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has found since arriving at Metro-North as its new head on Feb. 1. The federal report followed the release this month of a draft of Giulietti’s 100-day plan to improve safety at the 6,000-employee subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. At a recent press conference he said the federal report “has affirmed what we already felt were the issues going forward.” Giulietti succeeded Howard Permut, a MetroNorth executive for 30 years who in January resigned as president after a series of accidents and derailments last year on Metro-North lines. Metro-North, page 6

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David Potack on the floor of his family’s Unitex Textile Rental Services plant in Mount Vernon.

feds to metro-north: change the culture by JOHn GOlDen jgolden@westfairinc.com

feDeral railroaD aDministration officials said their severely critical report to Congress this month on the accident-plagued Metro-North Railroad is “an urgent call to action” for MetroNorth leaders to derail the railroad’s current organizational culture and turn the nation’s second largest commuter line into “a model of safe railroad operations.” Metro-North Railroad President Joseph J. Giulietti called the federal report “deeply troubling” and said it raises “real concerns” that he too

he New York State of Health marketplace for small business health plans is so far an unpopular option. Of the nearly 600,000 people who enrolled in health plans through the state’s exchange as of March 10, only 5,000 signed up through the Small Business Marketplace. Both small employers and individuals have until March 31 to sign up for 2014 coverage through the exchange. However, many employers say the exchange’s plans haven’t been the right fit, said James Schutzer, an insurance broker with J.D. Moschitto & Associates Inc. in White Plains. “People find them unattractive,” Schutzer said. “If you use it, it’s likely because you have a tax credit. But that only applies to a few businesses.” Nearly every employer’s health plan has been modified to comply with the Affordable Care Act, increasing renewal rates for some. But even when employers have been dissatisfied with rates, they haven’t found a solution on the exchange. One of Schutzer’s clients, Mitchell Taube, an Elmsford business owner, looked into the exchange when he saw an increase in his rates with Oxford Health Plans, but its network of available doctors was inadequate for his 30 employees, Taube said. Only two plans are available on the exchange for Westchester businesses and the coverage network is primarily limited to New York and New Jersey, Schutzer said. Employees who live in Connecticut, for example, wouldn’t have access to care within their state. Taube said he was happy to see several of his employees were eligible for subsidies on the individual marketplace, but chose not to use the Small Business Marketplace for group coverage. The plans available on the Small Business Marketplace are the same if directly purchased from an insurance provider, said Schutzer, president-elect of the New York State Association

clean sheets for a changing health care industry by JOHn GOlDen jgolden@westfairinc.com

n the Bronx border at the dead end of South Macquesten Parkway in Mount Vernon, the health care industry’s dirty laundry is rolling in and rolling out clean again. On the crowded plant floor at Unitex Textile Rental Services Inc., linens from metropolitan hospitals are trundled in carts, piled on conveyor belts and swung overhead in canvas bags on automated tracks between processing stations. They pass through computer-controlled, 18-chambered, 75-foot-long washing machines – two European imports with $500,000 price tags – and on through fully automated dryers mounted on a mezzanine at the rear of the processing floor to reduce discomfort from their heat and noise for union workers in the 165-employee plant. Sorted, cleaned, ironed, tagged and bagged, the institutional laundry is rolled in carts onto tractor-trailers bearing the Unitex logo at the loading dock for delivery to hospitals of the North Shore-LIJ system and Health and Hospitals Corp., among other health care customers. The largest hospitals rely on Unitex for twice-daily deliveries seven days a week. Reliably delivering that service requires a consistency that well-engineered automation has provided in the design of the company’s energy-conserving facilities It was far less high-tech in the beginning for this fourth-generation family business. In a conference room overlooking the plant floor in Mount Vernon, David Potack, vice president of sales and marketing at Unitex, pointed out a framed ledger page – “an Excel spread sheet from 1923,” he said. That was Max Potack’s first year in business as the owner of A&P Coat, Apron and Linen Supply on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The Polish immigrant, David’s greatgrandfather, acquired the business the previous year from two uncles for whom he had worked. “It was an industry driven by horse and wagon transportation,” Potack said.

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Restaurants and small grocery stores were mainstay customers. Max’s first business expense inked in the ledger: a $67 payment to a New York City stable for rental of a horse and wagon. The business then was doing $1,200 a month in revenue. Today the family company, exclusively serving the health care industry, earns $150 million in annual revenue from others’ dirty laundry. From that first horse-andwagon rental, the company’s leased transportation has grown to include 125 Ryder vehicles. Unitex employs about 1,500 workers at 11 plants in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. It processes 4.5 million to 5 million pounds of linens per week. “We’ve made a capital commitment to handle that kind of capacity,” Potack said. The company has invested $70 million over the last 10 years to build and upgrade its plants, he said. “The goal in the business is to be the lowest-cost provider with the best service model.” Potack’s grandfather Bernard and a great-uncle moved the company to Brooklyn in 1936 and relocated again to the Bronx in 1947. Unitex was headquartered there until 2003, when it opened its newly built 42,000-square-foot plant in Mount Vernon. Potack works there beside his father Michael, president and CEO, and brother Robert, vice president of operations. In 2008, the Potacks opened a 60,000-square-foot plant in Newburgh, an approximately $22 million development, where about 200 workers are employed. About 80 percent of its workforce resides in the city of Newburgh, where Potack heads the Greater Newburgh Partnership, a nonprofit group spearheading efforts this year by public and private partners to expand and revitalize the Port of Newburgh for river commerce and tourism. Since 2011, Unitex also has opened two laundry facilities in New Brunswick, N.J. The larger 60,000-square-foot facility supplies hospitals and nursing homes while the other serves surgery centers and outpatient medical offices. The company’s service reach has expanded to include clients in northern Delaware, the Philadelphia

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market, southern New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, Potack said. “We really cover the entire health care space,” he said, from small private physician practices to tertiary care hospitals. The company’s largest hospital clients also include Columbia Presbyterian, Mount Sinai Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan. Potack said the company turned its focus exclusively to the health care market about 20 years ago when he joined the family business. But it began moving away from its less cost-efficient operation as a universal provider of uniforms and linens 40 to 50 years ago. “Even 25 to 30 years ago, we were probably 65 to 70 percent health care when you look at revenue,” he said. “We recognized 20 years ago that there was a real health care opportunity.” The company reconfigured plants to take in new business from outpatient medical practices. “The rate of change from inpatient to outpatient is much faster now than it was 20 years ago,” Potack said. As a laundry service in a changing health care market, “There are a lot of mega-trends happening that we have to be aware of,” Potack said. At Unitex plants, “We’re seeing hospital volume drop” as many hospital clients have seen a 1 to 2 percent decline in patient admissions. “We see lengths of stay being managed very aggressively by clients,” he said. Montefiore Medical Center’s northern expansion into Westchester County could affect business at Unitex. Potack said he expects some current clients will be acquired by the Bronx-based academic medical center. One is White Plains Hospital, which in February announced plans to join Montefiore’s growing net-

work of community hospitals this year. “Montefiore does its own laundry,” Potack said. “It’s part of the changing landscape in health care,” he said. “It’s part of our strategic plan, how to work with large-scale providers” emerging from consolidations of hospitals and of physician practices. Home health care, a key element in reforming health care delivery under the Affordable Care Act, remains an untapped source of business for Unitex. “It’s certainly a growing market in the future,” Potack said. But the logistics of “the return loop” – transporting dirty laundry from patients’ homes to Unitex plants – poses problems. “We’re trying to figure out how to do that in a cost-effective manner,” Potack said. “The problem is how to do that with scale, because each customer is one person. I think it’s certainly doable. We’re trying to figure out the model.” Ninety-two years after launching the family business with a horse and wagon, how would Max Potack view its current operation? “I would hope he’d be happy that we tried to shepherd it on as a responsibility and treat the business with the respect it deserves,” his great-grandson said. “We’re very proud of the fact that we’ve managed the family dynamics for four generations. That’s sort of unique. We’re proud of the fact that we’re still a family business.” Like their fathers before them, a fifth generation of Potacks is growing up in the family business. The oldest among them is 10. Whether the kids will someday take over Unitex is still uncertain, Potack said. “There’s no pressure,” he said. “We don’t withhold dessert or anything like that.”

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May vote likely for playland management deal by marK lunGarIellO mlungariello@westfairinc.com

layland’s day-to-day operations may be taken over by a nonprofit management company as soon as May, despite continued opposition from some neighbors of the county-owned park. Sustainable Playland Inc., the Rye-based nonprofit likely to be handed the keys to the gates of Playland, has a 10-year management deal already in place but needs formal approval of the county legislature before anything is official. County Executive Robert P. Astorino, a Republican, already signed off on an agreement with SPI, but the Board of Legislators is yet to bring the deal to a vote. The deal was tied up in partisan wrangling and legal disputes last year between Astorino and the Democratic majority of the board. Last year was an election year and Playland’s management was a front-and-center campaign issue. But with the county elections in the rearview mirror and new board leadership in place that is more likely to side with the executive branch, finalizing the Playland deal may be inevitable even as some neighbors continue to take issue with proposed changes to the park they fear will affect their quality of life. Michael Kaplowitz, a Democrat who

became board chairman in January, in a recent interview said he supported SPI to take over management of the park. Some details might still need to be worked out, he said, but there was nothing that might derail the project all together. “That is probably job No. 1 to come to terms,” he said of finalizing the deal. Kaplowitz came into power on the strength of a ninemember coalition with the seven Republicans in the board minority and Yonkers Democrat Virginia Perez. SPI’s deal has been deemed to be a management agreement and not technically a lease, meaning a simple majority of nine on the 17-member board is needed for approval. A lease would have needed a “supermajority” of 12 legislators. Three county Board of Legislators committees are now mulling the latest iteration of an 80-page improvement plan from SPI. Two of those committees are headed by Republicans that are also Astorino allies: the Budget and Appropriations Committee, chaired by Legislator Sheila Marcotte of Tuckahoe, and the Economic Development Capital Projects Committee, led by Legislator Michael Smith of White Plains. The third committee, Labor/Parks/Planning/Housing, is headed by a Democrat, Peter Harckham, who is scheduling biweekly meetings specifically on the park’s management and is on track to

move the plan out of committee by May. Harckham’s committee heard a presentation from SPI and had a tour of Playland on March 18 and was scheduled to hold a public hearing on the matter March 19, after press time. A second public hearing will be held closer to it moving out of committee, board members said. SPI responded to some vocal community concerns on March 12, when the group announced it had changed its improvement plan for the park, reducing the size of a proposed athletic field house. The amendments to the plan include 100 more parking spaces than originally called for and a 12,000-square-foot reduction to the proposed athletic field down to 82,500 square feet. The size of the field house was a point of contention for neighbors in the coastal neighborhoods near Playland and some local government officials who felt the field house should be subjected to Rye City zoning laws, although traditionally developments on county-owned land are subject only to Westchester land use approvals. The field house, to be operated by a new company called Playland Sports L.L.C., will also encroach less on the existing parking lot, sparing 615 parking spaces but still reducing the current total of 3,199 by roughly 300 spaces. Sustainable, in a written statement from spokesman Geoff Thompson, said that

the reduction of the field house came from the scrapping of outdoor field space and the removal of indoor office areas and “other ancillary areas” from the building design. “Playland Sports emphasized that 82,500 square feet is the minimum size required for the field house to be economically viable,” Thompson said. The size of the athletic areas couldn’t be further reduced, he said, because their sizes are set to league regulations. The reduced number of spaces had been a concern of residents who felt the loss of parking would mean increased traffic in the adjoining neighborhoods (on-street parking isn’t permitted in the neighborhoods near the park). Community critics do not seem to be appeased by the reduction of the field house. City resident Deirdre Curran, in an editorial on the blog Patch, said that the evolution of the plan was the result of the vocal opposition. “Apparently, they’re listening – just not quite hard enough,” Curran said. A website, nofieldzone.org, offers for sale “No Field Zone” magnets. SPI was chosen out of 12 bidders when the county sought to “reimagine” Playland, which routinely runs in the red and has sometimes struggled with consistent attendance. Its plan would transform Playland from a seasonal amusement park to a yearround multipurpose park.

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solar initiative aims to cut red tape to fast track installations by JennIFer bISSell jbissell@westfairinc.com

new group is forming in Westchester County to reduce the permitting and zoning barriers to install solar panels. Armed with a nearly $500,000 grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, the Westchester Solar Initiative aims to dramatically increase the number of solar panels in the region and accelerate the installation process. While it might only take a few days to secure a solar permit in one town, it could take several weeks in another town down the road, said Nina Orville, CEO of Abundant Efficiency L.L.C., an energy consulting agency in Dobbs Ferry. “Every municipality has their own processes, requirements and limitations regarding how solar panels can be installed, when and if they can be installed,” Orville said. “The goal is to help Westchester on its reputation as the most solar-friendly county in New York.”

Assuming the role of project manager, Orville said the initiative planned to officially launch in a couple months after its contract with NYSERDA is finalized and funding is in place. About 550 solar installations exist in Westchester County. By the end of the initiative’s first year and a half, Orville expects another 400 systems to have been installed. Funding for the initiatives was awarded earlier this month during the most recent round of funding under Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s NY-Sun initiative. In the last two years, the NY-Sun – which seeks to drive growth in the solar industry – has helped develop a total of 299 megawatts of solar photovoltaic capacity across the state, which is estimated to save about 145,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year. The most recent funding round included $28.6 million in awards. “The number of panels is increasing significantly and we’re expecting it to really take off,” Orville said. “It’s clear that New York state has made a big investment and big commitment to growth of solar installation.”

Partners within the initiative include the Energy Improvement Corp., Pace Land Use Law Center, SmartPower, Northern Westchester Energy Action Consortium, Southern Westchester Energy Action Consortium, Abundant Efficiency L.L.C. and Croton Energy Group. State officials recently issued a unified solar permit model for municipalities to adopt, which Orville said the Westchester Solar Initiative plans to promote for all 45 municipalities in the county. Currently, some grant money is available for early adopters. “A lot of municipalities have installed solar panels in their own communities; in most cases they would be very supportive in encouraging residents and commercial property owners to do the same,” Orville said. “The cost of solar has been falling very dramatically in the last few years. The opportunity to install is now to save on electricity bills.” To accelerate the number of installations, Orville said the initiative plans to partner with several solar installers to offer reduced-rate installation periods

for property owners in eight municipalities. Designing large marketing campaigns around the sales events, the initiative would likely spur another 400 installations worth $11 million within the first year and a half, Orville said.

“The cost of solar has been falling very dramatically in the last few years. The opportunity to install is now to save on electricity bills.” – Nina Orville, Westchester Solar Initiative project manager

“Inefficient permitting processes require time to look at,” Orville said. “Zoning barriers are costly and burdensome. Now municipalities will be able to take advantage of the resources we’re providing to streamline and improve.”

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By the numbers, as of March 10

908,595 completed New York State of Health applications 590,639 enrolled in New York State of Health plans 5,000 enrolled in Small Business Marketplace March 31 deadline for 2014 coverage

Exchange — From page 1

of Health Underwriters. However, the exchange does offer a new option, which allows employers to select a set amount to contribute toward employees’ coverage and then allows employees to select a plan that fits their needs. Tax credits are available for employers that have up to 25 employees and pay an average annual wage of less than $50,000. Businesses with 50 to 99 employees must provide employee group coverage by 2016 or face federal penalties. Businesses with 100 or more workers must provide coverage by 2015. Taube’s company, Digiscribe International L.L.C., was not eligible for a tax credit. Still, Taube said he felt it was important to offer employees health care. After working with Schutzer, Taube settled on a plan outside of the state exchange with Aetna Inc., which offered a comparable network to Oxford but at a better price, he said. It was a stressful four weeks of gathering information, analyzing alternatives and informing employees about their new health care plans. But in the end, Taube said he was in favor of the ACA and the changes that have come with it. “I think it had a positive impact on my company,” he said. “It forced us to sit down

with our employees and make sure they all had coverage. A lot of people complain about it but I thought it was a good exercise for us. If I have healthy employees, they’re more productive for us. If I have a sick employee, who’s not going to the doctor, that doesn’t help me or my company.” Schutzer said most of his small business clients with existing health care plans have seen “a downgrade” in their plans at renewal in the form of higher employee co-pays or deductibles as insurers comply with requirements of the Affordable Care Act. Some businesses are searching for better deals with other insurance carriers. Schutzer said he has his doubts about whether the state exchange will ever mean lower rates for small employers. While the individual marketplace and mandated individual coverage might level the risk pool and lower costs, the same doesn’t appear to be true for small business health plans. “I obviously don’t have a crystal ball here and can’t give you a 100 percent right prediction, but I don’t think that cost will come down,” Schutzer said. “I hope that the increase won’t be as big as what we’ve seen in the last couple years but (the exchange) doesn’t have enough of an impact where it’s going to drive health insurance premiums down or health care costs down. It’s the health care costs that drive the premiums and that not what’s being fully addressed here.”

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On Dec. 1, a speeding seven-car Hudson Line train jumped the tracks on a curve in Riverdale and plunged within a few feet of the Harlem River, killing four New York City-bound passengers and injuring more than 70 others. That fatal crash prompted the FRA to issue emergency directives and order MTA officials to immediately begin using a confidential close call reporting system to identify early indicators of safety issues on both the Metro-North and the Long Island Rail Road. On Dec. 16, the federal agency launched a 60-day assessment of Metro-North’s operations and safety compliance by more than 60 experts working in 14 teams. The federal report, Operation Deep Dive, found all facets of Metro-North were affected by an overemphasis on on-time performance, an ineffective safety department and poor safety culture, and an ineffective training program. “This emphasis on on-time performance, combined with the increased volume of train activity, appears to have led managers and supervisors to allow inspections, maintenance and employee training to lapse,” the report said. “This, in turn, led to a deficient safety culture, which manifested itself in increased risk and reduced safety on Metro-North.” “Employees across all crafts expressed concern with this emphasis,” according to the report, “and further expressed the view that, while their individual safety is important, the need to maintain on-time performance is often perceived as the most important criteria.” Operation Deep Dive gives a look inside an organization where employee training is “inconsistent and often fragmented” and supervisors administering the testing are themselves untrained. The railroad’s 50-employee training department is understaffed, the report said, and its training records system is “burdensome, inefficient and a source of frustration for department employees.” With 700 new employees hired at Metro-North in 2013 and about 800 more expected to be hired this year in the wake of a wave of retirements, an effective training program “is critical for safe operations,” the report said. Looking at the safety of railway maintenance workers, the federal team found Metro-North had conflicting operating rules regarding use of cellular phones, “which results in uncertainty and confusion.” Track maintenance workers commonly used their cellphones on the job. Federal rail officials recommended Metro-North consider changing its electronic device distraction policy to include those employees and pro-

hibit cellphone use when they are on or near the tracks. The federal team found “numerous, easily detectable safety issues” throughout railroad operations “that should have been discovered by the Metro-North management, including the fact that Metro-North employees were not wearing personal protective equipment.” “Metro-North’s current safety culture fails to create a positive and productive environment that encourages safe operations, and the safety department is ineffective as a proactive safety advocate,” the report concluded. The FRA directed railroad officials to take these actions: _ Immediately “put safety front and center, and communicate and implement that priority throughout the organization.” _ Submit within 60 days a plan to improve the safety department’s mission and effectiveness. _ Submit within 60 days a plan to improve the training program. Metro-North has until May 17 to present the federal agency a plan addressing all actions outlined in the report. FRA officials will meet monthly with Metro-North to review and evaluate the organization’s progress. Noting “the many good employees” who met with the Deep Dive teams, federal officials said they will give Metro-North’s new leadership “a solid foundation upon which to begin immediate improvements and effect long-term cultural change.” Giulietti said his draft 100-day plan will be revised to address the specific issues in the Deep Dive report. Metro-North is reorganizing its safety department and is creating the confidential close-call reporting system used by other railroads around the nation “so that employees can report safety issues without fear of reprisal,” he said. Giulietti, who rejoined Metro-North after 15 years at the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, agreed with Operation Deep Dive experts that “there is a problem with culture” at Metro-North. “As I’ve learned in the last month, it’s not just a problem with one or two departments,” he said. “Culture develops over years. And it will take time to change culture as well.” Connecticut blogger and communications consultant Jim Cameron, who recently founded Commuter Action Group, a grassroots advocacy organization for Metro-North commuters, on his “Talking Transportation” blog called the Operation Deep Dive report “a substantiation of my worst fears” about Metro-North. “There are no quick fixes to this mess,” Cameron wrote. “It took year of invisible neglect for Metro-North to slide into this abyss, and it will take years to rebuild the railroad and regain riders’ trust.”

tappan Zee minority contracts still lagging by JennIFer bISSell jbissell@westfairinc.com

fforts to reach out to minority- and women-owned suppliers and subcontractors are heating up as construction on the new $3.9 billion Tappan Zee Bridge accelerates. Tappan Zee Constructors L.L.C. has filled 15 percent of the required $314 million it must subcontract with minority- or women-owned businesses, leaving many more subcontracting opportunities over the five-year project. Earlier this month dozens of business representatives attended TZC’s monthly business meeting about procurement opportunities, including several minority- and women-business owners. The meetings, held on the second Wednesday of every month, are one of the primary ways owners can learn about the procurement process, steps to do business with TZC and where to get assistance. Less than a quarter of all project-related subcontracts have been awarded so far and over the next month TZC will be looking to fill contracts for more than 20 services and materials. Current contract opportunities are as diverse as providing boring and milling services, to constructing stair towers and mooring cleats.

