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emocratic county legislators have reintroduced a bill they believe will make Westchester a healthier county. Majority Leader Catherine Borgia announced the Employee Earned Paid Sick Time bill at a recent press conference in White Plains. It would permit employees in the county to accumulate one hour of sick time at their hourly rate of pay for every 30 hours of work. The proposed law would apply to employers with at least five employees and allow workers to accrue up to 40 hours of paid sick time a year. Those sick days could be used for an employee’s mental or physical illness or to care for a sick family member. “People deserve to stay home when they’re sick,” Borgia, an Ossining Democrat, said. “It’s just common sense.” Democratic legislators said the bill will allow workers to take care of themselves, their loved ones and by extension the community by not spreading » SICK LEAVE

Guatemala visits Vahalla page 2 Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales tours a robotic simulator lab at New York Medical College, accompanied by a translator.

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ity any event planner trying to plan a discussion around taxes. As Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo prepares a response to a Republican tax bill he calls an “economic civil war,” New York’s tax landscape is shifting quickly. Such was the dilemma for panelists at The Business Council of Westchester’s breakfast event on

Feb. 14. While they were brought in to break down what the federal tax reform bill — the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017—would mean for Westchester County, an announcement from Cuomo’s office two days before the Valentine’s Day event gave panelists a whole new topic to address. The governor’s budget director briefed the media Feb. 12 on a number of changes to the state tax code proposed in Cuomo’s executive budget, including an

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uatemala and New York Medical College are made for each other. Guatemala has a high disease burden, and the college runs programs that could ameliorate the Central American country’s health care challenges. So it wasn’t too strange to see Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales touring the college on Feb. 9 with government ministers. Dr. Edward Halperin, New York Medical College chancellor and CEO, identified programs and know-how that Guatemala could implement. “Every biotech incubator,” he said, citing the college’s signature entrepreneurial initiative, “has to solve a problem.” Guatemalans suffer from high rates of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and infectious diseases. Food and waterborne diseases such as bacterial diarrhea, hepatitis A and typhoid fever are prevalent, according to the CIA World Factbook, as are vector-borne diseases such as dengue fever and malaria. The infant mortality rate is also high. But misfortune can also be seen as an opportunity. Pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers need to test drugs and devices. Diseases that are ravaging the population, Halperin said, “could be an opportunity to improve health though clinical trials.” Morales could have discovered the benefits of clinical trials anywhere. Why tour the Valhalla campus? Only 11,000 Guatemalans were counted in Westchester’s 2010 census. The medical school is affiliated with Touro College, which has deep roots in the Jewish community, yet Guatemala, historically a Catholic country, has fewer than 2,000 Jews among its 16 million people. But there is a deeper connection. Guatemala played a pivotal role in the creation of Israel as one of the first nations to support the 1947 Partition Plan for Palestine. Morales himself visited Israel in 2016, not long after he was elected, and he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In December, following the lead of President Trump, he formally recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

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Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales tours the new dental school at New York Medical College in Valhalla.

Dr. Benjamin Chouake, an Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey physician, an ardent Zionist and a member of the medical school’s board of trustees, noticed. So Morales was invited to tour the school, and college officials showed off programs that could be replicated in Guatemala, beginning with the biotech incubator. The old tradition of inventing stuff in your parent’s garage — the Steve Jobs, Apple Computer origin story — doesn’t cut it in today’s biotech industry. Startup enterprises, Halperin said, have to overcome the “biotech valley of death,” the three to seven years when they need lots of money to make ideas reality. They need sophisticated lab equipment, animal facilities for testing and access to investors. A college-based incubator enables small companies to share the kinds of specialized equipment and facilities that the Pfizers and Mercks of the world use, at affordable prices. The Guatemalans were shown health education simulators. Why

is it that pilots are expected to train on flight simulators for hundreds of hours before ever flying passengers, Halperin asked, whereas medical students have traditionally practiced on patients? Students at New York Medical College learn how to take a medical history by examining patient-actors who depict particular diseases as professors monitor interactions remotely by camera. They learn skills on robotic mannequins, such as resuscitating an infant, where the machine issues step-by-step instructions and measures the student’s technique. Mannequins, Halperin noted, are portable and thus easily adapted for health care training in rural areas. The last stop was the dental school, where mannequins are also used for teaching. It’s worth remembering, Halperin said, how much time and quality of life is lost to dental disease. Tooth decay and loss are strong markers of low income and low quality of life, he said.

“Dentistry makes a big difference.” Morales shared his impressions in a brief interview after the tour. “It’s a formidable idea to be able to generate opportunities for small entrepreneurs who have good ideas,” he said about the incubator. He thought simulators could give Guatemala a way to take better care of children and to provide more effective first aid. “The other thing that was amazing to me,” the president said, “was visiting the state-of-the-art dental clinic.” The ideas, he said, are worth analyzing. Wanted: Your Event Photos Has your company or nonproﬁt organization recently hosted an annual fundraiser, dinner celebration or other social event captured in photographs? The Business Journal would like to include those in its revived Faces & Places photo page. For a fullpage display, please send 10 to 12 photos, with identifying captions, to Managing Editor John Golden at jgolden@westfairinc.com.

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“Many people would give up, but we would not give up,” he said. The perseverance has paid off, and along with Sweet Ascent, a number of other businesses have opened their doors in the building. “I think it’s a more successful thing because we connected to the community,” he said. “I believe in our community in Peekskill.” Arango, who along with his wife, Maria, owns real estate company EZ Housing, said he was approached with ideas to open a chain coffee shop in the building, but decided to go in a different direction. “Because of the history behind Peekskill, I’m going to do something different,” the Colombia native recalled. The outcome of those plans is Kurzahls Coffee, a ground-floor cafe owned and operated by Arango’s son, Gabriel Jr., which takes its name from the building’s former longtime tenant. Hair salon Loft accepts clients by appointment on the second floor and is adjacent to Happy Tax and a craft store,

New shops, event space open at Peekskill Central Market BY ALEESIA FORNI aforni@westfairinc.com

tanding among rows of colorful, sugar-coated delights, Frank Vasquez reached into a glass candy jar to extract a shark-shaped, blue raspberry gummy. “I’ve always loved candy,” said Vasquez, owner of recently opened Sweet Ascent at 900 Main St. in Peekskill. That love is apparent in his store, where walls lined with wooden shelves display sweet treats from across the globe, from malted milk balls and taffy to Pixy Stix and Nerds. Standalone display tables range in theme from under the sea to upcoming holidays. Vasquez also knows the histories of each treat his storefront offers, with some candy companies dating back to the 1800s. “My favorite part about what happens here is the sharing experience,” he said of the store, which opened in September. “People bring in their children, and they’re literally like kids in a candy store.” Vasquez calls the decor “sort of steampunk,” an aesthetic that stems from the industrial, steam-powered machinery of the Victorian era. His shop showcases metal clockwork instruments, colorful locks and keys, toy hot air balloons and bowler hats equipped with miniature goggles. Designed entirely by Vasquez, the theme of the shop, with its exposed brick and tin accents, was inspired by the building the store sits in, the Peekskill Central Market. Along with owning the candy store, Vasquez is also property manager of the 17,800-squarefoot building and brother-in-law of its owner, Gabriel Arango. The Main Street building was constructed in the 1830s by William H. Nelson, a Peekskill lawyer and congressman. Serving as a grocery store and later as the city’s first telegraph office, the building was also a recruitment site for Union soldiers during the Civil War. In 1920, hardware store Kurzhals Brothers opened in the building and went on to operate for more than a half century. The building was later occupied by Capitol Glass before it sat vacant for more than two decades. Arango bought the crumbling structure, which is across the street from Peekskill City Hall, for $450,000 in 2011. “Peekskill was a city that did not have the best reputation,” he recalled of that time. However, he said that “when I walked inside, I could see so many opportunities, so many business opportunities” in the historic building. “At that time, we saw a need to create something different.” The following years saw the developer invest nearly $2 million in the structure. Though the building’s original brick

remains, the remainder of its interior was gutted, resulting in the removal of more than 19 tons of debris. “Money is not the important thing,” Arango added quickly. “It’s the love, it’s the employment and the people who work there. That’s the important thing.” The developer, who owns dozens of other buildings in Westchester County, said that though the years-long development of the building was difficult at times, he was not discouraged by the setbacks. “Always, you’re going to have some obstacles,” he said, “but anything you can fix with hard work and money is worth it to do.” Those obstacles included a fire that began in a dumpster at the rear of the building and cost Arango $300,000 in damages to remedy.

Eventually Cottage. The building is also equipped with two commercial-grade kitchens, a basement storage area for tenants and 43 security cameras. The showpiece of the building, however, is its third-floor event space dubbed Dramatic Hall, which features a small stage constructed in 1870. The 4,500-square-foot theater and event hall hosted around two dozen events last year, including weddings, comedy nights and a small business workshop hosted by Google, and has another 64 lined up for 2018, Vasquez said. “We want to establish an entertainment place in the theater,” Arango said, with ideas, including black-tie dinners and evening performances. Arango and Vasquez also envision future tenants to include a grab-and-go juice and prepared foods bar, a wine store or an apparel shop. “Anything that you open there will be a success, because we are behind our tenants to support them, to make sure they are more than just a tenant,” Arango said. “They are family.”

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PRINTING GIANT, $1B IN DEBT, SEEKS BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfairinc.com

enveo Inc., one of the largest printing businesses in the world, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, citing $1 billion in debt and

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internet challenges that have wrecked its business model. “Negative industry trends” and an “unstainable capital structure” compelled the company to file for bankruptcy, according to an affidavit by Ayman Zameli, Cenveo’s executive vice president.

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But Brigade Capital Management LP, a creditor, has asked the court for an independent examiner to investigate “potential misconduct.” Cenveo and 35 affiliates filed for bankruptcy on Feb. 2 in White Plains, where the company’s Commercial Envelope Manufacturing

subsidiary has an office. Cenveo is based in Stamford. Cenveo traces its roots back to an envelope manufacturer that was established in Denver in 1919. It has grown into a large, diversified printing company, booking nearly $1.6 billion in revenue last year. It makes 50 billion envelopes a year for direct mail campaigns, bills and wholesale customers. It is the nation’s fourth-largest commercial printer, producing catalogs, annual reports, brochures, comic books, magazines, specialty books and scholarly publications. It makes cash register receipt rolls and labels for packaging and pharmaceuticals. Cenveo has 39 manufacturing plants and it employs 5,200 people in the U.S. and another 1,380 abroad. From 2006 to 2013, Zameli said, the company acquired 16 companies. But in recent years it has been divesting, closing plants and consolidating operations. Despite attempts to right-size, “The negative effects of the third and fourth quarter of 2017,” he said, “outweighed any cost savings.” The company blames its troubles on e-commerce, digital subscriptions and other technologies that are transforming the industry. As advertisers shift to electronic media, for instance, there is less demand for envelopes for mail campaigns. Lower magazine circulation has depressed printing revenue. In general, Zameli said, there is less need for paper products. As Cenveo has struggled, long-standing customers have begun to source some of their supplies to other manufacturers to reduce their risks, and they have imposed more onerous trade terms. Late last year, Cenveo began exploring its options, hiring Kirkland & Ellis for legal advice, Rothschild Inc. for investment banking and Zolfo Cooper for

restructuring advice. Its largest unsecured claim is $105.3 million by Bank of New York Mellon. Cenveo negotiated a restructuring agreement with “first lien” creditors. Major creditors agreed to cut debt by about $700 million. The first lien lenders will receive nearly all of the equity in the reorganized company and new debt if the bankruptcy court approves the plan. Unsecured lenders will receive about 2.5 percent of what they are owed. The company has secured $290 million in debtor-in-possession financing to help it through the bankruptcy process. The plan will stabilize the company, Zameli said, and allow it to emerge from bankruptcy. Brigade, which holds $248 million in first- and sec-

Major creditors agreed to cut debt by about $700 million. The first lien lenders will receive nearly all of the equity in the reorganized company and new debt if the bankruptcy court approves the plan.

ond-lien notes, did not agree to the plan. Three family members received about $80 million in compensation from 2005 to 2016, “an extraordinary amount,” Brigade says, “for a company of this size and in this industry.” Cenveo CEO Robert G. Burton Sr. also serves as chairman of the board and is the company’s largest individual shareholder, according to the company website. Cenveo’s president and the CEO’s son, Robert G. Burton Jr., is on the board. The company COO, Michael Burton, is a second son of the CEO. The Burtons and a family trust hold about 15 percent of the common stock. The family is the largest group of shareholders in Cenveo, according to its website. Brigade claims that Cenveo has leased a manufacturing facility and land with an entity owned and managed by the Burton family. And two of the board’s purportedly independent directors may not be truly independent, Brigade alleges. Susan Herbst, for instance, is president of the University of Connecticut, to which the Burtons have donated millions of dollars, including for the construction of the Burton Family Football Complex. Michael Burton captained the Huskies football team during his undergraduate years at UConn. That $2.5 million donation, however, was given in 2004 and Herbst became president in 2011. Mark J. Griffin, another company director, is founding headmaster of Eagle Hill School in Greenwich, to which the Burtons have donated money for housing and athletic facilities. Cenveo did not respond to a request for comment on Brigade’s allegations. Brigade has asked for a court hearing to consider the appointment of an examiner.

Court backs vote signs in Scarsdale BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfairinc.com

ommercial signs abound along the residential streets of Scarsdale, but anyone trying to express positions on political signs risks criminal proceedings. Recently, signs supporting a school bond issue began disappearing from front lawns and residents suspected they had been stolen. In fact, according to a lawsuit, Scarsdale police had removed them. The removals were in stark contrast to the village’s “laissez-faire policy” of allowing hundreds, if not thousands, of business signs to litter the right-of-way, according to Robert J. Berg. Berg sued the village and the police department in federal court, claiming they had violated citizens’ constitutional rights to free speech. Just two days before the referendum, U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Roman ruled on Feb. 6 that the village may not stop people from posting political signs as long as they pose no safety or traffic hazards. Village Attorney Wayne D. Esannason and Police Chief Andrew A. Matturro did not respond to messages asking for comment. The case centers on a village law that restricts signs in the public right-of-way, within 13 feet of curbs. The village engineer is authorized to give written permission for signs and the village may remove signs that have not been approved.

The village may not indefinitely foreclose such a historically important means of expression for its residents. — Judge Nelson S. Roman

as an active participant in Scarsdale civic affairs. He ran for mayor last year and he intends to run for a village trustee seat in March. The $64.8 million bond issue for renovating and expanding schools “pitted neighbor against neighbor,” he said, and had become “one of the most controversial and divisive issues to affect Scarsdale in recent years.” Bond supporters erected about 500 signs. Most were placed close to street curbs for maximum impact.

Because the opponents had likely enlisted the assistance of the police department to remove “Vote Yes!” signs. He said police officers explained that they do not routinely remove signs in the public right-of-way but that they must do so if someone lodges a complaint. Berg sued the village for $1 in damages and asked the court for an injunction declaring the village law unconstitutional and for a restraining order forbidding village officials from enforcing the law. Judge Roman granted a preliminary

injunction and temporary restraining order. With the referendum just days away, Roman observed in his order, time was of the essence and Berg had showed irreparable harm. Berg’s entire lawn, for instance, fell within the village’s right-of-way. Signs play an important part in political campaigns, Roman said in citing legal precedents. “The village may not indefinitely foreclose such a historically important means of expression for its residents.” Voters also ruled on the issue. They approved the bond issue by a 2-to-1 vote.

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illnesses. According to an August 2016 report from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, approximately 36 percent of workers in Westchester County lack paid sick time, and many of them are low-wage workers. Fifty-four percent of service workers and 52 percent of construction, natural resources and maintenance workers are not covered for paid sick time, the institute found. Legislators were joined at the press conference by members of a community and labor coalition

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optional payroll tax and the creation of state-run charities for health care and education. After an hour of discussion by Business Council panelists at Tarrytown’s Tappan Hill Mansion on the federal tax impact in New York, the first question from the audience focused on Cuomo’s proposal for an optional payroll tax. Titled the Employer Compensation Expense Tax, Cuomo said the proposal is meant to “thwart” a change in the federal tax law that caps deductions for local income and property taxes at $10,000. The cap on what are known as SALT deductions could prove especially damaging in a high-tax state such as New York. The goal of the payroll tax is essentially to shift parts of the state income tax burden away from employees, whose ability to deduct the tax is now limited, and onto the employers, which face no such cap on deductions. Employers would opt-in to a 5 percent state tax on payroll expenses above $40,000 per year. The employers could then deduct those payments on their federal tax returns, which state officials say would allow them to save their employees money on income tax. The state income tax would remain in place for employees of firms that opt in to the system, but the employees would receive a tax credit equal to that of the payroll tax on their wages. The Business Council’s

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made up of representatives from organizations including the New York State Nurses Association and the Westchester/Putnam Central Labor Body. The bill was initially introduced last year, though it failed to become law. Borgia hopes that with the 12-member supermajority the Democrats now have in the 17-member legislature, the bill will fare better this time around. All members of the Democratic caucus have co-sponsored the legislation, she said. “We want this now,” said Ben Boykin, a White Plains Democrat and chair of the

keynote speaker, Edmund J. McMahon, cautioned it’s a policy complicated enough to warrant its own seminar. McMahon, the founder and research director of the Albany think tank Empire Center for Public Policy, called Cuomo’s payroll tax proposal “a solution in search of a problem.” “The governor is painting with a very broad brush in describing the impact of this tax bill as this terrible, destructive missile, as he calls it, aimed at the economic heart of New York that will result in higher taxes for everybody,” McMahon told the Business Journal after the event. “That’s not true. It will actually result in lower taxes for the majority of New Yorkers.” The adoption of a payroll tax would be most likely to benefit people with higher salaries losing the large deduction for state income tax, McMahon said. “It’s really designed for companies that have a cohesive group of higher-paid people and professionals working for them, who can all get together on the notion that, hey, we’ve figured out how to game this… to claw back a few more percentage points of deductibility,’” he said. While the governor’s press announcement promised that employees under the new system would not see a decrease in actual take-home pay, employers would likely decrease gross wages to make up for the difference in taxes. Even if the lost gross income is made up for in tax savings, panelists said the

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Board of Legislators. “And with the supermajority, we’re going to get it now.” If the legislation is passed, Westchester would join New York City as the second jurisdiction in the state to have an earned sick-leave law. Seven states, including Connecticut and Massachusetts, have adopted similar legislation, along with 40 local governments nationwide. Legislators noted they believe this measure would be beneficial to not only the public’s health, but also for the business community. “People will not be willing to shop and eat and go

to the movies and so on if people are coughing and sneezing all over them,” said Legislator Mary Jane Shimsky. Borgia added there could be other economic benefit for employers. “It costs them money to pay people when they’re sick, but the other side, the gains, have been increased productivity, reducing the spread of illness and also employee loyalty,” she said. “When you know your employer cares about you, cares when you are sick, cares when your children are sick, you are more likely to stay in that position.”

