVENS

ou’re likely starting the new year with a pocketful of resolutions. Why? Mostly because conventional wisdom holds that we’re supposed to make them. A long list of them. The more the better. But that’s really a bad idea! Now why would I say that? Three major reasons: 1. The vast majority of New Year’s resolutions are broken by February. Just ask your fitness club, pizza place and credit card company. A bunch of broken promises scattered all over the place. 2. Related to this, making promises that we don’t keep diverts our attention from the challenges and opportunities that could benefit greatly from our attention. 3. By breaking from the resolution fixation, we’re actually improving our lives by acting on issues that we intend to pursue and that have the ability to improve our situation. So what I suggest is that you transition from resolutions to “a resolution.” That is the one thing you’ve promised yourself you would do for years, but never took the step. One issue I’ve heard countless times over the past decade is: “My company has never really moved into the digital marketing age. Yes, we have a website and someone does social media for us, but I never see any tangible business coming from it. “I know we should be doing more but, we’ll, we just never get around to it!” Bingo. Getting up to speed and then ahead of the curve with digital marketing is a great “one resolution” for 2018,

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starting right now. (Yes, I founded and sold an exceptional marketing firm and remain an advisor to MSCO which can help you) but that’s not why I identified digital marketing as a key area of focus. I do so because the failure to act here, kills businesses. I’ve seen it a thousand times. The fact is, until you master: SEO AdWords Social Media You will be doing business with not one but both hands tied behind your back. You already know that: • The phones don’t ring as often as they used to. • Referral sources dry up. • Your website rarely produces quality leads. • Worst of all, much of the business that used to be yours is now going to your digital-savvy competitors. Look, this is simply an example of a meaningful promise for the new year. You can also get around to finally building a great sales team, finding a strong COO, acquiring a competitor, opening a new facility or introducing an innovative product. All are fine but the key things are to: • Identify one area of focus • Create a plan for executing on it • Back it with a budget • Select a starting deadline • Don’t let anything detail your plans Godspeed! Mark Stevens is CEO of Almost Science and author of the best seller Your Marketing Sucks , founder of the marketing firm MSCO where he remains an advisor. Contact Mark@almostscience.us.

Casino Cincinnati, overseeing the development and operations of the $450 million downtown casino. He previously served as assistant general manager for the Horseshoe Hammond Casino in Indiana and vice president of casino marketing for Harrah’s New Orleans and the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino Las Vegas. The project will include an 18-story hotel, an approximately 100,000-squarefoot casino gambling floor, a 2,500-seat event center, more than 10 restaurants and bars and a spa and fitness center. — John Golden

Genting adds to stake in Empire Resorts Kien Huat Realty, the Malaysian real estate company and international casino resorts developer that is the largest shareholder in Empire Resorts Inc., the Monticello racetrack operator and developer of Resorts World Catskills, has acquired an additional 1.38 million shares of Empire stock in exchange for an approximately $36.2 million promissory note held by the Genting Berhad company. The exchange, announced on Dec. 28 by Empire, was a condition of a $20 million loan the Sullivan County company obtained from the New York branch of Bangkok Bank PCL to finance its additional $9.9 million equity investment in the subsidiary developing the resort complex in the town of Thompson. The exchange was based on the volume-weighted average price of $26.21 for Empire’s common stock during the preceding 30-day period. Empire Resorts officials

A rendering of the casino in Sullivan County.

said the remaining balance of the Bangkok Bank loan will be available for the general corporate purposes of the company. Kien Huat also agreed to make available a $20 million loan to be used by Empire only for repaying the Bangkok Bank loan if Empire is not otherwise able to repay. With the exchange deal, Kien Huat extended for an additional year its agreement not to take private the NASDAQ-traded Empire Resorts without the prior approval of the majority of Empire’s minority shareholders and a majority of the disinterested directors of Empire. Empire officials said the going-private restriction now ends “on or about” February 2020. Empire Resorts officials announced that the opening date for the casino would

be moved up to mid-February instead of March 1. The early opening date will allow the casino to open on time for the Chinese Lunar New Year, responding to “global anticipation” for the casino, as Empire Resorts President and CEO Ryan Eller described it. The town of Thompson granted the casino a conditional certificate of occupancy on Dec. 28, which will allow Empire Resorts to train employees on the site. Town Supervisor William Rieber Jr. said the permit was “crucial to getting the casino ready for the business” by its projected Feb. 16 opening date. The casino hosted December job fairs in the region to help find employees to fill 1,400 positions by opening day. — John Golden and Ryan Deffenbaugh

Facts & Figures BANKRUPTCIES MANHATTAN X Contemporary LLC. 34 Third Ave., No. 182, New York 10003. Chapter 7, voluntary. Represented by Allen G. Kadish. Filed: Dec. 29. Case no. 17-13674mew.

POUGHKEEPSIE The Tap House Bar & Grill, Inc. 12 Schwehm Court, Pine Bush 12566. Chapter 7, voluntary. Represented by Michelle L. Trier. Filed: Dec. 29. Case no. 17-37188-cgm.

COURT CASES Commissioner of Social Security. Filed by Jose Angel Ruiz Sierra. Action: review of HHS decision (DIWW). Attorney: Daniel Berger. Filed: Dec. 29. Case no. 7:17-cv-10197-KMK. The County of Westchester. Filed by Osagyefo Essoen. Action: federal question– employment discrimination. Attorney: Eric Sanders. Filed: Jan. 2. Case no. 7:18-cv-00007. Discover Bank. Filed by Robert Rimberg. Action: Fair Debt Collection Act. Attorney not listed. Filed: Dec. 29. Case no. 7:17-cv-10209-KMK. Macintosh Linen & Uniform Rental Inc. Filed by the trustees of The National Retirement Fund. Action: E.R.I.S.A.– delinquent contributions. Attorney: Jennifer Oh. Filed: Jan. 3. Case no. 7:18-cv-00016-KMK. Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center. Filed by Antoinette LaFontant. Action: 1983 Civil Rights Act. Attorney: Michael Bruce Ranis. Filed: Jan. 3. Case no. 7:18-cv-00023.

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

DEEDS Above $1 million 100 Dorchester Road LLC, Long Island City. Seller: Nancy Glickenhaus, et al, Scarsdale. Property: 100 Dorchester, New Rochelle. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Dec. 26. 114 Birchall Drive LLC, Scarsdale. Seller: Bernice Harris, Riverdale. Property: 114 Birchall Drive, Scarsdale. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Dec. 26. 12 Herkimer LLC. Seller: Ellen Pack, et al, New York City. Property: 12 Herkimer St., Scarsdale. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Dec. 27. 24 Harvest LLC, Scarsdale. Seller: Anthony Cukras, et al, Scarsdale. Property: 24 Harvest Drive, Scarsdale. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Dec. 29. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Helene M. Greenberg, Elmsford. Property: 82 Hamilton Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $1 million. Filed Dec. 28. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Karl A. Scully, Mount Vernon. Property: 5 Audrey Lane, White Plains. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Dec. 29. Main Memorial Plaza LLC, New Rochelle. Seller: Miele Realty LLC, Vero Beach, Florida. Property: 519 Main St., New Rochelle. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Dec. 27. North Avenue East LLC, New Rochelle. Seller: 569 North Avenue LLC, Hopewell Junction. Property: 569 North Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $4.4 million. Filed Dec. 28. PPF SS 615 Fifth Avenue LLC, Melville. Seller: Lumiram Development Corp., Larchmont. Property: Fifth Avenue, Mamaroneck. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed Dec. 27. Twin Sycamore LLC, New York City. Seller: Richard Mulligan, Bedford Hills. Property: 388 Bedford Center Road, Bedford. Amount: $2.9 million. Filed Dec. 26. Willow Springs LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Willow Apartments LLC, Yonkers. Property: 133 Willow St., Yonkers. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Dec. 29.

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Below $1 million 168 Sears Avenue Corp., Purchase. Seller: Nicole Stern, Mahopac. Property: 186 Sears Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $205,000. Filed Dec. 27. 2 Scenic Drive LLC, New York City. Seller: Dean Smith, et al, South Salem. Property: 2 Scenic Drive, Lewisboro. Amount: $665,000. Filed Dec. 28. 4 Greenmeadow LLC, Eastchester. Seller: Monavar Enterprises Westchester Inc., Great Neck. Property: 42-44 Mount Vernon Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $400,000. Filed Dec. 27. Abirizk Real Estate Inc., Hastings-on-Hudson. Seller: Carol Ann Napolitano, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Property: Warren St., Greenburgh. Amount: $372,500. Filed Dec. 26. Acker and Li Mills Corp., New York City. Seller: Joy Sackey, Mount Vernon. Property: 724 S. Sixth Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $160,000. Filed Dec. 28. Acqua Capital LLC, White Plains. Seller: J. Henry Neale Jr., White Plains. Property: 418 Columbus Ave., Harrison. Amount: $530,000. Filed Dec. 28. C2GRE LLC, White Plains. Seller: Nan L. Elmore, et al, White Plains. Property: 1 Church St., Somers. Amount: $431,000. Filed Dec. 27. Cache LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Multiple Bless Ziad Family LLC, Yonkers. Property: 165 Willow St., Yonkers. Amount: $580,000. Filed Dec. 26. Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. Seller: Ted Novick, White Plains. Property: 66 Crisfield St., 3G, Yonkers. Amount: $405,893. Filed Dec. 27. Diplomat Property Manager LLC, New York City. Seller: Peter Paul Rosato, White Plains. Property: 140 Bruce Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $455,066. Filed Dec. 29. Lombardo McCarthy Powers and Company LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Martin Palomino, et al, Lynbrook. Property: 340 Locust St., Rye. Amount: $420,000. Filed Dec. 27.

