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Ginsburg eyes Ludlow area of Yonkers for development BY ALEESIA FORNI aforni@westfariinc.com

nomic development consultant to identify development opportunities in townowned and underutilized private land. Representatives for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, meanwhile, announced at the same meeting that the state authority had hired D.L. English Consulting Inc., a South Dartmouth, Massachusetts-based firm focused on the energy industry, to lead a reuse study of the Indian Point property. Puglisi told the Business Journal that the town is trying to be proactive in finding development that could replace

insburg Development Cos. plans to spend $3 million to acquire a 2.26-acre vacant property near the Ludlow train station owned by the city of Yonkers. Ginsburg plans to construct hundreds of apartments on the site at 150 Downing St., along with commercial space. But that parcel is just one piece of a sprawling development Ginsburg has planned for the area in southwest Yonkers that stretches from Pier Street to Highland Avenue. In a presentation submitted to the city, Ginsburg officials said the Downing Street parcel, when combined with the acquisition of other “blighted nearby light-industrial properties” that sit within a ¼ mile radius of the Ludlow train station, could be home to a mixed-use, transit-oriented development. The company has proposed the construction of four apartment towers with approximately 550 units and two floors of commercial space at the 150 Downing St. property. The Valhalla-based company also aims to complete improvements to O’Boyle Park, including the addition of dog runs, new fencing and park benches, enhanced landscaping and new pedestrian and bike paths. Elsewhere, Ginsburg Development plans to upgrade Abe Cohen Plaza and construct a four-story, mixed-use building at 70 Pier St., a property the developer purchased for $1.3 million earlier this year. That building would include 45 residential units and 3,600-square-feet of retail space. Additionally, the company proposed new parkland and open space along the Hudson River and other residential development and streetscape improvements along Ludlow Street. “Over 40,000 residents live within southwest Yonkers, and they have no waterfront access to the Hudson River,” Ginsburg officials said in the documents submitted to the city. “Downtown Yonkers should not

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The highlighted area is where Ginsburg Development Cos. proposes to build.

Life after Indian Point

CORTLANDT SEEKS TO REPLACE REVENUE LOSS AS STATE STUDIES REUSE POSSIBILITIES BY RYAN DEFFENBAUGH rdeffenbaugh@westfairinc.com

s Indian Point Energy Center prepares to shut down in less than four years and take with it a huge chunk of revenue

for its surrounding municipalities and school district, both the state and town of Cortlandt will look to consultants to help prepare for life after the nuclear plant. At the second meeting of the state’s Indian Point Closure Task Force on Sept. 28, Cortlandt Town Supervisor Linda Puglisi said the town would hire an eco-

Panel: Is single-payer health care right for NY?

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urveying the crowd of more than 100 gathered in Cortlandt Oct. 10 for a panel on single-payer health care, Assemblyman Richard Gottfried said the courthouse was “about the most packed room I’ve been at for this kind of event.” That’s with more than two decades, the Manhattan Democrat added, of attending community discussions on single-payer care since he first sponsored a bill for statefunded health care coverage in 1992. The panel, organized by Ossining Assemblywoman Sandy Galef, filled the seats at the Cortlandt Town Hall to capacity, leaving some attendees to crowd into the back and even sit on the floor. The crowd size could be read as a sign of increasing interest, or at least awareness, in the merits for a government — funded single-payer health care system. Long a goal of progressive Democrats, single-payer health care has pushed its way into the national health care debate even as a Republican-controlled Congress in Washington, D.C.,continues a push to replace the Affordable Care Act. Independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont made single-payer health care central to his platform for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016. This year, his single-payer bill in the Senate has 10 Democratic sponsors, including U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York. Meanwhile, Gottfried’s New York Health Act single-payer bill has passed in the Assembly three years in a row. The bill’s counterpart in the state Senate, however, has yet to pick up the needed votes. Galef said she organized the discussion because single-payer and health care policy in general, is the subject her constituents email her about most frequently. “I think we can all agree that health care is a fundamental right,” Galef said in opening remarks for the panel. “How we go about making it affordable is what is at stake.” Galef said her goal was a “balanced, pro and con” discussion on single-payer health care from state experts. She stayed mostly neutral through the debate, though she did vote last year in favor of Gottfried’s singlepayer bill. Gottfried opened the discussion with a pitch for his “Medicare-for-all” style bill, which would replace the state’s system of private insurance, Medicare and Medicaid with a single government payer covering all

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of the state’s close to 20 million residents. The coverage would have no out-of-pocket costs or network restrictions. The assemblyman said the bill starts with the “basic principle that every American should have access to health care.” “The one way to provide all of us with health care and financial security and to do it in the most practical and most affordable way, I believe, is to take insurance companies out of the picture and to create an improved Medicare-for-all system,” Gottfried said. Gottfried cited an analysis of the bill that said it would provide net savings to New Yorkers of $45 billion per year. He said the program would be funded through a progressive increase in state payroll taxes and on taxable nonpayroll income, such as capital gains and dividends. Bill Hammond, director of health care policy at the Empire Center for Public Policy, a fiscally conservative think tank, countered that while working toward universal coverage is the right goal, “this bill, in this state, at this time, is a mistake.” Hammond questioned whether the bill was affordable for the state and if it was the best use of its funds, citing one analysis that the single-payer bill would require the state raise $92 billion in additional revenue. That’s more than double the total the state currently raises in taxes. A lot of that money would go toward providing insurance for people who already have it, he said. A better policy, Hammond argued, would directly target the 5 percent of people in the state who are currently uninsured. “It would not cost anywhere near $90 billion to insure those people,” Hammond said, “and it seems to me more logical to attack that genuine problem rather than trying to replace the health care of every single person in the state.” Thomas Lee, chief of neurosurgery at St. John’s Riverside Hospital in Yonkers, also

argued against single-payer health care at the panel. Along with concerns about cost and the likelihood of longer wait times for patients seeking care, he said a single-payer system could foster anti-competitive behavior among health care providers. “The Affordable Care Act itself has already consolidated the health care marketplace in New York,” Lee said. “Larger and larger hospital systems have become even larger. They have become way too big to fail.” He said the “regulation of a single-payer system will kill any small physician practice and the physician — patient relationship,” by increasing the amount of compliance that require the time and resources of physicians and their staff. Elizabeth Rosenthal argued as a physician in favor of a single-payer system. The retired dermatologist is a faculty member at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx and a board member of the New York Metro chapter of Physicians for a National Health Program. Rosenthal described how frustrations working with insurers through her own practice led her to use her retirement to advocate for a single-payer system. “It’s a moral issue,” Rosenthal said. “It’s a crime and disgrace and immoral that our rich, rich country cannot provide medical care for all its people.” An important step for single-payer, Rosenthal said, is to push back against the idea that the government can’t do anything right. “We have a single-payer system that has worked in this country for over 50 years, it’s called Medicare. It works great,” Rosenthal said. “Expand it, improve it and give it to everybody. It’s not a big experimental thing. We don’t have to reinvent the wheel.” The conversation stretched on for nearly two hours, including a series of submitted questions from the crowd on how the bill would work and on possible alternatives.

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Astorino and Latimer tax one another's credibility BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfariinc.com

axes and accusations of lying, two staples of contentious political discourse, were touchstones in a spirited debate on Oct. 10 between Robert Astorino, the incumbent Westchester county executive, and George Latimer, the state senator who wants to replace him. When asked about key issues — privatization of the county airport, the closing of the Indian Point nuclear plant, immigration, economic development — Astorino and Latimer kept veering into more personal territory. Who is the most truthful when it comes to cutting and paying taxes? The debate was the first time the candidates have gone head to head to persuade voters to support them in the Nov. 7 general election. About 100 people attended the event, organized by The Business Council of Westchester, at the Reckson Metro Center in White Plains.

Astorino, a Republican who is seeking a third term as county executive, painted Latimer as a public official who loves to vote for taxes but doesn’t pay his own tax obligations. Latimer, a Democrat who has served in the state legislature for 12 years, said Astorino has mismanaged county finances and will quickly sidestep county work to run for governor. “I ran for one reason,” Astorino said about his first race for county executive, “to stop the tax madness.” He said property taxes had been spiraling out of control under previous administrations, including Latimer’s tenure as a county legislator. He said that Westchester now has a strong economy and one of the lowest unemployment rates in New York, thanks to his keeping property tax levies flat for seven years. Latimer countered that county offices have been decimated during Astorino’s regime and finances are distressed from imprudent borrowing and postponed obli-

gations. He said his opponent takes credit for creating twice as many new jobs as the state Department of Labor can document. Astorino said Latimer raises revenues “the lazy way, the easy way,” by raising taxes. In Albany, “you name it, he’s taxed it.” Instead, Astorino said, he creates revenue streams, for example, by leasing county property for a $1.2 billion life sciences complex in Valhalla or privatizing the county airport. Those are poorly structured, oneshot deals, Latimer responded, “that are breaking the piggy bank” to fill shortterm budget holes. Astorino accused Latimer of evading $46,000 in taxes for five years on a property in Rye City. “He shouldn’t talk about taxes,” he told reporters after the debate, “until he pays what he owes.” The accusation riled Latimer. “He knows how to lie,” Latimer said. He said his property taxes are fully paid and the property in question was

inherited by his wife. It is involved in a family dispute, he said, and "the taxes will be paid when the issues are resolved.” “I’m not a deadbeat!” he declared to reporters after the debate. “I didn’t realize the path to the governorship ran through the gutter,” he said of Astorino's using the family dispute in his campaign. He repeatedly alluded to speculation that Astorino, who ran for governor and lost to Andrew Cuomo in 2014, plans to run again next year. Astorino ignored Latimer’s charge that he was more interested in running the state than the county. After the debate, he evaded four direct questions about his gubernatorial ambitions. “I will support the best candidate who wants to run,” Astorino finally said. “The state, as we all know, is messed up, thanks to the George Latimers of the world that keep taxing us to death. “So yeh, the state needs to be fixed, but I don’t have to be the person to do it.”

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estchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino, along with Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell, the Westchester County African American Advisory Board, and the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board, hosted the third annual Connections for Success Summit on September 28 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Tarrytown. Designed with entrepreneurs and small business owners in mind, the event focused on overcoming day-to-day issues in finance, marketing, branding, collaborating, and human resource management. Nearly 200 people attended the 1-day multi-track business academy, attending interactive, hands-on workshops and learning skills vital to improve their career and start or grow their small business.

