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September 1, 2014 | VOL. 50, No. 35

UNITED WATER COMPANIES SEEK MERGER, RATE HIKE

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BY MARK LUNGARIELLO mlungariello@westfairinc.com

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Michael and Stephen DeRose at Sal’s Pizzeria. | Photo by Mark Lungariello.

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Credit survey: Small-business lending slow BY LEIF SKODNICK lskodnick@westfairinc.com DESPITE THE ECONOMY’S RECOVERY since the 2008 financial crisis, small businesses still have difficulty securing credit, according to a survey released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The annual Small Business Credit Survey, released Aug. 12, polled businesses in New York,

New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania on their recent experiences in obtaining and utilizing credit. Survey results highlighted rising business costs, including the cost of financing and applying for credit. Despite growth in the lending industry for loans amounting to $1 million or more, loans below that threshold remain at 2005 levels. “It indicates that there’s a lack of confidence Credit survey, page 6

WO SISTER COMPANIES that provide water in lower Westchester County are looking to merge, a move that will increase some customers’ bills by more than 15 percent over the next three years. The Public Service Commission, the agency that regulates utilities in the state, is considering a plan that would merge United Water New Rochelle Inc. and United Water Westchester Inc., both owned by the French conglomerate Suez Environnement. As sister companies, the two already share some services, but a merger would reduce administrative costs by $187,000 in the first year as a combined entity, according to the companies. A contingent of elected officials and residents have lined up against the proposal, though, questioning the rate increases tied to the merger. At a public hearing at New Rochelle City Hall on Aug. 5, city resident Joyce Furfero told commission representatives she didn’t understand why allowing a merger meant also raising rates. “If anything, we should be lowering rates as a result of a merger,” she said. United Water New Rochelle serves 144,000 customers in areas including New Rochelle, Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Pelham Manor and Ardsley. United Water Westchester has 54,000 customers in Rye, Rye Brook and Port Chester. The rate increases after the merger would weigh more heavily on ratepayers that are currently customers of the New Rochelle company, with a 14 percent increase in the first year and 1.6 and 2.7 percent increases in the second and third years, respectively. The average United Water, page 6

Mamaroneck’s Sal’s Pizzeria celebrates 50 years BY MARK LUNGARIELLO mlungariello@westfairinc.com

t 12:30 in the afternoon, a half-hour before Sal’s Pizzeria’s 50th anniversary party was supposed to start, a line had already snaked from the front door up Mamaroneck Avenue. The line was two-, three- and four-people wide past seven storefronts, past the wide windows of Robert’s Army and Navy and to O’Neil’s Country Store. The owners of Sal’s, which occupies an unassuming mid-block spot in the bustling heart of the village of Mamaroneck’s downtown, had for weeks been preparing for an Aug. 24 block party that would close down a section of the village’s main thoroughfare. The pizzeria would offer slices for 50 cents apiece — one for each year in business — and cook only plain, Sicilian and salad slices for the day. Turns out the crowds came early and the DeRose family, which owns the eatery, knew it would be a long day. Mayor Norman Rosenblum came by with his 50 cents and a proclamation from the village. Rosenblum, 70, said he still remembers when Sal DeRose first opened up shop. Although the business has grown, Rosenblum said, the slice remains mostly the same. “The only thing that’s changed is the color of his hair and the amount of hair,” said Rosenblum, who has white hair and wears glasses. “I can relate to that, because I have the same problem, but I still enjoy the pizza.” Out in front of the store, on what is on most days premium diagonal parking metered parking spaces, Sal’s handed out Italian sausage-and-peppers half-sandwiches for free. Over the course of the four-hour block party, the pizzeria would cook 450 pounds of sausage and peppers. There were Italian ices, cotton candy, a mobile arcade and an inflatable obstacle course for the kids. Neighboring restaurants chipped in for the block party too: Roasted Peppers, grilled ribs, and 360 American Grille, located down the street, cooked hot dogs. (The total count

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cooked for the day was 525). It was a hell of a party, according to Michael DeRose, one of Sal’s three sons, but it wasn’t about revenue. “We didn’t make any money,” he said later. “We actually lost money. I think it was a ‘thank you’ to the community.” Sal DeRose immigrated to the U.S. from his native Italy in 1956. He started work as a dishwasher in a restaurant in the Bronx and eventually started flipping pies for a pizzeria in Yonkers. By the time he opened Sal’s in 1964, he had perfected the art of the traditional New York slice. The original pizzeria was two storefronts down from its current location, in what is now Café Mozart, but moved into its new spot in 1970. The entryway in the current location leads you to a lengthy pizza counter that spans a corridor leading to seating in the back. The long counter keeps the lines moving during the lunch and dinner rushes. DeRose is retired today, with his sons Sal Jr., Michael and Stephen now running the day-to-day operations. All three worked at the pizzeria growing up. Their father “hammers” the younger generation about focusing on customer service and using only the best ingredients. Stephen DeRose said his father still comes into the shop every once in a while to “bark” at the kids. “He’s old school,” Stephen DeRose said with a laugh. Sal’s is considered by many locals to be some of the best pizza on the Sound Shore and all of Westchester County. The secret, the DeRoses said, is as easy as simple and fresh quality ingredients. A little old-country know-how on how to make a tomato sauce doesn’t hurt, nor does having New York water to make dough, which many attribute to the pizza quality in the tri-state area (the DeRoses hesitate to credit the water, but instead say it’s all about the recipe — the pizzeria has used the same supplier for nearly its entire existence). The pizza industry has seen a shift in recent years, with gourmet and artisanal pizzerias cooked in Naples-made brick ovens and covered with quirky toppings. Sal’s remains no-frills in its recipe or its adherence

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to the old cast-iron, served on a tray cheese slice aesthetic. “We don’t make pies with chocolate chips and all of that,” Stephen DeRose said. “We want to emphasize what we’re good at.” Ask the DeRoses and they will recommend the Sicilian slice as a thing of beauty (Stephen said: “The dough is consistent, it’s not too chewy, it’s not too fluffy.”) The salad pizza, complete with homemade Italian dressing, has been a menu staple for 20 years, when “salad pizza” was still a revolutionary concept in the area — “it’s salad and pizza at the same time!” It’s not that Sal’s is resistant to change, though. Two years ago, the pizzeria introduced a ham and pineapple pie. Seven years ago, it expanded into the building next door that is also owned by the family to open a gelateria. The gelato, which is Italian-style ice cream, has been called some of these most authentic available in the county. People from the area who move away miss Sal’s when they leave. The pizzeria gets calls from those who return to Mamaroneck

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and make a return to Sal’s a priority. “They call right from the airport,” Michael DeRose said. And the pizzeria charges $2.25 for a regular slice and $2.75 for its Sicilian — meaning a night out with the family can still come in at 30 bucks total. At the end of the block party, the DeRoses were ready to close after a long day when the phone rang. It was Joe Torre, a regular customer when he managed the New York Yankees. He wanted to pick up a pie, but the pizzeria was closed. Torre had his uniform No. 6 retired by the Yankees the day before the party and was dropping his daughter off at NYU during the actual celebration. Besides, this was Joe Torre, who had overseen four World Series championships. They made one last pie for the day. Still, despite having fans with some star power such as Torre and Mamaroneck’s Dillon brothers, Kevin and Matt, it’s the average Joe that is most important, Michael DeRose said. “I think the customers are our stars,” he said.

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Inventory up, but home sales down in Westchester BY LEIF SKODNICK lskodnick@westfairinc.com

espite an increase in inventory, home sales were down in Westchester County for the second quarter of 2014, according to data obtained from the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors. Westchester, one of the four counties for which Hudson Gateway tracks data, saw a 12 percent overall drop in home sales in the second quarter compared with the same period in 2013, and a 13.5 percent drop in the sale of single-family homes. Meanwhile, home prices stayed relatively stable in Westchester, with a median sale price of $651,250 in 2014, a negligible increase of just 0.2 percent over the second quarter of 2013. “We are selling (homes) but they have to be aggressively priced,” said Diane Cummins, a broker with Douglas Elliman in Katonah and the president of the Association. “The value has to be there for the consumer.” Although there was a drop in the number of home sales, the number of resi-

dential properties listed for sale was up 3 percent, with single-family homes showing a 5.7 percent growth in inventory and condominium inventory rising 6 percent. “Up in the northern part of the county,

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I think sales are slow because there’s more inventory close to the city,” Cummins said. “When people can be closer to the city and have a shorter commute for a similar price, they’re going to do that.”

As the real estate market in the southern part of the county speeds up, Cummins said she expects to see more action up north. “South of (Interstate) 287, closer to the city, the market is still getting sellers close to their asking prices. But until the asking prices accelerate to push buyers northward,” buyers will continue to close on the best buy for their money, she said. Statewide, home sales declined for July compared with July 2013, according to data from the New York Association of Realtors. “Despite reports of an improving national economy, many consumers remain cautious about making large financial investments such as a home purchase,” said Duncan MacKenzie, CEO of the New York State Association of Realtors, in a press release. “Employment numbers are rising, but wages remain stagnant, thus creating a counterbalance to moderating home prices and low interest rates that continue to drive improving affordability conditions.” Statewide, July saw 10,545 closed sales, down 10.3 percent from the July 2013 total of 11,754. From Jan. 1 to July 31 of this year, the sales total of 55,217 represents a 4.5 per-

cent decrease from the same period last year. The statewide median sale price was $239,000 in July, a 0.4 percent decrease from the July 2013 median of $239,900. The year-to-date median sale price of $225,000 remained the same compared to this period last year. The data were compiled from multiple listing services in the state of New York and includes townhouses and condominiums in addition to existing singlefamily homes. Cummins noted she saw a positive sign this summer and thinks the real estate market in Westchester County will improve in the near future. “It really felt like people went away on vacation this summer for the first time in a long time,” she said. “It felt like people went away in August, like no one was around.” That indicated to Cummins that people had more disposable income and were willing to spend it. She thinks that soon, people will be back to purchasing homes at steadier rates. “I’m hoping that September will show the resurgence that I do believe is coming,” Cummins said. “This summer gives us a certain underlying hope for the future.”

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County approves two Playland contracts BY MARK LUNGARIELLO mlungariello@westfairinc.com

Westchester County board has approved two Playland-related contracts, including an agreement to pay a consultant up to $100,000 to analyze the park’s operations and offer recommendations for its future. Dan Biederman and his Manhattanbased firm, Biederman Redevelopment Ventures Corp., had previously been involved with Playland discussions as a consultant to Sustainable Playland Inc., the nonprofit that was chosen to take over day-to-day management of the park. Sustainable walked away from the deal in June amid criticism of its improvement plan and questions about its access to capital. The county Board of Acquisition and Contract is made up of County Executive Rob Astorino, Board of Legislators Chairman Michael Kaplowitz and Jay Pisco, the commissioner of county public works. That board approved the consulting contract, 2-1, on Aug. 21, with Kaplowitz, a Democrat, voting against the deal, which will conclude with a formal report no later than Nov. 30. “I feel the cost is too high and I also

believe that this additional review of Playland will jeopardize our chances of finding an operating partner for the 2015 season,” Kaplowitz said. The county executive came into office in 2010, soliciting proposals to “reimagine” Playland, a county-owned park that the administration says runs at annual deficits while it contends with declining attendance and deteriorating infrastructure. In 2012, Astorino, a Republican, chose Sustainable out of a number of bidders that included runners-up Central Amusements International and Standard Amusements Inc., both of which have amusement park management experience. (Central is part of the company that runs Coney Island’s Luna Park.) With Sustainable Playland out of the picture, the Board of Legislators wants to enter an agreement with either Central or Standard rather than begin the process anew. Lawmakers are set to meet with representatives from both companies Sept. 4 to hear their ideas for the park. Legislator Ken Jenkins, a Yonkers Democrat, released a statement criticizing the contract with Biederman after previously proposing entering into a joint agreement with both runners-up. He questioned

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how the new report would differ from the consulting work Biederman undertook as a member of the Sustainable Playland team. “Westchester doesn’t need to spend a dime to know that money needs to be invested in updated rides and advertisement,” he said. The consultant addressed members of the county Board of Legislators’ Labor, Parks, Planning and Housing Committee last month, saying his work would include suggestions on how to turn Playland into a year-round destination. At that meeting, county parks Commissioner Kathleen O’Connor said the new contracts were “a great move forward.” “As we all know, this has been a very dif-

ficult conversation and it’s been going on for years and years and years and not just this summer,” she said. The Board of Acquisition and Contract also approved a 10-year deal with American Skating Centers L.L.C. to run the Playland Ice Casino. American, which is based in Elmsford, is set to pay $300,000 in its first year, $250,000 the second year and see 2 percent increases each following year. It will also spend $640,000 in capital improvements. County law says any lease longer than five years needs approval of the full Board of Legislators, but the administration said the deal with American is an asset management agreement and not a lease.

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Natural gas pipeline expansion focus of community meetings BY MARK LUNGARIELLO mlungariello@westfairinc.com

esidents opposed to the planned expansion of a natural gas pipeline in the region are hosting three community information sessions this month ahead of a public hearing with the federal energy regulator. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, will hold a hearing Sept. 15 in Cortlandt Manor, where members of the public will be allowed to speak for three minutes apiece. Two civic groups said they are hosting the meetings to inform people about the project and help them prepare comments for the FERC hearing. Courtney Williams is a founding member of Concerned Peekskill Residents, one of the groups hosting the sessions. Williams said the project was frightening for residents. “If this proceeds, my children will be living and going to school 450 feet from a massive natural gas pipeline,” she said. “A rupture at this proximity would

be certain to cause fatalities. How can I raise my kids like this, knowing they are at risk?” The proposed project would expand Texas-based Spectra Energy Partners L.P.’s Algonquin Gas Transmission pipeline, which has run through Rockland, Westchester and Putnam counties since 1953. The existing pipes are of a 26-inch diameter, but the expansion would replace the old pipes with a 42-inch diameter pipe. A group called Stop the Algonquin Pipeline Expansion, or SAPE, was formed to oppose the project, citing concerns that included the pipeline’s proximity to Indian Point Energy Center’s nuclear reactors in Buchanan. The group also said the region would act as a highway for the company and that the gas transported through the area would not benefit residents, even perhaps being sold overseas. Marylee Hanley, Spectra’s director of stakeholder outreach, said in a phone interview that in the decades the current pipe has been in operation there have been no major safety incidents. FERC will

ultimately decide if the pipeline’s route through Buchanan meets its safety standards, but Hanley noted the existing pipes already run through the Indian Point site. “Our pipeline has been there long before the other facility was there,” she said. She said Spectra did not have the capabilities or permits to sell its gas overseas and that the Algonquin transported gas for the use of customers along the 1,000 miles of piping from New Jersey to Boston. “The (Algonquin) project is the most immediate solution for the region and would have an immediate impact on prices,” she said, saying the pipeline was expected to be in operation by November 2016. Hanley added that the company’s plans maximize the use of rights of way and company-owned land. New compressor stations in the area have come with noise and air-quality concerns from some residents, but Hanley said the new stations would actually reduce the impact on the environment. The existing pipeline runs 1,127 miles and carries 2.6 billion cubic feet of natural

gas mined out of the Marcellus Shale per day. The proposed expansion would build 20.1 miles of new pipeline in Connecticut and New York, including a 0.7 mile crossing of the Hudson River in Rockland County. New compressor stations would be built in the area as well as Connecticut and Rhode Island, according to the company. Susan Van Dolsen, co-founder of SAPE, said her group’s main focus is to have regulatory agencies take a closer look at the concerns. Despite the company’s assurances, she said, there remains expert opinions questioning the safety of the expansion, particularly near Indian Point. “It’s just common sense,” she said. “Why just take things at face value when we know from reading things there have been problems elsewhere in the country?” The community information sessions are scheduled for Sept. 3, 7-10 p.m., at the Centennial Fire House in Peekskill, Sept. 4, 7-10 p.m., at the Lake House in Purdys, and Sept. 13, 1-4 p.m., at Buchanan Family Day at the Pavilion in Buchanan. For more information, visit sape2016.org.