Nepperhan Properties LLC, Yonkers. Seller: MG Michandi LLC, Yonkers. Property: 274 Morsemere Ave, Yonkers. Amount: $450,000. Filed Dec. 27. Samba Management Corp., Valhalla. Seller: JJRS Realty Associates LLC, Garden City. Property: 14 Church St., Ossining. Amount: $520,000. Filed Dec. 27. Spirelli 3545 LLC, Shrub Oak. Seller: Mary G. DeNardo Living Trust, Poughkeepsie. Property: 3545 Buckhorn St., Yorktown. Amount: $310,000. Filed Dec. 28. The Bank of New York Mellon. Seller: Jeffrey M. Binder, White Plains. Property: 20 Morris St., New Rochelle. Amount: $338,165. Filed Dec. 27. Town of Cortlandt, Cortlandt Manor. Seller: Mongoose Inc., et al, Massapequa. Property: Maple Ave., Cortlandt. Amount: $200,000. Filed Dec. 28. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Seller: Joe N. Milligan, et al, White Plains. Property: 287 Garden Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $562,048. Filed Dec. 28. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Seller: Nicholas Barone, White Plains. Property: 20 Villa St., Mount Vernon. Amount: $390,963. Filed Dec. 29.

FORECLOSURES CORTLANDT MANOR, 116 Dale Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: U.S. Bank Trust National Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: RAS Boriskin, 516-280-7675; 900 Merchants Concourse, Westbury 11590. Defendant: Alma Herbin. Referee: Michael Sirignano. Sale: Jan. 19, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: N/A. ELMSFORD, 116 Winthrop Ave. Apartment; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Gross Polowy LLC, 716-2041700; 1775 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville 14221. Defendant: Elton Archibald. Referee: Alfred John Delrey. Sale: Jan. 8, 10:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $568,828.16.

MOUNT VERNON, 290 Summit Ave. Two-family residence; lot size: .12 acre. Plaintiff: One West Bank FSB. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: Neville McLaren. Referee: Helene Greenberg. Sale: Jan. 8, 10:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $706,277.84. MOUNT VERNON, 353 S. Fifth Ave. Two-family residence; lot size: .12 acre. Plaintiff: HSBC Bank USA National Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd, Rochester 14624. Defendant: Pia Ellis. Referee: Carl Finger. Sale: Jan. 16, 2:30 p.m. Approximate lien: $706,907.50. MOUNT VERNON, 358 S. Seventh Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: .06 acre. Plaintiff: Wells Fargo Bank National Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Leopold & Associates PLLC, 914-219-5787; 80 Business Park Drive, Armonk 10504. Defendant: Victor Cox. Referee: Joseph Goubeaud. Sale: Jan. 11, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $100,145.80. NEW ROCHELLE, 10 Ninth St. Three-family residence; lot size: .16 acre. Plaintiff: Wells Fargo Bank National Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Gross Polowy LLC, 716-204-1700; 1775 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville 14221. Defendant: Ana Ospina. Referee: J. Henry Neale Jr. Sale: Jan. 11, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $616,295.59. OSSINING, 21 Overton Road. Single-family residence; lot size: .39 acre. Plaintiff: HSBC Bank USA National Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Gross Polowy LLC, 716-204-1700; 1775 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville 14221. Defendant: Juan Garcia. Referee: Sanjay Bhatt. Sale: Jan. 9, 12:30 p.m. Approximate lien: $864,916.92.

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PEEKSKILL, 138 Depew St. Single-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Leopold & Associates PLLC, 914-219-5787; 80 Business Park Drive, Armonk 10504. Defendant: Jamie Vivar. Referee: Dennis Krolian. Sale: Jan. 12, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $404,763.78. PEEKSKILL, 612 Harrison Ave., No. 614. Apartment; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: The Bank of New York Mellon. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: James Kostulas. Referee: Robert Hufjay. Sale: Jan. 8, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $707,177.47.

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GOOD THINGS From left: David J. Gentner, the Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson and Deacon Timothy Marshall.

From left: Liam Kell, his mother Melissa Kelly and the Rev. George Hafemann at the Kelly family home that was opened to the public for the Goshen Christmas House Tour.

WARTBURG’S PRESIDENT RECEIVES AWARD David J. Gentner, president and CEO of Wartburg, the senior residential and health care provider in Mount Vernon, has received the 2017 Humanitarian Award from The Grace-Ujamaa Development Corporations in Mount Vernon during its Village of Grace Awards Dinner.

He was honored for his vision and efforts in providing quality care. The Grace-Ujamaa Community Development Corporations provide support to those in need in the tristate area, with a focus on Westchester County. Gentner said, “The Grace-Ujamaa

Community Development Corporations have made such an impact, particularly in the area of affordable housing. On behalf of Wartburg, my friends and my family, I want to thank the awards dinner committee for what was a very special night.”

TOMPKINS FINANCIAL DONATES TO LIFTING UP

From left: Demingus Chamber, once a client at the Open Arms shelter, now its chef; Anahaita N. Kotval, executive director of Lifting Up Westchester; William D. Winters, Tompkins Financial Advisors senior vice president and managing director for the Hudson Valley and Pennsylvania regions; Nilshika Weerasinghe, Tompkins wealth management assistant; Linda Gallo, Lifting Up Westchester board member; Dimitrios Alissandratos, Tompkins wealth management assistant; Joseph Gallo, Lifting Up board member; and Steven K. Shepherd, Tompkins wealth adviser.

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As part of its holiday support of community groups, Tompkins Financial Advisors donated $2,000 to Lifting Up Westchester, a social services nonprofit that provides food, shelter and support to Westchester County’s men, women and children in need. All donated funds will support the nonprofit’s work, which consists of housing and feeding services, youth programs and elderly and disabled services through Grace’s Kitchen, Open Arms Men’s Shelter, Samaritan House Women’s Shelter, Brighter Futures Summer Day Camp, Neighbors Home Care Services, plus other vital programs. “We serve over 4,500 people every year with shelter, emergency food supplies, housing,” said Anahaita N. Kotval, executive director of the nonprofit. Tompkins Financial Advisors is the wealth management firm of Tompkins Financial Corporation. It has locations in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS WITH A LASTING EFFECT For many people, Christmas decorations become just a distant memory after the season. In Goshen, however, the seasonal decorations have a lasting effect as a result of funds they raise for Catholic Charities during the Goshen Christmas House Tour. The organization reports that during the 2017 holiday season, its tour of homes decked out for Christmas raised $25,000 to help support its mission of providing help and creating hope for those most in need. About 500 people toured nine Goshen

homes and two historic locations to see the Christmas decorations. Susan Murray Tetz, tour committee chairperson and Catholic Charities board member said, “Spectacularly decorating the family home for Christmas and welcoming 500 guests in to take a peek is a significant ask of our homeowners.” The Rev. George Hafemann, pastor at St. John’s Church in Goshen and a Catholic Charities board member, offered a blessing at each home prior to the start of the tour.

FEBRUARY CAMPAIGN TO AID RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE Hearts seem to come to mind in February, for Valentine’s Day and other reasons. So, it seems natural that there will be a “Help with all Your Heart” campaign during the month of February in the Hudson Valley. The Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley is partnering with McDonald’s restaurants and other community businesses for the monthlong campaign. “Help with all Your Heart” is designed to directly benefit the families that use the temporary housing provided at Ronald McDonald House to stay close to their children when

they are hospitalized due to serious illness or traumatic injury. Customers at more than 100 participating McDonald’s restaurants can buy a colorful heart for $1 from February 1 through February 28, 2018. All proceeds will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley on the campus of the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. The house has served more than 1,500 families from the Hudson Valley and beyond, whose children are hospitalized at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and other medical centers.

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HAPPENING At the preview, from left, former President Bill Clinton, incoming County Executive George Latimer and former County Legislator John Nonna. Photo by Lynda Shenkman.

Janet Maslin and Stephen Spielberg on stage after the screening. Photo by Lynda Shenkman.

PENTAGON PAPERS PICTURE PREVIEW Steven Spielberg was at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville in December for an invitation-only screening of his new movie “The Post.” A substantial portion of the film was shot in Westchester, including locations in White Plains and on the Purchase College campus. After the screening, Spielberg partici-

pated in a question and answer session with Janet Maslin, president of the Jacob Burns’ board. Spielberg is a board member. The film has opened in a few cities in order to qualify for awards consideration. It goes into wide release Jan. 12. The film has received several Golden Globe nominations, including best actor for

From left: oncologist G. Varuni Kondagunta and patient services representatives Thania Flores and Jacie Whinnery look over some of the toys.

GIFTS FOR 550 CHILDREN Tom Hanks, best actress for Meryl Streep and best director for Spielberg. It details the role played by The Washington Post in covering Daniel Ellsberg’s release of government documents that came to be known as The Pentagon Papers. They unveiled the truth about America’s involvement in the Vietnam War.

At Crystal Run Healthcare based in Middletown, they’re beginning the new year by looking back at what the employees accomplished during the holiday season in the old year: providing gifts for 550 children in need. Mary DeFreitas, the company’s chief human resources officer, said once again she was “blown away by our employees and their generous donations to our holi-

day toy drive.” For the 15th consecutive year, the staff at Crystal Run bought toys and other gifts to be donated to children and families in need throughout Orange, Sullivan and Rockland counties. Gifts included items such as books, clothing, dolls, games, puzzles and scooters. Crystal Run worked with the United Way, Salvation Army and the Boys and Girls Club.

PACE STUDENTS TRY OUT THE WORLD STAGE Twenty-six students from Pace University campuses in Pleasantville, White Plains and New York City, were among the more than 900 college students from around the world who went to Washington, D.C. toward the end of the year to participate in the 2017 National Model United Nations Conference. The conference featured various meetings and discussions, plus simulation of a crisis in the Security Council and briefings by speakers from the Washington diplomatic community. The Pace students took on the roles of diplomats from Kenya, Namibia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They received a Distinguished Delegation and Honorable Mention Delegation Awards, as well as six Outstanding Position Paper Awards as a result of their participation. “At Model United Nations, you broaden your horizons,” wrote U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in a letter to the conference. “By learning and networking, you can be part of the efforts of the United Nations

From left: Tricia Mulligan, associate provost for strategic academic initiatives; Nora Slonimsky, Gardiner Foundation assistant professor of history at Iona; Kathy Curran, executive director of the Gardiner Foundation; and Vincent J. Calluzzo, provost.

