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From left, Gregory V. Frisoli, Lawrence A. Ruggieri and Glenn Walsh.

ommercial real estate brokers Glenn Walsh and Lawrence A. Ruggieri are working this month from a temporary office at 800 Westchester Ave. in Rye Brook while their new office there is readied for occupancy. They’ll stay in the same RPW Group building from which they’ve worked on Westchester County office deals for several years at Cushman & Wakefield Inc. But the business cards they’ve handed out since January bear the logo of their former market rival, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank (NGKF). “It’s musical chairs,” one longtime office broker said of the recent flurry of moves by some top brokers and their deal-making teams between the top agencies in the Westchester and Fairfield County, Conn. markets. The outbreak of shop-swapping has made historical relics of several still-standing leasing agent signs at office parks on the Platinum Mile and elsewhere in the county. And it left Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) without its core of senior brokers and a large share of its business in Westchester. Brokers’ moves between firms are not uncommon – Walsh, for example, worked at CB Commercial Real Estate and did a 6-year Brokers, page 6

Expanding its home care turf BY JOHN GOLDEN jgolden@westfairinc.com

A 112-year-old home health agency in Westchester County is expanding its geographical reach and adding staff to meet new demand for its services in the nation’s and New York’s changing health care landscape. Based in White Plains, the former Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester & Putnam has been renamed VNS Westchester as it expands its Medicare-certified services this year to the Bronx, Rockland and Dutchess counties. The agency, the largest nonprofit, community-based home health care provider in Westchester, began serving Putnam County residents two years ago. Putnam

County sold the license to the agency for $250,000. The expansion, which already has led VNS Westchester to increase its skilled nursing staff by 10 percent since September, follows an approximately 20-year moratorium in New York on the creation of new certified home health agencies, said Elias M. Nemnom, president and CEO of VNS Westchester. The moratorium was lifted by the state Department of Health in late 2011, as the state began implementing measures recommended by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Medicaid Redesign Team to provide less costly and more efficient and coordinated longterm care for Medicaid patients needing more than 120 days of home care service and keep them out Home care, page 6

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Affordable education key to bill foundering in Albany BY TARICE L.S. GRAY tgray@westfairinc.com

hen state legislators convened for their first session of the new year, there was one bill education advocates were hoping they would address: the Education Investment Incentives Act, which targets the growing crisis of affordability in education by creating a new investment tax credit. There’s a consensus among private and parochial schools that high tuition costs are putting affordable education in the private sector out of reach for too many families. In late January, educators from Jewish and Catholic schools and parents of private school students met with legislators at Solomon Schechter School of Westchester in Hartsdale. They participated in a formal conversation about the growing number of families who are being priced out of private schools and the consequences of legislative inaction. The high cost of education has been a major factor in dropping enrollment. Although it’s not the only factor, tuition affordability is among the reasons some Catholic schools have to close. “Catholic schools in particular have been losing enrollment for several decades, including and especially the last decade,” said Jim Cultrara, director for education with the New York State Catholic Conference. “It threatens the solvency of high-performing schools not just in Westchester, but in inner city New York.” At the end of this school year, 22 Catholic elementary schools and two high schools, including five in Westchester County, will close their doors. The school closings have been blamed on outstanding payments from the state of New York to the diocese, a changing demographic in some Catholic school neighborhoods and tuition costs. With tuition averaging $3,800 for elementary schools and $7,300 for high schools in the New York archdiocese, the cost has become too high for many parents to afford. Many families were deeply impacted by the financial crisis that resulted in the nation’s Great Recession. As enrollment dwindled, the archdiocese determined it could no lon-

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ger support these schools that were no longer self-sufficient. Cultrara, who led the conversation at the Solomon Schechter School, said closing the schools doesn’t make the problem go away, it merely shifts the burden. “We have two Catholic schools in Yonkers slated to close at the end of the school year,” he said. “The city of Yonkers cannot absorb the several hundred students. They’re already overcrowded. It will cost thousands more to educate them.” The cost translates into taxes on residents. New York schools spend $18,618 per student every year. That’s more than any other state in the country. Elliot Spiegel, head of the Solomon Schechter School, said among Jewish day schools the problem of affordability is becoming a daily conversation. The school educates students within a 50-mile radius of its Hartsdale address making the student body economically diverse. For some, the rising cost of living has made tuition costs a strain. The tuition range for Solomon Schechter goes from $19,300 a year for kindergarten to $22,200 for fifth grade. Spiegel said the cost of living is a factor in determining teachers’ salaries. To keep them competitive the school has to increase the cost of tuition from year to year. “Our tuition rises four to five percent per year. That’s been our average over the last five years and that’s a formula that ultimately creates a crisis of affordability.” Like many private schools, Solomon Schechter offers tuition assistance and payment plans, but in some cases it’s not enough. The Education Investment Incentives Act was designed to meet the challenge created by high education costs. It is the latest in a string of bills that have been considered in Albany to address the problem, and advocates believe it has the best chance of passing both the state Senate and Assembly. It was approved in the Senate in 2011 and only now it is positioned to push through the Assembly. State Sen. George Latimer, a newly elected Democrat representing the 37th District in Westchester, was a four-term assemblyman and co-sponsored the bill in 2011. It failed to be approved in the Assembly that year, but many advocates of the

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eduCaTion inVesTmenT TaX CrediT highlights: • Gives a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit against the personal income tax and the corporate franchise tax for donations made to the following: - public schools and school districts (excluding charter schools); - local education funds that support a school district; - nonprofit entities that provide instruction and programming to schools; - organizations that allow donors to choose specific projects to support those chosen by educators (e.g., DonorsChoose.org); - pre-kindergarten programs; and bill including Latimer, hope once state legislators get past the budget hearings, they can push the bill through. “This bill is a good step, but it’s not a solution for schools in stressed conditions,” Latimer said. “It starts the process.” The process of coming up with a viable solution to the crisis has been long. The bill that was introduced in February 2011 and is now in the Assembly Ways and Means Committee had predecessors over the last decade that didn’t make it. The intent of the bill is to increase individual and corporate donations for education through the enhancement of longstanding tax benefits provided under current law by creating a new education tax credit. “It is probably our most important proposal that we’re advocating,” Cultrara said. This bill provides a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit on the personal income tax and the corporate franchise tax for

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- education scholarship for both public and nonpublic schools. • Awards tax credits on a first-come, firstserve basis of up to $250 million a year, beginning in tax year 2013, and for up to $300 million at the start of 2014 and annually thereafter. • Requires the state Department of Taxation and Finance to lower the dollarfor-dollar state tax credit each year according to the value of any federal charitable deduction for the same donation(s). • Allows additional donations for tax credits to be carried over to subsequent tax years. donations made to specific education-related entities. The bill would offer a tax credit to educators who routinely buy learning materials with their own money and it would include a scholarship up to the amount of full tuition for a private or public school. Cultrara believes the inclusion of public schools is key selling point for the bill. “We wouldn’t have near the level of support unfortunately if it just benefitted independent and religious school students,” he said. In the end, Spiegel said education advocates remain hopeful that their voices will be heard in Albany and lawmakers will make the big first step in keeping educational options open to all families. “You can choose public schools, you can choose private schools and you can choose some form of parochial education,” he said. “And I think the interest is to keep the vibrancy here in this democratic system of healthy options for parents and for students wanting whatever form of education there is.”

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Region looks to use valley’s greens to attract tourists BY TARICE L.S. GRAY tgray@westfairinc.com

hen National Geographic magazine released its annual list of 20 places to visit in 2013, listed among Malawi and Uganda in Africa was a more familiar destination – the Hudson Valley. The region’s reputation as a desirable tourist destination has been growing in recent years. The travel and tourism industry in Westchester County alone generated $1.7 billion in 2011, an 8 percent increase from the previous year. The industry also employs 24,000 people in the county. The increasing interest in Westchester as a tourist destination was behind a recent gathering of business community members in White Plains. The Westchester Green Business Challenge, an initiative spearheaded by the county and The Business Council of Westchester to help companies become more environmentally sustainable, held a panel discussion Feb. 5 focused on the county’s travel and tourism industry. The Hudson Valley, which National Geographic called a cultural clarion, is

known as much for its mom-and-pop shops as for its organic farms. The midHudson Valley is home to 2,321 farms, which represent 6.4 percent of farms in the state. There are also 67 agro-tourism sites in the region, including pickyour-own farms like Hilltop Hanover in Yorktown Heights. The farm attracts 20,000 visitors a year, not including the nearly 5,000 students that come for educational field trips. “It’s a destination-based entity. People want to come and connect with farms,” Hilltop Farm director Lucille Munz said. “They want to be a part of harvesting, picking and all that a farm offers, which is a wonderful thing for us.” Munz said that the farm sees itself as part of the economic engine that supports the region’s economy. Hilltop generates most of its revenue from consumer supported agriculture (CSA), which supplies the farm’s operating capital. The farm contracts with people who pay up front in exchange for weekly fresh produce during harvest months. So far, there are 100 members in the CSA program and the farm hopes it can increase that number to 150 members soon. Munz also said the farm is “looking at doing something next year called a restaurant CSA, so that we

can contract directly with restaurants.” The food and beverage component of the Hudson Valley travel and tourism industry brought in revenue of approximately $436 million in 2011, and Hilltop would like to be bigger part of that growing industry. It already caters to six restaurants in the region, including Tomatillo and Sweet Grass Grill, both in Tarrytown. When Dave Starkey, owner of both eateries, opened Tomatillo in 2004, he said he was becoming more conscious about the food industry and food production. “I’d just had two children so I was concerned about what I was feeding them, what I was eating and what I was going to feed my customers,” he said. “And just as important if not more important I was concerned about what kind of world they were going to inherit and the impact I was making on the environment.” That concern grew into an environmentally conscious philosophy he built into both restaurants. Madava Farms, home to the Crown Maple Syrup brand in Dutchess County, is another farm destination that shares the philosophy of offering environmentally sustainable food production. Their garden is cultivated on six and a half acres of land and grows a variety of produce that goes

to restaurants in the region. Visitors, however, can sample some of the produce at The Farm Stand, Madava’s eclectic eatery and market. Sherri Darocha, director of tourism for the farm, said, “We are lucky enough to have a Culinary Institute of America chef here and he changes the menu every weekend.” She added, “Part of the reason is to help inspire guests to take the experience home so wherever they are originally from, whether Westchester or the city, it can continue.” To accommodate those visitors, the farm provides a shuttle for those who take the Metro-North train to get to Madava Farms in Dover Plains. The draw of the farms, restaurants and independent shops is a growing part of the region’s identity, said Natasha Caputo, director of tourism and film for Westchester, and the county is capitalizing on the growing travel and tourism market in the Hudson Valley. Last summer, the county launched a “Meet Me in Westchester” campaign, hoping to tie in the distinction as one of National Geographic’s top 20 most desirable destinations in the world. “We have a very healthy travel and tourism offering and product for our visitors, and I think that’s really important for business,” Caputo said.

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Bridge builders meet residents on Hudson

BY JOHN GOLDEN jgolden@westfairinc.com

anagers from the design and construction team for the new Tappan Zee Bridge met recently for the first time with community residents in Tarrytown and Nyack as part of the state’s effort to make the $3.9 billion project a model of transparency and community involvement. At the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, five representatives of Tappan Zee Constructors L.L.C. and Thruway Authority Executive Director Thomas J. Madison Jr. fielded written questions from an estimated audience of about 100 persons in a halfempty conference hall. Brian Conybeare, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s special advisor on the Tappan Zee project, led the state’s carefully scripted presentation and the question-andanswer exchange. The former news anchor at Cablevision’s News 12 station in Yonkers read from a teleprompter the text that accompanied the state’s slideshow and video presentation of the “New NY Bridge.” That is the name given the bridge replacement project, part of Cuomo’s New NY Works marketing program since taking office, Conybeare said in response to a question. “I have heard no discussion of changing the name of the bridge from the Tappan Zee”

once the 3-mile-long twin-span bridge is built, he assured the audience. Tappan Zee Constructors in its winning $3.142 billion design-build contract agreed to deliver a completed bridge in 5 years, 2 ½ months. The winning consortium includes Fluor Corp., American Bridge Co., Granite Construction Northeast Inc. and Traylor Bros. Inc. The project’s lead designer is HDR Inc. Walter Reichert, project manager from Granite Construction and vice president of Tappan Zee Constructors, said the old bridge will continue to operate for the first three years of the project until middle or late 2016, when the northern westbound span of the new bridge opens. The old bridge then will be removed and traffic rerouted to the new four-lane northern span while the southern span is built and connected to land “exactly where the current bridge is,” Conybeare said Reichert said the builder anticipates “negligible” closures on the existing bridge that would impede traffic during normal travel hours. Thruway Authority’s Madison said all-electronic tolling will be installed on the existing bridge during construction to improve traffic flow and might be permanently installed on the new spans. John Duschang, project environmental manager and vice president at HDR, said the

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northern edge of the new westbound span will be about 150 feet closer than the current bridge to The Quay of Tarrytown, a condominium complex on South Broadway. Conybeare said the project will utilize existing bridge landings in Westchester and Rockland to minimize construction in residential communities and property takings by eminent domain. “Nobody will be losing their homes because of this,” he said. The state will take a “sliver” of land at The Quay and a small piece of property at the Bradford Mews apartments in Nyack. Conybeare said residents will have access to online, 24-hour real time video, noise and air quality monitoring of the project. Residents can call in noise and construction-related complaints on a project hotline at 1-855-TZBridge. Conybeare said Tappan Zee Constructors has agreed to a one-hour mitigation time for all excessive-noise complaints. Community outreach centers for the bridge project have been opened at 303 S. Broadway in Tarrytown and at 142 Main St. in Nyack. Center hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. The spans will include pedestrian and bicycle paths and six overlooks on the northern side. “We want this to be a community resource, like a park that people can get out to if they want to,” said Conybeare. With four 12-foot-wide traffic lanes and two emergency lanes on each span, “It will be a much more user-friendly bridge,” he said.

Thruway Authority Executive Director Thomas J. Madison Jr., left, and Walter Reichert, Tappan Zee Constructors project manager, at a community meeting in Tarrytown on the state’s bridge project.

Though no date has been set for a project groundbreaking, test borings will be done in the Hudson River and staging areas will be established in March, Conybeare said. Test pilings will be installed in June. Dredging will begin in August and end by Nov. 1 before fish spawning season. A distinctive design feature of the new bridge, H-shaped cable suspension support towers that lean outward, led one person in the audience to pose a double-barreled question: “Are you wedded to the H-shaped frame?” “Can Honda buy naming rights? “ Jeffrey Han, project design director with HDR, said the bridge tower design was both structurally efficient and visually striking. “I think there’s going to be a lot of people who will want to use it for their commercials,” he said.

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his winter, the hardy souls at ArtsWestchester in White Plains have gone down to the sea in ships, as it were, for an exhibit that charts the past and present of the maritime tradition in our area. While “From Shore to Shore: Boat Builders and Boatyards of Westchester and Long Island” (through March 9) is primarily about marine history here, dating from the late 18th century, and aesthetics, it also offers viewers a portal onto the craft and business of making and maintaining boats in a fluid economy. “I think people are wondering why ArtsWestchester is doing a boat-building exhibit,” says Executive Director Janet T. Langsam. “But we’ve done exhibits on stone walls and other crafts. There are techniques being demonstrated here that we need to hold on to.” Indeed, Tom van Buren – director of folk arts and performance at ArtsWestchester, who curated the show with Nancy Solomon of Long Island Traditions – says that the youngsters who built wooden boats in the educational programs run by the Bronxbased Rocking the Boat and Peekskill’s Community Boat Works of the Hudson Valley are also learning carpentry, math and social skills that can be applied to a variety of trades and careers. Rocking the Boat’s green and blond Whitehall rowing boat certainly looks impressively sleek, all the more so when you consider that it was built by teenagers. Rocking the Boat also contributed the exhibit’s melonseed, a type of sailboat that would’ve plied the mid-Atlantic in the mid-19th century, helmed by fishermen or sportsmen. Its 16-foot mast makes nice use of the lofty two-story Peckham Gallery in ArtsWestchester’s Arts Exchange headquarters, says gallery director Kathleen Reckling. Nowadays, however, boats are no longer built out of woods like cedar and white oak, says Van Buren. They’re made from fiberglass and metals like aluminum. Among those swimming against the tide is Chris Brennan, who builds and repairs wooden boats at Westerly Marina in Ossining, where he rents space. “Most of the people who have wooden boats today are collectors,” says Joe DeMarchis, manager of Westerly Marina, a third-generation family business founded in 1961 by Joe’s father, Arthur. It’s one of the boatyards featured in the exhibit along with Julius Petersen Boatyard in Nyack, Derecktor Shipyard in Mamaroneck, Maurice’s Yacht Service in New Rochelle, Consolidated Yachts on City Island and several on Long Island. The shift to materials that required less upkeep for boat owners changed the business

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stint at Newmark when it was a boutique regional firm before spending more than a decade at C&W. Still, he said, “In all my years in the industry, I’ve never seen movement quite like this right now, all the jumps, where everyone is switching shops.” He predicted more brokers’ moves would follow. Walsh and Ruggieri switched companies with a third member of their former C&W team, Gregory V. Frisoli. Frisoli, formerly based in Connecticut at C&Ws Stamford office, joined Newmark’s Greenwich office as executive managing director. Walsh, a 25-year veteran of the Westchester market, became executive director of Newmark’s new office in Rye Brook. Ruggieri, the team’s junior member, joins NGKF as senior managing director. “We’re like a married couple, we stick together,” Walsh said. Sticking together also is good for business. “What you’re selling your clients is your team,” he said. “It’s very difficult if you’re bifurcated.” Cushman & Wakefield last fall lost another veteran office broker, Christopher B. O’Callaghan, who joined the Stamford office of Jones Lang LaSalle as managing director, strengthening the national firm’s bid to become a major player in the Westchester market. In January, Paul Kauffman, a former executive vice president at C&W’s Stamford office and

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of nursing homes. Nemnom said VNS Westchester was one of 14 agencies approved for expansion among 137 first-round applicants statewide, and one of seven agencies approved among 35 applicants in a second round, when the Bronx was added to its service territory. Bronx residents often are referred to southern Westchester hospitals with which VNS Westchester works, Nemnom noted. “This is a very strong opportunity for them to do one-stop shopping with us,” he said. That one-stop shopping now is also available to patients from the lower Hudson Valley at Westchester Medical Center and for Dutchess County residents referred to Putnam County hospitals with which VNS is affiliated, Nemnom said. The nonprofit, which Nemnom has

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28-year veteran of the firm, also moved to Jones Lang LaSalle’s Stamford office as managing director. At NGKF, the brokerage trio led by Walsh fills vacancies left by the move last September of Newmark’s Westchester team of brokers, led by Brian Carcaterra, to the Westchester and Fairfield office of CBRE Group Inc. in Stamford. Switching shops with Carcaterra, now senior vice president at CBRE, were Michael McCall, CBRE vice president, and senior associate Peter Hansen. McCall, a broker for about seven years, said Newmark Knight’s purchase in 2011 by BGC Partners Inc., the publicly traded global brokerage company that sprang from and shares a CEO with Cantor Fitzgerald, sparked the brokers’ eventual move to CBRE. When the new owner required employees to sign a five-year employment contract, the NGKF brokers decided “to explore options before rushing that commitment to them for the foreseeable future. That really made us think long and hard about our futures.” At CBRE, McCall saw “an opportunity to work with the biggest and best platform.” “I don’t want to say it caused a domino effect,” he said of his team’s move, “but it certainly shook up the marketplace.” For Frisoli and Walsh, BGC’s ownership made a move to NGKF attractive for both them and their clients. “We looked at the model that Newmark is using and we thought it offered us a wider array (of services) that we could offer to our

clients,” said Walsh. Frisoli pointed to BGC’s access to the capital resources of Cantor Fitzgerald’s businesses, which include Cantor Commercial Real Estate, a leading lender last year in commercial mortgage-backed securities. “Our clients that own buildings, that are selling a building and refinancing buildings, we’re able to offer them access to capital within that group,” he said.

Walsh said NGKF CEO Barry Gosin is a Westchester resident. “He’s got a very active interest in making this a successful office. So getting access to the top is not a bad thing.” Gosin and other principals at NGKF have met with a premier client of Walsh, Robert P. Weisz, head of RPW Group Inc.

