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state judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the town of Mount Pleasant that sought to make a $206 million construction project proposed

by Westchester Medical Center on its Valhalla campus subject to town zoning regulations and environmental review by town officials.

The town in June went to state Supreme Court in Westchester to challenge a decision by Westchester County Health Care Corp., which operates the 652-bed hospital, to proceed with a 260,000-squarefoot development as the only agency involved in the state’s required environmental review of the project. Hospital officials at the same time declared the

project would have no significant environmental impact without preparing the voluminous environmental impact statement commonly required of large development projects

by Westchester municipalities.

The hospital instead prepared a shorter environmental assessment form, avoiding the protracted and costly review and series of public hearings that would have been required by the town of Mount Pleasant.

The project, to be developed by Fareri Associates LP in Greenwich, includes a new ambulatory care pavilion and seven-story hospital addition.

WMC in its project application to the state Health Department said the ambulatory care building will allow the hospital to focus its outpatient car at one pavilion to create a more efficient environment » WMC, page 6

Parker Gyokeres, a Middletown-based drone operator, demonstrates his drone technology. Photo by Bob Rozycki

In Ossining, an opera house is a community investment target

BY JOHN GOLDEN jgolden@westfairinc.com

OSSINING RESIDENTS DENNIS KIRBY AND WAYNE SPECTOR share a vision for their village’s historic downtown and its long-awaited revitalization.

Co-founders of Grow Ossining, a community investment initiative that last year raised $10,000 in seed money from 100 local

residents and business owners to launch what was then a still unformed commercial venture, the men have anchored their vision in a 19th-century brick building that stands at the corner of downtown Central Avenue and Brandreth Street, just around the corner from Ossining’s faded Main Street retail corridor.

A three-level commercial » OSSINING, page 1

An artist’s rendering of the proposed Olive Opera House.

Biz FAA floats drone regulations

Proposals lauded by region’s operators, aerospace officials

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eal estate, land surveying, cinematography, journalism, agriculture and construction are just some of the industry sectors that are likely to be influenced by the recently proposed regulations drafted by the Federal Aviation Administration for unmanned aircraft systems, familiarly known as drones.

The FAA has predicted that investments in the U.S. drone industry over the next 10 years could top $89 billion, and that in roughly five years there will be approximately 7,500 unmanned aerial vehicles roaming the country.

On Feb. 15, the FAA unveiled a longawaited list outlining proposed limitations and requirements on multirotor machines and who can operate them. A public comment period is open until April 24.

It is unclear when the proposed rules will be finalized.

Proposal overview

Some of the requirements for individuals looking to operate unmanned aircraft systems: • Be at least 17 years old.

• Pass an aeronautical knowledge test every two years.

• Obtain an unmanned aircraft operator certificate with a small unmanned aircraft systems rating.

Some of the proposed limits on flying unmanned aircraft systems include: • Aircraft must weigh less than 55 pounds.

• The aircraft must remain in the operator’s view unaided by any device except corrective lenses.

• Aircraft may only be flown during daylight hours.

• An aircraft’s speed cannot exceed 100 miles per hour, and the craft cannot fly higher than 500 feet above ground level.

• FAA airworthiness certification is not required for the aircraft, but an operator must conduct a preflight inspection.

Delayed process

The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 charged the federal agency with finding a way to safely integrate drone use into the national airspace system by September 2015, with rule proposals completed by August 2014. However, a report presented to the U.S. House of Representatives’ subcommittee on aviation in December said that “unique challenges” have caused numerous delays, according to the report’s author, Department of Transportation Assistant

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Publisher Dee DelBello Associate Publisher Anne Jordan Managing Editor Bob Rozycki Westchester County Bureau Chief John Golden One of Gyokeres’ drones. Photo by Bob Rozycki

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Some of the challenges highlighted in the report include developing collisionpreventing technology capable of detecting nearby drones, creating minimum-performance standards for operators and restructuring oversight of the national aerospace system.

In the meantime, the FAA has been issuing two kinds of certificates for unmanned aerial vehicle usage on a case-by-case basis.

One type of waiver is for people in federal, state or local agencies, and the other is for the private sector. According to Hampton’s report to the subcommittee, there have been 300 active public certificates issued and 20 in the private sector.

Local reaction

Parker Gyokeres, a Middletown-based drone operator, said the proposed regulations are “not overly onerous and yet require owners to be trained to a standard,” which he added was an “intelligent” move by the FAA. Gyokeres, who retired from the Air Force in October after 22 years of service, is among many entrepreneurs looking to monetize the building, selling and use of drones. Gyokeres, among others, had feared the federal agency would over-regulate the industry, a move that he said would have put him out of business.

Gyokeres started his company, Propellerheads Aerial Photography, more than two years ago and since then it has grown significantly, he said. During the summer he will do between 15 and 20 drone photo jobs a month and about five to 10 video gigs during the same period. For

drone photography, Gyokeres said on average he will charge $400. He said video taken with his drones can range anywhere from $1,500 to $3,500.

Last summer, Gyokeres helped document U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney’s wedding in Cold Spring. Gyokeres’ technology was featured in the “Vows” column of The New York Times.

“We were really concerned that the FAA was going to come down like a ton of bricks on us,” Gyokeres said. But instead, “the proposed rules that they have now are quite intelligent. (FAA officials) understand the risk we pose, which is quite low,” he said.

And this is the general stance that many have inferred from the FAA. In a statement, Michael Huerta, an FAA administrator, said the rules were written with flexibility in mind. “We want to maintain today’s outstanding level of aviation safety without placing an undue regulatory burden on an emerging industry.”

Peter Scherrer, Westchester County Airport manager, said the proposed regulations were a positive first step.

“The FAA’s rules are a good start and (are) going to be constantly evolving with drones,” he said.

The airport has recently faced instances of drones encroaching on its airspace. This was the top priority for Scherrer, but he said the aeronautical knowledge test that will be required of drone operators will be integral to teaching them how and where to safely fly their aircraft.

“It can be a dangerous device if not operated properly,” he said, but the FAA rules are a “good first step of identifying what (drones) are capable of doing.”

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Mall operator rejects $22.4B takeover bid

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wo of the largest retail mall owners and operators in the nation and metropolitan New York, with seven shopping centers between them in Westchester and Rockland counties and Fairfield County, Conn., have clashed this month over an unsolicited bid by one to acquire the other.

Directors of The Macerich Co., headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., on March 17 rejected a March 9 proposal by Simon Property Group Inc., based in Indianapolis, to acquire Macerich for $91 per share, with half payable in cash and half in shares of Simon common stock. The proposed deal was valued by Simon at $22.4 billion, including the assumption of Macerich’s approximately $6.4 billion in outstanding debt.

Simon also announced it had reached an agreement in principle to sell selected Macerich assets to General Growth Properties Inc., a Chicago-based real estate investment trust and the developer of a planned 700,000-square-foot retail center in Norwalk, Conn.

But Macerich directors unanimously rejected Simon’s bid, saying it substantially

undervalued Macerich and was not in the best interests of the company and its stockholders.

The California-based real estate investment trust owns 51 million square feet of property in 51 regional shopping centers.

In Yonkers, Macerich led the $250 million renovation of Cross County Shopping Center and manages the 59-year-old open-air mall for Brooks Shopping Centers LLC. In Connecticut, it owns and operates Danbury Fair, the state’s second-largest shopping mall.

Among factors cited by Macerich in a statement announcing its decision, the board said it found significant obstacles to closing the deal proposed by Simon “due to serious questions arising under applicable state and federal law, including those raised

by Simon Property Group’s stock accumulation and other issues.” Simon in mid-November reported its 3.6 percent investment in Macerich, equivalent to 5.71 million shares.

Macerich directors also said they believe that Simon Property’s partnership with General Growth Properties “is stockholderunfriendly and raises questions of legality.”

Macerich Chairman and CEO Arthur Coppola said the company over the last two years has sold lower-quality malls to fund

its development pipeline. Over the next five years, the company plans to spend $400 million to $500 million annually on development and redevelopment projects to further transform its assets portfolio and “deliver industry-leading growth and significantly greater value to Macerich stockholders than Simon’s proposal,” Coppola said.

When rejecting its competitor’s proposal, Macerich directors also unanimously approved governance changes designed to protect the company from “coercive takeover attempts.” The Simon company on March 12 notified Macerich that it was considering nominating five dissident candidates for election to its takeover target’s board at Macerich’s annual stockholders meeting.

Pointing to Simon’s agreement with GGP to sell certain Macerich assets, directors said they believe that partnership “raises serious antitrust concerns as it is a concerted effort by the two largest companies in the industry to acquire the number three company. As a result, the board believes it is vital to take proactive measures to protect stockholder value and prevent the accumulation of stock by any group that might seek to force the sale of the company.”

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Cross County Shopping Center in Yonkers, managed by The Macerich Co. File photo

pany’s purchase bid, David Simon, chairman and CEO of Simon Property Group, said Macerich’s decision “is based on a rosy view of its future prospects.” He urged Macerich shareholders to compare Macerich’s performance history with Simon’s “long track record of delivering industry-leading results that have outpaced Macerich in virtually every operating and financial category.”

“Given this extreme, scorched-earth response, Macerich shareholders should scrutinize the actions and motives of the Macerich board,” Simon said.

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nown to shoppers in the tristate area as one of the faces of Fairway Market, Dan Glickberg is rebranding himself as a food consultant, investor and TV personality.

Glickberg, who grew up in Irvington, still — though less often now — gets recognized for being a fixture at the stores and for starring in the chain’s commercials from the age of 24.

He’s back on the air representing himself as an investor on a new Food Network show, “Food Fortunes,” which is like “Shark Tank” for the food industry. He and a panel of judges have the opportunity to put their money into food companies.

Doing the show, Glickberg said, is part of his effort to “shed the stigma” of Fairway, which he left in 2013. “It’s something I’m trying to grow out of,” he said. “Hopefully this show will help people recognize me as someone who’s involved in the food industry.”

Now 31, Gickberg lives in Manhattan and runs a food consulting, venture capital and media appearance business. With the name Dan Glickberg Food, it’s unmistakably his own.

Glickberg was the fourth generation of his family to work at Fairway, which started in the 1930s as a produce stand run by his great-grandfather on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. It grew to be a supermarket chain with 15 grocery stores and 3 wine and spirits shops locations in Pelham Manor, Stamford, New York City, Long Island and New Jersey.

Glickberg’s father, Howard, brought in two partners, who were later bought out by

Metro Tower STAMFORD, CT Sterling Equity Partners, a private equity firm in Westport, Conn., when it acquired a majority stake in the company in 2008.

Fairway went public in 2013, a week or two after Glickberg left the company. Fairway announced his father’s retirement in December, although he still sits on the company board.

Glickberg said he worked in every department at Fairway, from the bottom up, since he was a kid. He joined full time after graduating from Trinity College in 2005, where he studied creative writing.

“It’s not your typical business background,” he said of his major, adding that it helped with critical thinking and media relations. Glickberg became vice president of Fairway and held the position for about eight years.

Learning about the supermarket industry and how to run a company gives him a “competitive edge” in his current business, he said. Not many other people in his field have worked in supermarkets as long as he has, especially not one as “dynamic” as Fairway, he said.

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It gives me a leg up on a lot of companies that are competitors.”

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and streamline patient care.

Mount Pleasant town attorney Darius Chafizadeh, of Harris Beach PLLC in White Plains, in the court complaint said the hospital was moving on the project without any meaningful environmental review and attempting an “end-run” around the town’s zoning code and the State Environmental Quality Review Act. In his Feb. 27 decision, though,

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building that once housed a garment factory’s rows of sewing machines and is occupied by upholstery and embroidery shops on the ground floor and artist lofts upstairs, it originally was the Olive Opera House. Built in 1874, it replaced the first, gaslight-illumined opera hall that opened in 1865 on the site and was destroyed by fire nine years later. Kirby and Spector think a restored Olive Opera House, with a downstairs restaurant and catering business that profits from serving arts audiences and wedding and party guests at a nonprofit performing arts and events center upstairs, could be the cultural “sparkplug” that Spector said is needed to draw restaurateurs, other entrepreneurs and visitors to their riverfront village.

“Ossining needs something,” said Spector, a partner at Cohn & Spector Esqs. in White Plains and attorney for the town of Ossining. “Pleasantville has the Burns Center.

Tarrytown has the Music Hall. Port Chester has the Capitol” theater. “Ossining needs something to bring people in. We think this is that something.”

Already, the Westchester Collaborative Theater, a nonprofit performing group in Ossining that includes playwrights, actors and directors in its ranks, has expressed interest in making the Olive Opera House its new downtown home.

“Restorations of opera houses seem to a trend nationwide,” Spector said.

That a spark is needed to reanimate the commercial heart of the village was evident in a walk up and down Main Street in search of a coffee shop just after 6 p.m. on a recent weekday. Kirby and Spector stopped at the doors of a few cafes and restaurants on the street; all were closed. At last we found an open door and cups of coffee at a Main Street bar popular with Ossining’s Hispanic residents. The quiet downtown showed no signs of an after-work social life for the millennials, empty nesters and other downtown dwellers that the village aims to attract.

“The government can’t do it alone,” said

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Acting Supreme Court Justice Robert A. Neary agreed with WMC attorney Jordy Rabinowitz’s argument that the hospital project was exempt from town authority when a “balancing of public interests” test was applied to the dispute between the town and the public benefit corporation that owns the hospital.

Rabinowitz cited a 1988 ruling by the state Court of Appeals that sets certain factors to be weighed to determine whether local zoning laws apply in such conflicts.

The appeals court case involved an inter-

Kirby, a semi-retired human resources executive and former facilities manager at PepsiCo Inc. who serves on the town of Ossining planning board. “And the government even has problems when partnering with people” in the public-private partnerships that Ossining and Westchester communities have turned to in recent years to stimulate economic redevelopment.

Government is not involved in the community investment fund, for which Kirby and Spector have formed Grow Ossining Management LLC. (The limited liability company will be a partner in the Grow Ossining limited partnership whose formation is expected to be completed this spring.)

“We’re keeping politics out of this,” said Spector. “It really is a grassroots effort.”

As requested by the current owner of the Central Avenue building, Kirby and Spector developed a detailed three-year business plan for the community-based enterprise.

Total building acquisition costs have been estimated at approximately $1 million, while renovations needed to convert the space for restaurant and performance and event uses have been estimated at $1.55 million. Kirby and Spector have made a $975,000 purchase offer for the building where long-departed vaudeville troupers have left their names on a cellar wall, but said a final sale price is being negotiated.

In late February, Grow Ossining’s prime movers raised the $50,000 required by the building owner as a refundable deposit on the pending purchase. As of March 18, Grow Ossining had raised slightly more than $60,000 toward its goal.

“It was a lot harder to raise the $10,000 than it was to raise the $60,000,” Spector said. Before the Olive Opera House became the focus of the community effort, “They had nothing to grasp. It opened the proverbial door” for local investment. “It’s almost like before we were all dressed up with nowhere to go, and now we have a party to go to.”

But before any parties can be held at a new Olive Opera Hall, Grow Ossining must raise at least $300,000 by June 15 in order to sign a formal contact for the deal. The

governmental dispute in which the city of Rochester claimed the expansion of an airport owned by Monroe County was subject to city zoning regulations.

Based on that public-interest balancing test, Neary said the hospital is exempt from local zoning and permit law and may proceed with the project without land use oversight from the town.

The judge noted the proposed ambulatory care facility would simply improve upon a service already provided in a smaller building on the Grasslands campus. He

said the “overwhelming majority” of the new space, which includes shell space for future use in the planned tower addition, will be used by the hospital itself. The project is on “a well-established and properly developed site where the county has operated a hospital for many years,” he added.

The town on March 10 notified the court it plans to appeal the decision. Chafizadeh could not be reached for comment.

The project’s construction schedule was not available from Westchester Medical Center.

Grow Ossining co-founders Wayne Spector, left, and Dennis Kirby in front of the former Olive Opera House. Photo by John Golden

co-founders said they must raise a total of $1 million by Feb. 29.

The co-founders want to attract 500 investors “with skin in the game,” said Spector.

He said he expects investors to contribute $2,000 to $3,000 on average and $25,000 to $30,000 on the high end. Investment units in the limited partnership will be priced at $250, he said.

“Like any other investment, there is risk, but the risk is going to be minimal,” Spector said.

To limit the partnership’s regulatory filing requirements, investments in the Ossining project can be made only by New York state residents, said Kirby.

For investors, “The locavesting concept, this is something that you can actually reach out and touch. Back when this opera house was built, that’s how investment worked.”

Spector said he thinks the Olive Opera House venture, “if it does take off, has the ability to change the paradigm — how people look at this village. I think it could become a model for other struggling downtowns that have communities as engaged as we are.”

The co-founders said Grow Ossining could pursue other investment ventures in the future, such as a downtown business incubator.

“We’re walking before we run,” said Kirby.

“But if this project is successful, that would be the beginning.”

Join us, construction reps urge Hudson Valley students faces a chronic labor shortage, according Executive Ed Day. And pursuing a career in County, where site work has begun. The to the Construction Industry Council of a skilled trade does not rule out one’s pur- entire $1.1 billion, mixed-use Adelaar develjgolden@westfairinc.com Westchester and Hudson Valley. Council suit of a college education. “Even if you have opment on the 1,700-acre site of the former nion workers and officials from the spokespersons cited recent figures from a trade, you need to have the education that Concord Resort Hotel is expected to create Hudson Valley’s building trades the U.S. Department of Labor that project a supports it” in areas such as marketing and 3,000 construction jobs for union members working under a project labor agreement. and construction industry deliv- current national shortfall of 250,000 skilled accounting, he said.

“I’ve been in the business for 24 years,” For masons in the roughly 300-memered a common message to hundreds of trade workers, a workforce shortage expectber Local 5 of the International Union of said Clifford, “and I’ve been hearing about high school juniors and seniors trying their ed to climb to 2.4 million by 2018.

From January 2014 through the first Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers based casinos for 24 years. … It’s finally happenhands at job skills and computer-simulated crane and paint-spray operations at month of this year, the construction indus- in Newburgh, “This year is looking good,” ing.”

Local 5’s membership ranks reflect try in New York added 13,100 jobs statewide, said Peter Clifford, the local’s vice chairman Rockland Community College recently. another shortage common to the construc“You can have a great life and make a 4.3 percent increase, with 317,200 work- and field representative.

Local 5 members have been doing tion trades — a lack of female workers. The a good living in the construction trades,” ers employed on construction projects in said Sam Fratto, business manager of cold and stormy January, according to the concrete work for the Tappan Zee Bridge local has none, said Erik Cantamessa, a International Brotherhood of Electrical state Department of Labor. State officials replacement project. There is work too at “a masonry building construction teacher at Workers Local 363 in Harriman. “We want reported the seven-county Hudson Valley couple colleges” in the seven-county region the BOCES Tech Center in Yorktown Heights.

Cantamessa watched smiling as his star region had 43,300 jobs in construction, covered by the local, Clifford said. At the you and we need you guys.”

With construction projects reviving in natural resources and mining in January, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, a build- student, Justine Coapman, impressed vetthe region and nationwide in the wake adding 2,700 jobs from a year ago, a 6.7 ing renovations project and construction of eran bricklayers with her skill and speed Chubb - 153044 Ship Info: Westchester Business Journal Publication: Westchester Business Journal new cadet barracks have provided employ- at wielding a cement-laden trowel and of the recession that sent unemployment percent increase.

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Bitcoin adoption modest in region

BY AARON PELC apelc@westfairinc.com

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he growth of bitcoin, the virtual currency, as an accepted form of payment in Westchester and Fairfield counties has been sluggish in the last year.