GARDINER DONATES $750K MORE TO IONA Pace students at the National Model United Nations conference in Washington, D.C.

to establish peace, secure human rights and enable all people to live in dignity.” “I didn’t really realize the significance of the U.N. until I was at the conference. It helped me see that this is one of the few

bodies that has the forum and ability to enact change across hundreds of countries,” said student Noelle Howard, who played the role of Kenya’s representative in the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Iona College has been awarded an additional $750,000 in grant money from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation to enhance the college’s Institute for Thomas Paine Studies. Iona received a $250,000 award from the foundation in late 2016. The institute was founded in 2013 with a partnership between Iona College and the Thomas Paine National Historical Association. It is dedicated to furthering an awareness of the significance of the

work of Paine and the role he played in both the French and American revolutions. The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation is dedicated to supporting the study of New York state history and preserving local historical collections. The grant will allow Iona to maintain and enhance the Thomas Paine archives, which are housed in the College’s Ryan library. It will also facilitate the expansion of an academic center.

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Facts & Figures PEEKSKILL, 1720 Prospect Ave. Two-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: HSBC Bank USA National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Leopold & Associates PLLC, 914-219-5787; 80 Business Park Drive, Armonk 10504. Defendant: Carlos Padilla. Referee: Stephanie Michelle Whidden. Sale: Jan. 16, 11:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $363,998.37.

YONKERS, 20 Abbey Place aka 22 Abbey Place. Single-family residence; lot size: .14 acre. Plaintiff: Bank of America National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: Michael Mask. Referee: Sanjay Bhatt. Sale: Jan. 8, 11:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $405,115.81.

PLEASANTVILLE, 23 Old Farm Road South. Single-family residence; lot size: 1.41 acre. Plaintiff: Wells Fargo Bank National Assoc. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rosicki & Rosicki & Associates, 845-897-1600; 2 Summit Court, No. 301, Fishkill 11254. Defendant: Mario Finkbiner. Referee: Charles D’Agostino. Sale: Jan. 10, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $785,243.51.

YONKERS, 47 Caroline Ave. Three-family residence; lot size: .05 acre. Plaintiff: U.S. Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: RAS Boriskin, 516280-7675; 900 Merchants Concourse, Westbury 11590. Defendant: Lorraine Marcedes. Referee: Charles Lesnick. Sale: Jan. 9, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: N/A.

PORT CHESTER, 78 Glendale Place. Two-family residence; lot size: .13 acre. Plaintiff: Bank of America National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: RAS Boriskin, 516-280-7675; 900 Merchants Concourse, Westbury 11590. Defendant: heirs to estate of Rose Cumming. Referee: Charmaine Miles. Sale: Jan. 8, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: N/A. Rye, 56 Valley Terrace. Single-family residence; lot size: 16 acre. Plaintiff: MTGLQ Investors. Plaintiff’s attorney: Leopold & Associates PLLC, 914-219-5787; 80 Business Park Drive, Armonk 10504. Defendant: Claudio Guagliardi. Referee: Arlene Gold Wexler. Sale: Jan. 18, 9:15 a.m. Approximate lien: $414,854.26. WHITE PLAINS, 23 Emmalon Ave. Two-family residence; lot size: .17 acre. Plaintiff: One West Bank FSB. Plaintiff’s attorney: RAS Boriskin, 516280-7675; 900 Merchants Concourse, Westbury 11590. Defendant: public administrator for the estate of Ralph Ristaino. Referee: Barbara Lerman. Sale: Jan. 8, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: N/A. YONKERS, 15 Crescent Place. Description: N/A; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: The Bank of New York Mellon. Plaintiff’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: Joseph Rubeo. Referee: Thomas Gizzo. Sale: Jan. 19, 11 a.m. Approximate lien: $390,481.79. YONKERS, 19 Belknap Ave. Description: N/A; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: U.S. Bank Trust National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Leopold & Associates PLLC, 914-219-5787; 80 Business Park Drive, Armonk 10504. Defendant: Merry Lyons. Referee: Richard Fontana. Sale: Jan. 12, 10:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $473,748.64.

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YONKERS, 83 Morningside Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: .02 acre. Plaintiff: Federal National Mortgage Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rosicki & Rosicki & Associates, 845-897-1600; 2 Summit Court, No. 301, Fishkill 11254. Defendant: Elizabeth Cowen. Referee: Barry Salman. Sale: Jan. 16, 2 p.m. Approximate lien: $251,218.42. YONKERS, 159 Rockne Road. Single-family residence; lot size: .11 acre. Plaintiff: U.S. Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: Antonio Rojas. Referee: Lonya Gilbert. Sale: Jan. 16, 11:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $663,221.81. YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, 79 Somerston Road. Single-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. Plaintiff’s attorney: Leopold & Associates PLLC, 914-219-5787; 80 Business Park Drive, Armonk 10504. Defendant: Frank Jennings. Referee: Massimo DiFabio. Sale: Jan. 12, 11 a.m. Approximate lien: $612,669.02. YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, 3148 Hearthstone Court. Single-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: JPMC Specialty Mortgage. Plaintiff’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877759-1835; 175 Mile Cross Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: John Bell. Referee: Robert Ryan. Sale: Jan. 16, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $216,192.81. YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, 3526 Overlook Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: .5 acre. Plaintiff: HSBC Bank USA National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rosicki & Rosicki & Associates, 845-897-1600; 2 Summit Court, No. 301, Fishkill 11254. Defendant: Paul Cavaluzzi. Referee: Daniel Pagano. Sale: Jan. 22, 9 a.m. Approximate lien: $443,048.29.

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JUDGMENTS Massa 2 LLC, as owner. $4,336 in favor of Sysco Metro New York LLC, Jersey City, New Jersey. Filed Dec. 26.

LIS PENDENS The following filings indicated a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Aaron, Heather, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $680,000 affecting property located at 3806 Cranberry Lane, Shrub Oak 10588. Filed Oct. 31. Anderson, Jennifer, et al. Filed by American Financial Resources Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $386,650 affecting property located at 1941 Longvue St. and 82 Burgess Road, Yorktown Heights 10598. Filed Nov. 1. Armstrong, Kenia, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $261,609 affecting property located at 5 Ethelton Road, White Plains 10603. Filed Oct. 31. Benga, Justin Yao, et al. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $175,500 affecting property located at 244 Langdon Ave., Mount Vernon 10553. Filed Nov. 1. Bodemann, David W., et al. Filed by Caliber Home Loans Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $373,653 affecting property located at 1736 Paine St., Yorktown Heights 10598. Filed Nov. 2. Briante, Michael, et al. Filed by CitiMortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $275,000 affecting property located at 123Van Tassel Ave, Sleepy Hollow 10591. Filed Nov. 1. Brody, Alan, individually as administrator of the estate of Ellen Brody, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $300,000 affecting property located at 91 Highland Road, Scarsdale 10583. Filed Nov. 2. Cambareri, Francesca, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $400,000 affecting property located at 125 Spring St., Mount Kisco 10549. Filed Oct. 31.

Chance, Bessie, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $213,357 affecting property located at 85 Riverdale Ave., White Plains 10607. Filed Nov. 2.

Griffin, Kathleen F., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $100,000 affecting property located at 72 Martling Ave., Pleasantville 10570. Filed Nov. 1.

Donohue, Darryl J., et al. Filed by Ridgewood Savings Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $600,000 affecting property located at 6 Pine Terrace and 6 Woodland Terrace, Bronxville 10708. Filed Oct. 31.

Hall, Mary Lynn, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $286,935 affecting property located at 127 S. 14th Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed Nov. 1.

Dumas, Charles M., et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $672,506 affecting property located at 153 Washburn Road, Briarcliff Manor 10510. Filed Oct. 31. Dunning, James C., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $255,000 affecting property located at 174 Marietta Ave., Hawthorne 10532. Filed Nov. 2. Finelli, Vincent, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $280,000 affecting property located at 731 Locksley Road, Yorktown 10598. Filed Oct. 31. Fruhling, Aaron, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $328,352 affecting property located at 2 Kingdom Ridge Road, Bedford 10506. Filed Nov. 2. Gibbons, Robert, et al. Filed by NS0154 LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $127,000 affecting property located at 368 Warburton Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson 10706. Filed Nov. 2. Giuffrida, Karin, et al. Filed by TD Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $40,000 affecting property located at 3514 Katrina Drive, Yorktown Heights 10598. Filed Nov. 2. Goldstein, Jay H., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $540,000 affecting property located at 27 Deepwood Hill, Chappaqua 10514. Filed Nov. 2. Gray, Latoya, 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 424 Second Avenue South, Mount Vernon 10550. Filed Oct. 31.

Joe, Coby, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $381,600 affecting property located at 404 S. First Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed Nov. 1. Lanier, Shannon, et al. Filed by Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $505,672 affecting property located at 10 Manhattan Ave., New Rochelle 10801. Filed Nov. 1. Lewis, Josephine, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $152,250 affecting property located at 52 White Plains Ave., Elmsford 10523. Filed Nov. 2. Louis, Pamela A., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $119,707 affecting property located at 417 Woodland Hills Road, White Plains 10603. Filed Oct. 31. Malena, Gregorio, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $417,000 affecting property located at 138 Glen Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed Nov. 1. Public administrator of Westchester County as administrator of the estate of Minerva Abramson, et al. Filed by Reverse Mortgage Solution Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $312,895 affecting property located at 43 Forest Ave., Cortandt Manor 10567. Filed Oct. 31. Public administrator of Westchester County as administrator of the estate of Charles Paden, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $68,000 affecting property located at 134 Ravine Ave., 3B, Yonkers 10701. Filed Oct. 31.

Rabadi, Bashar, individually and as administrator of the estate of Abed Rabadi, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $340,000 affecting property located at 227 Park Ave., Yonkers 10703. Filed Oct. 31. Resheff, Doron, et al. Filed by Central Mortgage Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $1.6 million affecting property located at 12 Wheelock Road, Scarsdale 10583. Filed Oct. 31. Sieland, Gunther Tom, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $907,500 affecting property located at 184 Mountain Road, Pleasantville 10570. Filed Nov. 1. Varughese, Abraham, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $248,000 affecting property located at 50 Waring Place, Yonkers 10703. Filed Oct. 31.