Weisz said he is looking to expand the RPW portfolio with building purchases in Connecticut and New Jersey. As a BGC company, NGKF “will be very helpful to us, with having pretty much a complete package as a one-stop shop.” “It’s a very large company, but it still has the entrepreneurial spirit,” said Weisz. In the real estate industry, “I believe that the relationship is with individuals certainly more than with an institution. My relationship with Glenn Walsh is probably the longest in the industry. We’ve been doing business for 25 years.” When clients are represented by larger agencies, said McCall, “Sometimes it’s going to be a flip of the coin whether they stay with you or have an allegiance to the firm.” Carcaterra’s team has landed one of its premier clients, Normandy Real Estate Partners and its 1.5 million-square-foot office park portfolio at The Exchange, with CBRE. Normandy terminated its contract with NGKF as exclusive leasing agent for its Harrison and White Plains properties and took proposals from both NGKF and CBRE. CBRE signs soon will replace the outdated NGKF signs at Normandy’s office parks, McCall said. The wave of brokers’ moves could force landlords to make moves of their own in their wake, McCall said. “With the shakeup in the marketplace, a lot of owners have to take a step back and see who’s representing them and conflicts of interest,” he said.

led for about two years, has about 250 employees, including 200 clinicians, in its VNS Westchester operation. The organization employs an additional 250 workers, including 200 home health aides, in Westchester Care at Home, which provides personal care services to about 200 patients. VNS Westchester’s skilled nurses see about 1,200 homebound patients daily, Nemnom aid. “Our growth would be even more if we had the staff to service the population,” he said.”Recruiting nurses is a very difficult process. It’s not that easy to get a new, qualified home care nurse.” With home health care a key element of federal and New York health care reform initiatives, “There’s much more interest now” among care providers, said Mary Gadomski, VNS Westchester’s director of community education. “There’s a lot more competition for the same professionals.” Agency officials have estimated the expansion will bring a 10 percent to 15

percent increase in patients for VNS Westchester. “We’re starting at ground zero,” Nemnom said. “We think there’s going to be a ramp-up period of one to two years.” Nemnom Currently the agency’s annual revenue is about $35 million, about 70 percent of which comes from Medicare reimbursements and 15 percent from Medicaid, said Nemnom. The agency anticipates more opportunity and a higher demand for its services in parts of its newly expanded territory. The Bronx has 1.3 million residents, 40 percent of which are eligible for Medicaid benefits, Gadomski noted. By comparison, 10 percent of Westchester’s approximately 1 million residents receive Medicaid, she said. VNS Westchester has a Brewster office that directs patient services in Putnam

and Dutchess Counties. Patient cases in Rockland and the Bronx will be managed by the White Plains office. Among home care providers, “Definitely there’s more competition,” said Gadomski. In Westchester, five certified home health agencies have opened since VNS Westchester’s expansion was approved, she said. Even with the increased competition, “There are enough patients to go around,” Nemnom said. But the health care services they receive must be coordinated rather than “siloed” as they have been, he said. Nemnom said home care will determine the success of federal Affordable Care Act initiatives to improve the quality of health care in the U.S. while lowering its costs. “If home care fails in this whole process, the whole goals of the system will not be met. For us, it’s an exciting time because we’re a key player in this environment as it progresses over the next few years.”

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he Tarrytown Music Hall is one of three finalists to lease, operate and manage the 1 shuttered Paramount 12/5/12 7:42 PM Page Center for the Arts in Peekskill. Peekskill announced the three finalists to take over the 83-year old, 1,024-seat theater that closed last October, facing a $300,000 budget shortfall. The other two finalists are The Paramount Phoenix Group and Red House Entertainment. The city, through its spokes-

man Bob Knight, declined to provide any information about the finalists or what they are proposing, and said it would not be soliciting any more proposals. The Paramount Proposal Review Committee, composed of business officials, residents and city officials, wrapped up its information gathering meetings on Jan. 29. The Tarrytown Music Hall had previously expressed interest in running the theater, saying it could save money by sharing an administrative staff and drive down artist fees by eliminating bidding competition. While Paramount blamed the recession

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for its troubles, the Music Hall said it has grown about 20 percent each year. The Music Hall, an 843-seat concert hall, is owned and operated by The Friends of the Mozartina Musical Arts Conservatory Inc., a nonprofit organization established in 1979. The hall, which brings in over 85,000 people annually, estimates that it generates $1 million a year into the Tarrytown economy. A work session will be held on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m., with the three proposers making presentations. Peekskill Councilman Darren Rigger said that naming the three finalists clears a big hurdle in the process to reopen the theater. “That’s the exciting thing,” Rigger said. “Now we can move forward. Everyone will be able to see who the groups are and what their vision is.” Rigger said the three proposals are different in design and makeup, and public input would play a role in the city’s decision. “We want to give people a chance to say what they like and don’t like,” said Rigger. “We’re going to weigh everything and make an assessment. This is a deliberate process. We want to get the theater open but we

don’t want to rush into something and be ill-prepared to run it effectively.” Rigger said he didn’t know if the other two organizations were legitimate entities but said he was interested with what Tarrytown Music Hall would propose. “Tarrytown is more of a rock ’n’ roll house, while the Paramount’s mission has always been community based. It will be interesting to see what they come out with,” he said. Paramount Center for the Arts Inc., a nonprofit organization that operated the theater, dissolved in November. The city, which owns the theater, had leased it to the group for $1. The Paramount has gone through much iteration since it opened in 1930 as a movie theater built by Paramount Pictures. Paramount Pictures sold the building in 1973 and it was acquired by the city in 1977 after a tax default. In recent years, the theater underwent an extensive $1 million renovation and restoration, including recreating the original 1930s ceiling design. Patrons who bought tickets for cancelled Paramount events have yet to receive refunds.

Few businesses take advantage of SBA loans post-Sandy BY SAM BARRON sbarron@westfairinc.com

While the Hudson Valley suffered significant damage from Hurricane Sandy, many businesses in the region are choosing to forgo low interest loans that could help them rebuild. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Disaster Assistance revealed that only six businesses in Westchester and Rockland counties have had loan applications approved. No businesses have had loans approved in Orange County. Businesses can apply for Business Physical Disaster Loans, which are loans to repair or replace damaged property, or Economic Injury Disaster Loans, which are loans to help businesses meet financial obligations that cannot be met due to disaster. Businesses can receive up to $2 million. Depending on available credit, interest rates range from 3 percent to 6 percent. Over 5,900 businesses in New York state have applied for loans in the wake of Sandy. The deadline to apply for SBA loans was extended to Feb. 27. Overall, the SBA has approved more than 11,000 loans for about $806 million. John Ravitz, executive vice president of The Business Council of Westchester, said he thinks businesses suffered interruption versus physical damage, and that the lesson

of Sandy was to have business continuity plans in place. “We were alerting businesses to pay attention and have an updated plan in place,” Ravitz said. “You have to drill the plan. It’s very important for employees that senior management be proactive.” Ravitz said that the storm was a wake-up call to businesses. “Denial is the biggest obstacle,” Ravitz said. “Businesses don’t think they will get knocked out and then people can’t get into their offices.” Laurence Gottlieb, director of economic development for Westchester County, said that he thinks many businesses just didn’t want the burden of taking out a loan. “They wanted cash similar to what homeowners get,” Gottlieb said. “Government resources after a natural disaster are often as difficult as the intensity of the storm itself. It’s not for lack of trying; the SBA was constantly communicating with business groups and local chambers.” Westchester’s affluence also helps small businesses, as many business owners have friends and family that they can go to for assistance. “That’s very different from other parts of the country that don’t have those resources to tap into,” said Gottlieb. “There’s a higher level of financial resiliency in this region.”

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ELmSFORD HEALTH CARE COmPANY BUYS PHARmACY BUSINESS

BioScrip Inc., an Elmsford-based provider of drug infusion therapy and home care nursing services, closed this month on its $70 million cash purchase of HomeChoice Partners Inc., a provider of alternate-site infusion pharmacy services headquartered in Norfolk, Va. HomeChoice was a majority-owned subsidiary of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. The purchase price can be adjusted under the terms of the agreement, including potential additional payment based on the results of operations. BioScrip also expects a future tax benefit estimated at $3.9 million from the deal. HomeChoice serves about 15,000 patients annually and has fourteen infusion pharmacy locations in Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Missouri and Alabama. rick smith, president and CEO of BioScrip, in an announcement of the closing called the HomeChoice purchase “an important part of our ongoing strategy to build our infusion business through strategic and opportunistic acquisitions which meet our financial criteria and enable us to expand our national footprint.” He said the Elmsford company expects to immediately begin to integrate HomeChoice into its infusion services segment “to take advantage of increased purchasing power, operating leverage and market synergies.” The new business is expected to be fully integrated in nine to 12 months. HomeChoice is expected to generate approximately $70 million in annual revenue and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization margins between 12 percent and 14 percent.

LAW FIRm EXPANDS TO PUERTO RICO

Jackson Lewis L.L.P., the national employment and labor law firm headquartered in White Plains, has opened an office in Puerto Rico, the firm’s first expansion outside the continental U.S. Vincent a. Cino, chairman of Jackson Lewis, in a statement said the office will serve many of the firm’s major clients with substantial operations in the region. “We are thrilled to be the first U.S. employment boutique to ‘plant the flag’ in the commonwealth and are optimistic about our long-term prospects,” he said, adding that the office will comple-

ment Jackson Lewis’ involvement with L&E Global, an international alliance of boutique employment law firms founded in 2010. “Our new office in Puerto Rico will open an important gateway to businesses operating in the Caribbean and Latin America,” said Cino. Founded in 1958, Jackson Lewis exclusively represents management in workplace law. The firm employs 750 attorneys in 52 offices.

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Westchester Community College and Friends of Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center Inc. are offering courses for anyone interested in earning a certificate in sustainable vegetable production at Hilltop Hanover Farm in Yorktown Heights. Courses include agriculture business and marketing, crop production, which teaches spring production practices, and farm maintenance, which offers instructions on fundamental maintenance and repair of farm facilities and equipment. The program consists of 45 hours of core courses and 18 hours of electives, followed by 16 hours of community service and a final exam. Full-time students can complete the program in two semesters. Classes will be taught by seasoned agricultural service providers and farming professionals. The farm features a five-acre commercial crop farm, two greenhouses and a composting facility. For more information and a complete list of courses and descriptions, visit sunywcc. edu/ce.

susan b. Wayne, president and CEO of Family Services of Westchester, brendan meyer, a financial advisor with Northwest Mutual and josh krull, executive director for Atria Senior Living Group, are also joining the board of directors. “We are extremely fortunate to have attracted such respected and able individuals to our board,” said WCA President William mooney in a statement. “I look forward to receiving their counsel and feedback as WCA strengthens its efforts to advocate for health care transformation, government reform, the development of young professionals and economic growth in the region.”

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WCA NAmES 7 TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lawyers and a financial advisor are among the seven people who have been named to the Westchester County Association’s (WCA) board of directors. New board members include frank mcCullough jr., a senior partner at McCullough, Goldberger and Staudt L.L.P., navy e. djonovic, a partner at Maier Markey and Justic L.L.P., john m. flannery, a partner at Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman and Dicker L.L.P., and justin driscoll, a partner at Brown and Weinraub P.L.L.C.

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Students shop for careers at Ridge Hill

BY JOHN GOLDEN jgolden@westfairinc.com

he Brooklyn-based owner of Westchester’s Ridge Hill, the 1.3 million-square-foot shopping, entertainment and health care complex in Yonkers, has partnered with Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE) to launch a two-year career exploration program for the city’s public high school students.

“Exposure to careers and the skills needed to be successful in the workplace should be part of every child’s education. Ridge Hill Academy will help these students understand what they need to do to build a successful future.”

ational partners at Ridge Hill, including Securitas USA, Collins Building Services and LAZ Parking, will teach students about marketing and retail center security, maintenance and parking and traffic. They also will learn about retail management from Lord & Taylor staff at Ridge Hill, supermarket operations at Whole Foods and restaurant management at The Cheesecake Factory. Whole Foods will donate 5 percent of their sales on March 6 to YPIE. “Forest City is giving these students a wonderful opportunity,” YPIE Executive Director Wendy Nadel said in a state-

ment announcing the program launch. “Exposure to careers and the skills needed to be successful in the workplace should be part of every child’s education. Ridge Hill Academy will help these students understand what they need to do to build a successful future.” Kathy Welch, senior vice president and director of retail development for Forest City Ratner Cos., said the workplace academy is “a great opportunity for participants to learn and work with Ridge Hill professionals who put good ideas and innovative solutions into practice every day. We are

very excited to be participating in this worthwhile, hands-on program.” Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano in a statement said the collaboration between YPIE and Forest City Ratner “is critical to the future of our Yonkers Public School students. Programs like this are vital so we can expose our students to different careers and provide them the real-life experience needed to help them make educated decisions about college and beyond.” Nadel said YPIE hopes to replicate the innovative Ridge Hill Academy model with other area corporations and businesses.

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The program, Ridge Hill Academy, is funded by Forest City Ratner Cos. as part of a three-year, $100,000 grant to YPIE, a private nonprofit founded in 2007 that works in partnership with the Yonkers public schools to increase the number of students who complete a post-secondary program. The program will expose students to management careers in shopping center industries, including retail and restaurant management, operations, security and maintenance management, public relations and marketing. Westmed Medical Group will instruct students in medical center management at its Ridge Hill clinic. Ridge Hill Academy launched Feb. 5 with 25 high school sophomores and juniors in the program’s first 10-week semester. Participants were chosen from Yonkers public schools through a competitive application process managed by YPIE staff. A new group of students will be selected for each semester. Students will rotate weekly among vendors and retail establishments at Ridge Hill to learn about various careers and the educational paths needed to get there. They will also participate in a series of job readiness and skill-building workshops focused on resume writing, interviewing and workplace etiquette. Each academy graduate will be awarded a certificate of program completion and will have an opportunity to apply for summer internships and jobs. Staff at Forest City Ratner and its oper-

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To merchants who have accepted Visa and MasterCard at any time since January 1, 2004: Notice of a 6+ billion dollar class action settlement. Si desea leer este aviso en español, llámenos o visite nuestro sitio web. Notice of a class action settlement authorized by the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York. This notice is authorized by the Court to inform you about an agreement to settle a class action lawsuit that may affect you. The lawsuit claims that Visa and MasterCard, separately, and together with banks, violated antitrust laws and caused merchants to pay excessive fees for accepting Visa and MasterCard credit and debit cards, including by: • Agreeing to set, apply, and enforce rules about merchant fees (called default interchange fees); • Limiting what merchants could do to encourage their customers to use other forms of payment through, for example, charging customers an extra fee or offering discounts; and • Continuing that conduct after Visa and MasterCard changed their corporate structures. The defendants say they have done nothing wrong. They say that their business practices are legal and the result of competition, and have benefitted merchants and consumers. The Court has not decided who is right because the parties agreed to a settlement. On November 27, 2012, the Court gave preliminary approval to this settlement.

tHe settLement Under the settlement, Visa, MasterCard, and the bank defendants have agreed to make payments to two settlement funds: • The first is a “Cash Fund” – a $6.05 billion fund that will pay valid claims of merchants that accepted Visa or MasterCard credit or debit cards at any time between January 1, 2004 and November 28, 2012. • The second is an “Interchange Fund” –

estimated to be approximately $1.2 billion – that will be based on a portion of the interchange fees attributable to certain merchants that accept Visa or MasterCard credit cards for an eight-month “Interchange Period.” Additionally, the settlement changes some of the Visa and MasterCard rules applicable to merchants who accept their cards. This settlement creates two classes: • A Cash Settlement Class (Rule 23(b) (3) Settlement Class), which includes all persons, businesses, and other entities that accepted any Visa or MasterCard cards in the U.S. at any time from January 1, 2004 to November 28, 2012, and • A Rule Changes Settlement Class (Rule 23(b)(2) Settlement Class), which includes all persons, businesses, and entities that as of November 28, 2012 or in the future accept any Visa or MasterCard cards in the U.S.

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25% of the Cash Settlement Fund, and • The cost of settlement administration and notice, money awarded to the class representatives, and attorneys’ fees and expenses all as approved by the Court. In addition, merchants in the Cash Settlement Class that accept Visa and MasterCard during the eight-month Interchange Period and file a valid claim will get money from the separate Interchange Fund, estimated to be approximately $1.2 billion. The value of each claim, where possible, will be based on an estimate of one-tenth of 1% of the merchant’s Visa and MasterCard credit card dollar sales volume during that period. Payments to merchants who file valid claims for a portion of the Interchange Fund will be based on:

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Merchants will benefit from changes to certain MasterCard and Visa rules, which will allow merchants to, among other things: • Charge customers an extra fee if they pay with Visa or MasterCard credit cards, • Offer discounts to customers who do not pay with Visa or MasterCard credit or debit cards, and

• Form buying groups that meet certain criteria to negotiate with Visa and MasterCard.

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Merchants who are included in this lawsuit have the legal rights and options explained below. You may: • File a claim to ask for payment. You will receive a claim form in the mail or email or file online at: www.PaymentCardSettlement.com. • Exclude yourself from the Cash Settlement Class (Rule 23(b)(3) Settlement Class). If you exclude yourself, you can sue the Defendants for damages based on alleged conduct occurring on or before November 27, 2012 on your own at your own expense, if you want to. If you exclude yourself, you will not get any money from this settlement.

If you are a merchant and wish to exclude yourself, you must make a written request, place it in an envelope, and mail it with postage prepaid and postmarked no later than May 28, 2013 to Class Administrator, Payment Card Interchange Fee Settlement, P.O. Box 2530, Portland, OR 97208-2530. The written request must be signed by a person authorized to do so and provide all of the following information: (1) the words “In re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation,” (2) your full name, address, telephone number, and taxpayer identification number, (3) the merchant that wishes to be excluded from the Cash Settlement Class (Rule 23(b)(3) Settlement Class), and what position or authority you have to exclude the merchant, and (4) the business names, brand names, and addresses of any stores or sales locations whose sales the merchant desires to be excluded. Note: You cannot be excluded from the Rule Changes Settlement Class (Rule 23(b)(2) Settlement Class). • Object to the settlement. The deadline to object is: May 28, 2013. To learn how to object, see: www.PaymentCardSettlement.com or call 1-800-625-6440. Note: If you exclude yourself from the Cash Settlement Class you cannot object to the terms of that portion of the settlement. For more information about these rights and options, visit: www.PaymentCardSettlement.com.

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Members of the Rule Changes Settlement Class are bound by the terms of this settlement. Members of the Cash Settlement Class, who do not exclude themselves by the deadline, are bound by the terms of this settlement whether or not they file a claim for payment. Members of both classes release all claims against all released parties listed in the Settlement Agreement. The settlement will resolve and release any claims by merchants against Visa, MasterCard or other defendants that were or could have been alleged in the lawsuit, including any claims based on interchange or other fees, no-surcharge rules, no-discounting rules, honor-all-cards rules and other rules.

The settlement will also resolve any merchant claims based upon the future effect of any Visa or MasterCard rules, as of November 27, 2012 and not to be modified pursuant to the settlement, the modified rules provided for in the settlement, or any other rules substantially similar to any such rules. The releases will not bar claims involving certain specified standard commercial disputes arising in the ordinary course of business. For more information on the release, see the settlement agreement at: www.PaymentCardSettlement.com.

tHe court HeAring ABout tHis settLement On September 12, 2013, there will be a Court hearing to decide whether to approve the proposed settlement, class counsels’ requests for attorneys’ fees and expenses, and awards for the class representatives. The hearing will take place at: United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York 225 Cadman Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11201 You do not have to go to the court hearing or hire an attorney. But you can if you want to, at your own cost. The Court has appointed the law firms of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi LLP, Berger & Montague, PC, and Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP to represent the Class (“Class Counsel”).

Questions? For more information about this case (In re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation, MDL 1720), you may: Call toll-free: 1-800-625-6440 Visit: www.PaymentCardSettlement.com Write to the Class Administrator: Payment Card Interchange Fee Settlement P.O. Box 2530 Portland, OR 97208-2530 Email: info@PaymentCardSettlement.com Please check www.PaymentCardSettlement.com for any updates relating to the settlement or the settlement approval process.

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THELIST: top mergers & acquisitions RANKED BY HIGHEST DEAL

REGIONAL NEXT LIST: WEALTH MANAGERS JANUARY 18

TOP MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

regional

Rank

Ranked by largest deal Name, address and phone number Website

Deal $

Acquisition/merger

United Technologies Corp. 755 Main St., Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 289-0039 • utc.com

IntercontinentalExhange Inc. 1 N. End Ave., New York, NY 10282 (212) 748-4000 • theice.com

8.2 billion

Acquired New York Stock Exchange Euronext

Aetna 151 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT 06156 (860) 273-0123 • aetna.com

5.7 billion

Acquired Coventry Health Care Inc.

Cigna 900 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002 (800) 997-1654 • cigna.com

3.8 billion

Acquired HealthSpring

M&T Bank Corp. 1 M&T Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 842-5445 • mandtbank.com

3.7 billion

Acquired Hudson City Bancorp Inc. and subsidiary Hudson City Savings Bank

EverBank Financial Corp. 501 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 623-8408 • everbank.com

Zayo Group L.L.C. 400 Centennial Parkway. Suite 200. Louisville, CO 80027 (866) 364-6033 • zayo.com

2.2 billion

Acquired AboveNet Inc., operator of fiber-optic networks based in White Plains, N.Y.

Priceline.com Inc. 800 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk, CT 06854 (203) 299-8000 • priceline.com

1.8 billion

Acquired Kayack Software Corp. in Norwalk, Conn.

Genesse & Wyoming Inc. 66 Field Point Road, Greenwich, CT 06830 (203) 629-3722 • gwrr.com

1.4 billion (approximately)

16.5 billion

2.51 billion

Acquired Goodrich Corp. in Danbury, Conn.

Norwalk-based GE Capital sold Business Property Lending Inc., a unit of GE Capital Real Estate

Acquired RailAmerica Inc, based in Jacksonville, Fla.