Keynote speaker Edmund J. McMahon called Gov. Cuomo’s payroll tax plan “a solution in search of a problem.” Photo by Ryan Deffenbaugh

change could be difficult to sell to employees. “As a business owner, I can tell you it would be very tough for me to say to my employees, ‘Hey, I just started paying payroll tax and I’d like to drop your salary 5 percent,’” said Joseph Rand, managing partner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Rand Realty. “I don’t know how that would fly.” McMahon touched on the other major proposal Cuomo announced, which would create state-operated charitable funds for health care and education in New York. The funds would allow interested New Yorkers to swap out their non-deductible state income tax for a deductible charitable donation. Taxpayers could give to either charitable fund, then deduct those contributions from their federal tax return. They would then receive a state tax credit equal to 85 percent of the donation. McMahon said “it’s highly unlikely the IRS would go along with this, in the opinion of most tax experts. But they’re gonna try it. California is going to try it, New Jersey

is going to try it. Then it will litigated.” As for the main focus of the event — what the federal tax changes mean in the county—expectations were mixed. McMahon pushed back against the idea that the tax changes are “a catastrophe for everybody, especially in Westchester.” While his presentation focused on the individual tax impact, he noted that the cut in corporate taxes is viewed by most economists as a positive. “Even the critics say at the very least it’s a sugar high, there’s going to be a bump,” McMahon said. “You’re feeling that bump. And maybe it could be better than a sugar high. That’s a whole other effect.” New York real estate agents lobbied against the cap on local tax deductions throughout Congress’ consideration of the bill, saying it would remove a major incentive for home ownership. That’s a point Rand picked up Wednesday. Beyond the SALT deduction cap, he noted the cap on mortgage deductions

Some, however, question how this legislation would impact the day-today operations of local businesses. “I think what we need to do is look at what some of the question marks could be, what some of the issues that could come up are,” said John Ravitz, executive vice president of the Business Council of Westchester. “We’re not just talking about major corporations, we’re talking about small mom-and-pop businesses, we’re talking about nonprofits.” Ravitz said he and other members of the Business

Council met with legislators earlier this week to discuss the proposed bill. He said the group offered to host roundtable discussions to connect legislators with business owners. “What we really want to do is to extend a bridge for legislators, so that before they actually write legislation, they can talk to business owners to see how this is going to affect them,” Ravitz said. Borgia said the bill will likely be discussed at the board’s Feb. 26 meeting. She said she hoped the bill could be passed by late March or early April.

dropped from $1 million to $750,000. While he said there are plenty of good things in the bill for Westchester residents, “Real estate got to pay the bill for everybody else.” But what impact the local real estate market feels is likely to be at the margins, as Rand described it. “If there is going to be an impact, it’s going to be on people who weren’t going to sell that are now going to sell, and on some people who were thinking about buying who are now not going to buy,” Rand said. “Because real estate became a little bit less attractive a purchase in Westchester County.” But Rand said the market is in strong enough condition to absorb an increase in inventory from people pushed to sell or even a decrease in buyers from people scared off by the loss of deductibility. As for the nonprofit sector, United Way of Westchester and Putnam President and CEO Alana Sweeney said the biggest concern is whether taxpayers who no longer itemize their returns will give to charitable causes at the same rate. The tax code has incentivized individual giving, Sweeney said, since introducing the deduction on charitable donations in 1970. Last year, about three-quarters of donations to charities came from individual donors, outpacing donations from foundation, bequests and corporations. The question, said

Sweeney, is whether people gave because of the tax incentive or simply viewed the deduction as a bonus for giving that they would have done anyway. “We don’t know the answer, but it appears historically that there is an impact,” Sweeney said of the deduction, that people do give because of the incentive.” That said, Sweeney said nonprofits should look to see if “they have a win” in the cuts in the corporate tax rate, which could spur more corporate giving. “Is that someplace that we might be able to get more charitable giving?” Sweeney said. “Charities are going to have to be very strategic in what they’re doing, where they are going for their funding and how they are approaching the charitable giving.” Mark R. Baran, a principal at accounting firm Marks Paneth LLP, likened the experience of explaining the tax code to clients to a game of whack-a-mole. “Every other day there is a new issue that pops up that needs to be clarified,” he said. While accountants and advisers are waiting for guidance as to exactly how many of the law’s provisions will be applied, Baran said there are still projections that can be made based on what’s known so far. There are many benefits for manufacturers and other capital-intensive businesses, he said as an example. “It’s going to be an interesting year for everybody,” he said.

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esorts World Catskills recently celebrated the official opening of its 100,000-square-foot casino in Sullivan County, the centerpiece of a $1.2 billion resort complex on the approximately 1,700-acre site of the former Concord Resort Hotel. Resorts World management this winter held job fairs in Sullivan and Orange counties to fill about 1,400 positions at the casino in time for its opening, originally scheduled for March. State officials said about 75 percent of the 1,300 permanent employees hired to date are women or minorities. They said an additional 600 permanent jobs will be filled when a planned entertainment village, indoor water park and the Concord’s redesigned Monster golf course open next year. Resorts World officials

have projected that the complex in the rural town of Thompson will draw 4 million visitors annually. The developer of the casino and its 18-story, 332room luxury hotel is a subsidiary of Empire Resorts Inc., which also owns and operates the Monticello Casino and Raceway a few miles from the Resorts World campus in the town of Thompson. Empire’s majority shareholder is Kien Huat Realty, a Malaysian real estate company and a joint-venture partner in the Resorts World company, an international casino resorts developer that also operates Resorts World Casino New York City in Queens. Empire Resorts during construction last year rebranded its Catskills development, originally called Montreign Resort Casino, as a Resorts World property in a licensing agreement.

The Catskills project is the fourth upstate gaming facility to open since voters in a statewide referendum in 2013 approved a constitutional amendment to allow the creation of up to seven full-scale commercial casinos in addition to the state’s existing Indian tribal casinos. When choosing Empire Resorts’ application in 2014 — while rejecting six developers’ applications for proposed casinos in neighboring Orange County — the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board said the Sullivan County casino was expected to generate $301 million in gross gaming revenue and $103 million in gaming tax revenue annually. Gov. Andrew Cuomo this month said the three other upstate casinos in Schenectady, the Rochester area and the Southern Tier town of Nichols had paid

more than $106 million in total gaming taxes to the state since their openings in 2016 and 2017, and have created more than 4,800 permanent jobs. Cuomo’s office said the Upstate New York Gaming and Economic Development Act of 2013 requires that all state revenue from Resorts World and the other commercial facilities be returned to localities. Ten percent of the state's tax revenue from the casino will be split between the town of Thompson and Sullivan County for hosting the facility. Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Orange and Ulster counties will share 10 percent and the remaining 80 percent of revenue will be distributed statewide to support public education and provide tax relief to New Yorkers. State and Resorts World officials said the approximately $520 million casino construction project has employed more than 3,000 union workers laboring approximately 1.8 million hours at the site. “Today marks an exciting

Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, CEO and chairman of Malaysia’s Genting Group, dots the lion’s eye ahead of a lion’s dance to bring continued good fortune, prosperity and longevity to the Resorts World Catskills casino.

new era for us,” said Ryan Eller, president and CEO of Resorts World Catskills, at the Feb. 8 ribbon-cutting ceremony. “I’m incredibly proud of all of the hard work and dedication from our staff, local officials and the community that went into making this day possible.” “As the largest project in Thompson’s history,” said town Supervisor William J. Rieber Jr., “the luxury casino resort will drive tourism to the region and bolster economic opportunity while enhancing the town’s business and cultural landscape.” Assemblyman J. Gary

Pretlow, a Mount Vernon Democrat who chairs the Assembly Committee on Racing and Wagering, said the launch of Resorts World Catskills “represents the re-emergence of the Catskills as a tourism destination that attracts visitors from across the country and beyond.” Reflecting the Catskills casino’s Malaysian ownership ties, the opening event concluded with a ceremonial Lion Dance, a traditional costumed dance in China and other Asian countries to bring continued good fortune and prosperity. — John Golden

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A business set to grow WE HAVE TO MAKE SURE OUR BUSINESS IS SET UP TO BE SCALABLE IN EVERY WAY, SO THAT WE DON’T GET STUCK AS WE WORK TO MAKE PROGRESS GROWING THE BUSINESS. WHAT ARE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS TO HELP US GET THERE? THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Know what it is you’re trying to accomplish and clue everyone in to the overall goals. Move people around to increase communication and collaboration. Use processes and tools to help measure, manage and improve each area of the business. Move ahead fast enough to be challenging and slow enough to allow time to

deal with issues before they become big obstacles. Ensure everyone on your team is on the same page, pulling in the same direction. Set two to three big overall goals such as revenue and profit, and the number of satisfied clients you’ll have by year end. Publish those goals and hold meetings across the company to talk about what those

goals mean. Take questions. Listen to concerns and objections. Hash it out until everyone is ready to get behind what it is you want them to accomplish. Set up reward systems that reinforce the importance of your “Big Goals.” Help limit conflict across departments by giving all employees the same “Big Goals.” Talk about how each department can contribute to the goals and what help they need to pull it off. Encourage transfers from one department to another. Move people around the company so they get experience dealing with the challenges of other departments. People generally will build camaraderie with people they work beside. Transfers between departments usually contribute to higher levels of communication and boost willingness to offer support across departments. At a recent conference of business owners, we asked the group how many were working on processes for

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WESTCHESTER COUNTY ENERGY COMPANIES

WESTCHESTER COUNTY AND REGION

Listed alphabetically. Name Address Area code: 914, unless otherwise noted Website

President/ top local executive Title Year founded

Atlantic Westchester Inc.

Bud Hammer President 1961

Commercial HVAC and energy-efficiency business providing maintenance programs, remediation services, turn-key energy efficiency upgrades and intelligent control systems solutions

Peter Arbeeny President and CEO 2011

Environmental-consulting firm focused on energy efficiency and sustainability, government and utility incentives

264 Adams St., Bedford Hills 10507 666-2268 • atlanticwestchester.com

Bright Energy Services

(A division of All HVAC Service Company Inc.) 620 Mamaroneck Ave., No. 244, White Plains 10605 347-470-7090 • brightenergyservices.com

BrightHOME Energy Solutions

(A division of Robison Oil Inc.) 500 Executive Blvd., Elmsford 10523 506-5481 • brighthome.com

Description/Services

Michael Brown, president Energy-reduction services, including home-energy audit, air sealing, Bonnie Hagan, chief operating officer insulation, heating and cooling, windows and doors, appliances 2009 and lighting

Climate Change & Environmental Services LLC

Marc Karell Principal 2009

Corporate sustainability/green programs, carbon footprint, emission-reduction strategies, energy assessments, environmental/air compliance

Consolidated Edison Company of New York *

Timothy B. Cawley President 1823

Electric service provider for most of New York City and most of Westchester County and natural gas service provider for Manhattan, the Bronx, parts of Queens and Westchester

Mark Noyes CEO and president 1997

Energy-services company, provides power supply, renewable energy, sustainability services and cost-effective energy solutions for commercial, industrial, residential and government customers

Direct Energy Solar

Badar Khan CEO 2008

Full-service residential solar provider

Dr. Energy Saver of Hudson Valley *

Larry Janesky Founder and CEO 2011

Energy-efficient home insulation, including air sealing, HVAC and water heaters

Chris Bakken Executive vice president, nuclear operations and chief nuclear officer 1962

Producer of nuclear clean air electricity

Paul Ahern Founder and president 2005

Solar energy company for businesses looking to convert to solar power solutions

James McHale and Frank Petrullo Owners 2008

Energy efficiency and savings

Arnold Bruzzano Founder and president 1978

Building, commissioning and energy-reduction services

Norm Jen Owner 2013

Consulting and testing services to promote energy conservation and green-building practices

Healthy Home Energy & Consulting Inc.

Kevin Brenner Founder and president 2006

Comprehensive home-energy audit, energy-efficient improvements

Kinsley Energy Group

David Kinsley President 1964

Energy solutions provider for customers throughout the northeast, distributer of Kohler power systems, provider of prime movers for co-generation, biomass and landfill applications

Paraco Gas Corp.

Joseph Armentano CEO 1968

Privately held marketers of propane gas

R3 Energy

Rudy W. Scholl President 1997

Energy-efficient improvement services

SolarKal *

Yaniv Kalish CEO and Founder 2015

Solar brokerage company offering solar energy solutions, including feasibility assessment, advisory services, and procurement management

SunBlue Energy

Christopher Hale Owner 2009

Designs and installs solar-energy systems (photovoltaic/PV or solar hot water) for both residential and businesses

Sunrise Solar Solutions LLC

Doug Hertz and Eric Messer Principals 2009

Residential and commercial photovoltaic solar system

Wheelabrator Westchester LP

Brett Baker Plant manager 1908

Converter of municipal solid waste and other renewable waste fuels into clean energy

1506 Henry Ave., Mamaroneck 10543 584-6720 • ccesworld.com

Cooper Station, P.O. Box 138, New York 10276-0138 800-752-6633 • coned.com

Consolidated Edison Solutions Inc. (A subsidiary of Consolidated Edison Inc.) 100 Summit Lake Drive, Valhalla 10595 286-7000 • conedsolutions.com

28 Industrial Drive, Middletown 10941 800-903-6130 • directenergysolar.com

2901 Route 17K, Bullville 10915 793-4400 • westchesterdrenergysaver.com

Entergy Nuclear Operations Inc.

Indian Point Energy Center, Buchanan 10511 736-8000 • entergy-nuclear.com

EnterSolar *

805 Third Ave., 20th floor, New York 10022 888-225-0270 • entersolar.com

EnviroCare LLC

(A division of JP McHale Pest Management Inc.) 241 Bleakley Ave., Buchanan 10511 800-479-2284 • eaqr.com

Environmental Control

92 North Ave., New Rochelle 10801 632-1815 • envconcx.com

Greenergy NY **

(Affiliate of Jenesis Group) Chappaqua 10514 238-9500 • jenesisgroup.com 362 Adams St., Bedford Hills 10507 810-6251 • gethealthyhome.com

310 Guinea Road, Brewster 10509 218-9940 • kinsley-group.com

14 Bayview Road, Cortlandt Manor 10567 737-2340 • paracogas.com

1 Central Ave., Suite 311, Tarrytown 10591 909-3940 • r3energy.com

135 E. 57 St., Sixth floor, New York 10022 855-516-5777 • solarkal.com

147 Valley St., Sleepy Hollow 10591 222-3510 • sunblueenergy.com

510 N. State Road, Briarcliff Manor 10510 762-7622 • sunrisesolarllc.com

1 Charles Point Ave., Peekskill 10566 739-9304 • wtienergy.com

This list is a sampling of energy companies that serve the region. If would like to include your company in our next list, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com. * Company located outside of Westchester County but serves the region. ** Address not disclosed at the company's discretion.

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Restaurant paisans make it two in Mount Kisco BY ALEESIA FORNI aforni@westfairinc.com

new Italian eatery has opened its doors in Mount Kisco. “It’s Old World Italian with a new vibe,” chef and co-owner Tommy Calandrucci said of his newest venture. Stone Fire, a twofloor, 130-seat restaurant, opened in December at 251 Lexington Ave. in the village. The eatery, which Calandrucci describes as “neo-Italian,” features industrial fixtures, wood-paneled walls and a wood-fired pizza oven in the rear. Menu items range from strip steaks and branzino to a deconstructed lasagna. “When you see it, it looks

cool and fresh, but when you taste it, it has that real flavor of old school,” Calandrucci said of the restaurant’s offerings. “We’re bringing back some of that peasant food and giving it a New World twist on it.” While the storefront is new, opening a restaurant is a familiar feat for its owners. “We have no investors, no partners,” said Gianni Piccolino, Stone Fire’s other co-owner. “We just do our thing.” An Ardsley native, Piccolino opened his first restaurant, Pizza Plus in Elmsford, at just 21. “My best friend, his father was an attorney, so as a young kid, I asked him, ‘What do your rich clients do for a living?’” Piccolino recalled. “He said, ‘They all own pizzerias.’ So, I said, ‘I’m

going to open a pizzeria.’” It was through that restaurant that Piccolino was first introduced to his future business partner, Calandrucci. “He used to come into my pizzeria, him and his father,” Piccolino recalled. “His father would say, ‘My son’s a great chef,’ talking him up. I met him and we hit it off.” Calandrucci, meanwhile, was a chef by trade and had worked in the back of the house for restaurants and catering companies across Westchester. “I’ve always, ever since I was little, wanted to be in the kitchen,” he said. “I always had a passion, always enjoyed seeing people enjoy their food, so I always wanted to create something people could really enjoy.” Soon, Calandrucci was

working at Piccolino’s pizza joint, making their soups on his days off from his other places of employment. Bonding over their shared passion for food and Italian heritage, the two became fast friends. “We finally said, ‘Oh, we should open a place together,’” Piccolino recalled. The opportunity presented itself in Tarrytown in the form of a shuttered restaurant at the Washington Irving Boat Club at 238 Green St. “I used to keep my boat at the marina in Tarrytown,” said Piccolino, who sold Pizza Plus in 1996. “I was just cleaning my boat one day down there, and I said (to the restaurant’s owners) ‘Hey guys, what are you doing with that restaurant there?’ because it was closed and they said, ‘Why, are you interested?’ And I said ‘Yeah.’” “And we’ve been there 20 years.” The two opened Sunset Cove in 1997, a waterfront restaurant that continues to serve Italian dishes and offers views of the new Mario

Co-owners Gianni Piccolino, left, and Tommy Calandrucci at their new Stone Fire restaurant in Mount Kisco. Photo by Aleesia Forni.