MECHANIC’S LIENS 901 Properties LLC, as owner. $26,428 as claimed by Magnardy Cleaning and Restoration, Mount Vernon. Property: in White Plains. Filed Dec. 28. Heaney, Maureen, as owner. $1,842 as claimed by Singer Holding Corp., Elmsford. Property: in Yonkers. Filed Dec. 27. North White Properties LLC, as owner. $14,340 as claimed by Magnadry Cleaning and Restoration, Mount Vernon. Property: in White Plains. Filed Dec. 28. Rec Development and Consulting Corp., as owner. $13,300 as claimed by Hudson Engineering and Consulting, Elmsford. Property: in Greenburgh. Filed Dec. 29.

NEW BUSINESSES This paper is not responsible for typographical errors contained in the original filings.

Partnerships Fred and Martha’s Painting and Cleaning, 252 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow 10591, c/o Martha S. Cochancela and Fredy R. Cajamarca Morocho. Filed Sept. 28.

Facts & Figures Sole Proprietorships 24 Karat Virgin Hair, 437 Union Ave., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Stephanie Rodrigues. Filed Sept. 28. A Betterway Auto Wholesale, 230 Mallard Court, Yorktown Heights 10598, c/o Robert Italiano. Filed Sept. 27. Ador’em, 18 Shadow Lane, Larchmont 10538, c/o Doreen Kringdon. Filed Sept. 27. AP Jeeps and Classics, 12 Elizabeth St., Port Chester 10573, c/o Anthony J. Perillo. Filed Sept. 28. Cayucos Design, 12 Split Tree Road, Scarsdale 10583, c/o Sylvia Dundon. Filed Sept. 28. Flexy Bexy, 11 Fountain Road, Briarcliff Manor 10510, c/o Rebecca Evans. Filed Sept. 27. Gambardella Management, P.O. Box 1022, Yonkers 10704, c/o Suzanne Gambardella Costa. Filed Sept. 27. Gambardella Properties, P.O. Box 1022, Yonkers 10704, c/o Suzanne Gambardella Costa. Filed Sept. 27. GC Properties, P.O. Box 1022, Yonkers 10704, c/o Suzanne Gambardella Costa. Filed Sept. 27. In 2 One Designs, 90 Vark St., Yonkers 10701, c/o Andrea Denise Moody. Filed Sept. 27. Leki’s Global Dishes, 60 Hartley Ave., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Catherine O. Azuka. Filed Sept. 28. Maria’s Organic Cleaning Service, 72 Convent Place, Yonkers 10703, c/o Kathy Cordova. Filed Sept. 27. Not So Bland Entertainment, 821 Bronx River Road, Apt. 6H, Bronxville 10708, c/o Shane Bland. Filed Sept. 28. Paola’s Bookeeping, 137 Rita Drive, Cortlandt Manor 10567, c/o Paola A. Triana. Filed Sept. 27. Paraphe’ Art, P.O. Box 72, Pound Ridge 10576, c/o Susan D. Grissom. Filed Sept. 28. Thrive Tutoring Academics NY, 1061 Bay Head Drive, Mamaroneck 10543, c/o Jean Marie Stein. Filed Sept. 28.

Thrive Tutoring NY, 1061 Bay Head Drive, Mamaroneck 10543, c/o Jean Marie Stein. Filed Sept. 28. Thwaites Law Group, 11 W. Prospect, Third floor, Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Stacey Ford. Filed Sept. 27.

PATENTS Communicating location specific emergency information to a mobile device. Patent no. 9,860,724 issued to Hung Tack Kwan, Grand Prairie, Texas; Christian E. Loza, Denton, Texas; Olivia G. Loza, Denton, Texas; and Mathews Thomas, Flower Mound, Texas. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Cooling system with integrated fill and drain pump. Patent no. 9,861,013 issued to David L. Edwards, Poughkeepsie; Gary F. Goth, Pleasant Valley; Daniel J. Kearney, Ulster Park; Peter W. Kelly, Stone Ridge; Francis R. Krug Jr., Highland; Robert K. Mullady, Poughkeepsie; Donald W. Porter, Highland; Allan C. VanDeventer, Poughkeepsie; and Randy K. Zoodsma, Poughkeepsie. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Multifunction coolant manifold structures. Patent no. 9,861,012 issued to Francis R. Krug Jr., Highland; and Randy J. Zoodsma, Poughkeepsie. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Multiple expansion card insertion and extraction tool. Patent no. 9,861,020 issued to Karl O. Casserly, Valley Stream; Leung M. Hung, Poughkeepsie; Mark L. Monroe, Poughkeepsie; Ronny R. Shipley, Pleasant Valley; Tracy A. Tong, Hopewell Junction; and James Verzi, Fishkill. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Protective louver assembly for air-moving assembly. Patent no. 9,861,010 issued to Levi A. Campbell, Poughkeepsie; Christopher R. Ciraulo, Wappingers Falls; Milnes P. David, Fishkill; Dustin W. Demetriou, Poughkeepsie; Robert K. Mullady, Poughkeepsie; and Roger R. Schmidt, Poughkeepsie. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Routing of signals in a mesh network to reduce burden on intermediary nodes. Patent no. 9,860,782 issued to Heather L. Duschl, Raleigh, N.C.; Ashutosh Kumar, Apex, N.C.; Alexandra D. Markello, Fayetteville, N.C.; and Dana L. Price, Surf City, N.C. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Secure WiFi using predictive analysis. Patent no. 9,860,796 issued to James E. Bostick, Cedar Park, Texas; John M. Ganci Jr., Cary, N.C.; Ji Young Roe, Northbrook, Ill.; and Kimberly G. Starks, Nashville, Tenn. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Selective area heating for 3D chip stack. Patent no. 9,860,996 issued to Mario J. Interrante, New Paltz; and Katsuyuki Sakuma, Fishkill. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Using integrated services for digital network message header to convey a battery state. Patent no. 9,860,847 issued to Peeyush Jaiswal, Boca Raton, Fla.; and Fang Wang, Plano, Texas. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Zero-U rack keyboard and monitor. Patent no. 9,861,004 issued to Dale H. Anderson, Tucson, Ariz.; Angel E. Delgado, Vail, Ariz.; Eric A. Eckberg, Rochester, Minn.; John C. Elliot, Tucson, Ariz.; Markus A. Navarro, Tucson, Ariz.; Scott A. Shurson, Mantorville, Minn.; and Will A. Wright, Tucson, Ariz. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

HUDSON VALLEY BUILDING LOANS Below $1 million

North Plank Holdings LLC, Newburgh, as owner. Lender: NYBDC Local Development Corp., Albany. Property: 317 N. Plank Road, Newburgh 12550. Amount: $124,000. Filed Dec. 26. Reed, Rachel, as owner. Lender: M&T Bank. Property: 190 Spruce Road, Middletown 10940. Amount: $156,700. Filed Dec. 29. Ruggirello, Cody, Newburgh, as owner. Lender: Walden Savings Bank, Montgomery. Property: in Montgomery. Amount: $225,234. Filed Dec. 28. Visconti, Michael A., Brooklyn, as owner. Lender: Ulster Savings Bank, Kingston. Property: 43 Shivertown Road, New Paltz 12561. Amount: $227,500. Filed Dec. 26. Walsh, Thomas J., et al, Rock Tavern, as owner. Lender: Webster Bank N.A., Waterbury, Connecticut. Property: 200 Twin Arch Road, Rock Tavern 12575. Amount: $520,000. Filed Dec. 29. Wenzy Inc., as owner. Lender: Sharestates Investments LLC Series BC2017 001071. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $736,000. Filed Dec. 26.

DEEDS Above $1 million Catskill Mountain Ranch LLC, Hardenburgh. Seller: Frosty Acres Farm LLC, Hardenburgh. Property: 67 Tait Road, Hardenburgh. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Dec. 27. Hudson Valley Area LLC, Petaluma, California. Seller: Ver Hage Industries LLC, Goshen. Property: in Goshen. Amount: $2 million. Filed Dec. 29. Jeanne Estate LLC, Mountainville. Seller: WPA Acquisition Corp., Marlboro. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $3.2 million. Filed Dec. 29.

Capital Estates Corp., Kiryas Joel, as owner. Lender: LendingHome Funding Corp. Property: 951 Goshen Turnpike, Circleville 10919. Amount: $89,200. Filed Dec. 28.

Priyash Hospitality LLC, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Seller: HHLP Chester Associates LLC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Property: 2 Bryle Place, Chester. Amount: $7.9 million. Filed Dec. 28.

Mlynarski, Andrzej, et al, as owner. Lender: Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association. Property: in Beekman. Amount: $445,000. Filed Dec. 22.

Below $1 million

12 Irby Road LLC, Brewster. Seller: Sean Duffy, Brewster. Property: 12 Irby Road, Patterson. Amount: $76,000. Filed Dec. 13. 121 Fox LLC, Garrison. Seller Patricia Ann Gonnella, Boynton Beach, Florida. Property: in Patterson. Amount: $34,000. Filed Dec. 7. 194-196 West Parmenter Partners LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: 192-194 West Parmenter Street Corp., Nyack. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $379,000. Filed Dec. 29. 1984 New Hackensack LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: 1984 New Hackensack Road LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: 1984 New Hackensack Road, LaGrangeville 12603. Amount: $375,000. Filed Dec. 27.

Cornerstone Family Healthcare, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Seller: Middletown Community Health Center Inc., Middletown. Property: in Middletown. Amount: $315,000. Filed Dec. 27. Cornerstone Family Healthcare, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Seller: Middletown Community Health Center Inc., Middletown. Property: in Crawford. Amount: $420,000. Filed Dec. 27. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: John Joseph Fallon, Walden. Property: 1 John Drive, Goshen 10924. Amount: $341,105. Filed Dec. 27. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Mark Specthrie, Middletown. Property: 73 Wickham Ave., Goshen 10924. Amount: $512,876. Filed Dec. 27.