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in the minds of small-business owners,” said John Tolomer, CEO of The Westchester Bank. “They’re still looking at expenses, and thus small businesses are borrowing less to buy new equipment and add new employees.” Part of the reason could be that the cost of applying for credit and the cost of credit itself continues to grow. In the New York Fed’s survey, 40 percent of companies reported increasing financing costs, and the number of firms being priced out of traditional credit markets rose 2 percentage points between 2012 and 2013. Of those firms seeking credit, 81 percent were looking for $500,000 or less. “I think in general, loan demand has been soft, and that’s the Fed’s point with the survey results. It cuts to a lack of confidence,” Tolomer said. He noted that as a local bank, The Westchester Bank is positioned to understand the local small-business lending market. One reason lending under $1 million

might be stagnant is what Matthew Carey, director of the Center for Financial Market Studies at Iona College in New Rochelle, termed “technological disruption.” “Banks tend to make it easier for larger companies to get credit, and often smaller

said, is something the Fed’s survey doesn’t take into account. “Access to credit needs to be differentiated from access to bank loans,” Carey said. “When people talk about credit nowadays, it’s important to talk about these new alter-

“IT INDICATES THAT THERE’S A LACK OF CONFIDENCE IN THE MINDS OF SMALL-BUSINESS OWNERS. … THEY’RE STILL LOOKING AT EXPENSES, AND THUS SMALL BUSINESSES ARE BORROWING LESS TO BUY NEW EQUIPMENT AND ADD NEW EMPLOYEES.” — John Tolomer, CEO of The Westchester Bank

companies don’t have the track record or time to spend to apply for credit,” Carey said. “Kickstarter and crowdfunding are perhaps more effective for small businesses to find funding, rather than the traditional routes of bank loans, credit cards and personal savings.” This technological disruption, Carey

native sources of funding as well.” Carey noted that eBay subsidiary PayPal has gotten into the small-business lending market with PayPal Working Capital, which lends money to small-business owners through their PayPal accounts, and then siphons a portion of revenue received through the accounts for repayment.

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customer’s bill would jump from $68.50 to $85 a month over the three years. Customers of United Water Westchester would see their bills increase 1.4 percent in the first year and 3.4 and 3.3 percent in the second and third years, respectively. The average bill would increase from $67.17 to $67.83 monthly over the three years. The rate hikes would be larger for United Water New Rochelle customers because the company has more infrastructure than its counterpart, according to a spokeswoman. State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, a Scarsdale Democrat, said that the proposed increases outpaced both the rate of inflation — which is slightly less than 2 percent this year — and the state-imposed property tax cap that limits the amount municipalities can increase their taxes annually. She said the proposed increase would provide the new company, which she categorized as a “low risk business,” with a rate of return on equity of 9.2 percent. “Investors should not reap high profits at the expense of ratepayers who do not have any choice in their supplier of water,” Paulin said. She was one of many elected officials who spoke against the

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What’s more troubling about the smallbusiness lending market, Carey said, is when businesses cite the high cost of credit in a financial market that has become used to low interest rates. “People are used to it, and don’t want to pay the spread, and banks don’t want to make these loans that aren’t as profitable,” he said. That said, Carey noted that the latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index, a survey that measures small business optimism, rose to its highest level since 2008, reaching positive 49. Despite this new high, the index remained well below prerecession levels, when it had a nearly four-year stretch topping positive 90 from 2004 through 2008. The index is compiled from data gleaned each quarter from small businesses across the nation to gauge their perceptions of their present situations and future expectations in six key areas: financial situation, cash flow, revenues, capital spending allocation, hiring and credit availability. Carey noted the rise in a survey polling consumer optimism is a good sign. “What this indicates is that we might be seeing the start of an improvement in small-business credit and lending.”

proposal during the public hearing in New Rochelle and a second in the city of Rye. A consortium of the elected leaders of local municipalities filed a letter of opposition through an attorney that is now on file with the commission. United Water spokeswoman Deb Rizzi said the two main cost drivers for the companies are infrastructure and capital investments. She said the company has spent an average of $1,300 per customer connection in the last five years and expects to invest heavily in upgrading infrastructure. Rizzi said as much as 27 percent of a customer’s bill goes to paying real estate and franchise taxes. “These rates meet our needs and they are substantial,” she said. The companies initially filed their joint request in November that included a one-year rate change. After negotiations with the Department of Public Service, Rye, Rye Brook and Port Chester, the companies came back with a finalized proposal that spread out the increase over three years and had a second option that would “levelize” increases by spreading out the year one increase into years two and three. If the merger is approved, the new company would take the name United Water Westchester.

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BY BRUCE NEWMAN

Deciding on your digital offering

ocial media has experienced swift growth in the number of people who use it and the amount of revenue it generates. According to an Emarketer study released in June, business-to-consumer online sales are expected to reach $1.47 trillion this year and $2.38 trillion by 2018. These numbers are a testament to the growing power and influence of the Internet. They also explain the increasing competition for viewers, sellers and buyers in both the business-to-consumer and business-tobusiness worlds. People continue to develop their decision criteria for what they view and experience online. One powerful factor is usually word of mouth. It’s a huge influencer of buyer activity even for people who do a lot of research prior to making a purchase. For specific groups on the social blogging website Tumblr, for example, it can have a huge impact on sales. It also accounts for one of the key components of Facebook campaigns: the ability to target specific groups and individuals (for a fee) to elicit comments and feedback. Webinars and videos also are highly effective because you (the purchaser) get to see the person (or company) in action. If, for example, I am searching for an accounting firm and I am influenced by a highly effective webinar presentation that addresses many of my questions and concerns, I will most likely follow up with the presenter and the company whom I already regard — maybe subconsciously — as experts. Regardless of how large or small your company is, social media is too broad to be able to do more than focus on a few limited campaigns. The key thing is to do them well and ensure that they reach your targeted audience. Potential digital activities you can focus on include content marketing, social media engagement, targeting and personalization, webinars, email marketing, brand building, content optimization, conversion rate optimization, analytics, video, blogging, mobile marketing, customer experience and support, search engine optimization, online services, advertising, personalization, marketing automation, trial and error testing, online promotions, feedback and reviews, and website appeal and effectiveness. Realistically, you can only focus on a few of them, particularly since many of them — such as social media engagement — can be subdivided into a large subset of platforms and services. The key is to consider which areas are most important to your target market and how you can effectively and

efficiently integrate some of these activities together. Simply put, you can’t do them all, but you can incorporate several others in your campaigns. My advice is to select three — and only three — main areas of focus. I would then delve down into these areas to determine those subsets that resonate with my target audience and develop my marketing and

sales strategies. Finally, I would incorporate several of these other activities — such as trial and error testing — to support my marketing strategies. Viewing social media as a whole can be overwhelming. It also is easy to get sidetracked and quickly undermine a campaign’s effectiveness. By focusing on only a few key strategies — and doing them well

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INBRIEF COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE JOINS START-UP NY PROGRAM The College of New Rochelle will join the Start-Up NY program, which creates tax-free business zones on and near college campuses throughout the state. CNR is the first private college in the mid-Hudson Valley region to be part of the program, which was unveiled last year on 55 non-New York City SUNY campuses and select upstate private colleges. In an announcement Aug. 21, CNR said it has tagged 20,334 square feet on its campus in New Rochelle for use in the program. Judith Huntington, president of the college, said being part of the program will help students by creating “internships and experiential learning opportunities.” “This partnership will also create new employment opportunities and attract new investment locally, spurring additional economic growth in New Rochelle and across the Westchester area,” she said. Start-Up NY offers enterprise zones where businesses can operate without paying state taxes for 10 years while working in partnership with host schools on technology transfers and other commercial ventures. Employees of businesses in the zones will be exempt from paying state income taxes on salaries up to $200,000.

HUDSON VALLEY HOSPITAL VOTES TO TEAM WITH NY-PRESBYTERIAN Hudson Valley Hospital Center in Cortlandt Manor wants to partner with NewYorkPresbyterian Hospital, the latest in a slew of medical center mergers and partnerships in the area as the health care industry continues to shift. The center’s board of directors voted to pursue the partnership, which would be subject to regulatory approvals. The center acknowledged the merger Aug. 25, according to The Business Council of Westchester, which lists both Hudson Valley and NewYorkPresbyterian as members. The partnership follows the news last month that Bronxville’s Lawrence Hospital joined NewYork-Presbyterian and was renamed NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital. Lawrence was one of four hospitals in the Stellaris Health Network, all of which broke off from the parent organization in June 2013 and have since pursued partnerships with larger metropolitan health care systems. Former Stellaris members Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco and Phelps Memorial Hospital Center in Sleepy Hollow linked up with the North Shore-LIJ

Health System. The fourth Stellaris hospital, White Plains Hospital, joined Bronx-based Montefiore Health System. Montefiore last year purchased, in a bankruptcy proceeding, two Sound Shore Medical System hospitals in New Rochelle and Mount Vernon.

LARCHMONT AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS The nonprofit Housing Action Council announced it is accepting applications for Pinebrook Condominium, an affordable housing development in Larchmont that will count toward Westchester County’s requirements from a 2009 lawsuit settlement. Prices range from $155,000 to $241,200, according to the nonprofit, and are tagged for households with incomes less than 80 percent of the county’s median income, $103,700. Single-person households can make up to $58,100 to be eligible for the units and a family of five can make up to $89,650. The units will range from 750 square feet to 1,630 square feet, each with a balcony in a building with an elevator, the council said. Larchmont Mayor Anne McAndrews said, “We welcome the prospective homeowners and look forward to their participation in community activities.” The 51 homes, developed by Wilder Balter Partners, will count toward the 750 units Westchester County agreed to build or obtain under its 2009 settlement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In that settlement, the county agreed to build most of the affordable housing in its towns and villages where the black and Hispanic populations were less than 2 percent and 7 percent of the overall population. A lottery will be held Sept. 30 for applications, with move-ins beginning in spring 2015.

CONTRACT AWARDED TO WIRE NEW TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE Welsbach Electric, a subsidiary of Norwalk, Conn.-based EMCOR Group Inc., has been awarded a contract for the installation of the electrical systems on the new Tappan Zee Bridge. Welsbach Electric will install power, security, communications and other systems on the bridge. “This is an enormously important, highprofile project and we are honored to be a part of it,” said Ken Brouwer, Welsbach president and CEO, in a press release. “The Tappan Zee Bridge is an icon and millions of commuters each year depend on its safety and reliability. We look forward to being a part of helping to make these new structures a reality.” The scope of work also includes installation of roadway and aesthetic lighting, temporary electronic tolling, structural health

monitoring and life safety systems. Welsbach said it will install more than half a million feet of conduit and 3 million feet of wire and cable over the course of the contract.

DISBARRED ATTORNEY INDICTED ON FRAUD CHARGES A disbarred West Harrison attorney was indicted by a federal grand jury in New Jersey on accusations he defrauded 15 people out of more than $3 million through a real estate scheme. Pasquale Stiso, 52, was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of wire fraud. Stiso, along with Paul Mancuso, of Glen Rock, N.J., are accused of fraudulently obtaining financing for development projects that did not exist or in which they had no actual involvement. Instead of funding the purported projects, the FBI said, Mancuso and Stiso used the money for personal expenses and financing their involvement in illegal gambling pursuits. Stiso, also known as “Pat,” was disbarred in 1999 following a federal conviction on two counts of obstruction of justice and one count of conspiracy to distribute heroin. In his plea agreement, he admitted to being “house counsel” for a heroin distribution

ring. He was later sentenced to seven years in prison on those charges. The charge of wire fraud conspiracy and the count of wire fraud each carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss associated with the offense, whichever is greater. The indictment also includes a notice of forfeiture of $3,425,750, representing the fraudulent payments Mancuso and Stiso allegedly received from the scheme.

NURSING HOME SETTLES MEDICAID FRAUD CLAIMS A New Rochelle nursing home will pay $2.2 million to the state and federal governments to settle claims of Medicaid fraud. Ralex Services Inc., which operates the Glen Island Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation on Pelham Road in New Rochelle, and its owner, Leah Friedman, will return the $2.2 million garnered from allegedly submitting more than 62,000 false claims to the joint state and federal program between 2002 and 2006. “Safeguarding public health care dollars is of critical concern and my office will investigate — and prosecute — all allegations of impropriety by health care providers who obtain Medicaid funds to which

they have no right,” state Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman said in a press release announcing the settlement. “We must care for our most vulnerable New Yorkers and at the same time protect our taxpayer dollars.” According to allegations made by the state and federal governments, the nursing home’s claims used Medicaid reimbursement rates based, in part, on up-coded Patient Review Instruments, which falsely represented the degree of care required by many Glen Island residents during the mandatory quarterly assessment periods covered by these submissions. The defendants exaggerated residents’ diagnoses, conditions and required treatments in the reports, according to the press release and routinely stated that residents were receiving treatments, including for oxygen and suctioning, when such treatments were neither required nor given. According to the attorney general’s press release, the defendants attempted to cover up their fraudulent submissions and false claims by making false entries and forgeries into Glen Island residents’ medical records. Two former Glen Island nurses, who participated in “tampering parties” at which records were falsified, were also convicted by the attorney general’s office.