M. Cuomo Bridge. That venture sparked what would be a longstanding partnership between Piccolino and Calandrucci. Piccolino, who now lives in Bedford Hills, said he felt that the area near his home

was missing a “high-quality pizza place that delivers.” To fill that void, he and Calandrucci opened Basilico at 293 Lexington Ave. in Mount Kisco in 2005. The two also headed a catering business in Somers and a second Basilico outpost in Danbury, though both of those have since closed their doors. “We were very con» » MOUNT KISCO

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he announcement this month of a collaboration agreement between the Western Connecticut Health Network and New York’s Northwell Health is the latest evidence of a growing trend for players in the health care space: Look for opportunities to join forces or risk being left behind. “This is absolutely indicative of a trend across the whole country,” said Keith Safian, CEO of Safian & Co., a hospital and health services consultancy in Armonk. “In my view, it’s the main driver in the business right now.” Safian knows whereof he speaks: He’s the former president and CEO of Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, from which he resigned in 2014 after 25 years in the post when the community hospital was acquired by the North Shore-LIJ Health System, which rebranded as Northwell Health in 2016. “I think this is a brilliant move on the part of both organizations,” he said. “Western Connecticut has a wonderful reputation and is a strong market leader. Northwell (headquartered in New Hyde Park on Long Island) has no presence in Connecticut, but is already one of the largest nonprofit hospital systems in the country.” Northwell claims to be the largest private employer in New York state, with 63,500 employees, and the 14th largest health system in the U.S., with 23 hospitals and about 650 outpatient facilities in the metropolitan area, including Westchester County, where it also acquired Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco in 2014. The Western Connecticut Health Network comprises of Danbury, Norwalk and New Milford hospitals, which together employ about 6,300 people. It also encompasses 70 Western Connecticut Medical Group medical and subspecialty practices across 16 communities; the WCHN Biomedical Research

Institute; and Western Connecticut Home Care, formerly the Danbury Visiting Nurse Association. The agreement allows the two systems to jointly explore developing clinical programs and services, collaborate in providing population health services, and leverage the expertise of each other’s health systems. The collaboration with Northwell will enable WCHN to increase access to high-quality, affordable care in the communities it serves in western Connecticut and adjacent counties in New York. In addition, Northwell will provide WCHN with access to its network of shared services, including purchasing channels, data analytics, supply-chain management expertise and workforce development opportunities available through its corporate university. The relationship is intended to enable WCHN to grow clinical and operational efficiencies, create clinical and professional development opportunities, and further strengthen its ability to deliver high-quality care and patient experience, according to WCHN President and CEO John Murphy. “We are proactively managing our transition to value-based care by collaborating with local and regional organizations that share our vision and values,” he said in a statement. “Leveraging (Northwell’s) areas of expertise will enable us to sustain excellence and growth as the health care industry rapidly evolves.” Other recent WCHN collaborations include a partnership with the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and a cancer care partnership between Norwalk Hospital and New York City’s Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. For Northwell Health, “Since we’re geographically contiguous and physically practice in each other’s area, we saw this as a great opportunity,” said Mark B. Schiffer, Northwell vice president of strategic alliances.

Schiffer said talks between the two organizations began about 15 months ago. “We approached them and talked about what the possibilities were and where we saw health care going in our region,” he said. “We began to explore whether there were opportunities to do things that would be mutually beneficial, and that ultimately led to the agreement.” Schiffer characterized the collaboration as a “move towards more value-based practice. which focuses on quality, safety, patient satisfaction and innovation.” The agreement, he added, is representative of a general move in health care from the fee-for-service model to value-based standards. In the former, a service is provided and a fee paid, with little in the way of personal interaction. “More and more health systems and individual practices and hospitals are moving towards keeping people healthy rather than wait until they’re sick, and to demonstrate that quality of care in measurable ways,” Schiffer said. “Patient satisfaction can be measured through surveys, but there are also a multitude of other quality metrics that we follow.” Schiffer said no money changed hands in the transaction and that WCHN and Northwell will continue to operate as independent health care networks, maintain their respective executive leadership teams and board governance structures and be responsible for their own operations, assets, liabilities, and finances. “This is purely a collaboration,” he said. Still, its ramifications could prove to be considerable. Anu Singh, a managing director at Kaufman Hall, a national management consultancy with a Wilton office, said the deal “is likely to cause more rethinking of historical geographic, network and service line boundaries” in the region. “This is similar to many other parts of the country where large organized systems of care are being developed and structured,” he said. “The participants in these arrangements include a variety of players, including health systems and hospitals of all types, physician » HEALTH CARE

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groups, payers, other health care providers and even new entrants to the space.” As for the value-based component, Singh said: “Models that cite ‘value-based’ reflect an understanding of the tectonic shift in the industry. As this is new territory for the industry, there is more time and learning that the industry will undergo to ensure successful achievement of the new model.” “Organizations like these and many others around the country have the requisite scale, expertise and orientation to be best positioned to realize success,” he added. Kaufman Hall reported that hospital and health system transactions announced in 2017 totaled 115, up 13 percent from 2016 and the highest number recorded in recent history. Eleven of those transactions involved sellers with net revenues of $1 billion or greater, a record number of mega-deals. For providers with revenues between $500 million and $1 billion,

there were 16 transactions in 2017, compared with just one in 2009. In addition, the total number of transactions in 2015 and 2017 was roughly the same at 112 and 115, respectively. But the aggregated revenue of organizations involved in deals last year was $63.2 billion, nearly double the $32 billion in aggregated revenue reported in 2015. “The new solution” for health care delivery “will be harder for smaller entities to execute and coordinate,” said Singh, “and so greater alignment is very likely to be required.” “All health care systems are feeling the financial pressure to do better with less,” said Northwell’s Schiffer. Safian said patients will benefit from such collaborations. “These kinds of deals can reduce health care costs by reducing x-rays, lab work and other tests that might otherwise have to be repeated at the different facilities,” he said. “Having integrated medical records is a terrific benefit to patients.”

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tent with two places,” Piccolino said, referring to Mount Kisco’s Basilico and Sunset Cove. That contentment didn’t last long, however. The two saw an opportunity when seafood restaurant 251 LEX, the restaurant that previously occupied Stone Fire's building, closed last year.

“Mount Kisco has been this foodie hot spot for the last couple years,” Calandrucci said. “We’ve looked at this location for years, because our pizza shop is right over there,” gesturing to Basilico, which sits just a block from the new restaurant at 251 Lexington Ave. “I would go out with

my wife or my friends in the area, and everything is just so expensive,” Piccolino added. “And I get it, the rents are high, taxes are high. I totally understand, but we just felt there was a market for a family-friendly place to get that better-quality food.” The two decided to move forward with their concept for the building at

251 Lexington Ave. last year and immediately went to work on its interior, giving the 130-seat eatery a facelift that included a renovation of the upstairs dining room and the addition of new fixtures. “People are like, ‘Oh, you’re crazy. You’re going to be in competition with yourself,” Calandrucci said, referring to the duo’s nearby pizzeria. “We definitely thought about that, but it’s been totally the opposite,” Piccolino added. “People are coming here that didn’t even know we owned (Basilico). They’re like, ‘Your food is so good, we have to try your pizzeria.’ And we have a lot of people who follow our pizzeria, so they're coming here to try this out. They’re complementing each other.” At Stone Fire, the co-owners say everything is made on-site, from the handmade noodles to the cordials used in their eclectic mix of cocktails. “We do it for the quality,” Calandrucci said. “And with our quality, there’s no comparison.”

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Insuring your business against social engineering fraud BY JEFF RUBIN AND JOHN FARLEY

irtually every business relies on a network to conduct its daily operations. This often involves the collection, storage, transfer and eventual disposal of sensitive data. However, securing that data continues to be a challenge for organizations of all sizes. Social security numbers, W2 forms, payment cards, and intellectual property have significant value on the black market and provide opportunities for hackers to monetize your business’ data. Tax season is upon us, which is a time when hackers are particularly focused on W-2 forms. Once obtained, they can file fraudulent tax returns and use the data from the W-2 form to commit additional identity theft crimes. This type of fraud often occurs in a multistage process via an emerging tactic that we have come to know as social engineering. Criminals first gather information, then form relationships with key people, and finally execute their plan, often via email. Gone are the days where malicious actors send poorly worded emails; sophisticated methods are deployed and can fool even the most trained employee into releasing sensitive data. There are several methods of social engineering that are seen frequently, including the following: • Business email compromise (BEC)/email phishing. The email accounts of high-level business executives, such as CEO and CFO, may be mimicked or hacked.

A request for a wire transfer, W-2 forms or other sensitive information from the compromised email account is made to someone responsible for processing transfers. The demand is often made in an urgent or time-sensitive manner. • Interactive voice response/pPhone phishing (also known as vishing). Using automation to replicate a legitimate-sounding message that appears to come from a bank or other financial institution and directs the recipient to respond in order to “verify” confidential information. • Bogus invoice. A business that has a longstanding relationship with a supplier is asked to wire funds to pay an invoice to an alternate, fraudulent account via email. The email request appears very similar to a legitimate account and would take very close scrutiny to determine if it was fraudulent. The devastating effect of human-based fraud was evidenced in the FBI’s 2016 Internet Crime Report. According to the report, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received 12,005 business email compromise complaints with losses of over $360 million.

HOW TO AVOID BEING DEFRAUDED

Given the rising incidence of social engineering fraud, all companies should implement basic risk avoidance measures. • Educate and train your employees so they can be vigilant and recognize fraudulent behavior. • Establish a procedure requiring any verbal or

emailed request for funds or information transfer to be confirmed in person or via phone by the individual making the request. • Consider two-factor authorization for high-level IT and financial security functions and dual signatures on wire transfers greater than a certain threshold. • Avoid free web-based email and establish a private company domain and use it to create valid email accounts in lieu of free, webbased accounts. • Be careful of what is posted to social media and company websites, especially job duties and descriptions, hierarchal information, and out of office details. • Do not open spam or unsolicited email from unknown parties and do not click on links in the email. These often contain malware that will give subjects access to your computer system. • Do not use the “Reply” option to respond to any financial emails. Instead, use the “Forward” option and use the correct email address or select it from the email address book to ensure the intended recipient’s correct email address is used. • Beware of sudden changes in business practices. For example, if a current business contact suddenly asks to be contacted via their personal email address when all previous official correspondence has been on a company email, the request could be fraudulent. Despite these efforts, organizations can still fall victim to a social engineering scheme. These incidents can be reported it to the joint FBI/National White Collar

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Crime Center - Internet Crime Complaint Center. The initial concern after such an event often focuses on the amount of stolen funds. However, there could be an even greater threat since these incidents often involve the compromise of

Having a knowledgeable specialist walk you through the exposures and properly address them with the right insurance product will ensure your balance sheet is protected and assist in mitigating the event when it occurs.

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personally identifiable information, which can be later used for identity theft of multiple people. This will often trigger legal obligations to investigate the matter and to communicate to affected individuals and regulators. This often leads to litigation and significant financial and reputational harm to businesses. Costs to comply with privacy law can include fines, legal fees, IT forensics costs, credit monitoring services for affected individuals, mailing and call center fees and public relations costs.

INSURANCE PROTECTION

Fortunately, the insurance industry has developed policies that can transfer these risks. Crime insurance policies can cover fraudulent funds transfers while cyber insurance policies may cover costs related to unauthorized access of protected or sensitive information. However, the insurance buyer needs to be wary of various policy terms and coverage limitations. For example, some crime policies can contain exclusionary language for cases involving voluntary transfer of funds, even though they were unknowingly transferred to a criminal. Other insurers might add policy language to crime or cyber policies to cover this situation. Having a knowledgeable specialist walk you through the exposures and properly

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address them with the right insurance product will ensure your balance sheet is protected and assist in mitigating the event when it occurs. All businesses need to be vigilant in addressing the ever-evolving risks related to their most valuable assets. The most effective risk management plans aim to prevent social engineering fraud incidents from happening and mitigate the damages if they do. Turning your employees from your weakest link and into your greatest asset in the battle is the first step toward prevention. Working with a specialty insurance broker, who understands the coverage issues and negotiates coverage that is customized toward your business’ risks, is key in guaranteeing balance sheet protection and preventing a disruption to your business. Jeff Rubin is senior vice president and branch manager of HUB International Northeast’s Connecticut and Westchester operations, based in the insurance brokerage’s Fairfield office.. He can be reached at 203-337-1872 or by email at jeff.rubin@hubinternational.com. John Farley is vice president and cyber risk services practice leader at HUB International. He can reached at 212-338-2150 or by email at john.farley@ hubinternational.com.

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New York Obamacare enrollment sets record: 4.3M BY RYAN DEFFENBAUGH rdeffenbaugh@westfairinc.com

ore than 4.3 million New Yorkers signed up for health insurance plans this enrollment period through Obamacare, which state health officials noted is a record. The numbers were announced on Jan. 31 following the official close of the enrollment period for NY State of Health, the state’s online insurance marketplace. The increase in enrollment of about 700,000 was touted by state health officials as a sign of demand despite uncertain-

ty around the future of the Affordable Care Act. The record enrollment comes following a change in federal law that removed a tax penalty for people without health insurance. "Covering 4.3 million New Yorkers is truly a historic milestone," said Donna Frescatore, executive director for NY State of Health. "More consumers than ever before are using the marketplace for their health plan needs, proving that demand for quality, affordable coverage is at an all-time high — demand that New York State of Health is able to meet." The majority of that enrollment comes from the 2.97 million people

that signed up for Medicaid through the exchange. That’s an increase of nearly 22 percent from last year’s enrollment. Also popular was the Essential Plan, a government-sponsored insurance option that offers plans that cost $20 a month for low-income individuals or families that do not qualify for Medicaid. About 739,000 New Yorkers enrolled in the Essential Plan for 2018, up about 11 percent from the 2017 enrollment. The Essential Plan lost a big chunk of its funding last fall when President Donald Trump announced that his administration would cut off cost-sharing reduction

payments to insurers. The payments, set up under the Affordable Care Act, cut down on the out-of-pocket costs on marketplace plans for people whose incomes are up to 250 percent of the federal poverty level. Trump argued the payments were unlawful. But the payments also provided part of the federal funding for New York’s Essential Plan. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo cited the loss of that federal funding last month when he called for the creation of a $1 billion “health care shortfall” fund to keep the state’s health care programs running despite federal cuts. His budget proposal for the next fiscal year does not include any cuts to Essential Plan funding. New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, meanwhile, is leading a group of 19 states suing the federal government to block its decision to cancel the payments. Beyond the Essential Plan and Medicaid, New York State of Health also saw gains in the commercial plans sold on its exchange,

known as Qualified Health Plans. About 253,000 people enrolled in commercial plans for 2018, a 4 percent increase from last year. The increase came in spite of premium increases from exchange insurers that averaged about 15 percent. State health offi-

Covering 4.3 million New Yorkers is truly a historic milestone. — Donna Frescatore

cials have long argued that most customers are insulated from those increases by tax credits. About 149,000, or 59 percent, of commercial health plan enrollees qualified for financial assistance, according to state data. Enrollment in Child Health Plus plans, which offer affordable insurance to children under 19, increased about 25 percent. The program charges premiums based on a sliding family income scale. It enrolled 374,577 young New Yorkers for 2018. New York’s three-month enrollment period ran beyond the Dec. 15 cutoff set by the federal government for states that rely on the federal Healthcare.gov marketplace. The state’s announcement said that decision was validated by the 24,000 people who signed up for Qualified Health Plan coverage between Dec. 15 and Jan. 31. Enrollment in Medicaid, Child Health Plus and the Essential Plan insurance offerings on the exchange is open year-round.

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Facts & Figures BANKRUPTCIES MANHATTAN BJ Mag & Sons Corp. 200 Varrick St., New York 10014. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by BJ Mag & Sons Corp. Filed: Feb. 8. Case no. 18-10326-jlg. BS 23rd Street LLC. 78 Chamber St., New York 10007. Chapter 7, voluntary. Represented by B2 23rd Street LLC. Filed: Feb. 9. Case no. 18-10340-scc. BS 494 Eighth Avenue LLC. 78 Chambers St., New York 10007. Chapter 7, voluntary. Represented by BS 494 Eighth Avenue LLC. Filed: Feb. 9. Case no. 18-10341-scc. BS Columbus Circle LLC. 78 Chambers St., New York 10007. Chapter 7, voluntary. Represented by BS Columbus Circle LLC. Filed: Feb. 9. Case no. 18-10339-scc. Dancesport NY LLC. 22 W. 34th St., fourth floor, New York 10001. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Mark A. Franke. Filed: Feb. 12. Case no. 18-10379-mew.

WHITE PLAINS Bridgeport Biodiesel 2 LLC. P.O. Box 750, Nanuet 10954. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Micheal A. Koplen. Filed: Feb. 11. Case no. 1822244-rdd.

COURT CASES Acela Property Management LLC. Filed by Accredited Surety and Casualty Company Inc. Action: diversity-breach of contract. Attorney: Marc Richard Lepelstat. Filed: Feb. 13. Case no. 7:18-cv-00172-NSR.