CB Bedford-WBJ 3.24.14_Layout 1 3/13/14 4:18 PM Page 1 The $314 million commitment to minor- of the selected DBEs are based in New York ity- and women-owned businesses stems state and about a quarter are based in the from a promise by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Hudson Valley. in collaboration with the Federal Highway “With an infrastructure project of this Administration, which agreed to subcontract scale, the roles filled by DBEs are as diverse at least 10 percent of all costs associated with as the companies themselves and the door of the New NY Bridge project with federally certi- opportunity is just beginning to open,” Brian fied disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE). Conybeare, special adviser to the governor for the New NY Bridge project, said in a press release. “We’re proud to partner with DBEs and all local companies on this historic project and we value the contributions these The door of highly qualified businesses make.”

By the numbers: $3.9 billion – total cost of project $424 million allocated to 130 subcontractors and suppliers so far $47.4 million allocated to DBEs 21 percent of all subcontracts allocated to date 55 percent of all subcontracts with New York State businesses 12 percent of all subcontracts with Westchester-based businesses

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Over the entire construction period, economists predict roughly $5.6 billion will be spent in goods and services, supporting an average 7,728 unique, full-time jobs every year. Of the 130 subcontractors and supplies working on the project to date, 55 are classified as DBEs, which include minority- or women-owned businesses. About two-thirds

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eekskill leaders in business and government joined U.S. Rep. Nita M. Lowey March 18 to announce $788,000 in federal grant funding that will support the city’s ongoing downtown revitalization project. The funding will come from the Federal Highway Administration’s transportation enhancement program to support strategic improvements in transportation alternatives. Lowey, senior Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, said Peekskill was one of 63 municipalities to receive a program grant out of 169 applicants in New York. The grant covers 80 percent of the city’s estimated $985,000 in construction costs for the second phase of a streetscape improvement plan that city officials aim to complete by 2016. Upgrades, which include new sidewalks, tree plantings and lighting improvements, will be made along Brown, South Division and South streets near Peekskill’s historic Paramount Theater.

“Making our communities more walkable, bicycle-friendly, and welcoming will ensure residents enjoy local attractions and bring more business from outside Peekskill into downtown,” Lowey said in a press release. The infrastructure improvements “not only improve safety, they help incentivize the location of businesses and housing in Peekskill, which is a great economic benefit.” Lowey held a press conference outside Arthur Weeks & Son Jewelers, a fourth-generation family business that opened on South Street in Peekskill in 1896. She was joined by Mayor Frank Catalina; Deb Milone, executive director of the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce; Jason Angell, executive director of the Peekskill Business Improvement District; and other local elected officials. “Investing in public infrastructure like safer roads and improved streets is an essential element in downtown Peekskill’s revitalization, helping to attract new small businesses that see clear evidence that government is a vital partner to shared growth,” Angell said.

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Yonkers city officials recently broke ground on an $8.3 million project to uncover a section of the Saw Mill River off downtown Mill Street. The project will create a public courtyard on what is now a dead-end city block of largely vacant properties slated for private redevelopment. The city project, funded in part by a $920,000 Green Innovation grant from the state Environmental Facilities Corp., is the second phase of the daylighting of the Saw Mill River in its course through the city’s downtown to the Hudson River. The first, award-winning phase at the newly created Van Der Donck Park on Larkin Plaza was completed in 2011. Construction crews will unearth a long-buried 100-foot section of the river and build a nearly 20,000- square-foot European-style piazza that attracts both residents and visitors, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said in a press release. The

Mill Street courtyard will include a pedestrian and vehicular bridge, bike path, public artwork and a new pedestrian gateway at 24 Warburton Ave. to directly connect the site to Van Der Donck Park. A private Yonkers-based developer, Rising Development Co. L.L.C., plans to redevelop several properties surrounding the Mill Street site for mixed uses. City officials said the project, estimated at $22 million in 2012, would include a 25-story, 230-unit live-work tower with 33,000 square feet of commercial office space and 13,600 square feet of retail space facing the uncovered river. The vacant Wheeler Block building on Mill Street would be redeveloped with three storefronts and 24 residential units on the top three floors. Spano said the Rising Development project “is essential to the economic growth of downtown Yonkers, providing for renewed home and business space, becoming a centerpiece to downtown Yonkers.”

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Northern Dutchess Hospital has begun construction of a $47 million, 81,000-square-foot medical pavilion on its Rhinebeck campus. The facility will feature six new operating rooms, 40 private patient rooms and medical offices, hospital officials said in a press release. “In constructing this $47 million medical pavilion, Northern Dutchess Hospital once again provides something invaluable to patients in the area: access to a stateof-the-art facility, high-tech surgical services, and the highest levels of patient care offered,” said Denise George, president of Northern Dutchess Hospital. The new medical/surgical unit is designed so that nurses have an unobstructed view into all patient rooms. Hospital officials said larger and technically superior operating rooms will allow for more complex surgical procedures and specialized equipment required for sophisticated surgeries. All hospital services will remain open during the 18-month construction period. Hospital officials said traffic patterns will change around April 21. The Montgomery Street entrance by the Northern Dutchess Hospital Thrift Shop will be closed during construction. All other entrances will be open. Free valet parking has been added at the main entrance and will be available weekdays during peak hours. Northern Dutchess Hospital is one of three hospitals in Dutchess and Putnam counties owned by Health Quest in LaGrangeville.

in Tarrytown, has launched a proprietary Rapid Response Center to handle patient calls to its clinics in New York and New Jersey. Staffed with 29 full-time patient service representatives, the center fields calls received at 17 of the practice’s 41 offices and will handle all of ENTA’s clinical sites in the near future. The 1,800-squarefoot center was built in 2013 as part of a 9,390 square-foot expansion at ENTA headquarters at 560 White Plains Road in Tarrytown. The new department responds to and directs patient calls and inquiries in areas such as appointment requests, billing issues and insurance coverage. As the physician group practice’s primary telephone interface, the center allows ENTA clinical staff to fully concentrate on serving the needs of patients at those sites, ENTA officers said. The response center is part of an overall patient service initiative ENTA began

two years ago, which also includes comprehensive customer service training for staff members at each clinical site and in the Tarrytown office. John Monreal, manager of the Rapid Response Center, said calls to ENTA offices and its appointment hotline, 1-855-ENTA-DOC, will be answered in an average of 25 seconds or less. “No one likes to be kept waiting on hold, especially if they’re not feeling well,” ENTA CEO Robert Glazer said in a press release. “We believe that the level of convenience and efficiency that we are able to offer patients is second to none in the medical field today and we will continue to do everything in our power to lead the way in patient satisfaction.”

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products on the shelves of a retail chain that services health care needs,” the attorneys general said in their March 14 letter. Their availability “normalizes tobacco use,” they said, and is also likely to increase impulse tobacco purchases among smokers who are trying to quit and are shopping at pharmacies for smoking cessation products. Schneiderman in a press release said pharmacies and drug stores, “which increasingly market themselves as a source for community health care, send a mixed message by continuing to sell deadly tobacco products. The fact that these stores profit from the sale of cigarettes and tobacco must take a back seat to the health of New Yorkers and customers across the country.” DeWine, the Ohio attorney general, in a press release said he and his colleagues “are asking these national retailers to take an additional step forward in keeping tobacco products away from youth by voluntarily not selling them in their stores with pharmacies. The health of our kids is just too important.” The American Pharmacists Association in 2010 urged pharmacies to discontinue sales of tobacco products. Also calling for bans on tobacco sales in pharmacies were the American Medical Association, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society and American Lung Association.

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Trump had said that he would have only run for governor if he could avoid a primary, an unlikelihood from the start that became an impossibility this month when Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino announced he was seeking the GOP nomination. Trump, whose “Celebrity Apprentice” is reportedly set to air again this fall, had harsh words for Republican Party leadership which he called “dysfunctional” on his Twitter feed. His expected exit from the gubernatorial race does not necessarily offer a clear path to the Republican nomination for Astorino, as Buffalo businessman Carl Paladino has also expressed interest in a run. The party is scheduled to hold its nominating caucus in May at the Westchester Hilton in Rye Brook, on Astorino’s home turf of Westchester County. – Mark Lungariello

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hen Joy Feldman was walking through an airport years ago to catch an early morning flight, she had one of those “aha moments.” Feldman noticed that so many travelers were loading up on sweets, sugary sodas and sports drinks with a seemingly neon glow. And children were consuming doughnuts – lots of them – with creamy frosting, sprinkles and jelly fillings – all before 7 a.m. After the proverbial lightbulb went off, Feldman knew she needed to teach kids they truly “are what they eat.” So as the plane engines revved, so did her creativity: Feldman came up with a book concept, “Is Your Hair Made of Donuts?” Now Feldman, a nutritionist from Rhode Island who founded the not-for-profit The Picture of Children’s Health, tours the country with her books, message and signature hat that is quite literally made of doughnuts. As she aptly tells people, the health of our hair is a direct reflection of what we eat. She recently teamed up with the Food Bank for Westchester and the town of Greenburgh to deliver this very important message and to launch Eat Healthy New York. More than 100 students from the Richard J. Bailey School in Greenburgh were part of our kick-off, and similar events were held at schools and community centers in Yonkers and Mount Kisco. The Food Bank provided bushels of fruits and vegetables to the school with the help of our Kraft Mobile Food Pantry. Why is this nutrition message so important? Over the past 30 years, the childhood obesity rate has tripled and the number of kids who are considered obese is now well over 12 million, according to the American Heart Association. Obesity is a national epidemic and leads to other serious ailments including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, cancers and hypertension. For the first time in our country’s history, children face a shorter life span than their parents. While these facts are astounding, if not frightening, the good news is that we know educational intervention works. By teaching children the ABCs of nutrition and the importance of including a healthy staple of fruits and vegetables in their diets, we can improve their lives. These diseases are preventable, and by reaching them at an early age, we can save between $4 billion and $12 billion in health care costs. At the Bailey School event, town Supervisor Paul Feiner “deputized” the fifthgraders who recited the Eat Healthy NY oath. The expectation is the students will share these lessons with family and friends. At the Food Bank, we’re serving as catalysts to raise nutritional awareness and are playing

Food Bank for Westchester Board Member Bruce Wilson; Joy Feldman, East Greenwich nutritional consultant and author of “Is Your Hair Made of Donuts?”; Food Bank for Westchester Executive Director Ellen Lynch; Richard J. Bailey Principal and Assistant Principal, Marguerite Clarkson and Kiana Washington.

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New York Medical College 40 Sunshine Cottage Road, Valhalla 10595 594-4000 • nymc.edu

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Edward C. Halperin Chancellor, CEO and executive dean, School of Medicine • A national leader in educating highly skilled researchers and physicians, playing a leadership role in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of significant and emerging public health threats

BASF Corp.* (USA) 500 White Plains Road, Tarrytown 10591 785-2000 • basf.com

1865

Hans Engel Chairman and CEO • Tarrytown facility researches and develops bioactive materials for personal care, nutrition and pharmaceutical ingredients

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

1911

Virginia M. Rometty President and CEO • Manufactures and sells computer hardware and software and provides solutions, technology and consulting for life sciences organizations

Philips Research North America 345 Scarborough Road, Briarcliff Manor 10510 945-6000 • research.philips.com

1914

Henk van Houten Senior vice president • Diversified health and well-being company, targeting both developed and emerging markets

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. 3 Skyline Drive, Hawthorne 10532 345-9001 • taro.com

1950

Dilip Shanghvi Chairman of board of directors • Markets a wide range of prescription and over-the-counter products in the U.S.; leading manufacturer and supplier of topical dermatological products

AptivSolutions 800 Westchester Ave., Suite S308, Rye Brook 10573 733-3400 • aptivsolutions.com

1983

Patrick K. Donnelly Chairman and CEO • Full-service international CRO with expertise in supporting global clinical trials for biopharmaceutical and medical device companies

Gradipore Inc. (USA) 4 Skyline Drive, Hawthorne 10532 592-1060 • gradipore.com

1985

Hari Nair CEO and general manager commercial separations • Focused on separation technologies for the life-sciences market and blood-clotting tests for genetic disorders in the health industry

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

1986

Mark R. Baker CEO • A biopharmaceutical company developing medicine to treat disease, with a focus on cancer and related conditions

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

1988

Leonard S. Schleifer Founder, president and CEO • Fully intergrated biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes important new medicines that address serious medical conditions

Gene Link Inc. 190 Saw Milll River Road, Hawthorne 1032 769-1192 • genelink.com

1993

Bernard L. Kasten Jr. Director, research and development • A supplier of premium custom oligonucleotides, siRNA (small interfering RNA), fluorescent probes and other genetic tools and reagents

Immune Pharmaceuticals (Formerly Epicept) 777 Old Saw Mill River Road, Tarrytown 10591 606-3500 • immunepharmaceuticals.com

1993

Daniel Teper President and CEO • Pharmaceutical company focused on addressing un-met medical needs in cancer treatment and pain management through new technology

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

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

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

1999

Soo Young Yang CEO and co-founder • Biotech firm providing treatment facilities with DNA-sequence-based tissue-typing service

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

1999

Emer Leahy President and CEO • Offers a wide range of standard and customized pre clinical services

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

2001

Anthony Cerami Chairman and CEO • A biotech company, which seeks to develop proprietary tissue-protective technologies

Profectus BioSciences Inc. 777 Old Saw Mill River Road, Tarrytown 10591 (866) 938-8559 • profectusbiosciences.com

2003

Thomas G. Paese Executive chairman • Technology-based vaccine company devoted to the treatment and prevention of chronic viral diseases

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

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

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

2004

Jose M. Galarza President and founder • Specializes in viral vaccine development and offers biological reagents and bio-assay kits to the scientific community

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

2008

Julia P. Gregory Founder and CEO • Technologies, treatments and product to kill virulent and resistant microorganisms

This is a sampling of biotech companies due to space limitations. * Company has locations in Tarrytown and Peekskill. Source: Company information obtained from company websites and respondents.

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Getting noticed: How to attract funding online

ntil recently, attracting relatively small amounts of capital to start a business or develop a product had few realistic opportunities. Generally, unless you knew someone, had a revolutionary idea or were just lucky, obtaining the necessary capital was usually doomed to failure particularly for non-mainstream products. However, this process has changed dramatically in the past few years. I recently spoke with a woman who is in the process of writing a series of illustrated children’s books and I suggested that she look into crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is a method of collecting funds from a group of seemingly unrelated people for many different purposes including donations. When involving product development, many crowdfunding websites insist that the product creator maintain 100 percent ownership and instead offer certain rewards depending on the size of the donations. For their services, crowdfunding websites receive on average around 5 percent of the monies collected. One popular crowdfunding site is Kickstarter. (It is also the site I recommended to the woman with her children’s books.) Kickstarter claims, “Since our launch in 2009, 5.8 million people have pledged $1 billion, funding 57,000 creative projects” and attracted more than 1 million contributors. These are significant numbers. Many people seeking funding make the mistake of believing that just providing a listing, description and possibly a video is sufficient. In the online world, it rarely is; you need to promote it. Powerful images, videos and text that are posted on social media sites and utilize email marketing are required to attract attention and drive people to the appropriate crowdfunding page. These campaigns should also encourage communications. This serves two purposes. First, it allows you to maintain contact with your contributors. This might lead to additional contributions from them or the sharing of your listing with their friends. Second, it can also provide important feedback to you about what they like or don’t like about your proposed product – call it a built-in (but not impartial) focus group. This latter purpose can be amazingly valuable. In crowdfunding, the importance of your pitch is often the make or break determiner in the success of your funding campaign. Essentially, it comes down to your proposed product, the quality of your content and the

persuasiveness of your presentation. Does it solve a problem? What is its benefit? Do people see a need for this product and most importantly, were you able to clearly and concisely explain that need and your solution? Finally, is your presentation sufficiently convincing to induce your audience to donate money to you? Have you earned their confidence and trust? Even in crowdfunding, content is still king.

Kickstarter claims, “Since our launch in 2009, 5.8 million people have pledged $1 billion, funding 57,000 creative projects” and attracted more than 1 million contributors. These are significant numbers. It’s really interesting how a basic approach that utilizes great content and social sharing can take such different forms. An effective social media marketing campaign requires the creation of great content that is effectively marketed to a segmented target market. It requires consistency of posts, planning, and a clear a call to action that will motivate an audience to take action. Similarly, a successful crowdfunding campaign essentially requires many of the same steps to also achieve its goal of getting funded. Or, to put it another way, the creation of terrific content that is paired with an effective social media marketing campaign will allow any business to take advantage of a rapidly increasing number of online opportunities that can spur its development and profitability. Bruce Newman is the vice president at The Productivity Institute L.L.C. He specializes in content creation and digital marketing. Most of his time is spent in the creation of content for webinars and their promotion, email marketing, education and social media campaigns for clients. He is also the creator of the highly popular The Complete Webinar Training Course. He can be reached at bnewman@prodinst.com.

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Neutrality of web turned on its head BY JENNIFER BISSELL jbissell@westfairinc.com

he Internet as we know it is changing. Late last month, Comcast Corp., the nation’s largest Internet service provider, announced that Netflix Inc. would begin to pay for faster and more reliable Internet access for Comcast users accessing Netflix’s video streaming content. Content from Netflix accounts for nearly 30 percent of all Internet traffic during peak hours, which slows overall content delivery for everyone. Now, however, Comcast will give preferential treatment to Netflix traffic by allowing it a more direct, faster connection. The deal is the first in which a content provider has agreed to pay for Internet access since a federal appeals court struck down the Federal Communications Commission’s net neutrality rules in January, said Joel Felber, an attorney at Leason Ellis based in White Plains. Under previous net neutrality rules, the FCC had prohibited Internet service providers from charging “discriminatory” rates by the type of user, website or content. However, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled on Jan. 14 that the FCC had overstepped its authority to enforce the rules in a case between the agency and Comcast. On Feb. 19, the FCC announced plans to create a new set of net neutrality rules to comply with the court’s ruling. But for now, the speed of certain websites can be determined by a content provider’s willingness to pay, Felber said.

“What Comcast is saying is ‘You pay us money and we’ll open the pipe for you,’” Felber said. “Comcast hasn’t said if they’ll slow down the speed for anyone else, but the expectation is that Netflix will enjoy uninterrupted and good Internet access.” Before joining Leason Ellis, Felber was a computer programmer for 10 years, leading up to his specialization in computer technology and intellectual property law. Currently Leason Ellis is a primary source for high-tech startups in Westchester County. “We haven’t yet seen the inability for a consumer to access content because the broadband provider has shut down the pipe, but that isn’t to say it couldn’t happen,” Felber said. “It would be naive to think the provider has unlimited access to resources and will

make money hand over fist by controlling (content speeds) and that it’s purely out of greed.” Felber said the way the public consumes content is changing, as evidenced by the growing number of online viewers for the Olympics and Super Bowl. There’s a larger emphasis on video streaming, which puts a tremendous demand on the infrastructure and requires maintenance, he said. In an ideal world, Comcast would use the additional revenue from the Netflix deal to invest in the infrastructure or find innovative solutions to increase Internet speeds, Felber said. Then everyone would win. But there’s no guarantee that will happen. “The question is, what does this mean for startups, you, me and the world,” Felber said. In the most basic sense, companies and

startups that are unable to pay for quality access could see the speed of their websites slowed, he said. Investors may be more hesitant to lend to startups that require a higher price tag and it could be harder for startups to get off the ground. “Then startups will have to wait and sit tight until the laws change,” Felber said. If the public disagrees with the way providers are regulated, the FCC or legislators will likely respond, Felber said. Government officials might even find they need to classify the Internet as a public utility like electricity and regulate it from there, he said. “The thing I really love about the Internet: it has been and continues to be the great Wild West,” Felber said. “It’s the 21st century’s Wild West. The environment is untamed and Congress is struggling to keep up.”