International Business Machines Corp. 1 New Orchard Road, Armonk, NY 10504 (914) 499-1900 • ibm.com

1.3 billion

Acquired Kenexa Corp., a human resources software provider

Bayer HealthCare L.L.C. 555 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591 (914) 366-1800 • healthcare.bayer.com

1.2 billion

Acquired Schiff Nutrition International

First Niagara Bank N.A. (A subsidiary of First Niagara Financial Group Inc.) 726 Exchange St., Suite 618 Buffalo, NY 14210 (800) 421-0004 • fnfg.com

Jackson National Life Insurance 2900 Westchester Ave., Purchase, NY 10577 (914) 253-9271 • jackson.com

600 million

Acquired Reassure America Life Insurance Co. from Swiss RE

Delta Air Lines Inc. P.O. Box 20706, Atlanta, GA 30320 (404) 715-2600 • delta.com

360 million

Acquired Singapore Airlines' 49 stake in Virgin Atlantic

Cigna 900 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002 (800) 997-1654 • cigna.com

305 million

Acquired Great American Supplemental Benefits from American Financial Group Inc.

Starwood Capital Group 591 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830 (203) 422-7700 • starwoodcapital.com

118 million

Acquired InTown Suites, which has 140 properties

Westcon Group 520 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591 (914) 829-7000 • westcongroup.com

62.5 million (approximately)

Acquired Afina Group, a data center service provider and distributor of data security software

Provident New York Bancorp 400 Rella Blvd., No. 308, Montebello, NY 10901 (845) 369-8040 • providentbanking.com

40.5 million (approximately)

Acquired Gotham Bank of New York, a business-oriented commercial bank in midtown Manhattan

Aquarion Water Co. 600 Lindley St., Bridgeport, CT 06606 (203) 445-7310 • aquarion.com

XPO Logistics Inc. 5 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich, CT 06831 (855) 744-7976 • xpologistics.com

Customers Bancorp 1015 Penn Ave., Wyomissing, PA 19610 customersbank.com

21 million (approximately)

Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. 321 Railroad, Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830 (203) 863-8200 • ubproperties.com

18.2 million

Acorda Therapeutics Inc. 420 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, NY 10502 (914) 347-4300 • acorda.com

XPO Logistics Inc. 5 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich, CT 06831 (855) 744-7976 • xpologistics.com

Questions or comments, call (914) 694-3600, ext. 3005.

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1 billion (approximately)

Acquired upstate New York branch network from HSBC North America Holdings Inc.

38.5 million

Acquired United Water Connecticut Inc., a unit of Harrington Park, N.J.-based United Water, which serves more than 21,000 customers in the towns of Bethel, Brookfield, Newtown, New Milford and Woodbury, Conn.

50 million

Acquired Turbo Logistics Inc., the freight brokerage division of Ozburn-Hessey Logistics L.L.C.

10 million

8 million

Acquired CMS Bank, headquartered in White Plains, N.Y. Acquired 50 percent tenant-in-common interest in Chestnut Ridge Shopping Center in Montvale, N.J.; and Plaza 59 Shopping Center in Spring Valley, N.Y. ATI Development Corp., Acorda's wholly owned subsidiary merges with Neuronex Inc., a North Carolina-based company developing a nasal spray formulation of diazepam Acquired Kelron Logistics, a broker providing freight scheduling and order services

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Brian Ingram

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Empire City owners hopeful about becoming a full-gaming casino BY TARICE L.S. GRAY tgray@westfairinc.com

pstate New York communities are vying for the opportunity to become gambling destinations since Gov. Andrew Cuomo in his State of the State address last month announced plans to build three casinos to boost tourism in economically struggling upstate regions. At Empire City Casino in Yonkers, however, owners hope to persuade Cuomo and a state commission that will select casino sites to allow the Yonkers Avenue racetrack and slot machines operation to expand into a full-gaming facility. A member of the Rooney family, owners of Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway since 1972, recently said the expansion would make good business sense and create several hundred hotel, casino and retail jobs. “We think a phase one expansion, which would be the full gaming hotel and some retail, would mean an additional 700 jobs immediately, not including construction jobs,” said Tim Rooney Jr., general counsel for Empire City. During a recent walkthrough of the newly opened portion of the Yonkers ‘racino,’ Rooney spoke about the potential Empire City has to becoming a full-gaming facility. The newest addition is part of the $50 million expan-

sion project that has been the company’s priority for the last 18 months. Cuomo’s proposal to legalize gambling in the state requires passage of a constitutional amendment by the state legislature and approval by New York voters in a ballot referendum. As an already established gambling destination, Rooney noted, Empire City would be able to expand in a matter of months, avoiding the more extended approval and building process that comes with developing a virgin site. Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway is the city’s largest private employer with 1,200 union employees, and plans to add 200 jobs when the current construction project is completed this year. Rooney said a full casino at Empire City would draw customers from the epicenter of tourism in Manhattan. “You have a 100-acre facility here 15 miles from Times Square,” he said. “If you’re looking to tap into the 50 million visitors that come to the city every year, we think this makes a lot more sense rather than two hours upstate.” Rooney estimated 12,000 people visit Empire City on any given weekday and daily attendance jumps to 25,000 visitors on weekends. Most come from southern Westchester County and New York City. The current 66,000-square-foot expansion project

employs 100 construction workers. A new wing has added 680 games, most of which are penny slot machines. Two new restaurants, Pinch and Dan Rooney’s, will be completed in the final phase and employ a total of 200 workers. Two bowling alleys and a cocktail lounge also will be added. At Pinch, “All 100 tap beers are based out of New York – a beer library,” said Brian Ingram, general manager of the restaurants. “The beer program is very unique. We’ll have pour-your-own tap beer at the restaurant” with the taps at the customer’s table. Dan Rooney’s will serve a menu of Irish beers. Rooney said construction was delayed by damage from Hurricane Sandy. “It took a couple of months” to replace and repair damaged façade pieces and glass, he said. Empire City generates more than $300 million a year for the state, said Rooney. Empire City spokeswoman Taryn Duffy added that over the past five years, New York has taken in approximately $3.2 billion for education from gaming, and half of that money comes from the familyowned Yonkers racino. Rooney said the revenue Empire City generates is a good reason Cuomo should consider it for a full-gaming casino site. “We’re confident at the end of the day that we’re going to be in the mix, and this property, as successful as it is now, will continue to be,” he said. HV Biz • WCBJ • February 11, 2013

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Gillibrand proposes bill to increase manufacturing jobs BY SAM BARRON sbarron@westfairinc.com

t a Yonkers manufacturing plant Feb. 1, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced a bill that she believes will bring the manufacturing industry back to New York state and the country. Gillibrand, who was at POP Displays L.L.C., a retail display manufacturer at 555 Tuckahoe Road, is the author of the Made in America Manufacturing Act, a federal funding competition that encourages states and regional private-public partnerships to design and implement strategies to spur growth. Congress would award up to $20 million in competitive funding for each statewide or regional manufacturing hub. New York’s manufacturing industry has been hit hard, with more than 123,000 jobs lost since 2005. In the Hudson Valley, 11,530 manufacturing jobs were lost between 2005 and 2010, with more than 4,000 in Westchester. “It’s time to see ‘Made in America’ again, starting right here in New York,” Gillibrand said. “I believe New York’s great manufacturing communities are well positioned to com-

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pete for funding that would help carry out their innovative ideas to spark more growth.” Gillibrand called New York’s manufacturing sector the backbone of the state economy, but it has been hurt by years of misguided economic policies, she said. “We have to act to reverse this trend,” said Gillibrand. “I see the potential in New York state to lead the manufacturing industry. Manufacturing can power us through the 21st century.” The bill would create a program that awards states and regions with funding to support local manufacturers through lowinterest loans to build new facilities and upgrade equipment. According to a U.S. Department of Commerce report, the lack of available capital to manufacturers has restricted the ability of many small manufactures to grow and compete. The federal investment could also help leverage matching funds from the private sector and other non-federal sources. Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, who represents the lower Hudson Valley, will co-sponsor the bill in the House of Representatives. Funding would also go toward job train-

ing and vocational educational programs that partner businesses with colleges, local workforce centers and other skill providers. “Six-hundred thousand jobs went unfilled (in 2011) because of a lack of qualified candidates,” said Gillibrand. “That’s a huge number. It’s a shame.” Applicants would be required to form a partnership featuring members of county and municipal governments, along with small and large manufacturers, labor organizations, higher education institutions, workforce training centers and chambers of commerce to develop a strategy to expand opportunities for manufacturing. The Department of Commerce and U.S. Department of Labor would evaluate applicants’ plans. Priority would be given to proposals that commit private sector and state or county and/or municipal matching funds and contributions on a one-on-one basis. Gillibrand’s press conference was held the same day unemployment numbers came out, with the national unemployment rate increasing from 7.8 percent to 7.9 percent. “We need to do better,” Gillibrand said. “The federal government can help make the playing field stronger.”

The senator was joined by other elected officials and business leaders who praised the bill, including Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. “We believe we have a workforce eager to take advantage of this,” said Spano. “This could create thousands of jobs and growth in the economy and community.” Marsha Gordon, CEO of The Business Council of Westchester, said that the legislation was groundbreaking and it has the support of New York’s business community. “Leadership creates jobs,” said Gordon. “This legislation is so important to manufacturing, but would also create ripple effects throughout the economy.” Gillibrand noted that for every $1 invested into the economy, it produces a return of investment of $1.34. “This could be a huge economic engine,” said Gillibrand. Similar funding streams already exist in New York through county and city Industrial Development Agencies and Empire State Development. Gillibrand said her bill adds and compliments the bills already out there. Later that day, Gillibrand touted the bill at the Hudson Valley Technology Development Center in Newburgh.

Sweet business

s classmates at Spring Valley Junior High School, Stacy Gearty and Erica Fried became instant friends. After pursuing separate career paths, Gearty in fashion and Fried in human resources, they are pursuing their mutual hobby of baking in a partnership called Cake Devils. Currently, Gearty journeys from her home in Suffern and Fried from her home in Harriman to conduct their labors at a rented kitchen in Chester, affording the space needed for their sometimes complicated ventures in baking custom cakes for a variety of special occasions. It’s an upbeat career, they find, since customers order for happy events in the lives of their families and friends. The partners agree that the high point of 2012, their first year in business, was the annual Orange County Partnership event. They baked for 600 attendees and created an elaborate display centerpiece as a tribute to Mediacom, winner of the Partnership’s Golden Shovel Award, frosted with fondant and royal icing. The guests shared devil’s food cake with chocolate buttercream, pumpkin spice cake with cinnamon cream cheese icing, and Bailey’s Irish cream cake with Bailey’s buttercream. “These young women are incredible,” says Maureen Halahan, president and CEO of the Orange County Partnership, who notes that the Golden Shovel Award was made to Mediacom for its choice of Orange County to build a 110,000-square-foot corporate headquarters nearing completion in Blooming Grove, which will ultimately employ 400 area residents. Mediacom is the world’s eighth largest cable company. The two Cake Devils created a reproduction of the building working from copies of a model created for Mediacom by Michael Del Priore of Ryerson Studio in Kingston. The decorative icing chosen by the two women can last many years as a keepsake. The centerpiece is now in a Mediacom office awaiting display in the new building. The women knew they were on the right path when their first customer, who had ordered a birthday cake for a large crowd, returned later in the year to order two cakes for other parties. In addition to serving individual customers, the partners have attended many networking events, fairs, bridal shows and cake shows and are active members of the Wedding Vendors of the Hudson Valley. “Cake Devil Stacy,” as she is known,

challenging careers

BY CATHERINE PORTMAN-LAUX

created an entire gingerbread village for a Wilton Method cake decorating class that she teaches. The one dark moment in the partners’ ventures came as a result of their growth, when they switched from buying ingredients at a supermarket and purchased them instead in bulk. “We had to switch flour brands and baked eight batches of cupcakes

using the new flour, resulting in a much softer texture and requiring a small alteration to our recipe,” they recall. “We chose to rebake the eight batches.” The name Cake Devils was decided upon after the pair mulled over numerous names that suited their fun personalities and found them conflicting with web site designations. Their own web site is

CakeDevils.com. Referring to the name of their partnership, they insist “A cake must be sinfully delicious.” Challenging Careers focuses on the exciting and unusual business lives of Hudson Valley residents. Comments or suggestions may be emailed to Catherine Portman-Laux at cplaux@optonline.net.

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Westchester Fairfield Go Red For Women Luncheon & Learning Session 28 Benefiting: American Heart Association FEB

NonProfit Guard TIP OF THE MONTH “Visit my blog at w w w . n o n p r o f i tguard.com to read a guest post by Dr. Greg Chartier of the Office of Gregory J. Chartier, a human resources consulting firm, about a new law signed by Markham F. Rollins III the Governor on wage deduction stature, New York Labor Law Section 193 (Section 193). The amendment allows employers a range of payroll deductions that were not previously allowed and imposes some new deduction-related requirements.”

TODAY, heart disease is STILL the No. 1 killer of women, causing one in three deaths each year. But it can be prevented. TODAY, Make It Your Mission to learn how to stop this killer and then tell five women you love you want them to live. TODAY, you can help us stop heart disease in our lifetime. Keynote speaker Dr. Nieca Goldberg and Emcee Lisa LaRocca join 700 women (and men) at the signature half-day event of health and wellness education, empowerment and transportation. Please wear red. TIME: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. LOCATION: Hyatt Regency, Greenwich, CT TICKET PRICE: $200 per person; sponsorship opportunities available CONTACT: Julia Moran at 640-3268 or Julia.moran@heart.org or visit www.heart.org

MAR

2013 Spring Benefit 7 Benefiting: My Sister’s Place

My Sister’s Place strives to engage each member of society in working to end domestic violence. Special guests include NY Giants and alumni. The night will include cocktails, silent auction and dinner. HONORING: Stop & Shop, Proskauer Rose L.L.P. and David M. Ryan, town of Pound Ridge chief of police EVENT CHAIRPERSONS: Rebecca and Marty Eisenberg, Joanne Sirotkin and Robert Pflieger, Sara Mara McDonnell and John McDonnell TIME: 6:30 p.m. LOCATION: Ritz-Carlton Westchester, White Plains TICKET PRICE: $300 per person, sponsorships and journal opportunities available CONTACT: Visit www.mysistersplaceny.org for more information

MAR

2013 Mega Mixer Business Expo 13 Benefiting: The Business Council of Westchester

Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your business at the largest and most anticipated business trade show in the Hudson Valley. This is an unparalleled opportunity to maximize your business growth in just four hours! Plan to be seen by more than 1,800 business professionals. TIME: 2 to 6 p.m. LOCATION: Hilton Westchester, Rye Brook TICKET PRICE: $580 members; $650 future members; $350 NFP members; $555 green aisle; $705 green aisle future members; journal opportunities available CONTACT: Ebony White at 948-2110 or ewhite@westchesterny.org or visit www.westchesterny.org

MAR

Keeping the Promise: The Next 100 Years 15 Benefiting: Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson

As Girl Scouting heads into its second century, join Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson in honoring corporate and community supporters helping ‘build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place’. Special guest Anna Maria Chavez, CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA, will be joined by event Mistress of Ceremonies Kacey Morabito-Grean, 100.7 WHUD Radio personality. EVENT CHAIRPERSONS: Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson, Patricia Mulqueen and Vanessa Catalano HONORING: Con Edison - Leadership Award, Financial Decisions Inc. – Humanitarian Award and El Centro Hispano - Community Service Award TIME: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. LOCATION: Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill Mansion, Tarrytown TICKET PRICE: $150 per person; sponsorship and journal opportunities available CONTACT: Mary Ellen Walsh at 747-3080, ext. 495, or email mwalsh@girlscoutshh.org or visit www.girscoutshh.org

MAR

Arts Award Luncheon 20 Benefiting: ArtsWestchester

The arts award recognizes individuals and organizations whose vision, commitment and leadership enrich Westchester, its communities and its citizens. HONORING: Westchester Community Foundation, Dennis Bell, Jerry Pinkney, Taconic Opera, Castle Gallery of the College of New Rochelle, Yonkers Philharmonic, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center and Steffi Nossen School of Dance TIME: Noon LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Hotel, White Plains TICKET PRICE: $75 per person CONTACT: Eric Siegel at esiegel@ArtsWestchester.org or visit www.artswestchester.org

MAR

18th Annual FECA on Fifth Gala 20 Benefiting: Foundation for Educating Children with Autism (FECA)

Dinner by the bite, open bar and silent auction with all proceeds to benefit children with autism. FECA enriches the lives of children with autism, helping them achieve their greatest potential. HONORING: Clarfeld Wealth Strategists & Financial Confidantes EVENT CHAIRPERSONS: Elise and Phil Orlando and Melanie and Drew Schaffran TIME: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. LOCATION: The Pierre Hotel, New York City TICKET PRICE: $250 per person; sponsorship and journal opportunities available CONTACT: Hospitality Resource Group at 761-7111 or Michael@hrginc.net or visit www.FECAinc.org

FEBRUARY SPOTLIGHT

NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL • • • • • • •

Philanthropy has been the engine of growth for Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) since its founding in 1916. In the wake of a flu epidemic in 1910, northern Westchester residents recognized the need for a hospital that could serve all its community members. Prominent citizens raised $12,000 from the community and established the 12-bed Mount Kisco hospital. Its growth since then has been funded primarily through donations from the community. In the last 12 years, the community has donated more than $80 million to Northern Westchester Hospital to invest in the facilities and technology required to attract highly skilled physicians. Thanks to these donors, NWH now has:

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Mary and David Boies Emergency Department Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center Laurie Bass Sklaver Infusion Center Ambulatory Care Center at Chappaqua Crossing Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit The Breast Institute and Women’s Imaging Center Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center

Much still needs to be done. The Wallace Pavilion, the main patient tower, is more than 40 years old. While it features private rooms and has been updated with leading-edge technology, it needs further modernization to better meet the growing needs of the community. The first phase of the modernization of the Wallace Pavilion is a critical undertaking central to the hospital’s continued excellence. This phase will modernize much of the second floor, including the surgical suite, ambulatory surgery and the clinical laboratory; the first-floor lobbies; and in the basement, an expanded central sterile department as well as the kitchen and cafeteria. The highest priority is the surgical suite. Detailed planning is underway for six new operating rooms and a 14-bay post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). Northern Westchester Hospital does not receive government or

state funding. As a not-for-profit hospital, these significant and necessary financial investments can only happen with support from the community. It is your continued support that ensures your community hospital remains a leading edge and forwardlooking institution. You can learn more about the hospital and how to donate by visiting www.nwhc.net.

WHY GIVE QUOTE: “Many people realize what a valuable asset NWH is to our community and that we are so fortunate to have such high-quality care and so many highly skilled surgeons and medical professionals in our backyard. Donations to the hospital allow for continuous improvement both in the facility itself and in advanced technologies that truly benefit our community, which is why we still need people in the community to give.” Bruce Yablon Vice Chairman, NWH Board of Trustees and Chappaqua resident

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YOUR SOURCE FOR UPCOMING WESTCHESTER NOT-FOR-PROFIT EVENTS

20th Annual Spirit of Achievement & Overachiever of the Year Awards Dinner 21 Benefiting: Junior Achievement of the Hudson Valley Inc. MAR

Join Junior Achievement of the Hudson Valley, Inc. in celebrating the successes of both the business and the education community at work to provide the children of the Hudson Valley with the education they deserve. In partnership with the Westchester County Business Journal, Junior Achievement recognizes businesses and individuals who make a difference in the Westchester community. LOCATION: Westchester Marriott Hotel, Tarrytown TICKET PRICE: Sponsorship and journal opportunities available CONTACT: info@jahudsonvalley.org or call 524-9760 or visit www.hudsonvalley.ja.org

MAR

2013 Spring Benefit 24 Benefiting: EWGA Westchester

Luncheon kicks off the EWGA Westchester season. A great opportunity for members and nonmembers. TIME: Noon to 4 p.m. LOCATION: Hampshire Country Club, Mamaroneck TICKET PRICE: $40 per member and $50 per nonmember CONTACT: Hollie West at marketing@ewgawestchester.com or visit www. ewgawestchester.com

APR

Fifth Annual Spirit of Jazz 7 Benefiting: Phelps Hospice

Jazz pianists Oscar Perez and Christian Sands will headline this annual concert. Vocalist Melissa Walker will accompany Sands and Perez, while they perform some original works. TIME: 3 p.m. LOCATION: Irvington Town Hall Theater, Irvington TICKET PRICE: $35 per person CONTACT: 591-6602 or visit www.irvingtontheater.com

APR

Gala 2013: WJCS 70th Anniversary 9 Benefiting: Westchester Jewish Community Services

The event will spotlight the work of Westchester Jewish Community Services, one of the county’s oldest social service agencies, which has some 70 programs serving more than 18,000 annually. HONORING: Carol Corbin and Jerry Harnik TIME: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. LOCATION: Moderne Barn, Armonk TICKET PRICE: Sponsorship opportunities available CONTACT: Laura Newman 761-0600, ext. 219, or visit www.wjcs.com

APR

2013 Annual Comedy Gala 18 Benefiting: Gilda’s Club Westchester

Come laugh and celebrate and honor the 2013 Red Door Award recipients. HONORING: Margot Milberg, Cindy Musoff and Gerri Sommers, Michele Benach, Stacey Wechsler and Corporate Award recipients William S. Null and Cuddy & Feder L.L.P. TIME: 6 p.m. LOCATION: The Ritz-Carlton Westchester, White Plains CONTACT: Genna Farley at 644-8844, ext. 122, or gfarley@gildasclubwestchester.org or visit www.gildasclubwestchester.org

APR

9th Annual Go the Distance Walk 21 Benefiting: Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital

Go the Distance is a family fun day. Its main event is a one mile, non-competitive walk around the Westchester Medical Center campus. Event activities include live entertainment and games for all ages. TICKET PRICE: Sponsorship opportunities available TIME: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. LOCATION: Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla CONTACT: Call 493-2575 or visit: www.westchestermedicalcenter.com/walk

SUBMIT YOUR EVENT Westchester not-for-profit organizations are invited to promote their special events in “Planning Ahead.” TTo o submit an event, visit www.HRGinc.net and click on “Planning Ahead” or for more information, please call 761-7111. Events are compiled in cooperation with Association for Development Officers Inc. www.adoonline.org

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THE VOLUNTEER CENTER The Volunteer Center of United Way has been evolving to meet the changing needs of our communities since it was first conceived in 1949 by a small group of committed volunteers who wanted to create an efficient structure for matching the needs of nonprofits to individuals interested in service throughout Westchester. Today, The Volunteer Center encourages adults to serve, youth to build character, families to bond, young professionals to excel as leaders, mature adults to stay engaged and businesses to address community needs. The Volunteer Center works with more than 500 nonprofits each year to help them effectively utilize volunteer power. Our free online database at www.volunteer-center.org matches volunteers to meaningful volunteer opportunities 24/7. Two large community-wide national days of service – the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance and the MLK Day of Service – involve hundreds of volunteers in dozens of projects at one time. Our Leadership Westchester program graduates 20 people a year, ready to serve as leaders on nonprofit boards, at work and in their communities. RSVP of Westchester connects adults age 55+ to meaningful opportunities in the areas of education, healthy futures and economic opportunities. Our business support team can help design an employee volunteer program that will provide positive internal and external results. During National Volunteer Week each year, the Volunteer Spirit Awards breakfast shine the light on outstanding volunteers nominated by nonprofits in recognition of the results of their service. This event, which also serves as The Volunteer Center’s only annual benefit event, will take place April 26. Since its founding, The Volunteer Center is proud of the recognition for its mission. In 2010, the organization received the New York State Governor’s ROSE Award for service excellence and it was selected as the Mid-Hudson Valley Regional Volunteer Center. Most recently, based on positive reviews by volunteers and nonprofits, The Volunteer Center was named a 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit. Last year The Volunteer Center connected more than 18,300 volunteers whose 254,000 hours of service to 500 nonprofits were valued at more than $7.7 million. As nonprofits are asked to accomplish more and more, with fewer dollars, The Volunteer Center stands ready to serve, support and connect. Executive Director Alisa Kesten and board Chairman Mark Rollins are happy to answer questions on how to partner with The Volunteer Center. To learn more, please visit www.volunteer-center.org or call (914) 948-4452.