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Caladri Development Corp. Filed by Allied World Specialty Insurance Co. Action: diversity-contract dispute. Attorney: Robert Mark Dunn. Filed: Feb 8. Case no. 7:16-cv-08016-NSR.

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City of Yonkers Police Department. Filed by Richard Hoffer. Action: federal question– civil rights violation (excess force). Action: Devon Marie Wilt. Filed: Feb. 12. Case no. 7:18-cv-01197-NSR.

243 Mamaroneck Realty LLC, New York City. Seller: HJM 445 LLC, New York City. Property: 239-45 Mamaroneck Ave., Mamaroneck. Amount: $2 million. Filed Feb. 8.

Compass Group USA Inc. Filed by Chris Annabi and Max Garcia. Action: violation of civil rights. Attorney: Amy L. Bellantoni. Filed: Feb. 12. Case no. 7:18-cv-01202-CS.

Central 183 LLC, Glen Head. Seller: 183 South Central Avenue LLC, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. Property: 183 S. Central Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Feb. 7.

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. Filed by Joaquin Cottani. Action: diversity action. Attorney: Mark Peter Scherzer. Filed: Feb. 12. Case no. 7:18-cv-01189-CS.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Clement S. Patti Jr., White Plains. Property: 10 Fourth Street West, Mount Vernon. Amount: $1 million. Filed Feb. 9.

New York State Unified Court System. Filed by Lorraine De Jesus-Hall. Action: job discrimination (race). Attorney: Russell Gustavson Wheeler. Filed: Feb. 13. Case no. 7:18-cv-01241-KMK.

Inn on the Hudson LLC, Peekskill. Seller: Peekskill Motor Inn Corp., Peekskill. Property: 634 Main St., Peekskill. Amount: $4.4 million. Filed Feb. 9.

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC. Filed by Vicki Edwards. Action: Fair Debt Collection Act. Attorney: Uri Horowiz. Filed: Feb. 12. Case no. 7:18-cv-01116-VB. Retrieval Masters Creditors Bureau Inc. Filed by George Walbridge. Action: Fair Debt Collection Act. Attorney: Sergei Lemberg. Filed: Feb. 13. Case no. 7:18-cv-01078NSR. Storck USA LP. Filed by Jeffrey Kpakpoe-Awei. Action: diversity-deceptive trade practices. Attorney: C. K. Lee. Filed: Feb. 8. Case no. 7:18-cv01086-VB. Superior Steel Door & Trim Company Inc. Filed by the trustees of the District Council 9 Painting Industry Insurance and Annuity Funds. Action: E.R.I.S.A.– civil enforcement of employee benefits. Attorney: Dana Lynne Henke. Filed: Feb. 12. Case no. 7:18-cv-01167-KMK. Town Sports International Holdings Inc. Filed by Mykola Kolomiichuk. Action: diversity action. Attorney: Sergei Lemberg. Filed: Feb. 13. Case no. 7:18-cv-01223KMK. Vesuvio’s Ristorante LLC. Filed by Joe Hand Promotions Inc. Action: copyright infringement. Attorney: Christopher Joseph Hufnagel. Filed: Feb. 9. Case no. 7:18-cv-01136-KMK. Wells Fargo Bank National Association. Filed by Dan Cherner. Action: N/A. Attorney: Daniel Cherner. Filed: Feb. 13. Case no. 7:18cv-01245.

TM Tompkins LLC, Pleasantville. Seller: 220 Tompkins Avenue LLC, Hawthorne. Property: 220 Tompkins Ave., Mount Pleasant. Amount: $2.6 million. Filed Feb. 8.

75 Alpha LLC, Bronx. Seller: Suzanne M. Berger, New York City. Property: 75 Alpha St., Yonkers. Amount: $346,000. Filed Feb. 9. Adornetto Realty LLC, Katonah. Seller: June Maucieri, Katonah. Property: 19 Route 139, Somers. Amount: $410,000. Filed Feb. 9. American International Relocation Solutions LLC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Seller: Satish Tatini, et al, Mamaroneck. Property: 32 Top of the Ridge, C-2, Rye. Amount: $650,000. Filed Feb. 7. Bank of America N.A. Seller: Bruce L. Trent, Irvington. Property: 4 Verdi Ave., Eastchester. Amount: $615,542. Filed Feb. 6. Bank Street Residential Property LLC, New Milford, Connecticut. Seller: Raymond Russ Hadjstylianos, White Plains. Property: 182 Woodbrook Road, White Plains. Amount: $975,000. Filed Feb. 9. Brookfield Relocation Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona. Seller: Andrei Levchik, et al, Yorktown Heights. Property: 3514 Tulip Drive, Yorktown. Amount: $431,000. Filed Feb. 5.

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C2GRE LLC, White Plains. Seller: Christopher L. Mangold, White Plains. Property: 229 Fulton Avenue North, Mount Vernon. Amount: $286,140. Filed Feb. 6.

10 Hillbright Corp., Yonkers. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Property: 210 Helena Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $352,356. Filed Feb. 5.

C2GRE LLC, White Plains. Seller: Leticia Arzu, Mount Vernon. Property: 1 Betsy Brown Road, Rye. Amount: $245,000. Filed Feb. 8.

19 Edison Avenue LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Anthony Porco, et al, Yorktown Heights. Property: 19 Edison Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $150,000. Filed Feb. 6.

Croton Terrace Enterprises Inc., Scarsdale. Seller: Michael Tosto, Bedford Hills. Property: 2 Carlisle Place, Yonkers. Amount: $280,000. Filed Feb. 7.

3 Parr Road LLC, Thornwood. Seller: Tomkat Props LLC, Hawthorne. Property: 328 Manhattan Ave., Mount Pleasant. Amount: $400,000. Filed Feb. 9.

E and W Baker General Partnership, Elmsford. Seller: Town of Greenburgh. Property: Sears Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $25,100. Filed Feb. 6.

34-40 Beach Street Realty LLC, Katonah. Seller: M&T Bank, Buffalo. Property: 9 Beach St., Mount Vernon. Amount: $158,500. Filed Feb. 5.

E and W Baker General Partnership, Elmsford. Seller: Town of Greenburgh. Property: 55 Sears Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $35,200. Filed Feb. 7.

350 Midland Ave LLC, Rye. Seller: James W. Amico, et al, Rye. Property: 350 Midland Ave., Rye. Amount: $842,000. Filed Feb. 7. 43 Park Hill LLC, New York City. Seller: Maria Chiulli-Neglia, et al, Bronxville. Property: 43 Park Hill Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $250,000. Filed Feb. 8.

EMV Management LLC, Bronx. Seller: City of Yonkers. Property: 17 Beall Circle, Yonkers. Amount: $133,532. Filed Feb. 9. EMV Management LLC, Bronx. Seller: City of Yonkers. Property: 132 High St., Yonkers. Amount: $29,116. Filed Feb. 9.

Express Home Repair and Painting Inc., Dobbs Ferry. Seller: Hsin-Ta Lin, et al, Yorktown Heights. Property: 2053 Allan Ave., Yorktown. Amount: $280,000. Filed Feb. 9. J.B.A. Development LLC, Yorktown Heights. Seller: 854 Oakwood Drive LLC, Mamaroneck. Property: 845 Oakwood Drive, Peekskill. Amount: $315,000. Filed Feb. 5. Just-Bells Contracting Inc., Yorktown Heights. Seller: Myrtle M. Pickett, New Rochelle. Property: 2976 Sherman Court, Yorktown. Amount: $305,000. Filed Feb. 8. LDR Properties Inc., Thornwood. Seller: Joanne Pivalo, White Plains. Property: 27 Dobbs Ferry Road, Greenburgh. Amount: $115,000. Filed Feb. 5. Leo I LLC, Croton-on-Hudson. Seller: Kathleen Demetriou, Croton-on-Hudson. Property: 83 Grand St., Cortlandt. Amount: $580,000. Filed Feb. 9. Midland Trust Co., Tarrytown. Seller: William Sparks, New Rochelle. Property: 154 Villa St., Mount Vernon. Amount: $415,000. Filed Feb. 9. Miles Realty LLC, Bronx. Seller: Ovral Wynter, New Rochelle. Property: 175 Huguenot St., 1505, New Rochelle. Amount: $444,000. Filed Feb. 7. SCS 33 Brook Realty LLC, Yonkers. Seller: William C. Bock, Mount Kisco. Property: 189 Brook, Eastchester. Amount: $400,000. Filed Feb. 7. SDF Capital Fund I LLC, Mamaroneck. Seller: Frank Brown, New Rochelle. Property: 24 Dewitt Place, New Rochelle. Amount: $220,000. Filed Feb. 5.

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Suiteproof LLC, White Plains. Seller: Sharon Baylock, White Plains. Property: 52 White Plains Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $330,000. Filed Feb. 9. The Bank of New York Mellon. Seller: 9 Floral Lane Corp., Yonkers. Property: 9 Floral Lane, Yonkers. Amount: $280,000. Filed Feb. 7. The Bank of New York Mellon. Seller: Darren Deurso, White Plains. Property: 59 Welcher Ave., Peekskill. Amount: $398,976. Filed Feb. 9.

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The City of White Plains, White Plains. Seller: Sergio Sensi. Property: 8 Rutherford, 1B, White Plains. Amount: $86,896. Filed Feb. 9.

61 Poplar St LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Property: 61 Poplar St., Yonkers. Amount: $170,000. Filed Feb. 6.

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GOOD THINGS NEW ART DIRECTOR AT THOMPSON & BENDER

From left: Tamar Jacobson, senior manager of corporate engagement and events for the Food Bank for Westchester; Joe Markey, KeyBank market president; Rodney Bolden, KeyBank Key@Work relationship manager; and Karen Crane, KeyBank senior communications manager.

KEYBANK FOUNDATION AWARDS $10K TO FOOD BANK Food Bank for Westchester has been awarded a $10,000 grant from KeyBank Foundation to help fight hunger in Westchester County. The funds will provide 23,800 meals for children, families, and seniors. Leslie Gordon, president and CEO of the food bank, said, “We believe that access to healthy food is a basic right for all people and we are so glad that partners like KeyBank understand the importance of our work.” “At KeyBank, supporting our communities is at the core of our company’s culture,” said Joseph F. Markey, KeyBank’s market president for the Hudson Valley/Metro New York market. In 2017, Food Bank for Westchester worked with more than 300 organizations to provide food for more than eight million meals in the county.

ISACKSON PARTNER AT LEASON ELLIS

The Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. Photo by Russell Peborde.

BURNS CENTER AWARDED $30K The Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville has been chosen by the National Endowment for the Arts to receive an art works grant of $30,000. The grant will support five film series that shed light on marginalized communities and lesser-known issues. The umbrella title of the initiative is Power of Film: Community Engagement and Dialogue. “This meaningful support allows us to continue to serve our 10,000 members and over 200,000 visitors each year and create

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new, innovative programs for our fellows and students,” said Edie Demas, executive director of the film center. “These NEA-supported projects and institutions, such as this one for the Jacob Burns Film Center, are good examples of how the arts build stronger and more vibrant communities, improve well-being, prepare our children to succeed, and increase the quality of our lives,” said Jane Chu, chairman of the national organization.

Leason Ellis LLP in White Plains has announced that Robert M. Isackson has joined the firm as a partner. He is an intellectual property law litigator and has led trial teams in more than 40 patent litigations and other cases involving intellectual property matters such as trade secrets, trademarks and copyrights. Isackson had spent 20 years at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP and also had been with Venable LLP. Isackson is actively involved in pro bono work, in which he represents the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, an organization dedicated to helping students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. He has also represented TigerCandy Arts Inc., a micro-company that designs and custom-builds therapeutic hand sock puppets, and the SET Foundation, which is dedicated to bringing industry and economic improvement to rural America. Among the federal courts to which he is admitted are district courts in New York, Michigan and Texas, and the U.S. Supreme Court

Amy Lasagna

Thompson & Bender, the Briarcliff Manor-based marketing, advertising and public relations agency, has named Amy Lasagna as its art director. She will oversee all creative production and the design studio. Lasagna had been the art director at Mechtronics in Beacon. She previously was with Daymon Worldwide in Stamford where she was involved in designing packaging and promotional materials. Lasagna lives in New Fairfield, Connecticut. She is a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology’s Graphic Design program.

LAYNE ON PARKS FOUNDATION BOARD Donna Layne, a White Plains resident who is an administrator with the White Plains-based agricultural commodities company Bunge, has joined the Westchester Parks Foundation’s board of directors. “Her experience in her field will be integral to our organization. We look forward to her input as we continue to keep our county parks growing,” said Joanne Fernandez, the board chairperson. Layne has been with Bunge for more than 17 years. For the last five years, she has focused on the financial sector within the commodities field. Layne earned her bachelor’s degree in graphic communications, management and technology from New York University. While there, she received All-American Honors in basketball and went on to become a professional player in Brazil.

WALLACE JOINS DENLEA & CARTON

HGAR NAMES MLS MANAGER The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors (HGAR), which is based in White Plains, has promoted Laverne Brown of Yonkers to become the manager of its Multiple Listing Services. Brown will oversee the day-to-day operations of the service as well as teach classes in MLS operations for the Hudson Gateway School of Real Estate. Brown joined HGAR in 2016 as its MLS coordinator. She had been with the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association in North Carolina for 13 years. Brown holds a degree in computer science and mathematics from South Carolina State University. HGAR and the Long Island Board of Realtors recently agreed on a framework that would form a new multiple listing service to serve the New York metropolitan area.

Amber T. Wallace

Attorney Amber T. Wallace has joined the White Plains law firm Denlea & Carton LLP. Her background is in commercial litigation and she will be active in the firm’s business litigation practice. Wallace comes to the firm from Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP in Manhattan. “We’re thrilled to have Amber join us,” said Jeﬀ Carton, one of the co-founders and managing partners of the firm. “She’ll be an immediate asset to our practice.” Wallace graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, and received her law degree at New York University School of Law. Wallace said of her move, “The sophistication of the matters the firm is handling, and its boutique size, will allow me to make a significant contribution.”

HAPPENING JoJo the Clown tickled the fancy of young scouts who we were asked not to name at CPW’s Blue and Gold Banquet.

SCOUTS CELEBRATE From left: Edward F. Beane, Judson K. Siebert and David Glasser.

SIEBERT NAMED MANAGING MEMBER OF LAW FIRM Attorney Judson K. Siebert has been named managing member of the law firm Keane & Beane PC, which has its main office in White Plains. He will serve as the third managing member of the firm since its formation in 1980. He succeeds David Glasser, who has led Keane & Beane since 2000, and Edward F. Beane, a founding member of the firm. Glasser predicted, “His intellect, character, confidence and humility will provide strong leadership to the firm in the years to come.” Siebert’s practice is devoted to land use, real property litigation, municipal administration and litigation and real property tax issues. Glasser will remain in charge of Keane & Beane’s transactional real estate and business groups, and continue his practice in trusts and estates. “Our success is the product of our people,” said Siebert, “most of whom, like me, have spent a significant portion of their careers at Keane & Beane.”

Members of Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s Boy Scout Pack 535 took part in the nationwide celebration of Scouting Anniversary Week when, on Feb. 9, they held a Blue and Gold Banquet at CPW’s main campus, the David G. Osterer Center in Rye Brook. Blue and gold refers to the color theme adopted by the Cub Scouts, the Boy Scouts of America’s division for children in the first through fifth grades. The banquet featured food you’re more

likely to find at a birthday party: pizza and cake. There were plenty of smiles and laughter generated by JoJo the Clown from Jojo’s Party Pals. JoJo was played by Joanne Dorme who bases her clown company in Katonah. The scouts pack are working on receiving their Bear Badges. Badges named after various animals are awarded to scouts as they complete a series of educational tasks and adventures.

GERVINO GETS NEW POST AT LCS

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From left, Emily Benvenga, Kristen Orlando and Shannon Sullivan outside of a symposium last October at Sarah Lawrence in Bronxville.

TRYING TO CLOSE THE DOOR ON DATING VIOLENCE While Valentine’s Day is February’s tribute to all that Cupid offers, the organization Hope’s Door points out that February also is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. The nonprofit has offices in Hawthorne, Ossining and White Plains. “We are educating students in middle and high school to make sure they are equipped with the knowledge and tools to protect themselves and their friends (from dating violence) during these years,” said Kristen Orlando, prevention program coordinator. She and youth educators Emily Benvenga and Shannon Sullivan have been heightening awareness about teen dating violence through Love Shouldn’t Hurt events

at the Albert Leonard Middle School in New Rochelle, Ursuline High School, New Rochelle High School and on social media. Albert Leonard Middle School health teacher Cory Binenbaum said, “The students are getting crucial information about healthy relationships versus unhealthy relationships from the Hope’s Door program. I’m hopeful that when they are ready to date, they will use the knowledge they have gained to help them recognize what a safe and healthy relationship is supposed to look like.” In the U.S., one in three adolescents will experience teen dating violence before graduating high school and, of those who do, 33 percent will talk to someone about the abuse.

Angela Gervino

Angela Gervino has been named director of organizational development at LCS Facility Group. The Poughkeepsie-based company provides facility maintenance and cleaning, landscaping and property maintenance, snow and ice removal and related services. In her new role, Gervino will be responsible for areas such as employee training, performance management and employee relations. She was hired by LCS in 2009 to oversee its marketing activities. She most recently was director of human resources. Gervino serves on the board of trustees for the Dutchess County region of the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York.

Christine Sanders

TWO APPOINTMENTS AT UNITED HEBREW United Hebrew of New Rochelle has announced two new staff appointments to support the ongoing development of its campus. John Zeiss will serve as the administrator of its nursing home. Christine Sanders has stepped into the position of vice president, administration. Rita Mabli, United Hebrew’s president and CEO, said, “These two seasoned professionals will help us forge ahead in the development of our campus. Most important, they both bring compassion and a focus on quality to their roles, which helps ensure an outstanding experience for our residents and their families.” An industry veteran for more than 30 years, Zeiss most recently was nursing home administrator and interim CEO of the Isabella Geriatric Center, a 700-bed facility in New York City. He has lived in New Rochelle since 1985. Sanders began her career at United Hebrew in 2012 as an intern in the president’s office. She’s a graduate of Iona College, with a bachelor’s degree in business and a master’s degree in health care management.