The Business Journal reported in June that Straub Auto Repairs in Hastings-onHudson became one of the first businesses to accept bitcoins from customers in the region through fund transfers with smartphones or tablets. Since then, only two businesses — Brennan’s by the Beach restaurant in Stamford and Archie’s Auto, a repair shop in Danbury — have started accepting the digital money, according to CoinMap, an online map of brick-and-mortar stores that take bitcoins. Those additions bring the total number of bitcoin-accepting businesses in the two counties to eight, according to CoinMap. “It’s not too surprising,” said Thomas Straub, a student at St. John’s University School of Law in Queens who convinced his father to accept bitcoin at his Westchester shop, Straub Auto Repairs. “It’s growth, but it’ll pick up I hope.”

Straub is a bitcoin “miner” — someone who lends their computer hardware to the cause of keeping track of all the transactions completed with the currency, which has

no central bank or issuing authority. As a reward for this computational heavy lifting, miners receive bitcoins, which can be converted to dollars via online exchanges.

Since the business began accepting bitcoins last year, Straub Auto has only had one customer pay with them.

“The secretary at the shop actually called me and said, ‘We just had someone pay!’”

Straub said. “They were all excited, and the whole process was relatively painless.”

The modest bitcoin activity in retail mirrors national statistics.

CoinDesk, a news and analysis website covering bitcoin and other digital currencies, reported in January that the rate of bitcoin adoption by merchants slowed in 2014, from 16,800 new businesses accepting the currency in the first quarter to 6,000 in the fourth quarter.

But there are encouraging signs for bitcoin’s proponents.

While Straub Auto Repairs saw a business opportunity, Archie’s Auto in Danbury started accepting bitcoins in response to demand.

Straub and his father cited the potential to draw from a unique customer base — bitcoin holders in need of auto repairs — as one of the reasons for getting the shop on board with the currency. That customer base led

Source: CoinDesk

Archie’s to accept bitcoins.

Eda Fieschi, who owns the Danbury shop with her husband, decided to implement a bitcoin payment system after getting a request from a customer who was a college student. Since the shop started taking the currency in September, it has had six customers pay in bitcoins, all students

from nearby Western Connecticut State University, Fieschi said.

She attributed the lack of bitcoin’s adoption by businesses in the suburbs to hesitancy that comes with new technology as well as a lack of publicity.

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Housing discrimination is not a byproduct of the market

ast week I attended a breakfast by the Westchester County Association featuring Michael Kaplowitz, chairman of the county Board of Legislators. He is rightly praised for restoring a sense of comity and bipartisanship to county government. But asked about the growing housing burden on county citizens and failure of the county to meet the need for affordable housing, he noted that New York is a home-rule state, granting zoning powers to the municipalities with which he had no desire to interfere.

A few months ago, I had a conversation with a county housing employee who used another line of reasoning to oppose the federal consent decree requiring the county to build 750 units of affordable housing. The federal court ordered the housing to be built in 31 of the county’s municipalities that are less than 3 percent black and 7 percent Hispanic.

The county employee used a car analogy to advance his argument.

“My car broke down last week and I have to get a new one,” he said.

“But I can’t afford a BMW so I have to buy a cheaper car. If I can’t afford a house in Rye, then I have to buy in Port Chester or Yonkers.

That’s America.”

On its face the argument seems reasonable and consistent with market economics.

Why should the government — especially the federal government — force BMW, or Rye, to build a cheaper product, especially when New York is a home-rule state where municipalities have control over local zoning? But that’s exactly where the argument breaks down.

Zoning is a political, and not an economic, act. In a free market, the market determines what is built based upon consumer demand.

In Rye, you can only afford to buy a BMW-level house because land use is pretty much limited to single-family houses. If Rye zoned an acre for 30 apartments, you can bet the farm they would be built. These Westchester communities, however, have planning and zoning boards with the police power to exclude anything but 3,000-square-foot houses on one acre, and they do. That is the problem.

The market demand today is for rental apartments. Zoning policy in many of the overwhelmingly white areas prohibits affordable rental housing, leading to what housing experts call “exclusionary “ or “snob zoning.”

This is illegal in nearby states — New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts — which unlike New York have state laws promoting affordable housing.

Westchester municipalities not only discriminate against lower-income working people when they eliminate apartments, their zoning has what these experts also call a “disparate impact” on minorities, whose median

incomes are about half that of whites. In reality, just over half of all of the affordable units produced by the consent decree are going to whites — less than a third to blacks and the rest to Hispanics.

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the majority of residents were black and Hispanic. Until the federal consent decree, Westchester also concentrated its affordable housing in low-income, high-poverty areas, thus furthering segregation.

While some white communities have stepped up to the plate to produce affordable housing, many continue to act like monopolies, restricting use of land to keep property values as high as possible for their own residents while harming the greater Westchester community.

homebuying is not unique to Westchester’s affluent communities. The National Community Reinvestment Coalition has cited federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2013 showing that upper-income blacks were 2.3 times more likely than whites to be denied conventional mortgage loans nationwide. Upper-income Hispanics were 1.8 times more likely to be denied loans.

Exclusionary zoning isn’t the only contributor to discrimination. Another report from a respected national organization looked at the location of Low Income Housing Tax Credit properties. Ninety percent of all affordable housing in this country is built using this program, which is administered at the federal level by the IRS. Since program inception, 71 percent of such developments were in high poverty areas — 77 percent in areas where

Alexander Roberts is executive director of the fair housing group Community Innovations Inc., headquartered in White Plains. He examines demographics in Westchester County in a monthly column for the Business Journal. Contact him at aroberts@chigrants.org or 914-683-1010.

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ketball in Manhattan, another player, who is an agent, recognized him and later told him about the opportunity to be on “Food Fortunes.”

In September, Glickberg shot an episode near Los Angeles that was picked up by the Food Network. He filmed eight episodes over two weeks at the end of January. He said it was fulfilling to be recognized for his new career.

“I think it’s kind of a natural progression for me. I can kind of step out into the spotlight on my own,” he said. “It’s something that’s gratifying, being able to go from one successful venture to going to my own successful venture.”

Making quick decisions on the show didn’t faze Glickberg. Neither does being on the young side in the investing world.

“Since I’ve been 22 years old I’ve always been comfortable being by far the youngest person in the room, so that’s not something really that I think about,” Glickberg said. “I think when I was really young, 23, 24, I had a little bit of a chip on my shoulder, because everybody would just call me the kid. At this point, with my history and my success in business, I really don’t think age really plays into it.”

In the year after leaving Fairway, Glickberg said he met with people in the industry that are investing to learn more about what they do. He knows “there’s a ton of risk” making investments, that things don’t always go according to plan. He uses some of the tips from his meetings and his lifelong background in food to make investments, and tries to go in with confidence.

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about it,” she said, comparing the use of bitcoins now to the use of Facebook a decade ago. Back then, it was rare for businesses to use Facebook for marketing, Fieschi said, but now it is basically a requirement for a company to have a Facebook page.

Straub agreed, tying adoption rates to familiarity with the technology.

“I think the issue is the merchants not understanding how they can take it, and a lot of them are worried about the exchange risk if they’ve even heard of it at all,” he said.

Bitcoins’ value in dollars has surged and dropped dramatically in response to major coverage by mainstream media, but volatility risk for retailers can be eliminated with software that can instantly convert bitcoins to dollars at the time of transaction.

Straub said adoption by major retailers

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“I’m pretty well-versed in understanding what customers want and what consumers want to buy,” he said. “It’s really about using what I learned in food stores and applying that.”

When judging whether to invest in a company, Glickberg said he considers a product’s taste, its sales potential and whether the company’s financials are solid. He said entrepreneurs that are pitching should show their personality, engage investors and understand their company’s valuation. He invests in early stage companies with up to $10 million in revenue.

The best pitch he saw on “Food Fortunes,” he said, was from a San Diego-based breakfast company called Earnest Eats, which was one of two investments he made on the first episode.

Glickberg said health food in general has been a trend for the better part of a decade, and now protein in breakfast is a growing trend, along with renewable protein sources like crickets.

“Over the next five years the consumer will become more comfortable with it,” he said about cricket protein.

With filming completed and the show on air, Glickberg said he’s working with the companies he’s invested in — one in the tech industry and the rest in food. He was secretive about the specifics.

Glickberg hasn’t completely left behind his Fairway past. “I’m leveraging some of my pre-existing relationships to get companies into stores, into the supply chain,” he said.

Occasionally he’ll receive an email from a company that wants to be on Fairway’s shelves, and he redirects them to the new owners. He’s focused on Dan Glickberg Food.

“I’m running my own company, which is really where I want to be right now,” Glickberg said.

could help set an example.

Microsoft, Dell, Dish Network and Expedia are among the companies that now take bitcoin payments in some capacity.

“Hopefully those companies take the lead and then smaller businesses will be more inclined,” Straub said.

CoinDesk in its report forecast that the number of merchants accepting bitcoin will grow to more than 140,000 this year. The report also noted a record-setting amount of venture capital invested in bitcoin startups in the fourth quarter — $130 million, more than double the $64 million raised in the third quarter.

Straub painted a picture of the financial future if bitcoins are propelled into the mainstream, describing the logos of accepted payment methods found on storefronts or online checkout pages. “I think you’ll see MasterCard, American Express and then bitcoin,” he said.

INBRIEF WANTED: DEVELOPER FOR HISTORIC BANK The village of Ossining is seeking a private developer to work with in renovating a downtown architectural landmark, the former Ossining Bank for Savings, for new uses for both village residents and visitors.

Village officials have issued a request for proposals from qualified developers to redevelop the vacant 5,200-square-foot property at 200 Main St. in either a private venture or public-private partnership. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Beaux Arts building was constructed in 1908 and operated as a bank for the next 75 years.

The building, on a 6,100-sqauare-foot parcel at the intersection of Main Street and Route 9, was donated to the village in 2003.

Ossining Mayor Victoria Gearity in a press release called the prominently sited building “the gateway to our downtown. The business or organization that breathes life into the historic Ossining Bank for Savings will be a powerful force in the revitalization of our Main Street.”

Officials said the village seeks a developer with a good track record, sound financial

backing, and commitment to implementing creative, quality development in a timely manner.

The RFP for the property is available online at villageofossining.org. Responses are due by 4:30 p.m. May 15.

“Ossining is arguably the highest return on investment in Westchester for business owners and residents alike,” said Ingrid Richards, Ossining’s manager of downtown and economic development, in the announcement. “We are focused on equitable community development and strive to create a sustainable foundation for retail business and a local marketplace.”

For more information or to schedule a walk-through of the 200 Main St. building, developers should contact Richards at irichards@villageofossining.org or 914-941-3554.

The IDA approved the $6 million renovation of the building, proposed by Post Road Associates LLC, in June. According to county officials, the IDA partnered with developer Paul Guillaro, president and CEO of White Plains-based Unicorn Contracting Corp. and general partner of Post Road Associates, on the adaptive reuse project.

The developer received $329,250 in tax incentives, consisting of a $251,250 sales tax exemption and a $78,000 mortgage recording tax exemption, from the IDA. Board members at the meeting in June said they expected the project to create 50 construction jobs and 200 permanent jobs.

Construction started in the fall on the building, which formerly held the regional office of the attorney general.

IDA OKS HOSPITAL’S LEASE OF RENOVATED BUILDING

NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville appointed Dr. William Macaulay as director of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.

Macaulay, of Bronxville, will oversee care at the Joint Replacement Center at NewYorkPresbyterian/Lawrence, as well as other orthopedic surgery programs. According to a statement released by the hospital, he leads an expansion of orthopedics programs that began recently with the recruitment of several surgeons in various orthopedic subspecialties.

White Plains Hospital was given the goahead March 12 by the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency to lease a four-story building at 101 E. Post Road to use as office space.

The hospital will relocate 150 administrative workers into the 50,000-square-foot building on the corner of Cromwell Place.

James Coleman, executive director of the IDA, said hospital officials hope to move in this spring.

The NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System, based in New York City, acquired Bronxville’s Lawrence Hospital last year.

Macaulay will perform surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. He will see patients in Bronxville, Tarrytown and Manhattan.

“He is a recognized leader in hip and knee replacement and has been a valued member of our department for many years,” said Dr. William Levine, orthopedic surgeonin-chief of NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, in a statement.

Macaulay is the director of the Center for Hip & Knee Replacement and co-chief of the division of hip and knee reconstruction at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/ Columbia University Medical Center. At Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, he is a professor of clinical orthopedic surgery and director of the clinical hip and knee fellowship.

“Our goal will be to enhance the already amazing care provided by NewYorkPresbyterian/Lawrence orthopedic surgeons by blending world-class surgeons and stateof the-art technology with the community feel of this Bronxville treasure,” Macaulay said. “We want residents to have the best of both worlds close to their homes.”

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INBRIEF LIFE TIME FITNESS TO BE BOUGHT FOR $4B

Life Time Fitness in Harrison. File photo

Life Time Fitness Inc. could be acquired in a deal valued at more than $4 billion later this year.

The Minnesota-based company on March

16 announced it has entered into a “definitive merger agreement” with Los Angelesbased private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners and global private investment firm TPG. The company announcement said Life Time’s board of directors unanimously approved the purchase deal and recommended that the company’s shareholders vote in favor of the transaction.

Life Time Fitness, a publicly traded company, opened its first Westchester location last year in Harrison at 1 Westchester Park Drive. The 206,000-square-foot fitness center was built for more than $50 million and replaced a building once occupied by the Gannett-owned newspaper The Journal News. The company operates 114 centers in the U.S. and Canada, with two in New York.

Other key investors in the company include LNK Partners and Bahram Akradi, Life Time chairman, president and CEO, who will remain in his role and has committed to

make a rollover investment of $125 million in Life Time common stock, according to the company announcement.

Investors will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Life Time Fitness common stock for $72.10 per share in cash. The company’s closing share price was $41.60 on Aug. 22, days before it announced it had begun the process to explore a potential conversion of real estate assets into a real estate investment trust.

The merger is subject to approval from Life Time’s shareholders and other customary closing conditions. The company said the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2015.

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR ‘40 UNDER 40’ AWARDS The Business Council of Westchester is accepting nominations for Westchester’s annual Rising Stars, or “40 under 40,” awards. The

Business Council, a business advocacy and membership organization, models the awards after the national Forty Under Forty business recognition program.

“Rising Stars continues to grow and remains a vital program as we look to recognize the future leaders in Westchester County,” Marsha Gordon, president and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester, said in a statement.

Award recipients represent diverse industries, including financial services, construction, real estate, education, health care, biotechnology, information technology, retail, not-for-profit and more.

Anyone older than 21 who works in Westchester and is younger than 40 years old as of June 30 is eligible for consideration as a Rising Star. The nominator must describe the nominee’s professional, entrepreneurial and/or personal accomplishments and leadership qualities. Nominees are asked about lessons learned, strengths and long-term goals. The deadline for nominations is April 7.

A 10-person steering committee, chaired by Maria Bronzi of Altium Wealth Management, will select the honorees based on professional accomplishments, demonstrated leadership qualities and professional and/or business affiliations. The awards ceremony will be held in June.

Those interested can make nominations on westchesterny.org. For more information, contact Alison Calvert at The Business Council by phone, 914-948-2110, or by email, acalvert@westchesterny.org.

CNR OFFERS MASTER’S IN ORANGE COUNTY Beginning in the fall, The College of New Rochelle will offer its Master’s in Public Administration program at John S. Burke Catholic High School in Goshen.

The schools created the partnership to offer college degree program opportunities to communities in Orange County.

“We are thankful for this opportunity to expand the reach of our school to serve our broader community in partnership with The College of New Rochelle to help aspiring students attain an advanced degree,” said John Dolan, principal of Burke Catholic High School, in a statement released by the college. “This co-sponsored program represents the first of its kind in Orange County.”

Malcolm Oliver, a public administration professor, chairs the master’s program, a 36-credit multidisciplinary curriculum.

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management, budgeting and finance and program evaluation.

An information session about the MPA program will be held at 6 p.m. April 16 at the high school, 80 Fletcher St. in Goshen.

More information is available by contacting Dan Potocki at 914-654-5803 or dpotocki@cnr.edu.

STORE TAKING APPS FOR NATIONAL CONTEST A national competition designed to showcase innovative products for women and their families began earlier this month, and a retail store in White Plains is one of four New York locations taking applications.

InnovateHER, the contest launched by the U.S. Small Business Administration, is aimed at supporting entrepreneurs who “develop products, services and technologies that support women as they deal with the challenges of work and home,” according to a statement released by the SBA. Products should have fill a need in the marketplace and have the potential for commercialization, the SBA said.

The SBA’s website lists two examples of potential products that could be submitted: a website listing local child care providers and a tool to have fresh, healthy ingredients mailed to your door.

The Microsoft Store in The Westchester shopping center on 125 Westchester Ave. in White Plains is taking application forms and copies of participants’ business models from those who wish to partake in the challenge. Other locations in New York include the Queens Economic Development Corp. in Kew Gardens and Microsoft stores in Garden City and Huntington Station.

One winner will be chosen from each location around the country, and 10 ideas will be picked to be finalists and present their products to a panel of judges in Washington, D.C., this May. The top three awards total $30,000 in prize money.

THE WESTCHESTER BANK PROMOTES VITALE TO VP The Westchester Bank has promoted Michael Vitale to vice president for commercial lending, the bank announced on March 9.

Vitale, of White Plains, has worked at The Westchester Bank since 2010 and most recently served as assistant vice president for commercial lending. In his role, he will be responsible for growing new loan activity while managing a loan portfolio in excess of $150 million, the White Plainsbased bank reported.

“His lending expertise, great work ethic and people skills make him a valued member of our loan team,” John M. Tolomer, the bank’s president and CEO, said in a statement. “I fully expect Mike to play an important role in achieving our 2015 goals.”

Prior to joining The Westchester Bank, Vitale was a senior credit analyst at JPMorgan Chase Bank’s middle-market commercial lending group.

“As a lifelong Westchester resident, I have a great appreciation of the special community in which we live and serve,” Vitale said.

“It has also afforded me a unique perspective of the marketplace and the specialized banking needs of our local businesses.”

The Westchester Bank is headquartered at 12 Water St., White Plains, and has four branch locations throughout the county.

Plans for further branch expansion are under development, according to the bank’s announcement.

PHOENIX HOUSE REHAB CENTER TO CLOSE A teen drug counseling and treatment center in Shrub Oak will close its doors in June and lay off 56 employees, according to a notice filed with the state Department of Labor.

The Phoenix House Academy on Stoney Street serves youths between the ages of 14 and 20 through drug and alcohol counseling and therapies, while providing on-site high school credits as well as vocational programs and classes.

The facility is expected to close June 3, the state notice said.

A spokesperson for Phoenix House could not immediately be reached for comment.

Phoenix House, the nonprofit operator of the center, has facilities and addiction treatment programs in nine states and Washington, D.C. In New York state, Phoenix House has 19 other locations, according to its website.

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One of the biggest hurdles for entrepreneurs is getting new innovative products before people who can actually decide whether or not to buy them. Now, health tech entrepreneurs, developers, and startups can get some face time with real decision makers at the first-ever Face Time for Entrepreneurs, which will take place at Health Tech ’15, the Westchester County Association-sponsored conference that reflects Westchester County’s status as a growing hub of health and technology-related innovation in New York and nationwide.

Hear from the experts—and maybe make a sale! Visit healthtechwca.com to apply to participate. Forms are due April 13, 2015. We’ll select the top applicants, who will have an exceptional opportunity to pitch their ideas to a panel of hospital CMOs, CSOs, and major health tech purchasers. The WCA provides access to the exciting growth in Westchester County, where the healthcare and tech industries, and the business and education sectors are all collaborating to grow the region’s vibrant Innovation Economy.

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Westchester Medical Center Thirty minutes after a packed Metro North train slammed into a car Michael Israel stopped at a railroad CEO, Westchester crossing in Valhalla, the Medical Center Westchester Medical Center (WMC) had ten operating rooms staffed and ready to treat victims of the worst crash in the railroad’s history. “We didn’t know if we would have five or 100 patients—but we were ready,” recalls Michael Israel, CEO of the Westchester Medical Center, about last month’s accident. Once again, WMC was there when Westchester needed it. As the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center, WMC receives approximately 20 acute care transfers per day—about one per hour, via ambulance or helicopter—from other area hospitals. “We work closely with hospitals throughout the region to care for the sickest patients whose needs are beyond other health providers’ capabilities,” Israel notes.