“Hearing real life success stories and networking with successful people in business, helps me keep the eye on the prize and continue even when things get rough,” stated Sonja Brown, who attended the Summit. “The Connections for Success Summit is driven by our awareness that small businesses are the vehicle by which people who have dreams of advancement can realize their aspirations and offer a richer economy for our community,” stated Barbara Edwards, Chair of the Westchester County African American Advisory Council. “This summit was inspired by our assessment of the needs of people who were having difficulty accessing the opportunities, capital and support to realize their business goals. So, we developed partnerships and collaborated with people who could provide the help that was needed in a centralized way.-” Keynote speaker André Taylor energized the lunch crowd, focusing on how to maximize opportunities that may be disguised as obstacles. “Opportunity doesn’t always come in a beautiful neat package,” stated Taylor, a pioneering entrepreneur and author of a half-dozen books on succeeding in the game of selling and founder of Taylor Insight Worldwide. “You need to be ready to recognize it. Entrepreneurs are in an enviable position because even if you feel you are struggling, people admire you because 90% of the population won’t do what you are doing, following your dream.” More information about running your business or getting training for you or for employees can be found at westchesterputnamonestop.com

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n Nov. 20, 2014, a pedestrian was killed crossing the Saw Mill River parkway at Lawrence Street. The victim was crossing from west to east when he was hit in the northbound lane. The intersection there is equipped with a traffic light. Today this crossing is even more dangerous Rivertowns Square is Westchester County’s newest open-air shopping village in Dobbs Ferry. There are stores, apartments, restaurants and a movie theater at the center. A supermarket and hotel will soon serve the area as well. Sadly, there is no bus stop at the Rivertowns Square and the only bus stop close to the shopping plaza is on Saw Mill River Road. There is no sidewalk on Lawrence. The bus stop on Saw Mill River Road is not sheltered so pedestrians probably won’t use it during the cold winter months. Lawrence is unlit and lacks adequate sidewalks. Without a bus stop inside the Rivertowns Square complex, another pedestrian will probably be killed crossing the parkway sometime in the future. Employees who work at Rivertowns

The Saw Mill Parkway and Lawrence Street intersection looking northeasterly. Photo by Robin Costello

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the $800,000 per year its set to lose when Indian Point closes. “Our planning department put together parcels that could be developed for new industrial, commercial, corporate park areas in the town,” Puglisi said. “We don’t know how much of the 240 acres of Indian Point is going to be able to be reused in the near future.” Indian Point owner and operator Entergy Corp. is expected to close the plant’s Unit 2 reactor by April 2020 and its Unit 3 reactor by April 2021 under the terms of a legal settlement reached in January with the state and the environmental group Riverkeeper. “We’re looking at ways of bringing in new business to offset that loss of revenue,” Puglisi said. The town board approved a resolution last month to publish a request for proposal for an economic development consultant. The firm would be retained for one year, likely for between $40,000 and $50,000 by Puglisi’s estimates. The firm will “help us market property that either the town owns or that is privately owned,” Puglisi said. “We could talk to the property owners to see if they are open to different types of businesses on their property.” “I guess Amazon’s not coming here,” Puglisi joked, but said possible new businesses the town would explore could include corporate office parks, recreational facilities such as an indoor skating rank or a hotel. The town, Puglisi said, can pitch potential businesses and developers on access to transit through its Metro-North train station, available Hudson River acreage and low town taxes. The land the town can explore for development include town-owned land on the Hudson River, including 100 acres in the village of Verplanck bought last year from Con Edison for $2.5 million. Add to that about 150 acres of private and town-owned

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be the closest point of access to the river for those who live in the southwest quadrant of the city.” Ginsburg Development was one of two respondents to the city’s request for proposals for the Downing Street property, which the city previously used as a storage facility for its public works department. Prior to the city’s ownership, energy company Consolidated Edison, Inc. used the land as a manufactured gas plant, during which time the site was contaminated. The electric company plans to conduct a cleanup of the

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vacant land in other parts of the town. There’s also, of course, the matter of Indian Point’s 240 waterfront acres, owned by Entergy. While Puglisi said the town will explore possible uses for the land, officials still don’t have a clear answer on whether any of it will be available for redevelopment. “But if it can be used, or a part of that 240 acres can be used, we want to hit the ground running with possibilities,” Puglisi said. NYSERDA, meanwhile, has contracted

D.L. English Consulting for $350,000 to help the state’s Indian Point closure task force with a study on potential reuses for Indian Point’s land. A NYSERDA spokesperson said the study will “develop facts and articulate options to facilitate decision making by stakeholders relative to reuse of the Indian Point site.” The report will have sections on the property and its history, options for decom-

polluted site, a job that must be completed before development may begin. Earlier this month, the city’s real estate committee referred the issue of the property’s conveyance to Ginsburg Development to the city council. However, at the council’s meeting on Oct. 10, the matter was referred back to the real estate committee. “There’s been some back and forth among the council members in regard to this issue,” said council president Liam J. McLaughlin. McLaughlin added that members of the council had received some feedback from members of the community who “weren’t quite comfortable with the project yet.”

“We felt that there was a need for further meetings to make sure that everyone is on the same page as to what’s being proposed and what they’re looking to do down in that area,” McLaughlin said. As part of the area’s redevelopment, the city plans to undertake a comprehensive rezoning of the property surrounding the Ludlow train station, which is largely zoned for industrial use. “We will be looking holisticly at that quarter of the city to try to find something that is attractive and also something that obviously reflects the input of the residents that live down there presently,” said Michael V. Curti, the city's corporation counsel.

missioning, regulatory requirements and reuse options. D.L. English Consulting representatives noted at the meeting the firm’s 19 years focused especially on the nuclear industry. The project manager for the reuse study, Fred Petschauer, has worked in the past on the closing of Zion Nuclear Power Station in Illinois and was the resident manager for the decommissioning of the Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant on Long Island. Petschauer said D.L. Consulting will work with Entergy to gather a range of data, including radiological conditions of the property, other hazardous materials, stored spent fuel stored and spill reports. “We hope to paint a picture of Indian Point,” Petschauer said at the meeting. “Take the 240 acres and be able to divide into what we call impacted vs. nonimpacted.” The final report from the state task force on reuse scenarios is due by the end of April 2018. Westchester County Legislator Catherine Borgia, Democratic majority leader and representative of Cortlandt, said it’s important the study look at economic development. “We’re going to have to have some strategic thinking on how we are going to use this property sooner rather than later,” Borgia said. “The economic development part has to be part of the report, not only the decommissioning process. Borgia added that local representatives “need some oversight about exactly what we want to see happen on the property.” David English, president of D.L. English Consulting, said at the meeting that the most important step is understanding the site conditions. “Before we can say what’s available, we have to know what’s there,” English said. “Ideally, with 240 acres, yes it would be great to parcel off segments of that facility for reuse,” English said. “Can it be done? We don't know yet. That’s what we are going to try to find out right away.”

Curti added that the conveyance of the Downing Street property is just the “first step of a long process.” “We are honestly looking at the kinds of things that were successful in downtown, creating another transit-oriented (area) where residences, commercial uses can work together,” said Lee Ellman, the city’s director of the planning bureau. The city also plans to complete a traffic study for the 80-acre area surrounding the Ludlow train station. “We’re looking forward to this,” Ellman said. “This is, just as with the downtown, one of those obvious, necessary, exciting places to do some work in the city.”

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The Birch Collective brings Canadian cuisine to White Plains

BY ALEESIA FORNI aforni@westfariinc.com

here’s a new gastropub along Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains, one with a Canadian flair. The Birch Collective, the two-floor bar and restaurant at 90 Mamaroneck Ave., opened its doors in August, offering Westchester diners a taste of Montreal a little closer to home. Helmed by restaurateurs Pierluc Dupont and Matthew Gagnon Guastaferri, the neighborhood eatery combines classic American cuisine with a Québécois twist. “For me, it’s about creating an experience. You can have food, you can have a drink anywhere, but if you feel like you had an experience, you’ll remember it, you’ll come back, you’ll tell your friends,” Guastaferri said. “It’s not just about a transaction.” The 110-seat restaurant hopes to facilitate that experience by offering two bars, large communal tables and a custom-made foosball table. In keeping with the restaurant’s name, the tabletops throughout the eatery are made of birch wood. The restaurant draws its name from the birch tree, which serves as an emblem of Quebec. “The birch tree is also a symbol of making new memories, of starting new journeys, and that’s the kind of place we want to have,” Guastaferri said. “Where you meet new people, where you connect.” For Guastaferri, opening his own restaurant is something he’s dreamed of since his first stint in the restaurant world: working as a busboy at Applebee’s at 16. “I kind of caught the hospitality bug,” the New Hampshire native said. He then went on to work in a variety of positions — from server to general manager — at dozens of restaurants along the East Coast and in California. “When you’ve worked in so many restaurants and bars, you really can kind of figure out, ‘What do I want for my place? What do I want to do differently?’” he said. “It’s cool to be able to apply that now.” Guastaferri’s love affair with Montreal began after a trip to the city with his husband, who is a native of Quebec. “I was blown away by the food. They really put a lot of love into their sauces, their marinades, their purees, the drinks,” he said. “I’m like, ‘Why isn’t this world famous?’ But it is if you talk to people who’ve been there.” Guastaferri later connected with

Dupont, a Canadian restaurateur who hoped to open a restaurant along the East Coast. “(Dupont) and I got together and it was just like, ‘Oh my gosh, let’s do it,’” Guastaferri said. “Both of us, we’ve seen it all. We’ve seen the scary parts of it and the great parts of it and the stuff we want to adopt for our own purposes.” After becoming discouraged with ultra-high rents in New York City, the pair decided to look to Westchester. “We said, ‘Let’s be a big fish in a small pond. Let’s go somewhere where they need some love in the culinary and the mixology department,’” Guastaferri said. “Coming to a place like this and being able to bring affordable food and beverage that we’ve actually put a lot of love into, I just felt like we could stand out more and make a mark.” The business partners then set their sights on Mamaroneck Avenue, choosing a space that formerly housed Asian fusion restaurant Red Plum, and quickly started on what would become a yearlong buildout. “We did everything, literally everything,” Guastaferri said of the construction process. “The only thing we kept is the floors.” To bring their Canadian eatery to the states, the duo also enlisted Canadian chefs Rodney Aguilar and Tony Giulietti, who have each held executive chef stints in Montreal. Guastaferri hopes to offer diners a mix of French Canadian comfort food and a new take on a variety of American classics. “I didn’t want to alienate our guests, so I had to figure out a way to marry the two (cuisines),” he said. The result is a list of menu items that includes the Birch Burger, which is topped with bacon jam and sits on a brioche bun, and a three cheese Mac’n on Mamaroneck, macaroni and cheese served with truffle oil and lobster. The menu also includes Canadian staples like poutine and sugar pie. Dishes range in price from $5 to $20. The pub also offers craft beer and “over-the-top” cocktails designed by mixologist Samuel Trudeau, another Canadian expat. Drinks, like a BirchBerry Mojito or a Montreal Mule, can be served in “Instagram-friendly” 32-ounce mason jars. Though the restaurant has only been open a few short months, Guastaferri already has big plans for his company. “We want it to be a brand we grow, not just with other locations, but we want to sell our sauces, our other products,” he said.