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Facts & Figures The Luxuria NR LLC, New Rochelle. Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP, Irvine, California. Property: 59 Grand St., New Rochelle. Amount: $275,000. Filed Feb. 8. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: P. Daniel Hollis III, Mount Kisco. Property: 5 Hillside Drive, Cortlandt. Amount: $461,458. Filed Feb. 9. U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Charles A. D’Agostino, Pleasantville. Property: 418 S. Seventh Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $333,068. Filed Feb. 6. W and G LLC, Mahopac. Seller: Lynn Nacmias, Brooklyn. Property: 3464 Heyward St., Yorktown. Amount: $125,500. Filed Feb. 5. Winsted REO II LLC, Meriden, Connecticut. Seller: David Gregory Gallo, Armonk. Property: 13 Lane Crest Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $187,226. Filed Feb. 9. Yellow Moose Properties LLC, Cos Cob, Connecticut. Seller: George Green Jr., Mamaroneck. Property: 815 Howard Ave., Mamaroneck. Amount: $146,700. Filed Feb. 7.

FORECLOSURES CORTLANDT, 209 Grand St. Two-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: MTGLQ Investors. Plaintiff’s attorney: McCabe, Weisberg & Conway PC, 914-636-8900; 145 Huguenot St., Suite 401, New Rochelle 10801. Defendant: Gloria Parra. Referee: Charles D’Agostino. Sale: Feb. 21, 10:15 a.m. Approximate lien: $696,196.13. CORTLANDT MANOR, 5 Douglas Mowbray Road. Single-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: U.S. Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: McCabe, Weisberg & Conway PC, 914-636-8900; 145 Huguenot St., Suite 401, New Rochelle 10801. Defendant: Victor Errico. Referee: Sanford Glatzer Sale: March 13, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $1,239,834.77. HARRISON, 9 Madison Place. Single-family residence; lot size: 1.27 acre. Plaintiff: Capital One National Associatio. Plaintiff’s attorney: Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP, , 585987-2800; 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St., Rochester 14614. Defendant: Warren Sussman. Referee: Julia Henricks. Sale: March 6, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $1,790,223.81. NEW ROCHELLE, 27 Plain Ave. Two-family residence; lot size: .13 acre. Plaintiff: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Plaintiff’s attorney: McCabe, Weisberg & Conway PC, 914-636-8900; 145 Huguenot St., Suite 401, New Rochelle 10801. Defendant: Francisco Gonzalez. Referee: John Perone. Sale: Feb. 21, 8:45 a.m. Approximate lien: $506,870.09.

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NEW ROCHELLE, 40 Prospect St. Single-family residence; lot size: .22 acre. Plaintiff: HSBC Bank USA National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: McCabe, Weisberg & Conway PC, 914-636-8900; 145 Huguenot St., Suite 401, New Rochelle 10801. Defendant: Mahmood Raja. Referee: Dan Ramano. Sale: March 7, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $497,125.16. NEW ROCHELLE, 72 Ashland St. Two-family residence; lot size: .11 acre. Plaintiff: The Bank of New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: Sheldon May & Associates, 516-763-3200; 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre 11570. Defendant: Willie Bedford. Referee: Eve Bunting Smith. Sale: March 3, 9:15 a.m. Approximate lien: $643,280.93. NORTH SALEM, 2 Lakeview Road. Single-family residence; lot size: 1.32 acre. Plaintiff: Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gross Polowy LLC, 716-204-1700; 1775 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville 14221. Defendant: Diane P. Cesta. Referee: Gary Arthur Friedman. Sale: March 6, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $443,211.75. PLEASANTVILLE, 16 Club Court. Single-family residence; lot size: .05 acre. Plaintiff: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Plaintiff’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: Ben Rosenshine. Referee: Steven Lubowitz. Sale: March 6, 10:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $682,006.11. PORT CHESTER, 24 Madison Ave. Two-family residence; lot size: .15 acre. Plaintiff: Galinn Fund LLC. Plaintiff’s attorney: Robinowitz, Cohlan, Dubow & Doherty, 914949-2826; 199 Main St., White Plains 10601. Defendant: 24 Madison LLC. Referee: Anthony Colavita. Sale: Feb 26, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $304,029.55. PORT CHESTER, 49 Elmont Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: .27 acre. Plaintiff: CitiBank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gross Polowy LLC, 716-204-1700; 1775 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville 14221. Defendant: Gilberto Rojas. Referee: Anthony Tirone. Sale: March 6, 9:15 a.m. Approximate lien: $625.559.08. PORT CHESTER, 62 Leiscester St. Single-family residence; lot size: .46 acre. Plaintiff: U.S. Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney. Plaintiff’s attorney: McCabe, Weisberg & Conway PC, 914-636-8900; 146 Huguenot St., Suite 401, New Rochelle 10801. Defendant: Anthony Casteralla. Referee: Naomi Duker. Sale: Feb. 21, 9:15 a.m. Approximate lien: $1,122,451.61.

RYE, 23 Sands St., Apt. G7. Condominium; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: U.S. Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Leopold & Associates PLLC, 914-219-57870; 80 Business Park Drive, Armonk 10504. Defendant: Carmen Bonilla. Referee: Robert Spolzino. Sale: March 1, 9:15 a.m. Approximate lien: $271,577.00. RYE, 549 Purchase St. Single-family residence; lot size: .34 acre. Plaintiff: Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Plaintiff’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: Christine Principato. Referee: Arlene Gold Wexler. Sale: Feb. 20, 9 a.m. Approximate lien: $823,147.48. WHITE PLAINS, 23 Wyoming Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: .06 acre. Plaintiff: HSBC Bank USA National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP, 585-987-2800; 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St., Rochester 14614. Defendant: Teodore Orzuna. Referee: Julia Henrichs. Sale: Feb. 20, 9:15 a.m. Approximate lien: $483,440.01. YONKERS, 13 Holbrook Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: .22 acre. Plaintiff: One West Bank FSB. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gross Polowy LLC, 716-204-1700; 1775 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville 14221. Defendant: Donna Schifano. Referee: Massimo DiFabio. Sale: Feb. 27, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $249,783.41. YONKERS, 29 Thomas Place, aka 30-330-32 Thomas Place. Two-family residence; lot size: .14 acre. Plaintiff: Owen Loan Servicing LLC. Plaintiff’s attorney: RAS Boriskin, 516-280-7675; 800 Merchants Concourse, Westbury 11590. Defendant: Vilma Lozano. Referee: Frank Longobucco. Sale: Feb. 26, 1 p.m. Approximate lien: N/A.

YONKERS, 966 Mile Square Road. Two-family residence; lot size: .16 acre. Plaintiff: Eugene Moore. Plaintiff’s attorney: Robert Zerilli, 914-969-3700; 20 S. Broadway, Yonkers 10701. Defendant: Ava Chapman Moore. Referee: Albert Comach. Sale: Feb. 27, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: N/A.

JUDGMENTS Barksdale Health Services Inc., Pelham. $5,065 in favor of WB Mason Company Inc., Boston, Massachusets. Filed Feb. 8. Bronx Base Builders Ltd., New Rochelle. $23,112 in favor of Allied Building Products Corp., East Rutherford, New Jersey. Filed Feb. 5. Defendant Tryall Inc., Springfield Gardens. $12,648 in favor of Total Safety Consulting LLC, Bayonne, New Jersey. Filed Feb. 9.

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Hailu Asian Bistro Inc., Mamaroneck. $9,083 in favor of Nishimoto Trading Company Ltd., Carlstadt, New Jersey. Filed Feb. 5. Innovative Electrical Services LLC, Yonkers. $734,871 in favor of Cooperfriedman Electric Supply Company Inc., New York City. Filed Feb. 8. Letezia Construction Inc., Nesconsett. $6,754 in favor of Windowrama Inc, Edgewater. Filed Feb. 8.

LIS PENDENS The following filings indicated a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Belezaire, Alwin, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $316,188 affecting property located at 103 Chester St., Mount Vernon 10552. Filed Dec. 6. Carter, Kathleen, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $447,970 affecting property located at 30 Greendale Ave., Mount Vernon 10553. Filed Dec. 5. Castillo, Juan, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $420,480 affecting property located at 45 Randolph Road, White Plains 10607. Filed Dec. 5. Cottler, Christina, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $120,000 affecting property located at 42 Pond Hill Road, Chappaqua 10514. Filed Dec. 6. Cusato, Antoinette, et al. Filed by Bayview Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $170,000 affecting property located at 313 N. Terrace Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed Dec. 6. Febus, Aida, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $408,000 affecting property located at 286 Hawthorne Ave., Yonkers 10705. Filed Dec. 5. Fiorino, Frank, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $295,000 affecting property located at 1384 Manor Circle, Pelham 10803. Filed Dec. 5. Fisher, Hortense, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $496,000 affecting property located at 42 Claremont Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed Dec. 6.

Kahn, Harold M., et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 514 Prospect Ave., Mamaroneck 10543. Filed Dec. 6. Lopez, Jamie A., et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $432,600 affecting property located at 47 Livingston St., Yonkers 10705. Filed Dec. 5. Martabano, Robert G., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $420,000 affecting property located at 96 N. Moger Ave., Mount Kisco 10549. Filed Dec. 6. Martin, Richard J., et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $650,000 affecting property located at 2 Church Tavern Road, South Salem 10590. Filed Dec. 6. Nichols, David, et al. Filed by PNC Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $499,000 affecting property located at 23 Woodcrest Drive, Armonk 10504. Filed Dec. 4. Public administrator of Westchester County as administrator for the estate of Marilyn O’Connor, et al. Filed by OneWest Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $180,000 affecting property located at 22 Seneca St., Peekskill 10566. Filed Dec. 6. Richards, Gail, et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $520,000 affecting property located at 643-645 S. Seventh Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed Dec. 6. Samnarine, Carl A., et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $444,000 affecting property located at 193 Tibbetts Road, Yonkers 10705. Filed Dec. 5. Schoengold, Jeffrey, et al. Filed by Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $725,000 affecting property located at 435 North St., White Plains 10605. Filed Dec. 5. Smith, Blair, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $612,383 affecting property located at 187 Fifth Ave., New Rochelle 10801. Filed Dec. 4. Taylor, Tara, et al. Filed by Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $456,000 affecting property located at 40 Central Parkway, Mount Vernon 10552. Filed Dec. 6.

Torres, Gloria, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $483,600 affecting property located at 88 Inwood Ave., Port Chester 10573. Filed Dec. 5. Yanqui, Cesar, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $510,000 affecting property located at 46 Eastern Ave., Ossining 10562. Filed Dec. 5.

Mechanic’s Liens HY2 Taxter LLC, as owner. $105,711 as claimed by Unity Construction Services Inc., Sayreville. Property: in Greenburgh. Filed Feb. 5. HY2 Taxter LLC, as owner. $163,402 as claimed by Unity Construction Services Inc., Sayreville. Property: in Greenburgh. Filed Feb. 5. Lepre, Robert Jr., et al, as owner. $195,751 as claimed by Avante Contracting Corp., Mamaroneck. Property: in Peekskill. Filed Feb. 9. Lincoln Dobbs Ferry LLC, as owner. $398,994 as claimed by LBR Plumbing and Heating Corp., Brewster. Property: in Greenburgh. Filed Feb. 9. Treeco, as owner. $56,860 as claimed by Capitol Wood Floors LLC, Norwood, New Jersey. Property: in Scarsdale. Filed Feb. 9.

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

Partnerships AR Jewelry Co., 138 Pearl St., Second floor apartment, Port Chester 10573, c/o Rene Ramos and Maribel Ramos. Filed Oct. 19.

Sole Proprietorships Benny Frank Financial Services, 308 Battle Ave., White Plains 10606, c/o Kendrick Smalls. Filed Oct. 19. Bludlyne, 342 E. Fourth St., C3, Mount Vernon 10553, c/o Marsha Suezett Young. Filed Oct. 19. D and D’Z Nail and Hair Salon, 73 S. Fourth Ave., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Derrick Millin. Filed Oct. 23.

Facts & Figures E3 Advisors, 205 Nelson Road, Scarsdale 10583. c/o John Roche. Filed Oct. 19. Friends of Lisa Copeland, 11 Park Ave., No. 6M, Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Lisa A. Copeland. Filed Oct. 19. Hans Cadek Architecture, 63 Shelley Ave., Port Chester 10573, c/o Jan Cadek. Filed Oct. 23. Innovation Events by Jorge Garcia, 131 Poninyo St., C2, Port Chester 10573, c/o Jorge A. Garcia. Filed Oct. 20. Liz Beauty Salon, 394 North Ave., New Rochelle 10801, c/o Lizbeth Rivera Diaz. Filed Oct. 19. National Software Solutions, 110 Ramsey Ave., Yonkers 10701, c/o Salman Saeed. Filed Oct. 19. New Light Spa and Salon of Mount Vernon, 161 Gramatan Ave., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Ellin Suyapa Castro Chavez. Filed Oct. 19. Ninaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group Family Daycare, 41 First St., No. 2, Yonkers 10704, c/o Sonilvia Garcia. Filed Oct. 19. NYWCR, 1 Meadowwood Lane, Rye 10580, c/o Daniel Amicucci. Filed Oct. 19. PEDIAAA, 41 Clinton Place, New Rochelle 10801, c/o Pierre Eliezer. Filed Oct. 20. Pixie Lane Kids by Shannon, 156 Brush Hollow Crescent, Rye Brook 10573, c/o Shannon Rosenberg. Filed Oct. 20. PTM Publishing, 50 Columbus Ave., No. 410, Tuckahoe 10707, c/o Kathleen Keefe. Filed Oct. 19. SLM Financial, P.O. Box 8227, White Plains 10603, c/o Elvija Haxhaj. Filed Oct. 20. Super Marine Products, 18 Scott Place, Hartsdale 10530, c/o Salvatore Gentile. Filed Oct. 23. Tax and Accounting Solutions, P.O. Box 635, Rye 10580, c/o Deirdre Winczewski. Filed Oct. 20. Three Brothers Taxi, 122 S. 11th Ave., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Bradley Clark. Filed Oct. 19.

PATENTS Cable management brand. Patent no. 9,894,793 issued to Raymond F. Babcock, Stewartville, Minnesota; Matthew A. Butterbaugh, Rochester, Minnesota; Eric A. Eckberg, Rochester, Minnesota; and Paul W. Schafer, Rochester, Minnesota. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Changeable, airflow venting covers assembly for an electronics rack. Patent no. 9,894,807 issued to Seth E. Bard, Poughkeepsie; Frank E. Bosco, Poughkeepsie; Gary F. Goth, Pleasant Valley; William P. Kostenko, Poughkeepsie; Steven C. McIntosh, Kingston; Robert K. Mullady, Poughkeepsie; John G. Torok, Poughkeepsie; Allan C. VanDeventer, Poughkeepsie; and Xiaojin Wei, Poughkeepsie. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Cold plate. Patent no. 9,894,801 issued to Christopher M. Marroquin, Rochester, Minnesota; Kevin M. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell, Rochester, Minnesota; Mark D. Schultz, Yorktown Heights; and Shurong Tian, Mount Kisco. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Dynamic geo-fence size adjustment. Patent no. 9,894,478 issued to Lisa Seacat DeLuca, Baltimore, Maryland.; Jeremy A. Greenberger, Raleigh, North Carolina; and Nicholas R. Sandonato, Raleigh, North Carolina. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Flexible-to-rigid tubing. Patent no. 9,894,754 issued to Dylan J. Boday, Tucson, Arizona; Joseph Kuczynski, North Port, Florida.; and Robert E. Meyer III, Rochester, Minnesota. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Leveraging social networks in physical gatherings. Patent no. 9,894,178 issued to Christina I. Flores, Keller, Texas; Romelia H. Flores, Keller, Texas; Leonard S. Hand, Red Creek; Timothy C. Kwan, Grand Prairie, Texas; and Michael A. Lau, Arlington, Texas. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Provisioning cooling elements for chillerless data centers. Patent no. 9,894,811 issued to Timothy L. Chainer, Putnam Valley; and Pritish R. Parida, Fishkill. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Slam latch. Patent no. 9,894,796 issued to Brandon R. Christenson, Stewartville, Minnesota; and Elias J. Rosedahl, Zumbrota, Minnesota. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Tamper-respondent assemblies with bond protection. Patent no. 9,894,759 issued to William L. Brodsky, Binghamton; James A. Busby, New Paltz; Zachary T. Dreiss, Beacon; Michael J. Fisher, Poughkeepsie; David C. Long, Wappingers Falls; William Santiago-Fernandez, Poughkeepsie; and Thomas Weiss, Poughkeepsie. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Tracking management system for devices. Patent no. 9,894,197 issued to Michael Bender, Rye Brook; Rhonda L. Childress, Austin, Texas; and Timothy J. Hahn, Cary, N.C. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Hudson Valley BUILDING LOANS Above $1 million Noam Estates R LLC, Monroe, as owner. Lender: Northeast Community Bank, White Plains. Property: 10 Quickway Road, Monroe. Amount: $4.4 million. Filed Feb. 8.

Below $1 million Cerar, John, et al, Yorktown Heights, as owner. Lender: Citizens Bank N.A. Property: 38 Butterfly Lane, Putnam Valley 10579. Amount: $354,256. Filed Jan. 25. Seid, Sean, et al, as owner. Lender: TD Bank N.A. Property: 43 Homestead Lane, Otisville. Amount: $276,000. Filed Feb. 8. Selman, Shanika N., as owner. Lender: Homestead Funding Corp. Property: in Washington. Amount: $227,879. Filed Feb. 6.