KEYSTONE BUYS OFFICE PROPERTIES IN WESTCHESTER, STAMFORD Keystone Property Group recently announced it closed on the acquisition of five office properties in Westchester County and one in Stamford, Conn., for approximately $91.5 million from Mack-Cali Realty Corp. In Westchester, Keystone purchased 555, 565 and 570 Taxter Road in Elmsford, as well as the Talleyrand Office Park, at 200 and 220 White Plains Road in Tarrytown. The company also acquired Soundview Plaza, a seven-story, 179,610-square-foot office tower in Stamford. “This closing completes our acquisition of the tri-state portfolio with Mack-Cali and marks an important step in the strategic expansion of our regional footprint with the purchase of well-located commercial properties where we believe we can create value,” said Bill Glazer, president of Keystone, in a press release. In the press release, Keystone noted it will reinvest in the properties through redevelopment, capital investment and upgrades to each site. As part of the transaction, MackCali and Keystone will jointly provide leasing representation for the portfolio. — Mark Lungariello and Leif Skodnick

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THELIST: NURSING HOMES

Nursing Homes (Some facilities are also independent/assited living)

Westchester County

WESTCHESTER COUNTY

Ranked by number of licensed beds. Listed alphabetically in event of tie. Rank

1 2 3

Name, address, phone number Area code: 914 (unless otherwise noted) Website

Number of licensed beds

Unique resident services

Type of sponsorship

Alex Sajdak asajdak@regencyecc.com 1993

315

Proprietary

Jeanne Stacek info-scnh@cabrini-eldercare.org 1973

304

Long-term home health center, licensed agency, certified home health agency, medical and social model adult day care programs

Nonprofit

Melanie Van Dorn mvandorn@jhha.org 1991

300

Certified home health agency and Solutions at Home Geriatric Care Services

Nonprofit

Tiffany Prigitano Admissions Coordinator 1959

300

Recreationl activities

Private

Maria Hood mhood@uhgc.org 1919

294

The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital staff, new building with private rooms and baths

Nonprofit

NA info@thewartburg.org 1898

240

Assited indepdent, home care

Nonprofit

Gail Whitter NA

240

Private

Cathy Santacoloma cathy.santacoloma@bethelwell.org 1997

200

Dental, optometry, podiatry, wound care

Nonprofit

NA 1976

200

Nonprofit

Karen Lacerra, RN, BSN klacerra@centerlight.org 1989

200

Wound care, newly renovated rehabilitation center, music program

Nonprofit

Gwyneth Blackwell gwynethblackwell@dumontcenter.com 1970

196

Certified ventilator unit

Proprietary

Lupe Fuentes NA 1988

182

Advanced wound care, assisstance with Medicaid, cardiac and respiratory rehab, nutritional services, social work

Proprietary

Darrell Sokol NA 1971

160

Cardiac rehabilitation, IV therapy, pain management, short-term rehabilitation, wound care

Proprietary

Nick Jarose NA 1998

160

Continuum care, life care community, homecare division

Nonprofit

Judi Blatt NA 1945

153

Wound vac and wound care

Private

Elant placement services department info@elant.org 2005

131

Nonprofit

Suzette Bernard NA 1973

121

IV antibiotic therapy, respiratory wound care, wound vac

Private for profit

Kim Calabrese phorvath@fieldhome.com 1879

125

Dental, podiatry, psychology, psychiatry and programs with Early Learning Center

Nonprofit

Sharon Sussman sussman@cortlandhealthcare.com 1973

120

Proprietary

120

Recreation

Nonprofit

120

Wound care, wound vac

Proprietary

NA 1974

120

Bakery, wound care

Proprietary

Scott Duewson sduewson@riversidehealth.org 2001

120

Short-term rehabilitation, ventilation unit, wound care

Nonprofit

Michelle Dangiolillo 1964

100

Off-site dialysis, mail, movie and park trips, dementia program, IV therapy, wound care, cardiac rehab

Proprietary

The Osborn Pavillion

NA 1908

Private rooms, 55-acre campus, free WIFI access

Nonprofit

Bethel Nursing Home

Gail Bange 1972

Dental, optometry, podiatry, wound care

Nonprofit

Nancy Korte nkorte@victoriahome.org 1916

Nonprofit

Stacey Conway 2005

Nonprofit

Executive Director John Giordano NA

Private

Regency Extended Care

65 Ashburton Ave., Yonkers 10701 • 963-4000 • regencyextendedcare.com

Cabrini of Westchester

115 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry 10522 • 693-6800 • cabrini-eldercare.org

Jewish Home Lifecare Sarah Neuman Center

845 Palmer Ave., Mamaroneck 10543 •698-6005 •jewishhome.org

Somers Manor Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

189 Route 100, Somers 10589 • 232-5101 •.somersmanor.com

391 Pelham Road, New Rochelle 10805 • 632-2804 •unitedhebrewgeriatric.org

1 Wartburg Place, Mount Vernon 10552• (855) 927-8287• wartburg.org

Facility admissions officer(s) Email address Year facility established

United Hebrew Geriatric Center

The Wartburg Skilled Nursing Facility

Westchester Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing

10 Claremont Ave., Mount Vernon 10550 • 699-1600

Bethel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

67 Springvale Road, Croton-on-Hudson 10520•739-6700 •bethelwell.org

St. Joseph's Hospital Nursing Home

127 S. Broadway, Yonkers 107016 • 378-7000 •saintjosephs.org

Schnurmacher Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

12 Tibbits Ave., White Plains 10506 • 428-0910 •schnurmacher.org

Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care

676 Pelham Road, New Rochelle 10805 •632-9600 • dumontcenter.com

490 Pelham Road, New Rochelle 10805 •636-2800 • glenislandcarecenter.com

1000 High St. Port Chester 10573 • 937-1200 • portchesternursing.com

Glen Island Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Port Chester Nursing & Rehabilitation Center The Hebrew Hospital Home of Westchester

61 Grasslands Road, Valhalla 10595 • 681-8400 • hebrewhospitalhome.org

10 11 12 13 14

Cedar Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

32 Cedar Lane, Ossining 10562 • 762-1600 • cedarmanornursing.com

Elant at Brandywine

620 Sleepy Hollow Road, Briarcliff Manor 10510 • (800) 501-3936 •elant.org

Spain Brook Manor

77Jackson Ave., Scarsdale 10583 •472-3200 • sprainbrookmanor.com

Field Home - Holy Comforter

2300 Catherine St., Cortlandt Manor 10567 739-2244 • fieldhome.com

Cortlandt Healthcare

110 Oregon Road, Cortlandt Manor 10567 • 739-9150 •cortlandthealthcare.com

Sans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

115 Park Ave., Yonkers 10703 •423-9800 • sanssoucirehab.com

Tarrytown Hall Care Center

20 Wood Court, Tarrytown 10591 •631-2600 • tarryhallcc.com

Debi Bruno dbruno@sanssouci.com 1973 Yesenia Hidalgo yhidalgo@tarryhallcc.com 1990

Northern Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nursing Center

3550 Lexington Ave, Mohegan Lake 10547 • 528-2000 • nwestchester.com

Michael N. Malotz Skilled Nursing Pavilion

120 Odell Ave., Yonkers 10701 •964-3333 • riversidehealth.org

15 16 17

West Ledge Rehabilitation and Health Center

2000 E. Main St., Peekskill 10566 • 737-8400 • westledgehealth.com

101 Theall Road, Rye 10580 • 925-8203 • theosborn.org

17 Narrangansett Ave., Ossining 10562 • 941-7300 • bethelwell.org

Victoria Home

Kendal on Hudson

Not ranked

25 N. Malcolm St., Ossining 10562 • 941-2450 • victoriahome.org

1010 Kendall Way, Sleepy Hollow 10591 • 922-1000 • kohud.kendall

The Bristal Assited Living

305 North Street, White Plains 10605 • 202-2656 •thebristal.com

Sources: Data obtained from company respodents from 2013-‐2014 and facility websites. Informa?on on beds from the New York State Department of Health; nursinghomes.nyhealth.gov. NA Not available

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SPECIAL REPORT NEW HEALTH CARE PRACTICES

The intersection of neuroscience and the sweet science Burke doctor an expert on injuries from boxing, other sports

BY LEIF SKODNICK lskodnick@westfairinc.com

boxer sits on a stool in a corner of the ring with a man who isn’t a fighter by trade leaning over the athlete and looking into his eyes. It’s an image that hangs on the wall of the office of Barry Jordan, a physician at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains and a pioneer in sports neurology. Jordan is the doctor in the photo, looking at the boxer from above with his hands on his knees, a scene that Jordan has been a part of countless times in his career.

“MY MAJOR CONCERN REGARDING BOXING AND CONTACT AND COLLISION SPORTS ARE THE LONG-TERM CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATION IN THOSE SPORTS, AND THE POSSIBLE LINK BETWEEN REPETITIVE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND THE RISK OF DEMENTIA AND OTHER NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS.” In addition to treating patients at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, Dr. Barry Jordan is the chief medical officer of the New York State Athletic Commission.

“I was interested in sports neurology when I was in medical school,” said Jordan, sitting behind his desk in an office filled with football and boxing memorabilia. “I thought about trying to develop the field and get involved with sports neurology. As a consequence, when I was doing my residency, I gravitated to the sport where I would see the most neurological injury, and that was boxing.” In addition to his work at Burke, Jordan is the chief medical officer for the New York State Athletic Commission, which oversees professional boxing and wrestling in the Empire State. Through that position, as well as serving as a team physician for USA Boxing, Jordan has been at ringside for numerous bouts. “Boxers are a population that has been neglected in terms of providing neurological care, and that’s why I have continued my participation in that sport,” said Jordan, who

graduated from Harvard Medical School and holds a master’s degree in public health from Columbia University. “It’s a dangerous sport, can never be made 100 percent safe, but it can be made safer.” The sweet science, however, is not the only sport that has attracted attention from neuroscience. As professional football’s head-injury crisis has developed, Jordan has been a significant figure in the research and discussion of brain trauma caused by repetitive injury from sports. “When I first started working with boxing, I had suspicions that it would involve other sports, including soccer, football, hockey and rugby,” Jordan said. “My major concern regarding boxing and contact and collision sports are the long-term consequences associated with participation in those sports, and the possible link between repetitive traumatic brain injury and the risk of dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders.”

Because of his unique expertise, Jordan has been named to the NFL Players Association Mackey-White Traumatic Brain Injury Committee, the NCAA’s concussion task force and the Pop Warner Football advisory committee. When asked what parents should know about concussions in youth sports, Jordan was direct. “I think it’s important that the athlete and the trainer or the coach be educated on how to recognize a concussion. And if the athlete does experience a concussion, they should remove themselves from competition,” he said. Parents with children in youth sports shouldn’t overreact to the specter of brain injury, Jordan said. According to the doctor, the amount of exposure needed to cause the problems seen in some former NFL players goes far beyond what most players will ever experience. “The biggest risk factor for long-term

consequences is exposure. It’s unlikely that your average amateur exposure is going to cause any long-term chronic problems,” Jordan said. “So your typical Pop Warner or high school football player, it’s unlikely that they’re going to have any long-term consequences. Now when you get to highexposure athletes, those that actually end up playing in the pros and have a college career, a high school career, that’s when that level of exposure will increase your risk.” At Burke, Jordan serves as assistant medical director and attending neurologist, as well as a director of the brain injury program and the memory evaluation and treatment service. “It’s ideal being here,” Jordan said. “We have quite a few teams in the New York area, so that’s an advantage, and being that I work with the New York Athletic Commission and they’re in Manhattan, so it’s a plus to be here.” WCBJ • September 1, 2014

BY GEORGANNE CHAPIN

Finding the person under the health care data

n health care, good data are essential to taking good care of people. Unfortunately, there’s a “Data are from Mars, people are from Venus” type of thinking that goes on. It’s like “The Odd Couple” characters, Felix and Oscar. Data play the role of Felix — exact, consistent and correct — while people behave more like Oscar — disorganized, imprecise and unpredictable. This incompatibility is a challenge to providing high-quality care and customer service in the health care industry. Here is an example. When people enroll in health plans on the New York State of Health marketplace (the “exchange”), their data are sent by the state to health plans, which have to reconfigure the data to import it into their systems. So if a new member immediately gets sick and calls the insurer to ask about benefits, the customer care representative might not have even the most basic demographic information on the new enrollee, due to the lag between signing up and getting into the insurer’s system. The relationship between insurer and insured gets off to a rocky start. That’s why the nonprofit Hudson Center for Health Equity & Quality has made information technology the core of its advocacy work. We see a direct link between improv-

ing the quality and accessibility of health care, and access to quality and accessible data. For a newly enrolled health plan member, a health plan’s ability to manage data can make a real difference. The Hudson Center recently introduced a technology tool called Xchange Connect to help health plans use health exchange data more efficiently. Xchange Connect takes the data delivered from the state and quickly turns it into timely, actionable information. Insurers can see new enrollees, measure enrollment growth, reconcile payments and view enrollment status. And when people behave like people — disorganized, imprecise and unpredictable — health plans have the ability to set things right. Xchange Connect also helps health plans determine if a new member has ever been covered by the insurer before. If that’s the case, the insurer can connect all that member’s records together. The tool can locate records if someone marries and changes her name or sometimes uses her maiden name instead of her married name. The Hudson Center believes that by developing better data management tools to help health plans operate more efficiently, more money

can be directed into care improvement. The Hudson Center also sees data management as crucial to helping health plans keep members covered. For example, it has systems for health plans that offer state-sponsored insurance, such as Medicaid and Child Health Plus, to automatically remind members to renew their enrollment; otherwise, that coverage could be lost.

Patient-centered data We in the health care field have made enormous strides in collecting and connecting electronic health records. Thanks to groups such as the Taconic Regional Health Information Network Organization, providers can connect to each other to share patient records over multiple patient settings. This improves the quality of care and also reduces duplicate tests and screening. Although electronic health records let providers know whether patients have been tested or screened, they can’t tell why patients haven’t gotten such services. Nor do providers gain much insight as to what is truly important to the patient as a person. That is why the Hudson Center has engineered a product called Insight Plus — a system that captures patient data on who the

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patient actually is, what is important to the them and what’s preventing the patient from getting the necessary care. Insight Plus is now being used by a number of Medicaid Health Homes. Members of Medicaid Health Homes receive integrated care from physicians, behavioral health and/ or substance abuse counselors and social workers — all of whom need to talk to each other. Insight Plus, which we are now in the process of connecting to the Taconic health network, allows these different Health Home providers to communicate insights back and forth. This way, the Health Home team can determine a person’s total risk profile and set priorities. And that’s what it’s all about. The health care industry has only begun to tap the power of data to manage population health, discover new cures and deliver better care. But we have to keep in mind what the data really do is give us information about people — people who rely on those of us in the health care system to keep them well. Georganne Chapin is president of the Hudson Center for Health Equity & Quality and president and CEO of Hudson Health Plan, both based in Tarrytown.

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Bringing more life-saving clinical trials to Westchester

hat a great world it would be if we knew how to prevent or even cure, all types of cancer. Medical providers do all we can with conventional surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, but to treat the most aggressive cancers, we must also incorporate innovative therapies beyond the standard of care. Since nearly all of today’s cancer treatments began with breakthrough discoveries emanating from clinical trials, providing cancer patients with access to these trials can significantly improve their prospects and is, therefore, a crucial component of a comprehensive cancer care program. Although several institutions conduct clinical trials in Westchester, our population benefits every time an additional study is launched. With a population of nearly 1 million residents in the county, and an additional 700,000 people living in Rockland, Putnam, and Dutchess counties, this region has a large pool of potential patients eager to participate in clinical trials locally. Whether patients receive a placebo or the therapy being tested, they are likely to perform better than patients receiving conventional care because of the extra attention they get. As part of the trial protocol, clinical trial patients are seen more frequently, receive regular extensive evaluations, and in the case of patients involved in clinical trials at White Plains Hospital, are repeatedly evaluated for several years to measure the effectiveness of the tested therapy. There’s a psychological benefit, too; just knowing they are part of a clinical trial improves the mental outlook of patients struggling with serious illness. The community also gains something when a local institution engages in clinical trials. Local trials often progress faster than trials conducted on a national or global scale. The best and the brightest minds in medicine are drawn to institutions where they can conduct clinical research; their skill and knowledge benefit all patients, not just those participating in clinical trials. White Plains Hospital started a robust clinical trial problem in 2011. Three years later, the program has grown to 19 clinical trials and a patient enrollment of 450. Already, some trials are beginning to extend and save lives.

Clinical trials in action

Lung cancer kills more people than the next three deadliest cancers (colon, breast and pancreatic) combined. One reason is that symptoms don’t manifest themselves until the cancer has progressed too far to be treated through surgical removal. Yet, if tumors are found and removed early, recovery is nearly universal. Two hospital-associated thoracic surgeons, Todd Weiser and Cynthia Chin, started a clinical trial two years ago to

see if early screening to detect early-stage lung cancer could potentially save lives. It turned out that the first life likely saved was one of White Plains Hospital’s own — Robert Linscott, a 14-year hospital employee. A low-dose CT scan revealed a mass in his right lung, which Weiser and Chin removed using video-assisted thoracic surgery. No further treatment was needed and as part of the trial, Linscott was enrolled in a smoking cessation program. Six weeks later, Linscott returned to work at the hospital and one year later, he remains cancer-free. He will continue to receive a yearly CT scan for the next five years to be sure the cancer doesn’t return. In addition to several national studies, multiple patient registries have been launched at White Plains Hospital, including a registry for patients who had undergone nipple-

sparing mastectomies. Breast surgeon Sunny Mitchell started the registry to measure how such patients will fare compared to patients who received conventional mastectomies. A far-reaching study, funded by the National Cancer Institute, examined the effect of using a certain chemotherapy drug to initially treat men with newly diagnosed, metastatic, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. The conclusion: Men who received the drug gained more than an extra year of life. As a result of this study, the use of the drug has become the new standard of treatment, extending lives for cancer patients a long way from White Plains. Clinical trials require an institutional commitment to advance medical care and to cover the cost of many of the trials. Many White Plains Hospital clinical trials are not funded by pharmaceutical companies; in

general, insurers do not consider trials to be a reimbursable service. So White Plains Hospital covers the cost itself. A robust clinical trial program also needs a robust administration system. The hospital hired a clinical trials manager who recruits patients, manages the paperwork, and assists providers to ensure they meet all trial protocols. One of the attractions in affiliating with Montefiore Medical Center is that White Plains Hospital patients will have access to hundreds of more clinical trials. It will help us continue to deliver on our promise to provide world-class care in the communities where we live. Una Hopkins is the administrative director of the Dickstein Cancer Center at White Plains Hospital.