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Ease the estate tax bite on hedge fund investments by DaVID y. cHOI

igh net-worth individuals invest in hedge funds to generate lucrative returns and diversify their portfolios. However, hedge fund investors can find the after-tax rates of return to be disappointing, even if the pre-tax rates of return are higher. In addition, since hedge funds are structured as partnerships, investments in hedge funds are currently taxable, often at ordinary income rates; and hedge funds do not distribute the cash to cover the income tax liabilities. Enter the private placement variable life insurance (PPVLI), a variable universal life insurance product that can hold hedge funds as investments. For many highnet-worth individuals, PPVLIs provide a solution for long-term investing, asset protection and estate planning, while providing income tax-free access to investment growth. While not for everyone, the use of PPVLIs as part of an overall estate plan is an option worth considering. Many think of life insurance as a backstop against an untimely death or as a means to pay one’s estate taxes. However, the income earned on investments held by insurance policies is deferred for income tax purposes. Like retirement accounts, the growth in the investment portion of the life insurance policy is not subject to income taxes unless and until it is distributed to the policy owner. But unlike retirement accounts, PPVLI owners may not only withdraw what they have paid as premiums, they can also borrow up to 90 percent of the taxdeferred growth without having to pay any income taxes. A properly structured PPVLI product can be the financial equivalent of eating one’s cake and having it, too. PPVLIs also can be used to help preserve wealth for the next generation. Sophisticated estate planning techniques, such as generational split-dollar agreements, discretionary dynasty trusts, spousal access irrevocable life insurance trusts and increasing annuity charitable lead trusts, can substantially eliminate federal and state estate, gift and generation skipping transfer taxes that may otherwise take away significant portions of one’s wealth. The combination of PPVLI products with one or more sophisticated estate planning vehicles can provide an all-in-one solution for a high-net-worth individual and his or her family. For example, Michael is a high-networth individual in his mid-forties who

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Pace Law School in top ten for public interest BY JENNIFER BISSELL jbissell@westfairinc.com

ace University School of Law was named one of the top 10 best schools for public interest law by National Jurist, a magazine for law students. The magazine ranked the schools by curriculum, cost of attendance and job placement rates, landing Pace Law School as the ninth best school to attend for public interest. The school, based in White Plains, was recognized for the many options students have to participate in experiential activities such as the school’s seven clinics, 10 externship programs and 12 simulation courses. The ranking weighed curriculum including course, clinical opportunities and faculty more heavily than previous years, lifting some of the weight away from affordability due to new income-based repayment schedules, according to editors. Still, experiential opportunities made up more than half the score. “I am so very pleased that Pace Law School has received this recognition,” said Vanessa Merton, director of Pace Law’s Immigration Justice Clinic, in a press release. “This accomplishment reflects the contributions of so many.” To community members, the names of the school’s outreach and legal centers may be familiar, such as the Pace Community Law Practice, Public Interest Law Center, Women’s Justice Center, Empire Justice Center, Land Use Law Center and Center for Environmental Legal Studies. About 19 percent of students participate in a clinic at the school and 38 percent will hold an externship position, according to the National Jurist. About 9 percent of students graduating in 2012 found employment in public interest. The average debt in 2013 was $120,300 when tuition was $42,200. Several neighboring schools also made the list including New York University School of Law at No. 1, City University of New York School of Law at No. 6 and Columbia University School of Law at No. 11. Topping the list, New York University was recognized for its 39 clinics, range of scholarship programs and a public interest law center than guarantees funding for all firstand second-year students who pursue public interest or government positions while in school. Roughly 14 percent of NYU law students went into public interest in 2012. Jennifer Friedman, director of the Pace

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dispute over whether or not to tax a tiki bar on county property could have far-flung legal implications for county-owned land. The Pier Restaurant and Tiki Bar is a seasonal restaurant on Playland’s boardwalk within the borders of the city of Rye, but on land owned by Westchester County government. Historically, county-owned parcels are exempted from paying taxes, but Rye started sending bills to the restaurant in 2011 when the city’s assessor ruled the tiki bar shouldn’t be exempted since it was a for-profit business. Jonathan Kraut, attorney for the restaurant, has yet to have his day in court, but said his client is appealing the property tax. Kraut called his client’s action “predictable” based on the lease between the restaurant and Westchester County. During negotiations both sides formulated the lease and determined an annual licensing fee to be paid by the restaurant based on the then-exempt status of the property, Kraut said.

He said the city assessor’s decision was simply a way to find a new revenue line for the city. “Municipalities are looking for new money any way they can,” said Kraut, of the White Plains firm Friedman Harfenist Kraut & Perlstein L.L.P. “Unfortunately in this instance they are looking at a tax-exempt use of a property. What makes it sadder is now they’re using taxpayer money (in the legal proceeding).” Several factors are at play beyond the specific restaurant’s status, namely what effect it may have on other private enterprises on county land. On Playland property alone, there are numerous concession stands and amusements operated by private companies, none of which pay regular property taxes but rather operate on leases and license agreements. Tenants include restaurant chains such as Burger King. The county is expected to turn over operations of the park to a management company that wants to bring more restaurants to the boardwalk, and some county officials wonder if that means the management company and new restaurants will similarly face a revocation of any tax exemptions.

Although a concession stand has operated on the parcel for years, in 2010 the tiki bar opened after extensive renovations. Since its opening, the restaurant has attracted big crowds and night life, much to the chagrin of residents nearby who say they can hear live music from the open-air restaurant carrying across Playland and into the coastal neighborhoods outside of the park. Neighbors also had issue with an influx of traffic and parking problems they blamed on Seaside Johnnie’s, owned by the same company as the tiki bar and on public land in Rye Town Park just down the boardwalk from Playland. In 2011, City Assessor Noreen Witty put on the tax rolls the two restaurants and a holistic healing center called the Wainwright House. All three of those properties contested the assessor’s decision at a special meeting of the city’s Board of Assessment Review in 2011. The board reinstated the tax exemption of the Wainwright House, which had initially drew scrutiny for hosting weddings and other events. The restaurants were not granted a reinstatement of the exemption and two separate court proceedings were

launched against the city. The appeal by Seaside Johnnie’s was taken by the Rye Town Park Commission, which oversees maintenance of the park. The tiki bar’s appeal, though, had to be taken on by the restaurant itself when the county Board of Legislators declined to authorize a suit to contest the assessment. A judge ruled in favor of the restaurant in the Seaside Johnnie’s proceeding last summer, but the city of Rye recently appealed that ruling. Court dates have yet to be scheduled on the tiki bar matter, though attorneys expect their positions to be heard as early as late summer. The two leases are slightly different. The Seaside Johnnie’s lease more clearly states that the owner and not the lessee would have to pay any property taxes levied for the property, but the tiki bar’s deal is more ambiguous. There are not direct provisions about who is on the hook for the charges, according to Rye City Mayor Joe Sack. “It doesn’t matter to me who pays the bill so long as the bill gets paid,” Sack, himself a lawyer by trade, said in a recent interview.

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when Lantheus was known as Bristol-Myers Squibb Medical Imaging. He said the company derived substantial revenues from its sales of medical imaging products to hospitals, clinics and other facilities in New York and from sales-related training and servicing activities during that period.

“Lantheus’ failure to pay these taxes was indefensible.” — Eric T. Schneiderman

The attorney general’s office investigated the company after an unnamed tax services provider in 2012 filed a whistleblower complaint against Lantheus in state Supreme Court under the New York False Claims Act. The law allows whistleblowers and prosecutors to take legal action against companies or individuals that defraud the government. Persons found liable under the False Claims Act must pay triple damages, penalties and attorneys’ fees. Whistleblowers may be eligible to receive up to 30 percent of any money recovered by the government as a result of information they provide. Schneiderman said the tax professional who blew the whistle on Lantheus will receive $1,137,815 from the state’s settlement proceeds. The city of New York will receive $693,143. “Lantheus’ failure to pay these taxes was indefensible,” Schneiderman said in a press release. David Caputo, an attorney at Kline & Specter, P.C., the law firm representing the whistleblower, said the settlement “demonstrates the enormous good that private whistleblowers, their counsel and our partners in the government can accomplish together for the taxpaying public. It took courage for our client to come forward, and we applaud the Attorney General’s Office for acting on our client’s information as promptly and effectively as it did in this case.” Schneiderman said his office was assisted in the case by the state Department of Taxation and Finance and New York City’s Department of Finance and Office of the Corporation Counsel. – John Golden

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VILLAGE OF OSSINING

CONTEMPORARY LIVING IN A HISTORIC SETTING NESTLED ALONG THE HUDSON RIVER, Ossining is a highly desirable, culturally diverse and affordable place to live, rich in both history and natural beauty. Approximately 25,600 people reside in the three and one-half square miles of this historic village, which boasts extensive shopping, dining, recreational programs, educational enrichment opportunities and excellent municipal services. The village of Ossining is attractive for young professionals and empty nesters alike looking for a combination of affordable living, waterfront views and convenience with easy access to mass transit and New York City a mere 45 minutes away. Families can establish roots with an award-winning school system, close proximity to a variety of employment opportunities and reasonable property taxes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ossining is perfect for anyone interested in living in an urban, yet historic community,â&#x20AC;? said Ingrid Richards, manager of Downtown and Economic Development. Several mixed-use residential develop-

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ments, including a new five-story brick and masonry building at 147-155 Main St. and the much-anticipated luxury apartment community Avalon Ossining, continue to revitalize the historic village with spring and summer move-in dates. Harbor Square, a second luxury rental community, is scheduled to open in spring 2016. Plans are also moving forward for the creative development of Ossiningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market Square. In addition to significant residential and retail square footage, both concepts currently under consideration include a new major public space for the community to gather. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The village is in the midst of a renaissance,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor William Hanauer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our present period of growth has been unmatched since the 1870s. We recently wrapped up a very successful yearlong bicentennial celebration and have a number of exciting projects on the horizon.â&#x20AC;? For more information, contact the village managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office at (914) 941-3554 or visit www.villageofossining.org.

PEEKSKILL’S WATERFRONT LOCATION

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PEEKSKILL’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE is open for business and ready to facilitate investment in our city. We are jumpstarting economic growth by capitalizing on our assets, which include great transportation access (Metro-North station and state routes 9 and 6) as well as our own state-of-the-art water treatment facility. The resources that the city uses to attract economic development include the Peekskill Industrial Development Agency with financial incentives designed to both retain and attract commercial companies and the Peekskill Facilities Corp. that administers New York State-Empire State Development’s Main Street grants in conjunction with a deferred loan program. In 2013, the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council designated Peekskill an Opportunity Area. The funding associated with this program will bolster job training in partnership with Westchester Community College. BASF,

White Plains Linen, D. Bertolini & Sons and other local businesses will benefit from this initiative. The city is actively investing in our own economic development with the continuing construction of a new park along the northern waterfront. A second phase of the waterfront park is scheduled for construction later this year. In 2014, three new restaurants are planned for construction – one will open in the downtown and the others will join Homestyle Desserts Bakery and the Peekskill Brewery on the Waterfront. Last year the Wheelabrator Resource Recovery Facility completed its first installation of steam service to supply the White Plains facility making it the “First Green Commercial Laundry Facility in the U.S.” A new Holiday Inn Express will open this spring and will be the “First LEED Certified Hotel” in the Northeast. And, this is just the beginning!

VITAL STATISTICS

TOWN OF EAST HAVEN WEBSITE: townofeasthavenct.org MAYOR: Joseph Maturo Jr. ADDRESS: 250 Main St., East Haven, CT 06512 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTACT: Arthur L. DeSorbo, Director of Administration and Management TELEPHONE NUMBER: (203) 468-3204 EMAIL: eh.desorbo@att.net YEAR FOUNDED: 1638

THE VILLAGE OF OSSINING WEBSITE: villageofossining.org MAYOR: William R. Hanauer ADDRESS: 16 Croton Ave., Ossining, NY 10562 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTACT: Ingrid M. Richards, Manager of Downtown and Economic Development TELEPHONE NUMBER: (914) 941-3554 EMAIL: irichards@villageofossining.org YEAR FOUNDED: 1813

CITY OF PEEKSKILL WEBSITE: cityofpeekskill.com MAYOR: Frank Catalina ADDRESS: City Hall, 840 Main St., Peekskill, NY 10566 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTACT: Jim Pinto, Economic Development Specialist TELEPHONE NUMBER: (914)734-4215 EMAIL: jpinto@cityofpeekskill.com YEAR FOUNDED: 1940 * Peekskill’s first legal incorporation of 1816 was reactivated in 1826 when village elections took place.

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Here’s to you Pete, for all you’ve done, it’s been good to know you. Singing “THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND” with you and feeling it’s true. You’ve proved that singing together could inspire us to make our world better. With your leadership we’ve cleaned our river. So why not name the new bridge that connects all of us and our river after you. THANKS AGAIN, PETE.

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Catskills casino project hopes to fly this fall BY JOHN GOLDEN jgolden@westfairinc.com

n Sullivan County, public officials and business and union leaders are backing a well-financed development team in the hope of landing a giant eagle this fall on the 1,700-acre site of the former Concord Resort Hotel. The eagle is Adelaar – the Dutch word for the bird of prey that inhabits the Catskills – a $750 million development planned as one of the state’s initial four destination gaming resorts, and one of two in the Catskills region, authorized by voters last November following state legislators’ passage of the Upstate New York Gaming and Economic Development Act. At press conferences March13 in New York City and at Bethel Woods Arts Center near the development site in the town of Thompson, Adelaar was unveiled by its owner, EPR Properties, a specialty real estate investment trust based in Kansas City, Mo. Since 2011, EPR has teamed with Empire Resorts Inc., owner and operator of Monticello Casino & Raceway in Sullivan County, to pursue the ambitious and longawaited Concord project after an acrimonious split with Westchester County developer Louis Cappelli. Cappelli, head of Cappelli Enterprises Inc. in Valhalla, led the Concord redevelop-

ment effort for more than a decade until he was effectively sidelined by heavy financial losses in the recession and entangled in lawsuits with EPR and other public and private partners and liens filed by unpaid contractors. Cappelli and EPR, formerly Entertainment Properties Trust, in 2010 settled some suits with an agreement to end their partnerships at City Center in White Plains and New Roc City, the entertainment and retail complex in downtown New Rochelle. EPR continues to own New Roc City. The settlement freed Cappelli from repaying a $133.1 million loan that EPR claimed it was owed for the Concord project, in exchange for which Cappelli transferred most of the Concord acreage to EPR. That forgiven loan likely is included in the $750 million total project cost for Adelaar, which includes land value. EPR Properties president and CEO David Brain told the Bethel audience the company has invested more than $200 million to date in the project. “We’re a Kansas-City-based company, but we love New York,” he said. “We also have the capital and access to it to execute this plan.” EPR and Empire last year secured municipal approvals for the project and are seeking a state gaming license for their planned 650,000-square-foot casino to be operated by Empire. Emanuel Pearlman, Empire Resorts

board chairman, told the Bethel Woods audience the Adelaar casino will open under a new brand name to be announced soon. If licensed by the state, it will include 2,150 slot machines and 58 gambling tables, he said. Now it’s up to the state Gaming Commission and its newly created Gaming Facility Location Board. The commission reportedly will call for casino proposals in the next few weeks. The site selection board is expected to announce winners this fall. Adelaar’s developers said they are ready to break ground on their $600 million construction project within 30 days after being awarded a license. The all-seasons resort has been designed to draw families and outdoor enthusiasts as well as gamblers. It will include 1,100 hotel rooms in five lodging venues; a 200,000-square-foot “entertainment village” for local residents and resort guests that would feature a 60,000-square-foot CineBowl & Grille and 20 retail shops and restaurants; the Concord’s Monster Golf Course redesigned by Rees Jones, the renowned golf course designer, and numerous outdoor recreational activities. EPR is partnering with Aquatic Development Group in Cohoes and two resort operators to develop an outdoor adventure park and a 350-room family-style lodge with an indoor waterpark on 135 acres on the Concord property. The same team

is developing EPR’s Camelback Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania’s Poconos resort region. The Adelaar project would create an estimated 2,550 construction jobs and an estimated 2,160 full-time and part-time jobs at the resort amounting to more than $60 million annually in employee compensation. Brain said EPT will collaborate with existing local businesses to help them grow. In line with Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s intent when pushing for the casino gaming legislation and ballot referendum last year, “This project is meant to be a real launch pad for tourism in upstate New York,” Brain added. Cathy Paty, president and CEO of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce, said Adelaar’s visitors “will have a reverberation effect on many of Sullivan’s businesses. They will not just stay in the hotel and the casino. They will also explore what Sullivan has to offer…And that means badly needed new revenue for those businesses.” The Adelaar unveiling signaled the start of high-stakes competition among wouldbe casino developers to win a state gaming license. EPT and its Catskills partners might have jumped to an early lead on their business rivals. “They have a two- to three-year head start on everyone else in the game,” Thompson Town Supervisor Bill Rieber said. HV Biz • WCBJ • March 24, 2014

GOOD HaPPenInG In anD ThInGS abOut tHe HuDSOn Valley The winning design concept will be used to rebrand the newly renovated public transit system, which will be rebranded from P.A.R.T. to Putnam Moves this year. Herrmann’s design earns her a $500 scholarship. “While it was a very difficult choice, Chloe’s creative design best represented the spirit of “Putnam Moves” and many of the initiative’s core tenets of Community, Commerce, Nature and Recreation,” said Odell. “Now that we have a foundational design concept to build from, we can get to work with the Putnam County Transportation Task Force and our design and marketing partners Rev Design and Prosper Communications,” said Jennifer Maher, chairwoman, Putnam County Chambers of Commerce.

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From left, ORMC Administrator of Oncology Services Regina Toomey Bueno accepts a donation of $1,000 to the Spagnoli Family Cancer Center from the Cancer Awareness Research and Education (C.A.R.E.) Club at Minisink High School. CARE Club members pictured include Cassidy Seagren, Sara Gelardin, Tara Travers, Madeline Callahan, Julia Lindsay, Jillian Dolce, Mrs. Travers and Allison Laquidara.

doNatioN For spagNoli FaMilY caNcEr cENtEr at orMc The Orange Regional Medical Center (ORMC) Foundation in Middletown, accepted a donation of $1,000 from Minisink High School to benefit its Spagnoli Family Cancer Center. Jillian Dolce, a sophomore at Minisink High School, started fundraising as a way to help others. In 2013, she formed the Cancer, Awareness, Research and Education (C.A.R.E.) Club at the high school after watching a friend’s mother suffer from cancer. On a monthly basis, the C.A.R.E. Club conducts fundraisers and holds awareness activities to focus on different types of cancer. The club plans to increase its membership and activities to create awareness of cancer. Recently, the C.A.R.E. Club members conducted a “coin drop” event at their local grocery store handing out pamphlets about cancer, their club and asking for donations. In just one day, they collected $1,000 and selected ORMC Spagnoli Family Cancer Center to receive the funds. “These remarkable young ladies serve as role models for all of us. They saw a need within their community and chose to be part of the solution,” said President of the Orange Regional Medical Center Foundation Christine Maraia.

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Astor Services for Children & Families in Rhinebeck received a $50,000 grant from the Alfred E. Smith Foundation, which will support the integration of physical and behavioral health screening for low-income children, ages 2 to 21, in Dutchess County. “Many of these children would typically not have access

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Harriet Miller, president of the board of the Jewish Federation of Ulster County, recently announced the appointment of Arlene Gould of Accord, as executive coordinator. In her role, Gould will build awareness and support for the federation’s diverse programs that benefit both the local community, as well as Jews in Israel and in other countries. “With her varied background and commitment to the Jewish tradition of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) our board welcomes Arlene to our team and we look forward to an exciting new chapter of charitable giving and community building in Ulster County,” Miller said. Gould has worked in public relations, fundraising, arts administration and programming for many of the New York region’s leading arts and cultural organizations, including the New York Philharmonic, Caramoor Center for the Arts, the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, Mill Street Loft, the Deep Listening Institute, the Eleanor Roosevelt Leadership Center at Val-kill, as well as The Arnold P. Gold Foundation. “I am excited to bring my decades of experience in the not-for-profit world to the Jewish Federation of Ulster County, helping to raise visibility and funding for the programs supported by the organization,” Gould said. “I look forward to meeting members of the community and to sharing ideas that enhance the federation’s mission.” Gould has been a member of the board of the Unison Arts Center in Ulster County and currently serves on the Board of Advisors of the Vanaver Caravan Dance and Music Ensemble.

to mental health screening (though there is a need as our data has shown) for many reasons, the primary being the stigma that is associated with going to an outpatient mental health facility,” said Konstantinos Tsoubris, associate executive director, Astor’s Community-Based Behavioral Health and Prevention Services. According to Tsoubris, from Astor’s experience, these families do not want to be “labeled,” and do not seek out mental health services for their children until it becomes chronic. In addition, from Astor’s experience, early screening has a tremendous impact on children’s future. If there are signs of mental health issues, they are addressed and treated early. Astor will partner with the Children’s Medical Group, Hyde Park, to provide mental health services to children in a primary care setting that decreases the “stigma” of going to an outpatient mental health facility. The children’s physical and mental health care will take place under one roof. Since 1953, Astor Services for Children & Families (formerly The Astor Home for Children) has been providing behavioral and educational services in a caring environment where children and their families find strength, healing, hope and trust. Now serving more than 6,000 children and families annually in more than 33 locations.

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The Putnam County Chambers of Commerce (PCCC) and County Executive MaryEllen Odell announced that Chloe Herrmann, a Carmel High School student, as the winner of the Putnam Moves Logo Design Contest.

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Bethlehem Art Gallery – The Legacy of Artist John F. Gould and Military Art Outlet.com have partnered at the new Dutchess Marketplace in Fishkill. Robert Gould from Bethlehem Art Gallery is featuring framed and unframed prints of the Hudson River Valley by his father John Gould. Military Art Outlet.com has a wide range of items, including military prints with scenes from the American Revolutionary War to the present conflict in Afghanistan. Also available are hats, T-shirts, service organization statues and trophies. The Marketplace, in the renovated old Jamesway/May’s Department Store, is on Route 9 South just off Exit 13 of

Interstate 84 and is open every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The gallery booth is on Seventh Avenue South and Main Street in the Marketplace.

THE NEXT BIG THING: DIGITAL HEALTH

Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) in New Windsor recently partnered with AXON Communications to present The Next Big Thing: Digital Health at Marist College in Poughkeepsie. The event focused on educating the community and the media on an array of digital health care topics and created a dynamic forum for health care experts to discuss the magnitude of how digital health will impact care today and in the future. This inaugural event featured: Jeff Reid, director of Genome Informatics, Regeneron Genetics Center, and Robin Raskin, founder of Living in Digital Times. Reid is a leader in the genomic revolution and is contributing to the first largescale sequence-to-drug effort that is expected to change and enhance the quality of health care. Raskin is an author, editor, magazine publisher, blogger, TV and radio personality, and has dedicated the past 30 years to exploring what it means to be living in today’s digital world.

BANK SUPPORTS FAMILY SERVICES

TD Charitable Foundation recently donated a total of $15,000 to Family Services Teen Resource Activity Center as part of the foundation’s commitment to giving back to the community. Family Services Inc. (FSI), a 135-year-old 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to help families and individuals through direct services, collaboration and advocacy. FSI’s core values are: Helping people help themselves; Treating each person with respect, dignity and integrity; Maintaining a highly skilled, motivated and diverse staff and volunteer corps; Accepting diverse people as they are and valuing their strengths and contributions while working with them to achieve full potential. Family Services is located in the Family Partnership Center, a collaborative service-delivery program and facility that Family Services was responsible for developing. The funds from the TD Charitable Foundation will support the Teen Resource Activity Center Program (TRAC), a youth development after-school program that builds resiliency and assets in young people while offering leadership and youth voice opportunities. The program provides the city of Poughkeepsie youth (13-18 years of age) with a safe haven from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. More information on the TD Charitable Foundation, including an online grant application, is available at TDBank.com.