WHY GIVE QUOTE: “As a CPA specializing in nonprofit and municipal accounting, contributing my time, professional skills and philanthropic support to an organization that can greatly leverage my involvement is important to me. As a board member and graduate of Leadership Westchester, a signature program of The Volunteer Center, I can attest that The Volunteer Center makes a large difference in our community. I am very impressed by the strong partnership that exists between The Volunteer Center Board of Directors and its dedicated staff. All members work closely together to engage more people in volunteerism and support nonprofits whose missions are so vitally important.” Robert Cordero Senior Manager O’Connor Davies L.L.P.

Message from Jim Steets

Charitable donors are being more deeply scrutinized (from within) and scrutinizing where they gift their money as financial pressures in a weak economy increase the value of and competition for every dollar spent. We see more often now that instead of simply selecting causes donors feel strongly about, they are asking more questions about how their donations will be used. This data-driven giving is holding not-for-profits to a higher level of accountability. Is your organization prepared to answer these questions? Consider the following: • What does your organization want to change or accomplish with a donation and are you providing your donors with a road map for getting there as part of your appeal? Might be good. • Is your change measurable? It needs to be. • If your organization finds that its roadmap is not successfully meeting its goal, do you stop course and look to re-navigate? How often do you take a temperature-reading? What is that process like? Do you stop the spending? • What measurements and results are you providing your donors? Are they current and do they accurately represent where donor money is invested? • Can you answer questions about what percentage of donations go toward “the cause” versus overhead costs, marketing or the like? These are just a sampling of questions donors may have about your organization. You might not want to wait until they ask. Make it part of your presentation and a donor just might decide you are the right organization — the one that makes best use and provides the most benefit from a donor’s hard-earned dollars. — Jim Steets, Vice President, Communications, Entergy

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BY JOE MURTAGH

Don’t be Netﬂixed!

ailed by The Harvard Business Review as “a landmark of the managerial profession,” the late Peter Drucker was “the most important management thinker of our time.” Consistently ahead of the curve, he advocated the use of teams in 1954 and in 1969 pioneered the concept of the “knowledge worker.” If he were alive today he would caution: Pay attention to changing demographics and don’t be “Netflixed.”

At its peak, Blockbuster video had more than 5,000 stores, 60,000 employees and a market cap of $5 billion. Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy shortly after a new business model appeared. It was beaten by Netflix. Rapidly changing demographics and business models pose great challenges and fantastic opportunities. According to Saul Kaplan, author of “The Business Model Innovation Factory,” no organization or industry sector is safe in our rapidly changing global economy. “Incremental changes may have helped firms stay competi-

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tive at the end of the industrial era marked by ‘me too’ products and services, process reengineering, best practices, benchmarks and continuous improvement. But that isn’t sufficient for the 21st century, which will increasingly be defined by next practices, disruptive technologies and the creation of new markets.” Why must we create new markets? According to World Population Review, by the end of the 21st century, if current birthrates continue, Italy’s population of 58 million will decline to 20 million and Japan’s population of 127 million would shrink to 55 million.

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Drucker predicted that the U.S. population will grow for another 15 to 20 years, but all other developed market populations will shrink. Why is this important? For the past 200 years, all companies have assumed that the population, and therefore their market, will grow. Now, to successfully sell to developed nations, business strategies will have to be based on the assumption of a shrinking population, especially a shrinking young population and perhaps a shrinking middle class. Who will have enough money to buy your products or services in the future and where in the world will they be living? Ruchir Sharma, author of “Breakout Nations” cautions that both India and China have issues, including per capita debt and poverty levels that cause one to question the sustainability of a growing middle class that will have discretionary income enabling them to buy your products or services. According to Sharma, countries such as South Korea, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Russia and Brazil have far better potential and all enjoy average incomes well over $10,000. If you’re successful at finding a growing market that can afford your products or services the next question is, will you be netflixed? Kaplan offers numerous examples of organizations that either have been or are in the process of being what he calls netflixed. Amazon netflixing Borders, Apple netflixing Tower Records, email netflixing the U.S. Postal Service, Craigslist netflixing local newspapers, Google netflixing libraries, Wikipedia netflixing encyclopedias, Peapod netflixing supermarkets and online education netflixing universities. Drucker would caution that no industry or market sector is safe and that to successfully sell into growing markets that can afford to pay for your goods and services you must dare to go where you have never gone before. The markets that you have become accustomed to are shrinking and everything from how we acquire and listen to music to shopping at the supermarket is changing. To flourish in the 21st century, leaders must focus on creating new and better business models and selling to expanding markets. Questions for discussion: • What is happening in the marketplace right now that could “Netflix” our business? • Where must we go to find more people who can afford our products and services? Joe Murtagh, The DreamSpeaker, is an international motivational speaker, meeting facilitator and business trainer. For questions or comments, email Joe@TheDreamSpeaker.com, visit TheDreamSpeaker.com or call (800) 239-0058.

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Sino-Forest Corp., 1208-90 Burnhamthorpe Road. W., Mississauga, Ontario. Chapter 15, voluntary. Attorney: JerBankruptcies emy C. Hollembeak, New York City. Filed Feb. 4. Case. no. The following petitions were 13-10361. filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York in White Plains. Chapter 11 indicates the filer Poughkeepsie intends to submit a plan of reorganization to the court. Hudson Valley MerchanChapter 7 indicates a liquida- dising L.L.C., 14 Crossroads Court, Newburgh 12550. tion of assets. Chapter 11, voluntary. Attorney: Jonathan S. Pasternak, Manhattan White Plains. Filed Jan. 31. Case no. 13-35193. Acquafredda Enterprises L.L.C., 3098 Dare Place, Bronx 10465. Chapter 11, voluntary. Court Cases Attorney: James B. Glucksman, White Plains. Filed The following cases appear on Jan. 30. Case no. 13-10269. the docket of the U.S. District The Gathering Horse L.L.C., Court for the county of West538 Avenue of the Americas, chester in White Plains. New York City 10011. Chapter 11, voluntary. Attorney: 255 West 34th Street L.L.C., David R. Biondi, Trumbull, et al. Filed by James Sanders. Conn. Filed Feb. 4. Case no. Action: civil rights claim. Attorneys for plaintiff: Adam 13-10360. Saul Hanski and Glen Howard Hashi Sushi Fusion Inc. Parker. Filed Jan. 31. Case no. Chapter 11, 5009 Broadway 13-00698. St., New York City 10034. Chapter 11, voluntary. Attor- 280 Park Avenue So. Asney: Nestor Rosado, New York sociates L. P., et al. Filed by City. Filed Jan. 31. Case no. Julia Yepez. Action: civil rights claim. Attorneys for plaintiff: 13-10270. Adam Saul Hanski and Glen Howard Parker. Filed Jan. 31. Case no. 13-00694. 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: Bob Rozycki c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 3 Gannett Drive, Suite G7 White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: 694-3600 • Fax: 694-3680

Adalex Group Inc. Filed by Mason Tenders District Council of Greater New York and Long Island. Action: filed under the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947. Attorney for plaintiff: Haluk Savci. Filed Feb. 1. Case no. 13-00764.

Allegheny Millwork Inc., et al. Filed by Zale Contracting Inc. Action: diversity-other contract claim. Attorneys for plaintiff: Matthew J. Minero and Matthew J. Minero. Filed Jan. 31. Case no. 13-00707.

DFD Development L.P., et al. Filed by Joyce De La Rosa. Action: civil rights claim. Attorneys for plaintiff: Adam Saul Hanski and Glen Howard Parker. Filed Jan. 31. Case no. 13-00697.

American Claims Management Inc. Filed by Starr Indemity & Liability Co. Action: diversity-breach of contract claim. Attorney for plaintiff: Tamar Schwartz Wise. Filed Feb. 1. Case no. 13-00742.

Epic Pharma L.L.C. Filed by Purdue Pharma L.P., et al. Action: patent infringement claim. Attorneys for plaintiff: Sona De, Robert J. Goldman and Pablo Daniel Hendler. Filed Jan. 30. Case no. 13-00683.

Arch Insurance Co., et al. Filed by United States of America. Action: federal question: other claim. Attorneys for plaintiff: Donald J. Carbone and Timothy Brian Cummiskey. Filed Jan. 31. Case no. 13-00710. Bank of America Corp., et al. Filed by County of San Diego. Action: claim filed under the Sherman-Clayton Act of 1914. Attorney for plaintiff: Nanci E. Nishimura. Filed Jan. 30. Case no. 13-00667. Calabrese Associates Inc., et al. Filed by First Mercury Insurance Co. Action: declaratory judgment claim. Attorney for plaintiff: Stephanie Alix Nashban. Filed Jan. 31. Case no. 13-00690.

Epic Products Inc. Filed by Godinger Silver Art Co. Ltd. Action: patent infringement claim. Attorneys for plaintiff: Darren Scott Mogil, Martin Brian Pavane and Edward Murray Weisz. Filed Jan. 30. Case no. 13-00678. GM Automotive Inc. Filed by Jodi Jill Jaffe. Action: claim filed under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Attorney for plaintiff: Jodi Jill Jaffe. Filed Jan. 31. Case no. 13-00736.

IMPAX Laboratories Inc. Filed by Purdue Pharma L.P., et al. Action: patent infringement claim. Attorneys for plaintiff: Sona De, Robert J. Goldman and Pablo Daniel Hendler. Filed Jan. 30. Case no. 13-00684. McDonald’s Restaurants of New York Inc. Filed by Dedra De La Rosa. Action: civil rights claim. Attorneys for plaintiff: Adam Saul Hanski and Glen Howard Parker. Filed Jan. 31. Case no. 13-00696. Microsoft Corp. Filed by I/P Engine Inc. Action: patent infringement claim. Attorney for plaintiff: Dawn L. Rudenko. Filed Jan. 30. Case no. 13-00688. MRS BPO L.L.C. Filed by Minette Thomas-Dotson. Action: claim filed under the Fair Debt Practices Collection Act of 1978. Attorney for plaintiff: Novlette Rosemarie Kidd. Filed Feb. 4. Case no. 13-00778. Nbuf Development Ltd., et al. Filed by Mazal 57 L.L.C., et al. Action: claim filed under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act of 1970. Attorney for plaintiff: David Edward Gordon. Filed Jan 31. Case no. 13- 00706.

Icelandirect Inc. Icelandirect Inc., et al. Filed by Iceland Health Inc., et al. Action: trademark infringement claim. Attorneys for plaintiff: Rakesh M. Amin, Laura Ann Chubb, Ryan M Kaiser and Christmas Tree Shops Inc., Ryan M Kaiser. Filed Jan. 30. et al. Filed by Nicholas Cost- Case no. 13-00681. One Dream Sound Corp. ley. Action: claim filed under Filed by Theatrical Stage the Fair Labor Standards Act InterContinental Capital Employees Local No. One, of 1938. Attorney for plain- Group Inc. Filed by Thomas I.A.T.S.E., AFL-CIO, et al. tiff: Jodi Jill Jaffe. Filed Jan. 31. Cantwell, et al. Action: collect Action: claim filed under the Case no. 13-00735. unpaid wages claim. Attorney Labor Management Relations for plaintiff: Neil H. Green- Act of 1947. Attorneys for CM Licensing Inc., et al. berg Sr. Filed Jan. 30. Case no. plaintiff: Adrian D. Healy and Adrienne Lisa Saldana. Filed Filed by JBHA Management 13-00675. Jan. 31. Case no. 13-00692. L.L.C. Action: diversity-account receivable claim. Attorney for plaintiff: Daniel Adam Schnapp. Filed Jan. 30. Case no. 13-00685.

Performant Recovery Inc. Filed by Bridgett Brown. Action: claim filed under the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act of 1978. Attorney for plaintiff: Allison Diana Polesky. Filed Feb. 1. Case no. 13-00775. The Prudential Insurance Co. of America. Filed by Michael Jacobs. Action: employee retirement claim. Attorneys for plaintiff: Justin Corey Frankel and Jason A. Newfield. Filed Feb. 1. Case no. 13-00765. Restoration Specialty Services L.L.C. Filed by Freddy Sanchez Jr. Action: job discrimination claim. Attorney for plaintiff: Antoinette Monica Wooten. Filed Feb. 1. Case no. 13-00738. Roll N Go, Inc. Filed by Aliou Kebe. Action: claim filed under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Attorney for plaintiff: Jodi Jill Jaffe. Filed Jan. 31. Case no. 13-00734. Staples Inc. Filed by Andrew Orlander. Action: diversityaccount receivable claim. Attorneys for plaintiff: Jonathan Andrew Adler, Meagan Alicia Farmer, Mark Casser Gardy and James Stuart Notis. Filed Jan. 31. Case no. 13-00703. Terna Energy USA Holding Corp. Filed by Ralls Corp. Action: federal question claim. Attorney for plaintiff: H. Christopher Bartolomucci, Viet D. Dinh, George W. Hicks Jr., Steven S. Honigman, Stephen V. Potenza and Nathan Alexander Sales. Filed Feb. 1. Case no. 13-00739.

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FACTS&FIGURES Thermo Funding Company L.L.C. Filed by Thales Alenia Space France. Action: diversity-breach of contract claim. Attorney for plaintiff: Elliot E. Polebaum. Filed Jan. 31. Case no. 13-00712. Tiago Holdings L.L.C., et al. Filed by Joyce De La Rosa. Action: civil rights claim. Attorneys for plaintiff: Adam Saul Hanski and Glen Howard Parker. Filed Jan. 31. Case no. 13-00695. Town Sports International L.L.C. Filed by Bibi Baksh-Arif. Action: denial of overtime compensation claim. Attorney for plaintiff: Abdul Karim Hassan. Filed Feb. 4. Case no. 13-00780. Twin America L.L.C., et al. Filed by Natasha Bhandari. Action: claim filed under the Securities Exhange Act of 1934. Attorneys for plaintiff: William Christopher Carmody and Arun Srinivas Subramanian. Filed Jan. 31. Case no. 13-00711. Unipac Shipping Inc. Filed by Ocean World Lines Inc. Action: federal question: breach of contract claim. Attorney for plaintiff: Sandra Gale Behrle. Filed Feb. 1. Case no. 13-00740.

Deeds Above $1 million 422 Boston Post L.L.C., Mamaroneck. Seller: Arthur J. Cancro, Mamaroneck. Property: 422 E. Boston Post Road, Rye. Amount: $1 million. Filed Jan. 31.

507 MS L.L.C., Secaucus, N.J. Seller: Main Memorial L.L.C., New Rochelle. Property: 507 Main St., New Rochelle 10801. Amount: $1 million. Filed Feb. 1. BC Phoenix L.L.C., Harrison. Seller: Audrey Nagelberg, et al, Rye Brook. Property: 126 N. Ridge St., Rye. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Jan. 31.

512 Hommocks Road L.L.C., Foreclosure Larchmont. Seller: Millicent Houde. Property: 512 HomAuctions mocks Road, Mamaroneck. Amount: $850,000. Filed Jan. 31. EASTCHESTER, 46 Waterside Close. Single-family 57 Radford Corp., Yonkers. residence; .05 acre. Plaintiff: Seller: Rafael Jaramillo, Yon- Indymac Bank FSB. Plaintiff ’s kers. Property: 57 Radford St., attorney: Frenkel, Lambert, Yonkers. Amount: $218,000. Weiss, Weisman & Gordon, (631) 969-3100; 53 Gibson Filed Feb. 1. St., Bay Shore. Defendant: City of Mount Vernon, Ana Jones. Referee: DomiMount Vernon. Seller: Young nic Calderoni. Sale: Feb.11, Men’s Christian Associa- 10 a.m. Approximate lien: tion of Mount Vernon, White $561,819.47 .

Maple Terrace L.L.C., Scarsdale. Seller: Maple Terrace Housing Development Fund Company Inc., Elmsford. Plains. Property: 20 S. Second Property: 55 Maple Ave., New Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: Rochelle. Amount: $6 million. $700,000. Filed Feb. 1. Filed Jan. 30. E Miro L.L.C., Yorktown Milly Rye L.L.C., Rye. Seller: Heights. Seller: GFR L.L.C., Joan Iacono, Bronxville. Prop- Bronxville. Property: 3535 erty: 181 Forest Ave., Rye. Hill Blvd., Unit 0, Yorktown. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Amount: $150,000. Filed Feb. 5. Jan. 31. Elk Homes Partners L.P., Peter Diana L.L.C. Seller: Rye. Seller: David F. Don454 Restaurant L.L.C. Prop- nelly, et al, Rye. Property: 144 erty: 454-456 Old Post Road, Osborn Road, Rye. Amount: Bedford. Amount: $2 million. $806,000. Filed Jan. 30. Filed Feb. 1. Hudson City Savings Bank, Paramus, N.J. Seller: Michele Lynn Bermel, Chappaqua. Below $1 million Property: 38 Upland St., Rye. 1826 Radcliff Avenue Realty Amount: $343,399. Filed Feb. 1. Corp., Thornwood. Seller: The People of the State of Mapwell Realty Corp., YorkNew York, Albany. Property: town Heights. Seller: Isabelle 141 N. State Road, Ossining. Fisher, New York. Property: Amount: $55,000. Filed Feb. 1. 128 Croton Park Road, Cortlandt. Amount: $20,000. Filed 252 Union Avenue Corp., Feb. 4. New Rochelle. Seller: Joseph Fiumara, et al, Port Chester, National Residential NomiProperty: 252 Union Ave., nee Services Inc. Seller: RogNew Rochelle. Amount: er Davidoff, et al, Yorktown $315,000. Filed Jan. 31. Heights. Property: 1497 Westview Drive, Yorktown. Amount: 296 Woodworth Realty $490,000. Filed Feb. 4. L.L.C., Putnam, Valley. Seller: 296 Woodworth L.L.C., Ardsley. Property: 296 Woodworth Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $390,000. Filed Jan. 31.

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MOUNT KISCO, 29 Carpenter Ave. Lot size: not available. Plaintiff: Hudson City Savings Bank. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Goldberger & Staudt, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. Defendant: Hilltop Associates L.L.C. Referee: John Campbell. Sale: Feb. 21, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $2,400,000.

YONKERS, 49 Caroline Ave. Single-family residence; .05 acre. Plaintiff: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Shapiro & DiCaro, (585) 247-9000; 250 Mile Crossing Blvd., Suite 1, Rochester. Defendant: Lavila Jerome. Referee: Richard Glickel. Sale: Feb. 13, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $556,707.52.

PEEKSKILL, 1242 Crompond Road. Singlefamily residence; 84 x 76. Plaintiff: Central Mortgage Co. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Berkman, Henoch, Peterson & Peddy, (516) 222-6200; 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City. Defendant: Justin Lassiter. Referee: John Perone. Sale: Feb.14, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: not available.