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NOMINATE a DOCTOR IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: }}HUMANITARIAN AWARD: In recognition of a physician whose

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respected for a lifetime career in the medical profession.

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THIS SECOND ANNUAL AWARD PROGRAM CELEBRATES THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF FIVE PHYSICIANS IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY JUDGED BY A PANEL OF PEERS AND SCHOLARS TO BE THE MOST EXEMPLARY IN THE PROGRAM’S CATEGORIES. THIS UNIQUE AWARD PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY ACCOUNTING AND CONSULTING FIRM CITRIN COOPERMAN, THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL, AND THE WESTCHESTER MEDICAL SOCIETY.

Open to nominations from the public, this is an opportunity to recognize those physicians who make an impact each and every day on people’s lives. NOMINATIONS will be open from now until September 17. To nominate please visit westfaironline.com for instructions and nomination forms or call Holly DeBartolo at (914) 358-0743. 16 September 1, 2014 • WCBJ

of a physician who has provided exceptional leadership in the form of advocacy on behalf of the medical profession at the local, state, or national level.

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FACTS& FIGURES BANKRUPTCIES WHITE PLAINS Realty Equities Goshen L.L.C. 1025 Westchester Ave., White Plains 10604. Chapter 11, voluntary. Attorneys: Donald W. Clarke and Leonard C. Walczyak. Filed: Aug. 22. Case no. 14-23-199-rdd.

COURT CASES Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Geneva Alexander. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 25. Case no. 7:14-cv-06870-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Cherie Allen. Action: Diversity-personal injury. Attorneys: Mitchell G. Allen, Clinton L. Kelly, F. Dulin Kelly and Leila Watson. Filed: Aug. 22. Case no. 7:14-cv-06850-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Megan Barker. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 26. Case no. 7:14-cv-06889-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Regina Bearyman. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 25. Case no. 7:14-cv-06871-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Angela Benson and Jonathan Doyle Jr. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Jeffrey D. Guerriero and Douglas Robert Plymate. Filed: Aug. 25. Case no. 7:14-cv-06869-CS.

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

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Mikaela Berry. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Lina B. Melidonian, Marco B. Mercaldo, Ronald D. Mercaldo and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 20. Case no. 7:14-cv-06753-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Ashley Beverly. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 25. Case no. 7:14-cv-06872-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Yolanda Blue. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 25. Case no. 7:14-cv-06873-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Rebecca Burton. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorney: L. Leonard Lundy. Filed: Aug. 20. Case no. 7:14-cv-06752-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Tammy Calamari. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 25. Case no. 7:14-cv-06874-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Brittany Casey. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 22. Case no. 7:14-cv-06826-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Ashley Cochran. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Lina Melidonian, Alberto R. Nestico and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 22. Case no. 7:14-cv-06847-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Athena Condich. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug 25. Case no. 7:14-cv-06875-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Katey Daughtery. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Lina Melidonian, W. Bryan Smith, Paul D. Stevens and James M. Doran, Jr. Filed: Aug. 22. Case no. 7:14-cv-06829-CS.

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Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Jillian Depaola. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 25. Case no. 7:14-cv-06876-CS.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Sabrina Minor. Action: Diversity-personal injury. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 20. Case no. 7:14-cv-06616-CS.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Veronica Soto. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Tony M. Diab. Filed: Aug. 26. Case no. 7:14-cv-06886-CS.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Elizabeth Derouen. Action: Diversity-personal injury. Attorneys: Timothy J. Becker, Rolf Fiebiger and Michael K. Johnson. Filed: Aug. 22. Case no. 7:14-cv-06811-CS.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Kristy Mowell. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorney: Robert Keith Jenner. Filed: Aug. 22. Case no. 7:14-cv-06799-CS.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Alyssa Stoffer. Action: Diversity-personal injury. Attorneys: Timothy J. Becker, Rolf Fiebiger and Michael K. Johnson. Filed: Aug. 22. Case no. 7:14-cv06802-CS.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Carol Erwin. Action: Personal injury. Attorney: L. Leonard Lundy. Filed: Aug. 22. Case no. 7:14-cv-06848-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Emily Gaines. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 25. Case no. 7:14-cv-06877-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Leslie Gillis. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 25. Case no. 7:14-cv-06878-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Brooke Horn. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorney: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 25. Case no. 7:14-cv-06879-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Cortney Jameson. Action: Diversity-personal injury. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Lina B. Melidonian, Marco B. Mercaldo, Ronald D. Mercaldo and Paul D. Stevens. Filed Aug. 20. Case no. 7:14-cv-06749-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Candence Johnson. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorney: Martin Daniel Crump. Filed: Aug. 20. Case no. 7:14-cv-06757-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Ashley Lowder. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Nicole Mattox. Action: Diversity-personal injury. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 20. Case no. 7:14-cv-06615-CS.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Barbara Myers. Action: Diversity-personal injury. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 20. Case no. 7:14-cv-06617-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Amberlee Price. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorney: Kimberly R. Wilson. Filed: Aug. 20. Case no. 7:14-cv-06747-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Latoya Redo. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorney: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 25. Case no. 7:14-cv-06881-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Michelle Reisner. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed Aug. 25. Case no. 7:14-cv-06882-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Tory Rogers. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 25. Case no. 7:14-cv-06883-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Geneva Scott. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 26. Case no. 7:14-cv-06884-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Alyxe Smith. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 26. Case no. 7:14-cv-06885-CS.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Megan Strong. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorney: Clinton B. Fisher. Filed: Aug. 22. Case no. 7:14-cv-06822-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Misty Turner. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 26. Case no. 7:14-cv-06887-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Arlene Vasquez. Action: Diversity-personal injury. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 20. Case no. 7:14-cv-06618-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Chertrice Waller. Action: Diversity-personal injury. Attorneys: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 20. Case no. 7:14-cv-06619-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Alisha Wooten. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorney: Brian S. Kabateck, Richard L. Kellner, Lina Berjouhi Melidonian and Paul D. Stevens. Filed: Aug. 26. Case no. 7:14-cv-06888-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Jessica Young. Action: Diversity-product liability. Attorney: Brian A. Goldstein. Filed: Aug. 22. Case no. 7:14-cv-06794-CS. Curti’s Landscaping Inc. et al. Filed by Thomas E. Perez. Action: Denial of overtime compensation. Attorney: Evan Reid Barouh. Filed: Aug. 22. Case no. 7:14-cv-06791-NSR. Dimo Construction Corp. Filed by the trustees of the District Council 9 Painting Industry Insurance and Annuity Funds. Action: Labor Management Relations Act of 1947. Attorney: Dana Lynne Henke. Filed: Aug. 26. Case no. 7:14-cv-06929-NSR.

DEEDS Above $1 million 16 Sarles L.L.C., Armonk. Seller: Gilead Construction Inc., Armonk. Property: 16 Sarles St., North Castle. Amount: $2.9 million. Filed Aug. 25. Beaubeu L.L.C., Mount Kisco. Seller: Del Brand, Bedford. Property: 64 Oliver Road, Bedford. Amount: $1 million. Filed Aug. 21. Brightview Tarrytown L.L.C., Baltimore, Md. Seller: Viewpoint Realty Corp., Tarrytown. Property: 191 White Plains Road, Greenburgh. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed Aug. 22. East Sanford Realty L.L.C., Bronx. Seller: 120 East Sanford Associates L.L.C., Brooklyn. Property: 120 E. Sandford Blvd., Mount Vernon. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Aug. 21. Elk Homes Partners II L.P., Rye. Seller: Heidi Andersen, et al, Scarsdale. Property: 96 Garden Road, Scarsdale. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Aug. 21. Luxhaus Design Group L.L.C., White Plains. Seller: Robert M. Schulman, Irvington. Property: 4 Riverview Court, Greenburgh. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Aug. 25. National Residential Nominee Services Inc., Eden Prairie, Minn. Seller: David L. Yale, Armonk. Property: 18 Fawn Lane, North Castle. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Aug. 25. Plitnick Real Estate Corp., Dobbs Ferry. Seller: Tarricone Realty L.L.C., Dobbs Ferry. Property: 59 Main St., Greenburgh. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Aug. 22.

Below $1 million 141 Park Avenue L.L.C., White Plains. Seller: Albion J. Fitzgerald, et al, Harrison. Property: 141 Park Ave., Harrison. Amount: $595,000. Filed Aug. 20. 156 Webster L.L.C., Eastchester. Seller: Roan Realty L.L.C., Mahopac. Property: 156 Webster Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $70,000. Filed Aug. 25. 505 Fifth Avenue Properties L.L.C., Pelham. Seller: George A. Cianflone Jr., et al, Pelham. Property: 505 Fifth Ave., Pelham. Amount: $202,500. Filed Aug. 21. Elk Homes Partners II L.P., Rye. Seller: Jared Small, Rye. Property: 15 Dearborn Ave., Rye. Amount: $750,000. Filed Aug. 25.

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NEWSMAKERS [PLUS AWARDS AND EVENTS] CNR NAMES ROBERTS VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

DIAMOND PROPERTIES RECEIVES GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATE DIAMOND PROPERTIES of Mount Kisco received green business certification through Westchester Green Business-Certified, a program launched by Westchester County and The Business Council of Westchester. From recycled paper products and solar panels to green cleaning products and electric cars, Diamond Properties made advances toward building more sustainable office spaces. Among other achievements that led to its certification, the business has implemented a comprehensive waste management program that includes tenant and custodial

BETTY ROBERTS is the new vice president for finance and administration at THE COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE. Roberts brings more than three decades experience in overseeing operations within collegiate environments, with particular experience in information technology, sustainability, finance, senior management and organizational development, to this

newly created position at the college. Most recently, she served as chief operating officer at Alcorn State University of Mississippi, where she managed eight direct reports and a $97 million budget, while overseeing operations from student life to human resources and facilities to financial services. Roberts holds a Ph.D. in higher and

adult education and an Ed.S. in higher and adult education from the University of Missouri-Columbia, an M.Ed. in elementary education from the University of Louisville, a B.A. in English/ secondary education from Tusculum College, an A.A. in liberal arts from Cazenovia College for Women, and a Certificate in Financial Management from Cornell University.

FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM RECEIVES AWARD MY SECOND HOME, FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER INC.’s (FSW) social model adult day and intergenerational program in Mount Kisco, has been selected by the National Adult Day Services Association for a 2014 Outstanding Adult Day Center Award. In the letter announcing the award, the association noted that My Second Home’s staff deserves to be recognized for their “expertise, experience, innovation, creativity, kindness and compassion.” RINA BELLAMY, director of My Second Home, and SUSAN B. WAYNE, FSW president and CEO, will be on hand to receive the award at the association’s annual conference Oct.11

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in Charlotte, N.C. Developed by FSW in 1998, My Second Home addresses the needs of the burgeoning population of older adults in Westchester County. Housed in the same building as the Mount Kisco Child Care Center, My Second Home provides a homelike environment where older adults can continue to find meaning and dignity in their daily lives through stimulating activities, wellness programs, personal care, excellent nutrition and “living room-to-living room” transportation. What sets it apart from other programs is its intergenerational component, which brings children from the Mount Kisco Child

Care Center and adults together on a daily basis to share in activities and forge relationships that promote mutual understanding. “We are thrilled to receive this award,” Wayne said, “not only for the recognition that Rina and her team at My Second Home so rightly deserve, but because it reinforces our decision to bring this tremendously successful model to White Plains.” Wayne is referring to the Lanza Family Center for All Ages, a new multigenerational site that FSW is developing on North Broadway in White Plains. The center is under construction and scheduled to begin operations early in 2015.

training as well as partnerships to collect electronic waste and other hazardous items. “It is such an honor to receive this certification as it depended on everyone in our office coming together to work toward a common goal, a greater cause that would benefit our community and set an example for tenants across our portfolio,” CEO Jim Diamond said. “Not only was this a fun and challenging process within our company, but it helped us to make connections and learn the best practices of other companies throughout the Westchester County business community.”

SUNTRUST NAMES CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER SUNTRUST BANKS INC. has announced that Westchester resident SUSAN SOMERSILLE JOHNSON has joined the Atlanta-based company as executive vice president and chief marketing officer. She will oversee the company’s brand strategy and marketing operations, reporting to CEO William H. Rogers Jr. Johnson was most recently vice president of Global Marketing for NCR Corp. and previously served as global head of customer marketing for Nokia. Prior to that, she held leadership roles in a number of technology organizations. “Susan has a proven track record of building brands by enhancing the client experience,” Rogers said. “She brings broad industry and marketing experience ranging from retail and communications to technology and financial services.” While at NCR, Johnson led the marketing effort to revitalize and re-

position the brand as it transformed to a modern software-driven tech company. At Nokia, she developed and deployed targeted initiatives that drove customer demand and set record levels of performance. Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering sciences from Harvard University and an MBA in finance from The Wharton School.

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HITACHI AWARDS GUIDING EYES GRANT

that college and assists in the student’s acclimation to the new surroundings. Together, the student and Guiding Eyes dog learn essential routes to the student’s daily schedule — from the dormitory to classrooms, dining halls, the student union and campus transportation. “While visiting Guiding Eyes I had the opportunity to learn about the organization’s work and see firsthand the difference guide dogs make

in people’s lives,” said PETER KNIGHT, Hitachi Metals’ director of human resources. “It’s very gratifying to know Hitachi Metals America, is able to help Guiding Eyes fulfill its mission.” Yorktown-based Guiding Eyes for the Blind provides guide dogs, professional training and follow-up support services to blind and visually impaired individuals around the world at no cost to them, depending solely on contributions to fulfill its mission.

HOULIHAN LAWRENCE ADDS TO ITS SCARSDALE OFFICE YULRI “JULIE” LEE and TIANYING XU have joined the Scarsdale office of HOULIHAN LAWRENCE as licensed salespeople. “Julie and Tianying are both dedicated and enthusiastic agents with diverse skill sets and strong passions for helping clients to navigate the complex process of buying or selling a home,” said Chris Meyers, managing principal of Houlihan Lawrence. “We are pleased to welcome them to the team.”

Lee had previously worked at LG Electronics USA Inc., where she was a training manager responsible for its overall capability of building, improving productivity of LG employees and spearheading training and development programs. Lee received her bachelor’s degree from Tufts University and studied counseling psychology at Columbia University. Lee resides in Hartsdale with her family. With a strong background in

civil engineering, Xu received her bachelor’s degree from Xi’an Technological University in China, and a master’s degree in business and management from Northumbria University in the United Kingdom. Prior to joining Houlihan Lawrence, Xu was an estimator at Can Trust GC Construction Co. in Canada, where she was responsible for takeoff and pricing of projects. Xu resides in Scarsdale with her family.