ULSTER TOURISM WINS AWARD

Ulster County Tourism has won the Service Industry Advertising Design Award for the Ulster County 2013 Travel Guide.

The award recognizes the 70-page guide’s use of strong graphics, photos and copywriting to showcase the county’s rich history, culture and recreational opportunities. “Through our travel guide and various other marketing efforts, Ulster County Tourism is helping to bring more people to the region, which in turn helps our local economy,” Ulster County Tourism Director Richard J. Remsnyder said. There were 1,700 total entries with just under 350 awards given. The awards recognize outstanding communications via print, television, radio, online media and social media. Ulster County Tourism developed the guide in partnership with Luminary Publishing, a Kingston company that specializes in creative works highlighting the Hudson Valley.

WHO’S THE FUNNIEST?

The Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County in Newburgh recently held another sold-out, standing-roomonly event searching for the “Funniest Jewish Adult in Orange County.” Judges Barry Lewis, Gittel Evangelist and Amy Berkowitz, columnists from the Times Herald declared Nancy Levine of Highland Mills the winner. The comedy duo, Isaacs and Baker, who have recently auditioned for the TV show, “America’s Got Talent,” emceed the evening. Federation President Abbe Distelburger stated, “This is the best type of community-building event we could have. As I looked around the room, I saw everyone hysterically laughing and thoroughly enjoying themselves.” For more information, visit JewishOrangeNY.org.

EXHIBITION TO BENEFIT LAND TRUST

Warwick Artist Susan Hope Fogel has offered to donate 40 percent of sales from an exhibition of her paintings in Warwick to the Orange County Land Trust. Warwick Inspirations, a collection of mostly landscape paintings, is currently on display at Café a la Mode in the village of Warwick. The paintings range in size from 8 1⁄2” x 11” framed scenes, to larger wall-size paintings. Most were painted locally and depict the beauty of the surrounding Warwick countryside. Fogel said she is donating proceeds from the sale of her work to the Orange County Land Trust because she believes in the work the trust is doing to conserve working farms and open space. Warwick Inspirations will run through April 6, with a closing reception planned that day from 5 to 7 p.m. The artist will be available to meet and speak about her work. In addition to the sale of paintings, Fogel has offered to have any work of art from the show made into a giclee print, a reproduction on canvas that has all the tonalities and hues of the original piece at a fraction of the cost of purchasing the original painting. Café a la Mode is located at 1 Oakland Ave. in Warwick and is open daily.

From left, Barry Lewis, Amy Berkowitz, Mike Schwartz, Gittel Evangelist, Scott Baler, Abbe Distelburger, Nancy Levine, Al Isaacs. Photo by Gail Conklin

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access. advocacy.

Westchester County Association

Action.

Six Companies Accepted as New Accelerator Picks After a highly selective process, six dynamic companies have been selected as the newest members of the BLUEPRINT Accelerator Network: Lola Granola Bar, an organic granola bar company; Mobile Health One, a digital healthcare company; Nuvita, an online employee wellness program; the accounting firm Sternbach & Rose, CPA, PC; W@tercooler, a unique co-working space; and the Yonkers Brewing Co., a craft brewery. The Accelerator Network is a critical component of the WCA’s BLUEPRINT for Westchester, an aggressive economic development initiative to drive job creation and economic growth in the county. The six new businesses are all offered private office space—rent-free for the first year—complimentary professional services, and access to financing and mentoring. Accelerator companies commit to remaining in Westchester after their “graduation.” “These emerging companies have demonstrated they are poised for growth, ready to add jobs, and ready to become strong additions to Westchester’s Innovation Economy,” said Marissa Brett, WCA’s executive director, economic development. To find out more about the BLUEPRINT Accelerator Network, visit blueprintforwestchester.com.

Recent companies accepted into the Accelerator Network include Lola Granola Bar, Mobile Health One, Nuvita, Sternbach & Rose, W@atercooler, and the Yonkers Brewing Co.

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PlanGuru Reports 50% Growth. Thanks Accelerator.

PlanGuru CEO

A year after their acceptance into the Accelerator Christian Wielage Network, PlanGuru, a young, vibrant software company that produces budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning software for businesses and CPAs, has hired nearly 10 employees and is gearing up to launch two additional financial software products. CEO Christian Wielage said in the last 12 months, PlanGuru has grown its customer base by 50 percent, created a new board of directors, and secured additional funding—all with the help of the Accelerator Network. “Without this program, we’d still be home-based. We’d have the same products, but not the team and the infrastructure in place to take our business to the next level,” said Wielage.

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estchester’s growing entrepreneurial sector has the potential to change our local economy, but they need our David Crane, CEO of Mobile Health One support,” says Marissa Brett. “Today’s entrepreneurs must have the knowledge, skills, and networking opportunities to succeed and scale their businesses. Accelerate Westchester will help businesses start up and remain here as they grow.” The group’s first meetup is on Wednesday, April 2 at 5:30 pm (see Coming Up column for details.) David Crane, CEO of Mobile Health One, will give a short talk titled “On My Sixth Startup: Confessions of a Serial Entrepreneur.” WCA representatives will be on hand to share information on the Accelerator program’s resources to help companies grow. Registration for the event is $15 and available at westchester.org.

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hat’s the secret of Kevin Richards’ success? “I’d say it’s my ability to win new clients and maintain trusted relationships with them,” says the young executive, an audit partner at Deloitte & Touche LLPs Stamford office, and a new member of the WCA Board of Directors. “It’s also my unwillingness to maintain the status quo—we ask ourselves every year how we can do things differently, how we can innovate in our practice. It’s how we go from providing a service to becoming a trusted advisor,” said Richards, named an outstanding and proven leader through the Fairfield County Business Journal’s ’2013 40 Under 40’ award. Richards sees Westchester County as a place where more and more innovation is taking place, and that’s why he was eager to join the WCA. “I see more young people—myself included—choosing Westchester’s cities as places to live. Our company likes the WCA’s emphasis on Work.Live.Play and we want to become engaged with that initiative. We see Westchester flourishing in the years to come and we want to be a part of that.” Richards has worked at Deloitte since 2002, where his leadership extends to external community involvement, and internal talent development. He earned

VNS Westchester to Honor WCA Healthcare Consortium for Community Leadership

an MBA from the Lubin School of Business at Pace University. He lives in Ossining with his wife and their three children. With talented pros like Richards parti cipating in the WCAs efforts to revitalize Westchester’s economy, the county is well on its way. “Kevin’s insights and experiences serving public and private real estate clients at the local, state, and national levels will be invaluable as we work to advance the interest of business here,” said Bill Harrington, WCA Board Chairman. The WCA also announced that Patricia Stone, underwriter, JP Morgan Chase, has stepped up to serve a three-year term on the WCA’s board of directors. Plus, six new healthcare members have joined the organization: Rajeev Sindhwani, MD, DOCS; David Calabrese, senior vice president of new business development and marketing, Emergency Medical Associates; Gary Benerofe, managing partner, Mediaspa LLC; Everett Patterson, director of sales, MVP Healthcare; James O’Connor, president, TransCare Corp.; Peter Mercurio, MD, CEO, Westchester Health Associates; and Rita Mabli, president and CEO, United Hebrew. Look for profiles on our new members in future WCA newsletters!

coMinG UP On My Sixth Startup: Confessions of a Serial Entrepreneur Hosted by WCA’s ACCELERATE WESTCHESTER. Meetup. Startup. Wednesday, April 2, 5:30 pm 1133 Westchester Avenue, White Plains Business Intel Series: Healthcare Reform 2.0 Employer Strategies and the Evolving Healthcare Delivery Model Thursday, April 3, 8:00–9:30 am Tappan Hill Mansion 81 Highland Avenue (GPS: 200 Gunpowder Lane), Tarrytown Event sponsors: Cohn Reznick, Mercer

A Groundbreaking Two-Day Conference Nationally-known speakers; vibrant, informative panels and presentations Wednesday, May 7 and Thursday May 8 The DoubleTree Hotel Tarrytown 455 S. Broadway healthtech2014.com

Bill Harrington Chairman Westchester County Association

Lou Nemmon President & CEO VNS Westchester

Visiting Nurse Service Westchester (VNSW) will honor the WCA’s Healthcare Consortium at its 16th Annual Spring Benefit Gala dinner and silent auction on May 15 in Scarsdale. VNSW selected the Consortium as this year’s recipient of its Community Leadership Award to recognize the group’s leadership in all areas of healthcare in Westchester. Bill Harrington, Chairman of the WCA, will accept the award on behalf of the Consortium, which is comprised of all segments of Westchester’s $15+ billion healthcare industry.

For more information or to register for events:

westchester.org or call 914.948.6444

For more information on sponsorship opportunities for upcoming events, contact Laura Montopoli, lmontopoli@westchester.org

“We’re thrilled that our hardworking Consortium members will receive this prestigious honor from VNS Westchester, the largest independent, nonprofit Medicare-certified home healthcare agency in Westchester, also serving the Bronx, Dutchess, Putnam and Rockland counties,” says Bill Mooney, WCA President. Tickets for the event may be purchased at vns.org.

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challenging careers Building synergies among business people

he 175 members of the Professional Women of Putnam and the 250 members of Professional Women of Westchester feel they owe a debt of gratitude to their founder, Jamie Imperati of Mahopac. She, in turn, feels the gratitude belongs to a fivesome that has made it possible for this mother of three tiny children to build what started out merely as a simple networking operation into a full-time career endeavor – in fact, “two full-time jobs,” as she terms it. While Imperati, whose pre-motherhood career was in sales and marketing, sets up websites, works with social media to promote organizational events and the businesses of members, engages speakers for monthly meetings, and arranges events to tie in with local charities, she has her own personal network supporting her endeavors. Child sitters include her husband, Anthony; her parents, George and Jolaine Lauridsen of Mahopac, and her parents-in-law, Silvio and Maria Imperati, who are Carmel residents. Reflecting on the pre-launching of PWP in March 2010, Imperati says, “I kept running into women with their own businesses and decided that something should be done to bring them all together.” Because of success of her efforts in Putnam County, she launched

the Westchester sishoods engaged in pet ter organization in sitting/dog walking, November of that lice removal or party same year. rentals. A typical meet“An attorney, ing night finds mortgage broker and Imperati at a table at Realtor have bonded the entrance of the together into a powrestaurant chosen for erful trio who work that month’s meeting now as a team,” the welcoming memPWP/PWW founder says. “They had never bers and prospective met before their members to the occaorganization’s formasion. She views it as a Jamie Imperati tion.” combination of girls The meetings have a tone of collaboranight out and serious business networking. After a social/networking period, a speaker tion, not competition. The members take pride in the assisaddresses the gathering on such subjects as marketing, business development, social tance they provide to community charitable media, branding – to just scratch the surface. organizations. The contributions are someBoth PWP and PWW have websites list- times monetary, with funds raised by raffles, ing members’ diverse occupations, including or may be actual gifts of articles needed, several lawyers, accountants, bank represen- such as school book supplies or wish list tatives, health, beauty and fashion special- items. The community, in turn, has recists, as well as one-of-a-kind listings: CPR and first aid certification class instructor; ognized the contributions that the PWP/ equine and agricultural consultant; pediatric PWW founder has rendered by bestowing dentist; divorce coach; bail bondsperson, as awards on her. Imperati is winner of the well as individuals who earn their liveli- Putnam Community Service Network’s

by Catherine Portman-Laux

Norman Vincent Peale Award, the Putnam Chamber of Commerce’s 40 Under 40 Trailblazer Award and the Business Council of Westchester’s Rising Stars Award. She currently serves as co-president of Friends of the Putnam Hospital Center and was recently appointed chairperson of the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Leadership Alliance. The PWP and PWW founder is a transplant from the Morris Park section of The Bronx, where she was raised and graduated from St. Catharine’s Academy. She went on to study marketing at Pace University, working initially for a sales and marketing firm and relocating to Putnam County in 2003 after being married. Although the Imperati children are still very young young (AJ, age six, Thomas, five and Joelle going on a year and a half), they will grow up to point to the PWP/ PWW founder with pride, perhaps chorusing, “That’s my mom.” Challenging Careers focuses on the exciting and unusual business lives of Hudson Valley residents. Comments or suggestions may be emailed to Catherine Portman-Laux at cplaux@optonline.net.

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FACTS& FIGURES ON THE RECORD wESTChESTER BAnKRUPTCIES The following petitions were filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York in White Plains. Chapter 11 indicates the filer intends to submit a plan of reorganization to the court. Chapter 7 indicates a liquidation of assets.

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Pravda abbigliamento & calzat, 488 Madison Ave., New York City 10022. Chapter 7, Involuntary. Attorney: Michael S. Amato, Uniondale. Filed March 13. Case no. 14-10630.

alco electronics ltD, et al. Filed by LaserDynamics L.L.C. Action: Patent infringement claim. Attorney for plaintiff: Sergey Kolmykov, et al. Filed March 12. Case no. 14-01704.

Pulperia on essex inc., 131 Essex St., New York City 10002. Chapter 11, Voluntary. Attorney: Pulperia on Essex Inc., New York City. Filed March 12. Case no. 14-10621.

artex systems inc. Filed by Vertex Financial Ltd. Action: Contract discrepancy claim. Attorney for plaintiff: Stuart Isaac Gold. Filed March 11. Case no. 14-01670.

Jill anderson, 437 E. Ninth St., Apt. 2RW New York City 10009. Chapter 11, Voluntary. Attorney: Joyce M. Goldstein, New York City. Filed March 12. Case no. 14-10617.

audi of america inc. Filed by Mohegan Lake Motors Inc. Action: Trademark infringement claim. Attorney for plaintiff: Stephen Mark Axinn et al. Filed March 12. Case no. 14-01688.

nikola rebraca, 10 Old Route 9 Staatsburg 12580. Chapter 11, Voluntary. Attorney: Andrea B. Malin, Wappingers Falls. Filed March 18. Case no. 14-35521.

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mario Vuksanaj, 45 Lake Shore Drive, Mahopac 10541. Chapter 7, Voluntary. Attorney: Lester Forest Jr., Mahopac. Filed March 13. Case no. 14-35488.

conversion consulting l.l.c. now known as flip services DBa Bounce and flip, 766 10th Ave., New York City 10019. Chapter 11, Voluntary. Attorney: Rachel S. Blumenfeld, Brooklyn. Filed March 17. Case no. 14-10665. Jacoby & meyers - Bankruptcy l.l.P., 420 Lexington Ave., Suite 2132 New York City 10170. Chapter 7, Involuntary. Attorney: Fred Stevens, New York City. Filed March 14. Case no. 14-10641.

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

ULSTER COUNTY frederic J aliberte, P.O. Box 94, Bearsville 12409. Chapter 7, Voluntary. Attorney: Thomas Genova, Wappingers Falls. Filed March 13. Case no. 14-35476.

COURT CASES The following cases appear on the docket of the U.S. District Court for the county of Westchester in White Plains. 58th Bakery inc., et al. Filed by Thomas E. Perez. Action: Claim concerns a denial of overtime compensation. Attorneys for plaintiff: Elena Stacy Goldstein and Jeffrey Scott Rogoff. Filed March 12. Case no. 14-01698. ablexis l.l.c. Filed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. Action: Patent infringement claim. Attorney for plaintiff: Marshall Alan Camp. Filed March 11. Case no. 14-01651.

concept laboratories inc. Filed by Beauty Solutions Ltd. Action: Trademark infringement claim. Attorneys for plaintiff: Randi Lane Maidman and Seth Howard Ostrow. Filed March 12. Case no. 14-01703. estate of Bjorn D. Jawerth, et al. Filed by Nahest L.L.C., et al. Action: Securities fraud claim. Attorney for plaintiff: John H. Ray, III. Filed March 12. Case no. 14-01692.

green mountain Keurig inc., et al. Filed by Robert Knutson. Action: Claim falls under Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Attorney for plaintiff: Gerald Jay Resnick. Filed avis rent a car system l.l.c. March 11. Case no. 14-01694. Filed by Shawyn Jackson. Action: Personal injury claim. At- hiko energy l.l.c. Filed by torney for plaintiff: Casey An- Yang Chen. Action: Contract thony Fundaro. Filed March 11. discrepancy claim. Attorney Case no. 14-01658. for plaintiff: Douglas Gregory Blankinship, et al. Filed Bank of america corp., et al. March 14. Case no. 14-01771. Filed by Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., et al. Action: Claim hudson insurance co. Filed concerns default of promissory by Reinforced Concrete & note. Attorneys for plaintiff: Masonry Construction Inc. Jennifer D Hackett, et al. Filed Action: Insurance contract March 14. Case no. 14-01757. dispute claim. Attorney for plaintiff: Manny A. Frade. Filed Barclays Bank Plc, et al. Filed March 12. Case no. 14-01705. by White Oak Fund LP. Action: Claim concerns antitrust illinois national insurance litigation. Attorney for plain- co., et al. Filed by Liberty Mutiff: Brian Philip Murray. Filed tual Insurance Co. Action: AcMarch 12. Case no. 14-01701. count receivable dispute claim. Attorney for plaintiff: Marshall Beauty encounter inc., et Todd Potashner. Filed March 14. al. Filed by Chanel Inc. Ac- Case no. 14-01763. tion: Trademark infringement (Lanham Act) claim. Attorneys international Brotherhood of for plaintiff: Jennifer Insley- electrical workers (I.B.E.W.) Pruitt and Barbara Anne Solo- local 503, et al. Filed by Timomon. Filed March 11. Case no. thy Walsh et al. Action: Claim 14-01680. falls under Labor Management Relations Act of 1947. Attorcertain underwriters at ney for plaintiff: Donald John lloyd’s london, et al. Filed Lambiase et al. Filed March 11. by M.B.I.A. Inc. Action: Claim Case no. 14-01677. challenges constitutionality of state statute(s). Attorneys for international first service plaintiff: Robin L. Cohen and usa inc., et al. Filed by Federal Kenneth Harold French- Insurance Co. Action: Claim man. Filed March 14. Case no. of admiralty, falls under mari14-01769. time law. Attorney for plaintiff: David Louis Mazaroli. Filed March 12. Case no. 14-01715.

Jewel Bako inc., et al. Filed by Roxana Bosleman. Action: Claim concerns Fair Labor Standards Act. Attorney for plaintiff: C.K. Lee. Filed March 12. Case no. 14-01717. JPmorgan chase & co., et al. Filed by Saju Varghese. Action: Claim concerns Fair Labor Standards Act. Attorney for plaintiff: Karl J. Stoecker. Filed March 12. Case no. 14-01718. Joseph guillermo-Jones iii, et al. Filed by All Surface Entertainment Inc. Action: Copyright infringement claim. Attorneys for plaintiff: Gary Philip Adelman and Sarah Michal Matz. Filed March 11. Case no. 14-01685. Kati Junction inc., et al. Filed by The KatiRoll Company Inc. Action: Trademark infringement claim. Attorney for plaintiff: Elizabeth Shieldkret. Filed March 13. Case no. 14-01750. Keurig green mountain inc., et al. Filed by Ney Silverman Insurance Associates L.L.C. Action: Claim concerns antitrust litigation. Attorney for plaintiff: Kellie Lerner, et al. Filed March 11. Case no. 14-01671. Kohl’s corp., et al. Filed by Hunter Douglas Inc. Action: Patent infringement claim. Attorneys for plaintiff: Richard H. Brown III and Anthony J. Marchetta. Filed March 13. Case no. 14-01743. land-air express of new england ltd., et al. Filed by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., et al. Action: Claim falls under Sherman-Clayton Act. Attorney for plaintiff: Nathan Thomas Williams. Filed March 13. Case no. 14-01731. law office of anthony J. maiocchi P.l.l.c. Filed by Nigel Munroe. Action: Claim falls under Fair Debt Collection Act. Attorney for plaintiff: Glen A. Kurtis. Filed March 11. Case no. 14-01659.

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nEwSmAKERS plus awards and events PLAY PRESENTATION westchester region of haDassah recently joined the scarsDale liBrary to present “The Grain of the Wood,” an inspiring play about the life of Justine Wise Polier, a family court judge, who dedicated her life to improving the lives of disadvantaged children and fighting social injustice. A daughter of Rabbi Stephen S. Wise and child advocate Louise Debra Bradley Ruder, Kellye Rowland, Ellen Wendy Kaplan and Carissa Marie Waterman Wise, Polier Dagenais at Scarsdale Public Library. was the first woman justice in New York state. She worked closely with her friend professor at Smith College. She collaboEleanor Roosevelt to open a school for rated with Polier’s granddaughter, Debra delinquent boys in New York and worked Bradley Ruder, whose vast collection of to rescue 20,000 children from Nazi Ger- her grandmother’s papers, plus interviews many. with those that knew Polier, created the The playwright is ellen w. Kaplan, a material for this three-person play.

NEW PARTNER AT LAW FIRM steVen schoenfelD has joined DelBello Donnellan weingarten wise & wiederkehr l.l.P. (DDWWW) law firm as a partner in the litigation practice group. He has more than 20 years experience in commercial, corporate, financial, real estate, bankruptcy, intellectual property litigation and related counseling. He’s frequently sought after to speak on managing litigation to corporate counsel, according to the firm. “We are thrilled to have Steve join us. He is an extremely talented litigator and our clients will appreciate having him on their team,” DDWWW Managing Partner Al Donnellan said. “I am very excited about joining DelBello Donnellan. The firm has a stellar reputation for providing high-quality, cost-effective le-

gal services to clients in the New York metropolitan area and the lower Hudson Valley,” Schoenfeld said. Previously a partner in the New York offices of Torys L.L.P., Dorsey & Whitney L.L.P. and Robinson & Cole L.L.P., Schoenberg earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, summa cum laude, from Princeton University and a Juris Doctorate from New York University Law School. He is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey and several federal courts, serves as a member of the American Arbitration Association’s Roster of Neutrals and as an arbitrator and mediator for the New York Joint Committee on Fee Disputes and Conciliation, and is a member of the New York State Bar Association Corporate Counsel Section Executive Committee.