DEEDS Above $1 million AM T Wood Digs II LLC, Millbrook. Seller: Hilltopper Properties Corp., Key Largo, Florida. Property: Tower Hill Road, Amenia. Amount: $1 million. Filed Feb. 6. Mandalay Drive LLC, Garrison. Seller: Alvin Friedman-Kien, New York City. Property: 17 Mandalay Drive, Garrison 10524. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Feb. 6. Millfrank LLC, Rhinebeck. Seller: Franklin Avenue Real Estate LLC, Millbrook. Property: 3288 Franklin Ave., Washington. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Feb. 6.

Stonegate Partners LLC, Monroe. Seller: EMCo Business Development Group NY Inc., Waxhaw, North Carolina. Property: 809 Route 208, Monroe 10950. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Feb. 8.

Below $1 million 17K Property Inc., Newburgh. Seller: Velsor Marketers Inc., Monticello. Property: 600 Route 17K, Montgomery 12549. Amount: $450,000. Filed Feb. 5. 250 Lake Street Properties LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Bank of America N.A. Property: 385 Broadway, Newburgh. Amount: $810,000. Filed Feb. 8. 3389 Route 82 Realty LLC, Union Vale. Seller: Scott Kiniry, Verbank. Property: 3389 Route 82, Union Vale 12585. Amount: $450,000. Filed Feb. 2. 595 Broadway LLC, Kingston. Seller: William M. McCarthy, Albany. Property: in Kingston. Amount: $405,000. Filed Feb. 7. 812 Gold Leaf LLC, Middletown. Seller: MDS Realty Corp., Wesley Hills. Property: 8-12 Grove St., Middletown. Amount: $235,000. Filed Feb. 5. AK Investments LLC, Hyde Park. Seller: Geoffrey Chanin, Goshen. Property: 3 Meadowbrook Lane, Goshen 10924. Amount: $135,000. Filed Feb. 6. AM T Wood Digs II LLC, Millbrook. Seller: Hilltopper Properties Corp., Key Largo, Florida. Property: 309 Tower Hill Road, Amenia. Amount: $130,500. Filed Feb. 6. AM T Wood Digs II LLC, Millbrook. Seller: Hilltopper Properties Corp., Key Largo, Florida. Property: 237 Tower Hill Road, Amenia. Amount: $341,500. Filed Feb. 6. Arch Ridge LLC, Larchmont. Seller: Selene Finance LP. Property: in East Fishkill. Amount: $192,500. Filed Feb. 5. Atlantica LLC, Seattle, Washington. Seller: Theoni Stamos-Salotto, Hopewell Junction. Property: 10 Crestwood Blvd., Poughkeepsie 12603. Amount $204,000. Filed Feb. 6. Bank of America N.A. Seller: Robert Hunter, South Fallsburg. Property: 14 Hillside Court, Newburgh 12550. Amount: $331,774. Filed Feb. 6. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Dianne Braun Hanley, Katonah. Property: 67 Glenwood Ave., Poughkeepsie 12603. Amount: $205,500. Filed Feb. 6.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Jasmine Hernandez, New Rochelle. Property: 35 Carmine Drive, Mahopac 10541. Amount: $767,925. Filed Feb. 6.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Robert Dinardo, Newburgh. Property: 1 Sylcox Road, Cornwall-on-Hudson 12518. Amount: $353,253. Filed Feb. 6.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: John E. Bach Jr., Goshen. Property: 182 W. Searsville Road, Montgomery 12549. Amount: $563,658. Filed Feb. 8.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Robert Tracz, Somers. Property: 49 Panorama Drive, Patterson 12563. Amount: $216,956. Filed Feb. 6.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Joseph Charbonneau, Brewster. Property: 15 Azalea Drive, Putnam Valley 10579. Amount: $344,147. Filed Feb. 8.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Roger Cohen, et al, Walden. Property: 349 Lybolt Road, Middletown 10941. Amount: $367,003. Filed Feb. 5.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Mark D. Stern, Goshen. Property: 346 Angelo Drive, Montgomery 12549. Amount: $414,117. Filed Feb. 8.

Fullerton Group LLC, Newburgh. Seller: John P. Rooney, Nyack. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $265,000. Filed Feb. 8.

Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. Seller: Todd Kelson, New Windsor. Property: 18 Guernsey Drive, New Windsor 12553. Amount: $297,548. Filed Feb. 8. East Coast Investors Intl LLC, Monroe. Seller: Jeffrey Albanese, Goshen. Property: 75 Old Little Britain Road, Newburgh 12550. Amount: $115,500. Filed Feb. 6. EGDG Realty Holdings LLC, Bronxville. Seller: HSBC Bank USA N.A. Property: 404 Arbor Lane, No. 400, New Windsor 12553. Amount: $130,200. Filed Feb. 8. Elchan Group Inc., Monroe. Seller: Mario Alvarez, et al, Middletown. Property: 204 Linden Ave., Middletown. Amount: $79,000. Filed Feb. 9. Essential Life Today Inc., Rhinebeck. Seller: Monica Tove Smith, et al, Troy. Property: in Rhinebeck. Amount: $410,000. Filed Feb. 6. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: William E. Duquette Jr., Walden. Property: 80 Lakeland Ave., Greenwood Lake 10925. Amount: $162,739. Filed Feb. 6. Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller Nancy J. Schneider, Washingtonville. Property: 365 Orchard Drive, Monroe 10950. Amount: $504,765. Filed Feb. 6. Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Carla D. Glassman, White Plains. Property: 1 Maple Hill Drive, Carmel 10541. Amount: $270,000. Filed Feb. 8. Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Farook Mulla, et al, Walden. Property: 708 Route 32, Wallkill 12589. Amount: $166,119. Filed Feb. 5. Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Howard Kave, New Windsor. Property: 24 Mecca Drive, Salisbury Mills 12577. Amount: $877,598. Filed Feb. 9.

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GreenLand Services Agency LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: William Horgan, et al, Monroe. Property: 29 Duelk Ave., Blooming Grove. Amount: $250,000. Filed Feb. 6. Hatzlacha LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Noam Estates R LLC, Monroe. Property: 6 Garfield Road, Unit 023, Monroe 10950. Amount: $156,250. Filed Feb. 8. HSBC Bank USA N.A. Seller: Marina Roldan, et al, Valley Cottage. Property: 7 Greenhaven Road, Putnam Valley 10579. Amount: $929,873. Filed Jan. 30. HSBC Bank USA N.A. Seller: Mark Cambareri, Pine Bush. Property: 99 Old Mill Road, Wallkill 12589. Amount: $367,293. Filed Feb. 5. Huang-Kwok Holding LLC, San Francisco, California. Seller: 856 Ulster Avenue Associates LLC, Armonk. Property: 856 Ulster Ave., Kingston 12401. Amount: $675,000. Filed Feb. 7. Hyvue of Orange Inc., Salisbury Mills. Seller: Andrea Heinzel, Middletown. Property: in Wawayanda. Amount: $40,000. Filed Feb. 8. IBAT Estates LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP. Property: 22 Fredrick Drive, Monroe 10950. Amount: $201,500. Filed Feb. 5. J. King Realty Inc., Holtsville. Seller: Christopher Coleman, Poughkeepsie. Property: 37 Lamplight St., Fishkill 12524. Amount: $675,000. Filed Feb. 7. JAB Builders Inc., Mahopac. Seller: Michael T. Christatos, Carmel. Property: 76 Belden Road, Carmel 10512. Amount: $92,500. Filed Jan. 30. KAC Realty LLC, New Fairfield, Connecticut. Seller: Graefe Realty Corp., Brewster. Property: in Patterson. Amount: $95,000. Filed Feb. 6.

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Facts & Figures Keep Hooping LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Property: 47 Meyer Ave., Poughkeepsie 12603. Amount: $54,000. Filed Feb. 2.

SDF Capital Fund I LLC, Mamaroneck. Seller: Cory Jackson, et al, Lynchburg, Virginia. Property: 37 Well Sweep Lane, Sugar Loaf 10981. Amount: $103,000. Filed Feb. 6.

U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Lauren M. Griffin, Goshen. Property: 3 Center St., Cornwall-on-Hudson 12518. Amount: $310,472. Filed Feb. 8.

Above Standard Construction, West Hurley. $1,207 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 6.

Kintsugi Properties LLC, Red Hook. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Property: 712 Cold Spring Road, Stanfordville 12581. Amount: $150,000. Filed Feb. 6.

SNC Realty LLC, Mahopac. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Property: 5 Amazon Road, Carmel 10512. Amount: $104,000. Filed Feb. 8.

U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Sarah E. Sholes, Poughkeepsie. Property: 11 Andover Lane, Poughkeepsie 12601. Amount: $228,500. Filed Feb. 6.

Almethak Corner Store Inc., Newburgh. $6,118 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 5.

Spar Gulch LLC, New York City. Seller: Anthony Yannitelli, et al, Garrison. Property: in Philipstown. Amount: $460,000. Filed Jan. 29.

VAR Properties NY LLC, Brewster. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association. Property: 51 Hanson St., Lake Peekskill 10537. Amount: $82,000. Filed Feb. 5.

Amici Pizzeria I Inc., Middletown. $657 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 5.

KJAM LLC, Garrison. Seller: Allan B. Rappleyea, Poughkeepsie. Property: 54 Falconer St., Beacon 12508. Amount: $134,500. Filed Feb. 5. L A Kingston Inc., Kingston. Seller: City of Kingston. Property: 458 Broadway, Kingston. Amount: $167,000. Filed Feb. 5. Lawrence5 Holdings LLC, Poughquag. Seller: April Lawrence, et al, LaGrangeville. Property: 169 Union St., Poughkeepsie 12601. Amount: $140,500. Filed Feb. 2.

SPURS-10 LLC, Depew. Seller: Ned Kopald, Highland Falls. Property: 82 Houston Ave., Middletown 10940. Amount: $311,848. Filed Feb. 5. Stone Estates LLC, Monroe. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Property: 24 Wayne Court, Middletown 10941. Amount: $162,750. Filed Feb. 6.

Vassar Brothers Hospital, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Katherine Martel, Poughkeepsie. Property: 158 South Ave., Poughkeepsie 12601. Amount: $152,000. Filed Feb. 2. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Colleen Ann McCormack, Fishkill. Property: 230 Hurley Road, Salt Point 12578. Amount: $807,000. Filed Feb. 2.

LGK Holdings LLC, Monroe. Seller: RW Holdings LLC, New York City. Property: in Blooming Grove. Amount: $720,000. Filed Feb. 9.

The Bank of New York Mellon. Seller: Anthony C. Carlini, Wappingers Falls. Property: 1040 Old Route 22, Dover Plains 12522. Amount: $817,500. Filed Feb. 2.

Lokam Realty LLC, Middletown. Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP Irvine, California. Property: 11 Sagamore Drive, Otisville 10963. Amount: $110,000. Filed Feb. 5.

The Bank of New York Mellon. Seller: April D. Bowie, Scarsdale. Property: 13 Bayberry Hill Road, Mahopac 10541. Amount: $328,698. Filed Feb. 6.

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Judith L. Lubinsky, Goshen. Property: 14 Willow Lane, New Windsor 12553. Amount: $223,430. Filed Feb. 8.

Maarten Huygens Horses Sales Inc., Wellington, Florida. Seller: Michael Pitino, Waterbury, Connecticut. Property: 208 Eagles Ridge Road, Brewster. Amount: $243,500. Filed Jan. 31.

The Bank of New York Mellon. Seller: Michael E. Catania, Newburgh. Property: 27 Owen Drive, Monroe 10950. Amount: $593,999. Filed Feb. 6.

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Rachel Flanagan Frost, Fishkill. Property: 22 Cromwell Drive, Poughkeepsie 12603. Amount: $604,000. Filed Feb. 6.

The Bank of New York Mellon. Seller: Michele Rametta, Goshen. Property: 245 Fostertown Road, Newburgh 12550. Amount: $450,112. Filed Feb. 8.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Seller: Laura Van Zilen, Hewitt, New Jersey. Property: 13 Lexington Hill, No. 5, Harriman 10926. Amount: $92,732. Filed Feb. 6.

Menna Building Corp., Chester. Seller: Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association, Wallkill. Property: in New Windsor. Amount: $425,000. Filed Feb. 6. Nexsal Inc., Beacon. Seller: Deutsch Bank National Trust Co. Property: 7 Reggie Drive, Wappingers Falls 12590. Amount: $167,500. Filed Feb. 2. Oir Hagunez LLC, Monroe. Seller: Ryan Scott Karben, Pomona. Property: 272 Route 17K, Newburgh 12550. Amount: $260,000. Filed Feb. 8. PCSB Bank, Yorktown Heights. Seller: Matthew S. Meyer, et al, Poughquag. Property: in Southeast. Amount: $208,171. Filed Jan. 26. Preston Properties NY LLC, Georgetown, Colorado. Seller: Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Property: 410 S. Ohioville Road, New Paltz 12561. Amount: $112,488. Filed Feb. 5. Scavelli Holding Co LLC, Yorktown Heights. Seller: Ally Bank, Ewing, New Jersey. Property: in Carmel. Amount: $255,000. Filed Feb. 8.

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Top Notch Property Management LLC, Red Hook. Seller: Catherine A. Mondello, Red Hook. Property: in Hurley. Amount: $30,000. Filed Feb. 7. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: John E. Bach Jr., Goshen. Property: 64 Fawn Hill Road, Tuxedo Park 10987. Amount: $579,321. Filed Feb. 8. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Leslie A. Baum, Walden. Property: 389 Neversink Drive, Port Jervis 12771. Amount: $424,189. Filed Feb. 5. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Richard Schisano, Newburgh. Property: 26 Oakwood Trail North, Monroe 10950. Amount: $123,593. Filed Feb. 9. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Robert Gardner, et al, Walden. Property: 2 Johnson Ave., Port Jervis 12771. Amount: $270,492. Filed Feb. 8. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Sarah Ramos, Goshen. Property: 271 Grahamtown Road, Middletown 10940. Amount: $507,384. Filed Feb. 6.

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Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Jermain K. Stevens, Walden. Property: 30 Watkins Drive, Walden 12586. Amount: $235,000. Filed Feb. 6.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Seller: Manuel Alonzo, et al, Bronx. Property: 45 Hanford St., Middletown 10940. Amount: $184,966. Filed Feb. 5. Woodstock Land Conservancy Inc., Woodstock. Seller: Wyndham Hannaway, et al, Boulder, Colorado. Property: in Woodstock. Amount: $165,000. Filed Feb. 5.

JUDGMENTS 4Real LLC, New Windsor. $420 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 4. A/C4U Heating and Cooling Inc., Middletown. $1,852 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 4.

B and H Shop, Middletown. $3,688 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 5. Black Pearl Chimney Sweeps, Newburgh. $980 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 4. Buckboard Antiques, Wallkill. $5,799 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 6. Finish Solutions Construction Ltd., Newburgh. $770 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 4. Fusco Engineering and Land Surveying PC, Middletown $1,009 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 5. Highland Auto Radiator Repair Inc., Highland. $1,637 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 6. Hospitality Accommodations Real Estate Management Inc., Middletown. $119 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 5.

New Valhalla Inc., Kingston. $362 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 6. New World Catering Corp., Saugerties. $7,215 in favor of Ginsberg’s Institutional Foods Inc., Hudson. Filed Feb. 7. Pah-Hah Inc., Bearsville. $46,187 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 6. Platinum Express Medicar Service Inc., Kingston. $563 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 6. Right Action Designs LLC, Gardiner. $26,341 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 6. Ryder’s Landscape and Design Inc., Westtown. $247 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 4. SRBJ Enterprises LLC, Hurley. $101,018 in favor of Catskill Watershed Corp., Margaretville. Filed Feb. 7. Susmita Inc., Marlboro. $81 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 6. The Spirits Are Inn Inc., Napanoch. $1,360 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 6. Thermal Tech Inc., Monroe. $189 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 4.

LIS PENDENS

KLP Kindred LLC, Middletown. $363 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 5.

The following filings indicated a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed.

Litson Certified Care Inc., Newburgh. $11,729 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 5.

Abrams, Louise E., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $87,404 affecting property located at 10 Arbutus Road, Putnam Valley 10579. Filed Jan. 29.

Manci Motors LLC, Highland. $54,228 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 6. Miceli Industries Inc., Westtown. $35 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 4. Miya Entertainment Inc., Wallkill. $1,899 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 4.

Badian, Bart, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $96,413 affecting property located at 20 Mitchell Ave., Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Feb. 2. Baig, Roshan, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $415,744 affecting property located at 1 Grand View Terrace, Chester 10918. Filed Dec. 11.

Burke, Richard P., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $135,000 affecting property located at 293 Toleman Road, Washingtonville 10992. Filed Dec. 13. Calandrino, Giuseppina, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $457,300 affecting property located at 5 Hill Road, Washingtonville 10992. Filed Dec. 11. Carlin, William J. Jr., commissioner of finance of Putnam County as public administrator of the estate of Louise Lombardo, et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $148,000 affecting property located at 149 E. Lake Blvd., Unit K-1, Mahopac. Filed Jan. 30. Chain, Thomas, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 53 Scotchtown Ave., Goshen 10924. Filed Dec. 14. Corrado, John J., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $295,990 affecting property located at 333 Turk Hill Road, Brewster 10509. Filed Jan. 29. Denholm, Ann, et al. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $137,000 affecting property located at 61 Baldwin Road, Patterson 12563. Filed Jan. 31. Djeljevic, Prenka, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $208,000 affecting property located at 34 Avery Road, Carmel 10512. Filed Jan. 30. Edwards, Matthew, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $302,400 affecting property located at 14 Beechwood Circle, Wappinger 12590. Filed Feb. 2. Edwards, Ted E., individually and as president of Edward’s Nursery Inc., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $250,000 affecting property located at 100 Newport Bridge Road, Warwick 10990. Filed Dec. 8. Engelhardt, Matthew, et al. Filed by New Penn Financial LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $375,475 affecting property located at 43 Seven Oaks Lane, Brewster 10509. Filed Jan. 29. Evans, John C., et al. Filed by MTGLQ Investors LP. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $286,200 affecting property located at 100 Anna Court, Middletown 10941. Filed Dec. 11.