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GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND has received a $10,000 grant from HITACHI METALS AMERICA LTD.’s local Community Action Committee. The grant will support the nonprofit’s Sights on College program, a training curriculum specifically for adolescents who are blind or visually impaired. The program offers specialized training on college campuses. When the student arrives at his or her college, a Guiding Eyes instructor travels to

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From left, Sue Dishart, Guiding Eyes vice president, marketing and development with Heeling Autism service dog in training Belinda; Robert Joel, Hitachi senior internal auditor and CAC treasurer; Laura Alexander, Hitachi human resources supervisor and CAC chairwoman Doris Ruth Barton; Stewart Barton, Hitachi application supervisor and CAC secretary; Jean Gallagher, Hitachi retiree; Peter Knight, Hitachi human resources director; and Tom Panek, Guiding Eyes CEO with guide dog Gus.

CHAMPIONS OF HOPE ART AUCTION to benefit The Preservation Company Inc. of Peekskill, which seeks to increase access to housing for low- and moderate-income families will host a reception and auction of artwork from 5 to 7 p.m. at ArtsWestchester Main Gallery, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., in White Plains. The auction will follow a weeklong exhibition of the work. The Building Hope Art Collection on display consists of work donated by international and local artists, many of whom have been recipients of the very housing support that The Preservation Company provides. To attend, respond to Erika O. Nwogu by Sept. 2 at eonwogu@hrhcare.org or 917-734-8929.

WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL is hosting its first Drive for a Cure benefit golf outing and dinner reception at the Pelham Country Club in Pelham. The benefit will raise funds for the hospital’s cancer program. The golf event begins at 11 a.m. with registration and lunch buffet, followed by a 12:30 p.m. shotgun play and a dinner reception (including open bar, buffet, silent auction and raffle prizes) at 6 p.m. Individual tickets, which include golf and the dinner reception, are $500; tickets for the dinner reception alone are $150. To register, call Rebecca Schmidt in the hospital’s development department at 914-681-2478 or email rschmidt1@wphospital.org or online at givetowphospital.org/form.

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FACTS & FIGURES Fannie Mae. Seller: Barry R. Fertel, New Rochelle. Property: 258 Saw Mill River Road, New Castle. Amount: $456,009. Filed Aug. 20.

CRD Analytics L.L.C., Poughkeepsie. $10,183 in favor of Data Designs Consulting Inc., Katonah. Filed Aug. 19.

HSQB Inc., New York City. Seller: Kathy Lee, Tenafly, N.J. Property: 50 N. Central Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $370,000. Filed Aug. 25.

Renaissance Project Inc., Elmsford. $930 in favor of Robison Energy L.L.C., Elmsford. Filed Aug. 20.

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Seller: Michele Bermel, Chappaqua. Property: 84 Woodland Road, Pleasantville 10570. Amount: $683,574. Filed Aug. 21.

Steiner Foods Inc., New Rochelle. $1,633 in favor of Boston Fruit Slice and Confectionary, Lawrence, Mass. Filed Aug. 21.

MM Homes Land Development of PA L.L.C., Harriman. Seller: Gary E. Brennan, Delray Beach, Fla. Property: 103-105 Alexander Ave., White Plains. Amount: $145,000. Filed Aug. 22. Roan Realty L.L.C., Mahopac. Seller: Lanesville House Estates Inc., Lanesville. Property: 156 Webster Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $160,000. Filed Aug. 25. Sun West Mortgage Inc., Cerritos, Calif. Seller: Dennis E. Krolian, White Plains. Property: 182 Pembrook Drive, Yonkers. Amount: $523,547. Filed Aug. 25. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Kenneth J. Finger, White Plains. Property: 199 Brookside Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $811,131. Filed Aug. 22. VMB Capital Group L.L.C., Yorktown Heights. Seller: Vincent Cascio, et al, Port Chester. Property: 480 W. William St., Rye. Amount: $365,000. Filed Aug. 22.

JUDGMENTS 147 Bradley Rd Corp., Armonk. $1.3 in favor of 305 Clayton Corp., Scarsdale. Filed Aug. 18. 3Imo Realty Corp., Mamaroneck. $15,064 in favor of Otis Elevator Co., Farmington, Conn. Filed Aug. 21. Angela G Inc., Rye. $11,736 in favor of Elanis Inc., New York City. Filed Aug. 21. Apulia II L.L.C., Mamaroneck. $20,025 in favor of Andrew Adams Inc., Scarsdale. Filed Aug. 21. Capital Waste Services Corp., Yonkers. $8,495 in favor of Sam Dahdal Inc., Yonkers. Filed Aug. 18. Child Care Center L.L.C., Briarcliff. $40,000 in favor of STP Briarcliff, White Plains. Filed Aug. 21. Cortlandt Plaza and Liquors Inc., Mohegan Lake. $6,512 in favor of Frederick Wildman and Sons Ltd., New York City. Filed Aug. 18.

Surf of New Rochelle Inc., New Rochelle. $28,214 in favor of M. Slavin and Sons Ltd., Bronx. Filed Aug. 19.

LIS PENDENS The following ﬁlings indicated a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may aﬀect the title to the property listed. 119 Properties L.L.C., et al. Filed by Capital One N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $125,000 affecting property located at 130 Rinico Nelson Blvd., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed Jan. 30. Anderson, Kimicho, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $548,000 affecting property located at 109 S. 12th Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed Feb. 3. Barbosa, Luis A., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $415,000 affecting property located at 16 State St., New Rochelle 10801. Filed Jan. 30. Bassaragh, Glenville, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $343,464 affecting property located at 649 S. Eighth Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed Jan. 30. Brennan, Domenica J., individually and as executrix of the estate of Harold Brennan, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $374,000 affecting property located at 3501 James St., Shrub Oak 10588. Filed Feb. 3. Corrado, Alda, et al. Filed by FV-1 Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $135,000 affecting property located at 278 Washington Ave., Pleasantville 10570. Filed Jan. 31. David, Erica, et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $250,000 affecting property located at 225-227 Union Ave., Mount Vernon. Filed Feb. 3.

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Depietro, John, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $430,000 affecting property located at 123 Lockwood Ave., Bronxville 10708. Filed Feb. 3.

Hyra, Marek, et al. Filed by Goshen Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 56 Ruth Road, Cortlandt Manor 10567. Filed Feb. 3.

Rainey, Marvise, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $380,000 affecting property located at 609 Depew St., Peekskill 10566. Filed Feb. 3.

Dezfulian, Kevin Kourosh, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $386,500 affecting property located at 18 Stanwood Road, Mount Kisco 10549. Filed Jan. 30.

Kolasinac, Mevljuda, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $337,500 affecting property located at 25 Byrd Place, Yonkers 10710. Filed Feb. 3.

Rosa, Gladys, et al. Filed by Lasalle Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $255,100 affecting property located at 1 Mackellar Court, Peekskill 10566. Filed Feb. 3.

Merino, Gaspar, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $448,000 affecting property located at 28 Upland Ave., White Plains 10604. Filed Feb. 3.

Sanchez, Efrain, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $621,600 affecting property located at 31 Odell Ave., White Plains 10606. Filed Jan. 31.

Mezentseva, Nadejda, et al. Filed by Caliber Home Loans Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $218,250 affecting property located at 124 Overlook Ave., Peekskill. Filed Feb. 3.

Sands, Sheila, et al. Filed by Columbia Home Loans L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $239,000 affecting property located at 66B Oregon Ave., Bronxville 10708. Filed Jan. 31.

Mitchell-Listwan, Heather, on behalf of the estate of the late Marguerite Aumann, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $892,500 affecting property located at 41 Crestwood Ave., Tuckahoe 10707. Filed Jan. 30.

Santiago, Dora, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $240,000 affecting property located at 217 N. Sixth Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed Jan. 30.

Espichan, Pedro, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $505,000 affecting property located at 569 Locust Ave., Port Chester 10573. Filed Jan. 31. Fenyo, Michael J., et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $300,000 affecting property located at 82 Moseman Road, Yorktown Heights. Filed Jan. 30. Feola, Elisa, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $417,000 affecting property located at 5 Friars Close, Bedford Hills 10507. Filed Jan. 31. Garcia, Rodrigo, et al. Filed by New York Community Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $444,000 affecting property located at 13 Andrew Place, Eastchester 10709. Filed Jan. 31. German. Lorraine, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $206,115 affecting property located at 108 S. 12th Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed Jan. 31. Giakoumas, Constantine, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $500,000 affecting property located at 15 Gramercy Place, New Rochelle 10801. Filed Jan. 31. Graham, Charles L., et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $515,000 affecting property located at 20 Lark Ave., White Plains. Filed Jan. 31. He, Enhua, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $310,000 affecting property located at 13 Sand St., Millwood 10546. Filed Jan. 31. Hutchins, Sidney, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $471,415 affecting property located at 111 N. Fulton Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed Jan. 30.

Moonemalle, Sephora, et al. Filed by Everbank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $384,800 affecting property located at 24 S. Mortimer Ave., Elmsford. Filed Jan. 31. Morales, Angel, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $507,200 affecting property located at 44 Riverdale Ave., White Plains 10607. Filed Feb. 3. Patnett, Andre R., et al. Filed by the State of New York Mortgage Agency. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $227,950 affecting property located at 10-04 Briarcliff Drive South, Ossining 10562. Filed Jan. 31. Pena, Sonia, et al. Filed by the State of New York Mortgage Agency. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $255,000 affecting property located at 5 Minerva Place, Unit 2B, White Plains 10601. Filed Jan. 30. Public administrator of Westchester County as administrator of the estate of Celia E. Wilkinson, et al. Filed by OneWest Bank F.S.B. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $715,000 affecting property located at 2 Baylis Court, Tarrytown 10591. Filed Feb. 3.

Sapara-Grant, Leone, et al. Filed by Accredited Home Lenders Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $450,000 affecting property located at 71 Greenwood Lane, White Plains 1607. Filed Jan. 31. Schiller, Alan, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $495,000 affecting property located at 163 Hanson Lane, New Rochelle 10804. Filed Jan. 31. Taveras, Alexander, et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $485,336 affecting property located at 12 George Place, Mount Vernon. Filed Jan. 30. Unknown heirs of the estate of Gloria Elgarten, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage L.LC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $938,250 affecting property located at 46 Saxon Way, New Rochelle 10804. Filed Jan. 30. Villanueva, Julio, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $427,500 affecting property located at 23 Linden St., Yonkers 10701. Filed Jan. 31. Zhuzhingo, Manuela, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $369,000 affecting property located at 27 Welcher Ave., Peekskill 10566. Filed Feb. 3.

MECHANIC’S LIENS Edelstein, Bruce C., as owner. $15,686 as claimed by Peter C. Kurth Office of Architecture, Mount Kisco. Property: in Greenburgh. Filed Aug. 19. Mozartina Musical Arts Co., as owner. $21,032 as claimed by Doorware Inc. Property: in Greenburgh. Filed Aug. 19. MT V L.L.C., as owner. $5,703 as claimed by Advantage Wholesale Supply L.L.C., Brooklyn. Property: in Mount Vernon. Filed Aug. 18. Yancopoulos, George, as owner. $12,158 as claimed by ASA Stone and Mason Supply Inc., Putnam Valley. Property: in Yorktown. Filed Aug. 18.

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

Sole Proprietorships #Hashtagtees, 43 Forest Lake Drive, West Harrison 10604, c/o Milan Camby. Filed May 13. ACT Electric Group, P.O. Box 26, Mohegan Lake 10547, c/o Kevin J. Toohey. Filed May 13. ACT Now Limo II, 87 Shore View Drive, Apt. 2, Yonkers 10710, c/o Gus Getsos. Filed May 13. ACT Now Limousine Enterprise, P.O. Box 26, Mohegan Lake 10547, c/o Kevin J. Toohey. Filed May 13. Cherish Forever Jewelry, 10 Nosband Ave., No. 2C, White Plains 10605, c/o Evette Cherish Lubrano. Filed May 10. Clockwork Records, 6 Spring St., Hastings-on-Hudson 10706, c/o Ana Lorenzo. Filed May 10. D.S.G. Scrap Metal, 2501 Field St., Cortlandt Manor 10567, c/o Douglas Gordineer. Filed May 13. Embellished Hair by Lex B., 35 Snowden Ave., 5J, Ossining 10562, c/o Alexis Barbour. Filed May 13. Getting IT Done, 355 Old Tarrytown Road, Unit 307, White Plains 10603, c/o Brian Schnapper. Filed May 10. Hollatz Law Group, 81 Pondfield Road, Suite D245, Bronxville 10708, c/o Steve Hollatz. Filed May 10.

FACTS & FIGURES Jaminai, 172 Colabaugh Pond Road, Croton-on-Hudson 10520, c/o Joella A. Cannon. Filed May 13. Lori Damato Massage and Intuitive Healing, 9 Mohawk Road, Ossining 10562, c/o Lori M. Damato. Filed May 13. Mav Solutions, 215 Brookside Ave., Mount Vernon 10553, c/o Rashaud Senior. Filed May 13. MI Design, 4 Tall Tree Lane, Pleasantville 10570, c/o Mikhail Ioffe. Filed May 13. Ossining Nail Salon, 69 Croton Ave., Ossining 10562, c/o Jing Fang Zheng. Filed May 10. Petite Niche, 12 James Court, Port Chester 10573, c/o Linda M. Coven. Filed May 10. Sandro Gorospe, 4 Elm St., Second floor, New Rochelle 10805, c/o Sandro Gorospe. Filed May 13. Unique Hair Clinic and Barber Shop, 266 W. First St., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Carmen Hall. Filed May 10.

PATENTS The following patents were issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Oﬃce in Washington, D.C. Audio feedback for command line interface commands. Patent no. 8,819,706 issued to Dale H. Anderson, Tucson, Ariz.; Paul A. Jennas, II, Tucson, Ariz.; Jason L. Peipelman, Vail, Ariz.; and Matthew J. Ward, Vail, Ariz. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Automatic generation of user account policies based on conﬁguration management database information. Patent no. 8,819,771 issued to Ana C. Biazetti, Cary, N.C.; and Jeffrey T. Robke, Apex, N.C. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Implementing conductive microcapsule rupture to generate a tamper event for data theft prevention. Patent no. 8,819,842 issued to Dylan J. Boday, Tucson, Ariz.; Joseph Kuczynski, Rochester, Minn.; Jason T. Wertz, Wappingers Falls; and Jing Zhang, Poughkeepsie. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Logical partition defragmentation within a data processing system. Patent no. 8,819,693 issued to Anis M. Abdul, Austin, Texas; Nicholas E. Bofferding, Austin, Texas; Ajay K. Mahajan, Austin, Texas; and Rashmi Narasimhan, Roundrock, Texas. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Multi-image migration system and method. Patent no. 8,819,672 issued to Nikolai A. Joukov, Thornwood; and Birgit M. Pfitzmann, Valhalla. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Securing asynchronous client server transactions. Patent no. 8,819,787 issued to Steven A Bade, Sharon Springs; Harold Moss, Danvers, Mass.; and Mary Ellen Zurko, Groton, Mass. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Security capability reference model for goal-based gap analysis. Patent no. 8,819,820 issued to Ivan Matthew Milman, Austin, Texas; Martin Oberhofer, Boeblingen, Del.; Sushain Pandit, Austin, Texas; and Calvin Stacy Powers, Durham, N.C. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Simultaneous compiler binary optimizations. Patent no. 8,819,654 issued to Nathan Fontenot, Georgetown, Texas; Michael Thomas Strosaker, Austin, Texas; and Joel Howard Schopp, Austin, Texas. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. System for reducing data transfer latency to a global queue by generating bit mask to identify selected processing nodes/units in multinode data processing system. Patent no. 8,819,690 issued to Benjamin G. Alexander, Austin, Texas; Gregory H. Bellows, Austin, Texas; Joaquin Madruga, Austin, Texas; and Barry L. Minor, Austin, Texas. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Virtual machine data structures corresponding to nested virtualization levels. Patent no. 8,819,677 issued to Michael D. Day, II, Cary, N.C.; Anthony N. Liguori, Austin, Texas; Ryan A. Harper, Austin, Texas; and John M. Borkenhagen, Rochester, Minn. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

HUDSON VALLEY BUILDING LOANS Above $1 million Hornrock Properties Woodbury L.L.C., Paramus, N.J., as owner. Lender: TD Bank N.A., Ramsey, N.J. Property: in Woodbury. Amount: $5.7 million. Filed Aug. 22.