Now WMC is vastly expanding its footprint in the Hudson Valley with its acquisition of the former St. Francis Hospital, and is presently in talks with Health

Alliance of the Hudson Valley, and the Bon Secours Charity Health System. In addition, WMC has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in staff, facility upgrades, and “bleeding-edge technology” at its Valhalla campus, home to the only all-specialty children’s hospital and trauma and burn center in the region, among other specialized services.

The investments are driven by the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, according to Israel. “The environment is changing and we are part of the change,” Israel says. “We’re not growing to get bigger.

Our goal is to strengthen what we offer and fulfill our mission of providing the best care, as close to home as possible, for Hudson Valley residents.”

If the affiliations move forward as planned, WMC will have grown from a $533 million entity ten years ago to a $2 billion organization by year-end, becoming one of the largest employers in the region in the process. “We have incredible programs across the board,” says Israel. “I look at the institution today and I am very proud of what we have achieved. I’m honored to work with the outstanding management team and the incredible people here to fulfill our mission every day.”

COMING UP Young Professionals Happy Hour Series Tuesday, March 24 5:30–7:30 pm Brother Jimmy’s BBQ 147 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 No need to RSVP, come for a night of great conversation and networking!

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Featured speaker Renee Brown, C.W. Brown Inc., at the WCA Young Professionals “Candid Conversations” event.

Rob Amler, MD, MBA, New York Medical College, speaks to the biotech crowd at a meetup of Innovate Westchester, the WCA’s networking group for Westchester’s scientific community.

Michael LaMothe, Broken Bow Brewery, John Rubbo, Yonkers Brewing Co. and Scott Vaccaro, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company discuss Westchester’s craft beer revolution at the WCA’s “The Business of Beer” Business Intel event, hosted by the WCA’s Young Professionals.

Joseph McCoy, People’s United Bank; Eddie Monroy, Strategy Leaders; and Joseph Pizzimenti, CClean, pick up career tips from Renee Brown.

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A loss of productivity could stem from a lot of sources, such as a change the work required or interrupted work flow. Altering the schedule without warning will cause people to be unhappy about what they’re doing. Poor communication or no communication about what is expected will leave people waiting for instruction. Speeding up work flow when your team isn’t ready, or asking people to work in difficult conditions or with inadequate equipment, can result in unhappy and unproductive employees. An unproductive work flow can lead to lots of overtime and poor quality of work.

It’s all about shifting gears from what’s going wrong to what has to happen for things to go right. Predictability comes from building and sticking with a realistic, well thought-out plan, which addresses the organization’s shortcomings in the context of moving forward.

When everyone knows what is expected and can rely on everyone else to do their part, things tend to flow smoothly. That means getting everyone on the same page, solving the same problems and seeing how their part fits into a smooth-running whole.

Ask the team to build a realistic plan to get from here to where you want to be.

Most businesses are unprofitable at one point in time or another. They have to get through growth hurdles and maneuver around unforeseen challenges. It takes knowing when to press on the gas pedal and speed things up, and when to use the brake and slow things down. Companies can get into trouble when one individual or one department gets strong and keeps on ploughing ahead even though other parts of the organization are struggling. The goal is to build a team that is equally strong in all areas: sales, finance, marketing, operations and human resources.

Unfortunately most business owners are intimately tuned to what’s going wrong — all the time. They hear about it from everyone.

They focus on it because they are dialed into the consequences. They can personally take the hit financially if things go wrong. They know their company’s reputation is on the line all the time.

The inclination when things are going wrong is to interrupt and hover until things are fixed. Think helicopter parent. There are also helicopter owners: “Tell me what’s wrong; I’m here to help.” “Let me jump in to assist.” “Give it to me. I’ll do it.” “Don’t do anything more until you fix this.” “I’m so concerned. I’m going to step in and take over.”

When problems come up, check in with the team to be sure they’re aware. Ask the team to provide information on what they

plan to do to move forward. Get someone on the team to run the numbers, to show everyone how things will likely play out, taking risk and variability into account. Listen carefully. Nod. Encourage. Let the team handle the details and learn from the experiences they go through.

Make sure your people know you have their back. Believe in them. Know they’re working in your best interests. Encourage people. Get rid of the doom and gloom. Set everyone’s sights on the benefits of doing things well, the rewards that come from a job well done.

Craft conditions where people can succeed and feel successful. Encourage people to be healthy and do what you can to make sure they have the time and resources to achieve that. Be aware of the stresses that come from work-life imbalance, job overload and being unprepared to handle the work at hand. Make sure people are engaged in work that is meaningful to them and that they get the training they need to perform well.

Set realistic expectations. When things don’t come in as planned, learn how to recognize and acknowledge the difference between incomplete progress and a plan that isn’t going to work. Instead of getting bogged down in what went wrong, focus on the progress that’s been made so far. Encourage people. Show everyone around you that you believe in what you’re all working to achieve.

Express thanks.

Looking for a good book? Try “Lead With Purpose: Giving Your Organization a Reason to Believe in Itself” by John Baldoni.

Andi Gray is president of Strategy Leaders Inc., strategyleaders.com, a business-consulting firm that specializes in helping entrepreneurial firms grow. She can be reached by phone at 877-238-3535. Do you have a question for Andi?

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CHALLENGING CAREERS

BY CATHERINE PORTMAN-LAUX

Shop owner puts car restoration skills to the test

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he scrutiny of a dog at a kennel show can’t compare with the inspection that judges of the Antique Automobile Club of America afford classic cars entered in its annual show in Hershey, Pa. Frank Nicodemus, founder of Castle Cadillac Classics and Antiques in Wappingers Falls, knows, because the professional restorer has not only been there; he has wrested first prize and other awards in the show’s Prestige Class.

He regards one first prize as a miracle.

“In loading the vehicle onto a flatbed, two operators improperly put straps on the back of the vehicle to hold it in place and damaged the gas line,” he says. “Following in a truck, I noticed the vehicle was leaking fuel along Route 80. We found we needed to patch a damaged fuel line.”

Nicodemus prides himself on having the underpinnings of the car as perfect as the exposed parts. He can recall a judge inspecting the underside of his entry and summoning a fellow judge to admire the workmanship.

Castle Cadillac specializes in providing refurbishment for Cadillacs ranging from the 20th century’s teen years to the l970s.

In his 22,000-square-foot shop and on the premises, Nicodemus and his partner, Chris Semke, house some 50 to 60 cars at a time, some being refurbished for customers and others available for spare parts.

The business started in Yonkers, where Nicodemus’ parents ran a car repair business. Their son grew up in the business, joining them full time after graduation from Mount St. Michael Academy in the Bronx.

When young Frank initially fell in love, it was with the fins of a 1959 Cadillac. “I wanted a car like that one day,” he says.

The youth started collecting l959 Cadillacs, visiting salvage yards and advertising for needed parts. Finding others seeking the same parts, he embarked on manfacturing them and went into sales, promoting himself as “the Cadillac man,” selling parts and emblems.

Relocating to Wappingers Falls, he specialized in restoring Cadillacs for others, attracting clients by going to car shows and winning prizes. He boasts 50 AACA awards.

He took in his friend and employee of 25 years, Semke, as partner, and together they operate the business at 1090 Route 376.

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In replating the bumpers, all of the original equipment manufacturer’s chrome was redone. The finished product is now housed in a museum in South Korea.

The second floor of the shop boasts an upholstery shop with leather samples for seats and materials for carpets. “We buy the leather hides and recreate the seats,” Nicodemus says. Two employees labor on upholstery. The shop provided a Cadillac seat to an individual seeking a unique couch for a den in which hosts and visitors watch television and drink cocktails.

Castle Cadillac met another challenge when an owner of a l934 Hupmobile appealed to them for resotoration of the rare model for the purpose of driving it, not merely collecting. The model has wooden wheels for which Nicodemus procured the replacement tires. He is working on the engine.

Future plans include establishing a show room and venturing into the field of antique car memorabilia and automotive art.

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Casstle Cadillac Classics and Antiques partners Frank Nicodemus, right, and Chris Semke spend their business days in their Wappingers Falls facility surrounded by vintage Cadillacs.

an appraiser and adjuster for automobiles and is a board member of the National Automobile Dealers of America. He resides in Wappingers Falls with his wife, Sandra.

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Business preaches emergency preparedness

BY EVAN FALLOR evan@westfairinc.com

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o Mitchell, founder and president of Wilton, Conn.-based 911 Consulting, knew even before he completed his 16-year tenure as Wilton police commissioner in February 2001 that he wanted to continue protecting people — specifically where they work.

On the force, he had seen much to mold his concerns, including business break-ins, workplace violence, fights and other serious threats at area schools.

Mitchell discovered businesses, schools and other workplaces did not have contingency plans for such emergencies, and he devised a business model to remedy that perceived lack of preparedness.

Immediately after he retired from the force, Mitchell, now 67, founded 911 Consulting, an emergency preparedness company operating out of Mitchell Park on Indian Hill Road. A sole proprietor, he set out to prepare workplaces for the possibilities of fire, chemical spill, weather disaster, shooting or other unforeseen circumstances.

In early 2001, Mitchell discovered that for a number of reasons — including practicality, cost and lack of awareness — corporations were not eager to listen to the importance of instituting a federally mandated emergency action plan.

Seven months later, the largest workplace loss of life in U.S. history happened.

Mitchell said 9/11 sparked a wave of sweeping workplace safety reforms — largely in major cities like Chicago and New York that featured high-rise businesses with a high number of employees.

“That provided a ‘let’s talk’ moment,” Mitchell said.

The early- to mid-2000s was also a peak for the Internet boom, which led to his name popping up prominently in search engines. Both then and now, Mitchell said, he faces little to no competition in his line of work.

It took him several years to fully develop a successful marketing strategy in the emergency management business, but living and working locally for 45 years provided him with connections far and wide. His business now provides services for more than 160 workplaces, including corporations like

MasterCard Inc., in Purchase, General Electric and Hyatt, as well as for smaller entities like Bethel Health Care Center and the Bloomfield Police Department.

In March, his company was hired by H&R Block to create an emergency action plan at its worldwide headquarters in Kansas City, Mo. For each business, Mitchell’s process remains the same: Cultivate a lead in the workplace and find someone who believes in his or her colleagues’ safety; then meet with as broad and senior a group of company managers as possible.

Next, he and his contractor, sometimes multiple contractors, conduct an assessment of a company’s current emergency planning and training before creating an emergency action plan, with which they train all employees.

After the Sandy Hook school shooting in December 2012, Mitchell said concerns over student and teacher safety spiked not only in Fairfield County, but across the country.

Previously, he said, school security discussions were “foreign” to many private school administrators. Mitchell’s consulting business now services four colleges and uni-

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versities and 25 secondary schools nationwide.

“Some of these secondary and private schools have some of the worstplanned emergency plans in the United States,” Bo Mitchell Mitchell said.

“That’s not only my experience, but also from surveys done by the federal government.”

He has a small administrative staff in Wilton, but Mitchell hires contractors when working out of cities like Washington, D.C., San Francisco or Los Angeles to make his operation feasible.

“Having a full-time employee who helps me plan and train World Trade Center 7 is not going to be the same person helping me train a school in Cleveland,” Mitchell said. “I really need to be able to move from expertise to expertise.”

When he’s not in the office or on a plane, Mitchell uses his own expertise and personable character to present at national business conferences and seminars.

I am living a new chapter in my LifeStory “My wife Shirley and I met in South Beach in Miami after I got out of the Navy. She impressed my grandparents and I knew immediately that she was the one for me.

My brothers and I partnered in various retail businesses for over 50 years. Our kids grew up together, we were all happy and very close.

Shirley made family the number one priority.

After awhile, I wasn’t comfortable in our house by myself. I have found that life here is very good for me.”

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It is a chance for Mitchell to promote 911 Consulting, but it’s also a federal requirement to maintain his standing as an expert consultant. Last week, he presented at both the National Facilities Management and Technology conference in Baltimore and at the Sungard Northeast User Group meeting in New Jersey.

“Nobody else goes to a convention and speaks about what I speak about,” Mitchell said.

Mitchell additionally responded to several questions via email.

As the former Wilton Police Department commissioner, what skills from that role do you apply as the president of 911 Consulting?

“Understanding the interface of the role and responsibilities of emergency responders versus employers. It’s especially important when responding to high rises, multiple tenant buildings, manufacturing and large employers.”

When you began the company, did you envision serving clients as far away as California and other areas across the country?

“Long term, yes. Given that Fairfield County has so many corporate headquarters, I projected that this would come with time. It did.”

When speaking at conferences across the country, what is the common feedback you receive from your colleagues?

“My management is in denial. My management doesn’t know the law and their responsibilities. Bad things don’t happen to good people like us; that only happens to them.”

What advice do you give organizations that are still in need of emergency action plans?

“Conduct an assessment of your current emergency planning and training. You do this for your financials annually. Why not for the safety of your people?”

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nder Mayor Bill Finch’s leadership, the city of Bridgeport is making wise investments in the future that are starting to produce visible signs of change.

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Steel Point is one of the most obvious signs of progress. It’s the largest economic development project in the city since the industrial revolution. Before Mayor Finch took office, six mayors spanning three decades eliminated more jobs and housing here than they brought in, but growth is finally taking place under his leadership. Soon, this peninsula in Long Island Sound will host Steelpointe Harbor, a 2.8 million-square-foot, mixed-use development that will include shops, hotels, a public waterfront and up to 1,500 apartments or condos.

When complete, Steelpointe Harbor will serve as home to thousands of jobs and generate up to $18.5 million of tax revenue annually. Its flagship tenant, Bass Pro Shops, will open in the fall of 2015 alongside Starbucks and Chipotle. It will create hundreds of jobs and bring millions of consumers to the Park City annually.

This project is happening because this administration secured more than $42 million in federal and state funds so far. We came up with a plan that was smart and feasible; resulting in tangible job creation and tax base growth in the near term.

ECO-TECHNOLOGY PARK The Eco-Technology Park is positioning the city for the future. It’s a neighborhood of older industrial buildings that has been left desolate with limited economic activity by several mayoral administrations. But Mayor Finch’s green initiative, BGreen 2020, has repositioned it into a hub for green job creators, enabling businesses to grow and thrive.

Our sustainability initiative has been the product of hundreds of residents, business and civic leaders, and national experts identifying a long-range strategy for success. Good paying jobs are an integral component of sustainability; the Eco-technology park is where this strategy is already bearing fruit.

Bridgeport is serving as a national leader on clean energy. The Eco-technology Park, North America’s largest fuel cell, which was built in Connecticut, powers nearly 15,000 households. And at the Green Energy Park, an old landfill site will soon serve as home to more than 9,000 solar panels and a second fuel cell, which will power more than 5,000 homes in Connecticut with zero-emission electricity sources. Cleaner energy production creates jobs and it helps ensure our

Aerial shot of downtown Bridgeport, Conn.

kids breathe cleaner air and can fuel local economic development.

Serving as home to more than a dozen job creators, Eco-Technology Park employs hundreds of people while generating more than $10 million in annual income. And, there’s more to come. U-Haul and another private developer are revitalizing several unused warehouses and factory buildings, demonstrating a highly visible renaissance from I-95. Mayor Finch has worked hard to bring sustainable businesses to Bridgeport that create jobs for a cleaner and greener future. And, it’s paying off.

DOWNTOWN Bridgeport’s historic downtown is being revitalized and bringing with it new businesses, residents and jobs. This downtown revitalization is even causing businesses to move back to Bridgeport, including FletcherThompson, an architecture and engineering firm. In coming back to the city’s downtown, the company is bringing with it 135 jobs located below 30 new state-of-the-art apartments. As I walk around downtown nearly every day, the increased level of activity and vibrancy is palpable.

WATERFRONT ACCESS Areas that were previously cut off from the waterfront by vacant industrial sites or low grade commercial activity now have direct access to our rivers, harbor and Long Island Sound. And there’s more to come.

In the East End, nearly 25,000 people last summer took one of the city’s new water taxis out to Pleasure Beach. Following a bridge fire in 1996, the 71-acre former amusement

park was inaccessible to Bridgeporters. While the re-opening of Pleasure Beach has been promised many times in the past, it finally re-opened under Mayor Finch. For nearly two decades, it was inaccessible to the public.

When Mayor Finch took office, plans to re-open Pleasure Beach weren’t in the works.

But now, it’s open to the public because of state funds sought and secured by Mayor Finch and his administration to create the Pleasure Beach Master Plan. It’s open because of the millions of dollars in federal funds sought and secured by Mayor Finch and his administration for two water taxis to get Bridgeporters to and from the peninsula.

Beyond this one park, we have new fishing piers, new open spaces, new playgrounds and new amenities in all of our waterfront neighborhoods.

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION The foundation of economic development is education. In addition to linking students with employment and training opportunities, we need to ensure that our learning environment is of the highest quality.

Bridgeport is building new schools to ensure all kids have access to the high-quality education they deserve.

The most recent new school that opened is Fairchild Wheeler, which is the first new high school to be opened in more than 50 years. We are on the cusp of starting work on another new high school to replace the aged Harding High School.

Since this administration took office, kids in every single neighborhood across the city have benefitted from school facility upgrades that the mayor has championed. And, once

his administration’s school construction projects are complete — including the renovation of Bassick High School’s roof — more than half of Bridgeport’s 20,000 students will be attending new or newly renovated schools.

These school construction projects are also keeping money in the community.

Through Mayor Finch’s commitment to giving small local businesses an opportunity to thrive and grow in Bridgeport, the city has awarded more than $36 million to minority and women-owned businesses on the most recent school construction projects.

EAST BRIDGEPORT DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR Bridgeport’s East Economic Development Corridor will be a muchneeded catalyst for growth in the city’s East End, East Side and Mill Hill neighborhoods. Bridgeport Hospital is planning a significant increase in full-time employees over the coming decades. The growth in the hospital and other employment opportunities around it will be partially fueled by a second train station. The area will include a new mixed-use housing development offering high-quality options for our residents.

Bridgeport is investing in the future, making our city a place where our kids and grandkids will choose to live, work and raise their families. We’re improving the city by re-opening parks, revitalizing downtown and developing the waterfront. And by investing in cleaner energy our kids will breathe cleaner air.

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me,” Corcoran said. “You take that with the fact that you’re helping organizations that are limited in ule 6.1 of the American Bar funding and they’re helping other Association’s Model Rules of individuals and providing services Professional Conduct hand- to those who can’t afford. So you book says: “Every lawyer has a pro- put that in a package and it sort of fessional responsibility to provide was just natural.”

Corcoran focuses on workplace legal services to those unable to law at Jackson Lewis — which ranges pay.”

The rule does not elaborate on from counseling on contracts and why lawyers should participate in employer-employee relations issues to employer trainpro bono services, but ing and educating on for Susan M. Corcoran, wage-hour laws — and an attorney in the those are the services White Plains office of she provides to Pro law firm Jackson Lewis Bono Partnership.

PC and a volunteer for The partnership Pro Bono Partnership, is described by Segall “You just sort of do it as having a dual misbecause you want to sion: to provide free do it, and you continue business legal services to do it.” to nonprofit organizaWhile most voltions and to engage unteers at Pro Bono Susan Corcoran lawyers to provide legal Partnership, a nonadvice, in their areas of profit that provides expertise, to the parttransactional legal nership’s clients. services to tristateDuring its nearly area nonprofit orga20-year history, Pro nizations helping the Bono Partnership has disadvantaged, take expanded throughon one or two projout the tristate area ects a year, Corcoran with offices in New volunteered for five Jersey, Connecticut last year. And since and White Plains. The the organization’s White Plains office inception in 1997, serves Westchester Corcoran has worked Maurice K. Segall County and Fairfield on 44 different projCounty, Conn. The nonprofit grew ects for the partnership’s clients.

“Frankly, Susan never says no,” out of a similar organization startsaid Maurice K. Segall, Pro Bono ed in New York City.