YONKERS, 123 Halsey Road. Single-family residence;.18 acre. Plaintiff: 341 East L.L.C. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Sanders, Gutman & Brodie, (718) 5220666; 26 Court St., Suite 1005, Brooklyn. Defendant: Shirley Thompson. Referee: Daniel Romano. Sale: Feb. 27, 11 a.m. Approximate lien: $12,236.74

HARRISON, 225 Halstead Ave. Single-family residence; 37 x 84. Plaintiff: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Shapiro & DiCaro, (585) 247-9000; 250 Mile Crossing Blvd., Suite 1, Rochester. Defendant: John Sinis. Referee: Ryan Scott Kar- PLEASANTVILLE, 27 Washben. Sale: Feb. 21, 10 a.m. Ap- ington Ave. Single-family resproximate lien: $650,424.87. idence; .2 acre. Plaintiff: Washington Funding Associates. HAWTHORNE, 37 Saw Mill Plaintiff ’s attorney: Novich, River Road. Professional Edelstein, Lubell, Reisman, building; .94 acre. Plaintiff: Wasserman & Lefenthal, (914) Flushing Preferred Funding 375-0100; 733 Yonkers Ave., Corp. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Jas- Yonkers. Defendant: Schloat pan, Schlesinger & Hoffman, Properties. Referee: Jo-Ann (516) 393-8217; 300 Garden Cambareri. Sale: Feb.14, 9 a.m. City Plaza, Fifth floor, Garden Approximate lien: $403,137. City. Defendant: 11 Locust Avenue Associates. Referee: WHITE PLAINS, 4 Longdale Albert Corna. Sale: Feb. 25, Ave. Single-family residence; 10:30 a.m. Approximate lien: 17 acre. Plaintiff: Hudson City $3,049,476.14. Savings Bank. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Cohn & Roth, (516) JEFFERSON VALLEY, 304 747-3030; 100 East Old CounE. Main St. Single-family try Road, Mineola. Defenresidence; .55 acre. Plain- dant: Julieta Garcia. Referee: tiff: FCDB 8020 REO L.L.C. Francis Malara. Sale: Feb. 27, Plaintiff ’s attorney: Rosicki 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: & Rosicki & Associates, (845) $307,537.72. 897-1600; 2 Summit Court, No. 301, Fishkill. Defen- WHITE PLAINS, 351 Parkdant: Anthony Dobler. Ref- way Homes Road. Singleeree: John Huhes. Sale: Feb.11, family residence; .27 acre. 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: Plaintiff: Deutsche Bank Na$463,735.51. tional Trust Co. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Rosicki & Rosicki & Associates, (845) 897-1600; 2 Summit Court, No. 301, Fishkill. Defendant: Robert Watson. Referee: John Charles Guttridge. Sale: Feb. 25, 9 a.m. Approximate lien: $249,691.55

Judgments 54 Centre Avenue Inc., South Salem. $1,403 in favor of the New York State Tax Commission, Albany. Filed April 16. A and H Automotives Services, Mount Vernon. $1,623 in favor of the New York State Tax Commission, Albany. Filed April 16. AC Media Consulting Inc., Tuckahoe. $285 in favor of the New York State Tax Commission, Albany. Filed April 16. Acapulco Cafe Inc., Yonkers. $291 in favor of the New York State Tax Commission, Albany. Filed April 16. Ad Infinitum Inc., New Rochelle. $520 in favor of the New York State Tax Commission, Albany. Filed April 16. Adria Tile Inc., Yonkers. $30,910 in favor of Grandstone and Tile Inc., Newark, N.J. Filed May 29.

Credits, Clients and Awards Houlihan Lawrence, an independently owned and operated residential real estate brokerage firm in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties, recently announced the opening of its 25th regional office in Yonkers at 475 Tuckahoe Road. The new office is managed by Cynthia Landis, who currently operates the Houlihan Lawrence Bronxville location. A group of six agents will join Landis in broadening Houlihan Lawrence’s presence in Westchester’s largest city. Purchase College, State University of New York (SUNY) was recently named to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s list of 100 best values in public colleges for 2012–2013. The ranking cites four-year schools that combine outstanding education with economic value. Kiplinger’s assesses quality according to a number of measurable standards, including the admission rate, percentage of students who return for sophomore year, studentfaculty ratio and four-year graduation rate. Cost criteria include low-sticker prices, abundant financial aid and low average debt at graduation.

Newsmakers

Wendy Aglietti of Bedford was recently elected chairman of Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s board of directors. Aglietti has been a board member of the guide dog school in Yorktown since 2007 and has been at the forefront of fundraising efforts for the renovation and expansion of the Canine Development Center in Patterson, a project estimated at $8 million. The facility will soon undergo a major transformation in order to support the school’s newest initiative, (STEP) Successive Training and Enrichment Program, which focuses on helping puppies learn at earlier ages than ever before, preparing them better for guide-dog training. Guiding Eyes is less than $1 million away from achieving the $8 million goal. Aglietti has a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Boston University.

On the Go TUESDAY FEB. 12 Business After Business networking event. 5-7 p.m., TD Bank, 495 Central Avenue, White Plains. $40 in advance, $45 at the door for future Business Council of Westchester members. $25 in advance, $30 at door for members. For information, visit westchesterny.org. Woman’s Club of White Plains annual cocktails and fashion networking event. 7 to 9 p.m., 305 Ridgeway, White Plains. Free admission and parking. For information, call 494-2004.

FRIDAY FEB. 15 Best Practices in Due Diligence: Avoiding Risks, Unearthing Opportunity. 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Tappan Hill Mansion, 200 Gunpowder Road, Tarrytown. $100 nonmembers of Association of Corporate Growth New York, $70 members. For information, visit acgnyc.org.

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Dorothy Forcina, of Yorktown Heights, was recently appointed by Mercy College as the college director of corporate partnerships. Forcina is the former managing director of the Westchester County Association (WCA).

The Rollins Agency Inc., an insurance and risk management firm in Rye Brook, recently celebrated its seventh annual Go RedWear Red, a day that is set aside to bring awareness specifically to women in the fight against heart disease. The men and women of the Rollins Agency stand together in the fight to save women’s lives.

Michael J. Burke recently joined the White Plains office of Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott L.L.C. as a member in the firm’s product liability group. Most recently, Burke worked at Pillinger Miller Tarallo L.L.P. Prior to joining private practice, he represented Westchester County in various types of litigation and governmental matters as an assistant county attorney. Burke has a Juris Doctorate from the Fordham University School of Law and an undergraduate degree from Skidmore College. RICHARD GORDON recently joined Citrin Cooperman and Company L.L.P. as partner in the business management and family office sector of the entertainment, music and sports practice. The company, an accounting and wealth management firm with an office in White Plains said, through a spokesperson, that Gordon specializes in providing one-on-one business advisory services to individuals, businesses and middle-market companies.

Employees of The Rollins Agency Inc. wore red on Go Red-Wear Red day to bring awareness to women’s heart disease.

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FACTS&FIGURES advanced installations inc., Yonkers. $197,602 in favor of Panaseas International Inc., Cypress, Texas. Filed May 30.

barchella Contracting Company inc., Port Chester. $2,788 in favor of the New York State Tax Commission, Albany. Filed April 16.

american affordable moving and storage inc., Peekskill. $219 in favor of the New York State Tax Commission, Albany. Filed April 16.

Cat and mouse Computers, beans Coffee Corp., Mount Pelham. $4,485 in favor of the Vernon. $509 in favor of the New York State Tax CommisNew York State Tax Commis- sion, Albany. Filed April 16. sion, Albany. Filed April 16. Cavalry Construction inc., bella mama designs, Haw- Yonkers. $72,62 in favor of thorne. $100 in favor of the Rite Check Cashing Inc., New York State Tax Commis- Bronx. Filed May 29. sion, Albany. Filed April 16. Centurion Properties inc., C and a art Works inc., Yon- Yonkers. $906 in favor of the kers. $546 in favor of the New New York State Tax CommisYork State Tax Commission, sion, Albany. Filed April 16. Albany. Filed April 16. Champion Cleaning ConCarpenter avenue Corp., tractors inc., Rye Brook. Pelham. $1,350 in favor of the $4,940 in favor of the New New York State Tax Commis- York State Tax Commission, sion, Albany. Filed April 16. Albany. Filed April 16.

american burn Consultants inc., Rye Brook. $896 in favor of the New York State Tax Commission, Albany. Filed April 16. arthur Lorenzo and sons inc., Ossining. $5,901 in favor of the New York State Tax Commission, Albany. Filed April 16.

Caspian realty inc., Scarsdale. $826 in favor of the New York State Tax Commission, Albany. Filed April 16.

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Chappaqua airport and Limousine service, Chappaqua. $18,456 in favor of Yellow Book Inc., King of Prussia, Pa. Filed May 29.

dedvukaj Construction inc., Harrison. $656 in favor of the New York State Tax Commission, Albany. Filed April 16.

Charles g. brophy and associates inc., Bronx. $62,548 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Filed May 29.

dellacura Ltd., Tarrytown. $1,503 in favor of the New York State Tax Commission, Albany. Filed April 16.

CnC Communications inc., d.b.a. CnC microtech inc., Albany. $467,896 in favor of Westcon Group North America Inc., Tarrytown. Filed May 29.

division eleven billiards Corp., West Harrison. $1,039 in favor of the New York State Tax Commission, Albany. Filed April 16.

Lbr Plumbing and heating Corp., Croton Falls. $463,995 in favor of TD Bank N.A. Filed May 29. new generation biofuels holdings inc., Columbia, Md. $14,672 in favor of Wolfe Axelrod Weinberger Associates L.L.C., New York. Filed May 29. ns electrical Corp., Floral Park. $71,077 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Filed May 29. Page framing inc., Scarsdale. $419,415 in favor of Waver St Properties L.L.C., White Plains. Filed May 29.

Connect2Car inc., Yonkers. $582 in favor of the New York State Tax Commission, Albany. Filed April 16.

djm investigation inc., White Plains. $3,260 in favor of the New York State Tax Commission, Albany. Filed April 16.

Connective advertising inc., Pleasantville. $1,403 in favor of the New York State Tax Commission, Albany. Filed April 16.

duce and rubano enterprises inc., Croton-on-Hudson. $4,093 in favor of R Yonks and Associates Inc.,Thiells. Filed May 29.

Cornerstone Consulting inc., Katonah. $1,890 in favor of the New York State Tax Commission, Albany. Filed April 16.

earl b. greene inc., Yonkers. mECHAnIC’S LIEnS $1,039 in favor of the New York State Tax Commission, Albany. Filed April 16. ardsley Village green L.L.C., as owner. $23,711 as emco mechanical Corp., claimed by Tri State Lumber, Mount Vernon. $685 in fa- Brooklyn. Property: in Ardsvor of the New York State Tax ley. Filed Jan. 28. Commission, Albany. Filed April 16. battacharia, kathy, et al, as owner. $34,000 as claimed by erika’s Pizza and Pasta inc., Elite General Contracting and South Salem. $10,547 in fa- Main, Cortlandt Manor. Propvor of the New York State Tax erty: in Ossining. Filed Jan. 30. Commission, Albany. Filed April 16. fC yonkers associates L.L.C., as owner. $6,052 as geotek Computer solutions claimed by SimplexGrinnell inc., Yonkers. $1,352 in favor L.P., Yonkers. Property: in of the New York State Tax Yonkers. Filed Feb. 1. Commission, Albany. Filed April 16. Lesende, maria V., as owner. $9,994 as claimed by Peekskill green grass Landscaping Ice Company Inc., Peekskill. inc., Ossining. $10,073 in fa- Property: in Peekskill. Filed vor of R Yonks and Associates Feb. 1. Inc.,Thiells. Filed May 29.

Cs development Corp., Yonkers. $1,941 in favor of the New York State Tax Commission, Albany. Filed April 16. d.P.s. Construction inc., Yorktown Heights. $546 in favor of the New York State Tax Commission, Albany. Filed April 16. de Consulting inc., Valley Stream. $44,742 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Filed May 29. debartolo LdC inc., New Rochelle. $100 in favor of the New York State Tax Commission, Albany. Filed April 16.

Lanier dental L.L.C., Pleasantville. $6,039 in favor of Dentsply International Inc.,York, Pa. Filed May 29.

shannon brothers Contracting Ltd., Yonkers. $15,781 in favor of Rite Check Cashing Inc., Bronx. Filed May 29.

LTF Real Estate Company Sole Proprietorships Inc., as owner. $218,895 as claimed by ARJR Trucking AcadCorp., Bedford Hills. Prop- Afficial Vred Winnas th emy, 532 S. 11 Ave., Unit 2, erty: in Harrison. Filed Jan. 30. Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Kareem Edwards. Filed April 17. Post Road Realty L.L.C., as owner. $21,750 as claimed by Vitello Sewer-Water Main- Beauty So 4 Real, 65 Waller Heating, Bronx. Property: in Ave., Apt. 8, White Plains 10605, c/o Lisa Primavera. Rye. Filed Jan. 30. Filed April 17. Tap P Realty Corp., as owner. $134,391 as claimed by Rob- Elefun Party, 185 Marble ert M. Spano Plumbing and Ave., Pleasantville 10570, c/o Heating, Peekskill. Property: Carla A. Goyes. Filed April 17. in Peekskill. Filed Jan. 30. Errol’s, 543 Main St., Unit Tap P Realty Corp., as owner. 503, New Rochelle 10801, $35,787 as claimed by A and c/o Errol McKenzie Jr. Filed M Heating and Air Condi- April 18.

Natura 4 Skin, 412 Old CounPatents try Road, Elmsford 10523, c/o Camelia Diana Akers. Filed April 18. The following patents were issued by the U.S. Patent and One Fat Loss, 129-5 S. High- Trademark Office in Washingland Ave., Ossining 10562, ton, D.C. c/o Richard Scalabrini. Filed April 17. Aggregate data processing system having multiple Podium Training Systems, overlapping synthetic com309 Travers Ave., Mamaroneck puters. Patent no. 8,370,595 10543, c/o David Burgess. issued to Guy L. Guthrie, Austin, Texas; Charles F. Marino, Filed April 17. Round Rock, Texas; William J. Starke, Round Rock, Texas; Richie Scalabrini Fitness, and Derek E. Williams, Aus129-5 S. Highland Ave., Ostin, Texas. Assigned to Intersining 10562, c/o Richard Scanational Business Machines labrini. Filed April 17. Corp. Armonk.

See Your Way Clear, 73 Plymtioning, Carmel. Property: in outh Drive, Scarsdale 10583, Greenscape Contacting, c/o Jocelyn Margot Kenner. Peekskill. Filed Feb. 1. 97 Echo Ave., New Rochelle Filed April 18. Tap P Realty Corp., as owner. 10801, c/o Armando Moreno. $40,579 as claimed by Wood- Filed April 17. The Sacred Spiral, 27 Bankschips Carpentry L.L.C., Pine ville Road, Armonk 10504, c/o Bush. Property: in Peekskill. J.V. Painting, 258 Washington Robert E. McMahon Jr. Filed Ave., New Rochelle 10801, c/o April 17. Filed Feb. 1. Jose Villa. Filed April 17. Tap P Realty Inc., as owner. $7,923 as claimed by Floor Shore Inc., Poughkeepsie. Property: in Peekskill. Filed Jan. 30. Verres Financial Corp., as owner. $28,278 as claimed by Sun Blue Energy, Tarrytown. Property: in Yonkers. Filed Jan. 30.

New Businesses

Budget-based power consumption for application execution on a plurality of compute nodes. Patent no.8,370,661 issued to Charles J. Archer, Rochester, Minn.; Michael A. Blocksome, Rochester, Minn.; Amanda E. Peters, Cambridge, Mass.; Joseph D. Ratterman, Seattle, Tigers Athletic Association, Wash.; and Brian E. Smith, JL Fields Consulting, 309 9 Cloverwood Road, White Knoxville, Tenn. Assigned to Travers Ave., Mamaroneck Plains 10605, c/o Michael International Business Ma10543, c/o Jerri Lynn Fields. Benevento. Filed April 17. chines Corp. Armonk. Filed April 17.

Tyler Rush Memorial Junkk, 3 Ridge Road, Bronx- Scholarship Fund, 4 Old ville 10708, c/o Simone Sta- Knollwood Road, Elmsford ples. Filed April 17. 10523, c/o Edward Rush. Filed April 17. Larchmont Family Medicine, 1890 Palmer Ave., No. 304, Larchmont 10538, c/o Philip Heinegg. Filed April 18.

This paper is not responsible Lopez Cleaning Service, 1 for typographical errors con- Barker St., Apt. 108, Mount Kisco 10549, c/o Zoila E. Lotained in the original filings. pez. Filed April 17.

Partnerships

Error checking addressable blocks in storage. Patent no. 8,370,715 issued to James Lee Hafner, San Jose, Calif; David Ray Kahler, Tucson, Ariz; Robert Akira Kubo, Tucson, Ariz.; David Frank Mannenbach, Tucson, Ariz; Karl Allen Nielsen, Tucson, Ariz;, James A. O’Connor, Ulster Park; Krishnakumar Rao Surugucchi, Fremont, Calif.; and Richard B. Stelmach, Tucson, Ariz. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp. Armonk.

Identifying security breaches caused by web-enabled software applications. Patent no. 8,370,945 issued to Yair Amit Tel-Aviv, Israel.; Roee Hay, Haifa, Israel; and Adi Sharabani, Ramat Gan, Israel. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp. Armonk. Memory management in a nonvolatile solid-state memory device. Patent no. 8,370,712 issued to Evangelos S. Eleftheriou, Zurich, Switzerland; Ilias Iliadis, Zurich, Switzerland; Robert Haas, Zurich, Switzerland; and Xiaoyu Hu, Zurich, Switzerland. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp. Armonk.

Reference cells for spintorque-based memory device. Patent no. 8,370,714 issued to John K. DeBrosse, Essex Junction, Vt.; Daniel C Worledge, Yorktown Heights. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp. Armonk. Saving power by powering down an instruction fetch array based on capacity history of instruction buffer. Patent no. 8,370,671 issued to David S. Levitan, Austin, Texas. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp. Armonk. Technology for generating service program. Patent no. 8,370,750 issued to Hisatoshi Adachi, Tokyo, Japan; Masao Har, Kanagawa, Japan; and Motoharu Inoue, Kanagawa, Japan. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp. Armonk.

Piezo dispensing of a diagnostic liquid into microfluidic devices. Patent no. 8,361,782 issued to Michael J. Pugia, Granger, Ind.; and James A. Profitt, Goshen, Ind. Assigned to Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. Tarry- User policy manageable town. strength-based password aging. Patent no. 8,370,925 isPredictive ownership con- sued to Rhonda L. Childress, trol of shared memory com- Austin, Texas; Itzhack Goldputing system data. Patent berg, Hadera, Israel; Moriel no. 8,370,584 issued to Jason Lechtman, Haifa, Israel; and F. Cantin, Austin, Texas; and Yotam Medini, Binyamina, IsSteven R. Kunkel, Rochester, rael. Assigned to InternationMinn. al Business Machines Corp. Assigned to International Armonk. Business Machines Corp. Armonk. Process of making 3-pheny l i m i n o - 3 H - ph en ox a zine mediator. Patent no. 8,357,797 issued to Karen L. Marfurt, Edwardsburg, Mich.; and Henry C. Arndt, Elkhart, India. Assigned to Bayer Healthcare L.L.C. Tarrytown.

Rivers Edge Plumbing and Contracting, 47 Lincoln Ave., Ossining 10562, c/o Anthony E. Villa, Theresa A Villa and Nicole Ingegneri. Filed April 17.