Below $1 million Andersen, Michael, et al, Warwick, as owner. Lender: Hometown Bank of the Hudson Valley, Walden. Property: 2 Hidden Hills Court, Warwick 10990. Amount: $270,000. Filed Aug. 25. Lanwin Forest Ridge L.L.C., Cornwall-on-Hudson, as owner. Lender: Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association, Wallkill. Property: 11 Copper Rock Road, Walden. Amount: $341,471. Filed Aug. 19. Wilson, Thomas Angus Glover, et al, New York City, as owner. Lender: Ulster Savings Bank, Kingston. Property: 180 Schwenk Drive, Kingston 12401. Amount: $301,000. Filed Aug. 19.

DEEDS Above $1 million Hornrock Properties Woodbury L.L.C., Paramus, N.J. Seller: Woodbury Suburban Estate Corp., et al, Pearl River. Property: in Woodbury. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Aug. 22. Putnam Acquisition I L.L.C., Croton-on-Hudson. Seller: 404 Ludingtonville Associates L.L.C., Kent. Property: 404 Ludingtonville Road, Kent. Amount: $4.8 million. Filed Aug. 13. WCP BL L.L.C. Seller: Carl Grabala, et al, Poughkeepsie. Property: in North East. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed Aug. 19.

Below $1 million 11 Prag Unit 202 L.L.C., Monroe. Seller: 8 Carter Lane L.L.C., Monroe. Property: 11 Prag Blvd., Unit 202, Monroe. Amount: $310,000. Filed Aug. 22.

11 Prag Unit 203 L.L.C., Monroe. Seller: 8 Carter Lane L.L.C., Monroe. Property: 11 Prag Blvd., Unit 203, Monroe. Amount: $310,000. Filed Aug. 22.

CC Heights L.L.C., Far Rockaway. Seller: Margarita Asayag, Tappan. Property: 61 Spook Hole Road, Wawarsing. Amount: $40,000. Filed Aug. 19.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: William Tucker, et al, New Windsor. Property: 512 Balmoral Circle, New Windsor 12553. Amount: $288,273. Filed Aug. 25.

11 Prag Unit 302 L.L.C., Monroe. Seller: 8 Carter Lane L.L.C., Monroe. Property: 11 Prag Blvd., Unit 302, Monroe. Amount: $215,000. Filed Aug. 22.

Countywide Contracting Inc., LaGrangeville. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon. Property: 15 Sedgewick Road, Poughkeepsie. Amount: $115,500. Filed Aug. 15.

Hollenbeck Pest Control L.L.C., New Windsor. Seller: C. Ash Holdings L.L.C., West Sarasota. Fla. Property: in New Windsor. Amount: $225,000. Filed Aug. 20.

177 Galley Hill Road L.L.C., Corona. Seller: Dominick Sommella Jr., Middletown. Property: in Deerpark. Amount: $70,000. Filed Aug. 19.

Crossroads Pool I Owner L.L.C., New York City. Seller: Valley Services Inc., Walden. Property: in Montgomery. Amount: $109,771. Filed Aug. 25.

Hudson Heritage Federal Credit Union, Middletown. Seller: Anna M. Kearney, Newburgh. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $166,000. Filed Aug. 22.

Crossroads Pool I Owner L.L.C., New York City. Seller: Valley Services Inc., Walden. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $107,150. Filed Aug. 25.

Hudson Valley Contracting Group Inc., New Hampton. Seller: Hudson Heritage Federal Credit Union, Middletown. Property: 350 Water St., Unit 4-8, Newburgh. Amount: $45,000. Filed Aug. 22.

18 Gretna Road L.L.C., Pleasant Valley. Seller: Gearhart Realty L.L.C., Red Hook. Property: 18 Gretna Road, Pleasant Valley 12569. Amount: $425,000. Filed Aug. 18. 180 Developers L.L.C., Ellenville. Seller: Joseph P. Stoeckeler Jr., Ellenville. Property: 17 Clifford St., Ellenville 12428. Amount: $26,000. Filed Aug. 19. 80-82 Broadway L.L.C., Germantown. Seller: Harriet E. Miller, Tivoli. Property: in Red Hook. Amount: $200,000. Filed Aug. 18. Action Capital Insurance Agency, Pleasant Valley. Seller: Karen Yvette, White Plains. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $111,000. Filed Aug. 15. Affordable Renters L.L.C., Walden. Seller: Joseph Ponessa, et al, Wallkill. Property: in Montgomery. Amount: $158,000. Filed Aug. 25. AuDo L.L.C., Poughkeepsie. Seller: Patrick E. Robinson, et al, Statesville, N.C. Property: 24 Oakwood Drive, Poughkeepsie. Amount: $94,000. Filed Aug. 20. Bank of America N.A. Seller: Maura A. Barrett, Poughkeepsie. Property: 68 Victoria Drive, Poughquag 12570. Amount: $642,000. Filed Aug. 20. Bank of America N.A. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon. Property: 22 Lake Ave., Middletown 10940. Amount: $41,074. Filed Aug. 22. Brookfield Relocation Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz. Seller: Kyle T. Pease, et al, Goshen. Property: 9 Arthur Place, Goshen 10924. Amount: $345,000. Filed Aug. 19. Brookfield Relocation Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz. Seller: Scott Eccles, et al, Monroe. Property: in Monroe. Amount: $475,000. Filed Aug. 25. CBR Properties Ltd., Saugerties. Seller: Edward N. Dina, Marlboro. Property: in Ulster. Amount: $60,000. Filed Aug. 21.

D. Breen Farms Ltd., Florida. Seller: Gurda Gardens Ltd., Goshen. Property: in Goshen. Amount: $410,000. Filed Aug. 25. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Michele L. Bermel, Chappaqua. Property: 25 Laurel Road, Jefferson Valley 10535. Amount: $89,034. Filed Aug. 12. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Robert G. Rafferty, Rye Brook. Property: 280 Lakeshore Drive, Brewster 10509. Amount: $413,394. Filed Aug. 7. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Roberto Calderin, et al, Highland. Property: 51 Redwood Drive, Highland Mills 10930. Amount: $178,500. Filed Aug. 19. DMS Consolidators Ltd., Somers. Seller: Del-Tra Holdings L.L.C., Wappingers Falls. Property: in Beacon. Amount: $675,000. Filed Aug. 15. Equity Homes of New York Inc., Port Jervis. Seller: Sonia Sgroi, Port Jervis. Property: in Wallkill. Amount: $50,000. Filed Aug. 25. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: Andrea Pawliczek, Montgomery. Property: 7 Plymouth Rock Court, Washingtonville 10992. Amount: $143,146. Filed Aug. 25. Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Judith L. Lubinsky, Campbell Hall. Property: 25 Fairways Drive, Middletown 10940. Amount: $299,706. Filed Aug. 19. Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Michele L. Bermel, Chappaqua. Property: 420 Nimham Road, Lake Carmel 10512. Amount: $558,630. Filed Aug. 6. Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Robert A. Cinque, et al, Carmel. Property: 45 Barger St., Putnam Valley 10579. Amount: $300,096. Filed Aug. 18.

J and R Aura L.L.C., Kingston. Seller: H.B. Pacific L.L.C., Kingston. Property: 337 Washington Ave., Kingston 12401. Amount: $250,000. Filed Aug. 21. LRS Property L.L.C., Monroe. Seller: 8 Carter Lane L.L.C., Monroe. Property: 11 Prag Blvd., Unit S003, Monroe. Amount: $85,000. Filed Aug. 22. LRS Property L.L.C., Monroe. Seller: 8 Carter Lane L.L.C., Monroe. Property: 11 Prag Blvd., Unit S0004, Monroe. Amount: $25,000. Filed Aug. 22. LRS Property L.L.C., Monroe. Seller: 8 Carter Lane L.L.C., Monroe. Property: 11 Prag Blvd., Unit 103, Monroe. Amount: $85,000. Filed Aug. 22. Meant to Be L.L.C., Rhinebeck. Seller: Rosemary Germano, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Rhinebeck. Amount: $210,500. Filed Aug. 15. Mt. Guardian Partners L.L.C., Irvington. Seller: Robert Vertes, et al, Brooklyn. Property: Mount Guardian, Woodstock. Amount: $140,000. Filed Aug. 19. Old Lucas Turnpike L.L.C., New York City. Seller: Harry Menz, et al, Kingston. Property: 297 Hidden Valley Road, Ulster. Amount: $230,000. Filed Aug. 19. Park Lane Equities L.L.C., Monroe. Seller: 8 Carter Lane L.L.C., Monroe. Property: 11 Prag Blvd., Unit 304, Monroe. Amount: $85,000. Filed Aug. 22. Peak Broadcasting of Fresno L.L.C., Greenwich, Conn. Seller: Cumulus Broadcasting L.L.C., Atlanta, Ga. Property: in Middletown and Wallkill. Amount: $174,600. Filed Aug. 25.

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FACTS & FIGURES PennyMac Corp., Moorpark, Calif. Seller: Laura A. Reynolds, et al, Stafford, Va. Property: 1333 Route 212, Saugerties. Amount: $184,896. Filed Aug. 19. Pensco Trust Co. Seller: Janice Buckmaster, et al, Beaverton, Ore. Property: in Crawford. Amount: $159,913. Filed Aug. 22. PNC Bank. Seller: Ariana J. Antonelli, New Windsor. Property: 30 Chads Ford Lane, Newburgh 12550. Amount: $400,733. Filed Aug. 19. Prag Tree L.L.C., Brooklyn. Seller: 8 Carter Lane L.L.C., Monroe. Property: 11 Prag Blvd., Unit 303, Monroe. Amount: $85,000. Filed Aug. 22. Putnam Acquisitions II L.L.C., Croton-on-Hudson. Seller: Leslie Kaye, Wanaque, N.J. Property: Ludingtonville Road, Kent. Amount: $150,000. Filed Aug. 13. Rejuvenate Properties L.L.C., Gardiner. Seller: Carolyn DuPilka, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $51,000. Filed Aug. 18.

WCP Block 2 L.L.C., Kiawah Island, S.C. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Property: 7 Plymouth Rock Court, Washingtonville 10992. Amount: $155,620. Filed Aug. 25. WCP Block 2 L.L.C., New York City. Seller: Fannie Mae. Property: 4 Hillside Terrace, Monroe 10950. Amount: $145,580. Filed Aug. 25. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Sharon M. Faulkner, Poughkeepsie. Property: 112 Walnut Drive, Pawling 12564. Amount: $299,000. Filed Aug. 20. WP3 L.L.C., Nanuet. Seller: Hornrock Properties Woodbury L.L.C., Paramus, N.J. Property: 6 Smithfield Spur, Woodbury. Amount: $110,000. Filed Aug. 22. Yeung Home and Properties L.L.C., Poughkeepsie. Seller: Champion Properties Inc., Hyde Park. Property: in Hyde Park. Amount: $150,000. Filed Aug. 20.

JUDGMENTS

RTW Properties L.L.C., Lockport. Seller: Bernard A. Morris, et al, Wallkill. Property: in Montgomery. Amount: $290,000. Filed Aug. 20.

2V Realty Corp., Monroe. $212 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 16.

SAFC Pessy L.L.C., Monroe. Seller: 8 Carter Lane L.L.C., Monroe. Property: 11 Prag Blvd., Unit 204, Monroe. Amount: $85,000. Filed Aug. 22.

A Class 1-S Transportation Corp., Middletown. $1,784 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed June 16.

Sata L.L.C., Brewster. Seller: The city of Newburgh. Property: 194 Lander St., Newburgh. Amount: $22,735. Filed Aug. 20. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of Washington D.C. Seller: Anne Penachio, White Plains. Property: 4 Chappaqua Road, Kent 10512. Amount: $92,400. Filed Aug. 8.

Abraham Schwartz Insurance Brokerage Inc., Monroe. $580 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 19. Ali’s Deli Grocery Store, Newburgh. $1,387 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 19.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Seller: Carla S. Wise, Goshen. Property: 34 Darin Road, Warwick 10990. Amount: $153,913. Filed Aug. 25.

Arlene and Toms Place, Port Jervis. $5,809 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 16.

Sharei Simcha Corp., Monroe. Seller: Tristar Condominiums Corp, Brooklyn. Property: in Monroe. Amount: $80,000. Filed Aug. 22.

Blooming Grove Operating Company Inc., Washingtonville. $537 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 19.

State of New York Mortgage Agency, New York City. Seller: Andrea D. Pawliczek, Montgomery. Property: 1626 Route 209, Deepark 12785. Amount: $100,862. Filed Aug. 25.

Builders Select Corp., d.b.a. Deck Select, Monroe. $991 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed June 16.

The Bank of New York Mellon. Seller: Timothy J. Condon, et al, Poughkeepsie. Property: 15 Sedgewick Road, Poughkeepsie 12603. Amount: $187,000. Filed Aug. 15.

Catskill Mountain Glass and Mirror Inc., Kingston. $40,894 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Aug. 20.

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CM Mechanical of Orange County Inc., Chester. $6,870 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed June 20.

MDS HVAC-R Inc., Newburgh. $4,015 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed June 20.

Tri-Star Transport Corp., Middletown. $6,341 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed June 20.

Conklin Services and Construction Inc., Newburgh. $41,836 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed June 20.

Mina’s Kitchen 01 Corp., Monroe. $2,288 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 19.

Troy’s Deli and Pizzeria Inc., Kerhonkson. $1,682 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Aug. 20.

Everything Grows Childcare and Learning Center at Middletown L.L.C., Middletown. $574 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed June 20. Executive Building Development NYC L.L.C., Greenwood Lake. $278 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed June 20. Five Corners Automotive L.L.C., Middletown. $968 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 19. Foam Rite Spray Inc., d.b.a. Drip Drop Waterprooﬁng, Monroe. $1,469 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed June 20. HBSD Equities Inc., Monroe. $306 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed June 16.

Montgomery Montessori School Inc., Montgomery. $176 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 19. Mucha Art, Chester. $1,076 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 19. New York Military Academy, Cornwall-on-Hudson. $14,555 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed June 16. Optimum Health and Maintenance Inc., d.b.a. Whole Foods for Pets, Warwick. $892 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 19. Papeleria Services Inc., d.b.a. Ofﬁce Help, Newburgh. $368 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed June 20. Pinpoint Digital Media Inc., Monroe. $222 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 19.

HJ Installations L.L.C., Chester. $200 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 19.

R. Foster Contracting Corp., Warwick. $209 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 19.

Hudson Valley Nursery and Outdoor Living Center Inc., New Hampton. $30,808 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 19.

Selah Used Cars, Newburgh. $4,500 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 16.

Jay’s Market Inc., d.b.a. Jay’s Deli, Highland Mills. $113,176 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 19. Lake Lovers L.L.C., New Paltz. $1,593 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Aug. 20. Marlboro Convenience Store Inc., d.b.a. Marlboro Country Market, Marlboro. $102,577 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Aug. 20.

Source 2 Source Inc., Newburgh. $157 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 19. Sugarloaf Koi Inc., Campbell Hall. $1,517 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 19. Taylor Tile Company Inc., Middletown. $536 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 16. TC Landscaping, New Windsor. $821 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 19.

Warren Towers Management Inc., Mountainville. $405 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 16. White Water Willie’s Sales and Rentals Inc., Cuddebackvile. $624 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 20. Woong Lee Corp., Middletown. $100 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed June 16.