PHONE SERVICE LAUNCHES Westchester County Legislator michael B. KaPlowitZ recently joined the United Way at its White Plains office to announce the full-time operation of Hudson Valley Region 2-1-1 – a seven county free, confidential, multilingual information and referral telephone service. Kaplowitz, a longtime member of the Westchester County Legislature’s Committee on Public Safety & Criminal Justice, first introduced 2-1-1 to the legislature seven years ago. Since then he has worked with United Way and the county executive to make this project a reality and was successful in having $75,000 added to the 2005 county budget to support this service. “This regional effort will streamline the process of obtaining vital information and direction for services such as health issues, elder care or child care, among others,” said Kaplowitz. “The 2-1-1 program enhances the quality of life for Westchester’s residents as well as residents throughout the Hudson Valley in Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster counties.”

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PHELPS MEMORIAL APPOINTS EXEC richarD BecKer m.D., has been named vice president, physician administrator, at Phelps memorial hospital center in Sleepy Hollow. Becker will serve as the key liaison between the hospital and the medical staff. “His duties will include working with members of the medical staff on collaborative initiatives and being a champion for quality, through evidence-based medicine, best practices and optimizing the use of electronic health records,” Phelps President and CEO Keith F. Safian said in a statement. Becker will also oversee operations of the hospital’s growing multispecialty medical group, Phelps Medical Associates, which employs 34 clinicians in 12 practice locations. In this capacity, he will be responsible for clinical quality and patient satisfaction, as well as recruitment of physicians. A board-certified cardiologist who formerly practiced in Cortlandt Manor, Becker earned his medical degree at New York Medi-

cal College and completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, followed by a fellowship in cardiology at New York Medical College. He resides in Cortlandt Manor.

THIRD YEAR FOR RIDGE HILL ACADEMY riDge hill acaDemy, a partnership between yonKers Partners in eDucation and forest city ratner cos. marked the start of their third year March 11. Students from high schools who will participate in the session workshops were joined by recent graduates of the course, as well as Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano; Yonkers City Council President Liam McLaughlin; City Council members Christopher John-

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son and Michael Sabatino; Symra Brandon, representing Senate Democratic Conference Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins; Robert Voorhies representing Assembly member Shelley Mayer; Kathryn Welch, executive vice president, retail development FCRC; Andrew Hardy, Ridge Hill general manager; and Wendy Nadel, executive director of YPIE. The career-exploration program – funded by Forest City Ratner as part of a $100,000

grant to YPIE – teaches participating Yonkers public school students about management careers in the shopping center retail industry, including retail and restaurant management, health care, operations, security and maintenance management, public relations and marketing. The initiative builds on YPIE’s commitment to provide students with the information and tools they need to launch into college and career paths that will result in a

fulfilling and stable future. “The Ridge Hill Academy is a shining example of how private and public partnerships can result in the vital growth of our students and communities,” said Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. YPIE’s mission is to increase the number of Yonkers Public School students who complete a post-secondary program that prepares them for a successful career.

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25 NO. 1 BROKER AT COLDWELL BANKER michÈle flooD, an associate real estate broker affiliated with the coldwell Banker residential Brokerage rye office, was ranked as the company’s No. 1 real estate salesperson and associate broker in Westchester County. In addition to this honor, Flood earned the President Premier Award, which is presented to the top 1 percent of approximately 85,000 Coldwell Banker sales associates worldwide. With more than 35 years in the real estate business, Flood has consistently distinguished herself as the company’s best producer in Westchester County and was named the No. 1 real estate salesperson companywide for all of Connecticut and Westchester County last year, according to a press release. “Michèle had a phenomenal year and continues to impress her clients and colleagues with her professionalism, boundless energy and the enthusiasm she demonstrates for the business,” Cathleen Smith, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Connecticut and Westchester County, said in a statement. Flood has also been recognized nationally, ranking among the country’s top 250 real estate sales professionals by The Wall Street Journal/Real Trends based on sales volume.

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tomas o’leary will be giving an introductory presentation titled “Certified Passive House Consultant & Designer Course,” for area architects and building design professionals at Molly Spillane’s Pub & Restaurant in Mamaroneck at 6 p.m. While there is no attendance fee, seating is limited. To register for this event, please RSVP to laura@murphybrothers.com.

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“gaite Parisienne,” westchester theatre of Dance annual concert with music by Jacques Offenbach, choreography by Jayne Santoro and New York City guest artist Joel Levy, 8:15 p.m., and March 30 at 1 and 4 p.m. at the JCC’s Bendheim Performing Arts Center, 999 Wilmot Road in Scarsdale. For more information, contact Jayne Santoro, director, JCC Dance School, (914) 472-3300, ext. 320.

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“the university of sing sing” documentary featuring Mercy College debuts at a special screening in the college rotunda, Dobbs Ferry; 6 p.m. reception, 6:45 p.m. screening and 7:30 p.m. panel discussion. The 40-minute film tells the story of inmates working toward a diploma and a fresh start through a transformative program. For more information, visit mercy.edu.

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The Westchester Chapter of the hearing loss association of america will host a kickoff event for its May 17 Walk4Hearing. The kickoff is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. RSVP to Deborah Dolgin Wolfe at deborahdwolfe@gmail.com or (845) 368-0968 by March 28.

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westchester community college celebrity salon series from April 6 through June 14 includes national figures from the fields of literature, media, politics, sports and music. Young Virtuoso, Sunday, April 6 at 5 p.m., hosted by David Swope opens the series with Charlie Albright, pianist, at the host’s Ossining estate overlooking the Hudson River. Salon fee is $135; cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. For more information, call (914) 606-6558.

osteoporosis awareness group meeting with endocrinologist Bonnie greenwald speaking on bone-healthy practices from 7 to 9 p.m., at The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Building 4, 785 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. Free admission. For more information, call Susan at (914) 260-9339. Professional women of westchester hosts” “Leveraging the Power of Facebook” with guest speaker Cristin Grogan of Silverback, 6 to 8 p.m., at Don Coqui, 107 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. $15 per person for members, $20 nonmembers; includes appetizers and cash bar. Register online to attend, professionalwomenofwestchester. com.

mercy college 15th annual international film festival 6:30 p.m., in the Lecture Hall, Main Hall, Dobbs Ferry campus. The screenings are: April 8, “Farewell,” a Cold War spy thriller based on actual events; April 9, “Shun-Li and the Poet,” explores the tensions that result from a connection between an Italian man and an exploited Chinese immigrant; April 10, Oscar-nominated animated film “Chico & Rita,” tells the story of two jazz musicians against the backdrops of Havana, New York City, Las Vegas, Hollywood and Paris in the 1940s and ‘50s; and April 11, “Empire of Silver,” a Chinese film that follows a wealthy banking clan and its fortunes during the economic and political turmoil of the Boxer Rebellion. For more information, visit Mercy.edu. (Through April 11).

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FACTS&FIGURES Napolitana Construction Inc. Filed by the trustees of the New York City District Council of Carpenters Pension Fund, et al. Action: Claim falls under Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Attorney for plaintiff: Charles R. Virginia. Filed March 14. Case no. 14-01800. National Railroad Passenger Co. (Amtrak), et al. Filed by Karl Taylor. Action: Employment discrimination claim. Attorney for plaintiff: Not available. Filed March 11. Case no. 14-01669. New City Lawn & Landscape Inc., et al. Filed by Thomas E. Perez. Action: Denial of overtime compensation claim. Attorney for plaintiff: Evan Reid Barouh, et al. Filed March 12. Case no. 14-01697. New Way Development L.L.C. Filed by the trustees of the New York City District Council of Carpenters Pension Fund, et al. Action: Claim falls under Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Attorney for plaintiff: Charles R. Virginia. Filed March 14. Case no. 14-01799. PICC Property and Casualty Company Limited, et al. Filed by Amscan Holdings Inc., et al. Action: Insurance contract dispute claim. Attorney for plaintiff: Marshall Todd Potashner. Filed March 12. Case no. 14-01689. POM Recoveries Inc. Filed by Gabriela Santana. Action: Claim falls under Fair Debt Collection Act. Attorney for plaintiff: M Harvey Rephen. Filed March 12. Case no. 14-01708. Prestige First Avenue Cleaning Corp., et al. Filed by Eloy Nocelotl. Action: Claim falls under Fair Labor Standards Act. Attorney for plaintiff: Benjamin Nathan Dictor. Filed March 11. Case no. 14-01666.

Strategic Capital Resources Deeds Inc. Filed by Jefferies Leveraged Credit Products L.L.C. Action: Contract dispute claim. Attorneys for plaintiff: Elise Above $1 million Margaret Gabriel and Brian David Koosed. Filed March 13. 45 Hartsdale L.L.C., Port Case no. 14-01735. Washington. Seller: G-R Central Associates, Greenwich, Conn. Takeda Pharmaceutical Com- Property: 45 S. Central Ave., pany Limited, et al. Filed by Greenburgh. Amount: $6 milMinnesota and North Dakota lion. Filed March 14. Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Health Fund, et al. Ac- Four Shadow Tree Lane Holdtion: Claim concerns antitrust ings L.L.C., New York City. litigation. Attorney for plain- Seller: 4 Shadow Tree Lane tiff: Gary B. Friedman. Filed L.L.C., New York City. Property: March 12. Case no. 14-01691. 4 Shadow Tree Lane 2, Ossining. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Taralea Corp. Filed by Broad- March 18. cast Music Inc., et al. Action: Copyright infringement claim. LabNY Inc., Harrison. Seller: 4 Attorney for plaintiff: Darius Forest Avenue Associates L.L.C., Patrick Chafizadeh, et al. Filed Armonk. Property: 4 Forest March 14. Case no. 14-01784. Ave., Rye. Amount: $4 million. Filed March 12. Temperature Systems Inc. Filed by the trustees of the New Mac Laughlin Realty L.L.C., York City District Council of Bronx. Seller: Kovar Hill AsCarpenters Pension Fund, et sociates L.L.C., Mount Vernon. al. Action: Claim falls under Property: 230 S. Fifth Ave., Employee Retirement Income Mount Vernon. Amount: $1.5 Security Act. Attorney for plain- million. Filed March 17. tiff: Charles R. Virginia. Filed March 14. Case no. 14-01797. Me International Group L.L.C., New York City. Seller: Stuart H. Rickett, et al, Crotonon-Hudson. Property: 5 Warren Court, Cortlandt. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed March 18.

TMA Trading Inc., et al. Filed by Katzs Delicatessen of Houston Street Inc. Action: Trademark infringement claim. Attorneys for plaintiff: Marc P. Misthal and Jonathan Marc Wooded Acres Development Purow. Filed March 12. Case no. Corp., Goldens Bridge. Seller: 14-01690. Lafayette Street Properties L.L.C., Brewster. Property: 11 Topline Contracting Inc. Lafayette Drive, Lot 1, Somers. Filed by the trustees of the New Amount: $4.5 million. Filed York City District Council of March 13. Carpenters Pension Fund, et al. Action: Claim falls under Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Attorney for plain- Below $1 million tiff: Charles R. Virginia. Filed 21 Mulberry Street L.L.C., March 14. Case no. 14-01798. New Rochelle. Seller: Emerald Tyco Fire Products L.P. Filed Property Investments Inc., Yonby AIG Property Casualty Co. kers. Property: 21 Mulberry St., Action: Property damage claim. Yonkers. Amount: $525,000. Attorney for plaintiff: Not avail- Filed March 18.

able. Filed March 12. Case no. Promesa Administrative Ser- 14-01629. vices Organization. Filed by Minerva Recio. Action: Claim Yahiro Inc., et al. Filed by Honfalls under Fair Labor Standards orio Melchor. Action: Claim Act. Attorney for plaintiff: Penn falls under Fair Labor Standards Ueoka Dodson. Filed March 12. Act. Attorney for plaintiff: MiCase no. 14-01696. chael Antonio Faillace. Filed March 13. Case no. 14-01733.

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61 North Broadway L.L.C., Pleasantville. Seller: City of Yonkers. Property: 63 N. Broadway, Yonkers. Amount: $165,000. Filed March 17.

751 White Plains Road Realty L.L.C., Mount Vernon. Seller: Power Test Realty Company L.P., Jericho. Property: 751 White Plains Road, Eastchester. Amount: $552,200. Filed March 13. Acqua Captial L.L.C., White Plains. Seller: James T. Meyer, Chappaqua. Property: 41 Belknap Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $101,000. Filed March 12. Canora Family Inc., Peekskill. Seller: 1719 Main Street Holdings L.L.C., Brooklyn. Property: 1719 Main St., Peekskill. Amount: $100,000. Filed March 12. Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Judith Zerden, Scarsdale. Property: 25 Spring Pond Drive, Ossining. Amount: $444,531. Filed March 12. FSB Properties Inc., Lake Success. Seller: Peter P. Rosato, Yonkers. Property: 12 Guion St., Yonkers. Amount: $308,167. Filed March 14. Gables 1-7 L.L.C., Rye. Seller: Paul Bertorelli, Rye. Property: 599 Midland Ave., 1-7, Rye. Amount: $475,000. Filed March 17. Granada Condominium II Association, White Plains. Seller: Joan C. Salwen, Scarsdale. Property: 14-15 Granada Crescent, Greenburgh. Amount: $98,100. Filed March 18. HSBC Bank USA N.A. Seller: Daniel Finger, White Plains. Property: 198 W. Lincoln Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $576,013. Filed March 14.

Pennella Properties L.L.C., Croton-on-Hudson. Seller: Carlo Cuzzi, New Rochelle. Property: 2 Young St., Cortlandt. Amount: $390,000. Filed March 18.

IRVINGTON, 68 Deertrack Lane. Single-family residence; .39 acre. Plaintiff: Hudson City Savings Bank. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Cohn & Roth, (516) 7473030; 100 E. Old Country Road, Mineola. Defendant: Michael The DM Equities of New Borofsky. Referee: Joan Salwen. York L.L.C., Harriman. Seller: Sale: April 2, 10 a.m. ApproxiKenneth L. Karpluk, Norwalk, mate lien: $440,007.30. Conn. Property: 88 Perry Ave., Rye. Amount: $110,000. Filed OSSINING, 17 Camp March 17. Grounds. Single-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Ed- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA. mund Fitzgerald Jr., White Plaintiff ’s attorney: Rosicki & Plains. Property: 33 13th Avenue Rosicki & Associates, (845) 897South, Mount Vernon. Amount: 1600; 2 Summit Court, Fishkill. Defendant: Jason Wilhelm. $306,351. Filed March 13. Referee: James Meyer. Sale: March 26, 9:30 a.m. ApproxiVazirani Property Manage- mate lien: $140,950.75. ment L.L.C., Woodmere. Seller: Edith Ruff, New Berry, S.C. Property: 349 Bedford PORT CHESTER, 67 PoninAve., Mount Vernon. Amount: go St. Three-family; .07 acre. Plaintiff: One West Bank FSB. $155,000. Filed March 13. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Fein Such & Crane L.L.P.; 1400 Old Country Road, Westbury. Defendant: Joseph Cannavo. Referee: AlForeclosures bert Comachio. Sale: March 31, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: BRONXVILLE, 15 Desmond $625,744.90. Ave. Single-family residence; 70 x 100. Plaintiff: Wells Far- WHITE PLAINS, 1 Orchard go Bank National Association. Parkway. Two-family walk; lot Plaintiff ’s attorney: Gross size: N/A. Plaintiff: Deutsche Polowy & Orlans, (716) 204- Bank National Trust Co. Plain1700; P.O. Box 540, Getzville. tiff ’s attorney: Stiene & AssoDefendant: Bridget Meaney. ciates, (631) 935-1616; 187 E. Referee: Edmund Fitzgerald. Main St., Huntington. DefenSale: March 25, 10 a.m. Ap- dant: Ricardo Buendia. Refproximate lien: $476,040.06. eree: Theodore Brundage. Sale: March 26, 9:30 a.m. ApproxiCORTLANDT MANOR, 21 mate lien: $653,192.19. Fabriel Drive. Single-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plain- YONKERS, 271 New Main St. tiff: Federal National Mortgage Office building; 50 x 100. PlainAssociation. Plaintiff ’s attor- tiff: TII Funding. Plaintiff ’s atney: Shapiro DiCaro & Barak, torney: Schiller & Knapp, (516) (585) 247-9000; 250 Mile Cross- 786-9069; 950 New Loudon ing Blvd., Suite 1, Rochester. Road, Suite 310, Latham. DeDefendant: Fadi Elhelou. Ref- fendant: James Ferreira. Referee: Mary Beth Mollins. Sale: eree: Charles Agostino. Sale: March 25, 10 a.m. Approximate March 25, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $490,682.25. lien: $28,038.44.

HSBC Bank USA N.A. Seller: Martin F. Hayes, Bedford. Property: 628 Sixth Avenue South, HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, Mount Vernon. Amount: 347 Farragut Ave. Single-fam$427,458. Filed March 18. ily residence; .13 acre. Plaintiff: Wells Fargo Bank National AsOne Pinebrook Development sociation. Plaintiff ’s attorney: L.L.C., Yonkers. Seller: West- Leopold & Associates PLLC, 80 chester Ventures L.L.C., Rye Business Park Drive, Armonk. Brook. Property: 1 Pinebrook Defendant: Catherine Gunther. Hollow, New Rochelle. Amount: Referee: April Bowie. Sale: $200,000. Filed March 13. March 31, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $325,675.24.

Judgments County Plumbing and Heating Inc., Mohegan Lake. $4,337 in favor of Merchants Mutual Insurance Co., Buffalo. Filed March 13.

Panoly Pizza and Deli corp., Mount Vernon. $3,442 in favor of All-American Soda, Yonkers. Filed March 12.

Bonomo, william B., et al. Filed by Emigrant Mortgage Company Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $150,000 affecting propPrime source international erty located at 11 Maple Row, inc., Rye Brook. $19,712 in fa- Crompond 10517. Filed Oct. 18. vor of HSBC Bank USA N.A., Buffalo. Filed March 11. Brooker, richard c. Jr., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. smartech manufacturing Action: seeks to foreclose on a corp., Mount Vernon. $9,251 mortgage to secure $430,295 in favor of A.M. Castle and Co., affecting property located at 93 Oak Brook, Ill. Filed March 11. Sumner Ave., Yonkers 10704. Filed Oct. 17. tmJ inc., Mamaroneck. $29,090 in favor of 25 Mill Road cannavo, rose, et al. Filed by Associates L.L.C., Harrison. The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a Filed March 13. mortgage to secure $400,000 affecting property located at 23 X-10 candy grocery inc., Elmont St., Port Chester 10573. Bronx. $20,087 in favor of Stan- Filed Oct. 18. son Automated L.L.C., Yonkers. Filed March 13. carfora, tom, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a LIS PEnDEnS mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property The following filings indicated a located at 102 Boxwood Road, legal action has been initiated, Yonkers 10710. Filed Oct. 17. the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. cheverko, Keith a., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Acabdulhadi, nasser, et al. Filed tion: seeks to foreclose on a by Capital One N.A. Action: mortgage to secure $188,000 afseeks to foreclose on a mort- fecting property located at 102 gage to secure $100,000 affect- Woodland Hills, White Plains ing property located at 619 First 10603. Filed Oct. 17. St., Mamaroneck 10543. Filed Oct. 21. chisholm, geoffrey, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. annor, linda, et al. Filed by Action: seeks to foreclose on a LNV Corp. Action: seeks to mortgage to secure $198,100 foreclose on a mortgage to se- affecting property located at 15 cure $210,000 affecting prop- Stewart Place, No. 1K, White erty located at 21 Lorraine Plains 10603. Filed Oct. 21. Terrace, Mount Vernon 10553. Filed Oct. 18. collins, elizabeth Jane, et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing artuso, robert, et al. Filed L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreby Hudson City Savings Bank. close on a mortgage to secure Action: seeks to foreclose on a $280,000 affecting property mortgage to secure $441,000 af- located at 100 Manhattan Ave., fecting property located at 141 Tuckahoe 10707. Filed Oct. 17. Whitman Road, Yonkers. Filed Oct. 18. Johnson, Bettie, as administrator of the estate of Claude Blessitt, a. hamilton, et al. Johnson, et al. Filed by U.S. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreN.A. Action: seeks to foreclose close on a mortgage to secure on a mortgage to secure an $322,000 affecting property unspecified amount affecting located at 113-115 W. Lincoln property located at 12 Milling- Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. ton St., Mount Vernon 10553. Filed Oct. 18. Filed Oct. 18.

Jones, fountain e., et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $117,000 affecting property located at 63 Lakeview Avenue West, Cortlandt Manor 10567. Filed Oct. 18.

nassradin, Ziad f., 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 310 McLean Ave., Yonkers 10705. Filed Oct. 18.

spinak, Jill e., et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $784,000 affecting property located at 58 Cherry St., Katonah 10536. Filed Oct. 18.

Vataj, Paul, et al. Filed by PNC Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $281,600 affecting property located at 1412-14 Main St., Cortlandt Manor 10566. Filed Oct. 18.

Kidd, william B., et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $1.3 million affecting property located at 754 Lake Street East, West Harrison. Filed Oct. 18.

o’leary, Jennifer, 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 11 Park Ave., New Rochelle 10805. Filed Oct. 21.

tartaglione, geraldine, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $350,000 affecting property located at 31 Minetta Place, Yonkers 10710. Filed Oct. 18.