Some of the clients served Partnership’s program director for its White Plains office, adding by the partnership’s White that she “is at the very top of the Plains office in 2014 included thousands of volunteers we have the domestic violence shelter My Sister’s Place, the Family YMCA at worked with over the past.”

Because of Corcoran’s commit- Tarrytown, Greenwich United Way ment to the partnership, it nomi- and the Bridgeport Child Advocacy nated her for the Distinguished Coalition.

Last year, Pro Bono Partnership 2014 Empire State Counsel award of the New York State Bar Association, handled about 1,300 projects for more than 600 nonprofits, recruitand she won.

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Nancy F. Levin, a spokeswoman for My Sister’s Place, said the organization has used Pro Bono Partnership for more than 10 years and called its services “integral” to her organization’s operation. “(The Pro Bono Partnership’s volunteers) make the running of a nonprofit that much more efficient because they help us to be in compliance,” in a variety of areas, including zoning and contracts, she said.

“Nonprofits look to us as their law firm,” Segall said, adding that his organization also looks to volunteers to help keep the organization going.

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Top 7 considerations when choosing a law firm

ew businesses often hire lawyers to help with specific transactions, such as drafting incorporation papers or operating agreements, negotiating leases or documenting an initial significant transaction. As a business grows, however, the complexity and diversity of legal issues grow, too. Although at one time, a single attorney or “small local firm” could have handled your legal needs, over time your business may require more expertise than a lone generalist or small firm can provide. You may need the services of a larger and more diversified law firm.

Choosing a law firm that can service the current and future needs of your business is an important and perhaps daunting decision, particularly if you cannot antici-

pate what your concerns might be or what legal issues you may face in the future. Yet, it is critical that you find a firm that can provide “one-stop shopping” to avoid the learning curve each time you use a new firm and to ensure you receive expeditious and cost-effective service. With that in mind, you are likely to make a wise choice by considering the following seven items when judging the relative merits of a law firm: 1. Experience. Is the firm experienced in handling a wide range of matters relevant to your business? In addition, at a minimum, the firm should have a solid transactional (corporate, real estate, finance) practice, litigation practice and estate planning (succession) practice. You

should look for a law firm that can help in all of these areas, so as your business grows and/or becomes more diversified, it can identify and advise you of the benefits and drawbacks of your different options.

2. Reputation. Is the firm’s practice well thought of in the area of your business and in its other practice areas? You want to be represented by a legal team that is considered credible and is respected in the legal community. There will be less posturing, as other attorneys know they are negotiating with experts, and as a result, time is saved because both parties quickly get down to business. This adds more credibility to your team and may shortcut negotiations.

3. Clients. Does the firm have clients

that demonstrate long-term and credible attorney-client relationships? Hopefully the firm does not represent any of your major competitors. Will you be an important client at the firm? While you want to retain a law firm with the capability to provide a wide range of sophisticated commercial services, be sure the prospective firm will value a company of your size. It is a good idea to ask if the firm has one or two “mammoth” clients. Servicing such clients may leave the firm less time to service your needs or it will view your needs as a lower priority.

4. Litigation. Can the firm represent you in matters of litigation?

Every business lives with the threat of lawsuits by discontented customers, employees, partners, investors or even government agencies. It is important to work with a law firm that has an experienced litigation team to help in such situations.

5. Succession planning. Every business should have a succession plan, a complex situation that may require expertise in corporate law, estate planning and taxation. You also may require personal estate planning advice and assistance in evaluating and setting up trusts. Ask if a potential law firm has a trusts and estates department to help you in these matters.

6. Firm overhead. Is the firm’s overhead adversely impacting its fee structure?

Certain expenses can drive up the cost of legal services. Luxurious offices, a prestigious address and a large corps of associates add to a law firm’s operational budget but they may not add value to the service you receive.

7. Depth and continuity. Does the firm have depth of attorneys, including attorneys at different levels, to provide continuity for your services? Moreover, does the firm have relationships with other first-rate firms practicing in areas in which your firm has little or no expertise, such as environmental, antitrust, labor, creditor’s rights, etc. This will allow your chosen firm to “quarterback” transactions even where they lack such expertise.

In the end, your business will be served best by a law firm with extensive experience, diversified expertise, depth of resources, reasonable fees and a culture of personal service. Choose the right law firm and be confident that it will be able to provide you legal services for years to come.

Joel S. Lever is a founding partner and Richard L. Chadakoff is a partner at Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever LLP in White Plains.

Contact the firm at 914-285-9800.

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INBRIEF NONPROFIT PAYS $300K TO SETTLE MEDICAID SUIT Mental Health Association of Rockland County Inc. has agreed to pay $304,000 to resolve claims in a lawsuit against the organization regarding Medicaid record keeping, the office of state Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced on March 9.

The nonprofit, which provides outpatient mental health services to children and adults in Rockland County, admitted that prior to a Medicaid audit in 2009, employees made handwritten changes to records so they would appear to support claims the organization submitted to the state’s Medicaid program, the attorney general’s office reported. In the days preceding the October 2009 audit, managers and employees at the organization made more than 40 handwritten changes to progress notes that were completed between 2003 and 2008, the AG’s office said.

Under the state False Claims Act, New York can recover penalties relating to the creation or use of false records in connection to Medicaid claims. About $250,000 of the $304,000 settlement is to resolve claims for penalties under the state and federal false claims acts. The remainder of the settlement resolves claims relating to MHA Rockland’s failure to have progress notes or treatment plans for certain Continuing Day Treatment program participants, in violation of Medicaid program regulations.

“Audits are an important tool in protecting Medicaid funds that should be used to provide health care to millions of New Yorkers,” Schneiderman said in a statement.

“Any attempt to undermine those audits and our Medicaid program will be investigated aggressively by my office.”

The attorney general’s investigation was prompted by the filing of a whistleblower lawsuit by two former MHA Rockland employees, who will receive a portion of the settlement.

The state Office of the Medicaid Inspector General and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York assisted with the investigation.

NEW RO BUSINESS REGISTRATION REQUIRED THIS MONTH New Rochelle retail businesses have until March 31 to sign up for the city’s required retail business registration program, approved in September.

Failure to register by the deadline will result in charges of $50 per month, up to a maximum of $350, according to an announcement on the city’s website.

City officials will create a business directory from the collected data, which will include all for-profit commercial businesses that lease or own space in New Rochelle. It will include all traditional retail stores as well as other companies that operate in the city and have a retail function. It exempts nonprofits and religious organizations.

Officials in discussions last year said the registry could be used to police proper uses of buildings and to get a better handle on sales taxes in the city, although enforcement of paying sales tax is the state’s jurisdiction.

City officials also said the program will be used to share emergency alerts, news and opportunities.

Registration is annual and starting next year must be completed in January.

Businesses can sign up at newrochelleny.com. Additional information is available online or by contacting Tom Pfister, business ambassador, at 914-654-2189.

AG CREATES COALITION FOR HERBAL SUPPLEMENT PROBE

Schneiderman said in a statement on March 3 that he looks forward to working with the other states and hopes the coalition can “go further in investigating this industry and, as needed, in achieving reform.”

New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has formed a coalition with the attorneys general from Connecticut, Indiana and Puerto Rico to expand the investigation of herbal supplement manufacturers and their ingredient authenticity.

Schneiderman announced in February that his office had called on GNC, Target, Walmart and Walgreens to stop selling products from certain supplement companies after finding some supplements’ ingredients did not match up with their labels.

The herbal supplements under examination by the attorney general’s office were echinacea, ginseng and St. John’s wort. As part of the investigation, Schneiderman’s office asked the retailers to provide his office with information regarding production, processing and testing of herbal supplements sold at their stores and to explain quality control measures in place.

ATTORNEY TO SERVE ON AGING SERVICES BOARD Anthony J. Enea, a managing partner at a White Plains-based law firm, will join the board for the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services.

Enea has practiced at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano LLP for about 30 years on behalf of the aging and disabled populations, and their families, in areas including estates, guardianships and Medicaid, according to a statement from the firm.

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THELIST: BIOTECH FIRMS

BIOTECH COMPANIES

WESTCHESTER COUNTY

WESTCHESTER COUNTY

Ranked by year company was established. Listed alphabetically in event of tie.

Name Address Area code: 914 (unless otherwise noted) Website

1 2 3

New York Medical College

40 Sunshine Cottage Road, Valhalla 10595 594-4000 • nymc.edu

BASF Corp. USA

500 White Plains Road, Tarrytown 10591 785-2000 • basf.com

IBM Life Sciences

1 New Orchard Road, Armonk 10504 499-1900 • ibm.com

Philips Research North America

4

345 Scarborough Road, Briarcliff Manor 10510 945-6000 • research.philips.com

5

3 Skyline Drive, Hawthorne 10532 345-9001 • taro.com

6

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Gradipore Inc. (USA)

4 Skyline Drive, Hawthorne 10532 592-1060 • gradipore.com

8

777 Old Saw Mill River Road, Tarrytown 10591 789-2800 • progenics.com

Progenics Pharmaceuticals

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.

777 Old Saw Mill River Road, Tarrytown 10591 847-7000 • regeneron.com

Gene Link Inc.

190 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne 10532 769-1192 • genelink.com

Acorda Therapeutics Inc.

10

420 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley 10502 347-4300 • acorda.com

11

300 Executive Blvd., Ossining 10562 762-0300 • histogenetics.com

HistoGenetics LLC

PsychoGenics Inc.

765 Old Saw Mill River Road, Tarrytown 10591 406-8000 • psychogenics.com

Warren Pharmaceuticals Inc.

12

712 Kitchawan Road, Ossining 10562 762-7586 • warrenpharma.com

13

765 Old Saw Mill River Road, Tarrytown 10591 345-2300 • technovax.com

14

411 Theodore Fremd Ave., Suite 206, Rye 10580 925-3450 • curemark.com

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Top local executive Title

1860

Edward C. Halpernin Chancellor and CEO

Educator of highly skilled physicians and researchers, playing a leadership role in preventing, diagnosing and treating significant and public health threats and contributor of leadership in disaster management

1865

Hans Engel Chairman and CEO, BASF Corp.

Chief financial officer, BASF SE

Tarrytown facility researches and develops bioactive materials, including personal care, pharmaceuticals, nutrition, coatings and cosmetics, fuel and lubricants, wind turbine, analytical chemistry and medical devices

1911

Virginia M. Rometty President and CEO

Manufactures and sells computer hardware and software and provides solutions, technology and consulting for life sciences organizations

1914

Frans van Houten CEO

Provider of technologies for the areas of health and well-being, targeting both developed and emerging markets

1950

Dilip Shanghvi Chairman, board of directors

Markets a wide range of prescription and over-the-counter products in the U.S.; a leading manufacturer and supplier of topical dermatological products

1983

Patrick K. Donnelly Chairman and CEO, AptivSolutions

Designs and executes adaptive clinical trials for pharmaceutical and biotech customers with in-depth experience in the management of medical device trials

1985

Robert Lieb Chairman

Global company that researches, develops, manufactures and markets separation technologies for the life sciences market and blood-clotting tests for genetic disorders for the health industry

1988

Mark R. Baker CEO

Oncology company focused on developing innovative drugs to improve the lives of prostate cancer patients and their families

1988

Leonard S. Schleifer Founder, president and CEO

Science-based biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes medications for the treatment of serious medical conditions, including eye diseases and colorectal cancer

1993

Bernard L. Kasten Jr. President and CEO

A supplier of premium custom olignucleotides, siRNA (small interfering RNA), fluorescent probes and other genetic tools and reagents

1995

Ron Cohen Founder, president and CEO

Develops and provides various therapies for the restoration of normal neurological functions, specializes in spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis

1999

Soo Young Yang Chairman and co-founder

Biotech firm providing treatment facilities with DNA-sequence-based tissue-typing service

1999

Emer Leahy President and CEO

Clinical services company focusing on psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders, pain and inflammation and spinal cord and traumatic brain injury; capabilities include behavioral testing, electrophysiology, molecular biology and microdialysis

2001

Anthony Cerami Chairman and CEO

A biotech company, which seeks to develop proprietary tissue-protective technologies

2003

Jose M. Galarza Founder and president

Specializes in viral vaccine development and offers biological reagents and bio-assay kits to the scientific community

2004

Joan M. Fallon Founder and CEO

Biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies to treat serious diseases for which there are limited treatment options

2005

Thomas G. Paese Executive chairman

Biotechnology company specializing in the development of preventive and therapeutic vaccines

2008

Julia P. Gregory Founder and CEO

Biotechnology company focused on protein and antibody therapeutic products for life-threatening infectious diseases, particularly those treated in hospital-based settings

AptivSolutions

(An ICON plc company) 800 Westchester Ave., Suite S308, Rye Brook 10573 733-3400 • aptivsolutions.com

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9

Year company established

TechnoVax Inc.

Curemark Biotech

Profectus BioSciences Inc.

777 Old Saw Mill River Road, Tarrytown 10591 866-938-8559 • profectusbiosciences.com

ContraFect Corp.

28 Wells Ave., Third floor, Yonkers 10701 207-2300 • contrafect.com

Company description

This list is a sampling of biotechnical companies located in the region. If you wish your company to be included in our next listing, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com.

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FACTS& FIGURES BANKRUPTCIES MANHATTAN AluTech LLC. 300 Galleria Office Center, Suite 501, Southfield, Mich.

48034. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Ray C. Schrock. Filed: March 12. Case no. 15-10594-mew.

Automotive LLC. 300 Galleria Office Center, Suite 501, Southfield, Mich. 48034. Chapter 11, voluntary.

Represented by Ray C. Schrock. Filed: March 12. Case no. 15-10592-mew.

Automotive Properties of New York LLC. 300 Galleria Office Center, Suite 501, Southfield, Mich. 48034.

Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Ray C. Schrock. Filed: March 12. Case no. 15-10577-mew.

Chassis Co. of Michigan LLC. 300 Galleria Office Center, Suite 501, Southfield, Mich. 48034. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Ray C. Schrock. Filed: March 12. Case no. 1510593-mew.

Chassix Georgia Machining, LLC 300 Galleria Office Center, Suite 501, Southfield, Mich. 48034. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Ray C. Schrock. Filed: March 12. Case no. 1510583-mew.

Chassix Holdings Inc., et al. 300 Galleria Office Center, Suite 501, Southfield, Mich. 48034. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Ray C. Schrock. Filed: March 12. Case no. 1510578-mew.

Chassix Inc. 300 Galleria Office Center, Suite 501, Southfield, Mich. 48034.

Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Ray C. Schrock. Filed: March 12. Case no. 15-10580-mew.

Concord International Inc. 300 Galleria Office Center, Suite 501, Southfield, Mich. 48034. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Ray C. Schrock. Filed: March 12. Case no. 1510590-mew.

Items appearing in the Westchester County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various sources, including public records made available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court system. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, no liability is assumed for errors or omissions. In the case of legal action, the records cited are open to public scrutiny and should be inspected before any action is taken.

Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to: Bob Rozycki c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 3 Westchester Park Drive, Suite G7 White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: 694-3600 • Fax: 694-3680

Daebo International Shipping Co., Ltd. Seventh floor, 15 Saemunanro, 3-gil (Dangju-dong), Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea. Chapter 15, voluntary.

Represented by Michael B. Schaedle.

Filed: March 16. Case no. 15-10616mew.

Diversified Machine Inc. 300 Galleria Office Center, Suite 501, Southfield, Mich. 48034. Chapter 11, voluntary.

Represented by Ray C. Schrock. Filed: March 12. Case no. 15-10581-mew.

Diversified Machine Bristol LLC. 300 Galleria Office Center, Suite 501, Southfield, Mich. 48034. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Ray C. Schrock. Filed: March 12. Case no. 1510582-mew.

Diversified Machine, Milwaukee LLC. 300 Galleria Office Center, Suite 501, Southfield, Mich. 48034. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Ray C. Schrock. Filed: March 12. Case no. 1510586-mew.

Diversified Machine Montague, LLC. 300 Galleria Office Center, Suite 501, Southfield, Mich. 48034. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Ray C. Schrock. Filed: March 12. Case no. 1510585-mew.

DMI China Holding LLC. 300 Galleria Office Center, Suite 501, Southfield, Mich. 48034. Chapter 11, voluntary.

Represented by Ray C. Schrock. Filed: March 12. Case no. 15-105-89-mew.

DMI Columbus LLC. 300 Galleria Office Center, Suite 501, Southfield, Mich. 48034. Chapter 11, voluntary.

Represented by Ray C. Schrock. Filed: March 12. Case no. 15-10584-mew.

DMI Edon LLC. 300 Galleria Office Center, Suite 501, Southfield, Mich.

48034. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Ray C. Schrock. Filed: March 12. Case no. 15-10587-mew.

Doral Financial Corp. 200 Park Ave., Suite 1700, New York 10166.

Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Mark I. Bane and Serene K. Nakano.

Filed: March 11. Case no. 15-10573-scc.

Gemini Systems LLC. 61 Broadway, Suite 925, New York 10006. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Tracy L. Klestadt and Brendan M. Scott. Filed: March 11. Case no. 15-10574-shl.

Mexico Products I, LLC. 300 Galleria Office Center, Suite 501, Southfield, Mich. 48034. Chapter 11, voluntary.

Represented by Ray C. Schrock. Filed: March 12. Case no. 15-10588-mew.

SMW Automotive LLC. 300 Galleria Office Center, Suite 501, Southfield, Mich. 04834. Chapter 11, voluntary.

Represented by Ray C. Schrock. Filed: March 12. Case no. 15-10591-mew.

ON THE RECORD

UC Holdings Inc. 300 Galleria Office Center, Suite 501, Southfield, Mich. 48034. Chapter 11, voluntary.

Represented by Ray C. Schrock. Filed: March 12. Case no. 15-10579-mew.

Village of Chester Board of Trustees. Filed by BT Holdings LLC. Action: federal question. Attorney not listed. Filed: March 17. Case no.

7:15-cv-01986-CS.

425 WPR LLC, Eastchester. Seller: Thomas O’Halloran, et al, Yonkers.

Property: 425 White Plains Road, Eastchester. Amount: $775,000. Filed March 10.

World Bitcoin Association LLC. 55 Wall St., Suite 708, New York 10005.

Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Joel Shafferman. Filed: March 16. Case no. 15-10618-red.

Wartburg Adult Care Community. Filed by Althea Shand. Action: job discrimination (disability act). Attorney: Paul N/ Cisternino. Filed: March 17. Case no. 7:15-cv-01981-KMK.

52-19 Realty LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Michael F. Mosca, Scarsdale. Property: 5 Fifth Avenue South, Mount Vernon.

Amount: $400,000. Filed March 13.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Ian P. Spier, White Plains. Property: 102 Florence Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $652,890. Filed March 11.

94 Colonial Realty Management LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Richard J. Camisa, et al, Yonkers. Property: 94 Colonial Parkway, Yonkers. Amount: $455,500.

Filed March 10.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Joseph Maria, White Plains. Property: 109 Millertown Road, Bedford. Amount: $471,708. Filed March 10.

A and E Services LLC, Shrub Oak. Seller: Marianne Kapfer, et al, Ossining. Property: 2118 Saw Mill River Road, Yorktown. Amount: $340,000.

Filed March 11.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Kim Russo, et al, Bridgewater, Conn. Property: 501 N. Barry Ave., 1H, Rye. Amount: $157,667.

Filed March 16.

Ability Beyond Disability, Mount Kisco. Seller: John Varghese, et al, Port Chester. Property: Betsy Brown Road, Rye. Amount: $100,000. Filed March 11.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Robert D. Ryan, White Plains. Property: 47 Willow Drive, Ossining. Amount: $390,177.

Filed March 11.

Airborne Realty LLC, Brooklyn.

Seller: Cliquer’s Vernon Corp., Mount Vernon. Property: 49-51 S. Fourth Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $600,000.

Filed March 17.

GF Ternopil Properties Inc., Bronx. Seller: Sua Yonkers Federal Credit Union, Yonkers. Property: 213 and 215 Edwards Place, Yonkers.