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GREAT KEEPSAKES LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/19/2012. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 52 Guion Street, Pleasantville, NY 10570. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #58408 SKYEFOX ENTERTAINMENT LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/20/2012. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 14 Lounsbury Road, Croton On Hudson, NY 10520. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #58409 NERGASS LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/19/2012. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 57 Triangle Center, Yorktown Heights, NY 10601. Reg Agent: Parviz Shakiban, 5 Waller Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #58410 Notice of Formation of Atlantis Management Group III LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/19/12. Off. loc.: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 555 South Columbus Ave., Ste. 201, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550. Purpose: any lawful activity. #58411 Notice of Formation of YLS Realty LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/14/12. Off. loc.: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to princ. bus. loc.: c/o The LLC, 36 Palmer Ave., Bronxville, NY 10708. Purpose: any lawful activity. #58412 Notice of Formation of MGGGOLF LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/28/12. Off. loc.: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Attn: Golf Shop, Waccabuc Country Club, 90 Mead St., Waccabuc, NY 10597. Purpose: any lawful activity. #58413 Notice of Formation of Elizabeth Shaw Hansen Speech Language Pathology, PLLC, a professional service limited liability company (PLLC). Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/12/2012. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The PLLC, 127 Armonk Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: practice the profession of Speech-Language Pathology. #58414 Notice of Qualification of SOLUTION MEDICAL LLC, Authority filed with the SSNY on 08/17/2012. Office location: Westchester County. LLC formed in NJ on 06/27/2012. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 175 Huguenot St. Apt 2103 , New Rochelle, NY 10801. Address required to be maintained in NJ: 19 Windsor Place Wayne NJ 07470. Cert of Formation filed with NJ Sec of State, 225 W. State Street P.O. Box 300 Trenton, NJ 08625 Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #58415 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). NAME: CRINCOLI COMMUNICATIONS, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/01/13. 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: Crincoli Communications, 320 Carroll Close, Tarrytown NY 10591 principal business location of the LLC. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #58416

TRACEY PIERCE FAMILY DAYCARE, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of Sate on 11/13/12. Office located in Westchester County. Secy. of State designated as agent upon which process may be served. Secy. of State shall mail a copy of any process against served upon him/her to: 412 East 5th St., Mount Vernon, NY 10553. (LLC’s principal business location). Purpose: any lawful business activity. #58417 Notice of Formation of James Marsico, PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/19/12. Off. loc.: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 2500 Westchester Ave., Ste. 109, Purchase, NY 10577. Purpose: practice the profession of law. #58418 Notice of Formation of SAW MILL RIVER FUNDING COMPANY, LLC. Arts. of Org. was filed with SSNY on 12/27/12. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 89 Edison Ave., Mt. Vernon, NY 10550. Purpose: all lawful activities. #58419 Notice of Formation of 175 West 88 L LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/27/12. Off. loc.: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 50 Linden Lane, Bedford Corners, NY 10549. Purpose: any lawful activity. #58420 Notice of Application for Authority to do business in New York of FIREFLY ENERGY CONSULTING LLC (“LLC”). Application for Authority filed with the Secretary of the State (“SSNY”) on 9/24/2012. LLC formed in Connecticut (“CT”) on June 27, 2011. Office location is Westchester County. SSNY has been designated an agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of such process to the LLC c/o 171 Rowayton Woods Drive, Norwalk CT 06854. Office address in CT is 171 Rowayton Woods Drive, Norwalk, CT 06854. Copies of the Articles of Organization of LLC are on file and may be obtained from the Secretary of the State of CT, PO Box 150470, Hartford, CT 06115. Purpose of business of LLC is any lawful act or activity. #58421 Notice of substance of the Articles of Organization filed with the New York Secretary of Stateís Office (SSNY) on December 14, 2012 for OPTICAL FASHIONS II, LLC. Principal office: Dutchess County. Business: To engage in any lawful act or activity. SSNY is designated as the agent of the company upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process is 200 Westgate Business Ctr Dr., Fishkill, NY 12524. #58422 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: MY HEALTH AND COMFORT, LLC. Application for Authority was filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/28/12. The LLC was originally filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware on 11/13/12. 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 the LLC, One Bradford Road, Mt. Vernon, New York 10553. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. #58423 Notice of Formation of Ann Marie Butler Music LLC Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State on 1/7/13. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1879 Crompond Road, Apt C-2, Peekskill, NY 10566. Purpose: any lawful purpose or activity. #58424

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Notice of Formation of 145-147 Main Street LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/19/2012. Office Location: Westchester Co. SNY designated as agent of LLC, upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o 145-147 E. Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549, also registered agent. General Purpose. #58425 Notice of Formation of 175 West 88 T LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/27/12. Off. loc.: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 50 Linden Lane, Bedford Corners, NY 10549. Purpose: any lawful activity. #58426

Notice of Formation of CJC GROUP LLC. Arts. of Org. was filed with SSNY on 1/3/13. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 9 Campus Place, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Purpose: all lawful activities. #58427 LQ Property Management LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/5/12. Office in Westchester County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 28 Reynolds Ln, Buchanan, NY 10511. Purpose: General. #58428 Notice of Formation of THE KITCHEN HARBOR LLC. Arts. of Org. was filed with SSNY on 1/3/13. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 269 Kimball Ave., Yonkers, NY 10704. Purpose: all lawful activities. #58429 Notice of Formation of JSCTHEATRICALS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/2/13. Off. loc.: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 72 Claremont Ave., Rye, NY 10508. Purpose: any lawful activity. #58430 Notice of formation of S.R. Dog Training, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Sectíy of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/3/13. Office in 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 PO Box 176, Somers, NY 10589. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #58431 Notice of Formation of Mad Jack Jellies New York, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/20/12. Off. Loc.: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 18 Rockledge Road, Rye, NY 10580. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #58433 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). NAME: BWELL BODY MIND, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 11, 2012. 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: The LLC, 251 Benedict Avenue, Tarrytown, NY 10591, principal business location of the LLC. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #58435 Notice of formation of Zenon Partners LLC filed with the Secy. of State (SSNY) on 11/28/12. Office loc.: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail copy of process to Andrew Z. Dowicz, P.O. Box 167, White Plains, NY 10602. Mgmt. shall be by one or more members. Purpose: Any lawful activity. #58436

Notice of formation of Zenon Capital Management LLC filed with the Secy. of State (SSNY) on 11/28/12. Office loc.: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail copy of process to Andrew Z. Dowicz, P.O. Box 167, White Plains, NY 10602. Mgmt. shall be by one or more members. Purpose: Any lawful activity. #58437 Notice of formation of Zenon Capital Advisors LLC filed with the Secy. of State (SSNY) on 11/28/12. Office loc.: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail copy of process to Andrew Z. Dowicz, P.O. Box 167, White Plains, NY 10602. Mgmt. shall be by one or more members. Purpose: Any lawful activity. #58438 Notice of Formation of 209 East Main Street LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/23/201. Office Location: Westchester Co. SNY designated as agent of LLC, upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o 209 E. Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549, also registered agent. General Purpose. #58439 NOTICE OF FORMATION of J&L Wall Systems LLC Art. of Org filed Secíy of State (SSNY) 1/9/13. 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 c/o Alfred E. Donnellan, One North Lexington Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: any lawful activities. #58440 KELLY & COMPANY 1ST RESPONDERS, LLC, Authority filed with the SSNY on 11/14/2012. Office loc: Westchester County. LLC formed in MO on 07/27/2006. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Rt 2, Box 512 , Norwood, MO 65717. Address required to be maintained in MO: 2805 S. Ingram Mill Rd. Springfield MO 65804. Cert of Formation filed with MO Sec. of State, 600 W. Main St., Jefferson City, MO 65101. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #58441 DISASTER PERSONNEL SERVICES, LLC, Authority filed with the SSNY on 11/14/2012. Office loc: Westchester County. LLC formed in MO on 10/18/2011. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: PO Box 428, Ozark, MO 65721. Address required to be maintained in MO: 761 N 20th St., PO Box 428, Ozark MO 65721. Cert of Formation filed with MO Sec. of State, 600 W. Main St., Jefferson City, MO 65101. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #58442 MSA VITAMIN STORE EIGHT LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/02/2013. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1955 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #58443 CENTRAL PARK LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK SERVICES, PLLC, a Prof. LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/13/2012. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: U.S Corp. Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave Ste 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: To Practice The Profession Of LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER. #58444 RECTANGLE WARE - EVER PAY, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/03/2013. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 115 E . Stevens Avenue, Valhalla, NY 10595. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #58445

ELEGANT HOME DECOR LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/04/2012. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 650 Lee Boulevard Space B01F, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #58446 Spacesheep Enterprises LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/7/13. Office in Westchester County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Alexandros Halimou, 105 Munson Rd., Pleasantville, NY 10570. Purpose: General. #58449 S2 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/4/13. Office in Westchester County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to LynnMark Enterprises, LLC, 14 E 38th St Rm 1402, NY, NY 10016. Purpose: General. #58450 Jones Street Holding LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/4/12. Office in Westchester County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Wulf Lueckerath, 7 Taylor Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: General. #58451 81 Cannon Street, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/6/12. Office in Westchester County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Wulf Lueckerath, 7 Taylor Rd., Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: General. #58452 Yida Capital Management LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/15/10. Office in Westchester County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Wenqing Zang, 1 Preston St, Rye, NY 10580. Purpose: General. #58453 Harvest Street Capital LLC, Art. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State on 12/13/12. Office located in Westchester Co. Secy. of State designated as agent upon which process may be served. Secy. of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him/her to: 30 Harvest Dr., Scarsdale, NY 10583 (the LLCís primary business location). LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. #58456 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). NAME: THE SIMPLE BREWER, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/28/12. 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: The LLC, 1 Mountain View Dr., Somers, NY 10589, principal business location of the LLC. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #58457 FRIEDMAN LIFE ARTS, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/14/2013. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 24 Tall Pines Lane, Bedford Corners, NY 10549. Reg Agent: Laurence Friedman, 24 Tall Pines Lane, Bedford Corners, NY 10549. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #58459

Notice of Formation of Studio for Good LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/20/12. Off. loc.: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Vin Cipolla, 35 Siscowit Road, Pound Ridge, NY 10576. Purpose: any lawful activity. #58460 TALK OF THE TOWN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY, PLLC, a Prof.LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/15/2013. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 48 Nathan Pierce Court, Pawling, NY 12564. Purpose: To Practice The Profession Of Speech & Language Pathology. #58461 595 ROUTE 22 LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/15/2013. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 23 Sunnyridge, Katonah, NY 10536. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #58462 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). NAME: WHITE PLAINS PHARMACY LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/13/2012. 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: The LLC, C/O Pravin Patel, 27 Andrea Lane, Scarsdale, NY 10583, principal business location of the LLC. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #58464 Notice of Formation of Antoinette Siciliano Dental PLLC. 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 14 Bolton Gardens, Bronxville, NY 10708. Articles of Organization of the LLC filed with the SSNY on January 10, 2013. Purpose: Dentistry. #58465 Kaplan Holdings LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/17/12. Office in Westchester County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 745 Kimball Ave., Yonkers, NY 10704. Purpose: General. #58466 Notice of Formation of SIF Advisors LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 5/15/12. Office location: Westchester County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to the principal business address: c/o Lou Kerner, 42 Hawkes Close, Irvington, NY 10533. Purpose: all lawful purposes. #58467 Notice of Qualification of Kaufmann Family Holdings LLC. App. for Auth. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/3/13. Off. loc.: Westchester County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/19/12. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 763 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers, NY 10710. DE address of LLC: c/o United Corporate Services, Inc., 874 Walker Road, Ste. C, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed DE Secy. of State, Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. #58468 NOTICE OF FORMATION of FIRST GENERATION HOSPITALITY, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/27/12. Office location: Westchester County. Princ. office of LLC: 851 Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, New York 10583. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 360 Lexington Avenue, NY, NY 10017. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #58469

Notice of Formation of ELD Property Management LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/7/12. Off. loc.: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, Anthony J. Hammel, 32 Burling Ln, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Purpose: any lawful activity. #58470 DIRTY CANVAS LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/22/2013. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 17 East Mountain Road, Katonah, NY 10536. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #58471 LEGAL NOTICE The Articles of Organization of CAPPELLI ORGANIZATION, LLC (the ìCompanyî) were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on January 10, 2013. The office of the Company is located in Westchester County, New York. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without the state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the Company served upon him or her is: Louis R. Cappelli, c/o Cappelli Enterprises, Inc., 7 Renaissance Square, 4th Floor, White Plains, New York 10601. The Company was formed for any lawful business purpose or purposes permitted under the New York Limited Liability Company Act. #58472 LEGAL NOTICE The Articles of Organization of WP RITZ PARKING, LLC (the ìCompanyî) were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on January 16, 2013. The office of the Company is located in Westchester County, New York. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without the state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the Company served upon him or her is: Louis R. Cappelli, c/o Cappelli Enterprises, Inc., 7 Renaissance Square, 4th Floor, White Plains, New York 10601. The Company was formed for any lawful business purpose or purposes permitted under the New York Limited Liability Company Act. #58473 Notice of organization of SIMON FRANCIS CO., LLC filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/3/12. 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 to Winter, PO Box 248, Waccabuc NY 10597. Purpose: any lawful act. #58475 Notice of Formation of Turkois Design LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State (SSNY) on 1/15/13. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1 Shelley Ave, Valhalla, NY 10595. Purpose: any lawful activity. #58476 MoxleyADR LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/31/12. Office in Westchester County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Charles J. Moxley, Jr., 36 Watergate Dr., Amawalk, NY 10501. Purpose: General. #58477

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from previous page Notice of Formation of Briarcliff Grocery Owners, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/24/13. Off. loc.: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o AAG Management, Inc., 421 Seventh Ave., 15th Fl., NY, NY 10001. Purpose: any lawful activity. #58478 Notice of Formation of MMR MEADOWLARK LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/23/13. Off. loc.: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Reznick, 69 Charles Road, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: any lawful activity. #58479 Notice of Formation of Epstein Aesthetics LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/7/13. Off. loc.: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Marc L. Epstein, 600 Mamaroneck Ave., 4th Fl., Harrison, NY 10528. Purpose: any lawful activity. #58480 Notice of Formation of AMG Bartow Quickserve LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/23/13. Off. loc.: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 555 South Columbus Ave., Ste. 201, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550. Purpose: any lawful activity. #58481

Notice of Formation of Mother Zen, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 1/15/13. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Falcon & Singer P.C., 14 Harwood Ct., Ste.220, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Purpose: any lawful activity. #58482

THE ANNUAL RETURN OF THE ROTH FUND for the year ended December 31, 2012 is available at its principal office located at Peretz, Resnick, Mitgang & Marcus, LLP, 303 South Broadway, Suite 105, Tarrytown, NY 10591 for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days hereof. Principal of the Fund is Michael Roth. #58486

ARCTIC ASSOCIATES, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/23/2012. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O Allen Weintraub, 333 Mamaroneck Avenue, #239, White Plains, NY 10605. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #58483

INSURE WISE INSURANCE BROKERS, LLC, Authority filed with the SSNY on 09/27/2012. Office loc: Westchester County. LLC formed in CA on 07/21/2011. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 100-7 Rancho Road, #344, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. Address required to be maintained in CA: 100-7 Rancho Road, #344 Thousand Oaks CA 91362. Cert of Formation filed with CA Sec. of State, 1500 11th St # 3, Sacramento, CA 95814. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #58487

THE O’BYRNE LAW FIRM, LLC, a Prof. LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/23/2013. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: John O’Byrne, 23 Wilson Drive, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Purpose: To Practice The Profession Of Law. #58484 NOTICE OF FORMATION of BPC CAPITAL MANAGEMENT I, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/26/12. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 20 Mill River Road, South Salem, NY 10590. Purpose: any lawful activity. The LLC is to be managed by one or more managers. #58485

REING & REING PLLC, a Prof. LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/29/2013. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1360 Sunny Ridge Road, Mohegan Lake, NY 10547. Purpose: To Practice The Profession Of Law. #58488 Notice of substance of the Articles of Organization filed with the New York Secretary of Stateís Office (SSNY) on 11/20/2012 for DAVID SERT KRAKOW, M.D., PLLC. Principal office: Westchester County. Business: Medicine. The SSNY is designated as the agent of the company upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process is: 359 East Main Street Suite 3I, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549. #58489

NOTICE OF FORMATION of DNA Smokehouse LLC Art. of Org filed Secíy of State (SSNY) 1/30/13. Office location: Westchester Co.. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Anthony F. Lo Cicero, Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP, 90 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016. Purpose: any lawful activities. #58490 Notice of substance of the Articles of Organization filed with the New York Secretary of Stateís Office (SSNY) on 1/15/2013 for JOSEPH A. CANTERINO, D.D.S., PLLC. Principal office: Westchester County. Business: Dentistry. The SSNY is designated as the agent of the company upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process is: 984 North Broadway, Suite 408, Yonkers, NY 10701. #58491 The annual return of The Box of Rain Foundation for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012 is available at its principal office, located at 17 Mallard Lake Road, Pound Ridge, NY 10576, for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days hereof. The principal manager of the Foundation is Amiel Peretz #58492 Notice of Formation of Servicebyte, LLC. Arts. of Org. Filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/21/12. Office location: Westchester County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 30 State Street, Ste. G-1, Ossining, NY 10562. Purpose: any lawful activity. #58493

Notice of Formation of Sun Horizons Pharmacy LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/25/13. Off. loc.: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 2 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701. Purpose: any lawful activity. #58494 Notice of Formation of AFC Partners LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/25/13. Off. loc.: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 11 Parkway Circle, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Purpose: any lawful activity. #58495 LEGAL NOTICE The Articles of Organization of 15 ORCHARD LANE ASSOCIATES, LLC (the ìCompanyî) were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on January 29, 2013. The office of the Company is located in Westchester County, New York. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without the state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the Company served upon him or her is: Paul A. Varsames, 1 Hunter Avenue, Armonk, New York 10504. The Company was formed for any lawful business purpose or purposes permitted under the New York Limited Liability Company Act. #58496

LEGAL NOTICE The Articles of Organization of SCENIC RIDGE AT AMBERLANDS LLC (the ìCompanyî) were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on January 29, 2013. The office of the Company is located in Westchester County, New York. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without the state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the Company served upon him or her is: Heino Bastys, c/o Nida Associates, Inc., 14 Dove Court, Croton on Hudson, New York 10520. The Company was formed for any lawful business purpose or purposes permitted under the New York Limited Liability Company Act. #58497 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: BIGTHINGS ENTERPRISES, LLC. Filed with NY Secretary of State on 11/23/2012 Office located in Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC as agent upon which process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process against it served upon him/her to: PO Box 8117 White Plains NY 10602 (LLC’s primary mailing address). LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. #58498 Notice of Formation of PARNELL LAW, PLLC. Arts. of Org. was filed with SSNY on 1/31/13. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O THE PLLC, 44 Wall Street 20th Fl., New York, NY 10005. Purpose: to engage in the practice of Law. #58499

LEGAL NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: Lakeside Wealth Management, LLC, Art. Of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State on 12/18/12. Office located in Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent upon which process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: The LLC c/o United States Corporation Agents Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #58500 Notice of Formation of 806F LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/31/13. Off. loc.: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Zucker & Kwestel, LLP, 2307 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10469. Purpose: any lawful activity. #58501 Pegasus Veterinary Services, P.L.L.C. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/23/12. Office in Westchester County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 2821 Larkspur St., Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Purpose: Veterinary Medicine. #58502 Notice of formation of ATOLYA LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/04/2013. Office in Westchester Coutny. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 68 Leroy Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #58503

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GOOD HAPPENING IN AND ABOUT THInGS THE HUDSON VALLEY GETTING TO THE ROOT OF THE mATTER

The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum in partnership with the Cornwall Presbyterian Church presents its “Winter Evening Speakers Series: The Unusual Roots of Rustic Style in America.” The lecture will be held Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m., at the Cornwall Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 222 Hudson St., Cornwall-on-Hudson. Daniel Mack, an artist and author, will speak about rusticstyle as it has developed in the United States since the 1850s and particularly its renewed popularity after wars. Mack will bring examples of many different kinds of rustic styles and demonstrate simple construction techniques. Mack has authored four books on rustic style and has been creating it for 30 years. For more information visit hhnaturemuseum.org or call (845) 534-5506, ext. 204. Admission $7, members $5.

Abuse’s mission is to prevent child abuse in Dutchess County. To learn more about the many programs run by the center, go to thecpca.com.

WHAT’S THAT NOISE?

The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum will present “Woodpeckers!” Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. Environmental educator Pam Golben will lead the lecture at the museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center on Muser Drive, Cornwall. She will teach how to identify different woodpecker species through photos Pileated woodpecker by Jim and actual sound recordings. Ridley. “Many species of woodpeckers have barbed tongues that aid in extracting insects from trees,” Golben said. Find out which types of feeders will attract woodpeckers to your yard and learn helpful hints about what to do if woodpeckers become a nuisance. After the program make a batch of woodpecker food to take home. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for children. Museum members: $5 adults and $3 children. For information visit the museum’s website at hhhnaturemuseum.org or call (845) 534-5506, ext. 204.

A GOOD REASON TO ROCk

The Youth Advisory Council of the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse in Poughkeepsie will host its annual “Rock for a Reason” benefit concert Feb. 23. Headlining the event is guitarist Connor Kennedy, along with Corinne and Maddie Olson with Zoe Ettinger, Erica Enriquez and Finnegan Shanahan with David Britton. “The Youth Advisory Council for The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse is excited to again bring Rock for a Reason to Rhinebeck,” said Corinne Olson. “We hope to bring awareness about the devastating effects of child abuse and neglect on the community. It’s a really fun night. Come out and see some great young talent making a difference to end child abuse.” The event will be held at the Liberty Lounge, 6417 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for students and $10 for adults. Founded in 1973, The Center for the Prevention of Child

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Iona Marsh photographs by Robert Rodriguez Jr.

HUDSON IN FOCUS

An artist’s reception Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. celebrates the opening of “Intimate Landscapes,” an exhibit of photographs running to March 4 by Robert Rodriguez Jr. at RiverWinds Gallery, 172 Main St. in Beacon. Viewing hours are Wednesdays to Mondays noon to 6 p.m. and Beacon Second Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. Focusing his camera on the Hudson Valley, Rodriguez has discovered not only beautiful landscapes often taken for granted, but the changing mood and character of the region. Passionate about conservation and the importance of protecting natural resources for both current and future generations, Rodriguez uses photography as a tool to bring awareness and appreciation of the value and importance of nature and its frequent misuse. His photography is showcased and used for promotional purposes by Scenic Hudson, the nonprofit organization dedicated to land and nature preservation in the Hudson Valley. Rodriguez has donated images to be used for promotion and fund raising by many nonprofit organizations dedicated to this cause, including The Audubon Society and Mohonk Preserve. For more information, call (845) 838-2880 or visit riverwindsgallery.com.