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

Brattoya, Arne, et al. Filed by HSBC Mortgage Corporation USA. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $169,250 affecting property located at 66 Western Ave., Marlborough 12542. Filed Aug. 21. Burns-Rankin, Beverly, et al. Filed by Fifth Third Mortgage Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $216,000 affecting property located at 43 Brewster Drive, Middletown 10940. Filed March 13. Burns, Brian, et al. Filed by JMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $292,000 affecting property located at 367 Museum Village, Monroe 10950. Filed March 14. Cardinale, Patrick A. Sr., et al. Filed by JPMC Specialty Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $255,800 affecting property located at 2285 New Hackensack Road, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Aug. 20. Chen, John, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $606,600 affecting property located at 85 York Road South, Bloominburg 12721. Filed March 11.

Adamson, Eerik, et al. Filed by RBS Citizens N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 44 Johnes St., Unit 203J, Newburgh 12550. Filed March 12.

Clarke, Melvina P., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $157,500 affecting property located at 14 Bush Ave., Newburgh 12550. Filed March 11.

Aponte, Gilfredo, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $103,760 affecting property located at 43 Beers Drive, Middletown 10940. Filed March 12.

Clovis, Virginia Donna, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $176,457 affecting property located at 5 Rivervale Road, Middletown 10940. Filed March 12.

Beedenbender, Raymond, et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $240,000 affecting property located at 4 Marina Place, Unit E-1, Mahopac 10541. Filed Aug. 12.

Conklin, Michael T. Sr., et al. Filed by Beneficial Homeowner Service Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $146,727 affecting property located at 74 Orchard St., Walden 12586. Filed March 11.

Bradley, Stephen, et al. Filed by Fifth Third Mortgage Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $259,822 affecting property located at 39 Bog Hollow Road, Wassaic 12592. Filed Aug. 20.

Cordero, Tammy L., et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $221,450 affecting property located at 106 South St., Marlboro 12542. Filed Aug. 20.

Brady, Peg�y, 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 8 Noel Court, Brewster 10509. Filed Aug. 11. Brancato, James Jr., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $184,000 affecting property located at 96 Maple Ave., Patterson 12563. Filed Aug. 14.

Cuadra, Silvana, 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 72 Maple St., Newburgh 12550. Filed March 13.

FACTS & FIGURES Davis, Denice, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $247,500 affecting property located at 158 Pulaski Highway, Pine Island 10969. Filed March 11.

Fischmann, Carolyn K., et al. Filed by Arch Bay Holding L.L.C.Series 2010 A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $500,000 affecting property located at 85 McManus Road South, Patterson 12563. Filed Aug. 8.

DiPalma, Vincent J., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $212,000 affecting property located at 143 Canterbury Road, Fort Montgomery 10922. Filed March 11.

Flanagan, Sean, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $199,143 affecting property located at 33 Lawrence Ave., New Windsor 12553. Filed March 11.

Dolce, Christopher A., et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $487,500 affecting property located at 48 Cunningham Lane, Pawling 12564. Filed Aug. 18. Donaldson, Bruce E. Jr., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $190,950 affecting property located at 10 Summit Road, Patterson 12563. Filed Aug. 8. Doulin, Patrick J., et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $280,000 affecting property located at 11 Wyndgate Drive, Salisbury Mills 12577. Filed March 10. Dwyer, Michael, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $552,500 affecting property located at 103 Hill St., Mahopac 10541. Filed Aug. 12. Elezovic, Petar, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $150,000 affecting property located at 297 First St., Newburgh 12550. Filed March 12. Estevez, Jose E., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $258,000 affecting property located at 6 Lafayette Road, Brewster 10509. Filed Aug. 18. Falcon, Jose A., et al. Filed by Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $211,150 affecting property located at 126 Rockwell Ave., Wallkill. Filed March 12. Fila, Michael 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 23 Cooledge Drive, Brewster 10509. Filed Aug. 15.

Galasso, Andrew J., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $240,000 affecting property located at 13 Elmhurst Ave., Brewster 10509. Filed Aug. 12. Geoghegan, Cyril P., 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 24 Hillside Ave., Tuxedo Park 10987. Filed March 13. Gerace, Jacqueline, 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 32 Summer Set Drive, Montgomery 12549. Filed March 14. Hagen, Cindy, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $160,000 affecting property located at 81 Western Ave., Marlboro 12542. Filed Aug. 18. Haring, David B., et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $192,227 affecting property located at 36 Canterbury Lane, New Windsor 12553. Filed March 12. Hedderton, Patricia A., et al. Filed by LNV Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $149,500 affecting property located at 124 Deer Court Drive, Middletown 10940. Filed March 12.

Jewell, Carol, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $215,178 affecting property located at 8 Stoll St., Port Jervis 12771. Filed March 11. King, Benjamin F., et al. Filed by Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $472,500 affecting property located at 3 Ralph St., Beacon 12508. Filed Aug. 18. King, Fred T. Jr., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $394,000 affecting property located at 56 Oak St., Brewster 10509. Filed Aug. 20. Kyle, Helen R., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $115,495 affecting property located at 105 Chief Ninham Circle, Carmel 10512. Filed Aug. 13. Lanfranchi, George P., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $360,000 affecting property located at 66 Tiger Trail, Carmel 10512. Filed Aug. 13. Lewis, Robert H., individually and as administrator of the estate of Helen Lewis, et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $113,000 affecting property located at 21 Sunnyside Place, Lake Peekskill 10537. Filed Aug. 12. Lomba, Manuel R., et al. Filed by Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $335,000 affecting property located at 1 Odessa Road, Carmel 10541. Filed Aug. 15. Lopez, Miguel A., et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 918 Orchard Drive, Wallkill 12589. Filed Aug. 21.

McBride, Rosetta, et al. Filed by Greentree Servicing L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $129,000 affecting property located at 24 Helene Road, Warwick 10990. Filed March 12.

Parrino, Deborah, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $262,000 affecting property located at 184 Charles Colman Blvd., Pawling 12564. Filed Aug. 18.

Seibel, Matthew J., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $288,700 affecting property located at 25 Schoolhouse Road, Tuxedo Park 10987. Filed March 14.

McCoy, Terrance W., et al. Filed by Continental Home Loans Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 128 Parsell St., Kingston 12401. Filed Aug. 22.

Pryce, Cassius, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $288,000 affecting property located at 7 Alix Drive, Newburgh 12550. Filed March 13.

Shaw, Brian M., et al. Filed by RBS Citizens N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $264,695 affecting property located at 242 Milan Hill Road, Red Hook 12571. Filed Aug. 18.

Rains, Donald, et al. Filed by Mid-Island Mortgage Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $229,987 affecting property located at 37 Prospect St., Brewster. Filed Aug. 15.

Shubert, Joseph, et al. Filed by PNC Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $185,010 affecting property located at 36 Jordan Court, Poughquag 12570. Filed Aug. 20.

McMahon, Lewis G., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $302,250 affecting property located at 118 Union Center Road, Ulster Park 12487. Filed Aug. 21.

Reid, Charles, as heir to the estate of Yvonne Hall, et al. Filed by Bayview Loan Servicing L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $231,400 affecting property located at 23 Peach Place, Middletown 10940. Filed March 11.

Silicato, Joseph, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $292,000 affecting property located at 14 Toms Way, LaGrangeville 12540. Filed Aug. 18.

Molaro, Cheryl, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 11 Valley Ave., Walden 12586. Filed March 12.

Ridlon, Randall L., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $283,200 affecting property located at 36 Grandview Drive, Mahopac 10541. Filed Aug. 8.

Murphy, Daniel P., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $231,420 affecting property located at 93 Orange Ave., Walden 12586. Filed March 12.

Rivera, Marcelina Hermida, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $175,000 affecting property located at 114 Wawayanda Ave., Middletown 10940. Filed March 11.

McElduﬀ, Edward, et al. Filed by RBS Citizens N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $359,650 affecting property located at 15 Lapanni Lane, Cornwall-onHudson. Filed March 11.

Murphy, Steﬀanee M., et al. Filed by Chase Home Finance L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $181,000 affecting property located at 78 Maple St., Walden 12586. Filed March 14. Nazco, Suzanne, et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 20 Pierces Road, No. 20, Newburgh 12550. Filed March 13.

Hernandez-Valdez, Eileen, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $247,200 affecting property located at 3840 Route 52, Shawangunk 12588. Filed Aug. 19.

Lopez, Moises, et al. Filed by LPP Mortgage Ltd. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $252,000 affecting property located at 154 Delafield Lane, No. 15B, Newburgh 12550. Filed March 13.

Norton, Robert W., et al. Filed by Household Finance Realty Corporation of New York. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $185,793 affecting property located at 3 Circle Drive, Newburgh 12550. Filed March 11.

Hirsch, Stacy, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $528,000 affecting property located at 311 Drewville Road, Carmel 10512. Filed Aug. 14.

Lowell, James P., et al. Filed by HSBC Mortgage Corporation USA. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $140,000 affecting property located at 1302 Old Post Road, Rifton 12471. Filed Aug. 22.

Oliver, Saul D., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $160,000 affecting property located at 882 Briggs Highway, Ellenville 12428. Filed Aug. 22.

Howell, Adrian A., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $82,845 affecting property located at 210 Newkirk St., Kingston 12401. Filed Aug. 19.

Manee, Amy R., 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 87 Whitetail Run Road, Chester 10918. Filed March 13.

Pacelko, Maria, et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 27 Midway Drive, Monroe 10950. Filed March 11.

Robinson, Tracey, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $246,118 affecting property located at 16 Patricia Road, Middletown 10941. Filed March 11. Rothstein, Paul, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $182,000 affecting property located at 4-6 Hasbrouck St., Middletown 10940. Filed March 11. Salerno, Jeoﬀrey D., et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $156,750 affecting property located at 159 Lakeshore Drive, Mahopac 10541. Filed Aug. 12. Scordo, Anthony, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $40,000 affecting property located at 11 Hambletonian Road, Chester 10918. Filed March 11. Scott, Timothy J., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $170,520 affecting property located at 226 Malden Turnpike, Saugerties 12477. Filed Aug. 19.

Soto-Flores, Luis E., et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $169,800 affecting property located at 49 Broad St., Middletown 10940. Filed March 10. Sunshine, Joseph, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $278,672 affecting property located at 70 Sutton Park Road, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Aug. 19. Surette, Leo P. Jr., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $210,000 affecting property located at 9 Maiden Lane, Carmel 10541. Filed Aug. 8. Terrazola, Maye M., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $332,000 affecting property located at 2656 Liberty Ridge, New Windsor 12553. Filed March 11. Testani, Gianni, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $298,597 affecting property located at 56 Temby Drive, Dover Plains 12522. Filed Aug. 20. Thompson, Edward III, et al. Filed by Ulster Savings Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $32,500 affecting property located at Stonykill Road, Accord 12404. Filed Aug. 19. Tietz, Scott T., et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $242,000 affecting property located at 10 Prospect St., Highland Falls 10928. Filed March 10.

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FACTS & FIGURES Tinnirello, Douglas, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $411,700 affecting property located at 241 Route 94 South, Warwick 10990. Filed March 11.

MECHANIC’S LIENS 360 Route 211 L.L.C., as owner. $28,968 as claimed by Bitts Excavating L.L.C., Montgomery. Property: 368 Route 211, Wallkill. Filed Aug. 25. Inland Western Middletown Fairgrounds Plaza L.L.C., Oak Brook, Ill. $50,408 as claimed by Wolberg Electrical Supply Company Inc., Albany. Property: Wisner Ave., Wallkill. Filed Aug. 20.

Walden, Barry, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 58 Trestle Lane, Clinton Corners 12514. Filed Aug. 20.

MAK Real Estate Holdings L.L.C., as owner. $1,350 as claimed by Main Drain and Flow, Port Ewen. Property: 172 Wall St., Kingston. Filed Aug. 22.

Walsh, Timothy, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $192,700 affecting property located at 101 Holly Stream Court, Brewster 10509. Filed Aug. 18. Walters, Derrick, 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 3 Palomina Terrace, Newburgh 12550. Filed March 10.

Miller, Wayne, as owner. $2,488 as claimed by Locust Glen Garden Center. Property: 150 Stagecoach Road, Patterson 12563. Filed Aug. 15.

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

Wimes, Andrea D., et al. Filed by Bayview Loan Servicing L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $266,150 affecting property located at 7 Sylvester Court, Newburgh 12550. Filed March 11. Wolﬀ, Michael, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $480,000 affecting property located at 140 Agor Lane, Mahopac 10541. Filed Aug. 18.

Don Freeman Inc., d.b.a. Oneiric House Productions, 37 Lower Gold Course Road, Shandaken 12480. Filed Aug. 22. Fantasy Boutique NY Inc., d.b.a. Unique Reﬂections, 16 Dinev Court, Unit 301, Monroe 10950. Filed Jan. 13. Ford Wealth Management Inc., d.b.a. Warwick Valley Financial Advisors, 65 Main St., Suite 300, Warwick 10990. Filed Jan. 13. Meja Inc., d.b.a. Smokin’ Pony BBQ, 963 Kings Highway, Saugerties 12477. Filed Aug. 22. Paltz Pizza Corp., d.b.a. Village Pizza, 81 N. Chestnut St., New Paltz 12561. Filed Aug. 22. T K Canal Inc., d.b.a. Silhouettes, 7 Canal St., Middletown 10940. Filed Jan. 10. Weed Farms Inc., d.b.a. Weed Orchards and Winery, 43 Mount Zion Road, Marlboro 12542. Filed Aug. 22.

Doing Business As

Partnerships

Coﬀeeman Service Inc., d.b.a. North Side Coﬀee, 155 Acres Road, Unit 303, Monroe 10950. Filed Jan. 10.

Chung Ma’s Tae Kwon Do, 516 Broadway, Kingston 12401, c/o Theodore R. Reynolds and Garrett B. Rohr. Filed Aug. 20.

Crystal Run Village Foundation Inc., d.b.a. CRVI Foundation, 601 Stony Ford Road, Middletown 10941. Filed Jan. 10.

Hops Blossom Farm, 12 Zeus Court, Wallkill, c/o Jason Gillespie and Jodi Gillespie. Filed Jan. 13.

Kerhonkson Diner, 6315 Route 209, Kerhonson 12446, c/o Sibbie Lemus and Neftali Lemus. Filed Aug. 18.

J and S Window Cleaning, 128 Tremper Ave., Kingston 12401, c/o Jose U. Gonzalez. Filed Aug. 21.

Salsa Maria Restaurant, 1989 Route 9West, Milton 12547, c/o Dulce Aide Castro Jarquin. Filed Aug. 19.

Sole Proprietorships

Joyful Desserts, 94 Lyons Lane, Milton 12547, c/o Joy A. Gallagher. Filed Aug. 18.

Americo Auto Sale, 65 E. Main St., Middletown, c/o Luis Alexander Cruz Merlo. Filed Jan. 10.

Joyful Jewels and Treasures, 94 Lyons Lane, Milton 12547, c/o Joy A. Gallagher. Filed Aug. 18.

Caitlin Frackelton Photography, 20 Lasher Road, Woodstock 12498, c/o Caitlin Connelly Frackelton. Filed Aug. 21.

Konior Tutoring and Editing, 97 Jockey Hill Road, Kingston 12401, c/o Jeannette M. Konior. Filed Aug. 22.

Stacey Brooks, 62 Rick’s Road, Woodstock 12498, c/o Stacey Savage-Brooks. Filed Aug. 20.

Cornerstone Theatre Arts, 385 Main St., Goshen 10924, c/o Kenneth Tschan. Filed Jan. 9.

La Hacienda Restaurant, 680 Broadway, Kingston 12401, c/o Martin Lopez. Filed Aug. 20.