Vorel, Paul J., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $154,000 affecting property located at 944 Constant Ave., Peekskill 10566. Filed Oct. 17.

Kiesel, robert s., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $1.2 million affecting property located at 75 Valley Lane, Chappaqua 10514. Filed Oct. 18.

ortega, angel, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $409,000 affecting property located at 434 Park Hill Ave., Yonkers 10705. Filed Oct. 17.

thomas, mathew P., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $325,000 affecting property located at 320 Prescott St., Yonkers 10701Filed Oct. 21.

watnick, Jonathan, et al. Filed by Suntrust Mortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $417,000 affecting property located at 16 York Ave., Rye 10580. Filed Oct. 18.

Kopayeh, rashini hajizadeh., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $206,600 affecting property located at 782 Tuckahoe Road, Unit 3B, Yonkers 10710. Filed Oct. 21.

Padva, ira m., et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 6 Mohican Lane, Irvington 10533. Filed Oct. 21.

Koutnik, Joanna, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $306,022 affecting property located at 13 Lancaster Ave., Montrose 10548. Filed Oct. 18.

Pritchard, rosalind a., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $412,392 affecting property located at 544 E. Lincoln Ave., Mount Vernon 10552. Filed Oct. 21.

mason, Paul s., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $1.5 million affecting property located at 10 Hancock Place, Irvington 10533. Filed Oct. 17.

robinson, ella l. administrator to the estate of Ethel Robinson, et al. Filed by Capital One N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $150,000 affecting property located at 45 Drake St., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed Oct. 18.

meyer, Daniel, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $417,000 affecting property located at 39 Lockwood Road, Cortlandt Manor 10567. Filed Oct. 18. mizrahi, eliezer, et al. Filed by TD Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $200,000 affecting property located at 213 Union Ave., Mount Vernon. Filed Oct. 18.

rosario, Victor J., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 40 Lincoln Ave., New Rochelle 10801. Filed Oct. 17. sledziejowski, roman, et al. Filed by Self Reliance NY Federal Credit Union. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 195 Evan Drive, Yorktown 10598. Filed Oct. 18.

YONKERS WIB REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS The Yonkers Workforce Investment Board (WIB) is presently conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit funding applications from qualified public and private, not-for-profit or profit-making organizations to provide direct services to eligible youth through Youth Employment Programs that meet the requirements of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998. Bidders should provide year-round services that meet the required program elements under WIA such as tutoring, alternative secondary education services, summer employment opportunities paid and unpaid work experience, occupational skills training, leadership development opportunities, support service, adult mentoring, follow-up, and comprehensive guidance and counseling. It should be noted that the publication of this Request for Proposals does not commit the WIB to make an award of WIA funds, and that all funds awarded under WIA are subject to negotiations, which may require technical or other revisions to the original proposals. RFP application packets will be available beginning Monday March 24, 2014 at the Office of Workforce Development, 20 South Broadway, 12th Fl, Suite 1205, Yonkers NY 10701 or it may be downloaded by logging onto www.cityofyonkers.com click onto Departments, Yonkers Workforce Investment Board, Information and Events. Agencies or organizations interested in applying for WIA Title I funds must return completed responses no later than 3 PM on Monday, April 7, 2014 A Briefing Session for prospective Youth Respondents will be held on Friday, March 28th at 10:00 AM at the Office of Workforce Development, 20 South Broadway, 12th Fl, Suite 1205, Yonkers, NY 10701. We encourage public and private not-for-profit, private for-profit and faith-based community organizations to submit proposals for consideration by the YWIB.

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FACTS&FIGURES Wijetunge, Nalin, et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $100,727 affecting property located at 111 DeHaven Drive, Unit 123, Yonkers. Filed Oct. 18.

Masters School 49, as owner. $362,159 as claimed by Doka USA Ltd. Property: in Greenburgh. Filed March 13.

Ross, Kevin, as owner. $6,200 as claimed by Nuway Air Conditioning and Heating, MamaWilliams, Rebecca J., et al. Filed roneck. Property: in Mount by Deutsche Bank National Trust Pleasant. Filed March 10. Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $685,000 affecting property located at 78 Cortlandt Ave. New Rochelle New Businesses 10801. Filed Oct. 18. This paper is not responsible for Wood, Gloria, et al. Filed by typographical errors contained Heartland Bank. Action: seeks in the original filings. to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located in Partnerships Ossining. Filed Oct. 21.

De Souzas Brothers, 21 Prospect Ave., White Plains Mechanic’s Liens 10605, c/o Eduardo B. De Souza and Dirceu B. De Sou44 Sea Cliff Avenue Corp., za. Filed Jan. 31. as owner. $4,835 as claimed by JNB Interiors Corp. Property: in Greenburgh. Filed March 10. Sole Proprietorships Cervoni, Marc, et al, as owner. $4,090 as claimed by John Augustyn Renovations, Bronxville. Property: in Rye. Filed March 11.

Amy Vallarelli Help, 1436 Trout Brook St., Yorktown Heights 10598, c/o Amy Vallarelli. Filed Feb. 1.

Consolidated Machine and Welding, 35 Circuit Road, New Rochelle 10805, c/o Anthony C. Bonaviso. Filed Jan. 31.

Cornerstone Construction Foundation, 44 N. Central Patents Park Ave., Hartsdale 10530, c/o Raul C. Viana. Filed Jan. 31. The following patents were issued by the U.S. Patent and Corwin Moore Productions, Trademark Office in Washing243 W. Post Road, White Plains ton, D.C. 10606, c/o Corwin Moore. Filed Jan. 31. Adjunct partition work scheduling with quality of Harvey Morgan, Gunsmith, service attributes. Patent no. 49 Laurelton Road, Mount Kis- 8,677,356 issued to Stuart Z. Jaco 10549, c/o Harvey S. Morgan. cobs, Lakeville, Minn.; David A. Larson, Rochester, Minn.; Filed Feb. 1. and Kyle A. Lucke, Oronoco, JMJ Contracting, 16 Ridge Minn. Assigned to InternaPlace, Pelham Manor 10803, tional Business Machines c/o James W. Smithmeyer. Filed Corp., Armonk. Feb. 1. Controlling kernel symbol Party City No. 836, 431 Tarry- visibility and accessibiltown Road, White Plains 10607, ity across operating system c/o Gregg Melnick. Filed Jan. 31. linkage spaces. Patent no. 8,677,354 issued to Stephen B. Peckham, Austin, Texas; and Skilledworx, 11 Columbia Donald R. Stence, Pflugerville, Ave., D5, Hartsdale 10530, c/o Texas. Assigned to InternaVladimir Lezaja. Filed Feb. 1. tional Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Skyline Auto Body, 871 Main St., New Rochelle 10805, c/o Detection of rogue clientWilliam Klumpp. Filed Feb. 1. agnostic NAT device tunnels. Patent no. 8,677,474 issued to The Renaissance Covenantal Paul S. Bostrom, Austin, Texas; Consortium, 158 Dobbs Ferry Jason J. Jaramillo, Austin, TexRoad, White Plains 10607, c/o as; Tommy L. McLane, Hutto, Alicia Thigpen-Matthews. Filed Texas; and Eduardo L. Reyes, Austin, Texas. Assigned to InFeb. 1. ternational Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Webbx Industries, P.O. Box 315,

Aqua Clean, 38 Briggs Ave., Cubesmart New Rochelle Yonkers 10701, c/o Michael L.L.C., as owner. $1,496 as Dellagreca. Filed Feb. 1. claimed by Jaco Mechanical Inc., Nanuet. Property: in New Arias Family Cleaning SerRochelle. Filed March 10. vice, 27 New Broadway, Sleepy Hollow 10591, c/o Carlos NicoJames, Joan B., as owner. las Arias Rodriguez. Filed Feb. 1. $31,010 as claimed by JDC Restoration Services Inc. Property: Bask in Baskets, 140 Condit Ardsley-on-Hudson 10503, c/o in Peekskill. Filed March 13. St., Harrison 10528, c/o Dina Walter W. Williams. Filed Feb. 1. Palmiotto. Filed Jan. 31. Lovelock, Egbert, as owner. $16,235 as claimed by Singer Energy Group L.L.C., Elmsford. Brothers Landscaping, 100 Property: in White Plains. Filed Lincoln Ave., Yonkers 10704, c/o Achille Iolascon. Filed Jan. 31. March 13.

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Westchester Cupcakes, 38 Locust Ave., Apt. B4, New Rochelle 10801, c/o Lucero Guerra. Filed Jan. 31.

Dynamic media configuration. Patent no. 8,677,410 issued to Eric V. Kline, Rochester, Minn. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Endpoint-hosted hypervisor management. Patent no. 8,677,358 issued to James B. Evans, Orinda, Calif.; Jonathan S. Fan, Oakland, Calif.; Dennis S. Goodrow, Santa Rosa, Calif.; Benjamin J. Kus, Alameda, Calif.; Peter B. Loer, Oakland, Calif.; Jason E. Mealins, San Francisco, Calif.; Gregory M. Toto, Piedmont, Calif.; and Amrit T. Williams, Alamo, Calif. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Method and apparatus for distributing a composite software stack as a virtual machine image. Patent no. 8,677,357 issued to Glenn S. Ammons, Dobbs Ferry; Vasanth Bala, Rye; Todd W. Mummert, Danbury, Conn.; Darrell C. Reimer, Tarrytown; and Xiaolan Zhang, Dobbs Ferry. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Mixed operating performance modes, including a shared cache mode. Patent no. 8,677,371 issued to Diane G. Flemming, Pflugerville, Texas; William A. Maron, Austin, Texas; Ram Raghavan, Round Rock, Texas; Satya Prakash Sharma, Austin, Texas; and Mysore S. Srinivas, Austin, Texas. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Network intrusion protection. Patent no. 8,677,473 issued to David Allen Dennerline, Sandy Springs, Ga.; Hubertus Franke, Cortlandt Manor; David Paul LaPotin, Austin, Texas; Terry Lee Nelms, II, Dallas, Ga.; and Hao Yu, Valhalla. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Preventing inadvertent lockout during password entry dialog. Patent no. 8,677,465 issued to Gaurav Chaudhry, Cary, N.C.; Jeffrey B. Jennings, Davis, Calif.; Carlo A. Matos, Cary, N.C.; and Robert M. Morgan, Raleigh, N.C. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Resource management in a virtualized environment. Patent no. 8,677,374 issued to Vishal C. Aslot, Austin, Texas; Brian W. Hart, Austin, Texas; Anil Kalavakolanu, Austin, Texas; and Evelyn T. Yeung, Round Rock, Texas. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

FACTS& FIGURES on the record Hudson Valley Building Loans Below $1 million O’Connell, James J. Jr., et al, Wyckoff, N.J., as owner. Lender: Walden Savings Bank, Montgomery. Property: in Crawford. Amount: $311,400. Filed March 13.

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Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Gregory Whalen, et al, Cape Coral, Fla. 24 Front Street L.L.C., StaProperty: 8 Mechanic St., Port atsburg. Seller: 24 Front Street Jervis 12771. Amount: $131,143. Holdings L.L.C., Hopewell Filed March 11. Junction. Property: in Millbrook. Amount: $575,000. Filed Federal National Mortgage AsMarch 10. sociation. Seller: Harold Mark Pressberg, Goshen. Property: 6810 Malden Avenue L.L.C., 158 St. Andrews Road, Walden New York City. Seller: Michael 12586. Amount: $267,752. Filed T. Smith, Kingston. Property: in March 17. Saugerties. Amount: $180,000. Filed March 13. Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Tobias 6810 Malden Avenue L.L.C., Lake, Schenectady. Property: New York City. Seller: Michael 12 Emboden Ave., Otisville T. Smith, Kingston. Property: in 10963. Amount: $231,132. Saugerties. Amount: $180,000. Filed March 11. Filed March 13.

Line Out Real Estate Partnership, Reno, Nev. Seller: John L. Tyler Jr., Denver, Colo. Property: in Kingston. Amount: $98,200. Filed March 14. Line Out Real Estate Partnership, Reno, Nev. Seller: John L. Tyler Jr., Denver, Colo. Property: in Kingston. Amount: $132,570. Filed March 14.

M&T Bank, Getzville. Seller: Ann Robbins, Carmel. Property: 358 Ruth Court, Middleton Fracasse Realty L.L.C., New- 10940. Amount: $79,000. Filed burgh. Seller: Antoinette For- March 11. rester, Newburgh. Property: 41 S. Robinson Ave., Newburgh. M&T Bank, Williamsville. SellAmount: $105,000. Filed er: Douglas Jones, Chester. PropMarch 17. erty: in Cornwall-on-Hudson. Amount: $134,625. Filed March His Commercial Associates 12. L.L.C., New York City. Seller: EBS Associates L.L.C., Slate Miami Property Group FlorHill. Property: in Wawayan- ida L.L.C., Miami, Fla. Seller: da. Amount: $150,000. Filed Elite Property Holdings L.L.C., March 17. Monroe. Property: in Cornwallon-Hudson. Amount: $285,000. Household Finance Realty Filed March 12. Corporation of New York, Brandon, Fla. Seller: James A. Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Bulson, et al, Poughkeepsie. Credit Union, Kingston. Seller: Property: 1 Summit Drive, Marl- Scott Brien, Hopewell Junction. boro 12542. Amount: $298,516. Property: in Hyde Park. Amount: Filed March 12. $250,000. Filed March 11.

6810 Malden Avenue L.L.C., New York City. Seller: Michael Above $1 million T. Smith, Kingston. Property: in Saugerties. Amount: $180,000. ARCP FEMGYNY01 L.L.C., Filed March 13. Charlotte, N.C. Seller: Neelytown Freight 191 L.L.C., Los Angeles, Calif. Property: in Mont- Arimes Estates Ltd., Central gomery. Amount: $24.4 million. Valley. Seller: County of Orange, Goshen. Property: in Filed March 11. Warwick. Amount: $15,500. Filed March 14. HRTC Realty II L.L.C., Chatham. Seller: Ernest E. Ardler, et al, Port Jervis. Property: in Gos- Bayview Loan Servicing hen. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed L.L.C., Coral Gables, Fla. Seller: Samuel Torres Jr., Plattekill. March 11. Property: 471 New Unionville Road, Plattekill 12589. Amount: Orange County Trust Co., $250,989. Filed March 11. Middletown. Seller: Gardnertown Commons Associates L.L.C., Monroe. Property: in Brinckerhoff Inn L.L.C., FishNewburgh. Amount: $2.8 mil- kill. Seller: Mary E. Brinckerhoff, Fishkill. Property: in Fishlion. Filed March 14. HSBC Bank USA N.A. Seller: kill. Amount: $700,000. Filed Leslie A. Baum, Walden. PropMarch 13. erty: 14 Twin Road, Wappingers Falls 12590. Amount: $354,500. Federal Home Loan Mort- Filed March 13. gage Corp. Seller: Alan Joseph, Goshen. Property: 870 BloomLan Properties L.L.C., Montingburg Road, Bloomingburg gomery. Seller: Nationstar 12721. Amount: $238,506. Filed Mortgage L.L.C. Property: 47 Items appearing in the Westchester March 13. Schrempp Lane, Pine Bush County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various 12566. Amount: $75,862. Filed sources, including public records made Federal Home Loan Mort- March 14. available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court gage Corp. Seller: Royden system. While every effort is made to Letsen, Tarrytown. Property: Lindbergh 1 L.L.C., Poughensure the accuracy of this informa- 368 Old Tuxedo Road, Monroe tion, no liability is assumed for errors or 10950. Amount: $276,183. Filed keepsie. Seller: Ohio Investments L.L.C., Enon, Ohio. Propomissions. In the case of legal action, the records cited are open to public scrutiny March 11. erty: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: and should be inspected before any ac$105,000. Filed March 10. tion is taken. Federal National Mortgage Questions and comments regarding Association. Seller: Edward this section should be directed to: J. Jurbala, Middletown. PropBob Rozycki erty: 3 Knapp Ave., Middletown c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 10940. Amount: $96,651. Filed 3 Westchester Park Drive, Suite G7 March 11. White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: 694-3600 • Fax: 694-3680

Line Out Real Estate Partnership, Reno, Nev. Seller: John L. Tyler Jr., Denver, Colo. Property: in Kingston. Amount: $69,230. Filed March 14.

Solomon Lebovits L.L.C., Highland Mills. Seller: Valley Judgments Services Inc., Walden. Property: 583 Route 32, Unit 5U, Highland Mills 10930. Amount: $68,000. Accord Speedway Inc., Accord. $1,123 in favor of the New York Filed March 13. State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, The County of Ulster, Kings- Albany. Filed March 10. ton. Seller: Jose D. Flores, et al, Wawarsing. Property: in Wawarsing. Amount: $159,500. Adams Concrete and Construction Inc., Walden. $2,099 Filed March 12. in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the The Putnam County National Department of Taxation and FiBank of Carmel, Carmel. Sell- nance, Albany. Filed March 3. er: Michael J. Morgado, et al, Wingdale. Property: 150 Johnson Road, Wingdale. Amount: All-Scape Landscape Services L.L.C., Middletown. $544 in $216,000. Filed March 14. favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and FiThe Putnam County National nance, Albany. Filed March 3. Bank of Carmel, Carmel. Seller: Morgado and Ward Inc., Pawling. Property: 88 Route 22, Pawl- Answer Back Answering Sering. Amount: $762,000. Filed vice, Bellvale. $1,045 in favor of the New York State Department March 14. of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. The Stylist’s Chair Ltd., Corn- Filed March 3. wall-on-Hudson. Seller: Anita E. Holstein, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Property: 276 Hudson St., Castle High Group L.L.C., Cornwall-on-Hudson 12550. Middletown. $523 in favor of Amount: $160,000. Filed March the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. 13. Filed March 3.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Philadelphia, Pa. Seller: Michael Fox, Walden. Property: in Port Jervis. Amount: $209,130. Filed March 14.

U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: John Flynn, et al, Middletown. Prop- Central American, Kingston. erty: in Middletown. Amount: $88,000 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the $178,531. Filed March 11. State of New York, Albany. Filed March 13. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Randall V. Coffill, Port Jervis. Property: 8 Mountain Ave., Port Jervis Chianti Cow Restaurant 12771. Amount: $231,500. Filed L.L.C., Port Jervis. $3,506 in favor of the New York State DeMarch 13. partment of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3. Valley National Bank, Wayne, N.J. Seller: Bruce D. Townsend, Walden. Property: 12 Linden Cyberglide Technologies Inc., Drive, Highland Mills 10930. Washingtonville. $2,099 in favor Amount: $383,722. Filed of the New York State Department of Labor and the DepartMarch 14. ment of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Craig Pattengell, et al, Newburgh. Property: 2 Ridgeview Drive, D and G Painting and DecoNewburgh 12550. Amount: rating Inc., Montgomery. $2,114 in favor of the New York $148,680. Filed March12. State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3.

Shengde L.L.C., Middletown. Seller: Edwin Soria, et al, Corona. Property: 92-96 Academy Ave., Middletown 10940. Amount: $288,000. Filed March 17.

Domax Realty Corp., Warwick. $1,054 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3.

Paragon Equities L.L.C., Wappingers Falls. Seller: William J. Richmond, Carmel. Property: in Fishkill. Amount: $75,000. Filed March 11. Prospect Estates L.L.C., Milton. Seller: Lincoln Place Management Services L.L.C., New Paltz. Property: in New Paltz. Amount: $290,000. Filed March 11.

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NEWSMAKERS plus awards and events NEW EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAM  AT BOSCOBEL Boscobel House & Gardens in Garrison has launched an education outreach program aimed at strengthening ties with area schools. Lisa DiMarzo has been hired as museum educator to head the program. DiMarzo holds a master’s degree in childhood education from Queens College and has more than a decade of experience teaching at the region’s museums, nature centers and schools. She will oversee both the inschool and on-site educational programs at Boscobel. Each program will provide teachers and students with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of topics, including economic and social history, art appreciation, historical and contemporary environmental issues and more. Programs at Boscobel are in line with Common Core and the New York State Learning Standards for Social Studies and are appropriate for both classroom and home school teachers. DiMarzo focuses on activities in an ageappropriate manner, which affords a high level of student engagement. For more information about the education programs, contact DiMarzo at ldimarzo@boscobel.org or by calling (845) 2653638, ext.140.

TOMPKINS LANDSCAPING PRESIDENT RECEIVES AWARD Lisa DiMarzo, Boscobel’s Museum Educator, presenting Boscobel’s in-school program to students.

FAMILY OF THE YEAR HONOREES Albert and Julia Carlson Rosenblatt and Andrea and Joseph Kirchhoff have been selected as the honorees for the 2014 Family of the Year Awards for their contributions to the community. The Rosenblatts will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Kirchhoffs will receive the Quality of Life Award April 24 at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie “I am thrilled that we will be honoring these families, both of whom have been so accomplished in their respective professional pursuits while also being immensely generous in their contributions to the community,” said Family Services CEO Brian Doyle. During his extensive judicial career, Rosenblatt has helped to create numerous

committees and jury reform initiatives that promote equality and justice in the court system. Julia Rosenblatt is an accomplished author, journalist and former psychology professor at Vassar College Kirchhoff’s construction management firm develops and retains health care, higher education, commercial and multifamily housing projects. Andrea Kirchhoff has been a nursery school teacher and has also served as a deacon and an elder at The First Presbyterian Church of Pleasant Valley. For more information or to reserve tickets, contact Jean Calyer of Family Services at (845) 452-1110 or email jcalyer@familyservicesny.org.