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epairing all the bridges owned by New York’s local governments would cost more than $27 billion, according to a report by New York state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While the Oct. 10 report said repairing those bridges could prove a major fiscal challenge for local governments, DiNapoli did note that the number of locally owned bridges considered “structurally deficient” has declined in recent years. “Local communities are facing a big price tag for maintaining and repairing bridges,” DiNapoli said in a press release accompanying the report. “These structures are aging and the cost for repairs will likely only increase over time.” Local governments, mostly counties, own 8,834 out of 17,462 bridges in the state, according to the report. Locally owned bridges carry average daily traffic of nearly 33.4 million vehicles. The report found bridges owned by local governments are more likely to be structurally deficient than state-owned bridges. The “structurally deficient” term refers to bridges that are open and considered safe to drive on, but have load-bearing elements in poor condition or are prone to flooding. The number of structurally deficient local bridges declined from 16.7 percent of all bridges in 2002 to 12.8 percent in 2016, while the percentage of such bridges owned by the state was relatively flat at around 9 percent. Westchester County’s bridges are less likely to be structurally deficient, relative to other counties. DiNapoli's report found that 40 of Westchester’s 776 bridges, including state-owned, are considered structurally deficient, about 5 percent. That percentage puts the county fourth lowest among the 58 listed counties. Bronx, Kings, New York and Richmond counties are all combined as New York City for the report.

But the report also looked at bridges designated “functionally obsolete,” meaning bridges that are not considered structurally unsound but fail to meet current design standards for the amount of traffic they carry. Downstate bridges tend to be functionally obsolete more often than those upstate, the report found. Almost half of Westchester's bridges are considered functionally obsolete, according to the report. That’s fourth highest among all counties. Regionally, New York City has the highest proportion of functionally obsolete bridges (75.9 percent), followed by Long Island (40.6 percent) and the Mid-Hudson Valley (26.9 percent). DiNapoli’s office estimates it would cost about $1.3 billion between the counties and other municipalities to fix all the structurally deficient or functionally obsolete bridges in the Mid-Hudson region. The total cost of needed repairs to all 17,462 highway bridges in the state was estimated at $75.4 billion in 2016 by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory report. While DiNapoli noted that municipalities are generally responsible for the costs of their own bridges, state and federal funds are available. In 2016, the state created the BRIDGE NY program to support local bridges and culverts. As of January 2017, DiNapoli said the state Department of Transportation had awarded $200.4 million to fund 132 local bridge and culvert projects statewide. The federal government also provides aid for local bridge projects, primarily through Federal Highway Administration programs. DiNapoli said local governments “understand the importance of long-term planning for their infrastructure needs but they will need help.” He said that the “assistance of the federal government has also been critical. Difficult decisions lie ahead, but these infrastructure needs must be addressed.”

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BY ADIE SHORE

Nonproﬁt helps grant writers launch and grow businesses

rant writers help nonprofit organizations apply for the billions of dollars in grants that public and private foundations award each year. In the lower Hudson Valley, the grant writers who are members of Grant Professionals of the Lower Hudson (GPLH) do that and much more. They are boosting the region’s and Westchester’s economy by helping fellow grant writers start and grow businesses. In October 2008, Lydia Howie, president of Howie Marketing & Consulting Inc., convened a meeting of local grant professionals to discuss ways in which they could support each other and the grant-writing profession. Nineteen people showed up for that first meeting of GPLH. Today GPLH membership has grown to 64 members and 93 more “friends” — typically fundraisers who also have responsibility for grant writing. They handle the grant writing needs for more than 300 area nonprofits and write on a wide array of causes, including hunger, homelessness, the arts, environment, youth development, health care, diseases, disabilities and mental health, substance abuse, workforce development, higher education and much more. Collectively, they raise tens of millions each year for Westchester nonprofits, enabling

these nonprofits to fulfill their missions. Over the years, GPLH has helped to start more than 20 grant services consulting businesses, in addition to helping dozens of existing grant-writing businesses grow by adding new clients. GPLH executive staff regularly helps callers decide if they are ready for self-employment and answer questions on the logistics of setting up a business, finding clients, pitching new business, adhering to New York state Charities Bureau laws and more. They have also spoken with dozens of nonprofits inquiring about grant writing, helping them determine if they are grant ready and answering questions about pay rates, employee versus consultant, how to find a grant writer and how to work with a writer. Joanne Stewart, president of goodworks Advisory Group in Cross River and current president of Grant Professionals of the Lower Hudson, credits GPLH with helping her open her business in 2009. In 2016, she was named Development Professional of the Year by the Association of Development Officers. “GPLH gave me the tools and confidence to start my own consulting business,” Stewart said. “Because GPLH is known within the nonprofit industry as ‘the source’ for finding grant-writing support, there

were many opportunities to meet potential new clients and secure new business. The knowledge I gained through the educational programs I attended and the peer-to-peer support I received helped me to develop a strong business structure.” Freelance grant writer Aaron Fumarola said GPLH “connected me with countless fellow grant writers. Thanks to their networking opportunities, I was able to find both subcontracted work and direct freelancing… GPLH has helped me secure a good deal of work.” A popular free service GPLH provides is hosting the region’s job bank for grant-writing jobs and consultant positions. During 2016, the organization promoted 48 opportunities and was able to help nearly all advertisers fill their position or find a consultant. GPLH also provides hands-on experience for individuals interested in becoming a grant writer through its internship program. It currently has three mentor-mentee pairs. According to intern Jane Tabone, “GPLH's internship program gave me the opportunity to learn and hone the skills I needed to become a professional grant writer. The internship transitioned to a part-time job with the consultant Carrie Rothburd. I am grateful to GPLH for having this wonderful resource available for its

members, and I am also grateful to Carrie for taking a chance with me”. Other GPLH services that support grant writers and their businesses are quarterly educational meetings, industry news e-blasts, free job and consultant referral service, an annual Meet the Funders panel discussion, proofreading services and networking events. In August, the nonprofit launched GPLH Connection, a monthly networking and open-forum conference call for grant writers to share news, ask questions and bounce ideas off other grant writers. In its nine years of existence, GPLH has become a regional job creator and economic driver, helping dozens of consultants to grow their businesses and nonprofits to raise the funds they need to achieve their mission. Additional information about GPLH and its free resources available to nonprofits and grant professionals, including information on grant professional certification, grant writing courses, webinars, grant seeking and research resources, may be found on its website at GPLH.org. Adie Shore is the owner of Shore Grant Services in Scarsdale. She can be reached at 914-420-5947 or adie@shoregrantservices.com.

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Doctors of Distinction to honor 9 top Westchester physicians BY RYAN DEFFENBAUGH rdeffenbaugh@westfairinc.com

everal of Westchester County's most distinguished doctors will be honored Oct. 24 at the annual Doctors of Distinction Awards ceremony. The fifth annual event will be held at 5:30 p.m. at C.V. Rich Mansion at 305 Ridgeway in White Plains. The awards are co-presented by Brown, Gruttadaro, Gaujean, Prato & Sastow PLLC, the Westchester County Business Journal, the Westchester County Medical Society and Mitchell WealthCare, UBS Financial Services. “The Doctors of Distinction awards program enables the Business Journal and co-sponsors to bestow much-deserved recognition upon those physicians — selected by a panel of experts — who go above and beyond the diagnosis,” said Dee DelBello, publisher of the Westchester County Business Journal. “The number of nominations this year was extraordinary, which made it a difficult process for the judges but illustrated how fortunate we are in Westchester to have the best physicians and health care. Congratulations to all

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Top from left: Dr. AnneBeth Litt, Dr. Cynthia Chin, Dr. Anthony Febles and Dr. Jaime Knopman. Bottom from left: Dr. Ashutosh Kaul, Dr. Jared Knopman, Dr. Rifat Latifi, Dr. Brian Levine and Michael Tarr.

doctors and especially the 2017 Doctors of Distinction.” This year’s winners are: All in the Family: Dr. Jared Knopman, Weill Cornell Medicine/New YorkPresbyterian, and Dr. Jaime Knopman, Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine. No Land Too Far: Dr. Rifat Latifi, Westchester Medical Center. Cutting Edge: Dr. Ashutosh Kaul, Greenwich Hospital and Dr. Brian Levine,

Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine. Caring for All: Dr. AnneBeth Litt, Westchester Institute for Human Development. Female Trailblazer: Dr. Cynthia Chin, White Plains Hospital Center for Cancer Care. Promise for the Future: Michael Tarr, New York Medical College. Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Anthony Febles, Phelps Memorial Hospital. “We are honored to be co-sponsoring

the 2017 Doctors of Distinction awards recognizing the tremendous and outstanding contributions these physicians have made in peoples’ lives in the Westchester community,” said Gary S. Sastow, partner at Brown, Gruttadaro, Gaujean, Prato & Sastow, PLLC. “Congratulations to the winners and all the nominees.” Added Barry P. Mitchell Jr., managing director at Mitchell WealthCare, UBS Financial Services, “I am so proud that my team at Mitchell WealthCare is taking part in Doctors of Distinction to honor these incredible physicians. Our mission to help establish financial wellness in our community has been humbled and yet driven by the inspiring work of our local medical community. We want to thank all of the nominees and recipients for their challenging and lifesaving commitment to all of us in Westchester County.” Additional sponsors of the events are the Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine New York; New York Medical College; APS Payroll; Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors; Greenwich Hospital; BMW of Mount Kisco; White Plains Hospital; NewYorkPresbyterian and ColumbiaDoctors. Registration for the event is available at westfaironline.com/events.