Amount: $220,000. Filed March 13.

Blackbird Realty LLC, Maspeth.

Seller: Robert Sinatra, New Rochelle.

Property: 9 David Drive, New Rochelle. Amount: $490,000. Filed March 10.

Giovanni LLC, Bronx. Seller: Rosemarie Basciano, Bronx. Property: 150 Round Hill Drive, Yonkers. Amount: $75,000. Filed March 12.

POUGHKEEPSIE The Lynx at River Bend Golf Club, Inc. 531 Route 434, Shohala Pa. 18458.

Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Thomas Genova. Filed: March 17. Case no. 15-35461-cgm.

WHITE PLAINS Orchid Floral Design LLC. 455 Route 306, Monsey 10952. Chapter 7, voluntary. Represented by Orchid Floral Design LLC. Filed: March 11.

Case no. 15-22310-rdd.

COURT CASES Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Muire McKinley.

Action: diversity-product liability. Attorney: Leila H. Watson. Filed: March 16. Case no. 7:15-cv-01948-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Erika Patterson.

Action: diversity-personal injury. Attorneys: Mitchell G. Allen and Leila H. Watson. Filed: March 16. Case no.

7:15-cv-01952-CS.

DEEDS Above $1 million 4 Brookline LLC, White Plains.

Seller: Lesley Fessenden, Scarsdale.

Property: 4 Brookline Road, Scarsdale.

Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 11.

425 Fifth Avenue Realty LLC, Huntington. Seller: Flynn Burner Corp., New Rochelle. Property: in New Rochelle. Amount: $3.1 million. Filed March 17.

Elk Homes Partners II LP, Rye. Seller: Robert D. Goldstein, et al, Scarsdale. Property: 20 Old Lyme Road, Scarsdale. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed March 17.

Below $1 million 2510 87 Street Property LLC, Elmhurst. Seller: Hyacinth Wright, Mount Vernon. Property: 356 E. Fifth St., Mount Vernon. Amount: $195,000.

Filed March 17.

Bruce Wellesly Inc., Bronx. Seller: Shaare Parnasa Inc., Huntington.

Property: 31 Wellesley Ave., Yonkers.

Amount: $265,000. Filed March 13.

266 D1 Operating LLC, Scarsdale.

Seller: Patrilliem Real Estate LLC, Eastchester. Property: 266 White Plains Road, D1, Eastchester. Amount: $315,000. Filed March 11.

Cartus Financial Corp., Danbury, Conn. Seller: Dwight C. Pollard, et al, North Salem. Property: 5 Overlook Road, North Salem. Amount: $535,000. Filed March 16.

Enter�y Nuclear Operations Inc. Filed by Brian Silver. Action: job discrimination (rehabilitation act). Attorney: Amy L. Bellantoni. Filed: March 11.

Case no. 7:15-cv-01792-VB.

295 Yonkers Associates LLC, Yonkers. Seller: 205 S. Broadway LLC, Yonkers. Property: 295 S. Broadway, Yonkers. Amount: $825,000. Filed March 12.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Theodore J. Brundage, Harrison. Property: 12-4 Woods Brooke Lane, Yorktown. Amount: $613,757.

Filed March 17.

Hiko Ener�y LLC. Filed by Audrey Bogdanski. Action: diversity-breach of contract. Attorneys: Richard Greenfield, Charles J. LaDuca, Michelle R. O’Brien and Beatrice Yakubu. Filed: March 18. Case no. 7:15-cv-02024-CS.

3 Green Street LLC, Brooklyn.

Seller: August Advisory Services LLC, White Plains. Property: 3 Green St., Greenburgh. Amount: $780,000. Filed March 11.

DS and CH Realty LLC, Poughquag.

Seller: Kellrich Realty Corp., Goldens Bridge. Property: 483 Cherry St., Bedford. Amount: $900,000. Filed March 17.

3089 Wissman Inc., Bronx. Seller: Rory Kilfeather, et al, Pelham Manor.

Property: 534 Manor Ridge Road, Pelham. Amount: $680,000. Filed March 17.

Emirtech International Ltd., White Plains. Seller: Eileen Coleman, Newtown Square, Pa. Property: 122 Gramatan Drive, Yonkers. Amount: $399,000. Filed March 13.

4 Lions Inc., New York City. Seller: Robert Salanitro, et al, Brooklyn.

Property: 14 Nosband Ave., 4E, White Plains. Amount: $235,000. Filed March 12.

Fannie Mae. Seller: Carl Finger, White Plains. Property: 111 Halsey Road, Yonkers. Amount: $540,484.

Filed March 10.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Mary Williams. Action: diversity-personal injury. Attorneys: Timothy J. Becker, Rolf Riebiger and Michael J. Johnson. Filed: March 16. Case no. 7:15-cv-01943-CS.

The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 137. Filed by Albert J. Girardi Jr. Action: recovery of benefits to employee. Attorneys: William David Frumkin and Elizabeth Evelyn Hunter. Filed: March 17. Case no. 7:15-cv-01997-KMK. Ring Power Corp. Filed by Marianna Rivera. Action: diversity: notice of removal. Attorney not listed. Filed: March 11. Case no. 7:15-cv-01805-CS.

Fannie Mae. Seller: David Chan, North Salem. Property: 11 Westview Ave., North Salem. Amount: $401,615.

Filed March 12.

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Fannie Mae. Seller: J. Henry Neale Jr., White Plains. Property: 142 Ridge Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $304,628. Filed March 10.

Global Real Estate USA Inc., New York City. Seller: Rafael Maldonado, et al, Harrison. Property: 91 Oak St., Harrison. Amount: $790,000. Filed March 12.

Greater New York Corporation of Seventh-Day Adventists, Manhasset. Seller: Fortress Bible Church of Mount Vernon New York Inc., Tarrytown. Property: 53 N. 10th Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $810,000. Filed March 10.

Jade Pension Plan, White Plains.

Seller: Christopher Meagher, White Plains. Property: 321 Westchester Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $215,000. Filed March 17.

KB Oreo LLC, Cleveland, Ohio. Seller: Ronald A. Sher, White Plains. Property: 3451 Lexington Ave., Cortlandt.

Amount: $317,373. Filed March 17.

Keylian Asset Management LLC, Bedford. Seller: Nancy Jean Haley, Armonk. Property: 72 Banksville Road, North Castle. Amount: $673,000. Filed March 12.

Mad Properties LLC, New Rochelle.

Seller: Nadia Romatko Krouwer, Mount Vernon. Property: 15 Rhynas Drive, Mount Vernon. Amount: $540,000. Filed March 10.

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GOOD THINGS HAPPENING NISA LEE EVENTS AND HAMMOND MUSEUM TO PARTNER Nisa Lee Events, a Pelham-based full-service wedding event planning, design and catering company, has entered into a partnership agreement with the Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden in North Salem.

Nisa Lee has plans to design and cater weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs and other celebrations as well as corporate events and retreats

at the museum.

She will also bring her creativity to some of the Hammond’s existing annual events, including the Mother’s Day brunch, Dinner and Movie Theme Nights and Moon Viewing.

“We look forward to her vision and expertise in planning extraordinary parties and weddings at the Hammond as well as elevating annual Hammond events to new levels,”

AGENT TEAM AT ERA INSITE

board President Bernard Gordon said.

“I am so excited to be working with the Hammond Museum as their preferred caterer. It is a hidden gem and one of the most beautiful venues I have worked with. There is a feeling of sophistication and beauty here, as well as peace and tranquility that fills you when you walk the grounds,” Lee said.

FLICKINGER JOINS LAW FIRM Kenneth J. Flickinger has joined the national law firm Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC as a member in its White Plains office. He focuses his practice in the area of financial services litigation. He has counseled mortgage servicers and asset management companies on compliance issues, including consumer financial protection bureau regulations, Fair

Debt Collection Practices Act and New York foreclosure and consumer protection statutes.

“Kenneth brings a wealth of experience in financial services litigation and is a strong addition to this growing practice,” said Steven R. Kramer, member in charge of the White Plains office and chairman of the White Plains commercial litigation group.

Flickinger is a member of the American Bar Association and New Jersey Mortgage Bankers Association and has participated with the National Mortgage Bankers Association and American Legal Financial Network for years. He received his J.D. from St. John’s School of Law and his B.A. from the University of Albany, State University of New York.

Lynn and David Zachos of Pleasantville have joined the White Plains office of ERA Insite Realty Services as licensed salespersons, according to Louis Budetti, principal broker and owner of the firm with three offices in Westchester now celebrating its 30th year in business.

David and Lynn are an awardwinning husband and wife real estate team practicing since 2007. Formerly

of Paddington Stone and Rand Realty in White Plains, the Zachos offer clients a unique knowledge in residential properties; together they have successfully renovated single-family homes and have served as consultants in new residential construction. In addition to their teamwork in the field, Lynn previously made her mark as a leading luxury swimming pool designer and sales executive at a top firm.

GOLF CLASSIC CO-CHAIRMEN NAMED HEALTH QUEST DONATES FIRST AID KITS

From left, Rebuilding Together Dutchess County Executive Director Christina Boryk, Health Quest Urgent Care Dr. Shantala Sonnad and Rebuilding Together Dutchess County board member Ryan Wisniewski. Photo courtesy of Health Quest

Raymond P. VanVoorhis, left, and Jake Kriney.

Orange Regional Medical Center (ORMC) Foundation announced that Raymond P. VanVoorhis and Jake Kriney are the co-chairmen of Orange Regional Medical Center Foundation 2015 annual Golf Classic, which will take place June 22. The 24th annual tournament will benefit expanding cancer care services at ORMC and help

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to develop a comprehensive cancer center.

The tournament will be held at West Hills Country Club and Wallkill Golf Course, both in Middletown. It will conclude with a dinner and awards ceremony at West Hills Country Club.

VanVoorhis is a partner with Liscum McCormack VanVoorhis LLP, a

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design-oriented architectural firm in Poughkeepsie.

Kriney specializes in real estate development and is a partner in JCA Hotels.

To learn more about the sponsorship opportunities, call the foundation at 845-333-2333 or visit ormc.org/golf.

Health Quest Urgent Care in LaGrangeville has donated 10 first-aid kits to Rebuilding Together Dutchess County, an organization that repairs and revitalizes homes in the county, donating services and materials for lowincome and elderly homeowners.

“We’re thankful for our volun-

teers at Rebuilding Together and their safety is a top priority. We hope there isn’t ever a need for urgent care at any of our sites, but it is comforting to know that Health Quest Urgent Care has our back,” said Christina Boryk, Rebuilding Together executive director.

FAULKNER JOINS POWER AUTHORITY

The New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA), a statewide nonprofit organization of leaders in water quality management based in Syracuse, announced that Nat J. Federici of Hartsdale, Nicholas Benevento and Shane W. Holmes, both of New Rochelle, were honored at the 87th NYWEA recent annual meeting held in New York City.

Federici was awarded the 2014 Kenneth Allen Memorial Award given to a member for a paper describing work of a research or engineering nature. Federici is a professional engineer and a manager for New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Engineering, Design and Construction and has been

involved in improving the design of the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Benevento was given the Uhl T. Mann Award for excellence in treatment plant operations and maintenance. He is plant superintendent of the County of Westchester Mamaroneck Wastewater Treatment Plant and has been instrumental in bringing the new total nitrogen upgrade project online successfully.

Holmes was presented the Student Chapter Service Award. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Manhattan College with a minor in environmental engineering and was actively involved in the college’s NYWEA Student Chapter.

CYMOGEN DX GRADUATES FROM OCBA Cymogen Dx, which develops products for the health care industry, has graduated from the Orange County Business Accelerator (OCBA) after it was bought by Concord, Calif.-based Biocare Medical LLC. Known for its state-of-the-art cytomolecular genetics diagnostic research products, Cymogen Dx provides tools for identifying genomic aberrations in cancer cells found in tissue and bone marrow specimens.

Its Net-Gen product line includes four-color fluorescent in situ hybridization probes that leverage deletion detection probe technology to detect genomic changes better than any other solution currently available.

Cymogen Dx had been a resident

company of the OCBA, a low-cost, high-tech research and development space that helps startups reduce costs and grow their operations through services, resources and programs provided by the incubator before heading out on their own.

“We would like to thank the team at Cymogen Dx and congratulate the company on this tremendous step forward,” said Brian Gates, senior vice president of Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp., which manages the accelerator. “This is a company that has achieved some impressive milestones since beginning operations at OCBA almost five years ago. We wish everyone at Cymogen Dx well as they move on to the next stage.”

BUDENZ JOINS PHELPS Cameron Budenz of Elmsford, has joined Phelps Memorial Hospital Center in Sleepy Hollow as medical director of the Balance Center. Budenz is a neurotologist and a skull-base surgeon. She has expertise in the treatment and management of imbalance and dizziness, acute and chronic ear disease, hearing loss and facial nerve disorders. As a skull-base surgeon, she is able to remove growths or abnormalities that may be associated with dizziness and hearing loss. Budenz is an assistant professor in the department of otolaryngology at New York Medical College and has served as an instructor for courses that are attended by surgeons from around the world. She received her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, followed by a surgical internship and otolaryngology residency at New York University.

After residency training, she completed both a National Institutes of Health-funded research fellowship and a clinical fellowship in otology, neurotology and skullbase surgery at the University of Michigan.

DELAWARE VALLEY ARTS ALLIANCE celebrates the arrival of spring by kicking off the Spring Concert series with the instrumental group Jazzmosis, playing with Yasgur, at the Tusten Theatre, 210 Bridge St., Narrowsburg, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door; $12 in advance. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, visit delawarevalleyartsalliance.org or call 845-252-7576.

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE WORKSHOP: BALANCED LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN: LIVE LIFE INSPIRED! This interactive oneday workshop, hosted by the Women’s Leadership Institute at The Manhattanville School of Business, will define and articulate enhanced methods of leading, working, being and contributing more holistically in the workplace, Monday, March 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reid Castle at Manhattanville College, 2900 Purchase St., Purchase, Cost: $125 per person; includes assessment, materials and lunch.

Space is limited and advance registration is required; reserve at community.mville.edu/msb.

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White Plains Hospital has been recognized as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat healthier and move more. Platinum is the highest level of fit-friendly recognition from the American Heart Association.

“The Fit-Friendly Worksites program is a catalyst for positive change in the American workforce by helping worksites make their employees’ health and well-being a priority,” according to Jennifer Gelick, regional director of Westchester and Putnam counties for the American Heart Association.

“White Plains Hospital has demonstrated its commitment to and investment in its employee’s health in several impressive ways.”

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cial investigations involving cases and instances of fraud, waste, abuse and ethical and regulatory complaints.

Faulkner, a resident of Manhattan, previously held multiple positions at Pfizer, culminating with her role as director of the global risk, compliance and control group, where she worked with colleagues from more than 100 markets to ensure that the monitoring activities and special projects under the global Foreign Corrupt Practice Act were executed. She had previously been an internal audit regulatory compliance manager at KPMG.

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Jennifer Faulkner, formerly an executive at Pfizer, has joined the New York Power Authority (NYPA) as senior vice president of internal audits.

She will direct the internal audits program for NYPA and will oversee the preparation of the annual internal audit plan and direct the execution of internal audits that regularly evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of financial, information technology and operating controls.

In addition, she will plan and direct all fraud prevention and detection for internal audit activities at NYPA, including the execution of spe-

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HOSPITAL NAMED FIT-FRIENDLY

FREE ENERGY FOR ALL: A LOCAL FAMILY SAVES BY GOING SOLAr — most months, Greenburgh Nature Center Naturalist John Mancuso and his family of five pay nothing for electricity, since solar panels were installed on their roof three years ago. Hear their story at 7 p.m. at the Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale. Presentation followed by Q&A.

GIORDANO RECEIVES CARITAS AWARD Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange County (CCCSOC) has honored Frank Giordano Jr. with its 2015 Caritas Award.

Giordano, of the accounting firm Judelson, Giordano & Siegel ( JGS) in Middletown, received the award in recognition of his dedication to helping and providing hope to people

across the local community.

“To receive this type of recognition from this organization is truly something special and it gives me a great deal of pride,” he said.

Giordano specializes in mergers and acquisitions, the restructuring of troubled businesses and refinancing and reorganization at JGS.

PETERS NAMED A TOP FINANCIAL ADVISER Morgan Stanley recently announced that Kevin Peters, a managing director, wealth management and financial advisor in its Purchase office has been named to Barron’s list of “America’s Top 1,200 Advisors: 2015 State-by-State.”

“I am extremely proud that Kevin is representing Morgan Stan-

ley Wealth Management on this list,” commented Robert Peyreigne, complex manager of Morgan Stanley’s Purchase office. “Competition is steep to be selected for this list and those who make the cut represent a very high level of achievement in serving their clients’ wealth management needs.”

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GOOD THINGS HAPPENING WESTCHESTER JEWISH COUNCIL HONORS OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS The Westchester Jewish Council (WJC) in White Plains paid tribute to 19 community volunteers at the recent 2015 Julian Y. Bernstein Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony.

The 2015 recipients and their nominating organizations were: • Scarsdale residents Elliot Rose AJC Westchester/Fairfield, and Peg�y Garfunkel, Jewish Women’s Foundation of New York; • New Rochelle residents Gregg Mashberg, Anti-Defamation League, and David Simhon, Congregation Anshe Shalom; • White Plains resident Susan

Hope Davis, Congregation Kol Ami; • Armonk residents Richard Koh, Hillels of Westchester, and Jessica Morganthal, Rosenthal JCC; • Dobbs Ferry resident Michael Maron, JCC on the Hudson; • Rye resident Robert Miller, Jewish Community Center of Harrison; • Mamaroneck residents Sarene Shanus, Jewish Education Project, and Richard Alter, Temple Israel of New Rochelle; • Brewster resident Michael Salpeter, Jewish Family Congregation; • Bedford Hills resident Vivian Cohn, Temple Shaaray Tefila;

OC SPORTS CLUB NAMES DIRECTOR, COACH • Bronx resident Trudy Cummings, The Mollie and Jack Zicklin Jewish Hospice Residence of MJHS; • Larchmont resident Susan Miller, Westchester Jewish Center; • Harrison resident Robert Mensch, Westchester Jewish Community Services; • Carmel resident Ruth Greenfield, Temple Beth Elohim; • New York City resident Lisa Rosenshein Todes, Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center; and • Lanesborough, Mass., resident David Rolle, Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester.

Dylan Gaucher has been hired as park director and coach at Orange County Sports Club (OCSC) on Route 17A in Florida. He will be leading the development of programming for OCSC’s newest initiative, an outdoor sports park on fields behind the 41,000-square-foot facility. The park will feature programming for all ages and abilities. Kevin Byrket, director of operations at OCSC said, “Dylan has an energetic and passionate attitude about providing quality programming and first-class coaching. He has assembled a great team of coaches who are each dedicated to spending the time necessary with

each participant. We look forward to watching the program flourish under Dylan’s care.”

NEW MEMBERS OF WEDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sheila Appel

From left: Front row: Sarene Shanus, Lisa Rosenshein Todes, Susan Davis, Peggy Garfunkel, Susan Miller and Vivian Cohen Middle row: Elliot Forchheimer, Ruth Greenfield, Trudy Cummings, Jessica Morgenthal, Elliot Rose, Greg Mashberg and David Simhon Back row: Michael Salpeter, Robert Mensch, Robert Miller, Michael Maron, Richard Alter, Richard Koh and Paul Warhit. Photograph by Will Landin

DORF & NELSON OPENS LA OFFICE With the opening of its Los Angeles office, which is managed by Jessica Kastner, Rye-based Dorf & Nelson LLP will provide service to new and existing clients in a range of practice areas while continuing to serve its clients in this region.

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“The presence of Dorf & Nelson in Los Angeles allows us to provide our national clients, many of whom are active in both the New York and California markets, with a broader range of representation,” said Jon A. Dorf, managing partner.

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“The opening of the Los Angeles office is an important milestone for us and we are proud and honored to be able to service our clients from coast to coast,” said Jonathan B. Nelson, partner and chairman of the litigation department.