HOSPITAL ADDS DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Pamela Yosh has joined the leadership team of Middletown-based Orange Regional Medical Center Foundation as director of development. She will organize and lead annual giving efforts, special event fundraising and employee giving initiatives at the hospital. Previously, Yosh served as director of development for Pace University School of Computer Science and Information Systems where she was instrumental in establishing fundraising priorities and strategies for the school. Prior to joining Pace, Yosh was the individual gift officer at the State University

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of New York at New Paltz where she facilitated major gift solicitations, fundraising campaigns and donor cultivation. Yosh’s professional experience also has benefited New York Medical College, The ALS Association of Greater New York Chapter and Massachusetts General Hospital. She is a graduate of Emerson College and holds a Master of Business Science degree in management communication and a Bachelor of Science degree in advertising and public relations, and is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

The Putnam County Chambers of Commerce recently selected Stacey Tompkins, president of Tompkins Landscaping Corp., as a recipient of a 2013 Trailblazer Award. The fourth annual award ceremony held at Mahopac’s Villa Barone Hilltop Manor honored 35 Putnam County business professionals who have been effective and inventive in business and the community. “It’s a great honor to be recognized by your peers as a business innovator,” said Tompkins of her award. Tompkins has held her position as president of Tompkins Landscaping since 2013. Her role is to oversee the execution of services, including but not limited to commercial

excavation and landscape design and installation, property development and residential and road construction in Putnam, Westchester, Rockland and Dutchess counties. Prior to her promotion she held the title of vice president for 10 years. Apart from her professional accomplishments, Tompkins has spent much of her time in community and philanthropic efforts and is a member of numerous charitable and business organizations. “It’s important that we continue to give back to the community,” Tompkins said. “I want to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Supporting groups and causes is my way of saying thank you.”

HUDSON UNITED ADDS LOAN EXPERT Michael J. Coyne, a veteran New York and New Jersey mortgage loan officer, has joined the New City office of Hudson United Mortgage as the firm’s new loan officer assistant. Coyne brings with him nearly 20 years of success as an accomplished senior mortgage loan officer specializing in New York and New Jersey mortgage origination. Hudson United Mortgage is the residential and commercial lending division of Hudson United Mortgage, Title and Insurance. “We are incredibly happy to announce that Michael Coyne has joined our team,” said Kevin Kearsey, director of sales. “Michael is an extremely well-versed and respected mortgage expert throughout the greater Hudson Valley communities and New Jersey. Michael’s past successes are impressive. Over his past 19 years in the mortgage industry he

has originated over 3,500 mortgage loans for almost $900 million. There aren’t too many scenarios that Michael has not seen, which makes him a very important resource for someone who is buying or refinancing their home.” Coyne’s history as a mortgage originator started with HSBC Bank USA in 1995 – which was later purchased by First Niagara Bank in 2012 – where he was a top producer and the recipient of many awards and accolades. “…I have made my name in the residential mortgage industry by being meticulous and giving my clients the best possible chances of getting the best possible mortgage that meets their highest expectations,” explained Coyne. A Rockland County resident for 58 years, Coyne resides in Stony Point.

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Marist School of Management Dean Larry Singleton and School of Communication and the Arts Dean Steve Ralston will host a presentation and discussion on the financial crisis in the news industry and the threat to the public interest from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Payne Mansion in Esopus, home of Marist’s Raymond A. Rich Institute for Leadership Development. Featured speaker will be Peter Aman, partner and vice president at Bain & Co. For reservations, contact Kelly Cameron at (845) 575-3264 or kelly.cameron@marist.edu.

Orange Regional Medical Group, at the Orange Regional Medical Pavilion, 75 Crystal Run Road, Suite 135 in Middletown, is holding an open house from 2:30 to 4 p.m. For more information, visit orangeregionalmedical group.org.

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Two site-specific, large-scale fabric installations by artist Todd Knopke will be adorning the walls of the atrium of the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center. The collages will be on display through July 20. The exhibition launches with a program featuring a conversation between the artist and the curator at 5:30 p.m. and a reception at 6:30 p.m., both in the art center atrium.

GOLF CLASSIC CO-CHAIRS CHOSEN Raymond P. VanVoorhis and Jonathan Nasser have been named co-chairs of the Orange Regional Medical Center Foundation 2014 Annual Golf Classic set for June 16. The tournament, to be held at West Hills Country Club and Wallkill Golf Course, both in Middletown, will conclude with a dinner and awards ceremony. VanVoorhis is a partner with Liscum McCormack VanVoorhis L.L.P., a design-oriented architectural firm located in Poughkeepsie, The partnership was formed in 1987 to provide professional services in architecture, interior design and space/land planning. Nasser, an internist and pediatrician at Crystal Run Healthcare, where he has been in practice since 2002, is the division leader for pediatrics and the co-chief clinical transformation officer, helping to lead the organization’s transition to accountable care. “This year, the annual golf classic will benefit Orange Regional’s new pediatric center, aimed to bring exceptional pediatric services to our community,” Foundation President Christine Maraia said. “To date, nearly $900,000 has been raised for the Lend a Hand for Kids Campaign.” To learn about the sponsorship opportunities available and more about the event, call the Orange Regional Medical Center Foundation at (845) 333-2333 or visit ormc. org/golf.

Dan Fagin, author of “Toms River: A Story of Science and Salvation,” will give a presentation at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies at 7 p.m. Fagin is director of New York University science, health and environmental reporting program. The institute is located at 2801 Sharon Turnpike (Route 44) in Millbrook. For more information, call (845) 677-7600, ext. 121, or email freemanp@caryinstitute.org.

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Harmony Christian School will host an art auction at 1790 Route 211 East, Middletown. Previews begin at 7 p.m. with the auction starting at 8 p.m. Guests can view more than 150 custom framed and matted works of art. A variety of hors d’oeuvres, donated by area restaurants, will be served. Ticket price for the event is $15. For more information or to reserve tickets, call at (845) 692-5353. Walkway Over the Hudson to host Bike Rodeo Safety Workshop designed for all ages to learn bike safety and handling skills. The workshops will be at both the Highland and Poughkeepsie entrances of the Walkway beginning at noon. All participants must bring their own bikes and helmets and all children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit walkway.org or call (845) 454-9649. The Intermezzo Dance Company of Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave. in Poughkeepsie, will give two performances at the Frances Daly Fergusson Theater in Kenyon Hall on March 29 at 8 p.m. and March 30, at 2 p.m. To reserve tickets, email dancetix@vassar.edu or call (845) 437-5541.

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Vassar College presents a lecture, “Arab Labor: An Evening with Sayed Kashua,” at 5:30 p.m. The event will be held in Rockefeller Hall, Room 300.

Boscobel in Garrison, reopens its doors to the public after its annual three-month hiatus. Visiting hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5.p.m. For information, visit Boscobel.org or call (845) 265-3638.

Transgender activist and author Jennifer Finney Boylan will deliver a talk, “She’s Not There: A Life in Two Genders” at 6 p.m. in the Villard Room of the Main Building at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie.

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FACTS&FIGURES Elite Mechanical Corp., Kingston. $3,368 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed March 10. G and S Service Corp., Monroe. $128 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3. Grosso’s Landscaping and Lawncare L.L.C., Middletown. $4,742 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3. Gurlen Group Inc., Middletown. $1,627 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3. Hoffman Lodge No. 412 Free and Accepted Masons of New York Grand Lodge, Middletown. $1,054 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3. Hudson Valley Pool Supply Inc., New Windsor. $628 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3.

John Tremper Landscaping, Newburgh. $1,045 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3.

VJNH Inc., d.b.a. Vestal Nursing Center, Lake Katrine. $232 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed March 10.

Lily’s of the Valley Floral Design Etc., Highland Falls. $1,306 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3.

Wash on Wheels, Sparrow Bush. $4,174 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3.

Long Island Plumbing and Heating Inc., Highland. $1,622 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed March 10. Lord and Andra, Newburgh. $1,045 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3. My Valet Fine Dry Clean, Cornwall-on-Hudson. $1,045 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3. OEM Run Inc., Monroe. $1,045 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3.

J and R Flowers Inc., Woodstock. $10,767 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed March 10.

Peja Pizza Corp., d.b.a. Sonny’s Pizzeria and Restaurant, Monroe. $1,151 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3.

JDB Electric, Port Jervis. $3,159 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3.

Ram Drywall Inc., Highland. $2,210 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed March 10.

Jenny’s Petite Cuisine L.L.C., Warwick. $3,985 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3.

Reyno Mexican Foods Inc., Newburgh. $2,099 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3.

JJIM Inc., d.b.a. Emerald Contracting, Mountainville. $1,045 in favor of thw New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3.

Sammy’s Deli and Grocery Store, Newburgh. $1,045 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3.

JLM Drywall Corp., Newburgh. $1,045 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 3.

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Bao, Gary, et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $249,500 affecting property located at 57 Dogwood Lane, Beacon. Filed Feb. 25.

Bartsch, Bruce O., 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 760 Route 208, GarYorktown Paving and Masons diner 12525. Filed March 14. Inc., Kingston. $35,512 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Bohringer, Scott F., et al. Filed Board of the State of New York, by Deutsche Bank National Trust Albany. Filed March 13. Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $367,200 Zapata Janitorial Inc., New- affecting property located at 349 burgh. $3,159 in favor of the Overlook Road, Pleasant Valley New York State Department of 12569. Filed Feb. 7. Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Boily, Christine M., et al. Filed Filed March 3. by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $130,000 affecting property located at 41 Garden St., Hyde Park 12538. Lis Pendens Filed Feb. 10. The following filings indicated a legal action has been initiated, the Breslin, Shelley Ann, individuoutcome of which may affect the ally and as surviving spouse of Robert Breslin, et al. Filed by Natitle to the property listed. tionstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: Ahearn, Timothy J., et al. Filed seeks to foreclose on a mortgage by LaSalle Bank N.A. Action: to secure $175,000 affecting seeks to foreclose on a mort- property located at 1 Sheldon gage to secure $180,000 affect- Drive, Poughkeepsie 12603. ing property located at 22 Buena Filed Feb. 7. Vista Ave., Wallkill 12589. Filed Butkovich, Mark A., et al. Filed March 13. by Deutsche Bank National Trust Anderson, Paul S., et al. Filed Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: a mortgage to secure $425,000 seeks to foreclose on a mortgage affecting property located at 11 to secure an unspecified amount Fishkill Road, Hopewell Juncaffecting property located at tion 12533. Filed Feb. 21. 15 Hills Terrace, Poughkeepsie Cahn, Steven M., et al. Filed by 12603. Filed Feb. 24. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: Argiento, Christopher J., et al. seeks to foreclose on a mortFiled by Santander Bank N.A. gage to secure $265,000 affectAction: seeks to foreclose on a ing property located at 3 Fawn mortgage to secure $279,000 af- Hill Court, Warwick 10990. Filed fecting property located at 4 Ar- Oct. 18. dmore Drive, Wappingers Falls Cardio, Steven E., et al. Filed by 12590. Filed Feb. 7. Wells Fargo Bank NA. Action: Baker, Hermina, et al. Filed by seeks to foreclose on a mortBeneficial Homeowner Service gage to secure $211,120 affectCorp. Action: seeks to foreclose ing property located at 20 Kents on a mortgage to secure $138,000 Road, Hopewell Junction 12533. affecting property located at 15 Filed Feb. 14. Thompson St., Poughkeepsie Chronister, Kevin, et al. Filed 12601. Filed Feb. 25. by Walden Savings Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $188,200 affecting property located in Rochester. Filed March 14.

Churchill Cabinets L.L.C., et al. Filed by United Real Estate L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $285,000 affecting property located at 8068 Albany Post Road, Red Hook 12571. Filed Feb. 18. Ciancanelli, Patricia, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $235,000 affecting property located at 54 E. Willow St., Beacon 12508. Filed Feb. 19. Conklin, Dennis E., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $250,705 affecting property located at 6 S. Walnut St., Beacon. Filed Feb. 24.

Estate of Kathleen Hussey, et al. Filed by the State of New York Mortgage Agency. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $110,130 affecting property located at 19A Carnaby Ave., Unit C-19A, Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed Feb. 21. Evans, Donald J., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $218,884 affecting property located at 2 Oak Grove Lane, Poughkeepsie. Filed Feb. 14. Gaches, James A., et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $295,000 affecting property located at 45 Spackenkill Road, Poughkeepsie. Filed Feb. 14.

Cronin, Brian, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $109,169 affecting property located at 21 Henderson St., Beacon 12508. Filed Feb. 10.

Galvez, Juan M., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $304,000 affecting property located at 21 Fenwood Drive, Pawling 12564. Csencsics, Dennis J., et al. Filed Filed Feb. 18. by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mort- Gibney, Michael, et al. Filed by gage to secure $238,475 affecting Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: property located at 68 Woodland seeks to foreclose on a mortRoad, Highland Mills 10930. gage to secure $147,000 affecting property located at 10 Sharon Filed Oct. 18. Drive, Marlboro 12542. Filed Derozier, Nathalie, et al. Filed March 12. by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a Golestani, H. John, et al. Filed mortgage to secure $220,305 by Rhinebeck Bank. Action: affecting property located at 23 seeks to foreclose on a mortgage Dragon Trail, Pleasant Valley to secure $1.2 million affecting property located at 15 Nichris 12569. Filed Feb. 21. Lane, Hyde Park. Filed Feb. 14. Diluzio, Louis M., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: Griffin, Michael, et al. Filed by seeks to foreclose on a mortgage Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to secure $120,000 affecting to foreclose on a mortgage to property located at 394 Cres- secure an unspecified amount cent Ave., Highland 12528. Filed affecting property located at 9 Memory Lane, Hopewell JuncMarch 11. tion 12533. Filed Feb. 14. Distefano, Joseph, et al. Filed by 21st Mortgage Corp. Action: Hajek, Thomas P., et al. Filed seeks to foreclose on a mort- by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks gage to secure $417,000 affect- to foreclose on a mortgage to seing property located at 85 Baker cure $140,500 affecting property Road, Kerhonkson 12446. Filed located at 746 Old Route 22, DoMarch 11. ver Plains 12522. Filed Feb. 10. Doria, Garry, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $263,200 affecting property located at 23 Spruce St.,Pawling 12564. Filed Feb. 11.

Hernandez, Omar, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $232,780 affecting property located at 5 Orchard Park, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Feb. 25.

Howard, Susan L., 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 69 Shunpike, Millbrook 12545. Filed Feb. 24.

Krom, Robert E., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 12 Quarry Road, Wawarsing 12458. Filed March 11.

Lipscomb, Charlie, et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $145,000 affecting property located at 53 Stuart Drive, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Feb. 14.

McColgan, Shaun J., et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $264,000 affecting property located at 32 Walnut Court, Fishkill 12524. Filed Feb. 10.

Irwin, Lindia L., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 7 Water St., Ellenville 12428. Filed March 11.

Lacavalla, Christine, et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $200,000 affecting property located at 17 Meyer Ave., Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Feb. 20.

Lucas, Heather, et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 21 Kent Road, Hopewell Junction 12533. Filed Feb. 19.

McFadden, Edward, et al. Filed by TD Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 27 Guernsey Hill Road, LaGrange 12540. Filed Feb. 11.

Iuele, Kendra L., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $101,080 affecting property located at 27D Scarborough Lane, Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed Feb. 18.

Lal, Sohan, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $204,000 affecting property located at 31 Ebert Road, Middletown 10941. Filed Oct. 18.

Maaieh, Jamil, et al. Filed by Columbia Home Loans L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $128,000 affecting property located at 15-17 Longview Road, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Feb. 25.

Metel, Patrick, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $72,100 affecting property located at 221 N. Clinton St., Poughkeepsie. Filed Feb. 25.

Johnson, Eric, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $215,650 affecting property located at 14 Sunset Terrace, Warwick 10990. Filed Oct. 18.

Layton, Kevin A., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $292,500 affecting property located at 192 Wilbur Blvd., Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Feb. 18.

Manna, Mark F., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $345,000 affecting property located at 110 Reilly Road, LaGrangeville 12540. Filed Feb. 21.

Mindich, Todd, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $212,000 affecting property located at 1507 Scenic Lane, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Feb. 7.

Natoli, John J., et al. Filed by Household Finance Realty Corporation of New York. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $232,373 affecting property located at 66 Cross Road, Lagrangeville 12540. Filed Feb. 19.

Johnson, Julie A., et al. Filed by Hudson City Savings Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $1.3 million affecting property located at 123 River Road, Ulster Park 12487. Filed March 14.

Levine, Zachary J., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $146,700 affecting property located at 193 Canal St., Ellenville 12428. Filed March 12.

Marello-Naccarato, Susan L., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $100,000 affecting property located at 13 Franklin St., Kingston 12401. Filed March 13.

Mitchell, John James III, et al. Filed by Santander Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $213,200 affecting property located at 712 Cold Spring Road, Stanfordville 12581. Filed Feb. 10.

Nolan, Timothy G., et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $180,000 affecting property located at 60 Cherry Lane, Stormville 12582. Filed Feb. 25.

Joynes, Kelly A., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $271,219 affecting property located at 14 Wayne Drive, Poughkeepsie 12601. Filed Feb. 24.

Lewis, Elizabeth M., et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $264,000 affecting property located at 111 Blue Hill Road, Hopewell Junction 12533. Filed Feb. 11.

Maresca, Salvatore Jr., individually and as surviving joint tenant of Loretta A., Maresca, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $260,000 affecting property located at 35 Barclay Road, Clintondale Liguori, William F. Jr., et al. 12515. Filed March 11. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a Marquis, Diane L., et al. Filed mortgage to secure $296,000 af- by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. fecting property located at 40 S. Action: seeks to foreclose on a Parliman Road, LaGrangeville mortgage to secure $328,500 af12540. Filed Feb. 25. fecting property located at 46 Cottam Hill Road, Wappingers Lippert, Wayne G. Jr., et al. Falls 12590. Filed Feb. 7. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a Matthews, Idoni E., et al. Filed mortgage to secure an unspeci- by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: fied amount affecting property seeks to foreclose on a mortgage located at 14 A Scarborough to secure $100,000 affecting Lane, Wappingers Falls 12590. property located at 19 Edge Hill Filed Feb. 20. Road, Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed Feb. 7.

Mock, Janet K., et al. Filed by the State of New York Mortgage Agency. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $117,127 affecting property located at 1114 Cherry Hill Drive, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Feb. 18.

Ordonez, Klever, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $292,500 affecting property located at 15 SE Mountain Road, Wingdale 12594. Filed Feb. 13.

Kelly, John R., as proposed executor of the estate of Paul J. Kelly, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $137,000 affecting property located at 45 Hubshop Road, Chester 10918. Filed Oct. 18. Kime, Brad M., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $57,855 affecting property located at 105 Harry Wells Road, Saugerties 12477. Filed March 14. Komlosi, Maryjane, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $155,250 affecting property located at 10 Field Court, Unit G, Fishkill 12524. Filed Feb. 14.

Mattia, Joseph J., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $560,000 affecting property located at 1 Duhamel Drive, Hopewell Junction 12533. Filed Feb. 24.

Mohammed, Abdul, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 2740 S. Road, Unit C-3, Poughkeepsie 12601. Filed Feb. 14. Muriel, Jhonny, et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $294,400 affecting property located at 42 Degarmo Hills Road, Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed Feb. 10.

Murphy, Thomas E., et al. Filed by PNC Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $132,000 affecting property located at 17 Pine Lane, Saugerties 12477. Filed March 13. Murphy, William M., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $313,865 affecting property located at 50 Van Scoy Road, Poughquag 12570. Filed Feb. 21. Muscietta, Victor J., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $345,977 affecting property located at 28 Creekside Road, Hopewell Junction 12533. Filed Feb. 10.

Ortiz, Wilson H., et al. Filed by OneWest Bank F.S.B. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $236,000 affecting property located at 15-16 Williamsburg Drive, Newburgh 12550. Filed Oct. 18. Page, Michael Henry, as executor of the estate of Frances Barbara Kowalski-Page, et al. Filed by CitiMortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $300,000 affecting property located at 219 Aspen Terrace, Poughkeepsie 12601. Filed Feb. 7. Paik, Julian H., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $192,000 affecting property located at 487 South Ave., Unit 7, Beacon 12508. Filed Feb. 24.

Panarella, Patricia, et al. Filed by Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $356,000 affecting property located at 5564 Albany Post Road, Staatsburg 12580. Filed Feb. 18. Perillo, Anthony, et al. Filed by BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 68-70 Green St., Goshen 10924. Filed Oct. 18. Pineda, Carlos A., et al. Filed by Beneficial Homeowner Service Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $228,594 affecting property located at 6 Upper Henry St., Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed Feb. 7. Pulver, Rebecca, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $85,000 affecting property located at 2018 Route 199, Stanfordville 12581. Filed Feb. 21. Rodriguez, Ricardo, et al. Filed by CitiMortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $417,000 affecting property located at 113 Benton Moore Road, Hopewell Junction 12533. Filed Feb. 21. Rothe, Richard J., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $189,000 affecting property located at 7 Phillips Road, Saugerties 12477. Filed March 12. Sanchez, Abraham H., et al. Filed by Beneficial Homeowner Service Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $46,282 affecting property located at 25 Alpine Drive, Apt. H, Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed Feb. 7. Sidoriak, William G. Jr., et al. Filed by Residential Credit Solutions Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $798,750 affecting property located at 660 Vly Road, Stone Ridge 12484. Filed March 11. Smrcina, Stephen V., et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $271,000 affecting property located at 37 Barton St., Millerton. Filed Feb. 10.

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FACTS&FIGURES Solomon, Laura L., et al. Filed by RBS Citizens N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $135,000 affecting property located at 26 Witchtree Road, Woodstock 12498. Filed March 13.

Totten, William F. Jr., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $188,700 affecting property located at 43 Cedar Lane, Wingdale 12594. Filed Feb. 14.