COmmUNITY WORk RECOGNIZED

Brigid and Wayne Nussbickel and the Page family, all of Millbrook, will be honored as Family Services 2013 Families of the Year for their services to their community as will Page Park Associates of Dutchess County, according to Family Services CEO Brian Doyle. The Family of the Year dinner, to be held April 25 at the Grandview in Poughkeepsie, is an annual event honoring families whose service to the community exemplifies the values of Family Services. The Nussbickels will be given the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Page family and Page Park Associates will receive the Spirit of the Future Award. “The Family of the Year event is a great way to recognize the honorees’ contributions and to celebrate Family Services’ positive impact on the community,” Doyle said. “Both of these families have made a tremendous impact on our community, both in their business contributions and their

personal involvement in the civic life of Dutchess County and beyond.” Wayne Nussbickel is president and CEO of N&S Supply, a plumbing and heating supply company based in Fishkill. Brigid Nussbickel is a teacher in the Arlington Central School District. She is co-chairman of the Nussbickel Scholarship Committee for the Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Community Foundation Partners in Education Grant Selection Committee. The Nussbickels have two daughters, Stephanie and Breanna. Stephanie is employed by N&S as a mechanical engineer. Breanna lives in Brooklyn and is a fashion designer for Victoria’s Secret and Brandex. Helen and William Page are natives of Dutchess County and the parents of four sons, Brian, Steven, Darin and Jason. William’s father, Henry G. Page Sr., founded the H.G. Page & Sons building supply firm in 1924. Jason Page and his wife, Mary Elizabeth, live in Pleasant Valley with their three children. Darin Page and his wife, Dana, live in Rhinecliff with their four sons. Jason and Darin manage Page Park Associates, the family’s real estate firm. Brian and Steven Page are partners in Page Park. For information about tickets or sponsorship opportunities, contact Jean Calyer at (845) 452-1110 or at jcalyer@ familyservicesny.org.

BREAkFAST mIXER AT CHAmBER

An “Expresso Mixer” will be held Feb. 12 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at 18 Oakland Ave in Warwick sponsored by the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce and Provident Bank. Cost is $10 for nonmembers and complimentary for chamber members. For more information or to make a reservation, call the chamber at (845) 986-2720 or email info@ warwickcc.org.

RHYmE TImE

Dutchess County residents will have a chance to read their favorite poems in front of an audience April 18 at Dutchess Community College (DCC) that will include Robert Pinsky, former U.S. poet laureate. The event is part of the Favorite Poem Project, which was created by Pinsky after he was named poet laureate in 1997. The first installment was a national initiative, with more than 18,000 Americans volunteering to read their favorite poem in front of an audience. Since then, hundreds of cities and towns across the country have organized events and invited their residents to read their favorite poems aloud, along with a narrative explaining what their chosen poem means to them. Interested Dutchess County residents should submit their favorite poem along with a brief statement about the poem’s significance in their life. Entries should be sent to DCC English professor John Desmond at desmond@sunydutchess. edu by March 9. Approximately 15 entries will be chosen for the reading that will take place on DCC’s Poughkeepsie campus. In addition to being the only poet laureate named to three terms, Pinsky is the author of 19 books, most of which feature his own poetry. He is a professor at Boston University and poetry editor at online magazine Slate.

FACTS& FIGURES on the record HUDSON VALLEY Building Loans

Deeds Above $1 million

The Chocolate Factory at Red Hook L.L.C., Red Hook. Seller: Northern Dutchess Industrial Above $1 million Park L.L.C., Red Hook. Property: in Red Hook. Amount: $3.2 Sunview Equities Inc., Mon- million. Filed Jan. 31. roe, as owner. Lender: Greater Hudson Bank N.A., Monroe. Property: 3 Strelisk Court, Walden Savings Bank, MontMonroe. Amount: $1.3 million. gomery. Seller: Paul L. Marks, Montgomery. Property: in Filed Jan. 30. Montgomery. Amount: $1 million. Filed Feb. 4.

Below $1 million Ulster County Habitat for Humanity Inc., Kingston, as owner. Lender: Ulster Savings Bank, Kingston. Property: in Ulster. Amount: $400,000. Filed Jan. 30.

Below $1 million 145 John L.L.C., Monroe. Seller: Specialty Powder Metallurgy Products Corp., Monroe. Property: 145 John St., New Windsor 12553. Amount: $180,000. Filed Feb. 1.

Carpenter, Margaret, et al, New Paltz. as owner. Lender: TD Bank N.A. Property: 1156 Old 15 Summer Set Drive L.L.C., Ford Road, New Paltz. Amount: Lindenhurst. Seller: Joseph Connell, et al, Montgomery. $880,000. Filed Jan. 31. Property: in Montgomery. Amount: $180,000. Filed Feb. 1.

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: Bob Rozycki c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 3 Gannett Drive, Suite G7 White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: 694-3600 • Fax: 694-3680

Capstone South Partners L.L.C., Englewood, N.J. Seller: Kathleen Merrins Johnson, Stuart, Fla. Property: in Washington. Amount: $810,000. Filed Jan. 31. Cream Street Development L.L.C., Rhinebeck. Seller: Frederick Quenzer, et al. Pleasant Valley. Property: in Hyde Park. Amount: $425,000. Filed Jan. 28.

L and K Orange L.L.C., Sparrowbush. Seller: Lucille Harap, Sparrowbush. Property: in Deerpark. Amount: $295,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Soutar and Sorge L.L.C., Circleville. Seller: Jonathan Ferrante, Middletown. Property: in Crawford. Amount: $64,000. Filed Jan. 30.

Advantage Landscaping L.L.C., Montgomery. $386 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Dec. 26.

Lanwin Forest Ridge L.L.C., Hopewell, N.J. Seller: Manna Dells L.L.C., Nanuet. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $55,000. Filed Feb. 4.

SRMOF REO 2011-1 Trust. Seller: Debbie Murray-Hammond, Ocala, Fla. Property: 46 Townsend Ave., Newburgh 12550. Amount: $182,591. Filed Feb. 1.

AJI Construction Services Inc., Cornwall-on-Hudson. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27.

Lepore Property Management L.L.C., Poughkeepsie. D and B Hamilton Re- Seller: city of Poughkeepsie. alty L.L.C., Fishkill. Seller: Property: in Poughkeepsie. Poughkeepsie Properties Amount: $10,000. Filed Jan. 31. L.L.C., Poughkeepsie. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: M&T Bank, Williamsville. Sell$290,000. Filed Jan. 30. er: John P. Halpin, et al, Fishkill. Property: in Fishkill. Amount: David 1 L.L.C., New York $225,000. Filed Jan. 30. City. Seller: Joseph Neiman, et al, Highland Mills. Property: Malishka Properties L.L.C., 18 Cottage Court, Highland Saugerties. Seller: Bleecker Mills. Amount: $130,000. Grove Associates, Kingston. Filed Jan. 31. Property: in Kingston. Amount: $230,000. Filed Jan. 29. DM and WC Properties L.L.C., Beacon. Seller: John McLiens L.L.C., Port Jervis. Lijoi, Cold Spring. Property: Seller: Robin W. Waizenegger, in Beacon. Amount: $190,000. Port Jervis. Property: in Port Filed Jan. 30. Jervis. Amount: $19,124. Filed Jan. 31. Equity Homes of New York Inc., Port Jervis. Seller: Alex Onderdonk Properties L.L.C., Sabet, et al, Floral Park. Glen Oaks. Seller: 5 Boro Reo Property: Bergen Circle, Slate Homes L.L.C., Hollis. Property: Hill. Amount: $205,000. 3 Green Acres Court, Ellenville. Filed Jan. 31. Amount: $70,000. Filed Jan. 30.

8-10 High St Realty Inc., Goshen. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Property: 90 Montgomery St., Middletown 10940. Amount: $69,574. Filed Jan. 30. Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Cheryl A. Ador Equities Inc., Monroe. King, Huguenot. Property: 118 Seller: Jacob Friedman, Monroe. Mohawk St., Port Jervis 12771. Property: in Monroe. Amount: Amount: $82,661. Filed Jan. 29. $150,000. Filed Jan. 30. HSBC Bank USA N.A. Seller: Bank of America N.A. Seller: Katrina Shomala. Property: Joseph P. Brown, Goshen. Prop- in Poughkeepsie. Amount: erty: 27 Furman Lane, Pine Is- $180,000. Filed Jan. 31. land. Amount: $230,001. Filed Jan. 29. Jah L.L.C., Goshen. Seller: Benjamin Ari Greenwald, Newburgh. Property: in Hamptonburgh. Amount: $76,787. Filed Jan. 31.

Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc. Seller: Steven Sirota, New Windsor. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $230,000. Filed Jan. 29.

Tammac Holdings Corp., Wilkes Barre, Pa. Seller: Daniel F. Sullivan, Newburgh. Property: in Deerpark. Amount: $60,724. Filed Feb. 1.

Al Valk’s Garage Ltd., Walden. $537 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 26.

The Scenic Hudson Land Trust Inc., Poughkeepsie. Seller: Arnika Corp., Esopus. Property: in Esopus. Amount: $985,820. Filed Jan. 30.

American Commercial Constructors Inc., Middletown. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Warwick Properties Inc., Taxation and Finance, Albany. Warwick. Seller: Autumn Sky Filed Dec. 27. Development Company Inc., et al, New Paltz. Property: in American Export-Import Wallkill. Amount: $550,000. Enterprises Inc., Newburgh. $1,382 in favor of the New Filed Feb. 4. York State Department of Winslow Holdings L.L.C., Taxation and Finance, Albany. Poughkeepsie. Seller: Robin Filed Dec. 26. Kurkhill, New York City. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: Answer Back Answering Service, Bellvale. $251 in favor of $223,000. Filed Jan. 31. the New York State Department Woodman Poughkeepsie of Labor and the Department of Realty Corp., Yonkers. Seller: Taxation and Finance, Albany. M.V.K. Enterprises Inc., Pleas- Filed Dec. 27. ant Valley. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $380,000. APOC Technology Inc., Washingtonville. $1,030 in favor of Filed Jan. 29. the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Judgments

Salt Point Preservation L.L.C., Salt Point. Seller: Design Properties L.L.C., Pleasant Val- A and R Office Equipment ley. Property: in Pleasant Valley. Inc., Goshen. $1,103 in favor of Amount: $65,000. Filed Jan. 28. the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Small World Properties Filed Dec. 27. L.L.C., Highland. Seller: NHS 85 L.L.C., Pleasantville. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $80,000. Filed Jan. 30.

Aren Construction NY Inc., Monroe. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27.

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FACTS&FIGURES Bridgepointe Development Corp., Newburgh. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Carmine’s Bakery Inc., d.b.a. Carmine’s Italian-American Pastry Shoppe, Middletown. $1,050 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Casey Family Theaters Inc., d.b.a. Warwick Drive In, Warwick. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Century Service Center Inc., Newburgh. $3,310 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 26. Communication Research Consultants Inc., Chester. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Concrete Expressions, Pine Bush. $2,120 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Concrete Options By Sylcox and Sons L.L.C., Newburgh. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Conklin Services and Construction Inc., Newburgh. $37,966 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 26. Country Dream Restaurant, Warwick. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27.

Courtesy Maintenance Company of New York Inc., Cornwall-on-Hudson. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27.

Elizabeth Rose Purity Inc., Montgomery. $1,020 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27.

HV Trucking Inc., Middletown. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27.

Kool Petroleum Inc., Campbell Hall. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27.

Ely Enterprises Inc., Port Jervis. $447 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Dec. 26.

Ig Graph Inc., Monroe. $80 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 26.

La Vitamina Mexicana Inc., Newburgh. $66 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 26.

CVW Custom Carpentry L.L.C., Circleville. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. First United Leasing Company Inc., Montgomery. $1,413 D and G Painting and Deco- in favor of the New York State rating Inc., Montgomery. Department of Taxation and $1,030 in favor of the New Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 26. York State Department of Labor and the Department of FJF Construction Associates Taxation and Finance, Albany. Ltd., Goshen. $1,030 in favor of Filed Dec. 27. the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Dave’s Diesel Repair Inc., Taxation and Finance, Albany. Chester. $2,610 in favor of the Filed Dec. 27. New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Foam Rite Spray Inc., d.b.a. Filed Dec. 26. Drip Drop Waterproofing, Monroe. $1,030 in favor of the Designer Concepts Inc., New York State Department of Thompson Ridge. $3,635 in Labor and the Department of favor of the New York State Taxation and Finance, Albany. Department of Labor Unem- Filed Dec. 27. ployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Dec. 26. Frank’s Auto Service, New Windsor. $1,069 in favor of the DJ Superior Construction New York State Department of Inc., Monroe. $1,148 in favor of Taxation and Finance, Albany. the New York State Department Filed Dec. 26. of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. G. Kieva’s Cooperage Inc., Filed Dec. 27. Walden. $1,050 in favor of the New York State Department of Done Rite Design Inc., Mon- Labor and the Department of roe. $1,656 in favor of the New Taxation and Finance, Albany. York State Department of Taxa- Filed Dec. 27. tion and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 26. Garrison’s Union Street Tavern and Wine Cellar L.L.C., Downtown Entertainment Montgomery. $1,099 in favor of L.L.C., d.b.a. My House, Mid- the New York State Department dletown. $1,030 in favor of the of Labor Unemployment InNew York State Department of surance Division, Albany. Filed Labor and the Department of Dec. 26. Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Goshen Transports L.L.C., Port Jervis. $1,030 in favor of E and L Beverage Emporium the New York State Department Inc., d.b.a. Beverage Empo- of Labor and the Department of rium, Newburgh. $349 in favor Taxation and Finance, Albany. of the New York State Depart- Filed Dec. 27. ment of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 26.

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Ill Skillz Enterprise, Newburgh. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. JAS Property Management and Realty, Pine Bush. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27.

Lawn Pro Specialists Inc., New Windsor. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27.

Master-Tech Floor Installation Inc., Newburgh. $2,881 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 19. Mastertek Auto and Truck Repair Inc., Monroe. $920 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 26. Mavrix Motorsports Corp., Middletown. $1,495 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 19. Michael Edison Productions Inc., d.b.a. Salsa on 211 Restaurant, Middletown. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27.

Liam Construction Inc., d.b.a. Laim Design Build, Warwick. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Mitchell Performing Arts JB Tech Solution Inc., Ches- Filed Dec. 27. Center, Pine Bush. $2,080 in ter. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of La- LM Enterprises of Orange favor of the New York State bor and the Department of County Inc., Chester. $1,030 Department of Labor and the Taxation and Finance, Albany. in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Department of Labor and the Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Filed Dec. 27. Department of Taxation and Jennuine Hair Designs, Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Montgomery Food Inc., New Windsor. $91 in favor of the Montgomery. $104 in favor of the New York State Department Lopiccolo Inc., Rock Tavern. New York State Department of of Taxation and Finance, Alba- $16,555 in favor of the New Taxation and Finance, Albany. York State Department of Taxa- Filed Dec. 26. ny. Filed Dec. 19. tion and Finance, Albany. Filed Montgomery Glass and MirJoe Francella Contracting Dec. 20. ror Inc., Montgomery. $206 Inc., Highland Mills. $1,030 in favor of the New York State LP Air Conditioning and in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Heating Corp., Newburgh. Department of Taxation and Department of Taxation and $1,050 in favor of the New Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 26. Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. York State Department of Labor and the Department of Mr. Gutter, Pine Bush. $1,030 Joint Repair Services Corp., Taxation and Finance, Albany. in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Florida. $1,030 in favor of the Filed Dec. 27. Department of Taxation and New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Marshall Plumbing and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Taxation and Finance, Albany. Heating, Montgomery. $1,030 in favor of the New York State NJA Inc., d.b.a. Gamos CounFiled Dec. 27. Department of Labor and the try Store, Sparrowbush. $1,355 July For Ever Displays Inc., Department of Taxation and in favor of the New York State Walden. $2,060 in favor of the Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Department of Taxation and New York State Department of Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 19. Labor and the Department of Mass Realty Corp., NewTaxation and Finance, Albany. burgh. $571 in favor of the Nolan’s Masonry and Tile New York State Department of Inc., Montgomery. $148 in faFiled Dec. 27. Taxation and Finance, Albany. vor of the New York State DeKay-On Inc., Newburgh. $150 Filed Dec. 19. partment of Taxation and Fiin favor of the New York State nance, Albany. Filed Dec. 19. Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 26.

Credits, Clients and Awards Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. was recently recognized for its recovery efforts in response to Hurricane Sandy by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), an association of electric companies representing 70 percent of the U.S. electric power industry. The EEI Emergency Recovery Award is presented annually to recognize utilities that face extraordinary events and put forth an outstanding effort to restore service to the public.

Giuseppe Doddo of Marlboro was recently appointed by Ulster Savings Bank as a business development specialist. Doddo will offer the bank’s comprehensive business solutions throughout Ulster, Dutchess and Orange counties. He brings several years of branch management experience to his new position.

On the Go THURSDAYS, MARCH 7-28 “The Real (Desperate) Housewives of Columbia County Musical” presented by Taconic Stage Company. 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. for dinner or drinks. Laurie Beechman Theatre at West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42 St., New York City. $25 plus $15 drink or food minimum. For information, call (800) 838-3006 or visit brownpapertickets.com/event/291419.

Vincent J. Monte recently joined the sales team of Rand Commercial Services’ (RCS) New City office. RCS is an independent commercial real estate brokerage in the Hudson Valley. Monte has been involved in the commercial real estate and title insurance business since 1966 and is president of The Monte Group and Vincent J. Monte Inc. He attended SUNY Rockland and New York University School of Commerce and The Real Estate Institute, concentrating in title insurance practices, procedures, underwriting and claims administration.

Chairman and CEO Steven V. Lant accepted the award on behalf of Central Hudson.

Newsmakers

Snapshot

Cathlene Cruz of Highland Mills was recently appointed by Rockland Community College (RCC) as director of admissions. Previously, she served as director of RCC’s liberty partnerships program from 2007-2012, and is the first director of admissions appointed in several years. Under Cruz’s leadership, the liberty partnerships program, which provides academic and student support for educationally at-risk students from middle school through 12th grade, became a model for other state funded programs. Cruz has a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology and philosophy from Lehman College and a master’s degree in school counseling from Long Island University.

Rebuilding Together Dutchess County, a nonprofit that rehabilitates homes and revitalizes communities to make them safe and healthy, recently announced TD Charitable Foundation of TD Bank awarded a $5,000 grant to support the Rebuilding Day Program. The grant will support the organization’s Rebuilding Day Program, bringing volunteers together to donate their skills and time to help homeowners return to a warm, safe and dry environment.

Clarissa M. Goins of Poughkeepsie was recently promoted by Riverside Bank to compliance officer and assistant treasurer. She was hired at Riverside Bank in 2007 as staff auditor and has more than 18 years of experience in the banking industry. Goins has a Bachelor of Science degree in business with a concentration in finance from SUNY College at New Paltz and an M.B.A. in managementfromMountSaintMaryCollege.

The TD Bank team repairs the home of a local elderly homeowner.

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FACTS&FIGURES NY Regional Accounting and Business Services Corp., Middletown. $586 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 19. Okeeheelee Partners L.L.C., d.b.a. Subway, Central Valley. $143,138 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 19. Orange Lake Construction Corp., Newburgh. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Palmeri’s Pizzeria L.L.C., d.b.a Palmeri’s Pizzeria Cucina, Pine Island. $937 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 19.

Pro Writings Inc., Monroe. $1,500 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 19. Quickway Electric Corp., Monroe. $514 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 19. Rank and O’Connor Inc., d.b.a. Rank Realty, New Windsor. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Rave PCS of Yonkers 497 Inc., Campbell Hall. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27.

People’s Management Resource Inc., Newburgh. $497 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 19.

Retrofoam of NY Inc., Chester. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27.

Pinnacle Energy Inc., Warwick. $316 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 26.

River Valley Auction Company Inc., Cuddebackville. $1,519 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 19.

Pixie * Dust, Chester. $534 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 19.

Robinson’s Mechanical L.L.C., Westtown. $220 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 19.

Pol Redi-Mix Inc., Tuxedo. $1,438 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 26.

Rocco Z Enterprises Inc., d.b.a. 211 Liquors, Goshen. $32,029 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Port Java L.L.C., Port Jervis. Dec. 26. $4,872 in favor of the New York State Department of Ropam Nurseries Inc., d.b.a. Taxation and Finance, Albany. Windsor Farms, New Windsor. $1,030 in favor of the New Filed Dec. 19. York State Department of Labor Primal Percussions, Corn- and the Department of Taxawall-on-Hudson. $153 in favor tion and Finance, Albany. Filed of the New York State Depart- Dec. 27. ment of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 19.

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The Darlene Wilson Institute of Dance L.L.C., Newburgh. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Spa Tech North Inc., New- Filed Dec. 27. burgh. $132 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxa- The Gozza Agency Inc., Midtion and Finance, Albany. Filed dletown. $29,049 in favor of the New York State Department of Dec. 20. Taxation and Finance, Albany. Spectrum Auto Body, Flori- Filed Dec. 26. da. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of La- The Sun Spa Inc., Middlebor and the Department of town. $543 in favor of the Taxation and Finance, Albany. New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Filed Dec. 20. Stockbridge Ramsdell House on Hudson L.L.C., TMED Services Inc., WestNewburgh. $1,431 in favor of town. $1,030 in favor of the the New York State Depart- New York State Department of ment of Taxation and Finance, Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Albany. Filed Dec. 20. Filed Dec. 27. Stoneridge Landscape Contractors Inc., Newburgh. TMG Consulting L.L.C., Salis$1,030 in favor of the New bury Mills. $1,050 in favor of York State Department of La- the New York State Department bor and the Department of of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Filed Dec. 27.