The Women’s Enterprise Development Center Inc. (WEDC) in White Plains has announced the election of Sheila Appel of Poughkeepsie and Toni Ann Rufeh of Armonk to its board of directors.

Appel, U.S. regional director of corporate citizenship for IBM, is responsible for overseeing a range of programs helping to establish IBM as a leader in a new breed of corporate philanthropy. This approach promotes systemic social improvement largely through investments of technology, services, employee skills and volunteerism. She is a recognized leader in New York and is an active volunteer in the community. She currently serves as an executive board member of the Dutchess County Workforce Investment Board CEO, a board trustee for The Public Policy

Toni Ann Rufeh

Institute of New York State, board member of The Business Council of Westchester and co-chairperson of the steering committee of the WEDC’s Business and Professional Women’s Network. She was recently acknowledged as one of the Top 100 Women in the Hudson Valley.

Rufeh is the founder and president of Rufeh Associates, an executive recruitment firm specializing in the defense industry. She began her career within the defense industry at Loral Electronic Systems, as well as Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems.

As a project administrator, she managed a multimillion dollar internal IR&D budget. Her numerous volunteer interests include the Institute for Student Achievement, St. Vincent’s Hospital in Harrison and the North Castle Beautification Foundation.

FACTS & FIGURES MMM Lexington Inc., Mahopac.

Seller: Joseph Khoury, Cortlandt Manor Property: 146 Locust Ave., Cortlandt. Amount: $71,500. Filed March 10.

National Residential Nominee Services Inc. Seller: Kenneth D. Green, et al, Larchmont. Property: 765 Forest Ave., Mamaroneck. Amount: $892,000. Filed March 16.

Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Seller: Julio Alvear, et al, Yorktown Heights.

Property: 2744 Moreland St., Yorktown. Amount: $307,035. Filed March 13.

Pizzella Brothers Inc., Cortlandt Manor. Seller: Leszek Radoman, Hastings-on-Hudson. Property: 3 Revolutionary Road, Cortlandt. Amount: $100,000. Filed March 12.

U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Markus Bachmann, et al, Larchmont. Property: 9 Gilbert Park, Ossining. Amount: $321,200. Filed March17.

Ukrainian National Federal Credit Union. Seller: Michal G. Santangelo, White Plains. Property: 52 University Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $600,584.

Filed March 12.

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Joseph A. Ruggiero, Yonkers. Property: 4 Daniel Road, North Salem. Amount: $420,595. Filed March 10.

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Kenneth Joel Finger, White Plains. Property: 117 ½ N. Ridge St., Rye. Amount: $768,604. Filed March 17.

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Thomas Simeti, Nanuet. Property: 67 St. Andrews Place, Yonkers. Amount: $627,606. Filed March 13.

Wells Fargo, New Rochelle. Seller: Steven D. Feinstein, Rye Brook. Property: 59 Westminster Drive, Yonkers.

Amount: $178,000. Filed March 10.

FORECLOSURES BEDFORD, 402 Old Post Road.

Commercial property; 2.0 acre. Plaintiff: Zions First National Bank. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Norris McLaughlin & Marcus; 875 Third Ave., New York City.

Defendant: IMTTO LLC. Referee: David Gallo. Sale: March 31, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $1,570,308.16.

EASTCHESTER, 34 Orchard St. Two-family residence; .23 acre.

Plaintiff: Emigrant Bank. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Knuckles, Komosinski & Ellot, 914-345-3020; 565 Taxter Road, Suite 509, Elmsford. Defendant: Vincent Nicoletti. Referee: Jay Hashmall.

Sale: April 7, 11 a.m. Approximate lien: $859,273.66.

ELMSFORD, 31 Cabot Ave. Singlefamily residence; .13 acre. Plaintiff: HSBC Bank USA National Association.

Plaintiff ’s attorney: Gross Polowy LLC; 1775 Wehrle Drive. Defendant: Maria Cantillana. Referee: Terry Homer.

Sale: April 7, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $370,392.59.

HARTSDALE, 1025 Colony Drive, Apt. 1025. Condominium; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: Board of Managers of the Colony at Hartsdale Condominium. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Goldenberg & Selker LLP; 399 Knollwood Road, White Plains. Defendant: Sebastian Loreti. Referee: Robert Larocca. Sale: April 1,10 a.m. Approximate lien: $11,661.52.

TARRYTOWN, 11 Depeyster St. Two-family residence; .15 acre. Plaintiff: Castle Peak 2012-1 Loan Trust Mortgage Backed Notes. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Sheldon May & Associates, 516-763-3200; 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre. Defendant: Gloria Fuentes. Referee: Clement Patti. Sale: April 1, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $905,159.15.

WHITE PLAINS, 2 Kensico Knoll Place. Two-family residence; .19 acre. Plaintiff: Bank of America NA. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester. Defendant: Luis Rebutti. Referee: Theresa Marie Daniele.

Sale: April 1, 11 a.m. Approximate lien: $648,233.80.

YONKERS, 96 Saint Johns Ave. Single-family residence; .28 acre.

Plaintiff: WMC Mortgage Corp. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Sheldon May & Associates, 516-763-3200; 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre. Defendant: Diane Dimitry Asturizaga. Referee: John Gifford Molloy. Sale: April 1, 10:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $547,618.23.

JUDGMENTS 1055 Bergen Street Housing Development Fund Corp., Brooklyn. $11,954 in favor of Castlerom Holdings Corp., Harrison. Filed March 9.

3 Boys Hot Bagels Inc., Mount Kisco. $2,607 in favor of Signs By Mr. Jonn Inc., Bedford Hills. Filed March 12.

A-Val Architectural Metal Corp., Mount Vernon. $10,585 in favor of Hadco Metal Trading Company LLC, Melville. Filed March 11.

A-Val Architectural Metal III LLC, Mount Vernon. $15,095 in favor of New Penn Motor Express Inc., Lebanon, Pa. Filed March 9.

American Digital Imaging Corp., Yorktown Heights. $55,322 in favor of Sharp Electronics Corp., Mahwah, N.J. Filed March 11.

Amore Pizza and Pasta Corp., Armonk. $5,258 in favor of Clipper Magazine LLC, Mountville, Pa. Filed March 11.

Armonk Entertainment Group LLC, Armonk. $17,051 in favor of Ace Endico Corp., Brewster. Filed March 11.

Microera Printers Inc., Rochester. $12,760 in favor of Case Paper Company Inc., Harrison. Filed March 9.

Panessa Properties LLC, Croton-on-Hudson. $7,344 in favor of Overdevest Nurseries LP, Bridgeton, N.J. Filed March 9.

Rossini Excavating Corp., Mount Vernon. $76,228 in favor of Elq Industries Inc., New Rochelle. Filed March 11.

Three D Industrial Maintenance Corp., Hawthorne. $73,568 in favor of Sun Up Enterprises Inc., Wappingers Falls. Filed March 10.

United Showroom Construction, Yonkers. $727 in favor of Cornely Brothers Inc., Mount Vernon. Filed March 11.

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

Pappas, Alexandra A., et al. Filed

by CitiMortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 73 Hollywood Ave., Tuckahoe 10707. Filed June 10.

Rowell, Garth, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $344,208 affecting property located at 560 S. Sixth Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed June 10.

Sindhwani, Rajeev, et al. Filed by ARS Investors II 2012-1 HVB LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $937,500 affecting property located at 665 and 667 McLean Avenue and 62 Central Ave., Yonkers.

Filed June 10.

The United Stated of America, et al. Filed by Household Finance Realty Corporation of New York. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $597,382 affecting property located at 21 Longmeadow Road, Yonkers 10704. Filed June 10.

Watts, David S., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $353,600 affecting property located at 325 Highland Ave., Unit 303, Mount Vernon 10533. Filed June 10.

MECHANIC’S LIENS Hayrapetyan, Anush, et al, as owner. $22,217 as claimed by Buckley Contracting Corp., Tuckahoe. Property: in Eastchester. Filed March 13.

Milt-Nik Land Corp., as owner. $5,627 as claimed by Wausau Tile Inc. Property: in Yonkers. Filed March 9.

Saltzman, Barry, et al, as owner. $87,277 as claimed by Alcino Meireles, Ossining. Property: in Scarsdale. Filed March 9.

Anoki Skin Clinic, 1963 Palmer Ave., Larchmont 10538, c/o Marie-Ange D. Tardieu. Filed March 6.

CFD Consulting, 8 Skytop Drive, Croton-on-Hudson 10520, c/o Cornelius F. Dennis. Filed March 6.

Corte Tropical’s Beauty Salon, 3 Caryl Ave., Yonkers 10705, c/o Silveria F. Toribio de Gutierrez. Filed March 6.

Family Law Research and Writing Services, 9 Maple Court, Cortlandt Manor 10567, c/o Stacia Garcia.

Filed March 6.

United Nursing Homes For the Aged, as owner. $15,937 as claimed

by AK Stucco LLC. Property: in New Rochelle. Filed March 13.

JASCORP., 61 N. Rockledge Road, Suite GE, Yonkers 10708, c/o Justin Ciofalo. Filed March 6.

NEW BUSINESSES

JHolly’s House Cleaning Services, 342 N. Seventh Ave., Basement apartment, Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Jholly Rodriguez. Filed March 6.

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

Sole Proprietorships American Youth Fencing League, 308 Nelson Ave., Peekskill 10566, c/o Alex Acevedo. Filed March 6.

Liriano’s Grocery, 61 Lockwood Ave., Yonkers 10701, c/o Nicolas Liriano. Filed March 6.

Living World Apostolic Tabernacle, 1482 Nepperhan Ave., Yonkers 10703, c/o Joseph Dempster. Filed March 6.

Aiello, Leonora, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $45,900 affecting property located at 8 N. James St., Unit 80, Peekskill 10566.

Filed June 10.

Baker, Richard J., et al. Filed by Hudson Valley Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $650,000 affecting property located at 320 S. Healy Ave., Scarsdale.

Filed June 10.

Bonet, Sharon, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $175,000 affecting property located at 240 Halstead Ave., Apt. C8, Harrison 10528. Filed June 10.

Brown, Berndt, et al. Filed by CitiMortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $361,000 affecting property located at 54 Hartsdale Road, Elmsford 10523.

Filed June 10.

Cho, Mi Sun, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $326,000 affecting property located at 9 Roundtop Road, Yonkers 10710.

Filed June 10.

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FACTS & FIGURES Mayra Aragon Cleaning Service, 535 Simpson Place, Apt. 1, Peekskill 10566, c/o Mayra Aragon. Filed March 6.

Melody’s Jewelry Creations, 2826 Heathercrest Drive, Yorktown Heights 10598, c/o Melody N. Aubry. Filed March 6.

Ramos Autocare, 201 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers 10701, c/o Nilver S. Ramos. Filed March 6.

Running Water Cookies, 361 Quaker Road, Chappaqua 10514, c/o Leslie Gayle Mahady. Filed March 6.

Schmidt Carpentry, 1335 Aspen Road, Shrub Oak 10588, c/o Jan Schmidt. Filed March 6.

That Lady, 6 Birchbrook Drive, Valhalla 10595, c/o Virginia A. Brown.

Filed March 6.

Wedding on a Budget, 415 S. Fulton Ave., Mount Vernon 10553, c/o Janet Henry. Filed March 6.

Willtech, 12 Northwind Road, Yonkers 10710, c/o Tony Williams. Filed March 6.

Zeos Consulting, 61 N. Rockledge Road, Apt. GE, Yonkers 10708, c/o Steven Ciofalo. Filed March 6.

PATENTS The following patents were issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, D.C. Automatic computer storage medium diagnostics. Patent no.

8,984,333 issued to Steven F. Best, Groton, Mass.; and Janice M. Girouard, Austin, Texas. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Bidirectional counting of dual outcome events.

Patent no.

8,984,538 issued to Giles Roger Frazier, Austin, Texas; and Venkat R. Indukuru, Austin, Texas. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Computer system performance by applying rate limits to control block tenancy. Patent no. 8,984,521 issued to David D. Chambliss, San Jose, Calif. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Efficient routing for reverse proxies and content-based routers.

Patent no. 8,984,616 issued to Daniel M Jamrog, Westford, Ma.; David Scott Kern, Billerica, Ma.; Jason Dana LaVoie, Littleton, Ma.; and Chester E Ryder, III, Dracut, Ma. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Predecode logic autovectorizing a group of scalar instructions, including result summing add instruction to a vector instruction for execution in vector unit with dot product adder. Patent no. 8,984,260 issued to Adam J. Muff, Rochester, Minn.; Paul E. Schardt, Rochester, Minn.; Robert A. Shearer, Rochester, Minn.; and Matthew R. Tubbs, Rochester, Minn. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Securing asynchronous client server transactions. Patent no.

8,984,593 issued to Steven A. Bade, Sharon Springs; Harold Moss, Danvers, Ma.; and Mary Ellen Zurko, Groton, Ma. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Store data forwarding with no memory model restrictions. Patent no. 8,984,261 issued to Brian D. Barrick, Pflugerville, Texas; Barry W. Krumm, Poughkeepsie; James R. Mitchell, Poughkeepsie; Bradley Nelson, Austin, Texas; Aaron Tsai, Poughkeepsie; Chung-Lung K. Shum, Wappingers Falls; and Michael H. Wood, Poughkeepsie. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

System and method for automatically determining relationships between software artifacts using multiple evidence sources. Patent no. 8,984,481 issued to Tamir Klinger, Brooklyn; and Peri L. Tarr, Briarcliff Manor. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Techniques for dynamically discovering and adapting resource and relationship information in virtualized computing environments. Patent no. 8,984,506 issued to James C. Fletcher, Apex, N.C. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

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Efficient identification of entire row uniqueness in relational databases. Patent no. 8,984,301 issued to Peeyush Jaiswal, Boca Raton, Fla.; Vikram S. Khatri, Durham, N.C.; Naveen Narayan, Flower Mound, Texas; and Burt L. Vialpando, Irving, Texas. Assigned to International 287 Route 211 East LLC, MiddleBusiness Machines Corp., Armonk. town, as owner. Lender: Orange County Trust Co., Middletown. Property: 287 Route 211 East, Wallkill. Amount: $400,000. Filed March 11.

BUILDING LOANS

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Behrends, Jon C., as owner. Lender: Ulster Savings Bank. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $220,000.

Filed March 12.

Bank of America N.A. Seller: Ann M. Weaver, Red Hook. Property: 18 Rocky Road, Red Hook 12571. Amount: $207,000. Filed March 9.

Brimat Realty LLC, et al, Mahopac, as owner. Lender: Live Oak Banking Co., Wilmington, N.C. Property: 692 Route 6, Mahopac 10541. Amount: $178,915. Filed March 9.

Bank of America N.A. Seller: Anthony M. Abraham, Carmel. Property: 81 Elmwood Drive, Brewster 10509.

Amount: $299,903. Filed Feb. 27.

Corbin Hill LLC, Clifton, N.J., as owner. Lender: Greater Hudson Bank N.A., Middletown. Property: in Highlands.

Amount: $570,000. Filed March 16.

Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Seller: David D’Agostino, et al, Mahopac. Property: 185 Shear Hill Road, Mahopac 10541. Amount: $619,157. Filed March 2.

DeBellis, Anthony G., et al, Stormville, as owner. Lender: Mahopac Bank, Brewster. Property: 210 Turk Hill Road, Southeast. Amount: $440,000.

Filed March 9.

Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Seller: Mark Morgan, et al. Property: 59 S. Dix Ave., Newburgh 12550. Amount: $196,974.

Filed March 16.

J and M Home Building Systems Inc., as owner. Lender: Salisbury Bank and Trust Co. Property: in East Fishkill. Amount: $331,400. Filed March 9.

Bernasconi Enterprises Ltd., Fishkill. Seller: David Lant, Garrison. Property: in Beacon. Amount: $50,000.

Filed March 6.

Malgieri, Nicholas A., Saugerties, as owner. Lender: Rondout Savings Bank, Kingston. Property: Hurley Ave., Hurley 12443. Amount: $265,000.

Filed March 6.

Blitman Mahopac LLC, Mount Kisco. Seller: Random Ridge LLC, Yorktown Heights. Property: in Carmel.

Amount: $100,000. Filed Feb. 27.

Murphy, Connor, New Hampton, as owner. Lender: Ulster Savings Bank, Kingston. Property: 4 Heidi Lane, Blooming Grove 10918. Amount: $367,520. Filed March 16.

DEEDS Above $1 million Brimat Realty LLC, Mahopac.

Seller: Donald Grenier Corp., Carmel.

Property: 692 Route 6, Mahopac 10541.

Amount: $2.2 million. Filed March 9.

Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York Inc., Wallkill. Seller: BRE Brewster Distribution Center, No. 1 LLC, Chicago, Ill. Property: 39 Mount Ebo Road South, Southeast. Amount: $6.1 million. Filed March 5.

Below $1 million 11 Muller Avenue LLC, Highland Falls. Seller: John G. Bradley II, Highland Falls. Property: in Highland Falls.

Amount: $75,000. Filed March 11.

491 North Street LLC, Middletown.

Seller: Marion L. Jusaites, Clayton, N.C. Property: in Wallkill. Amount: $435,000. Filed March 11.

AJPA LLC, New York City. Seller: OYoon Kwon, et al, New York City. Property: in Gardiner. Amount: $260,000.

Filed March 6.

Albano Buildings LLC, Mahopac.

Seller: Matthew F. Bevilacqua, et al, Mahopac. Property: 566 Route 6, Mahopac 10541. Amount: $170,000. Filed Feb. 24.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Jack E. Schachner, Pleasant Valley. Property: 111 Horsepound Road, Carmel 10512. Amount: $583,940.

Filed March 12.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Gordon Fine, Yorktown Heights. Property: 124 Dykeman Road, Carmel 10512. Amount: $335,257.

Filed Feb. 24.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: William R. Overton, et al, Goshen. Property: 1523 Route 300, Newburgh 12550. Amount: $153,000.

Filed March 12.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Margaret Nicholson, Somers. Property: 1402 Windsor Lane, Brewster 10509. Amount: $413,330.

Filed Feb. 24.

DG Strategic II LLC. Seller: Priscilla Haber, et al, Tuxedo. Property: in Montgomery. Amount: $175,000. Filed March 12.

Home Evolution Construction LLC, New York City. Seller: Thomas Belliveau, Mahopac. Property: 132 Main St., Brewster. Amount: $140,000.

Filed Feb. 25.

DRI 4 LLC, Oneonta. Seller: Stoneleigh Woods at Carmel LLC, Riverhead. Property: 306 Egrets Landing, Carmel 10512. Amount: $230,000.

Filed March 11.

Excaliber 7 Inc., New Paltz. Seller: County of Orange, Goshen. Property: in New Windsor. Amount: $15,000.

Filed March 16.

Fannie Mae. Seller: Ralph L. Puglielle, New Windsor. Property: 18 Chestnut St., Port Jervis 12771. Amount: $145,886.

Filed March 16.

Blue Stream Properties LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Bruce A. Petito, Poughkeepsie. Property: 40 S. Parliman Road, LaGrangeville 12540.

Amount: $139,500. Filed March 11.

Fannie Mae. Seller: Robert E. Krahulik, Warwick. Property: 91 Orchard St., Walden 12586. Amount: $238,424.

Filed March 16.

Blue Stream Properties LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Bruce A. Petito, Hyde Park. Property: in Hyde Park.

Amount: $98,500. Filed March 11.

Fannie Mae. Seller: Roger H. Bohrer, East Northport. Property: 52 Rock Cut Road, Newburgh 12550. Amount: $394,495. Filed March 16.

Caiman Holdings LLC, New York City. Seller: Blic Realty LLC, Rhinebeck. Property: in Clinton. Amount: $190,000. Filed March 12.

Fannie Mae. Seller: Stephen H. Derderian, Warwick.

Property: 6-8 Barcelow St., Port Jervis 12771.

Amount: $250,663. Filed March 16.