21st Mortgage Corp., Knoxville, Tenessee. Seller: Charles E. Frankel, New Windsor. Property: 706 Mount Airy Road, New Windsor 12553. Amount: $247,406. Filed Dec. 28.

Dimensional Inc., White Plains. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon. Property: 207 Smith Clove Road, Central Valley 10917. Amount: $232,000. Filed Dec. 26.

291 Route 17K Partners LLC, Oakland, New Jersey. Seller: 17K Newburgh LLC, New York. Property: 291 Route 17K, Newburgh. Amount: $250,000. Filed Dec. 29.

Field Properties LLC, Garrison. Seller: Jennifer Ayers, Bedford Hills. Property: in Beacon. Amount: $900,000. Filed Dec. 27.

American International Relocation Solutions LLC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Seller: Jennifer Ucci, et al Putnam Valley. Property: 24 Orchard Road, Putnam Valley 10579. Amount: $250,000. Filed Dec. 5. Bank of America N.A. Seller: Helen A. Jones, Bellington, Washington. Property: 1151 Peekskill Hollow Road, Carmel 10512. Amount: $320,535. Filed Dec. 5. Branch Banking and Trust Co., Greenville, South Carolina. Seller: Maureen Fleming, Kent Lakes. Property: 48 Seifert Lane, Putnam Valley 10579. Amount: $501,000. Filed Dec. 18. Cornerstone Family Healthcare, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Seller: Middletown Community Health Center Inc., Middletown. Property: in Middletown. Amount: $725,000. Filed Dec. 27. Cornerstone Family Healthcare, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Seller: Middletown Community Health Center Inc., Middletown. Property: in Middletown. Amount: $280,000. Filed Dec. 27.

1 Gray St LLC, Jackson, New Jersey. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon. Property: 1 Gray St., Poughkeepsie 12601. Amount: $60,500. Filed Dec. 26.

WCBJ

FO4 Realty LLC, Mahopac. Seller: Antonio Orilia, et al, Kent. Property: Route 52, Kent 14477. Amount: $30,000. Filed Dec. 4. Forcyk Property LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Van Ross Titusville LLC, Putnam Valley. Property: 304-306 Titusville Road, Poughkeepsie. Amount: $285,000. Filed Dec. 26. Habitat For Humanity of Greater Newburgh Inc., Newburgh. Seller: Newburgh Community Land Bank Inc., Newburgh. Property: 25 Johnston St., Newburgh. Amount: $7,114. Filed Dec. 26. Habitat For Humanity of Greater Newburgh Inc., Newburgh. Seller: Newburgh Community Land Bank Inc., Newburgh. Property: 21 Johnston St., Newburgh. Amount: $7,114. Filed Dec. 26. Himmat LLC, Garrison. Seller: Manjit Kaur Raju, Garrison. Property: 1135 Route 9D, Garrison 10524. Amount: $800,000. Filed Dec. 5. HSBC Bank USA N.A. Seller: Anthony Ross LoBiondo, Newburgh. Property: 527 Dosen Road, Middletown 10940. Amount: $188,541. Filed Dec. 28.

JANUARY 18, 2018

Facts & Figures HSBC Bank USA N.A. Seller: City of Newburgh. Property: 284 Grand St., Newburgh. Amount: $28,121. Filed Dec. 29. Hudson Bridge LLC, Nanuet. Seller: Sullivan Values LLC, Monticello. Property: 407-409 Liberty St., Newburgh 12550. Amount: $120,000. Filed Dec. 28. Hudson Heritage Federal Credit Union, Middletown. Seller: Owen D. Ridgeley, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Property: 106-108 Lake Ave., Middletown. Amount: $114,500. Filed Dec. 28. JACL Properties LLC, East Elmhurst. Seller: Terrence Connolly, et al, Warwick. Property: in Warwick. Amount: $440,000. Filed Dec. 26. Jams Palushaj LLC, Holmes. Seller: Jett Management LLC, Poughquag. Property: 610-652 Route 216, Poughquag. Amount: $630,000. Filed Dec. 21. Jennick Property Management Corp., Mahopac. Seller: Carmine Boniello, et al, Mahopac. Property: 16 Route 6N, Mahopac 10541. Amount: $300,000. Filed Dec. 15.

Magsal LLC, Westlake Village, California. Seller: Naso Development Corp., Agoura Hills, California. Property: in Wawayanda. Amount: $175,000. Filed Dec. 29. Mistis Properties 3070 Inc., White Plains. Seller: Marden Holdings Corp., Lake Peekskill. Property: 3070 Route 9, Cold Spring 10516. Amount: $500,000. Filed Dec. 5. MSM Services Inc., Kingston. Seller: Robert W. Zinderman, et al, Kingston. Property: in Kingston. Amount: $190,000. Filed Dec. 28. MTGLQ Investors LP, New York City. Seller: Gary Friedman, Armonk. Property: 44 Lakeview Road, Carmel 10512. Amount: $707,905. Filed Dec. 18. Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Seller: Sean T. McDonald, et al, Montgomery. Property: 11 Velde Court, Montgomery 12549. Amount: $282,740. Filed Dec. 27. Naysan Marhen Properties Inc., Patterson. Seller: William J. Carlin, Carmel. Property: 16 Taylor Road, Patterson 12563. Amount: $72,500. Filed Dec. 8.

JM Properties and Construction LLC, Mount Marion. Seller: Valley Stream Properties LLC, Malden. Property: 1177 Main St., Malden. Amount: $37,500. Filed Dec. 27.

New Paltz Manor LLC, New Paltz. Seller: Darryl Greene, et al, New Paltz. Property: in New Paltz. Amount: $698,000. Filed Dec. 27.

Keybank N.A. Seller: Joseph Steffy, Newburgh. Property: 5 Pleasant Place, Newburgh 12550. Amount: $156,592. Filed Dec. 27.

Newburgh Ventures Construction LLC, Wallkill. Seller: U.S. Bank N.A. Property: 216 E. Main St., Walden 12586. Amount: $75,300. Filed Dec. 28.

King North LLC, Middletown. Seller: City of Middletown. Property: 28 North St., Middletown 10940. Amount: $125,000. Filed Dec. 28.

North Plank Holdings LLC, Marlboro. Seller: Mark Lyman, Newburgh. Property: 317 N. Plank Road and 317 Route 300, Newburgh. Amount: $235,000. Filed Dec. 26.

KSV Properties LLC, Wallkill. Seller: Eileen Zgrodek, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Property: in Plattekill. Amount: $60,000. Filed Dec. 28. Levett LLC, Wappingers Falls. Seller: Nanette Healy, et al, Albany. Property: in LaGrange. Amount: $135,000. Filed Dec. 27. Little Britain Properties LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Kenneth David Brown Jr., et al, New Windsor. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $90,000. Filed Dec. 28. Magsal LLC, Westlake Village, California. Seller: Nader Saleh, Agoura Hills, California. Property: in Wawayanda. Amount: $370,000. Filed Dec. 29.

JANUARY 18, 2018

Old Newburgh Properties LLC, Newburgh. Seller: MNP Institutional Supply Company LLC, New Windsor. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $360,000. Filed Dec. 28. Prospect and Green LLC, Kingston. Seller: Rupco Inc., Kingston. Property: 2 S. Prospect St. and 2-36 Rear S. Prospect St., Kingston. Amount: $1,995. Filed Dec. 28. Serg Inc., Carmel. Seller: Angelica Singer, Mahopac. Property: Watermelon Hill Road, Mahopac 10541. Amount: $135,000. Filed Dec. 4. Shamrock Transportation Inc. Seller: People of the State of New York. Property: in Cornwall-on-Hudson. Amount: $165,000. Filed Dec. 27.

WCBJ

TEG Federal Credit Union, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Silvio DiLorio, et al, Middletown. Property: in Wallkill. Amount: $750,000. Filed Dec. 27.

U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Kara Cavallo, Walden. Property: 289 Crestwood Court, Fishkill 12524. Amount: $305,500. Filed Dec. 26.

The Bank of New York Mellon. Seller: Kara Cavallo, Walden. Property: 3350 Route 22, Dover Plains 12522. Amount: $278,000. Filed Dec. 26.

U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Kyle W. Barnett, Poughkeepsie. Property: 8 Worrall Ave., Poughkeepsie 12603. Amount: $433,000. Filed Dec. 26.

The Bank of New York Mellon. Seller: Randall Coffill, Port Jervis. Property: 9 Grove St., Middletown 10940. Amount: $252,875. Filed Dec. 27.

U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: William Crane, Poughkeepsie. Property: 32 Strawberry Hill Lane, Wappingers Falls 12590. Amount: $340,000. Filed Dec. 26.

The Putnam County National Bank of Carmel, Carmel. Seller: Margaret A. Nicholson, Somers. Property: in Patterson. Amount: $180,000. Filed Dec. 7. TJ Tancredi Homes Inc., Poughkeepsie. Seller: John R. Flanagan, Poughkeepsie. Property: 15 Slate Hill Drive, Poughkeepsie. Amount: $175,000. Filed Dec. 21. Total Home Experience LLC, New Windsor. Seller: PROF-2013-S3 Legal Title Trust II. Property: 8 Hearthstone Way, New Windsor 12553. Amount: $104,000. Filed Dec. 28. Twin Rabbits LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Aurora Blacer Santoro, et al, Brooklyn. Property: in Marbletown. Amount: $65,000. Filed Dec. 27. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Charles E. Stewart III, Pawling. Property: 404 Baker St., Poughkeepsie 12603. Amount: $147,000. Filed Dec. 27. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Juliana LoBiondo, Newburgh. Property: 2223 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls 12590. Amount: $320,500. Filed Dec. 26. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: William J. Discala, et al, Fishkill. Property: 217 Traver Road, LaGrange 12569. Amount: $565,500. Filed Dec. 21.