Scotchtown Mews Developers Inc., Monroe. $872 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 20.

Supply Sider L.L.C., Newburgh. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27.

Tsunami Group Inc., d.b.a. Beeb’s An American Bistro, Newburgh. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27.

Tebaa Corp., Newburgh. $112 in favor of the New York State Tuxedo Ridge L.L.C., Tuxedo Department of Taxation and Park. $10,302 in favor of the Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 20. New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Terra Firma Corp., Chester. Taxation and Finance, Albany. $1,050 in favor of the New Filed Dec. 27. York State Department of Labor and the Department of Unique Fibers Inc., d.b.a. Taxation and Finance, Albany. Unique Upholstery Supplies, Cornwall-on-Hudson. $1,030 Filed Dec. 27. in favor of the New York State The Countryman Corp., Department of Labor and the Chester. $411 in favor of the Department of Taxation and New York State Department of Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed US Starcom Inc., d.b.a. Bell Latino, Goshen. $1,030 in favor Dec. 26. of the New York State DepartThe Dance Diamond, Middle- ment of Labor and the Departtown. $2,782 in favor of the New ment of Taxation and Finance, York State Department of Labor Albany. Filed Dec. 27. Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Dec. 26.

Wee One Inc., Walden. $1,030 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 27.

Lis Pendens

Cecchetelli, Ruth, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $198,000 affecting property located at 356 Union Ave., New Windsor 12553. Filed Jan. 9.

Charles, Pamela, et al. Filed by HBC Bank USA N.A. Action: The following filings indicated a seeks to foreclose on a mortlegal action has been initiated, gage to secure $129,780 affectthe outcome of which may affect ing property located at 53 Farthe title to the property listed. rington St., Newburgh 12550. Filed Jan. 4. 84 Realty L.L.C., et al. Filed by Provident Bank. Action: seeks Chobanian, Sandra M., et al. to foreclose on a mortgage to Filed by The Bank of New York. secure $489,000 affecting prop- Action: seeks to foreclose on a erty located at 39 Everett Road, mortgage to secure $374,352 Goshen. Filed Jan. 8. affecting property located at 60 Barr Lane, Monroe 10950. Filed Aiken, Jai, aka Jei Aiken, et al. Jan. 7. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage Civers, Tiffany, et al. Filed by to secure $276,132 affecting U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks property located at 113 Wisner to foreclose on a mortgage Ave., Newburgh 12550. Filed to secure $260,000 affecting Jan. 7. property located at 2 Plum Court, Highland Mills 10930. Anderton, Lamar, et al. Filed Filed Jan. 4. by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a Colombo, Diane, et al. Filed by mortgage to secure $273,500 The Bank of New York Mellon. affecting property located at 49 Action: seeks to foreclose on a Sycamore Drive, Montgomery mortgage to secure $196,950 af12549. Filed Jan. 7. fecting property located at 112 High Point Circle, Newburgh Bakker, Peter J., et al. Filed 12550. Filed Jan. 8. by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a Consentino, Tammy J., et al. mortgage to secure $210,000 Filed by Flagstar Bank F.S.B. affecting property located at 29 Action: seeks to foreclose on a W. Lake Amenia Road, Amenia mortgage to secure $245,000 af12501. Filed Dec. 13. fecting property located at 2694 W. Main St., Wappingers Falls Banke, Flair, et al. Filed by U.S. 12590. Filed Dec. 13. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure Cush, Gail A., et al. Filed by $660,000 affecting property lo- Household Finance Realty Corcated at 8 Evans Drive, Wood- poration of New York, Depew. bury 10930. Filed Jan. 8. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspeciBurnett, Gary V., et al. Filed fied amount affecting property by Household Finance Realty located at 53 Berry Road, MonCorporation of New York. Ac- roe 10950. Filed Jan. 9. tion: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspeci- DeRose, Claudette, et al. Filed fied amount affecting property by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks located at 318 Hammond Hill to foreclose on a mortgage to seRoad, Dover Plains 12522. Filed cure $280,000 affecting properDec. 14. ty located at 141-143 Grand St., Newburgh 12550. Filed Jan. 7.

DiGuiseppe, Anthony, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $536,000 affecting property located at 48 Oak Road, Saugerties 12477. Filed Jan. 29. Dill, Nancy E., et al. Filed by PNC Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $218,000 affecting property located at 48 Fostertown Road, Newburgh 12550. Filed Jan. 4. Doxey, Alexandra, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $317,956 affecting property located at 16 Diana Ridge Road, Highland 12528. Filed Feb. 1.

Greenblatt, Catherine, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $400,000 affecting property located at 3 Masters Court, Warwick 10990. Filed Jan. 8.

Mafata, Pitso, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $150,000 affecting property located at 64 Big Island Road, Warwick 10990. Filed Jan. 8.

Mincey, Faith, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $201,450 affecting property located at 38 Woodland Ave., Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Dec. 13.

Post, Darren J. Sr., et al. Filed by OneWest Bank F.S.B. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $263,138 affecting property located at 11 Aleo Post Lane, Kingston 12401. Filed Feb. 1.

Sanchez, Joyce, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $350,000 affecting property located at 15 Bluejay Blvd., Hopewell Junction. Filed Dec. 14.

Harris, Jeanette, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $277,500 affecting property located at 1 Emerson Drive, Washingtonville 10992. Filed Jan. 4.

Mannings, Donovan, et al. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $218,063 affecting property located at 17 Romeo Drive, Blooming Grove 10950. Filed Jan. 4.

Morrison, Frank W., et al. Filed by Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $269,800 affecting property located at 159 Diddell Road, Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed Dec. 13.

Ramirez, John, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $320,000 affecting property located at 585 Shore Drive, New Windsor 12553. Filed Jan. 7.

Santana, Juan, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $210,000 affecting property located at 128 Evan Road, Warwick 10990. Filed Jan. 9.

Hochteil, Jeffrey, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $212,500 affecting property located at 1417 Route 52, Walden 12586. Filed Jan. 9.

Marcano, Danielle, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $157,500 affecting property located at 9 W. Conkling Ave., Middletown 10940. Filed Jan. 8.

Realmuto, Tamara M., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 68 Euclid Ave., Middletown 10940. Filed Jan. 9.

Schaub, Christopher, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $276,000 affecting property located at 814 Freedom Road, Pleasant Valley 12569. Filed Dec. 13.

Richardson, Glenn J., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 440 Carpenter Ave., Unit 4, Newburgh 12550. Filed Jan. 4.

Sharrow, Yvette, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $352,000 affecting property located at 12 Lilling Road, Poughkeepsie 12601. Filed Dec. 14.

Fernandez, Maria L., et al. Filed by MidFirst Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $209,709 affecting property located at 34 Lutheran St., Newburgh 12550. Filed Jan. 9.

Holterman, Barbara L., et al. Filed by JPMC Specialty Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $156,906 affecting property located at 7 Laura Lane, Mount Hope 10963. Filed Jan. 4.

Fitzgibbon, Robert, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $160,000 affecting property located at 200 South St., Newburgh 12550. Filed Jan. 4.

Keim, Karen S., et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $161,500 affecting property located at 82 Kent Road, Wappinger Falls 12590. Filed Dec. 12.

Garcia, Emil J., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $243,200 affecting property located at 182 Woods Road, Port Jervis 12771. Filed Jan. 9.

Lebowitz, Joel, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $247,200 affecting property located at 9 Lemberg Court, Unit 201, Monroe 10950. Filed Jan. 4.

Green, Daniel C., et al. Filed by OneWest Bank F.S.B. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $225,000 affecting property located at 24 Van Wert Lane, Walden 12586. Filed Jan. 4.

Lopez, Justina I., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $192,000 affecting property located at 74-76 Larter Ave., Newburgh 12550. Filed Jan. 7.

Munoz, Roberto, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $101,675 affecting property located at 1701 Tanager Road, Unit 17A, McWilliams, Kevin, et al. Blooming Grove 10950. Filed Filed by Citibank N.A. Action: Jan. 8. seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $238,500 af- Murray, Thomas, et al. Filed fecting property located at 16 by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks Shinhollow Road, Port Jervis to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $115,000 affecting prop12771. Filed Jan. 8. erty located at 6 N. Deer Trail, Messina, Joseph V., et al. Greenwood Lake 10925. Filed Filed by Federal National Jan. 7. Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mort- Myers, James F. Jr., et al. Filed gage to secure $204,000 af- by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Acfecting property located at 36 tion: seeks to foreclose on a Country Club Drive, Florida mortgage to secure $112,000 affecting property located at 10921. Filed Jan. 8. 315 O’Haire Road, Middletown Miles, Malcolm, aka Malcom 10941. Filed Jan. 8. Miles, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: Nowik, Kathleen Grace, et al. seeks to foreclose on a mort- Filed by Fannie Mae. Action: gage to secure an undisclosed seeks to foreclose on a mortgage amount affecting property to secure $145,000 affecting located at 7 Chadsford Lane, property located at 23 Ireland Drive, Poughkeepsie 12603. Newburgh 12550. Filed Jan. 9. Filed Dec. 12. Mills, Mauvelyn, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Perez, Felipe, et al. Filed by Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on OneWest Bank F.S.B. Action: a mortgage to secure $200,000 seeks to foreclose on a mortaffecting property located at gage to secure $223,250 af200 Mount View Ave., Wallkill fecting property located at 379 Third St., Newburgh 12550. 12589. Filed Jan. 7. Filed Jan. 8.

Richter, Chad W., et al. Filed by Ulster Savings Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $168,100 affecting property located in Ulster. Filed Jan. 30. Rolle-Coaxum, Yvonne D., aka Yvonne D. Rolle-Watts, et al. Filed by the Household Finance Realty Corporation of New York. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $330,741 affecting property located in Newburgh. Filed Jan. 8. Samayoa, Mario, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $428,000 affecting property located at 225 Van Wyck Lake Road, aka 418 Carey Road, Fishkill. Filed Dec. 14.

Shen, David T.M., et al. Filed by OneWest Bank F.S.B. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $257,000 affecting property located at 5 Hollow Lane, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Dec. 13. Shoureck, Ann, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $161,000 affecting property located at 98 Van Wagner Road, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Dec. 13. Smith, John II, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $76,000 affecting property located at 18 Woodland Circle S., Monroe 10950. Filed Jan. 8.

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FACTS&FIGURES Somar, Rennie, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $97,500 affecting property located at 145 N. Miller St., Newburgh 12550. Filed Jan. 8.

Thomas, Melissa A., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $292,000 affecting property located at 275 Skyline Drive, Highland Mills 10930. Filed Jan. 9.

Stark, John H., individually and as surviving spouse of Patricia Stark, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $314,148 affecting property located at 1 White Oak Terrace, Campbell Hall 10916. Filed Jan. 4.

Torch, Pierre F. Jr., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $200,000 affecting property located at 103 Milton Turnpike, Milton 12547. Filed Jan. 30. Van Hook, James, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $216,000 affecting property located at 9 E. Heritage Drive, Harriman 10926. Filed Jan. 8.

Strang, Michael Q., et al. Filed by GMAC Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $394,900 affecting property located at 97 Verplanck Ave., Beacon 12508. Way-Townes, Patricia, as adFiled Dec. 15. ministratrix of the estate of Kevin E. Townes Sr., et al. Filed Strobel, Timothy, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Acby Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Ac- tion: seeks to foreclose on a tion: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $243,717 mortgage to secure $270,000 affecting property located at 244 affecting property located at Lakeshore Drive, Pleasant Valley 11 Truex Drive, New Windsor 12569. Filed Dec. 12. 12553. Filed Jan. 4. Welch, Shannon B., et al. Filed Taylor, Christopher L., et al. by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $234,840 mortgage to secure $164,886 affecting property located at affecting property located in 54 Rocky Bar Road, Westtown 10998. Filed Jan. 8. Hyde Park. Filed Dec. 14. Tenaglia, John R., et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $254,400 affecting property located at 106 Riverview Drive, Fishkill 12524. Filed Dec. 12. The estate of Lawrence DeJoseph, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $83,000 affecting property located at 39 E. Main St., Washingtonville 10992. Filed Jan. 7. The heirs at large of Harris E. Thorne Jr., et al. Filed by OneWest Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $256,000 affecting property located at 8 Hobsons Choice Road, High Falls 12440. Filed Jan. 29.

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Ceravolo, Joseph, as owner. $9,305 as claimed by Sara Con- This paper is not responsible for struction L.L.C., Middletown. typographical errors contained Property: 30 Sutton Road, War- in the original filings. wick 10990. Filed Jan. 31. Gallinari, Henry, et al, as own- Doing Business As er. $1,454 as claimed by Mallen Excavating Company Inc., Poughkeepsie. Property: 3866 Culwell Holding Corp., d.b.a. Route 52, East Fishkill. Filed Ace Hardware and Building Supply, 140 S. Main St., EllenJan. 29. ville 12428. Filed Feb. 1. Jaguia, Rachid, as owner. $88,646 as claimed by T.C. Losee Construction Co., Poughkeepsie. Property: 276 Cream St., Hyde Park. Filed Feb. 1. Morelli, Theresa, as owner. $49,700 as claimed by PLS Construction, Hopewell Junction. Property: 31 Maloney Road, Wappingers Falls. Filed Jan. 31.

Fine Line Settings Inc., d.b.a. Fineline Settings, 135 Crotty Road, Middletown 10941. Filed Jan. 20. JNJ 1 Inc., d.b.a. Al Laghetto, 40 Jersey Ave., Greenwood Lake 10925. Filed Jan. 13.

Assessor Services, P.O. Box Johns Gift and Treasures, 71 672, Pine Bush 12566, c/o Rich- Forestdale Lane, Pine Bush, ard Hubner. Filed Jan. 13. c/o John Anthony Kowal. Filed Jan. 19. Body in Balance Acupuncture, 39 Center St., New Paltz MLM Global Networking 12561, c/o Timothy S. Hefele. Services, 224 Walsh Ave., Apt. Filed Jan. 30. 7, New Windsor 12553, c/o Melvin L. McFarland. Filed Community Acupuncture Jan. 19. Project, 534 Blooming Grove Turnpike, New Windsor, c/o Ju- Modern Sales Management, dith Amy Chaleff. Filed Jan. 20. 2 Park Place, A20, Newburgh 12550, c/o Steven Paul Esposito. Connolly and Rooney Inves- Filed Jan. 20. tigations, 47 Meadow Ave., Chester 10918, c/o Brendan Sam’s Deli and Pizza, 699 JerConnolly Rooney. Filed Jan. 19. sey Ave., Warwick, c/o Azem Alka. Filed Jan. 18. Creative Living/Vintage Home, 263 Reservoir Road, Staged Effects, 135 Deer Middletown, c/o Dianne Marie Court Drive, Middletown 10940, c/o Gloria Ivette LaPenGersbeck. Filed Jan. 20. na. Filed Jan. 17. David’s WK Car Service, 22 Hollis St., Highland Mills, c/o T, Vincent Flanagan Agency, David Bakuradze. Filed Jan. 20. 23 Emerald Trail, Monroe, c/o Timothy V. Flanagan. Filed Dugan Handyman, 17 Fra- Jan. 18. mon Avery Road, Olivebridge 12261, c/o William M. Dugan. The Crafty Cat, 123 New Salem Road, Kingston 12401, c/o Filed Jan. 29. Katherine A. Scott. Filed Feb. 1. Exotic Image Hair Design, 86 Maples Road, Middletown The Hudson Pindoctor, 275 10940, c/o Jessie Melendez. North St., Newburgh, c/o Judith Amy Chaleff. Filed Jan. 20. Filed Jan. 18.

Limonuno Corp., d.b.a. Limonuno Fres Mexical Grill, 900 Shaikh, Asif, et al, as owner. Ulster Ave., Kingston 12401. $11,779 as claimed by Williams Filed Feb. 1. Lumber Inc., d.b.a. Williams Lumber and Home Centers, Rhinebeck. Property: 28 Sandy Partnerships Pines Blvd., East Fishkill. Filed Jan. 30. T and C’s Home Improvements, 40 Overlook Road, The County of Orange, Gosh- Monroe 10950, c/o Anthony en, as owner. $2,260 as claimed Diviesti and Christina Palacios. by NES Rentals, Chicago, Ill. Filed Jan. 17. Frank M. Spada, 75 Cooper Property: Old Psych Center, Lake Road, Bearsville 12409, c/o 38 Seward Ave., Middletown Weygant, Deborah A., et al. 10940. Filed Feb. 1. Sole Proprietorships Frank M. Spada. Filed Jan. 29. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a Gias Garden, 30 Fancher Road, mortgage to secure $125,000 Vechaya Arichie Inc., as 1-800-Bunkbed of Sullivan, Warwick 10990, c/o Mary E. owner. $12,215 as claimed Delaware and Ulster, 126 Caaffecting property located at 14 Raye. Filed Jan. 20. Clinton St., Walden 12586. Filed by HB Professional Services, nal Drive, Cuddebackville Monroe. Property: in Mon12729, c/o Linda Fairweather. Jan. 8. roe. Filed Jan. 30. Great Parties and Wonderful Filed Jan. 17. Memories, 40 Campbell Drive Zanfardino, Donald P., et al. East, Wallkill 12589, c/o Yolanda Verardo, Michael, as owner. A Taste of Seafood Newburgh, Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. AcRodriguez. Filed Feb. 1. $11,400 as claimed by My71 Liberty St., Newburgh, c/o tion: seeks to foreclose on a ler Construction, PoughkeepTerrell Olin. Filed Jan. 17. mortgage to secure $188,000 Instant Bookkeeper, 20 affecting property located at 128 sie. Property: 2 Shelley Road, Zenta Road, Unit 104, Monroe Williams St., Newburgh 12550. Poughkeepsie. Filed Jan. 28. A Touch of Wellness Massage 10950, c/o Shmaya Schwartz. Filed Jan. 8. Therapy, 39 Center St., New Willoughby 103 Realty L.L.C., Paltz 12561, c/o Dominique B. Filed Jan. 19. Zarecki, Mark J., et al. Filed as owner. $865 as claimed by Di Carmine. Filed Feb. 1. Joan Schuman Associates, 44 by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks Costanzi Crane Inc., Kingston. to foreclose on a mortgage to Property: 103 Executive Drive, Alden Road Associates, 20 Al- Main St., Kingston 12401, c/o Joan L. Schuman. Filed Feb. 1. secure $171,237 affecting prop- New Windsor. Filed Jan. 31. den Road, Monroe 10950, c/o erty located at 34 Tyrell Road, Ann Marie Khaled. Filed Jan. 20. Pawling. Filed Dec. 13.

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Washed Up Woodworking, P.O. Box 77, Milton 12547, c/o Robert V. Mortensen Jr. Filed Jan. 31. Wilkinson Seamless Gutters, 131 N. Fostertown Drive, Newburgh, c/o Karl J. Wilkinson III. Filed Jan. 17. Zamora Enterprises, 680 Route 211, No. 3B312, Middletown, c/o Susana Cruz. Filed Jan. 20.

FACES& PLACES Literary celebration

Westchester Library System recently held its 15th annual African-American Literary Celebration at Abigail Kirsch Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown. The event featured Diane Brady, author of “Fraternity” and NFL great Eddie Jenkins, Massachusetts Department of Transportation diversity chief. Dr. Bettye H. Perkins, founder and CEO of Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers, was the honoree, and Deputy County Executive Kevin Plunkett was honorary chairman. 1. Deborah Fay, lead specialist, Entergy 2. Dave Donelson, president, Westchester Library System Board of Trustees 3. Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino; Diane Brady, Bettye H. Perkins, Eddie Jenkins, Elena Falcone, Kevin Plunkett, Deputy County Executive and Terry L. Kirchner, executive director, Westchester Library System

Not your usual beer parties

Heineken USA sponsored two parties during inauguration weekend – serving as the exclusive beer sponsor for both celebrations. Photographs by Heineken USA. 4. John Nicolson, regional president of Heineken Americas; hip-hop recording artist 2 Chainz; and Dolf van den Brink, President and CEO of Heineken USA at the Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball, Harman Center for the Arts in Washington, D.C. 5. Hilda L. Solis, secretary of labor, at the Voto Latino’s 2013 Inauguration Celebration, Oya Restaurant, Washington, D.C. 6. Actress Rosario Dawson and Stacey Tank, Heineken USA senior vice president and chief corporate relations at the Voto Latino’s 2013 Inauguration Celebration. 7. Dolf van den Brink accepting The Community Catalyst Award for Heineken’s support of the hiphop culture and music

Preparing for humanitarian awards

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester (BGCNW) recently held a kickoff event for its 2013 Humanitarian Award Dinner Committee hosted by John Crabtree at Crabtree’s Kittle House in Chappaqua. The 19th annual Humanitarian Award Dinner will be held Saturday, June 1 at Lexus of Mount Kisco.

8. Brian Skanes, executive director, BGCNW; and Jim and Ashley Diamond, 2013 Humanitarians of the Year honorees 9. Humanitarian Award Dinner Committee co-chairpersons Deirdre Farrell and Muffin Dowdle

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