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Community health centers brace for federal funding shortage BY ALEESIA FORNI aforni@westfariinc.com

ommunity health providers are bracing for the worst after Congress missed a critical funding deadline last month by failing to reauthorize the Community Health Centers Fund, which expired on Sept. 30. “This is our core grant program,” said Lindsay Farrell, president and CEO of Open Door Family Medical Centers, which operates cost-effective health care practices in Westchester and Putnam counties. The grant accounts for about 70 percent of the $6 million in federal funding that Open Door receives. “I’m not quite sure what’s going to happen if this legislation isn’t reauthorized,” said Farrell, who last month traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with congressional officials and advocate for the funding. The good news, Farrell said, is the funding extension has received bipartisan support. A bill that would extend the funding for five years is currently in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and co-sponsors include U.S. Reps. Sean Patrick Maloney and Nita Lowey. “Community health centers are instrumental in providing health care to New Yorkers throughout the Lower Hudson Valley,” Lowey said. “If funding were to lapse, it would devastate the ability of community health centers to serve the people who depend on them for health care.” Open Door, which operates facilities in Ossining, Port Chester, Sleepy Hollow, Mount Kisco, Brewster and Mamaroneck, estimates that as many as 5,000 of its patients in Westchester County could

lose access to care should funding not be renewed. Similarly, HRHCare, a health center with 28 facilities in Hudson Valley and Long Island, stands to lose $14.5 million should the funding fail to be reauthorized. The nonprofit could also face the potential closing of certain sites, officials said in a statement. Nationally, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that

the funding cutoff will lead to the closing of as many as 2,800 health center locations and a loss of access to care for nearly 9 million patients. “It’s just not highly functional in D.C. The problem is figuring out how it all gets paid for,” Farrell said. “For a long time, we were telling (Congress) that this needed to get done, and it hasn’t. Why should I believe it is going to be done now?” Just weeks after the funding dead-

line was missed, the effects are already reaching community health centers like Open Door. “I have a hiring freeze. There are contracts I’m not going to enter into with this kind of uncertainty,” she said. “Without (this funding), I’m going to have to not hire and I hate to say layoffs, but we would have to restrict services. We see patients six days a week, morning to night and without this money, we might not be able to.”

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IN COURT

BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfariinc.com

SEC: POUND RIDGE MAN RAN BOGUS HEDGE FUND

Investors poured nearly $20 million into the Scronic Macro Fund over the past seven years, but when some of them tried to cash out recently, investment adviser Michael Scronic of Pound Ridge stalled them. The fund had less than $6,000 in assets. In reality, the Securities and Exchange Commission said, there was no fund. Scronic Macro Fund was a “fictitious hedge fund” and Scronic was not a registered investment adviser. The money allegedly disappeared in bad trades and on personal expenses of more than $500,000 a year. The SEC on Oct. 5 sued the 46-year-old Scronic for securities fraud. He was also arrested and the U.S. Attorney’s Office charged him criminally with wire fraud and securities fraud. Scronic did not respond to a voicemail message requesting his side of the story.

He does have an investment background, having worked on an equities trading desk for Morgan Stanley from 1998 to 2005 and receiving a master’s degree from the University of Chicago business school. But the federal agencies said he ran a bogus fund out of his home in Pound Ridge, persuading 45 people, including friends, many from his community, to invest as little as $23,000 and as much as $2.4 million. Scronic put the money in a personal brokerage account and invested primarily in risky options on equities, indexes and futures contracts. The deal was that he would charge a 1 percent fee on assets under management plus 20 percent of profits. Investors would get quarterly reports and could redeem their funds in three business days. The reports painted a rosy picture. He claimed positive returns in all but one of 22 quarters, from April 2010 to June 2017. He occasionally reported his views of economic trends, using complicated vocabulary, the SEC said, “to demonstrate his mastery of the markets and investment acumen.” In fact, the SEC said, he was sustaining “dramatic and consistent losses.” He had piled up $15.8 million in losses on $20.8 million in deposits. Money was withdrawn from the bro-

kerage account and put into his personal bank accounts, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, to support a lavish lifestyle. About $2.9 million was spent on personal items such as $12,275 a month in rent for a 6,817-square-foot, 4-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom house on 9.95 acres in Pound Ridge. He made mortgage payments for a vacation home at Stratton Mountain in Vermont, according to an FBI affidavit, paid fees for multiple beach and country clubs and credit card charges that averaged $15,000 a month. When people asked to redeem their investments, the government said, Scronic paid them with money from new investors. But as trading losses mounted, he deflected investors. An unidentified person from Westchester, referred to as Investor A in government documents, invested $100,000 with Scronic in December 2015. The investor had made it clear that liquidity was important because he was starting a new business. Scronic allegedly responded that redemptions are done within two days. “So if you do need to withdraw for your business needs it will be quick and painless.” The reports showed the investment growing from 4 to 7 percent quarterly. In June, Scronic pressured Investor A to put

more into the fund, to take advantage of an upcoming market opportunity. The investor gave another $100,000. On the same day, the criminal complaint states, Scronic spent about $11,000 at Cartier. The July quarterly report showed Investor A’s stake valued at $223,283. Actually, the SEC says, it was worth $27,376. Investor A, believing he had nearly a quarter of a million dollars, tried to redeem his shares. Scronic made a variety of excuses. He could not process the withdrawal for at least two weeks. He ignored emails. Then he said he had changed his account from Yahoo to Gmail. Finally, the SEC alleged he said he could only make redemptions on a quarterly basis. The SEC is asking the court to make Scronic “disgorge all ill-gotten gains” and to pay civil penalties. The criminal charges each carry a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. He was released from custody on a $500,000 personal recognizance bond that was cosigned by his wife.

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mation about nearby towers, a lawsuit claims. Verizon compared its plans for a tower at the Danish Home for the Aged in Crotonon-Hudson to a shorter structure that would have given it less coverage. “Verizon had perpetrated a fraud,” said Nancy Scherer, who lives on Quaker Ridge Road near the Danish Home, and the Cortlandt Zoning Board of Appeals “refused to recognize that it had been euchered.” She sued Verizon, the zoning appeals board and the Danish Home last month in state Supreme Court in Westchester. Scherer had asked the board for a new hearing to reconsider approvals it had granted to Verizon to install a 140-foot pole on ground leased from the Danish Home. The board denied her request on Aug. 16. This is not the first time she has sued to stop Verizon. Scherer challenged the town and the company on procedural grounds in March. That case is pending. The new lawsuit is based on evidence that she and her husband, M. William Scherer, a lawyer, say they discovered after the first lawsuit was filed. They cite a Cortlandt policy that encourages telecommunications companies to share towers, rather than build new towers, to minimize aesthetic considerations. When a company applies for a special permit to build a tower, it must demonstrate efforts to find space it can share on existing structures. It must submit a comprehensive report that identifies existing towers within four miles of the proposed site. Verizon compared its plans to Con Edison electrical transmission tower F-19 near the Danish Home. But that tower is built on lower ground, the lawsuit states, and the top is 27 feet below the top elevation of the proposed Danish Home tower. The zoning board concluded that there were no suitable existing sites for sharing space, according to the lawsuit, and that a shorter tower would not give Verizon the wireless coverage it needs. But Verizon failed to disclose two Con Edison towers that are higher than the proposed tower, according to the lawsuit. Tower F-18, for instance, is about 3,000 feet from the Danish Home site and is 60 feet higher than the proposed tower. Disclosing F-18, the lawsuit states, would have undermined Verizon’s claims that Con Edison towers are unsuitable. Scherer is asking the court to annul the approvals that the town granted for the proposed tower. Tom Wood, Cortlandt town attorney, and Erik Andersen, administrator of the Danish Home, declined to comment on the lawsuit. Verizon attorney Michael Sheridan did not respond to a voicemail message, but in his answer to the first Scherer lawsuit he denied all allegations.

TWO DINERS ASSESSED $837,356 FOR UNPAID MINIMUM WAGE AND OVERTIME

American Classic Executive Diner in Hawthorne and American Classic Broadway Diner in Yonkers have been ordered to pay the U.S. Department of Labor $837,356 for not paying the minimum wage or overtime to 29 employees. The Sept. 28 judgment by federal Judge Cathy Seibel also names the corporate owners, American Diner Group Inc. and Chrisevan Corp., and the four brothers who run the diners, Haider Khan, Rabbani Khan, Usmani Khan and Zilani Khan, who all share the first name, Gulam. The diners are owned by Rabbani Khan’s wife, Suhela Khan, according to court records. She was not named in the lawsuit filed last year by the U.S. Department of Labor. The Labor Department claimed that employees regularly worked six days a week for 10 hours or more, yet were not paid overtime or the minimum wage. Some busboys, for example, worked 55 to 66 hours a week and were paid just $25 a day. Even with tips ranging from $200 to $300 a week, they often received less than the $7.25 hourly minimum wage. Servers were typically paid $5 an hour. Cooks were paid from $525 to $725 a week for 50 to 60 hours of work, but received no overtime payments. Dishwashers were paid a fixed $330 to $400 for 55 to 63 hours of work. The parking lot attendant was paid $20 to work four hours one day a week and did not regularly receive tips. The Labor Department said the Khans concealed Fair Labor Standards Act violations by creating false payroll records, paying employees in cash and off the books, and by directing employees to lie to investigators and to sign documents that said they had been paid correctly. The judgment is based on $418,678 in back wages and an equal amount in damages for an average award of $28,874 per employee. Seibel also ordered the Khans to keep adequate records and to not retaliate against employees. The Khans did not respond to court summons to answer the charges. Usmani Khan filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in February, claiming $1,126 in assets, $49,058 in liabilities and a monthly income of $800. The bankruptcy case was dismissed after he failed twice to appear for a required creditors examination. The Khans did not respond to a message left at the American Diner Group, requesting comment, and no one answered the phone at Chrisevan Corp.