Webster Bank N.A., Cheshire, Connecticut. Seller: Andrew W. Sczesniak, White Plains. Property: 30 Ashburton Road, Carmel 10512. Amount: $127,500. Filed Dec. 20. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Juliana LoBiondo, Newburgh. Property: 204 Summit Drive, New Windsor 12553. Amount: $449,884. Filed Dec. 27. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Peter D. Dinatale, et al, Fishkill. Property: Lot 14 Mountain Creek Road, Poughquag 12570. Amount: $471,000. Filed Dec. 22.

Apex and Wise Building Company Inc., Kingston. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28.

Green T Energy Inc., Accord. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28.

Archway Property Management Inc., Highland Mills. $145 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 19.

H and L Golf Management Inc., Ellenville. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28.

ASGS Management Corp., Highland. $1,396 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28.

H and L Landscaping Company Inc., Ellenville. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28.

Baker and Sons Landscapes Inc., Highland. $4,500 in favor of the Workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed Dec. 27.

Habilis Stoneworks, Saugerties. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28.

Bauer Hardwood Flooring Inc., Monroe. $598 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 19. Bearsville Management LLC, Woodstock. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28.

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Roland Bloomer, Newburgh. Property: 15 Hoover Court, Monroe 10950. Amount: $314,333. Filed Dec. 28.

Benjamin Construction, Saugerties. $529 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Dec. 26.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Seller: Joshua Lopez, Chester. Property: 6 Cocoa Lane, Newburgh 12550. Amount: $264,747. Filed Dec. 27.

CNC Associates Inc., Wallkill. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Seller: Kathryn S. Lazar, Hopewell Junction. Property: 843 Huntington Drive, Fishkill 12524. Amount: $410,000. Filed Dec. 22.

JUDGMENTS

U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Caroline Cammarata, et al, Melville. Property: 32 Overlook Drive, Mahopac. Amount: $281,911. Filed Dec. 6.

28 Country Deli Inc., Kingston. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28.

U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Donna M. Melshenker, Florida. Property: 15 Revere Circle, Washingtonville 10992. Amount: $224,819. Filed Dec. 27.

All in Foods Group Inc., Slate Hill. $205 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 19.

U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: James E. Nelson, Poughkeepsie. Property: 42 Teller Ave., Beacon 12508. Amount: $237,000. Filed Dec. 26.

Allways Secure Inc., New Windsor. $730 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 19.

Comforttech Heating and Cooling Inc., Saugerties. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. Copenhagen Vintage Inc., West Shokan. $171 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Dream Team Laser Beam Inc., Kingston. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. Dutchess Real Estate Corp., Kingston. $164 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Geographic Explorations LLC, Kingston. $377 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27.

Hook Slide Inc., Kingston. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. Hoot Owl Bar and Grill Inc., Pine Bush. $353 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Horvath Consulting Inc., Saugerties. $1,094 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. Hudson Valley Medicoach Inc., Kingston. $174 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. J and N Painting and Trucking Corp., Modena. $4,283 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. J. Whalen Roofing and Co., Kingston. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. J. Whalen Roofing and Co., Kingston. $1,924 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Dec. 26. Jott Marketing and Design, Pine Bush. $283 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. JTF Realty Corp., Bloomington. $562 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27.

Facts & Figures Kenlex Distribution Inc., Hurley. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. Kinetic Concepts LLC, Kingston. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. Koala Bear Ltd., Woodstock. $2,326 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. Lemongrass Thai Restaurant Inc., New Paltz. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. Marioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza, Port Ewen. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. Mel Mike Corp., Saugerties. $958 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Dec. 26. Mi Casita Restaurant, Kingston. $462 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. New Paltz United Methodist Church, New Paltz. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. Nick Brown Woodworking, Stone Ridge. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. Pah-Hah Inc., Bearsville. $1,654 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. Peoples II Inc., Ulster Park. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. Percy Dixon and Sons LLC, Wallkill. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28.

Planet Pet Grooming Inc., Highland. $157 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Pumpkin Plumbing, Pine Hill. $100 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Right Way Builders LLC, Kingston. $243 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Saugerties Snack Shop Inc., Saugerties. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. Small Packages Inc., Highland. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. Soltanoff Chiropractic Center, Kingston. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. SR Petroleum Inc., Marlboro. $321 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Susmita Inc., Marlboro. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. SVL Properties LLC, New Paltz. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. TDSJ LLC, Kingston. $17,419 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. The Blackbird, New Paltz. $351 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. The Peterson House at the Woodstock Commune Inc., Woodstock. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. The Supply Captain Ltd., Marlboro. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28.

Trail Blazing Events Inc., Marlboro. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. Utah Air Sports Inc., Gardiner. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. UTBS7NJD Inc., New Paltz. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. Wallkill Build and Design Inc., Wallkill. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. Wildlife Busters LLC, New Paltz. $109 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Will III Inc., New Paltz. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. Woodbury Lawn and Landscape Inc., Milton. $3,080 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Woodstock Landscaping and Excavating LLC, West Hurley. $6,162 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Dec. 26. Woodstock Outdoor Company Inc., Woodstock. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28. WW Landscaping, Ellenville. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 28.

Lis Pendens The following filings indicated a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Ahmed, Faheem, et al. Filed by MTGLQ Investors LP. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $318,000 affecting property located at 15 Quarry Ave., Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed Dec. 18.

Alamia, Anthony D., et al. Filed by PHH Mortgage Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $115,654 affecting property located at 121 Herdman Road, Phoenicia 12464. Filed Dec. 26.

Corton, Joanne, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $145,918 affecting property located at 10 Jumping Brook Lane, Kingston 12401. Filed Dec. 26.

Any unknown heirs to the estate of Janet E. Rose, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $175,000 affecting property located at 53 Richmond Place, Middletown 10940. Filed Nov. 1.

Daversa, Kristine, et al. Filed by Citibank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $289,750 affecting property located at 5 Hemlock Lane, Wingdale 12594. Filed Dec. 20.

Any unknown heirs, devisees, distributees or successors in interest of the late William J. Meyer, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $630,000 affecting property located at 306 Old Forge Drive, Carmel 10512. Filed Dec. 13. Bateman, William M., et al. Filed by Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $251,482 affecting property located at 36 Eden Road, Harriman 10926. Filed Nov. 1. Brown, Dedra, as executrix of the estate of Milton Palmer, et al. Filed by Plaza Home Mortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $182,154 affecting property located at 174 Mansion St., Poughkeepsie 12601. Filed Dec. 19. Casino, Jacqueline, et al. Filed by CIT Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $544,185 affecting property located at 7 Muscoot Road South, Mahopac 10541. Filed Dec. 4. Chin, Nicholas, et al. Filed by Banc of America Funding Corporation 2007-4. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $363,120 affecting property located at 41 Highland View Place, Middletown 10940. Filed Nov. 1. Cole-Hatchard, Morgan, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $208,160 affecting property located at 27 Castle Point Road, Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed Dec. 22. Cooke, David S., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $295,000 affecting property located at 2597 Route 301, Carmel 10512. Filed Dec. 21.

DeCrosta, Kathryn, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $140,000 affecting property located at 7 Lamela Drive, Marlboro 12542. Filed Dec. 26. Dyer, Gerald J., et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $243,301 affecting property located at 14 Lynbrook Road, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Dec. 21. Erbaio, Ralph A. Jr., et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $128,000 affecting property located at 94 Barrett Hill Road, Kent 10512. Filed Dec. 15. Estevez, Raisa, et al. Filed by Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $266,100 affecting property located at 29 Birchwood Drive, Goshen 10294. Filed Nov. 1. Foley, Anabela, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $171,500 affecting property located at 50 Northway, Lake Peekskill 10537. Filed Dec. 5. Fontana, Michael, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $334,747 affecting property located at 41 Carroll Drive, Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed Dec. 18. Geffrard, Michael, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $920,000 affecting property located at 265 Shookville Road, Red Hook 12571. Filed Dec. 19. Goldsmith, James W., et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $403,750 affecting property located at 21 Split Rock Road, Mahopac 10541. Filed Dec. 1.

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Gordon, Horace H., et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $307,500 affecting property located at 51 Cottam Hill Road, Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed Dec. 20. Heirs and distrbutees of the estate of Marie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Halloran, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $750,000 affecting property located at 15 Colonial Terrace, Mahopac 10541. Filed Dec. 6. Hess, Thomas J., et al. Filed by Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $175,000 affecting property located at 18 Kitchawan Road, Carmel 10512. Filed Dec. 4. Hirschberg, Nathan, individually and as surviving joint tenant with rights of survivorship of Jolane Lofstock, et al. Filed by Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $257,000 affecting property located at 24 Holly Hill Drive, Wingdale 12594. Filed Dec. 20. Hughes, Janet, et al. Filed by Ditech Financial LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $356,000 affecting property located at 19 Barrett Place, Mahopac Falls 10541. Filed Dec. 8. Jolly, Anthony J., individually and as surviving joint tenant with rights of survivorship of Roland Tannini, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $203,500 affecting property located at 1 Casper Creek Road, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Dec. 21. King, Kenneth, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $154,345 affecting property located at 55 Ox Bow Road, Kerhonkson 12446. Filed Dec. 28. Laino, Meagan E., et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 205 Crestwood Court, Fishkill 12524. Filed Dec. 20. Licurse, Christopher, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $415,000 affecting property located at 195 Martin Road, LaGrangeville 12540. Filed Dec. 19.

JANUARY 18, 2018

Facts & Figures Maffetone, Tammy L., et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $217,500 affecting property located at 73 Floridan Road, Putnam Valley 10579. Filed Dec. 19. Marino, Mondo, et al. Filed by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $294,566 affecting property located at 63 Star Mill Road, Fishkill 12524. Filed Dec. 19. Massa, Joseph J., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $352,818 affecting property located at 47 Stowe Drive, Poughquag 12570. Filed Dec. 26. Matos, Joanne R., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $295,392 affecting property located at 26 Avoncroft Lane, Middletown 10940. Filed Nov. 1. Matrejek, Steven E., et al. Filed by 21st Mortgage Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $650,000 affecting property located at 4 Townsend Lane, Brewster 10509. Filed Dec. 5. McCarthy, Thomas, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $260,802 affecting property located at 142 Hawleys Corners Road, Highland 12528. Filed Dec. 28. McConnell, Joseph M., et al. Filed by New Penn Financial LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $143,500 affecting property located at 193 Grove St., Tillson 12486. Filed Dec. 29. McGinley, Brigid K., individually and as surviving tenant by the entirety, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $278,600 affecting property located at 271 Thomas St., Hurley 12443. Filed Dec. 26. Melara, Jorge, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $318,400 affecting property located at 16 Vernon Drive, Carmel 10512. Filed Dec. 19. Molinare, Mary E., et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $267,480 affecting property located at 8 Valentino Drive, Highland 12528. Filed Dec. 26.