Champion Properties Inc., Hyde Park. Seller: Todd Sims, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Hyde Park. Amount: $117,000. Filed March 12.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: Joan H. McCarthy, Fishkill. Property: 31 Tanager Road B, Monroe 10950. Amount: $48,212. Filed March 16.

CitiMortgage Inc. Seller: Robert W. Fink, Goshen. Property: 725 Wallkill Ave., Pine Bush. Amount: $170,000.

Filed March 13.

Colonial Manor Apartments Inc., Poughkeepsie. Seller: Patrick Page Residential Properties LLC, Newburgh. Property: 49 Creek Road, Poughkeepsie. Amount: $200,000.

Filed March 11.

Colonial Manor Apartments Inc., Poughkeepsie. Seller: Patrick Page Residential Properties LLC, Newburgh. Property: 62 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie. Amount: $200,000.

Filed March 11.

Davidson and Luck Enterprises LLC, Fort Montgomery. Seller: Terrence J. Murphy, et al, Cornwall-onHudson. Property: 97 DuBois St., Newburgh 12550. Amount: $55,000. Filed March 12.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: Juliana LoBiondo, Newburgh. Property: 825 Craigville Road, Chester 10918. Amount: $341,076.

Filed March 16.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: Michael E. Catania, Newburgh. Property: 77 Liberty St., Newburgh 12550. Amount: $196,501. Filed March 16.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: Michael L. Fox, Walden.

Property: 836 Goshen Turnpike, Circleville 10919. Amount: $188,341. Filed March 16.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: Michele Rametta, Goshen. Property: 146 Coutant Road, Circleville 10919. Amount: $456,942. Filed March 16.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: Samuel Jacobs, Rosendale. Property: 1035 Creek Locks Road, Rosendale 12472. Amount: $92,025. Filed March 12.

HSBC Bank USA N.A. Seller: John Zelensky, et al, Poughkeepsie. Property: 31 Marple Road, Poughkeepsie 12603. Amount: $260,500. Filed March 9.

HSBC Bank USA N.A. Seller: Robert McFarlane, Newburgh. Property: 14 Farrington St., Newburgh 12550.

Amount: $45,000. Filed March 16.

Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Donald Cappillino, Pawling. Property: 115 Whiteford Drive, Pleasant Valley 12569. Amount: $192,500. Filed March 6.

Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Meghan Mossey, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $331,500.

Filed March 12.

Hudsonview Broadway LLC, Jamaica. Seller: Realty 188 LLC, Flushing. Property: 230 Broadway, Newburgh 12550. Amount: $100,000. Filed March 12.

J and M Putnam Properties LLC, Brewster. Seller: John A. Summers, et al, Cape Coral, Fla. Property: in Southeast. Amount: $455,000. Filed Feb. 26.

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Seller: Maura A. Barrett, Poughkeepsie.

Property: 366 Main St., Poughkeepsie 12601. Amount: $220,000. Filed March 12.

Krivas Properties LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: RAC Closing Services LLC, Cheshire, Conn. Property: in Fishkill.

Amount: $265,000. Filed March 13.

Leonid Holding LLC, Brooklyn.

Seller: Orange Hill LLC, Philadelphia, Pa. Property: 501 Bramertown Road, Tuxedo 10987. Amount: $530,000.

Filed March 12.

LPP Mortgage Ltd. Seller: Jonathan Lichwick, et al, Poughkeepsie.

Property: 51 High Acres Drive, Poughkeepsie 12603. Amount: $353,500.

Filed March 6.

LRG Sales Inc., Marlboro. Seller: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Property: 154 Chelsea Road, Wappingers Falls 12590. Amount: $142,000. Filed March 13.

FACTS & FIGURES Majestic Home Improvements Corp., LaGrangeville. Seller: Fannie Mae. Property: 62 Woodstock Road, Carmel 10512. Amount: $50,099. Filed March 11.

U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Madeline Galluzzo, et al, Walden. Property: 1158 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction 12533. Amount: $323,000. Filed March 9.

Most Properties Inc., Poughkeepsie. Seller: Simon Durmiaki, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Poughkeepsie.

Amount: $125,000. Filed March 12.

U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Peter C. McGinnis, Poughkeepsie. Property: 8358 Route 55, Pawling. Amount: $376,500.

Filed March 11.

Mountainville Estates LLC, Mountainville. Seller: Prospect Road Development Corp., River Vale, N.J. Property: Prospect Road, Blooming Grove.

Amount: $950,000. Filed March 13.

U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Peter G. Botti, Goshen. Property: 406 North St., Middletown 10940. Amount: $59,500.

Filed March 12.

New Wave Pool and Spa LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Peter R. Eriksen. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $21,500.

Filed March 11.

U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Sistine Vansteenburgh, et al, Poughkeepsie.

Property: 905 N. Quaker Lane, Staatsburg 12580. Amount: $138,000. Filed March 13.

Newlife Properties of Hudson Valley LLC, Commack. Seller: Guy Parisi, Rye. Property: in Port Jervis. Amount: $137,600. Filed March 11.

U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Wilder Valle, et al, Warwick. Property: 40 Algernon St., Cornwall-on-Hudson 12518. Amount: $142,800. Filed March 16.

Northern Dutchess Properties LLC, New York City. Seller: Robert Ditta, Rockville Centre. Property: Amount: $26,500. Filed March 9.

Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, West Palm Beach, Fla. Seller: Cathy A. Relyea, Poughkeepsie. Property: 20 S. Mesier Ave., Wappingers Falls 12590.

Amount: $243,000. Filed March 12.

Orange County Trust Co., Middletown. Seller: Robert B. Hunter, Monticello. Property: in Otisville. Amount: $134,006. Filed March 12.

Peak Enterprises Inc., Fishkill.

Seller: Jane A. Smythe, LaGrangeville.

Property: in LaGrange. Amount: $400,000. Filed March 11.

PennyMac Corp., Moorpark, Calif.

Seller: Josef Zeman, et al, Tarrytown.

Property: in Mahopac. Amount: $287,292. Filed March 6.

RAC Closing Services LLC, Cheshire, Conn. Seller: Keebum Jung, Fishkill. Property: 2614 Bennington Drive, No. 814, Fishkill. Amount: $265,000. Filed March 13.

Sirico LLC, Sunnyvale, Calif. Seller: Lynette M. Allen, Wawarsing. Property: in Wawarsing. Amount: $22,727.

Filed March 10.

Six Da Residence LLC, Brooklyn.

Seller: Hendy Posen LLC, Monroe.

Property: 6 D.A. Weider Blvd, Monroe 10950. Amount: $225,000. Filed March 10.

U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Jason M. Thomas, et al, East Sandwich, Mass. Property: 40 Railroad Ave., Amenia 12501. Amount: $136,500.

Filed March 12.

U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Kathryn Scott Lazar, Hopewell Junction. Property: 4 Pond Place, Fishkill. Amount: $172,500. Filed March 6.

Vassar Brothers Hospital, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Stephanie Kimball, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $250,000. Filed March 11.

Vassar Brothers Hospital, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Vincent J. Catalano, et al, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $175,000. Filed March 11.

Walden Savings Bank, Montgomery. Seller: Stephen H. Derderian. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $400,000. Filed March 11.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc., Morris Plains, N.J. Seller: Todd H. Dechter, et al, Carmel. Property: 208 Daisy Lane, Carmel. Amount: $645,000. Filed March 9.

Y.D. Goldberger Drive Corp., Nanuet. Seller: Bruce E. Mapes, Monroe. Property: in Monroe. Amount: $290,000. Filed March 12.

Zheng Group LLC, Walden. Seller: Daniel Stalley, Newburgh. Property: 1-5 Orange Ave., Walden 12586.

Amount: $450,000. Filed March 13.

Stockade Ventures LLC, Kingston.

Seller: B and G St. James LLC, Kingston. Property: in Kingston. Amount: $180,000. Filed March 9.

JUDGMENTS

Sugar Hill Farm LLC, Pine Plains.

Seller: Judith M. Scott, New York City.

Property: in Pine Plains. Amount: $35,000. Filed March 11.

11 Main Kingston LLC, Kingston. $296 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 12.

613 Automotive Group Inc., Ellenville. $99,836 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 12.

Extrovert Design Inc., Monroe. $354 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

A and N Halal Meat Inc., Chester. $44,776 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

Godfathers Drywall Corp., Newburgh. $1,867 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

A and S Subway Inc., Chester. $29,883 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

H.V. Leasing Corp., Newburgh. $1,868 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

Annarella Ristorante LLC, Saugerties. $10,607 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 12.

Hudson Valley Tennis Company Inc., Middletown. $354 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

Antique Etc Repeat Performance, Greenwood Lake. $125 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

Apple Land Child Care Center Inc., Highland. $1,652 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 6.

Authentic Property Maintenance and Landscaping LLC, New Windsor. $7,790 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

Bart-Glad Inc., Newburgh. $658 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

Boxerek’s Garage LLC, Kerhonkson. $2,035 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 6.

Champion Athletes LLC, Monroe. $541 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

Chrystolla Tile LLC, New Paltz. $2,236 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 6.

Colucci Shand Realty Inc., Gardiner. $258 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 6.

Complete Lumber Corp., Monroe. $546 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

D’N’P Creations Inc., Monroe. $1,867 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

Direct Lending Inc., Middletown. $479 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

Expresstech Printing Inc., Stone Ridge. $624 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 12.

Kat’s Korner Tavern LLC, Kingston. $2,653 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 12.

Kingston Alteration Center Inc., Kingston. $556 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 12.

La Hacienda Grocery Deli Corp., Newburgh. $704 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

Lawn Maniac, High Falls. $1,750 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 6.

M and L Industry of NY Inc., Monroe. $404 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

Mall Management Inc., Marlboro. $50,843 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 6.

Precision Metals Manufacturing Inc., Port Ewen. $1,017 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 6.

Priority One IT Inc., Newburgh. $105 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

Resist LLC, Washingtonville. $826 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant Inc., Kingston. $5,335 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 12.

Signature World Wide Relocation-Newburgh Inc., Goshen. $1,868 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

Skatetube Inc., Highland Mills. $517 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

Superior Sheds Inc., New Hampton. $404 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

The Park Center Inc., Highland. $1,076 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 12.

The Paving Company Inc., Stone Ridge. $322 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 6.

Tommy’s Auto Works Inc., Walden. $4,113 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

Martin T. Boyle Inc., Chester. $256 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 18.

Mid Hudson Door and Window, Wawarsing. $1,989 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 6.

Murphy’s Bistro and Tavern Inc., Hurley. $13,697 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 6.

Patel Kingston LLC, Kingston. $2,370 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 6.

Persico Plumbing and Heating, Saugerties. $1,252 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 6.

Phoenicia Wines and Liquors, Phoenicia. $3,873 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 6.

US Mail Contractor, Saugerties. $1,315 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 12.

Village Cutter of New Paltz Inc., New Paltz. $112 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 12.

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

55 Main Street Brewster LLC, et al. Filed by City National Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $1.2 million affecting property located at 55 Main St., Brewster. Filed March 6.

Alvarado, John, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $220,000 affecting property located at 360 Clove Road, Blooming Grove 10950. Filed Sept. 8.

Benejan, Robert, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $268,000 affecting property located at 449 Pocatello Road, Middletown 10940. Filed Sept. 8.

Blauvelt, Martin D., et al. Filed by CitiMortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $236,241 affecting property located at 69 Brewster St., Kingston 12401. Filed March 9.

Booth, Demarest J. Jr., et al. Filed

by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $100,000 affecting property located at 130 Eastern Road, Putnam Valley 10579. Filed Feb. 26.

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FACTS & FIGURES Brick, James, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $573,750 affecting property located at 147 Duke Drive, Carmel 10512. Filed March 5.

Ferlita, Joyce E., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $205,699 affecting property located at 11 Pleasant View Drive, Marlboro 12542. Filed March 10.

Ramada, Amed, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $328,226 affecting property located at 12 Mandy Lane, Mahopac 10541. Filed Feb. 26.

Titmas, David Jr., et al. Filed by BAC Home Loans Servicing LP. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $52,855 affecting property located at 218 Winding Hill Road, Montgomery 12549. Filed Sept. 8.

Bryant, Jessie, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 61 Tanglewylde Road, Lake Peekskill 10537. Filed Feb. 27.

Gluege, Genevieve A., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $540,000 affecting property located at 42 Wesley Hill Lane, Warwick 10990. Filed Sept. 8.

Ryan, Patrick F., et al. Filed by JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $138,750 affecting property located at 2403 Route 6, Middletown 10940.

Filed Sept. 4.

Unknown heirs of the estate of Patrick Ferrara, et al. Filed

by Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $564,000 affecting property located at 144 Route 292, Patterson 12563. Filed Feb. 26.

Caballero, Jaclyne M., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $297,095 affecting property located at 25 Diana Ridge Road, Highland 12528.

Filed March 11.

Gomez, Robert A., et al. Filed by GMAT Legal Title Trust 2014-1. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $228,375 affecting property located at 329 W. Saugerties Road, Saugerties 12477. Filed March 12.

Rybak, Kelly, as heir at law and next of kin to Peter Rybak, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 9 Wasyl Lane, Kerhonkson 12446. Filed March 12.

Villa Baglieri Inc., et al. Filed by Catskill Hudson Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $1 million affecting property located at 200 Fosler Road, Plattekill. Filed March 10.

Clark, Carl T., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $270,381 affecting property located at 1050 Queens Highway, Accord 12404.

Filed March 11.

Gualano, Frank A., et al. Filed by Chase Home Finance LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $400,000 affecting property located at 5 Sunset Ridge, Carmel 10512. Filed March 9.

Scaturro, Giuseppa, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $301,500 affecting property located at 50 Grand St., Marlboro 12542. Filed March 9.

Vuolo, Jennifer A., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $305,000 affecting property located at 5 Louis Place, Brewster 10509. Filed Feb. 25.

Colangelo, Arlene, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $378,000 affecting property located at 723 Route 311, Patterson 12563. Filed March 3.

Gutierrez, Xenia, et al. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $295,920 affecting property located at 32 Third St., Middletown 10940. Filed Sept. 8.

Schaefer, Clyde M., et al. Filed by JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $405,000 affecting property located at 17 Kelly Road, Carmel 10512.

Filed March 5.

Weiss, Jean, et al. Filed by Caliber Home Loans Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $217,550 affecting property located at 36 Birch Trail, Carmel. Filed March 9.

Cortez, Manuel, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $122,000 affecting property located at 204 Hill and Dale Road, Carmel 10512.

Filed March 10.

Crantz, Joanne M., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $143,549 affecting property located at 64 E. Chester St., Kingston 12401. Filed March 11.

Cuello, Judith, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $288,183 affecting property located at 3 Deer Run Court, Carmel 10512. Filed March 6.

Davis, Donna, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $130,368 affecting property located at 19 Sterling St., Middletown 10940.

Filed Sept. 4.

Delgado, Luis F., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $118,000 affecting property located at 421 Fox Run Lane, Carmel 10512. Filed March 2.

Dimarsico, James R., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 67 Sussex St., Port Jervis 12771. Filed Sept. 5.

Du Pont, Christopher M., et al.

Filed by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $122,735 affecting property located at 3 Siegel Drive, Ellenville 12428. Filed March 11.

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Hannigan, Daniel, et al. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $267,697 affecting property located at 3914 Whispering Hills, Chester 10918. Filed Sept. 4.

Hazoury, Rosa, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $199,200 affecting property located at 34 Floridan Road, Putnam Valley 10579. Filed March 10.

Hibbert, Timothy, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $347,985 affecting property located at 177 Lattintown Road, Newburgh 12550. Filed Sept. 4.

Pardee, Joel D., et al. Filed by Ally Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $448,000 affecting property located at 6 Quaker Manor Lane, Patterson 12563. Filed March 11.

Patten, Elizabeth A., et al. Filed

by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $112,500 affecting property located at 1064 Route 32, Newburgh 12550. Filed Sept. 4.

Pinto, Christopher E., et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 319 Main St., Cold Spring 10516. Filed March 10.

Prince, Lori A., et al. Filed by the State of New York Mortgage Agency.

Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $82,450 affecting property located at 5 Caskey Lane, Otisville. Filed Sept. 8.

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Schwartz, Todd, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $148,400 affecting property located at 1 Orchard St., Otisville 10963. Filed Sept. 5.

Simon, Paul L., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $316,000 affecting property located at 51 Lee Ave., Putnam Valley 10579. Filed March 11.

Simonian, Sarkis Sr., et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $220,000 affecting property located at 6-8 Center St., Kingston 12401. Filed March 10.

Smith, Stephanie D., et al. Filed

by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $220,000 affecting property located at 22 Gladstone Ave., Walden 12586. Filed Sept. 5.

Sobers, Kenneth P., as appointed administrator and heir to the estate of Eileen Sobers, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $45,000 affecting property located at 129 Grove St., Tillson 12486. Filed March 11.

Stahl, Raymond J., et al. Filed

by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $328,000 affecting property located at 16 Longwood Road, Mahopac 10541.

Filed March 10.

The estate of Anita Breen, et al.

Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $420,000 affecting property located at 1105 Eagles Ridge Road, Brewster 10509. Filed Feb. 26.

Young-Hoo, Tonni, et al. Filed by Union Savings Mortgage Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $350,000 affecting property located in Patterson. Filed March 6.

MECHANIC’S LIENS Atlantic Construction and Coatings LLC, as owner. $1,300 as claimed

by Jim Liebler Inc., Carmel. Property: 51 Lakeview Road, Pawling. Filed March 12.

Auth, Steven, Garrison, as owner. $7,460 as claimed by Badey and Watson Surveying and Engineering P.C., Cold Spring. Property: 279 Route 9, Cold Spring 10516. Filed March 4.

Barcia, Richard, as owner. $1,750 as claimed by Eagle Eye Electric Inc., Stormville. Property: 96 Sagamore Drive, Kent. Filed March 9.

Consolidated Medical Inc., as owner. $700 as claimed by Life Care Design Inc., New Paltz. Property: 29 Prospect St., Newburgh 12550. Filed March 16.

Goldberg, Judith M., as owner. $13,500 as claimed by Colonial Town Lawn and Garden Care, Patterson.

Property: 282 Cashman Road, Patterson. Filed March 6.

Tortoretti, Mary, as owner. $16,891 as claimed by Theresa Scott, Pine Bush. Property: 22 Riverview Circle, Poughkeepsie. Filed March 10.

Weiss, Jamie, as owner. $8,799 as claimed by Williams Lumber Inc., Rhinebeck. Property: 26 Albrecht Lane, Pleasant Valley. Filed March 12.

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

Doing Business As A-W Coon and Sons Inc., d.b.a.

Hudson Valley Recycling and Environmental Services, 412 Route 199, Red Hook 12571. Filed March 11.

C/T Media Corp., d.b.a. Eyre Nuclear Ener�y Consultancy, 291 Wall St., Kingston 12401. Filed March 11.

The Park Center Inc., d.b.a. Stepping Stones at The Park, 30 Park Lane, Highland 12528. Filed March 11.

US Ener�y Concierge Inc., d.b.a. Solar Plus, 55 Harrison’s Trail, Hopewell Junction 12533. Filed March 11.

Partnerships BCV Associates PTRS, 3212 Route 9W, New Windsor 12553, c/o John W. Baker II and Karen B. Pinkham. Filed June 9.

Growing Young, 369 Fullerton Ave., Newburgh 12550, c/o Nicole Komondorea. Filed June 9.

Hibernia Development, 387 O’Haire Road, Middletown 10941, c/o Kevin John Quinn. Filed June 9.

Infinity Fit NY, 522 Lattintown Road, Marlboro 12542, c/o Joseph Alton Snyder Jr. Filed March 6.

J M Rose Landscape Co., 30 Hy Vue Drive, Newburgh 12550, c/o Joseph M. Rose Jr. Filed June 9.

Jenny’s Nails, 97-103 W. Main St., Goshen, c/o H. Bui Trang. Filed June 9.