Save the date Can’t miss college event 2017 Thursday, October 19 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Mitchell WealthCare UBS Financial Services Inc. 709 Westchester Avenue, Suite 400, White Plains, NY 10604 914-287-6074 Location Shenorock Shore Club 475 Stuyvesant Avenue, Rye, NY 10580 Seating is limited. RSVP Maggie Smith, Senior Wealth Strategy Associate maggie.smith@ubs.com Our panelists this year include: Lynn Carnegie Founder Carnegie Pollack Test Prep Approaching the SAT and ACT Neal Schwartz President College Planning of Westchester A holistic approach to finding the right school for your child

Patrick Dwyer Director of College Counseling Greenwich Academy Building a strong resume, writing the college essay and seeking recommendations Robert Madden 529 College Savings Plan Consultant, Hartford Funds Implementing a college saving plan

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THE LIST: Highest-Paid CEOs

WESTCHESTER COUNTY

Highly compensated CEOs

WESTCHESTER COUNTY

Ranked by total salary.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Bank president Title Age • Year appointed Year established

Salary $

Bonus $

Stock awards $

75,965,266

Virginia M. Rometty Chairman, president and CEO 59 • 2012

1,600,000

12,822,238

4,950,000

12,094,414

388,365

840,782

32,695,699

PepsiCo Inc.

Indra K. Nooyi Chairman of the board and CEO 61 • 2001

1,725,000

8,910,015

14,350,000

4,614,819

183,582

29,783,416

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Leonard S. Schleifer President and CEO 64 • 1988

1,242,000

2,235,600

24,631,012

228,908

28,337,520

Morgan Stanley

James P. Gorman Chairman of the board and CEO 58 • 2010

1,500,000

9,698,750

9,958,913

8,971

39,201

21,205,835

MasterCard Inc.

Ajay Banga President and CEO 57 • 2010

1,200,000

5,750,003

4,032,000

5,749,990

160,063

16,892,056

ITT Corp.

Denise L. Ramos President and CEO 60 • 2011

1,000,000

3,500,125

805,000

1,125,012

35,585

211,818

6,677,540

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. *

William J. Flynn President and CEO 62 • 2006

1,035,040

2,940,674

2,028,600

203,570

6,207,884

Prestige Brands Inc.

Ronald M. Lombardi President and CEO 53 • 2015

800,000

80,000

599,990

896,000

1,195,919

18,984

3,590,892

MBIA Inc.

Joseph W. Brown CEO 66 • 2008

1,000,000

2,100,000

482,828

3,582,828

BioScrip Inc. **

Daniel E. Greenleaf President and CEO 52 • 2016

207,635

418,867

362,500

621,041

25,000

1,635,043

Progenics Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Mark R. Baker CEO 62 • 2009

593,551

53,224

296,776

556,774

19,093

1,519,418

Name Address Area code: 914, unless otherwise stated Website

GAMCO Investors Inc. 1 Corporate Center, Rye 10580 921-5100 • gabelli.com

International Business Machines Corp.

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

777 Old Saw Mill River Road, Tarrytown 10591 847-7400 • pepsico.com

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

2000 Westchester Ave., Purchase 10577 225-5510 • morganstanley.com

2000 Purchase St., Purchase 10577 249-2000 • mastercard.com

1133 Westchester Ave., White Plains 10604 641-2000 • itt.com

2000 Westchester Ave., Purchase 10577 701-8200 • atlasair.com

660 White Plains Road, Tarrytown 10591 800-831-7105 • prestigebrands.com

1 Manhattanville Road, Suite 301, Purchase 10577 273-4545 • mbia.com

100 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford 10523 460-1600 • bioscrip.com

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

Mario J. Gabelli Chairman, CEO and chief investment officer - value portfolios 74 • 1976

Option awards Change in pension Nonequity All other incentive $ value and noncompensation compensation qualified deferred $ $ compensation earnings $

This list is a sampling of the hightest-paid CEOs of companies with offices in the region. If you would like to include your CEO in our next list, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com. Note: *

All financial information was gathered from public proxy statements available through company websites. The proxy statements reflect the financial information of the year prior. Information taken from the 2015 proxy statement. The 2016 proxy statement has not yet been published.

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Staying organized and on point I don’t have a system to keep organized. Over the years I have tried lots of different ways to stay organized but none of them stick. I feel as if I’m wasting time and losing out on opportunities when I become disorganized. How can I stay on point, increase my efficiency and do a better job of tracking things? THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Do an assessment of the tools you rely on to keep yourself organized. Do one thing, do it well, then move on. Allow your brain time away. Prioritize based on goals. Recognize the role stress plays in disorganization. Staying organized can be a challenge for business owners who deal with a variety of urgent and not-so-urgent issues every day. They have limited resources and are constantly triaging what needs immediate

attention and what can wait. Then there’s the challenge of finding and keeping the right affordable talent, without which more demands stay on the owner’s desk. Get a smooth start to the day by organizing things at home. Clothes, briefcase, lunch, keys, planning after-work activities — it all adds up. When you begin by being organized, on time and prepared to tackle the day ahead, you’re creating momentum for the rest of the day. Devote a few minutes each evening to setting up for a successful tomorrow. Check your calendar for any unusual business or personal appointments. Put together all the things you’ll need in the morning. Write a note to remind yourself of things to take out of the refrigerator and things to pick up on the way to work. Plan your time. Add 30 percent more time than you think you need. Keep an eye on the clock while you’re getting up and out the door to help make sure you start the day on schedule and stay there. Once you arrive at work, take a look at your workspace. Clean off the desk. Build a filing system for paper documents and another one for computer documents and emails. Schedule tasks into blocks of time on a calendar that’s readily visible. Keep a

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list of to-do’s and projects that you check at least three times a day. Delegate what you can to employees and advisors. If needed and if funds are available, hire temporary help and project workers to get through some of the workload. If that’s not enough, decide what to take off the list based on the company’s goals. Develop the discipline to stay on point and do one thing well before moving on. Avoid multi tasking. If you’re in the middle of something, let someone else answer the

phone. Train staff to come to you at scheduled times, with a list of questions, instead of interrupting you throughout the day as questions come up. Allow your brain time away — through breaks, exercise and other activities outside work. Get enough sleep every night. If you’re not tired late at night, find ways to increase the physical exercise you get during the day and try eating lighter meals in the evenings to help turn things around. Beware of stressful situations and how they may play into disorganization. Research shows that stress impacts how the brain works in negative ways, and that includes your ability to organize. Know what you can’t control and don’t waste your energy on it. Focus your organizing energy on the things you can control. LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOOK? Try “Organize Your Business; Organize Your Life” by Rachael Doyle. Andi Gray is president of Strategy Leaders Inc. in Stamford, a business consulting firm that teaches companies how to double revenue and triple profits in repetitive growth cycles. Call or email for a free consultation and diagnostics: 877-2383535, AskAndi@StrategyLeaders.com.

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he Permanent Mission of Chad to the United Nations may continue to defend itself in a $1.4 million contract dispute over renovations of a historic mansion in New Rochelle. U.S. District Court Judge Vincent L. Briccetti had entered a default judgment for Hilt Construction and Management Corp., and closed the case, after Chad failed to respond to the lawsuit. But the United States intervened, citing sovereign immunity. On Oct. 6, Briccetti set aside the default judgment and allowed the case to continue. Hilt, of Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, said it did nearly $3.9 million in renovations on the 39-room, 11,216-square-foot mansion at 157 Davenport Ave. Chad still owes $1.4 million, the contractor said. Chad claims that Hilt charged more than the agreed-upon budget. Chad bought the Gothic Revival mansion in 2014 for $1.3 million. Hilt billed the mission for a variety of work: $228,000 for 19 new bathrooms, according to project documents, $231,000 for new windows, $201,550 for a heated swimming pool and deck, $176,630 for hardwood and porcelain floors, $148,040 for lighting fixtures and wiring, $113,130 for a circular driveway and $77,246 for grass and trees on the 1.14 acre lot. The contractor also charged $137,000 for overhead and $137,000 for profit. Hilt sued Chad and the previous ambassador, Cherif Mahamat Zene, in 2015. Briccetti dismissed that case, finding that the ambassador enjoyed diplomatic immunity and the mission had not been properly served with papers, under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act.

Hilt filed a new complaint last year that named only the mission. The court papers were sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Chad, to comply with the sovereign immunity law. When no one responded or appeared at a court hearing, Briccetti approved the default judgment for Hilt. Chad learned of the new lawsuit when Bank of America debited $53,519 from its account and notified the mission that funds would be held to satisfy a legal order. Ambassador Moustapha Alifei alerted the U.S. Department of State. The State Department intervened. Ensuring immunity for official U.N. missions, the government said, affords the same protections for U.S. diplomatic properties overseas. The U.S. argued that the mission cannot operate without access to its bank account and that property of a United Nations mission, including bank accounts, is immune from attachment under international agreements. Hilt also failed to follow proper procedure for enforcing a default judgment against a foreign state. The U.S. said it is taking a position only on the immunity issue and not on the contract dispute. Briccetti noted that the package of court documents that were sent to Chad was not opened because it was addressed personally to the foreign minister, who was not present. “This demonstrates perhaps a careless oversight,” Briccetti said, “but not willfulness” in not responding to the lawsuit. Briccetti set an Oct. 20 deadline for Chad to formally answer the lawsuit. The ambassador’s residence was built in 1859 for a descendant of the Davenport family that settled on the Long Island Sound. It is known as Davenport House and also as Sans-Souci. In 1980 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

AUCTION

BY MARC GUBERTI

Three essential social media practices for success

e crave social media more than we crave a good breakfast. Ever since social media’s inception on the web, businesses have been utilizing various platforms to tap into new, previously unreachable audiences. The craving for social media is only growing, but how can businesses get their slice of the pie? These three best practices will help.

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ASK THE IMPORTANT QUESTION BEFORE YOU POST

Once businesses experience the slightest success on social media, it’s tempting for those business owners to believe they know exactly what their audiences want. Here’s the problem: no one knows exactly what their audiences want. The only way to know for sure what your audience wants is to put content out there and see how people engage with it. Some of your posts will get more engagement — retweets, shares, likes, etc. — than others. Engagements are votes. If posts about Topic A get more engagement than posts about Topic B, you need to provide more of Topic A. The important question you must constantly ask yourself before you post anything on social media: “Is this what my audience wants?”