JANUARY 18, 2018

Montgomery, Jennette, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $162,000 affecting property located at 65 Hudson St., Port Jervis 12771. Filed Nov. 1.

Scauzillo, Michael Peter, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $220,000 affecting property located at 19 Cole Drive, Carmel 10541. Filed Dec. 1.

Morano, Edward, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 115 Church St., Millbrook 12545. Filed Dec. 22.

Smith Stephen R., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $195,000 affecting property located at 45 Cumberland Road, Fishkill 12524. Filed Dec. 19.

Nelsen, Harry B., et al. Filed by EMC Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 50 Sayer Road, Blooming Grove 10914. Filed Nov. 1.

Stefano, Robert P., et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $359,650 affecting property located at 6 W. Starlight Drive, Hopewell Junction 12533. Filed Dec. 19.

O’Rourke, William H., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $139,000 affecting property located at 48 Morningside Drive, Patterson 12563. Filed Dec. 19.

Strother, Adrienne, et al. Filed by Ditech Financial LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $200,735 affecting property located at 23 W. Arnold Road, Poughkeepsie 12601. Filed Dec. 22.

Ondek, George M., et al. Filed by Santander Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $271,500 affecting property located at 124 Horsepound Road, Carmel 10512. Filed Dec. 11.

Stuit, Jerry D., et al. Filed by Keybank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $25,000 affecting property located at 48 Meriline Ave., New Windsor 12553. Filed Nov. 1.

Pateman, Lana J., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $250,000 affecting property located at 68 Oakridge Drive, Putnam Valley 10579. Filed Dec. 12.

Tarrant, Peter, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $137,750 affecting property located at 17 Grove St., Putnam Valley 10579. Filed Dec. 12.

Quinlan, Carla, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $500,000 affecting property located at 133-137 Bullet Hole Road, Carmel 10512. Filed Dec. 4.

The estate of Patricia Wilson, et al. Filed by the Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $262,500 affecting property located at 374 Bullet Hole Road, Patterson 12563. Filed Dec. 12.

Quinn, Danielle M., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $297,020 affecting property located at 25 McAllister Drive, Pleasant Valley 12569. Filed Dec. 22. Sachs, Cindy, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $504,000 affecting property located at 14 Lainos Place, Mahopac 10541. Filed Dec. 12. Santoiemma, James, et al. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $335,965 affecting property located at 179 Lake Baldwin Drive, Mahopac 10541. Filed Dec. 7.

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Tomer, Kenneth Jr., et al. Filed by Ditech Financial LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $216,000 affecting property located at 503 Garden St., Newburgh 12550. Filed Nov. 1. Vallen, Georgia, et al. Filed by the Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $257,600 affecting property located at 25 Somerset Road, Mahopac 10541. Filed Dec. 5. Volpe, Gerald, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $170,734 affecting property located at 15 Colburn Drive, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Dec. 26.

MECHANIC’S LIENS Mega Funworks Inc., as owner. $19,368 as claimed by D Ben Security Systems Inc. Property: 16 Old Route 9, Fishkill. Filed Dec. 27. Stuit, Jerry, as owner. $2,589 as claimed by Your Move Matters LLC, Wallkill. Property: 48 Meriline Ave., New Windsor 12553. Filed Dec. 28. The Greenhouses Hotel LLC, as owner. $179,912 as claimed by ABMG General Contracting Corp., Newburgh. Property: 2187 Bruynswick Road, Shawangunk. Filed Dec. 26. Vargas, Leonardo, et al, as owner. $5,400 as claimed by Jaime Serrano, Wallkill. Property: in New Windsor. Filed Dec. 28.

NEW BUSINESSES This paper is not responsible for typographical errors contained in the original filings.

Hudson Valley Cleaners, 12 Stuyvesant St., Apt. 1, Kingston 12401, c/o Michael A. Suarez and Marley M. Gattini. Filed Dec. 11. Kronikloot, 92 Fitzgerald Drive, Apt. 16D, Middletown 10940, c/o Jarea Bickman and Jordan Ruiz. Filed May 2. Women’s Quest, 30 Matthews St., Suite 301, Goshen, c/o Robert Cepeda, Nicholas Tuck, and Leigh-Ann Mosca. Filed May 3.

Sole Proprietorships Adirondack Air, 976 Plains Road, Wallkill 12589, c/o Dominick DiNota. Filed Dec. 22. All Seasons Marin Construction, 787 South St., Newburgh, c/o Tomas Marin. Filed May 3. Amaeabh, 1796 Route 9W, Milton 12547, c/o Paul T. Jean. Filed Dec. 21. Build it With James, 138 Church Road, Pine Bush 12566, c/o James R. Luis. Filed Dec. 12.

Doing Business As

Cleaning, 83 Franklin Ave., Monroe 10950, c/o Jose S. Orellana Gomez. Filed May 3.

A-Plus Auto Repair of HV Corp., d.b.a. Pat’s Towing, 3129 Route 52, Pine Bush 12566. Filed Dec. 18.

Cool Hot Spot, 411-415 Washington Ave., Kingston 12401, c/o Daniel F. Pickering. Filed Dec. 20.

Brown’s Florist Inc., d.b.a. Flower Nest, 248 Plaza Road, Kingston 12401. Filed Dec. 18.

David Nelson, 236 Bone Hollow Road, Accord 12404, c/o David Brian Nelson. Filed Dec. 12.

Keystone Project Management Corp., d.b.a. ScandiaTrans, 30 Bruceville Road, High Falls 12440. Filed Dec. 18. Texpert Services Inc., d.b.a. Bumper EMT, 18 Tracy Road, New Paltz 12561. Filed Dec. 18. Walgreen Eastern Company Inc., d.b.a. Rite Aid No. 10703, 6 Simmons Plaza, Saugerties 12477. Filed Dec. 18. Walgreen Eastern Company Inc., d.b.a. Rite Aid No. 10704, 3852 Main St., Stone Ridge 12484. Filed Dec. 18.

Partnerships Destination 4 Education, 74 Heritage Crossing, Circleville, c/o James C. Sullivan and Paul L. Odendahl. Filed May 2.

Dumas Property Management, 2 Deer Pond Court, Warwick 10990, c/o Christopher J. Dumas. Filed May 2. Emmett’s Transport, 2 Underhill Road, Apt. A, Middletown, c/o Emmett George Barbero. Filed May 3. Experience Strength, 61 Foley Road, Warwick 10990, c/o Ellen Mackey. Filed May 2. Good Looks Media, 4 Southside Ave., Apt. 2D, New Paltz 12561, c/o Chad A. Kofahl. Filed Dec. 12. Handschuh Home Improvement Co., 813 Creek Locks Road, Rosendale 12472, c/o Jason M. Handschuh. Filed Dec. 15.

Hudson Valley Bat Co., 25 Mountainside Road, Warwick 10990, c/o Jake Alan Helfenstein. Filed May 2. Joy Art, 850 Old Post Road, New Paltz 12561, c/o Andrey Tamarchenko. Filed Dec. 18. L and D Landscaping and Snow Removal, 123 Harwich St., Kingston 12401, c/o Caitlin Arielle Dixon. Filed Dec. 11. La Tortilla, 311 Broadway, Newburgh 12550, c/o Maria Maceda. Filed May 2. M and K Photography, 107 Gage St., Apt. 1, Kingston 12401, c/o Michael Joseph Simon, Jr. Filed Dec. 11. Mc Clucken Poultry Farm, 49 McMullen Road, Westtown 10998, c/o Karen A. Duryea. Filed May 2. MJ Construction, 265 Liberty St., Newburgh 12550, c/o Daniel Martinez. Filed May 1. Natural Soy Creations, 557 Broadway, Apt. 23B, Port Ewen 12466, c/o Paige Victoria Yavaniski. Filed Dec. 22. Precision Barber Shop, 93 North St., Middletown 10940, c/o Elbee Ayala. Filed May 3. Red Head Hops Farm, 1045 Indian Springs Road, Pine Bush 12566, c/o Kenneth J. Spadola. Filed Dec. 14. Ridgeview Roofing Co., 741 Craigville Road, Chester 10918, c/o James J. Nonemacher. Filed May 3. Senior Coach Ambulette Services, 8 Poplar St., Newburgh 12550, c/o Israel Rivera. Filed May 1. Serenity Hair Salon, 67 Black Creek Road, Highland 12528, c/o Gina M. Palmateer. Filed Dec. 13. Treats By Alyssa, 42 Toc Drive, Unit 104, Highland 12528, c/o Alyssa Tansey. Filed Dec. 14. Vasconi and Sons Mechanical, P.O. Box 312, Port Ewen 12466, c/o Errol Vasconi. Filed Dec. 11. Victory Fitness, 45 Sunny Acres Road, Wallkill 12589, c/o Nicole Clarke. Filed Dec. 19. Wades Removal, 6 Deyo St., Kingston 12401, c/o Ronnie Wade. Filed Dec. 20.