JP Carpentry and Handyman Services, 261 S. Riverside Road, Highland 12528, c/o John Edward Pollan. Filed March 11.

M and G Construction, 56 Skyline Drive, Highland Mills 10930, c/o Monica Bartelini. Filed June 9.

PM Innovations, 11 Sarafian Road, New Paltz 12561, c/o Preston T. Manganaro. Filed March 12.

Rondout Valley Partners, 7145 Route 209, Wawarsing 12488, c/o Dennis M. Ballentine. Filed March 11.

Floral Poetry Florist, 3838 Main St., Stone Ridge 12484, c/o Maureen M. Newman and James Patrick Newman.

Filed March 10.

S. Ex, 175 Creeklocks Road, Rosendale 12477, c/o Anthony L. Roddy. Filed March 10.

Vestiges USA, P.O. Box 355, Cragsmoor 12420, c/o Heidi L. Wagner and Carolyn Peters Baker. Filed March 12.

Seashell Cat Yoga, 4 Mountain Road, Marlboro 12542, c/o Stephanie DeMartini. Filed March 6.

Sole Proprietorships

STV Motorcycle Trailers USA, 12 Cherry Lane, Ellenville 12428, c/o Glen A. Blaunstein. Filed March 6.

Alternative Pipe, 244 Clinton Ave., Kingston 12401, c/o Jody Lee Lent Jr. Filed March 9.

AM Contractors, 135 Hilltop Terrace, Kerhonkson 12446, c/o Aaron J.L. Smith. Filed March 12.

Bliss Salon, 3185 Route 9W, Saugerties 12477, c/o Camille M. McGowan. Filed March 6.

Broadway’s Finest Barbers, 579 Broadway, Kingston 12401, c/o Steven L. Johnson. Filed March 9.

Clearview Field and Brush, P.O. Box 103, Modena 12548, c/o Kyle C. Shand. Filed March 11.

Crazy Cow Kettle Corn, 20 Koskie Lane, Kingston 12401, c/o Donald Price. Filed March 6.

Divine Dance, 19 Holly Hills Drive, Woodstock 12498, c/o Jasmine H. Jordaan. Filed March 11.

Gran’s Attic, 220 N. Putt Corners Road, New Paltz 12561, c/o Deborah C. Alleyne. Filed March 6.

Sureda Music, 20 Irving Place, Kingston 12401, c/o Roseann SuredaHaggerty. Filed March 12.

Tammi Loves Clothes, 66 Argent Drive, Highland 12528, c/o Tammi Chalmers. Filed March 12.

The Trendy Little Closet, 127 Boices Lane, Kingston 12401, c/o Felicia M. Porter. Filed March 10.

Tree Leaves Messages, 106 Moore St., Kingston 12401, c/o Teresa Marie Howard. Filed March 10.

Unity 27, 12 Chapel St., Ellenville 12428, c/o Matthew W. Valdez. Filed March 12.

Vandermark Farm, 1415 Route 208, Wallkill 12589, c/o Wayne E. Vandermark. Filed March 6.

Vintage Woodstock, 11 Harder Road, Woodstock 12498, c/o Robert T. Frazza. Filed March 9.

York Painting and Restoration, 82 Mount Orange Road, Slate Hill, c/o Scott Allen York. Filed June 9.

LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Formation of Golden Apple Childcare, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 01/15/15. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Lester Rodriques, 814 Hall St., Mamaroneck, NY 10543.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59827 BONUS HR CONSULTING, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/09/2015. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Glenn Courounis, 107 Hilltop Rd., Ardsley, NY 10502. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59828 Notice of Formation of 5th Element Ventures, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/24/14. 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, 126 Lord Kitchener Road, New Rochelle, New York 10804.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59829 Notice of Formation of 42 Square Solutions, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/5/14. 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, 126 Lord Kitchener Road, New Rochelle, New York 10804.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59830 Notice of Limited Liability Company (LLC): The S&J Project, LLC. Art of Org filed with SSNY on 1/21/15.The LLC office is located in Westchester County.

United States Corporation Agents has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. United States Corporation Agents shall mail a copy of process to the LLC at P.O. Box 376, Chappaqua, NY 10514. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59831 FOR GOODNESS CAKES NY, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 1/27/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Christina Ann Alleva, 630 Gramatan Ave., Apt. 3T, Mt. Vernon, NY 10552.

Latest date to dissolve: 12/31/2065.

General Purposes. #59832 BRIGHTON ELECTRIC, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 1/23/15.

Office location: Westchester County.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to James J. Tierney, 1724 Central St., Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. General Purposes. #59833 Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: NYC Americana Concierge LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/20/2015. NY office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is 32205 Town Green Drive Elmsford NY 10523. Purpose of the LLC is to provide a excellent concierge service. #59834 722 COMMERCE, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/17/2014.

Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 722 Commerce St., Thronwood, NY 10594.

Reg Agent: Pellegrino & Company, 22 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY 10532. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59835 ANTHONY BULFAMANTE EQUITIES III LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/10/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 68 Marion Dr., New Rochelle, NY 10804.

General Purposes. #59836 Notice of Formation of Dowe Partners LLC. Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/20/14. 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 Forest Lane, Bronxville,NY 10708.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose #59838

Notice of Formation: Williamson and Young LLC. Art. of Org. filed with SSNY 1/22/15. Offc Loc Westchester Cnty.

SSNY design as agent of LLC upon who process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 39 Quaker Hill Dr Croton on Hudson, NY 10520 Purpose: any lawful purpose #59839 Notice of Formation of RIVERTOWNS STAGING LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/19/14. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o THE LLC, 55 Walgrove Ave., Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522. Purpose: all lawful activities. #59840 Notice of Formation of BLUESTONE 53, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/16/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o THE LLC, 12 Water St., #204, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: all lawful activities. #59841 Notice of Formation of GERALD H. HYMAN, DMD, PLLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/5/14. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o THE LLC, 242 Robert Dr., New Rochelle, NY 10804. Purpose: to engage in the practice of dentistry. #59842 Notice of Formation of 3225 EAST TREMONT ASSOCIATES, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/22/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o THE LLC, 12 Water St., #204, White Plains, NY 10601.

Purpose: all lawful activities. #59843 Notice of Formation of PROTEALAB LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/3/14. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o THE LLC, 85 Brevoort Ln., Rye, NY 10580. Purpose: all lawful activities. #59844 Notice of Formation of STELLAR SOLUTIONS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/13/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o THE LLC, 66 Miller Ave., Tarrytown, NY 10591. Purpose: all lawful activities. #59845 Notice of Formation of 323 EAST 53RD HOLDING, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/16/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o THE LLC, 12 Water St., #204, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: all lawful activities #59846 Notice of Formation of 323 EAST 53RD ASSOCIATES, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/16/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o THE LLC, 12 Water St., #204, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: all lawful activities. #59847 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). OLIVER ENTERPRIZE, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/09/15. 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: OLIVER ENTERPRIZE, PO BOX 435, Yonkers, New York 10703, principal business location of the LLC. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #59848 Notice of formation of MOUNT KISCO PRODUCTS LLC . Art. Of Org. filed with the Sectíy of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/23/15. Office in Westchester County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 185 McLain Street Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: Any lawful purpose #59849 Notice of Cert. of Conv. of Redhead Writes, a general partnership, to Redhead Writes LLC, a limited liability company (LLC). Cert. of Conversion filed with SS NY on 2/18/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: c/o The LLC, 8 Riverview Terr., Irvington, NY 10533.Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity. #59850

PB VENTURES LLC, a domestic LLC, by way of conversion from a general partnership f/k/a PB Investments filed with the SSNY on 1/28/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Cary Potkin, 13 Rolling Hills Ln., Harrison, NY 10528.

General Purposes. #59851 SAIMS LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/15/2015. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: 20 Winterberry Ln., Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose #59852 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF VIA WILLOW, LLC Arts. of Org. filed w/ Secy of State of NY on 02/12/15, Office loc: Westchester Cty, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 460 North Main St, Port Chester, NY 10573. Purpose: Any lawful activity. #59853 Pop & Bessieís, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Secy. Of State (SSNY) 11/17/14.

Office Location: Westchester County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 80 Guion Place, Apt. 9Y, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Purpose: Any lawful acts or activities. #59855

Notice of Formation of Shorepoint Holdings, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/27/2015. Office Location: Westchester Cty. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:Kurt Reich, 624 Oakhurst Rd.Mamaroneck NY 10543.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59867 Notice of Formation of Rockland Capital LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 2/27/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 3 Stratford Road, Larchmont, New York 10538. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59868 Notice of Formation of Greenberg & Chester LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/23/15. Office in Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 141 Nob Hill Dr. Elmsford, NY, 10523. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59870 NOVO CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/03/2015. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Michael Nessim, 530 E. 76th St., #9C, NY, NY 10021. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59871

Notice of Formation of Empire Drafting LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 02/18/15. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 740 Gramatan Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10552. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59856

MP FISH LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/03/2015. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O Steinvurzel & Levy Law Group, 34 South Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59872

Notice of Formation of Karen D. Kipnes, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State (SSNY) on 12/15/14. 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, 33 Rock Shelter Road, Waccabuc, NY 10597. Purpose: any lawful purpose #59857

PBGS LA ROCHELLE REALTY, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/17/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 510 North Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10801. General Purposes. #59873

Notice of Formation of TarryTel, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 02/23/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 28 W Elizabeth St, Tarrytown, New York 10591. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #59859

85-87 GAINSBORG AVE LLC , a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/5/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Robert Barbera, 4 Mayfair Rd., Elmsford, NY 10523. General Purposes. #59874

Notice of Formation of Katonah Consulting, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on Jan. 20, 2015 Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 37 Cedar Road East, Katonah, NY 10536. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59860

321 E 93 LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/25/05. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Vincent Ventura, 1586 First Ave., NY, NY 10028. General Purposes. #59875

BOATING TIMES NEW YORK, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/6/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 5 Hilltop Dr., Cortland Manor, NY 10567. General Purposes. #59861 KIMBALL DENTISTRY, PLLC, a Prof.

LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/23/2015. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 300 Kimball Ave., Yonkers, NY 10704. Purpose: To practice the profession of Dentistry. #59864 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 4 SCOTT CIRCLE PARTNERS, LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/07/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated agent upon whom process maybe served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to principal business address: 645 N. Broadway,White Plains, NY 10603.

Purpose: any lawful act. #59865 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: STAY PRAYED UP, LLC (stayprayerful.org).

Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/02/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O STAY PRAYED UP, LLC, 77 Locust Hill Ave. Apt. 329, Yonkers NY 10701.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59866

Notice of Formation of 30ne- Thirty, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/14/2014. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: P.O. Box 1318. 15 South 1st Ave. Mount Vernon, NY 10550. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #59876 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: BKKJ Property Services LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on 3/4/15. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to BKKJ Property Services LLC, 240 Underhill Avenue, Apartment 2, Yorktown Heights, New York 10598.

Name/address of each member available from SSNY. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59877 Notice of Formation Artemis Development LLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY 3/5/15. Off. Loc.: Westchester Cnty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o the LLC, 24 Ridge Street, Katonah, NY 10536.

Purpose: all lawful activities. #59878 Notice of Formation Action Brand Advisers LLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY 3/4/15. Off. Loc.: Westchester Cnty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o the LLC, 3 Green Acres Drive, Rye, NY 10580.

Purpose: all lawful activities. #59879

CGC ADVISORY GROUP LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 3/3/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 180 Jackson Ave., Pelham, NY 10803. General Purposes. #59880 SIGNATURE PAINT & PAPER, LLC, a foreign LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/10/15. Office location: Westchester County.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 44 Cliffdale Rd., Greenwich, CT 06831. General Purposes #59881 Notice of formation of Ground Up Estates, LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 4/12/13, office location: Westchester County. Princ. office of LLC: 4 Martine Ave, Suite 612 White Plains, NY 10606.

SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. #59882 Notice of Formation of ALL IN ONE REALTY LLC Art. of Organization filed with SSNY on 11/12/14 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, c/o David Nigrelli, Esq. 465 Columbus Avenue, Suite 120, Valhalla, NY 10595 Purpose: any lawful business activity. #59883 190 VALLEY STREET LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/11/2015.

Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 427 Manville Rd., Pleasantville, NY 10570.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59884 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC).

NAME: FETE BOITE, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/30/2015. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 63 2nd Street, Harrison, New York 10528, principal business location of the LLC. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #59886 Notice of Formation of Around Your Town Home Inspections,LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/03/2015. Office in Westchester Counnty. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59887 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). NAME: FPT Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/24/14. Office location: Westchester County. The NY Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served, and the address a copy shall be mailed is 34 Waterview Drive, Ossining, NY 10562 #59888 3 TO 5 DESIGN & CONSULTING LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/6/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 538 Westchester Ave., Rye Brook, NY 10573. General Purposes. #59889 Notice of Formation of Jawdropper Innovations, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/12/15. 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, 100 Parkway Road apt 5B, Bronxville, NY 10708. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59890 Notice of formation of: Start Med Life, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with SSNY on 1/27/15. Office location: Westchester Co. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1155 Warburton Ave, #4S Yonkers, NY 10701. Purpose: any lawful business activity #59891

SUMMONS Index No. 61923/2014 D/O/F: August 1, 2014 Premises Address: 443 UNION AVENUE MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY, Plaintiff, -againstANGELA WILLOUGHBY AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF MARGARET WILLOUGHBY; JAMES THOMPSON AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF MARGARET WILLOUGHBY; MICHELLE WILLOUGHBY AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF MARGARET WILLOUGHBY; JOHN DOE 1 THROUGH 50; JANE DOE 1 THROUGH 50, INTENDING TO BE THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DISTRIBUTES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, TRUSTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET WILLOUGHBY WHO WAS BORN ON MAY 31, 1931 AND DIED ON MARCH 22, 2012, A RESIDENT OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, THEIR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST IF ANY OF THE AFORESAID DEFENDANTS BE DECEASED, THEIR RESPECTIVE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE AFORESAID CLASSES OF PERSON, IF THEY OR ANY OF THEM BE DEAD, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE HUSBANDS, WIVES OR WIDOWS, IF ANY, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO THE PLAINTIFF; EQUITABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL LLC; GROTON & BRUNEY LLC; BOGUSZ JAROSLAW; MT. VERNON HOSPITAL; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; SUMMIT BANK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; WESTCHESTER COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT;; ‘’JOHN DOES’’ and ‘’JANE DOES,’’ said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises and corporations, other entities or persons who have, claim, or may claim, a lien against, or other interest in, the premises, Defendant(s), TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

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

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

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

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The following notice is intended only for those defendants who are owners of the premises sought to be foreclosed or who are liable upon the debt for which the mortgage stands as security.

YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. The present amount of the debt as of the date of this summons: $340,469.38, consisting of principal balance of $338,069.18 plus interest of $511.27, Service Fees of $25.00; escrow/impound shortages or credits of $0.00, Mortgage Insurance Premium charges of $138.93; late charges of $0.00; Brokerís Price Opinion, inspection and miscellaneous charges of $0.00; attorney fee $1,450.00 and title search $275.00.

Because of interest and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after we receive the check, in which event we will inform you.

The name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed: JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY. Unless you dispute the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, within thirty (30) days after receipt hereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates P.C. If you notify Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates P.C in writing within thirty (30) days after your receipt hereof that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, we will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of any judgment against you representing the debt and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to you by Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates P.C. Upon your written request within 30 days after receipt of this notice, Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates P.C will provide you with the name and address of the original creditor if different from the current creditor.

Note: Your time to respond to the summons and complaint differs from your time to dispute the validity of the debt or to request the name and address of the original creditor. Although you have as few as 20 days to respond to the summons and complaint, depending on the manner of service, you still have 30 days from receipt of this summons to dispute the validity of the debt and to request the name and address of the original creditor.

TO THE DEFENDANTS, except: The Plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action.

TO THE DEFENDANTS: If you have obtained an order of discharge from the Bankruptcy court, which includes this debt, and you have not reaffirmed your liability for this debt, this law suit is not alleging that you have any personal liability for this debt and does not seek a money judgment against you. Even if a discharge has been obtained, this lawsuit to foreclose the mortgage will continue and we will seek a judgment authorizing the sale of the mortgaged premises.

Dated: July 30, 2014 Joshua P. Smolow, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Main Office: 51 E Bethpage Road Plainview, NY 11803 516-741-2585 Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process. Some people may approach you about ìsavingî your home. You should be extremely careful about any such promises. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. There are government agencies, legal aid entities and other non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the Departmentís website at www.banking.state.ny.us. The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies. #59885

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VISIONARY VACUUM? WHAT MAKES SOME AREAS DAZZLING AND OTHERS JUST PLAIN BORING?

DATE: TUESDAY, APRIL 28 TIME: 11:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M. LOCATION: THE WATERS EDGE AT GIOVANNI’S 2748 POST ROAD, DARIEN, CONN.

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A FAMILY CENTER CELEBRATION White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach, Deputy County Executive Kevin Plunkett and other officials recently welcomed Family Services of Westchester’s Lanza Family Center for All Ages to White Plains. FSW, along with more than 100 guests celebrated the culmination of a goal set years ago — to bring a state-of-the art intergenerational facility to White Plains.

Following the ribbon cutting, guests were given an opportunity to tour the facility, including The Marjorie and Richard Dammann Youth Wing, named after the founders of FSW, and The Sperling Family Adult Wing. “Our only regret,” said Susan B. Wayne, FSW’s president and CEO, “is that Pat Lanza, whose $1 million challenge grant enabled us to embark on this project, did not live to see her vision become reality.” Lanza passed away in March 2014. The center, modeled after My Second Home, FSW’s award-winning intergenerational program in Mount Kisco, will bring children, teens and seniors together at one site to participate in programs, share experiences and benefit from one another, just as they would in a family setting.

1. Les and Sybil Rosenberg, sponsors of the playground and landscaping.

2. Bob and Pam Adams and Penny Johnston Foote and Ray Foote. The women are daughters of Family Services of Westchester’s founders, Marjorie and Richard Dammann.

3. Madeleine Arnow and Kathi Arnow, whose family foundation sponsored the Arnow Family Social Center.

4. Frank Levin of TD Bank, White Plains Mayor Tom Roach, Susan B. Wayne, president and CEO of FSW, Nick Wolff, FSW’s chairman of the board, and Patrick Trask of TD Bank.

5. Graphic Designer Jill Singer with Jody and Mark Rollins, sponsors of an early childhood classroom.

6. Westchester County Legislator Benjamin Boykin with Susan and Howard Greenberg.

7. Nick Penn of Swiss Re, FSW’s Donna Weissman and Leslie Cassale, also of Swiss Re. 8. Lisa and Jordan Copeland, in front of Christine’s Garden room, sponsored by the Hugh J. Andersen Foundation.

9. Ann and Bill Sacher, hosts of the evening’s festivities and sponsors of the Center’s Community Room.

10. Longtime supporters Diane Tabakman, an honorary board member and past chairperson, and David Rhodes.

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2015

ABOVE THE BAR AWAR D S NINTH ANNUAL COUNTYWIDE AWARDS PROGRAM RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING WESTCHESTER ATTORNEYS

SAVE THE DATE: JUNE

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TUDOR ROOM PACE LAW SCHOOL 78 N. BROADWAY WHITE PLAINS

PRESENTED BY: • CITRIN COOPERMAN • WESTCHESTER COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • PACE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW • WESTCHESTER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION • WESTCHESTER WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATION

Visit westfaironline.com 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 22. For more information or questions, call Holly DeBartolo at (914) 694-3600, ext. 3006, or email hdebartolo@westfairinc.com.

Nominations close April 22

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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: 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 HEALTH CARE ATTORNEY: Candidate has concentrated his/her legal expertise within the area of health care and distinguished him/herself as a leading health care attorney among his/her peers.

LEADING REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY: Candidate has concentrated his/her legal expertise within the area of real estate, including land use, development and zoning matters and distinguished him/herself as a leading real estate attorney.

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 2012 Above The Bar Award Recipient Leading Labor & Employment Attorney

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