CREATE A LEGENDARY EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Not all statistics are created equal. Some of the statistics will give you an accurate idea of where your business is heading. Other statistics are only helpful in certain situations. For instance, when people engage with your social media posts, that tells you what your audience wants. So, if you continue to boost your engagement on your social media posts, are you on the road to success? Yes and no. In part yes, because more engagement

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Cyberstorm conference addresses growing cyberthreat BY RYAN DEFFENBAUGH rdeffenbaugh@westfairinc.com

peaking at Pace University on Oct. 6, Cyrus Vance Jr., Manhattan district attorney, said that when he first arrived in the Manhattan office as an assistant DA in the 1980s, computer crime was as simple as “when someone went into an office building and took a computer.” Vance was addressing a room full of students and business executives at Wilcox Hall on Pace’s Pleasantville campus as the keynote speaker for “Cyberstorm: Cybersecurity in Business.” As the title of the all-day conference suggests, computer and cybercrime has grown in both complexity and frequency

well beyond Vance’s initial understanding. He said cybercrime now represents about a third of the cases his office prosecutes. To illustrate the issue, he listed a series of high-profile hacks and cybercrimes just in the last three years. The “staggeringly large crimes” included attacks on Target and Sony Pictures, both hacked in 2014, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management in 2015, the Democratic National Committee in 2016 and Equifax in 2017. The hacks are evidence of a cyberthreat that Vance said represents a “clear and present danger.” He stressed the need for companies and agencies to work together to address cybersecurity issues. “More than ever, cyber should bring us all together,” Vance said. “Because we

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are either going to get together and figure out how we share solutions on cyber or if we don't, we are going to be picked off company by company, agency by agency.” The all-day symposium on cybersecurity was part of a local effort to share possible solutions. The event was hosted by Pace’s Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems and The Business Council of Westchester. The symposium featured a series of panels on cybersolutions and a breakfast keynote by Timothy T. Lunderman, senior cybersecurity administrator for World Wide Technology and former top tier administrator for the National Security Agency. Jonathan Hill, dean of the Seidenberg School, said Pace plans to build the inaugural conference into a yearly event. “Every individual has to be concerned about cybersecurity, but business owners do particularly,” Hill said. “Business owners are inevitably dealing with their customer’s money and some level of their customer's personal information. So, from a risk management and legal perspective, all business owners need to be aware and on top of this.” That was a message echoed by Vance. “To protect your brand,” Vance said, “you have to protect your customer's brands and their data.” Vance has been in the news recently because of questions raised about his handling of investigations into a Trump family real estate deal in 2012 and sexual assault allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein in 2015. Vance avoided alluding to the controversies during his speech, keeping his 30-minute keynote focused on cybersecurity. He promoted the Global Cyber Alliance, an initiative his office launched in 2015 with the city of London Police and the Center for Internet Security. The initiative has launched several tool-kits to help businesses avoid being victims of cyberattacks, including email authentication. Crucial to “bending the curve” of an increasing cyberthreat, Vance said, is collaboration. “Industries have to stop being scared of talking with each other about the threats they are receiving for fear that any information that is negative to your industry is somehow going to turn into a reduction in stock prices,” he said. Vance said cyberthreats to business and organizations should be viewed with a neighborhood mentality. “If I don't protect my neighbor’s house, then I made my house more vulnerable,” he said. “It's really that simple.”

FACTS & FIGURES BANKRUPTCIES MANHATTAN 470 W. 42nd Street Gourmet Food Inc. 470 W. 42nd St., New York 10036. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Rosemarie E. Matera. Filed: Oct. 5. Case no. 17-12801-shl.

COURT CASES Biomet Inc. et al. Filed by Karen H. Lambdin. Action: diversity-product liability. Attorney: Steven T. Halperin. Oct. 10. Case no. 7:17-cv-07713-VB. Commissioner of Social Security. Filed by Griselda Pegalia Almanzan Batista. Action: review of HHS decision (DIWC). No attorney listed. Filed: Oct. 10. Case no. 7:17-cv-7651-CS. JTR Transportation Corp. Filed by Michael Detouche. Action: fed. question: civil rights (race discrimination). Attorney: David S. Ratner. Filed: Oct. 9. Case no. 7:17-cv-07719. Neri’s Bakery Products Inc. Filed by Ronald Medina. Action: denial of overtime compensation. Attorney: Peter Arcadio Romero. Filed: Oct. 9. Case no. 7:17-cv-07710. New Milford Hospital. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: diversityforeclosure. Attorney: Stephen John Vargas. Filed: Oct. 5. Case no. 7:17-cv07582-VB. Ocean Pacific Interiors Inc. Filed by Trustees of the District Council 9 Painting Industry Insurance and Annuity Funds. Action: E.R.I.S.A.: civil enforcement of employee benefits. Attorney: Dana Lynne Henke. Filed: Oct. 5. Case no. 7:17-cv-07581-KMK. P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc. Filed by Tania Beauvais. Action: fed. question: employment discrimination. Attorney: Eric Baum. Filed: Oct. 9. Case no. 7:17-cv-07724.

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The Permanent Mission of Chad to the United Nations in New York. Filed by Hilt Construction & Management Corp. Action: jurisdiction: amount in controversy. Attorney: Deborah Ann Johnson and Michael L. Shanker. Filed: Oct. 6. Case no. 7:16-cv06421-VB. The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Filed by Mary McPhillips. Action: diversity-other contract. Attorney: Lia Elizabeth Fierro. Filed: Oct. 5. Case no. 7:17-cv07603-CS. Rolling Frito-Lay Sales LP. Filed by Justinnie DeLeon. Action: diversity — auto negligence. Attorney: Richard J. Davolio. Filed: Oct. 9. Case no. 7:17-cv07712. RRV Enterprises LLC et al. Filed by Michael Holness. Action: diversityproduct liability. Attorney: Alexander J. Drago. Action: diversity-product liability. Filed: Oct. 9. Case no. 7:17-cv07726

DEEDS Above $1 million 135 Highland LLC, New York. Seller: 135 Highland Road Associates LLC, Rye. Property: 135 Highland Road, Rye. Amount: $5.4 million. Filed Oct. 5. Croton Westchester LLC, New York. Seller: Judy Losapio DeVitt, Allendale, N.J. Property: 1250 Albany Post Road, Cortlandt. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Oct. 6. Dobbs Ferry 62 Main LLC, Bronxville. Seller: D.F. Village Service Center Inc., Bonita Springs, Fla. Property: 62 Main St., Grenburgh. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Oct. 5. Lenick Realty LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Trust of Alice Curi, Sleepy Hollow. Property: 1 Sunnyside Drive, Yonkers. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Oct. 5. The Pirlies Inc., Coral Gables, Fla. Seller: Daniel Mark Girardi, et al, Rye. Property: 391 Park Ave., Rye. Amount: $4 million. Filed Oct. 6.

ON THE RECORD

24 Baldwin Avenue Realty LLC, Harrison. Seller: Diane M. Iovenitti, Larchmont. Property: 24 Baldwin Ave., Mamaroneck. Amount: $370,000. Filed Oct. 6.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: Mohammed A. Hossain, New Rochelle. Property: 40 Winthrop Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $395,612. Filed Oct. 6.

North County Homes Inc., Yorktown Heights. Seller: William F. Hoth Jr., Katonah. Property: 16 Lakeside Drive, Somers. Amount: $52,000. Filed Oct. 2.

25 Memorial Drive Chappaqua LLC, Chappaqua. Seller: 25 Memorial Drive LLC, Somers. Property: 25 Memorial Drive, New Castle. Amount: $475,000. Filed Oct. 5.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Andrew Szczesniak, White Plains. Property: 125-7 Fort Hill Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $466,137. Filed Oct. 3.

Robert James Contracting Corp., Glen Head. Seller: Peter L. Levin, Copenhagen, Denmark. Property: 36 Round Hill Road, Greenburgh. Amount: $860,000. Filed Oct. 5.

304 Decatur Ave Corp., Ossining. Seller: Joseph Ruggiero, Yonkers. Property: 304 Decatur Ave., Peekskill. Amount: $220,001. Filed Oct. 4.

Finest Home Buyers LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Dannette Hill, Yonkers. Property: 5 S. Malcolm St., Ossining. Amount: $37,000. Filed Oct. 4.

Sepol Realty Corp., Mount Vernon. Seller: Carol Garro, Mount Vernon. Property: 197 W. Lincoln Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $340,000. Filed Oct. 5.

458 N Terr Ave Group Corp., Richmond Hill. Seller: U.S. Bank N.A. Property: 458 N. Terrace Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $257,250. Filed Oct. 3.

GFG Pals LLC, New Rochelle. Seller: Ulrick Vieux, Jr, et al, Suffern. Property: 99 Union Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $740,000. Filed Oct. 6.

473 NY LLC, Bronx. Seller: Steven P. Kmetz, White Plains. Property: 473 Bronxville Road, Yonkers. Amount: $468,700. Filed Oct. 6.

Giovanni LLC, Bronx. Seller: Joseph L. Sanchez, Jr., Henderson, Nv. Property: 501 Stratton Road, New Rochelle. Amount: $315,000. Filed Oct. 4.

48 Pelham Property LLC, New York. Seller: Edvicin Corp., Greenwich, Ct. Property: 48 1st St., Pelham. Amount: $640,000. Filed Oct. 2.

Heritage 154 Inc., Brewster. Seller: Citibank N.A. Property: 154 A Heritage Hills, Somers. Amount: $330,000. Filed Oct. 5.

521 and 523 Willett Ave Corp., Scarsdale. Seller: Francis Sevean, Mamaroneck. Property: 521-523 Willett Ave., Rye. Amount: $400,000. Filed Oct. 3.

Hillside BD LLC, Scarsdale. Seller: Maria Cantillana, Poughkeepsie. Property: 31 Cabot Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $177,894. Filed Oct. 5.

92-94 Leicester Street LLC, White Plains. Seller: Rodolfo Lopez, et al, Cary, N.C. Property: 92-94 Leicester St., Rye. Amount: $700,000. Filed Oct. 4. Arm Maple Holdings Group LLC, Mineola. Seller: Maple Hill Management LLC, Cortlandt Manor. Property: 114 Maple St., Yonkers. Amount: $626,000. Filed Oct. 6. Cartus Financial Corp., Danbury, Ct. Seller: Lucia Ponginebbi, Sleepy Hollow. Property: 60 New Broadway, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $580,000. Filed Oct. 6. Cedar Lane Holdings LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Robin Lewitas, Scarsdale. Property: 178 Cedar Lane, Ossining. Amount: $80,000. Filed Oct. 4.