Sousa, Antonio, 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 18 Van Ness Road, Beacon 12508. Filed Feb. 19.

United States of America, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $288,000 affecting property located at 20 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie 12601. Filed Feb. 24.

Strang, Jeffrey J., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $210,000 affecting property located at 7 Oakwood Drive, Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed Feb. 10.

Unknown heirs for the estate of Carollee E. Dinsmore, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $270,000 affecting property located at 9 Fedorko Lane, Montgomery 12549. Filed Oct. 18.

Young, Mark S., et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 516 Washington Ave., Beacon 12508. Filed Feb. 21.

Van Pelt, William, et al. Filed by Beneficial Homeowner Service Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $36,748 affecting property located at 20 Van Steuben Road, Fishkill 12524. Filed Feb. 10.

Mechanic’s Liens

Successor trustee of the Janet C. Nicol Revocable Living Trust of June 19, 2009, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $128,000 affecting property located at 49 Bircher Ave., Poughkeepsie 12601. Filed Feb. 19. Sughrim, Brian B., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $98,940 affecting property located at 16 Knights Circle, Newburgh 12550. Filed Oct. 18. Taylor, La Marr T., 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 216 Saratoga Lane, Fishkill 12524. Filed Feb. 14.

Wimberly, Ricky, et al. Filed by CitiMortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $215,000 affecting property located at 585 Milton Turnpike, Highland 12528. Filed March 14. Woodstock Market Manager Corp., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $320,000 affecting property located at 42 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock 12498. Filed March 11.

Dagele, Frank J., et al, as owner. $19,378 as claimed by Bam Construction Group L.L.C., Saddle Brook, N.J. Property: 29 Stream Drive, Florida 10921. Filed Vanbolhuis, Elizabeth J., et al. March 12. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to fore- Dagele, Frank J., et al, as owner. close on a mortgage to secure $30,970 as claimed by Bam Con$225,000 affecting property lo- struction Group L.L.C., Saddle cated at 24 Kent Road, Wapping- Brook, N.J. Property: 29 Stream Drive, Florida 10921. Filed ers Falls 12590. Filed Feb. 20. March 12. Veras, Neils, et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to Devandjer Farms Inc., as ownforeclose on a mortgage to secure er. $30,470 as claimed by Bam $260,000 affecting property lo- Construction Group L.L.C., cated at 383 Angelo Drive, Mont- Saddle Brook, N.J. Property: 35 Devandjer Lane, Pine Island gomery 12549. Filed Oct. 18. 10969. Filed March 12. Ward, Robert, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: Geblocki, John G., as owner. seeks to foreclose on a mort- $4,750 as claimed by Bam Congage to secure $241,052 affecting struction Group L.L.C., Saddle property located at 129 Meadow Brook, N.J. Property: 19 MaloLane, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed ney Lane, Goshen 10924. Filed March 12. Feb. 20.

The heirs and distributees of the estate of Gloria B. Johnston, et al. Filed by James B. Nutter and Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $505,875 affecting property located at 39 Platt Ave., Rhinebeck 12572. Filed Feb. 19. Warzala, Evan, as heir to the estate of Kimberly Warzala, et al. Todd, James, et al. Filed by Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Federal National Mortgage As- Action: seeks to foreclose on a sociation. Action: seeks to fore- mortgage to secure $294,350 afclose on a mortgage to secure fecting property located at 19 an unspecified amount affecting Hummel Road, New Paltz 12561. property located at 600 Glasco Filed March 11. Turnpike, Saugerties 12477. Filed March 11. Weaver, Wanda, et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $199,300 affecting property located at 182 Mill St., Poughkeepsie 12601. Filed Feb. 11.

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J.W. Mays Inc., as owner. $11,401 as claimed by Mid Hudson Structural Concrete Inc., Poughkeepsie. Property: 461 Route 9, Fishkill. Filed March 13.

American Lawn and Land- Ladies First, 101 Pike St., Port scape, 600 Ulster Heights Road, Jervis, c/o Luis A. Barrios. Filed Ellenville 12428, c/o Walter J. Ev- Oct. 7. ans. Filed March 13. Leighs Cleaning Service, Andrich Publishing, 36 Woods P.O. Box 35, Clintondale Poughkeepsie Galleria L.L.C., Road, Tuxedo Park 10987, c/o 12515, c/o Leigh M. Gardner. as owner. $22,286 as claimed by Alexandra Garrett. Filed Oct. 8. Filed March 12. Acro Display Inc. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Filed March 17. Asti Pizza, 266 Quassaick Ave., Lorjemz, 699 Decker Road, New Windsor 12553, c/o Drita Wallkill 12589, c/o Loretta J. ZaSLK Ranch L.L.C., as owner. Lumaj. Filed Oct. 9. outis. Filed March 14. $16,870 as claimed by Bam Construction Group L.L.C., Saddle Billion Dollar Ideas, 73 Magic Lucy’s Tailoring, 287 Route 32, Brook, N.J. Property: 33-35 Ma- Drive, Kingston 12401, c/o Central Valley, c/o Soon Ja Lee. loney Lane, Goshen 10924. Filed Shane Christopher Brown. Filed Filed Oct. 8. March 12. March 14. N and L Harwood Floors, 39 SLK Ranch L.L.C., as owner. Brad L. Ballard Construc- Concord St., Newburgh 12550, $26,774 as claimed by Bam Con- tion, 162 Wilbur Ave., Kingston c/o Norbin Saul Arira Soto. Filed struction Group L.L.C., Saddle 12401, c/o Brad Lee Ballard. Oct. 7. Brook, N.J. Property: 33-35 Ma- Filed March 13. loney Lane, Goshen 10924. Filed R.T., 162 N. Church St., Goshen March 12. Catskill Digital, 46 Summer 10924, c/o Robert J. Toomey Jr. St., Kingston 12401, c/o Zachary Filed Oct. 7. Havens Shaw. Filed March 14. New Businesses RBPC Consulting, 45 SunnyCity Girl Travel and Cruise brook Circle, Highland 12528, This paper is not responsible for Planners, 5 Westbrook Road, c/o Raymond A. Buglione. Filed typographical errors contained in Newburgh 12550, c/o Joann March 12. Vilardi. Filed Oct. 9. the original filings. Rebecca Kenol Tutoring SerDistinctive Dwellings, 21 Easy vices, 476 S. Centerville Road, St., Hurley 12443, c/o Michael J. Middletown 10940, c/o Rebecca Doing Business As Provenzano. Filed March 13. Kenol. Filed Oct. 9. High Falls Kitchenette Inc., d.b.a. High Falls Kitchenette, Ed’s Rentals, 644 E. Chester St., Reflections, 76 Brookside Ave., 1219 Route 213 E., High Falls Kingston 12401, c/o Edward A. Chester 10918, c/o Bobby GregVan Wagenen. Filed March 13. ory. Filed Oct. 7. 12440. Filed March 14. Tivcorp Inc., d.b.a. NetStep Eggshell Painting Co., 10 WinDot Net, 321 Wall St., Kingston tergreen Ave., Newburgh 12550, c/o Margaret Elizabeth Mehr. 12401. Filed March 11. Filed Oct. 9.

Sara’s Style Grooming, 459 LeFever Falls Road, Rosendale 12472, c/o Sara J. Tirsch. Filed March 12.

Partnerships

Sharp Eye Scoping, 215 Zena Road, Kingston 12401, c/o Deborah Ruth Nickerson. Filed March 11.

Extraordinary Glass Works, 2 Bridge St., Newburgh 12550, c/o Mickey Raymond Yannone. August Miles Production and Filed Oct. 8. Development, 76 Brookside Ave., Chester, c/o Bobby Gregory and Angela Harmon. Filed Grande Bros., 4048 Summerville Way, Chester 10998, c/o Oct. 7. Jhonatan Grande. Filed Oct. 7.

Family Cleaning Service, 150 Gerick Associates L.L.C., Helen Drive, Middletown 10940, as owner. $20,075 as claimed c/o Stacie Jones, Elroy Jones, and by Bam Construction Group Joshua Rechner. Filed Oct. 8. L.L.C., Saddle Brook, N.J. Property: 101 Celery Ave., New Hampton 10958. Filed March 12.

In Loving Hearts Care, 23 Furnace St., Kingston 12401, c/o Katherine Maria Weidenbacher. Filed March 11.

Steve Blakely Provisions, 133 Piney Point Road, Boiceville 12412, c/o Steven E. Blakely. Filed March 11.

Katwalk Clothing, 1371 Kings Highway, Romers Alley, Sugarloaf 10981, c/o Katarina RiAlvarez Tile Remodeling, 86 enecker. Filed Oct. 8. Sullivan Ave., Ferndale 12734, c/o Arturo Alvarez Rosas. Filed Kennedy Certified Appraisals, Oct. 7. 1087 Route 17. Montgomery 12549, c/o Debra Lee Vandermeulen. Filed Oct. 7.

The Chocolate Unicorn, 113 Maureen Drive, Middletown 10940, c/o George Maggio. Filed Oct. 9.

Sole Proprietorships

Gerick Associates L.L.C., as owner. $4,750 as claimed by Bam Construction Group L.L.C., Saddle Brook, N.J. Property: 291 Celery Ave., New Hampton 10958. Filed March 12.

Songhack, 46 Summer St., Kingston 12401, c/o Zachary Havens Shaw. Filed March 14.

The Computer Shop HVNY, 291 Main St., Cornwall-onHudson, c/o Jonathan Fayden. Filed Oct. 7.

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PATH COFFEE ROASTERS, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/20/2014. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Robert Richter, 106 Purdy Ave., Port Chester, NY 10573. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59267 FOUR M BAKERY OF WESTBURY, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/17/2014. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 7 Renaissance Square, 5th Fl., White Plains, NY 10601. Reg. Agent: James Bitzonis, 7 Renaissance Square, 5th Fl., White Plains, NY 10601 Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59268 CASA NOFO, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/07/2014. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1360 Sunny Ridge Rd., Mohegan Lake, NY 10547. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59269 205 S Riverside Ave LLC Legal Notice 205 S Riverside Ave LLC Notice of Formation of 205 S Riverside Ave LLC. Articles of Organization file with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/28/14.Office Location 205 S Riverside Ave Croton on Hudson, NY 10520 (Westchester). SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 205 S Riverside Ave Croton on Hudson, NY 10520. Purpose: any lawful activity #59270 Notice of Application to do business in NY of Clearer Horizons LLC (ìLLCî) under the fictitious name of Cheah & Lew LLC. Application filed with SSNY on 11/21/13. LLC formed in Delaware on 9/16/13. Office loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:35 Mark Mead Rd, Cross River, NY 10518. Office address in DE: c/o Harvard Business Services Inc., 16192 Coastal Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958. Copies of Cert.of Org. of LLC on file &may be obtained from the DE Secretary of State, DE Div. of Corps, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose :any lawful act or activity. #59272

SING SING KILL BREWERY, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/11/2013. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 80 Stone Ave., Ossining, NY 10562. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59276 NOTICE of FORMATION of a DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: R44 VENTURES, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: November 25, 2013 The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 18 Hangar Road, Suite 200, White Plains NY 10604.Purpose of LLC: Helicopter services #59277 RCTOBINLAW, PLLC, Law offices of Rita C. Tobin, a domestic PLLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 2/21/14. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the PLLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The PLLC, 123 Main Street Street,White Plains NY 10601. No dissolution date. Purpose: Law. #59278 The Articles of Organization of GOLDEN GOOSE ESTATE SALES COMPANY, LLC (the ìCompanyî) were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on November 21, 2013. The office of the Company is located in Westchester County, New York. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without the state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him is: The LLC, C/O Steven Macca, 13 Alden Place, Hartsdale, New York 10530. The company was formed for any lawful business purpose permitted under the New York Limited Liability Company Act. #59279 Notice of Formation of LMJ Majestic LLC. Art of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/26/14, office Location Westchester. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served shall mail copy to: 600 Mamaroneck Ave, Suite 400, PMB#2, Harrison, NY 10528 General Purpose. #59282 Notice of Formation of JTH FIFTEEN LOEWEN, LLC. Arts. of Org. was filed with SSNY on 2/26/14. 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, 1858 Commerce St., Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Purpose: all lawful activities. #59283

FRIED HOLDINGS I, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/18/2011. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Steven R. Antico, Esq., 411 Hackensack Ave., 5th Fl, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59284 W.H. Farms & services LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 1/30/14. Office:Westchester Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to princ. bus. address c/o Diane Petrillo 14 Walnut St. New York, NY 10607. Purpose: any lawful activity #59286 Name of LLC: NATURALFIT L.L.C. Arts. of Org. filed NY Sec. of State 02/18/14. Princ. off. loc.: Westchester Cty. Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Sec. of State shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o NATURALFIT LLC, 40-06 Morlot Avenue Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, Attn: Anna Donkin Purpose: operate as a pharmacy business legally and lawfully in the State of New York. #59287 Notice of Formation of TWENTY LANE MEDIA, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/19/14. 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 51, Rye, NY 10580. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #59288 Notice of Formation of WPM AUTOMOTIVE PARTNERS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/21/14. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 250 Kisco Ave., Mt. Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #59289 Notice of Formation of WPV AUTOMOTIVE PARTNERS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/21/14. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 250 Kisco Ave., Mt. Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #59290 Notice of Formation of WPJLR AUTOMOTIVE PARTNERS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/21/14. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 250 Kisco Ave., Mt. Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #59291 Notice of Formation of WPS AUTOMOTIVE PARTNERS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/21/14. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 250 Kisco Ave., Mt. Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #59292

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK ñ COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER INDEX# 54064/2013 FILED: 12/24/2013 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE Plaintiff designates WESTCHESTER County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgage premise is situated. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, DEIVI CURZ, if he be living and if he be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the complaint, and JOHN DOE and “JANE DOE”, the last two names being fictitious and said parties intended being tenants, or occupants, if any, having or claiming an interest in, or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Defendant(s) TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: 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 ATTORNEYS 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 YOU 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. 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 serviced with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may appear within (60) days of service thereof 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 OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT: THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a mortgage that was dated April 26, 2012 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Westchester on May 2, 2012 in Control No. 51213048. Plaintiff is the holder and the owner of the aforesaid NOTE and MORTGAGE, covering premises known as 25 Waterside Close, Eastchester, NY 10709. (Block 1 Lot 20). The relief sought within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt described above. To the above named Defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Joan B. Lefkowitz, J.S.C. , a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, filed along with the supporting papers in the office of the Clerk of the County of WESTCHESTER on 12/3/2013. This is an action to foreclose on a mortgage. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Eastchester County of Westchester and State of New York (Block 1 Lot 20). Said premises known as 25 Waterside Close, Eastchester, NY 10709. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. By reason of the default in the payment of the monthly installment of principal and interest, among other things, as hereinafter set forth, Plaintiff, the holder and owner of the aforementioned note and mortgage, or their agents have elected and hereby accelerate the mortgage and declare the entire mortgage indebtedness immediately due and payable. The following amounts are now due and owing on said mortgage, no part of any of which has been paid although duly demanded: By virtue thereof, plaintiff has heretofore elected and by these presents hereby elects to accelerate the entire unpaid principal balance of $562,125.45 to be immediately due and payable under the mortgage herein foreclosed, with accrued interest at 6.25% per annum from February 1, 2012. UNLESS YOU DISPUTE THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER YOUR RECEIPT HEREOF THAT THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, IS DISPUTED, THE DEBTOR JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU AND A COPY OF SUCH VERIFICATION OR JUDGMENT WILL BE MAILED TO YOU BY THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR. IF APPLICABLE, UPON YOUR WRITTEN REQUEST, WITHIN SAID THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD, THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE FROM THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT, YOU ARE NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR THE UNDERLYING INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO PLAINTIFF/CREDITOR AND THIS NOTICE/DISCLOSURE IS FOR COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE New York State requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the summons and complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the summons and complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid, there are government agencies, and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by New York state Banking Department at 1-877-Bank-NYS or visit the Departmentís website at www.banking.state.ny.us FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to ìsaveî your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeownerís distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. Section 1303 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving the 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 may 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 AN ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Kozeny, McCubbin & Katz, LLP. Attorneys for the Plaintiff, 395 N. Service Road, Suite 401, Melville, NY 11747 Our File 19436 #59253

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from previous page SM ENGINEERS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Auth. filed with the SSNY on 12/27/2013. Office loc: Westchester County. LLC formed in NJ on 09/28/2012. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 15 Fairway Dr., East Hanover, NJ 07936. Address required to be maintained in NJ: 15 Fairway Drive, East Hanover, NJ 07936. Cert of Formation filed with NJ Sec. of State, 125 W. State St., Trenton, NJ 08608. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59293 LIGHTWORKERS OF THE SPHERE, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/13/2014. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, C/O Valerie Kirschenbaum, 445 Hamilton Ave. Ste 1102, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59294

PHILIP FRIED, M.D., PLLC, a Prof. LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/01/2013. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O the LLC, 20 Old Mamaroneck Road, White Plains, NY 10605. Purpose: To Practice the profession of Medicine. #59295 95 MARBLE AVENUE LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/28/2014. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Antonio Forgione, 95 Marble Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59296

The Articles of Organization of ECCO Enterprises LLC (the “Company”) were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on December 20, 2013. The office of the Company is located in Westchester County, New York. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without the State to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the Company served upon him or her is: 201 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers, New York 10701. The name and the street address within the state of the registered agent of the Company upon whom and at which process against the Company can be served is: Raymond Gizzi, 201 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers, New York 10701. Raymond Gizzi is one of the Members of the Company and is actively engaged in the business and affairs of the Company. The inclusion of the name of a person(s) in this notice does not necessarily indicate that such person(s) is personally liable for the debts, obligations or liabilities of the limited liability company and such person’s liability, if any, under applicable law is neither increased nor decreased by reason of this notice. The company was formed for any lawful business purpose or purposes permitted under the New York Limited Liability Company Act. #59297

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: Grant Park II GP LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on March 11, 2014. 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 Grant Park II GP LLC, c/o Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers, 1511 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10710. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #59299 Notice of Formation True Home Inspections LLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY 1/28/2014. Off. Loc.: Westchester Cnty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Accumera LLC, 911 Central Ave., #101, Albany, NY 12206. Purpose: all lawful activities. #59300

Notice of Application for Authority (Foreign LLC) Notice is hereby given that HARTMANN PROJECT TEAM LLC, a limited liability company (LLC) formed on January 9, 2014 in the State of California, filed an Application for Authority with the New York Department of State on March 6, 2014 and was in existence in California at the time of the filing. The LLC is to be located in Westchester County. The New York Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon which process may be served and a copy of any process shall be mailed to Edward V. Pollack of Leland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger & Melnick, LLP at 199 Fremont Street, 21st Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105-6640. The principal office of the LLC is located at 70 West Ohio Avenue, Suite H, Richmond, CA 94804. #59301 Edenesque, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State on 01/31/14. Office located in Westchester Co. Secy. of State designated as agent upon which process may be served. Secy. of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him/her to: 205 Waccabuc Road, Unit #5, NY 10526 (the LLCís primary business location). LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. #59302

EQUIPOISE CONSULTING COMPANY LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/17/2014. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 69 Manchester Dr., Mt. Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59307

Notice of formation of EL REPULGUE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Secy. of State on 3/6/14. Office location: Westchester County. Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to principal business location: 14 Lincoln Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59303

NICHOLA’S LIGHTING DESIGN LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/06/2011. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 464 South 10th Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59308

Notice is hereby given that an on-premise license, #TBA has been applied for by EMGA Food Service LLC d/b/a Keenan House Kitchen & Tap Room to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in an on premises establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 199 Main Street Ossining NY 10562. #59304

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: Reloco II, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on 3/14/14. 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 LLC, c/o Marathon Development Group Ltd., 901 Main St., Suite 300, Peekskill, NY 10566. Name/address of each member available from SSNY. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59309

Notice is hereby given that an on-premise license, #TBA has been applied for by Royal Banquet Hall and Catering LLC to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in an on premises establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 2-8 Hudson Street Yonkers NY 10701. #59305 FMFS OF CP, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/06/2014. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 7 Renaissance Square 5th Fl, White Plains, NY 10601. Reg Agent: James Bitzonis, 7 Renaissance Square 5th Fl, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59306

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FACES& PLACES Saluting CNR alums The College of New Rochelle announced the honorees of its 2014 Dorothy Ann Kelly, O.S.U. Women of Leadership Awards recently at a gala at neighboring Glen Island Harbour Club. The recipients were five CNR alumnae – Oscar winner Mercedes Ruehl; Patricia Tracey, vice president of Homeland Security and Defense Services, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services U.S. Public Sector; Sister Alice Gallin, educator, scholar and historian; Ellen Mooney Hancock, former chairman and CEO of Exodus Communications; and Aulana Pharis Peters, former commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson was the emcee for the event. 1. (Back row) Patricia Tracey, Judith Huntington, Mercedes Ruehl, Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson, Elizabeth LeVaca, (front row) Aulana Pharis Peters, Sister Alice Gallin and Ellen Mooney Hancock 2. Noam Bramson 3. April Horton and Sara James

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The Alamo Drafthouse in Yonkers was the hip place to be recently for the second annual “Pop Goes the Culture” variety awards show. The event featured Broadway performers, live music, comedy performances and tongue-incheek awards given to pop culture icons and local businesses. Photographs by Lindsay Burdick Witts.

4. Jon Chattman, Andrew W.K. and Great Space Coaster puppet Gary Gnu (with Jim Martin) 5. Steve Johnson and Jacy Good 6. Peter Shapiro and Charlie Scopoletti 7. John Rubbo, Gregory Jbara and Nick Califano 8. Constantine Maroulis All photograph identifications are from left unless otherwise noted.

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