Facts & Figures Galow, Eric, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $273,100 affecting property located at 17 Deforest Lane, LaGrangeville 12540. Filed Feb. 2.

Hawkins, Brenda R., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $193,000 affecting property located at 29 Church St., Campbell Hall 10916. Filed Dec. 8.

Loarte, Sergio F., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $176,250 affecting property located at 46 Bayview Terrace, Newburgh 12550. Filed Dec. 14.

Garcia, Christopher, et al. Filed by New Penn Financial LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $200,000 affecting property located at 46 Osceola Road, Carmel 10512. Filed Jan. 30.

Heirs and distributees of the estate of Adriana Groenestyn, et al. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $406,125 affecting property located at 29 Kirbytown Road, Middletown 10940. Filed Dec. 14.

Mace, Gary, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $200,000 affecting property located at 19-21 Lincoln Terrace, Middletown 10940. Filed Dec. 7.

Gardner, Christopher, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $232,000 affecting property located at 15 Maple Drive, Warwick 10990. Filed Dec. 14. Geithner, Dirk K., et al. Filed by Exeter Holding Ltd. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $675,000 affecting property located at 49 Mountainview Road, Philipstown. Filed Jan. 30. Gondola, Niki, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $226,943 affecting property located at 48 Guernsey Drive, New Windsor 12553. Filed Dec. 7. Graham, Shaun D., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $222,624 affecting property located at 66 Delaware Road, Newburgh 12550. Filed Dec. 7. Green, Garfield J., et al. Filed by Freedom Mortgage Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $422,220 affecting property located at 21 Hill View Drive, Florida 10921. Filed Dec. 7. Greer, Janet E., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $463,125 affecting property located at 40 Norma Court, Kingston 12401. Filed Feb. 8. Hablow, Karin E., Orange County commissioner of finance as administratrix of the estate of Edward J. Horrigan, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $179,900 affecting property located at 50 James Road, Monroe 10950. Filed Dec. 7. Hablow, Karin E., Orange County commissioner of finance as administrator of the estate of Debra Aponte, et al. Filed by Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $80,000 affecting property located at 14 Cedar Court, Middletown 10940. Filed Dec. 12. Hausler, Robert A., et al. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $549,000 affecting property located at 2848 Pleasant Ridge Road, Poughquag 12570. Filed Feb. 2.

Heirs and distributees of the estate of John W. Hrouda, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $424,500 affecting property located at 158 Stage Coach Pass, Stormville 12582. Filed Feb. 2. Heirs and distributees of the estate of Kenneth L. Ward Jr., et al. Filed by Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $258,750 affecting property located at 231 Centerville Road, Middletown 10940. Filed Dec. 8. Heirs and distributees of the estate of Lois Bermont, et al. Filed by CIT Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $463,125 affecting property located at 6 W. Ohayo Mountain Road, Bearsville 12409. Filed Feb. 9. Hess, Thomas J., et al. Filed by Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $175,000 affecting property located at 18 Kitchawan Road, Carmel 10512. Filed Jan. 30. Hodge, Francine, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $265,732 affecting property located at 16 Rosecrest Court, Middletown 10940. Filed Dec. 7. Jansen, Debra, individually and as heir to the estate of Christina Jansen, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $171,000 affecting property located at 633 Fox Run Lane, Unit 4D, Carmel 10512. Filed Feb. 2. Kee, Harold, et al. Filed by Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $214,000 affecting property located at 4 Quarry Hill Road, Sparrow Bush 12780. Filed Dec. 13. Kelland, Edward J., et al. Filed by JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $215,250 affecting property located at 762 Wolcott Ave., Beacon 12508. Filed Feb. 2. Lengel, Dawn, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $150,000 affecting property located at 159 Teakettle Spout Road, Mahopac 10541. Filed Feb. 12.

Macewan, Deborah, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $250,000 affecting property located at 95 Lavoletta St., Wallkill 12589. Filed Feb. 9. Mack, Michael A., et al. Filed by Citifinancial Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $23,953 affecting property located at 90 Walnut St., Walden 12586. Filed Dec. 12. Mallon, Jennifer A., et al. Filed by Pennymac Loan Services LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $257,411 affecting property located at 18 Carpenter Road, Rock Tavern 12575. Filed Dec. 7. Messur, Bruce P., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $189,000 affecting property located at 12 Lottie Road, Carmel 10512. Filed Jan. 31. Mitropoulos, Maria, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 45 Woodland Trail, Carmel 10512. Filed Jan. 26. Nugent, Donna, individually and as executrix of the estate of Donald Nugent, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $500,000 affecting property located at 207209 Turk Hill Road, Brewster 10509. Filed Feb. 5. Ohlson, Heather, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $150,717 affecting property located at 25 Park St., Kingston 12401. Filed Feb. 6. Pagan, Luis A., et al. Filed by Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $296,235 affecting property located at 23 Kent Court, Washingtonville 10992. Filed Dec. 7. Palminteri, Anthony, et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $417,000 affecting property located at 49 Varna Lane, Mahopac 10541. Filed Feb. 1.

Perez-Morales, Nidia, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 23 Livingston Road, Carmel 10512. Filed Feb. 9. Price, Barbara R., individually and as heir to the estate of Leonard S. Price, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $156,200 affecting property located at 7 Wilcox Ave., Middletown 10940. Filed Dec. 7. Rakauskas, Thomas E., et al. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $145,000 affecting property located at 200 Walnut Road, Lake Peekskill 10537. Filed Feb. 8. Robertson, Mark R., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $150,000 affecting property located at 1 Rustic Lane, Mahopac 10541. Filed Feb. 9. Roman, Carmen, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $203,995 affecting property located at 29 Revere Circle, Washingtonville 10992. Filed Dec. 12. Sainte-Rose, Alain, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $168,311 affecting property located at 15 Lexington Hill, Unit 7, Harriman 10926. Filed Dec. 11. Salcedo, J.C., et al. Filed by Keybank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $50,000 affecting property located at 51 Old Albany Post Road North, Cold Spring 10516. Filed Feb. 1. Sata LLC, et al. Filed by VFS Arctos LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 194 Lander St., Newburgh 12550. Filed Dec. 12. Scala, John, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $303,614 affecting property located at 415 Woodland Drive, Mahopac 10541. Filed Feb. 8. Scalzo, John, et al. Filed by Partners for Payment Relief DE III LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 11 Roe Drive, Hyde Park 12538. Filed Feb. 5. Scheer, David A., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $279,125 affecting property located at 50 Prospect Hill Road, Newburgh 12589. Filed Dec. 14.

Tarnell, Paul, et al. Filed by Capital One N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $333,700 affecting property located at 15 Angela Drive, Carmel 10512. Filed Jan. 31. The estate of John R. Patterson Jr., et al. Filed by Waterfall Victoria Grantor Trust II Series G. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $102,000 affecting property located at 82 Main St., Sparrow Bush 12780. Filed Dec. 11. Tischney, Greyson S., individually and as executor of the estate of Ruth Inez Tischney, et al. Filed by Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $384,000 affecting property located at 145 Lippincott Road, Wallkill 12589. Filed Feb. 8. Tremblay, Tina, heir to the estate of Katrin L. Cloutier, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $60,000 affecting property located at 624 Fox Run Lane, Unit 6-4C, Carmel 10512. Filed Jan. 26. Vanleuven, John, et al. Filed by MB Financial Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $278,856 affecting property located at 27 Homan Road, Stanfordville 12581. Filed Feb. 5. Vanvlack, Robert D., et al. Filed by Quicken Loans Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $146,814 affecting property located at 45 Gage St., Kingston 12401. Filed Feb. 9. Vega, Ashley, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 6 Somerset Drive, Washingtonville 10992. Filed Dec. 8. Warren, Marc, et al. Filed by Ditech Financial LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $247,000 affecting property located at 1027 Kirby Place, Middletown 10940. Filed Dec. 8. Washington, Carmen W., et al. Filed by TD Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $40,000 affecting property located at 190 Franke Road, Huguenot 12746. Filed Dec. 13. Wiener, Marion, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 17 Royal Court, Warwick 10990. Filed Dec. 11. Wilkins, Maurice, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $580,572 affecting property located at 1036 Route 44/55, Clintondale 12515. Filed Feb. 8.

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Yonnetti, Joseph, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo USA Holdings Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $709,699 affecting property located at 53 Catskill Ave., Kingston 12401. Filed Feb. 9.

Mechanicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Liens 2022 Plaki LLC, as owner. $39,759 as claimed by Costanzi Crane Inc., Kingston. Property: 2022 Route 22, Patterson. Filed Feb. 9. Bally, Stephen L., et al, as owner. $37,475 as claimed by Dunrite Construction II Corp., Carmel. Property: 21 Carolyn Road West, Carmel. Filed Jan. 26. Grey, Richard, et al, as owner. $38,000 as claimed by Grove S Contracting Enterprises Inc., Hopewell Junction. Property: 201 South Road, Poughkeepsie. Filed Feb. 6. Kaplan, Vera, as owner. $7,453 as claimed by Gunite Masters LLC, Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Property: 30 Wynkoop Lane, Rhinebeck. Filed Feb. 7. Lewis Hall LLC, Newburgh as owner. $943 as claimed by Thru Way Plumbing and Heating Inc., Mahopac. Property: 871 Blooming Grove Turnpike, New Windsor 12553. Filed Feb. 9. Riepma, Jan, as owner. $2,730 as claimed by Global Property Preservation LLC, New Windsor. Property: 76 Prospect Ave., Goshen 10924. Filed Feb. 8. Rosalie Kunkel Irrevocable Trust, et al, Newburgh, as owner. $871 as claimed by Thru Way Plumbing and Heating Inc., Mahopac. Property: 58 Sarvis Lane, Newburgh 12550. Filed Feb. 9.

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

Doing Business As Partnerships AC and RW Tile Construction, 316 Market St., Saugerties 12477, c/o Andrew M. Cherny and Richard L. Wald. Filed Jan. 31. Blue Mountain Campground, 3783 Route 32, Saugerties 12477, c/o Anthony J. Vining Sr. and Melanie S. Vining. Filed Jan. 24.

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Facts & Figures Sole Proprietorships A World of Colours Painting, 5 Hudson Bluff Drive, Marlboro 12542, c/o Israel Martinez. Filed Jan. 26. Affordable Cleaning Service, 45 Toc Drive, Highland 12528, c/o Marta Doris Flores. Filed Jan. 29. Alysa Wishingrad, 408 Route 32 North, New Paltz 12561, c/o Alysa G. Sullivan. Filed Jan. 26.

Bloomhill Creative Arts Therapy, 26 Old Route 299, New Paltz 12561, c/o Sarah D. Hitchcock. Filed Jan. 23. Botanica San Miguel #2, 148 North St., Middletown 10940, c/o Jose Antonio De La Cruz. Filed June 23. Carpenick Construction, 170 Old Indian Road, Milton 12547, c/o Peter John Carpenick, II. Filed Jan. 29. Double U Enterprise, 239 Forest Hill Drive, Kingston 12401, c/o James Mano Woodard. Filed Jan. 22.

Andrew Doyle Enterprises, 82 Tanglewood Road, West Hurley 12491, c/o Andrew Thomas Doyle. Filed Jan. 24.

Eden Farm Association, 105 Wintish Road, Ellenville 12428, c/o Ulrick Placide, Jr. Filed Jan. 31.

B Roll Photography, 168 Forest Hill Drive, Kingston 12401, c/o Bonita S. Roll. Filed Jan. 25.

Elite Line Striping, 9 CE Penney Drive, Wallkill 12589, c/o Brian Tuthill. Filed Jan. 31.

Bella’s Gift Shop, 670 Broadway, Kingston 12401, c/o Rosa P. Merchan Ayavaca. Filed Jan. 6.

Glocal Matters, 14 Terri Drive, Saugerties 12477, c/o Laurie Margot Ross. Filed Jan. 22.

GWPhotobooths, 37 Ridge Road, Marlboro 12542, c/o Garrett D. Woods. Filed Jan. 24.

IMU-Network, P.O. Box 1063, Kingston 12402, c/o Eric F. Salamone. Filed Jan. 23.

Nick Coyle, 98 Vly Atwood Road, Stone Ridge 12484, c/o Joseph Nicholas Coyle. Filed Jan. 26.

The Change Agency, 48 Maiden Lane, Kingston 12041, c/o Michael Keenan Solow. Filed Jan. 31.

HariPrakaash, 190 Albany Ave., Kingston 12401, c/o Jamie C. Reilly. Filed Jan. 24.

Jennifer Coffey, 1392 Berme Road, Kerhonkson 12446, c/o Jennifer E. Coffey. Filed Jan. 22.

Space Lift, 140A Millers Lane, Kingston 12401, c/o Drew Akre McDaniel. Filed Jan. 26.

The Race Report, 4 Janine Place, Highland 12528, c/o William L. Auchmoody. Filed Jan. 25.

Hernandez Construction, 14 Elmendorf St., No. 1, Kingston 12401, c/o Carlos Manuel Hernandez Sanchez. Filed Jan. 23.

John Heavey Carpentry, 53 Tammany St., Kingston 12401, c/o John P. Heavey. Filed Jan. 30.

T E Contracting, 3 Columbus St., New Windsor 12553, c/o Manuel Espinoza. Filed June 23.

Trisha’s Health and Wellness Coaching, 41 Manor Place, Kingston 12401, c/o Trisha Lynn Jackson. Filed Jan. 29.

JR’s Speed Shop, 40 Lawrenceville St., Kingston 12401, c/o Dale P. Brenner. Filed Jan. 23.

Termont Property Preservation, 41 Main St., Suite 1238, New Paltz 12561, c/o Otilio Montero. Filed Jan. 30.

Hudson Valley Healing Center, 51 Springside Ave., Poughkeepsie 12603, c/o Ellen M. Bucciferro. Filed Jan. 29. Huguenot Financial Planning, 1358 Old Ford Road, Gardiner 12525, c/o David Adam Sterman. Filed Jan. 29. I’m that Guy!, P.O. Box 1063, Kingston 12402, c/o Eric F. Salamone. Filed Jan. 23. IDT4You, 34 Grandview Ave., Kington 12401, c/o Thomas G. Nash. Filed Jan. 24.

Leo’s Bricks Masonry, 720 California Ave., Middletown 0940, c/o Leonardo Romero. Filed June 23. Leonardo’s Party Rentals, 55 Clarendon Ave., Kingston 12401, c/o Leonardo Perez Julian. Filed Jan. 22. Lizards ‘n Lace, 90 Cornell St., No. 2121, Kingston 12401, c/o Jacqueline R. Anderson. Filed Jan. 24. New Inspiration Media, 41 Main St., No. 1139, New Paltz 12561, c/o Diane Patricia Mullins. Filed Jan. 29.

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LEGAL NOTICES JP Communication Access Services, LLC. filed with SSNY on 12/18/17. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Jody Prysock, 5 Bryant Crescent #2N, White Plains, NY 10605. Purpose: any lawful act or activity #61528

Notice of formation of Petrovani Family Medicine, PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed w/ Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on Nov 09, 2017. Off. loc.: Westchester Cnty. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: ? Mark Petrovani, M.D., 51 Carver Terr. Yonkers, NY 10710. Purpose: Any lawful activity. #61540

Halyard Realty LLC. Filed 12/21/17 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 445 Hamilton Avenue Ste 1102, White Plains, NY 10601 Purpose: all lawful #61529

JULIEARTS, LLC Art. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State on 12/12/2017. 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: 157 Beaver Dam Road, Katonah, New York 10536 (the LLCís primary business location). LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. #61541

Notice of Formation of HIGHLAND VIEW REALTY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/26/17. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 10 Foxwood Circle, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61530 Rosieís LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 12/26/2017. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 1 New King St., Ste. 202, West Harrison, NY 10604. General Purpose. #61531 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF EQUITIS TECHNOLOGY, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/03/2018. 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: 455 Tarrytown Rd, #1012, White Plains, NY 10607, principal business location of the LLC. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #61532 Traceyís Treasure Chest LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ SSNY 1/5/18. Office in Rockland Co. SSNY designated for service of process and shall mail to: 17 Greenridge Way, New Hempstead, NY 10977. Purpose: Any lawful activity #61533 Notice of formation of JCL Staging & Design, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with the Sectíy of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/07/17. 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: 12 Taft Avenue, 2nd Floor, Yonkers, NY 10704. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61534 Notice of Formation of D WALLACE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/8/18. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 800 Westchester Ave., #602, Rye Brook, NY 10573. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61536 Notice of Formation of BADALY ENGINEERING 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 2 Wilson PLace, Mt Vernon, NY 10550. Articles of Organization of the LLC filed with the SSNY on January 2, 2018. Purpose: Any lawful act(s). #61537

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HIGH PEAKS ADVISORS, LLC Art. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State on 12/12/2017. 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: 157 Beaver Dam Road, Katonah, New York 10536 (the LLCís primary business location). LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. #61542

Vintage and Mod LLC has filed articles of organization with the Secretary of State of NYS on 01/22/2018. The offices of this company are located in Westchester County, NY. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is 12 Drake Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583. The company is organized to conduct any lawful business for which limited liability companies may be organized. #61550 HAPPYTECHNY LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the Sec.of State (NYSS) on 01/11/2018, Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 31 Westview Ave, White Plains, NY 10603. Purpose: all lawful #61551 RE SERVICES OF NY, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/24/18, Offc. Loc. Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent upon which process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to LLC at P. O. Box 8342, White Plains, NY 10601. LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which an LLC may be formed. #61553

Notice of Formation of Crocco & Crocco Designers & Builders LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/8/18. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 4 MacDonald Ave. Suite 5 Armonk, NY 10504. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61543