T Gales Lawn Care, P.O. Box 210, Phoenicia 12464, c/o Trevor C. Gale. Filed Aug. 18.

Cucuyo Farms, 481 Route 49, Middletown, c/o Luis I. Martinez de la Rosa. Filed Jan. 10.

Little Fawns Daycare, 22 Greenbrook Lane, Kingston 12401, c/o Sara Jane Rowe. Filed Aug. 22.

The Garden of Eating, 2415 Glasco Turnpike, Woodstock 12498, c/o Eve L. Fox. Filed Aug. 18.

Dave’s Locksmith, 16 Columbia Ave., Middletown 10940, c/o David Guattery. Filed Jan. 10.

Loose Change, 4405 Route 94, Florida, c/o Michelle Wierzbowski. Filed Jan. 9.

The Sevenfold Studio, 26 N. Manheim Blvd., New Paltz 12561, c/o Alexander Canelos. Filed Aug. 20.

Debra J. Hanrahan, 83 Clarks Lane, Milton 12547, c/o Debra J. Hanrahan. Filed Aug. 20.

Mad Batters Pastries, 21 Clarks Lane, Milton 12547, c/o Kristin M. Barney. Filed Aug. 19.

Village Market and Eatery, 125 Main St., Gardiner 12525, c/o Carl Zatz. Filed Aug. 18.

First Step Chefs, 650 Broadway, Ulster Park 12487, c/o Tracy L. Ferraro. Filed Aug. 18.

MAJM 733 Milton Turnpike, Highland 12528, c/o Michelle Alexandra Michalko. Filed Aug. 19.

Ground Breaking Innovations, 156 Downs St., Kingston 12401, c/o Carlton P. Bell. Filed Aug. 22.

Manny’s Real Estate Concepts, 280 Route 211, Middletown, c/o Hanani Figueroa. Filed Jan. 13.

Gunks Gold, 170 Mountainview Road, Tillson 12486, c/o Thomas B. Colucci. Filed Aug. 18.

Olde World Stone and Tile, 9 Last Road, Middletown 10941, c/o Stephen Emanuel Maniscalco. Filed Jan. 9.

Sedicatch, 379 Main St., Rosendale 12472, c/o Miklos Rudnay. Filed Aug. 20. Shift 8 Manufacturing, 19 School House Lane, Wallkill 12589, c/o Galen Church. Filed Jan. 9.

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LEGAL NOTICES Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: Webster Avenue Affordable LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) on July 16, 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 Webster Avenue Affordable LLC, c/o Mountco Construction and Development Corp., 700 White Plains Road, Suite 363, Scarsdale, New York 10583. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #59535 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: Webster Avenue Affordable Managing Member LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) on July 16, 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 Webster Avenue Affordable Managing Member LLC, c/o Mountco Construction and Development Corp., 700 White Plains Road, Suite 363, Scarsdale, New York 10583. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #59536 JEFFREY STEINBERG, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/17/2014. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Jeffrey Steinberg, 37 Lawrence Rd., Scarsdale, NY 10583. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59537 Notice of Formation of THOMSON CONSULTING LLC, a domestic limited liability company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/02/2014. Office location: Westchester County. Principal business location: 2 Sage Place, Eastchester, New York 10709. SSNY is designed as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to c/o the LLC, 2 Sage Place, Eastchester, New York 10709. Purpose of LLC: to engage in any lawful act or activity. #59538

Notice of Qualification of MAKE THE SWITCH USA, LLC, Authority filed with the SSNY on 07/01/2014. Office loc: Westchester County. LLC formed in CA on 03/26/2014. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1209 Via Visalia, San Clemente, CA 92672. Address required to be maintained in CA: 1209 Via Visalia San Clemente CA 92672. Cert of Formation filed with CA Sec. of State, 1500 11th St # 3, Sacramento, CA 95814. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59539 SAGE YACHT SALES LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/09/2014. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Edward Saggese, 13 Hobby Farm Drive, Bedford, NY 10506. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59540 Elite Heating and Cooling LLC, Art. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State on 7/17/14. 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: 580 Park Ave ,Yonkers 10703(the LLCís primary business location). LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. #59542 HillPark, LLC, filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/21/2014. Office location: Westchester County. Principal office : 34 Hillside Drive, Yonkers NY 10705 . SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Karen Lorence, 34 Hillside Drive, Yonkers NY 10705, Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59543 Notice of Formation of SUPPWITHTHAT.COM LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 07/15/14. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 355 Old Tarrytown Road #204 White Plains, NY. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59544

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF MEMOIRS PLUS LLC. Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 6/25/14. Offc loc: WESTCHESTER Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process against LLC, 104 Willetts Rd, Mt. Kisco,NY 10549. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59546 NOTICE OF FORMATION, 40 Gale LLC, Articles of Organization Filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/30/2014 with NYS. Office location: Westchester Cty. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against the LLC to the LLC, 44 Reynal Road, White Plains, NY 10605; purpose: any lawful purpose. #59547 Notice of Formation of SENJU STUDIO, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/14/14. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the principal place of business at 141 Tompkins Ave., 1st Floor, Pleasantville, NY 10570. Purpose. Any lawful act or activity. #59548 Notice of Formation of RISINGSTAR ENTERPRISES, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/5/14. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 208 Harris Road, Bedford Hills, NY 10507. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #59549 Notice of Formation of BEECHMONT DRIVE REALTY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/2/14. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Lane Sash & Larrabee, Attn: J. Mark Lane, 106 Corporate Park Dr., Suite 207, White Plains, NY 10604. Purpose. Any lawful act or activity. #59550 RockyStream Advisor, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed NY Sec. of State 07/24/14. 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 Yan Zhang, 8 East Clinton Ave, Irvington. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59553

Notice of Formation of COMPREHENSIVE OPTOMETRY EYEWEAR, PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/10/14. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: P.O. Box 187, Armonk, NY 10504. The principal place of business is 26 Miller Circle, Armonk, NY 10504. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #59554 Notice of Formation of MG GROUP EQUITIES, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 7/30/14. 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, 7 Van Cortlandt Pl., Croton On Hudson, NY 10520. Purpose: all lawful activities. Ad # 59555 Notice of Formation of 227 E 67TH STREET ASSOCIATES LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 7/3/14. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o THE LLC, 12 Water St., Ste. 204, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: all lawful activities. Ad # 59556 Notice of Formation of 59TH BRIDGE VIEW ASSOCIATES, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 7/14/14. 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, 12 Water St., Ste. 204, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: all lawful activities. Ad # 59557 Notice of Formation of TRADITIONS OF THE SPORTING LIFE, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 7/21/14. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: THE LLC, c/o Horn, 295 Salem Rd., Pound Ridge, NY 10576. Purpose: all lawful activities. Ad # 59558 TST PARTNERS LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/30/2014. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Anthony Roffi, 19 North Broadway, Ste 5, Tarrytown, NY 10591. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose Ad # 59559

F.A.K.A. CONSULTING LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/29/2014. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 9 Hunting Ridge Road, White Plains, NY 10605. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Ad # 59560 Notice of formation of 590 H LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 6/17/2014. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:875 Mamaroneck Avenue, Ste.401, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Ad $ 59561 Notice of Formation of Tiber Management LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/22/14. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served and SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 26 Hillside Avenue, Goldens Bridge, NY 10526. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Ad # 59562 Notice of formation of APA SELECT.COM, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/30/14. Office in Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1 Byram Brook Pl Armonk, NY 10504. Purpose: Any Lawful purpose Ad # 59563 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). NAME: BRODHEAD PRODUCTIONS, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/26/2014. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 72 Harmon Avenue, Pelham, New York 10803, principal business location of the LLC. Purpose: any lawful business activity. Ad # 59564. Cumbria Custom Closets, LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State ( SSNY) 6/4/14. Office: Westchester Co. SSNY design. agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to Roy Chapman 25 Wells Avenue. Croton on Hudson, NY 10520. Purpose: any lawful activity. Ad # 59565.

Notice is herby given that a license, number PENDING for beer, liquor, and wine has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, liquor and wine at retail in a restaurant under Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 720 North Broadway, White Plains, (Town of North Castle), Westchester County for on premises consumption. Applicant: Lakonia Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a/ Townhouse Diner. Ad # 59566. Notice of formation of Dobbs Ferry Road Acquisitions, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 7/23/14. Offc. loc: Westchester CTY. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Marc Samwick, 3 Barker Ave., 6th Fl.,White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Ad # 59567. Notice of formation of Economic Value Advisors LLC Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 6/30/14. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, United States Corporation Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Ad # 59568. Formation of OTAF (MVSM) L.L.C. filed with the Secy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 7/17/14. Office loc.: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The principal business loc. and address SSNY shall mail process to is Alan S. MacKenzie, Jr., 40 Marlborough Rd., Briarcliff Manor 10510. Mgmt. shall be by one or more members. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Ad # 59569. Formation of INTELLIPARK US, L.L.C. filed with the Secy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 7/30/14. Office loc.: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail copy of process to is Gregg Rueben, 1745 Broadway, 17th Fl., New York, NY 10019. Mgmt. shall be by one or more members. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Ad # 59570. Notice of formation of Chris Fox Music, LLC Art of Org. filed with SSNY on 5/27/14. Offc. Loc.; Westchester Cty. SSNY design as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC c/o Iron Fox Capital, 633 Old Post Road, Suite 3-6, Bedford, NY 10506. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Ad # 59571.

Notice of formation of Chris Fox Productions, LLC Art of Org. filed with SSNY on 5/27/14. Offc. Loc.; Westchester Cty. SSNY design as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC c/o Iron Fox Capital, 633 Old Post Road, Suite 3-6, Bedford, NY 10506. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Ad # 59572. Raasa Restaurant LLC Art. Of Org. filed SSNY 10/21/13. Westchester County. SSNY Designated as agt. upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process: 1452 E. Main St. Elmsford, NY 10523. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Ad # 59584 909 MUSIC LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/14/2014. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Michael Goodman, 17 East Mountain Road, Katonah, NY 10536. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Ad # 59573 Casale Affitare, LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 7/14/14. Office: Westchester Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to Bobbie Anne Flower-Cox 34 Palmer Ave. Bronxville, NY 10708. Purpose: any lawful activity. Ad # 59574 Casale Noleggiare, LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 7/14/14. Office: Westchester Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to Bobbie Anne Flower-Cox 34 Palmer Ave. Bronxville, NY 10708. Purpose: any lawful activity. Ad # 59575 Notice is hereby given that an on-premises license, #1280154 has been applied for by Nova Lisboa Inc. to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in an on premises establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 29 Elm Avenue Mount Vernon, NY 10550. Ad # 59576 Notice is hereby given that an on-premises license, #TBA has been applied for by 435 North Main Street LLC d/b/a The River House Bar & Grill to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in an on premises establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 435 North Main Street Port Chester, NY 10573. Ad # 59577

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”) RSFG CONSULTING GROUP LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of the State of New York (SSNY) on 7/31/14 Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 113 Beekman Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10553. Purpose: any lawful activity. Ad # 59578 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). NAME: Old New House, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/16/2014. Office location: Westchester County. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against it served is to the principal business location at c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn NY 11228. Purpose of business of LLC is any lawful act or activity. Ad # 59579

Notice of Formation of Havoc Hoops, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on July 14th, 2014. Office Location: Westchester County, NY. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Christopher Rohle, 1571 Paine Street Yorktown, NY 10598. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. Ad # 59580 Notice of Formation of Trend Point, LLC filed with SSNY on 7/22/14. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 51 Old Stone Hill Rd. Pound Ridge, NY 10576. LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. Ad # 59581

Notice of Formation of Killcode, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY on July 30, 2014. The office of this LLC is located in Westchester County. Secretary is State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State shall mail a copy of process against the LLC to 1333A North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or Ad # 59582 Notice of Formation of Be Kind Living. Article of Organization filed with SSNY on 6/17/14. Office: Westchester Cty. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is the Principal business address: 2395 Maple Avenue, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567. Purpose: E-retail. Ad # 59583

Notice is hereby given that an on-premise license, #TBA has been applied for by Fortina Rye Ridge LLC d/b/a Fortina to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in an on premises establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 136 South Ridge Street Rye Brook, NY 10573. Ad # 59585 JTL CONSULTING, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/06/2014. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 122 Eagle Court, White Plains, NY 10605. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Ad # 59586

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NUTRICIOUS TROPICAL DELIGHTS, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/14/2014, name changed to NUTRITIOUS TROPICAL DELIGHTS, LLC on 08/22/2014. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Everard Rhoden, 180 Pearsall Dr., Apt. 3C, Mt. Vernon, NY 10552. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Ad # 59587 1969 CENTRAL PARK AVE LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 8/22/2014 . Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1955 Central Park Ave., Yonkers, NY 10710. Reg. Agent: Mark Fonte CO, 1955 Central Park Ave., Yonkers, NY 10710. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Ad # 59588

45 SUN VALLEY PARTNERS LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/21/2014. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 45 Old Post Rd., Bedford Corners, NY 10549. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Ad # 59589 Notice is hereby given that an on-premise license, #TBA has been applied for by Casa Don Miguel Bar Restaurant Corp. to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in an on premises establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 167 Elm Street Yonkers, NY 10701. Ad # 59590 Notice is hereby given that an on-premise license, #TBA has been applied for by La Bohemia Restaurant Bar Corp. to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in an on premises establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 12 East First Street Mt. Vernon, NY 10550. Ad # 59591

Notice of formation of HighPoint Electric, LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on July 8, 2014. Office location: Westchester County. The street address is: 180 East Prospect Avenue, #217, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process served to: Wade Langdon, 180 East Prospect Avenue, #217, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Purpose: any lawful act. Ad # 59592 Notice of formation of Doctor House Inspections LLC. Arts. of Org. Filed with SSNY on 07/18/14. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 2249 Mohansic Ave., Yorktown Hts., NY 10598. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Ad # 59593

FACES& PLACES PARTNERS FETED The Westchester Children’s Association recently hosted a barbecue on the grounds of the CV Rich Mansion in White Plains. The purpose of the event was to recognize and thank the association’s partners and to highlight the numerous connections that exist among all the partners WCA has worked with over the years. Guests were encouraged to draw lines on a “partners board” from their own organization to the many others they work with and that also work with the association as a way to highlight the interconnections. Since 1914, WCA has educated, advocated and mobilized support for policies and programs to improve children’s lives in Westchester.

1. Allison Lake, WCA deputy director; Pat White of the county Department of Community Mental Health; Susan Wayne, president of Family Services of Westchester. 2. Jan Fisher, director of public affairs, Westchester Jewish Community Services. 3. Cora Greenberg, WCA executive director; Kevin Plunkett, deputy county executive; and Kathy Halas, executive director of the Child Care Council of Westchester. 4. Frank Williams Jr., executive director of the White Plains Youth Bureau and Saul Yanofsky, assistant dean at Westchester Community College.

5. Isabel Villar, executive director of El Centro Hispano. 6. Terry Kirchner, executive director of the Westchester Library System. 7. Guests enjoy the barbecue. 8. The finished “partners board.”

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GAMECHANGERS HOW

DID THEY CHANGE THE REAL ESTATE LANDSCAPE?

WHAT WERE THE OBSTACLES?

WHAT’S PLANNED FOR THE FUTURE?

COME MEET THE EXPERTS WHERE

JIM COLEMAN

JOE COTTER

Wainwright House

Westchester County Industrial Development Agency

PRESIDENT, National Resources Group

WHEN

RELLA FOGLIANO

MARTIN GINSBURG

260 Stuyvesant Ave. Rye

Wednesday,

September 17

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,

PRESIDENT, MacQuesten Development L.L.C.

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. EMCEE Paul Senecal President, United Services of America

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MODERATOR Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson Partner, Thompson & Bender

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