LEGAL NOTICES SEL Marketing Communications LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/15/17. Office: Westchester Cty. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 229 Clinton Ave New Rochelle, NY 10801. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #61467 Fidelis Pharmaceuticals LLC filed an app. for auth. with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/21/17. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to LLCís principal business address: 255 Huguenot St. Suite 902, New Rochelle, NY 10801. LLC was organized in DE on 8/28/15. Registered office in DE is c/o Harvard Business Services, 16192 Coastal Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958, Sussex County. Cert of Formation on file with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. #61468 24 W Clinton LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 11/21/2017. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 311 Sherman Ave., Hawthorne, NY 10533. General Purpose. #61469 Heleno LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 11/7/2017. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 915 West Boston Post Rd., Mamaroneck, NY 10543. General Purpose. #61470 Notice of Formation of BK7 Group LLC. Art of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/26/2017. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: Brian Smith, 65 McKinley Ave. Apt. C1-2, White Plains, NY 10606. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61471 5 Monroe Place LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 11/22/2017. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to c/o OEDD Law, LLP, 235 Mamaroneck Ave., Ste. 403, White Plains, NY 10605. General Purpose. #61472 Notice of Formation of 175 Utica Ave LLC. Of Org. filed NY Secy. of State on 10/18/2017. Offc. Loc: 332 Malcolm X Blvd Brooklyn NY 11233. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 332 Malcolm X Blvd Brooklyn NY 11233. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61473 Notice of Formation of Popojito, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 8/31/17. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1255 North Ave. Apt. 3G, New Rochelle, NY 1084. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61474

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). NAME: SOIS Holdings, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/18/2017. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o General Counsel, 80 Broad Street, Suite 1702, New York, NY 10004. Principal place of business is 3151 Stoney Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10547. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #61475 Notice of Application for Authority to do business in New York of 6 Kids Properties LLC (ìLLCî). Application for Authority filed with the Secretary of State (SSNY) on 10/2/17. LLC formed in Nevada (ìNVî) on August 17, 2017. Office location is Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of such process to the LLC c/o Nevada Corporate Headquarters, Inc. 4730 S. Fort Apache Rd., Suite 300 Las Vegas, NV 89147-7947. Office address in NV is LLC c/o Nevada Corporate Headquarters, Inc. 4730 S. Fort Apache Rd., Suite 300 Las Vegas, NV 891477947. Copies of Certificate of Organization of LLC are on file and may be obtained from the Secretary of State of NV 202 North Carson Street Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201. Purpose of business of LLC is any lawful act or activity. #61476 Notice of Formation of Off-Site Support Services, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/21/17. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Dennis W. Light, Esq., 150 Grand St., Ste. 502, White Plains, New York 10601. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61477 Notice of Formation of JMON3 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed w SSNY on 9/29/17. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to JMON3 LLC, 543 S 11TH AVE, MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61478 NOTICE OF FORMATION of Nu-Way Housekeeping, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/28/2017. Location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process on LLC. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Jeffrey Bayliss, 110 West Post Road, White Plains, NY 10606. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #61480 Notice of formation of TB PRECISE LLC Art. of Org. filed with the Sec of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/16/2017. Office location, County of Westchester. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process served to: Taniya Brandon 205 N. Broadway Yonkers, NY 10701 Purpose: any lawful act. #61481

Notice of Formation of Sun Grand Realty LLC. Art. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/9/2017. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 191 Grand St, Croton on hudson, NY 10520. Purpose: any lawful activity. #61483 Notice of Formation of Sun Grand Laundromat LLC. Art. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/9/2017. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 191 Grand St, Croton on hudson, NY 10520. Purpose: any lawful activity. #61484 NATIONAL CHOICE CLEANING SERVICES, LLC. Arts. of Org filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/18/2017. Office loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1967 Wehrle Dr, Ste 1#086, Buffalo, New York 14221, principal business address of LLC. Purpose: Any lawful business activity. #61485 Notice of Formation of Beara Bay, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/28/17. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Michael McGonigle, Audax Group, 320 Park Ave., 19th Floor, New York, NY 10022. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61486 Notice of Formation of PILATES BY DANIELA, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/11/17. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 64 Heath Place, Hastings-onHudson, NY 10706. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61489 Bluestone 145 E 62 LLC. Filed 11/30/17 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 12 Water St. Suite 204, White Plains, NY 10601 Purpose: all lawful #61490 VDO Solutions LLC. Filed 11/13/17 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 1 Point Place, Chappaqua, NY 10514 Purpose: all lawful #61491 Notice of Formation of Rosebud Publishing, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/7/2017. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Denise Prata, 18 Scott Circle, Purchase, NY 10577. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61492 NOTICE OF FORMATION of Picture That, LLC. Fict. name: PICTURE THAT ART CONSULTANTS, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/13/2017. Office loc: Westchester County. LLC formed in CT on 09/25/2000. SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: Soundview Plaza, 1266 E. Main St., Suite 700R, Stamford, CT 06902. Certificate of LLC filed with Secy. of State of CT located at: 30 Trinity St., Hartford, CT 06106. Purpose: Any lawful act. #61493

Notice of Formation of 1230 PROSPECT AVE LLC. Principal office Westchester County. Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to 2 Wilson PLace, Mt Vernon, NY 10550. Articles of Organization of the LLC filed with the SSNY on September 29, 2017. Purpose: Any lawful act(s). #61494 NOTICE OF FORMATION of Realty Gladiators LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/04/17. 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 Realty Gladiators LLC: 2005 Palmer Avenue 619, Larchmont, NY 10538. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61497 Vandy Photography LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/5/2017. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Stuart Dworkin, 2042 Central Park Ave., Yonkers, NY 10710. General Purpose. #61498 Notice of Formation of Adornetto Realty LLC, a domestic LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/11/17. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 185 Kisco Avenue, Ste. 604, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #61499 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: The Swinburne Building LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on December 11, 2017. 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 The Swinburne Building LLC, 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #61500 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: The Swinburne Building Manager LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on December 11, 2017. 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 The Swinburne Building Manager LLC, 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #61501 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: The Swinburne Building Associates LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on December 11, 2017. 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 The Swinburne Building Associates LLC, 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #61502

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: The Crossroads at Genesee LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on December 11, 2017. 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 The Crossroads at Genesee LLC, 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #61503 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: The Crossroads at Genesee Manager LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on December 11, 2017. 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 The Crossroads at Genesee Manager LLC, 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #61504 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: The Crossroads at Genesee Associates LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on December 11, 2017. 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 The Crossroads at Genesee Associates LLC, 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #61505 LEGAL NOTICE Diamond Direct USA LLC has filed articles of organization with the Secretary of State of NYS on 12/14/2017. The offices of this company are located in Westchester County, NY. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is 35-37 Purchase Street, Rye, NY 10580. The company is organized to conduct any lawful business for which limited liability companies may be organized. #61508 762 Main Street, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 8/8/2014. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Incorp Services, Inc., One Commerce Plz., 99 Washington Ave., Ste., 805-A, Albany, NY 12210-2822. General Purpose. #61511

Notice of Formation of Grayonatray Capital Management, LLC. LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/11/2017. Ofc. Loc. Westchester County. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process tp the LLC, 26 Normandy Terrace, Bronxville, NY 10708. Purpose: any lawful purpose #61513 Notice of Application for Authority to do business in New York of INVESTMENT TITLE LLC (ìLLCî) d/b/a Investment Title Agency, LLC . Application for Authority filed with the Secretary of State (SSNY) on 12/11/2017. LLC formed in New Jersey (ìNJî) on 12/5/16. Office location is Morris County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of such process to the LLC, 222 Ridgedale Ave Suite 302 Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927. Office address in NJ is 222 Ridgedale Ave Suite 302 Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927. Copies of Certificate of Organization of LLC are on file and may be obtained from the Secretary of State of NJ, Department of the Treasury P.O. Box 002 Trenton, NJ 086250002. Purpose of business of LLC is any lawful act or activity. #61514 95 Palisade Avenue LLC. Filed 12/13/17 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 65-22 79th Place, Middle Village, NY 11379 Purpose: all lawful #61516 Dalemen Associates, LLC. Filed 12/20/17 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 54 Morris Lane, Scarsdale, NY 10583 Purpose: all lawful #61517 DVG Family LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 12/18/2017. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 33 Windermere Dr., Yonkers, NY 10710. General Purpose #61518 Notice of Formation of HORIZON CLEAN ENERGY LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/5/17. 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, 2005 Palmer Ave #1048. Larchmont, NY 10538. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61520 The Styled Set LLC. Articles filed w/ SSNY 12/27/17. Office in Westchester Co. SSNY designated for service of process and shall mail to Reg. Agent: Legalinc Corp Services Inc, 1967 Weherle Dr Ste 1 #086, Buffalo, NY 14221. Purpose: Any lawful activity #61522 APB Auto Detailing and Hauling LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 11/30/2017. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 40A Locus Hill Ave., #5J, Yonkers, NY 10701. General Purpose. #61523

Ten Eyck Business Solutions LLC, Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY 11/30/17. Office loc: Westchester county. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Mail copy of ay process against the LLC to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 1228. Purpose: any lawful. #61512

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Josephine Valerie, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Department of State of New York (DSNY) on 12/20/17. Office location: WestchesterCounty. DSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. DSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 148 Vineyard Ave., Yonkers, New York10703, principal business location of the LLC. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #61524 Notice of Formation of Evolytix, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/15/17. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. Scott Binger as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Mail process to the LLC, 49 Smith Ave, 3rd Floor, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61525 Notice of Formation of BCREW Solutions LLC, Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/09/2017. 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, 49 Reyburn Road, Katonah, NY 10536. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61526 Notice of formation of Mystic Products, LLC filed with SSNY on 12/11/17. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. Jedidiah Pines des. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 57 Mystic Drive, Ossining, NY 10562. Purpose: any lawful purpose. # 61506 Notice of formation of GROW TO GIVE LLC. Arts of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/27/2017. Office loc. Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process Fern Charles 11 Edwards Court, Bedford Corners, NY 10549. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. # 61515 Name of Limited Liability Company (LLC):ORIDRONAL STUDIOS LLC. Date of filing Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State (SSNY) 9/21/17. 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 61 Linwood Rd, New Rochelle NY, 10804. Purpose of business of LLC is any lawful act or activity. # 61519 Giulietta Stiller LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 12/19/2017. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 148 Daisy Farms Rd., New Rochelle, NY 10804. General Purpose. # 61521 Notice of Formation of TIA Properties LLC. Org. filed with SSNY on 01/03/18. 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, 161 7th Street Verplanck, NY 10596. Purpose: any lawful purpose. # 61527

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