Dog Doters, LLC; Art. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State on 01/24/18. Office located in Westchester Co. SSNY desig 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: 33 Lafayette Dr. Port Chester, NY 10573 (the LLCís primary business location). LLC Purpose: any legal purpose #61554

Notice of Formation of 3 Willow Circle LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/17/18. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, P.O. Box 14854, Chicago, IL 60614. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61544

BLACKWATTLE BAY, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with SSNY on 01/16/2018 . Office in Westchester County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 2 Peck Ave, Apt 222A, Rye, 10580. Purpose: Any lawful acts. #61555

Notice of Formation of Fishspear Consulting LLC. Arts of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/11/18. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Robert Fischer, 88 Lake Avenue #2B, Tuckahoe, NY 10707. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61545 Moonstone Commercial Group LLC. Filed 1/10/18 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 8 Amy Place, White Plains, NY 10605 Purpose: all lawful #61546 SHZ Advisors LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 1/10/2018. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 41 Cohawney, Scarsdale, NY 10583. General Purpose. #61547 Roosa Lane LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 9/12/2017. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 645 N. Broadway, White Plains, NY 10603. General Purpose. #61548

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Notice of Formation of TCL Services, LLC. Arts. of Org filed with SSNY on 12/19/17. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Thomas Longman, 8 Varian Lane, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61556 Notice of Formation of Greenlight Health, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/11/17. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 11 W. Prospect Ave #35, Mount Vernon, NY 10550. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61558 Notice of Formation of Danny’s Distribution LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/3/2018. Offc.Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig.as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 101 Secor Lane, Pelham Manor, NY 10803 . Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61559 Hoff Realty, LLC filed 1/22/2018 office; Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 61 Betsy Brown Cir, Port Chester, NY 10573. Purpose: all lawful. #61560

Notice of Formation of: GOLDEN BELL ENTERTAINMENT, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State in Westchester Cty: on 1/16/18. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC: 2 William Street, Suite 304, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61561

Notice of Formation of The 3 Dees LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/31/18. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 42 Bell Avenue Mount Vernon, NY 10550. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61573

CGDG REALTY LLC. Art. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State on 09/08/2017. 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: 465 Long Ridge Road, Bedford, New York 10506 (the LLCís primary business location). LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. #61562

Notice is hereby given that an on-premise license, #TBA has been applied for by 222 Beckman Restaurant Inc to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in an on premises establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 222 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow NY 10591. #61574

NOTICE Zenzora, LLC has filed articles of organization with the Secretary of State of NYS on 01/30/2018. The offices of this company are located in Westchester County, NY. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is 26 Garey Drive, Chappaqua, NY 10514. The company is organized to conduct any lawful business for which limited liability companies may be organized. #61563 ITSAGREATDAY LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 01/03/2018. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the ITSAGREATDAY LLC, 45 Payne Street, Elmsford NY 10523. Purpose: any lawful purpose #61567 Notice of Formation of Sound Shore Media, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/10/18. Offc. Loc: Westchester Co. SSNY design. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC: P.O. Box 147 Rye, NY 10580. Purpose: Any lawful business activity. #61569 The Annual Return of the Mucci Family Foundation for the year ended December 31, 2017 is available at its principal office located at c/o Shulman Jones & Company, 287 Bowman Avenue, Purchase, New York 10577 for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days hereof. Principal manager of the Foundation is: Robert Mucci Dated: February 2018 #61570 Beauty by Juls, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/17/2018. The LLC is located 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, 7014 13th Ave., Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #61571 Notice of Formation of Joe & Associates, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/10/17. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 277 Martine Ave. Ste. 223, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61572

Marietal LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 1/25/2018. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Marta Kotyza, 121 Wappanocca Ave., Rye, NY 10580. General Purpose. #61575 At The Start, LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ SSNY 2/2/18. Office in Westchester Co. SSNY designated for service of process and shall mail to: 131 Hobart Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573. Purpose: Any lawful activity #61576 Good Shepheardís Estate, LLC art. Of org. filled with the SSNY on 9/22/17. Off. Loc. SSNY Westchester cty. Desig. As agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of the process of the LLCC at 415 McClellan Ave. ste.2 Mount Vernon, NY 10553. Purpose : any lawful purpose. #61578 OmegAlpha Quamputing, LLC. LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/16/2018. Office located in Westchester County. Secretary of State designated as agent upon which process against it may be served. Secretary Of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him/her to: OmegAlpha Quamputing, LLC, 62 Livingston Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10705 (the LLC’s primary business location). Purpose of business of LLC is Computer Programming and any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. # 61538 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Fine Girl Luxury Brand Building & Communications, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on March 15, 2017. Office location: WESTCHESTER County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: United States Corporate Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Avenue, Ste. 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. The principal business address of the LLC is: 181 Plymouth Drive, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Purpose: brand building & marketing consultancy. # 61539 Dalemen Associates 2, LLC. Filed 1/24/18 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: c/o Dale Investment Group, LLC, 185 Heathcote Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583 Purpose: all lawful # 61568

Mount Vernon Public Library Issued for Bid: 2/13/18 Elevator & Booklift Modernization Project February 13, 2018 MVPL Requests for Proposal Project ID #0386-17-6901 OLA Consulting Engineers MRMN0001 Notice to Bidders Public Notice is hereby given that the Mount Vernon Public Library will receive sealed proposals from qualified Elevator Contractors and General Contractors for the Elevator & Booklift Modernization Project, at 28 S. 1st Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550. The proposals will be received by mail or in person no later than 5:00 p.m. prevailing time on March 2, 2018, and this RFP to furnish materials, labor, equipment, in accordance to the construction drawings and specifications and contract documents, at which time they will be publicly opened. NO FAX OR EMAIL SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. RFP #003 Elevator and Booklift Modernization Contract Proposals shall be clearly identified as follows: Elevator and Booklift Modernization Contract Attn: library board of trustees c/o. Roxanne Neilson, Clerk of the Works RMNeilson & Associates, Inc. 28 s. 1st Avenue MOUNT VERNON, New York 10550 Obtaining Documents: Documents, (Drawings and Specifications) as prepared by OLA Consulting Engineers, PC may be accessed online here: https://app.box.com/s/10yjobdxn6z3v0l95bh 0g6hjdj9317h2 Bid schedule: Bid Documents Available- 2/13/18 Site Meeting- 2/16/18 8:00 am EST Last Day for RFIís to be submitted - 2/25/18 5pm Responses to Questions-2/28/18 Bid Proposals Due: 5:00 pm on March 2, 2018 Any proposal received after the date and time listed above will be returned and will not be considered. Bid Submissions: No Bidder(s) shall withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) days after the formal bid opening thereof. Each bidder may not withdraw his bid within 45 days after the formal opening thereof. A bidder may withdraw his bid only in writing and prior to the bid opening date. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or the proposals will be rejected within 45 days of the date of opening proposals. Bids shall be subject, however, to the discretionary right reserved by the Library to waive any informalities, accept or reject any alternatives, reject any proposals and to advertise for new proposals, if in its opinion the best interest of the Library will thereby be promoted. The accepted low bidder(s) will be required to furnish a one-hundred (100%) percent Performance, Labor Material and Payment Bond, and produce all insurances in amounts not less than specified under the General Conditions and Special Provisions. Site Inspections: An informational meeting and pre-bid walk-through with all potential bidders will be held at the Library on Friday, February 16, 2018 at 8:00 am. A Site Walk-Through by Firms interested in bidding on this project is strongly recommended. questions, Pre-Bid RFI and Addenda: Questions must be emailed and copied to both the Engineer and Clerk of the Works at the email addresses below. To be given consideration, questions must be received no later than five (5) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids or by February 25, 2018. Any and all such interpretation will be in the form of Addenda, emailed to all prospective Bidders at their respective email addresses no later than two (2) days before bid proposals are due or by February 28, 2018, prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Failure of any Bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve any Bidder from any obligation under his/her bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents and therefore legally bidding. Questions should be forwarded and addressed to: bigtreesmallax@juno.com Roxanne Neilson, Clerk of the Works RMeillson and Associates btyler@olace.com Brian Tyler PE, LEED AP, Engineer OLA Consulting Engineers, PC BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MOUNT VERNON PUBLIC LIBRARY 28 S. 1st Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550, Evania Thompson, Library Director. END OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS #61577

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CAHILL NAMED HEINEKEN USA’S CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

Jonnie Cahill has been named chief marketing officer for Heineken USA, the company announced. Cahill will move to the U.S. and start in the beer importer's White Plains headquarters in April. He will report to Heineken USA CEO Ronald den Elzen. Cahill joins Heineken USA from the company's global commerce leadership team in Amsterdam. There, Cahill directs and helped build out Heineken’s low- and no-alcohol portfolio, which now represents more than 5 percent of the company's global volume, according to the announcement. Before that, he served as CMO of Heineken Russia. Cahill studied management at Trinity College in Dublin and received an advanced degree in marketing techniques from Dublin Institute of Technolo�y. His 20 years in the industry includes stops as global marketing manager of Guinness at Diageo PLC and marketing manager of Budweiser at Diageo Ireland. “Jonnie is an inspirational leader who brings strong strategic vision, a true passion for our business and a proven track record of delivering results,” den Elzen said. “He also has an eye for transformative innovation, which is exactly what the beer industry in the U.S. needs right now.”

ARTSWESTCHESTER RAISES $734K IN MATCHING PROGRAM

ArtsWestchester announced that $734,742 in funding was raised for art organizations across the county as part of the 2017 Art$WChallenge program, a public, private matching program. The organization held a reception at Kanopi at The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester on Feb. 13 to announce that

46 arts organizations raised a total of $543,912 in new funds. With the support of Westchester County, ArtsWestchester was able to match those funds with an additional $190,830. Since the inception of the Art$WChallenge in 2007, more than $4.7 million has been raised for Westchester cultural organizations through the program, including $3 million raised by area arts groups with $1.6 million in matching funds from ArtsWestchester through the support of Westchester County. “The Art$WChallenge program is a powerful example of a forward-thinking public/private partnership that pays dividends for the economy,” said Janet Langsam, CEO of ArtsWestchester. “We are extremely thankful to Westchester County and the County Board of Legislators for spearheading a program that over eleven years has raised more than $3 million in private funding for the arts.”

MCCOURT BECOMES REGENERON’S SENIOR VP AND COMMERCIAL HEAD

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. appointed Marion McCourt as senior vice president and head of commercial. McCourt will lead all aspects of product commercialization for the Tarrytown biopharmaceutical company’s approved medicines and the company’s development-stage pipeline. "Marion is an accomplished biopharmaceutical executive who brings a track record of success in commercializing products and leading commercial teams," said Dr. Leonard S. Schleifer, president and CEO of Regeneron. "With several marketed therapies for serious diseases and more than 15 late-stage programs that could result in new approvals or indications, Marion will play a critical role in shaping Regeneron's future and ensuring our innovative medicines reach patients in need." Most recently, McCourt served as president and COO of Axovant Sciences Ltd., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company in New York City. Axovant announced on Tuesday in a press release that both McCourt and the company’s CEO, Dr. David

Hung, had resigned to pursue other opportunities. McCourt holds a bachelor’s degree in biolo�y from Lafayette College and has two decades of experience in biopharmaceutical management. She began her career with AstraZeneca, where she held positions of increasing responsibility over 12 years, ultimately becoming COO for AstraZeneca U.S. She then held commercial leadership roles at Amgen, including vice president in U.S. commercial operations and vice president and general manager responsible for the company's bone health and primary care business unit. She also served as COO of Medivation until its acquisition by Pfizer in 2016. "I have long admired Regeneron for its science-driven culture and patient-first mindset," McCourt said in the announcement. "I'm delighted to join Regeneron during this exciting period of growth. Regeneron products have the potential to help so many people with serious diseases, and I'm looking forward to working with the team to fully maximize all these unique opportunities."

MEADE ELECTED PRESIDENT OF WESTCHESTER HOTEL ASSOCIATION

The Westchester Hotel Association has elected Sean Meade, the general manager of Cambria Hotel & Suites in downtown White Plains, as its new president. Meade succeeds Dan Conte, the former Westchester Marriott general manager who spent seven years leading the advocacy group, which represents more than 40 hotels in the county. Meade's election was announced Tuesday by the hotel association, along with several other board changes. Doubletree by Hilton General Manager Kevin Johnson was elected vice president; Dena McConnell, director of revenue services for Hilton Westchester in Rye Brook, takes over as secretary, and Courtyard Marriott Rye General Manager Antonio Santoiemma is the association's new treasurer. Meade oversees the operations of the 130-room Cambria at 250 Main St. in White Plains. The hotel

opened in 2014 as a joint venture of Meyer Jabara Hotels in Danbury and Choice Hotels International Inc. Meade joined the hotel in 2015, but has worked in the hospitality industry since 1999. He has held general manager positions at Courtyard by Marriott Stamford and Residence Inn by Marriott White Plains. He also opened the first SpringHill Suites by Marriottbranded hotel in New York City in 2013. The Westchester Hotel Association, Meade said, helps the county's hotel operators "achieve our goal of community involvement and increased education about the tourism industry.” WHA hotels generate more than $416 million of the county's $1.8 billion travel and tourism industry, according to the association's announcement. “As Westchester maintains awareness and demand, challenges continue with the growing increase in supply which is worrisome for existing hotels," Meade cautioned. "In 2017, occupancy, average rates and revenue per available room were all down from 2016. The trend looks to continue into 2018.”

ALBANESE BECOMES DEAN OF MANHATTANVILLE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Manhattanville College announced that Steve Albanese was appointed dean of the Manhattanville School of Business. Albanese, who joined the college in 2012 as assistant dean for the business school, has served as its interim dean since August 2016. Albanese will oversee the academic affairs for the business school, including six master’s degrees and advanced graduate certificate options, adult accelerated degree programs, dual bachelor’s and master’s degree options and the post-baccalaureate pre-health course of study, in addition to the institutes and professional development opportunities the school offers. During his tenure at Manhattanville, Albanese introduced professional development workshops taught by several Manhattanville alumni along with a number of professors

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from the business school. Workshops offered include entrepreneurship, human resources, leadership, Microsoft office applications, nonprofit management and women’s leadership. Albanese also collaborated with the School of Education and School of Arts and Sciences to develop several joint and dual-degree programs. Albanese succeeds Anthony Davidson, who had held the post since 2011. Davidson currently serves as dean of the Fordham University School of Professional and Continuing Studies. Previously, Albanese worked for 12 years at New York University where he was the director of administration in the division of programs in business.

IONA APPOINTS WHEELER PROVOST, SENIOR VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Following an international search and review of more than 50 candidates, Iona College has appointed Darrell P. Wheeler as its new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Wheeler will begin his new position on July 1. “I am very honored to have this opportunity to work with members of the Iona College faculty, staff, students and alumni,” Wheeler said. “I look forward to being an active member of this community and working to ensure that Iona stimulates intellectual growth and positive impacts for our students, alumni and local and global communities.” Wheeler will come to Iona from The University at Albany, where he serves as dean of the School of Social

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Welfare and vice provost for public engagement. Wheeler previously held positions of interim provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at the University at Albany, dean and professor at Loyola University Chicago and associate dean for research and community partnerships at Hunter College School of Social Work. “I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Wheeler to Iona as our next chief academic officer, and I am confident he will demonstrate an immediate impact, inspiring and supporting Iona’s faculty and staff in enhancing existing academic and student life programs and launching new initiatives to continue the tremendous academic momentum at Iona,” said college President Joseph E. Nyre. “I am grateful to our faculty-led committee and all the members of the community who participated in the search process.” Wheeler earned a bachelor’s degree in sociolo�y from Cornell College, a master’s of social work degree in health and mental health from Howard University, a master’s of public health degree in health administration from the University of Pittsburgh and a doctoral degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh. Wheeler will succeed Iona’s provost and senior vice president for academic affairs Vincent J. Calluzzo, who will return to the faculty at Iona at the end of the academic year. Calluzzo served at Iona College for more than 35 years as a faculty member in the information systems department, dean of the School of Business and provost and senior vice president. — Aleesia Forni and Ryan Deffenbaugh

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ABOVE THE BAR AW AR D S A CALL FOR

NOMINATIONS Members of the Westchester business and legal communities are encouraged to nominate, pursuant to the criteria, one or more candidates for the following prestigious award categories:

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COUNTYWIDE AWARDS PROGRAM RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING WESTCHESTER ATTORNEYS JUDGED BY A PANEL TO BE THE MOST EXEMPLARY IN THE PROGRAM’S CATEGORIES.

Visit westfaironline.com/events for the nominating process. Each nomination should consist of a minimum of 200 words based on the criteria provided. Please submit your nomination and a copy of the nominee’s CV no later than April 20.

PACE SETTER AWARD: Candidate exemplifies overall excellence in professional and community work, prominence in the Westchester legal profession and fierce determination to being as good an attorney as possible. The highest award, the candidate must be well respected by peers and community. MOST SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS AWARD: Candidate is dedicated to one or more causes in the community as an active member or leader and has a significant history of pro bono legal or government service, which warrant praise and recognition by peers and community. LEADING CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY: Candidate must be experienced in the field of complex civil rights, including discrimination law while demonstrating successful outcomes for his/ her clients here in Westchester County. In addition, he or she must be well-respected for ethical representation of clients. LEADING ATTORNEY UNDER 40: Candidate under the age of 40 must be a prominent and respected attorney in his/her field, active in his/her community offering pro bono work, published in legal journals/newspaper and promises to be a leading legal player in the years to come. MOST PROMISING PACE LAW SCHOOL STUDENT: Candidate, in his/her third year, who through passion and enthusiasm for the law, high scholastic achievement and initiative and involvement in school and community activities, will be a promising member of the legal profession.

Without question winning the Above The Bar Award is one of the many highlights of my legal career, but its meaning is far greater. It celebrates the rule of law in our profession and it recognizes all lawyers who fight for the rights of others. — Tejash V. Sanchala, Above The Bar Award Recipient, Leading Labor & Employment Attorney PRESENTED BY

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