U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Peter D. Bregman, et al, Rye. Property: 3 Limestone Road, North Castle. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Oct. 2.

Comfort Homes and Property Management LLC, New Rochelle. Seller: Glory Estates LLC, New Rochelle. 14-16 Horton Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $495,000. Filed Oct. 5.

Below $1 million

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: John Brophy, Rye. Property: 309 N. 7th Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $900,330. Filed Oct. 2.

108 West Lincoln Avenue LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: JEP Consultants Inc., Mount Vernon. Property: 110 W. Lincoln Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $330,000. Filed Oct. 6.

Hudson City Savings Bank, O’Fallon, Mo. Seller: Daniel Pagano, Yorktown Heights. Property: 212 Campbell Road, Yorktown. Amount: $512,082. Filed Oct. 3. Hyatt Avenue Asset LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Denise M. Villani, et al, Yonkers. Property: 64 Hyatt Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $700,000. Filed Oct. 2. Islamic Center of Peekskill Inc., Peekskill. Seller: The First Hebrew Congregation Inc., Peekskill. Property: 813 Main St., Peekskill. Amount: $200,000. Filed Oct. 3. Leanto Properties LLC, Chappaqua. Seller: JYD Realty Holdings LLC, Armonk. Property: 66 N. Highland, Ossining. Amount: $455,000. Filed Oct. 5. Meta Properties LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Guy T. Parisi, Rye. Property: 43 Hathaway Road, Eastchester. Amount: $620,000. Filed Oct. 4. MJE II LLC, Scarsdale. Seller: JenChieh Huang, et al, White Plains. Property: 4 Martine Ave., 404, White Plains. Amount: $365,000. Filed Oct. 6.

Sevans Elite Properties LLC, Mamaroneck. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Property: 418 S. First Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $157,000. Filed Oct. 4. Stiefelmann LLC, Croton-on-Hudson. Seller: Elena L. Restaino, Croton-on-Hudson. Property: 116 Half Moon Bay Drive, 116, Cortlandt. Amount: $509,000. Filed Oct. 6. Top Caardz Holding LLC, et al, West Harrison. Seller: Luna Group West LLC, West Harrison. Property: 168-170 Underhill Ave., 170, Harrison. Amount: $715,000. Filed Oct. 4. Twin X 2 Holdings LLC, Chappaqua. Seller: Casadei and Phillips Cut Stone Corp., Scarsdale. Property: 589 N. State Road, Ossining. Amount: $825,000. Filed Oct. 3. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Charles A. D’Agostino, Pleasantville. Property: 105 Leda Drive, Peekskill. Amount: $686,767. Filed Oct. 5. U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Frank J. Malara, White Plains. Property: 54 Hartsdale Road, Greenburgh. Amount: $427,377. Filed Oct. 3. Your New Home LLC, Peekskill. Seller: Clement S. Patti Jr., White Plains. Property: 2 Woods End Circle L, Peekskill. Amount: $15,400. Filed Oct. 5.

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FORECLOSURES CORTLANDT MANOR, 1801 Ewing Place, Unit 34. Apartment; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: Emigrant Bank. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Knuckles, Komosinski & Elliot, 914-345-3020; 565 Taxter Road, Suite 509, Elmsford 10523. Defendant: Albert Mauro. Referee: Daniel Pagano. Sale: Nov. 3, time to be declared. Approximate lien: $345,258.60.

MTGLQ Investors LP. Seller: Joseph A. Maria, White Plains. Property: 10 Southwood Place, Greenburgh. Amount: $512,106. Filed Oct. 3.

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Henry Mac Donald

From left: Peter Tartaglia, deputy commissioner, Westchester County Parks; Ken Sugiyama, president of Fujifilm Holdings America Corp. and president and CEO of Fujifilm North America Corp.; Kevin J. Plunkett, deputy Westchester County executive; Seth Mandelbaum, board vice chair, Westchester Parks Foundation; and Joseph Stout, executive director of the foundation.

FUJIFILM AGAIN ADOPTS KENSICO DAM PLAZA Fujifilm Holdings America Corp. and Fujifilm North America Corp. maintain their headquarters in Valhalla, less than 3 miles from the Kensico Dam Plaza. For the 16th straight year, Fujifilm employees staged a Volunteer Day at the plaza as part of the Westchester Parks Foundation’s Adopt-A-Park Program. The Fujifilm employees cleaned the “Circle of Remembrance” that rings The Rising, Westchester County’s Sept. 11th memorial. They also did mulching and weeding around the county park. A highlight of the event was Fujifilm’s presentation of a $7,500 contribution to the foundation. The foundation works to promote the preservation, use and public enjoyment of the 18,000 acres of parks, trails and open spaces within the county’s parks system. The Adopt-A-Park program is open to any civic-minded organization, ranging from corporations to neighborhood groups. A sign with the name of the park and sponsoring group are placed at the park once it is adopted by an organization. A minimum of four work sessions must be performed during the year.

HEART ASSOCIATION APPOINTS The American Heart Association recently announced that Joe Roberto is chair of the 2018 Putnam Heart Walk and Barry Haitoff has become the association’s board chair in Putnam County. Roberto is chairman, president and chief executive officer of PCSB Bank, which has its executive offices in Yorktown Heights. His banking career spans more than 40 years. Roberto is chairman of the board of the Putnam Economic Development Committee and is active with the Putnam Hospital Center Foundation, the Westchester County Association and 2017 Benefit Committee for Volunteer New York. Haitoff is vice president of regional operations at PracticeMax in Brewster. He is the founder and CEO of Medical Management Corporation of America, one of the largest medical practice management companies in the Northeast, which was acquired by PracticeMax in 2015. He served on the Putnam Heart Association board for several years.

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Rendering of visitor access area.

MAKING FOR A SAFE HIKE

A comprehensive package of improvements that are designed to make it easier and more pleasant for visitors to access the Breakneck Ridge hiking and recreation area is being unwrapped. A rendering of what the improved access area will look like was recently revealed by Scenic Hudson, a nonprofit that protects land, creates and enhances parks and advocates for environmental responsibility. A coalition working on the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail has been concerned with dramatically improving visitor access to Breakneck Ridge from the Metro-North Railroad and Route 9D. “The Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail effort has always been envisioned as more than just a trail. It’s really a comprehensive congestion management initiative to help address critical safety needs and safeguard the quality of life and natural environment in the Hudson Highlands,” said project manager Amy Kacala, senior community planner with Scenic Hudson, who heads a public-private coalition of 16 volunteer groups, nonprofits, state agencies and municipalities that have collectively advanced the project since 2008. Issues being addressed included the safety of pedestrians walking to trailheads along Route 9D, growing use of all trails but particularly Breakneck Ridge; and parking congestion along the road.

THE WESTCHESTER TO SPONSOR KOMEN The Westchester mall in White Plains has announced it will continue supporting Susan G. Komen, the world’s largest organization devoted to fighting breast cancer. Komen has funded more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit outside of the federal government while providing real-time help to those facing the disease. Since its founding in 1982, Komen has spent more than $956 million on research and provided more than $2.1 billion to fund screening, education, treatment and psychosocial support programs in more than 30 countries. “Our shoppers, retailers and employees have demonstrated their support and commitment to Susan G. Komen over the last two years by participating in all of our fundraising activities,” said Paula Kelliher, The Westchester’s director of marketing. Visitors to the mall will notice the pink theme carried out at the Guest Services booths. Staff will be honoring National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink. Discount cards will be sold, with all proceeds going to Susan G. Komen. Gift cards also will be available, with $1 donated to the nonprofit for each one sold. Shoppers may purchase a sticker for a $1 donation and post it on the “More Than Pink Hero Wall.”

Since 1948, Oct. 24 has been celebrated as U.N. Day. In 1971, the United Nations General Assembly recommended that the day be observed by member states as a public holiday. It will be U.N. Day slightly early in Rye, on Oct. 22, when the Westchester Chapter of the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNAUSA) holds an event at Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., from 2:30 to 5 p.m. The program will feature an address by Ambassador Henry Mac Donald of the Permanent Mission of the country of Suriname to the United Nations. Mac Donald is a resident of New Rochelle. The Republic of Suriname is the smallest country in South America. It is bordered by French Guiana, Guyana and Brazil. Local leaders who are implementing Global Goals of the UNA-USA will be honored at the event. UNA-USA seeks to educate, inspire and mobilize Americans to support the principles and work of the U.N. while promoting constructive U. S. leadership in the U.N. and achieving the goals of the United Nations Charter. More information at unawestchester.org.

‘CRAWL’ RAISES A TASTY $30K The “A Taste of Rye” restaurant crawl recently promoted by Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty in partnership with My Sisters’ Place is being called the most successful ever, with more than $30,000 raised to support the White Plains-based nonprofit that works to end domestic violence. The organizers said that more than 300 tickets were sold and there were numerous individual donations to My Sisters’ Place. Liz Bradley of the real estate firm’s Rye office said, “Over the last few years, we have raised thousands for this very worthwhile organization.”

DATES HAPPENING LENO TO HEADLINE FUNDRAISER

From left: Donald Arace, Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation; Susan Salice, Helping Hands co-president; Janet Meyers, Helen McConnell (in back); Bonnie Koff, Alicia Albano and Stephanie Liggio, of the foundation; Marianne Egan, Brigitte Sarnoff, Helping Hands co-president, Bess June Lane and Donna Koval.

A HELPING HAND TO HELPING HANDS

From left, Mary Marvin, Stephen Meyers, Erin Saluti and Anderson Kenny.

HOULIHAN HONORED FOR HQ PRESERVATION Houlihan Lawrence was recently presented with a plaque commemorating the 2016 Bronxville Historical Conservancy Preservation Award it received for its $2 million restoration of the 130-year-old building in Bronxville that was the real estate firm’s original home. Among those attending the event from Houlihan Lawrence were CEO Stephen Meyers, Bronxville brokerage manager Cynthia Landis and Director of Corporate Administration Annette Carpino. Representing the village were Bronxville Mayor Mary Marvin and Bronxville Village Historian Ray Geselbracht. Attending from the Bronxville Historical Conservancy were co-chair Jack Bierwirth; Chair of the Preservation Award Committee Erin Saluti; board member and architect Anderson Kenny, who is a member of the Preservation Award Committee and who designed the plaque; co-founders Marilynn Hill and Bob Riggs; board members Judy Foley, Irena Choi Stern, Nancy Vittorini, Tom Welling; and Treasurer Bill Zambelli. Former Houlihan Lawrence Chairman Nancy Seaman led the historically accurate renovation of the structure, enlisting the help of Bronxville architect Dean Davis. The core of the structure at 4 Valley Road is the original Prescott Farm Gate Lodge that was built about 1845.

DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS BREAKFAST The National Disability Employment Awareness Breakfast was held Oct. 6 at the DoubleTree in Tarrytown. It was co-sponsored by the Westchester County Office for People with Disabilities, ACCES-VR (Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services) and the Westchester Employment Network. The event recognized 39 employees and 32 employers from Westchester. Each year the Westchester Employment Network, a group of vocational placement counselors and rehabilitation professionals, asks employers for nominations of disabled workers who have performed exceptionally well. Nominated workers are invited to the breakfast and presented with a certificate of achievement. Their employers also receive certificates of thanks. At the breakfast, Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino unveiled a new public service announcement about emergency preparedness for people with disabilities. It was prepared in conjunction with Westchester Independent Living, United Way 2-1-1 and departments of the county government. Among those cited during the breakfast were TJ Marchase and Joseph Lombardozzi, both of Mamaroneck. Both were presented with certificates of merit for their participation in the emergency preparedness video.

Jay Leno, the standup comic who became a household name as host of “The Tonight Show” from 1992 to 2009, is scheduled to be the headliner Nov. 4 at The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College when a fundraiser takes place to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Family Services of Westchester. Morgan Stanley is partnering with the nonprofit to host “The Really Big Show,” which will present a variety of entertainers in the tradition of Ed Sullivan’s Sunday night program. Sullivan, of course, used to say, “We’ve got a really big show for you.” Leno, who was born in New Rochelle, will be joined by two-time Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis and others. Former New York Giants Running Back Tiki Barber is scheduled to serve as emcee. “‘The Really Big Show’ is an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment that reminds all of us about the importance of community and how vital it is for us to give back,” said Richard Franchella of Morgan Stanley. Individual tickets begin at $150 and are available online through the Purchase box office at artscenter.org or 914-251-6200. Family Services of Westchester has been operating since 1954. It has more than 50 programs to provide mental health and social services that strengthen and support families, children and individuals in every stage of life.

The Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation, the charitable arm of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, recently presented a check for $1,500 to Helping Hands for the Homeless and Hungry Inc. in Rye. Founded in 1987, Helping Hands is an all-volunteer nonprofit that donates food, clothing and school supplies and makes cash grants to organizations to give to those in need. Susan Salice, co-president of Helping Hands, said the grant “will be used to provide new underwear to children in need through our ‘Undie Fundie Project.’ Underwear is not seen and often forgotten with clothing drives and donations, but new undergarments can really make someone feel better and more dignified.“

TWO JOIN CNR BOARD

xxxx Elizabeth Sweney, top and Sister Christine DeVinne

There recently were two appointments to the board of trustees of The College of New Rochelle. Joining are Sister Christine DeVinne, president of Ursuline College, and Elizabeth Sweney, former executive vice president and chief merchant of JCPenney Co. “Sister Christine’s experience both as an Ursuline and an educator will be of great benefit to the college as we move into the future. The business acumen and creative decision-making Liz brings to her new role will be a tremendous asset,” said Dorothy Escribano, the school’s interim president. DeVinne was appointed the 17th president of Ursuline College in 2015. She had been vice president for academic affairs at Notre Dame of Maryland University. Sweney is a CNR alumna. Before joining JCPenney in 2000, Sweney held executive leadership roles at Kellwood Co. She began her career with Montgomery Ward. In 2010, she was named “Retailer of the Year” by Fashion Delivers and took the podium with Tommy Hilfiger who was the “Designer of the Year.”

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FACTS EASTCHESTER, 151 Lawrence Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: .18 acre. Plaintiff: Bank of America National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, Weisman & Gordon, 631-969-3100; 53 Gibson St., Bay Shore 11706. Defendant: Camille Buonincontri. Referee: Guy Parisi. Sale: Oct. 17, 9:15 a.m. Approximate lien: $632,612.04. ELMSFORD, 28 Valleyview Road. Single-family residence; lot size: .26 acre. Plaintiff: HSBC Bank USA National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Leopold & Associates PLLC, 914-2195787; 80 Business Park Drive, Armonk 10504. Defendant: Vernell Gray. Referee: Jeffrey Binder. Sale: Oct. 27, 10:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $343,903.52. HARRISON, 25 Parsons St. Two-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Plaintiff’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: Rafael Villonueva. Referee: Christopher Meagher. Sale: Oct. 23, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $541,525.24. IRVINGTON, 4 Riverview Road. Single-family residence; lot size: .31 acre. Plaintiff: Bank of America National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: Adrian Selby. Referee: Christopher Meagher. Sale: Oct. 23, 9 a.m. Approximate lien: $843,386.91. MOUNT VERNON, 12 George Place. Two-family residence; lot size: .17 acre. Plaintiff Trifera LLC. Plaintiff’s attorney: Friedman Vartolo LLP, 212-471-5100; 85 Broad St., New York 10004. Defendant: Alexander Taveras. Referee: John Sarcone III. Sale: Oct. 30, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $795,528.37. MOUNT VERNON, 301 E. Third St. Downtown row type; lot size: .06 acre. Plaintiff: U.S. Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Leopold & Associates PLLC, 914-219-5797; 80 Business Park Drive, Armonk 10504. Defendant: Arthur Munro. Referee: Paul Miklus. Sale: Oct. 19, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $408,165.84.

NEW ROCHELLE, 40 Lincoln Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: .06 acre. Plaintiff: Wells Fargo Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP, 585987-2800; 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St., Rochester 14614. Defendant: Victor Rosario. Referee: Julia Henrichs. Sale: Oct. 23, 9:15 a.m. Approximate lien: $418,992.28. PEEKSKILL, 1640 Boulevard Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Buckley Madole, 347-329-2071; 28 W. 44 St., New York 10036. Defendant: Maryanne O’Brien. Referee: Francis Terrell. Sale: Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $270,303.93. PEEKSKILL, 1846 Carhart Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: U.S. Bank Trust National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Stern & Eisenberg PC, 856-755-3607; 485 B Route 1 South, Iselin, N.J. 08830. Defendant: John Page. Referee: Todd Fishlin. Sale: Nov. 1, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $316,345.38. RYE, 753 Boston Post Road. Singlefamily residence; lot size: .43 acre. Plaintiff: Wells Fargo Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gross Polowy LLC, 716-204-1700; 1775 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville 14221. Defendant: Patricia Gondolfo. Referee: Roberto Lebron. Sale: Oct. 24, 1 p.m. Approximate lien: $555,142.96. TUCKAHOE, 1 Consulate Drive, Unit 2N. Apartment; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff’s attorney: U.S. Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gross Polowy LLC, 716-204-1700; 1775 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville 14221. Defendant: Traian Branzen. Referee: Julia Henrichs. Sale: Oct. 24, noon. Approximate lien: $464,125.26.

JUDGMENTS

Aguilar, Mauricio, et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $57,827 affecting property located at 10 View St., White Plains 10607. Filed Sept. 14. Kraft, Robert M., et al. Filed by Ditech Financial LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $292,500 affecting property located at 30 Lincoln St., New Rochelle 10801. Filed Sept. 14. Partelow, Dawn Marie, et al. Filed by Bayview Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $408,000 affecting property located at 483 Bedford Road, Bedford Hills 10507. Filed Sept. 14. Shelly, Philip V., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $140,000 affecting property located at 249 Kings Ferry Road, Verplanck 10596. Filed Sept. 14.

MECHANIC’S LIENS 104 Harrison Realty LLC, et al, as owner. $65,971 as claimed by Alcino Meireles, Ossining. Property: in Yonkers. Filed Oct. 6. 138 Fox Meadow LLC, as owner. $10,416 as claimed by H and P Lumber and Material Inc., Goldens Bridge. Property: in Scarsdale. Filed Oct. 3. 138 Fox Meadow LLC, as owner. $2,051 as claimed by H and P Lumber and Material Inc., Goldens Bridge. Property: in Scarsdale. Filed Oct. 3. 14 Reimer Rd LLC, as owner. $32,124 as claimed by H and P Lumber and Material Inc., Goldens Bridge. Property: in Scarsdale. Filed Oct. 3.

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

Doing Business As Adriana’s Pizza Corp., d.b.a. Adriana’s Pizza and Restaurant, 1160 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers 10704. Filed Aug. 15. Aguilar Restaurant Inc., d.b.a. Oscar’s, 2026 Saw Mill River Road, Yorktown Heights 10598. Filed Aug. 15.

Partnerships NY Express Dental Lab, 99 Park Hill Ave., No. 2, Yonkers 10701, c/o Nelson David Herrera and Maritza Estela Leveron. Filed Aug. 12.

Sole Proprietorships Andres Car Detailing, P.O. Box 170, Mount Kisco 10549, c/o Andres Julian Holguin. Filed Aug. 12. Bulwark Precious Metals, 86 Great Oak Lane, Pleasantville 10570, c/o David A. Grodin. Filed Aug. 15. Cheyenne, 361 S. Seventh Ave., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Anita Latoya Folkes. Filed Aug. 15. Green Apple Cleaning, 297 Pelham Road, New Rochelle 10805, c/o Narda Zamora. Filed Aug. 12.

Albesa LLC, Bedford Hills. $1,881 in favor of the New York City Housing Authority, New York, Filed Oct. 6.

23 Glen Eagles LLC, as owner. $28,267 as claimed by H and P Lumber and Material Inc., Goldens Bridge. Property: in Mamaroneck. Filed Oct. 3.

MOUNT VERNON, 409 Warwick Ave. Two-family residence; lot size: .11 acre. Plaintiff: Wells Fargo Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: McCabe, Weisberg & Conway PC, 914-636-8900; 145 Huguenot St., Suite 401, New Rochelle 10801. Defendant: Edward Brevard. Referee: Paul Victor. Sale: Oct. 25, 9 a.m. Approximate lien: $613,325.00.

Flintlock Construction Services LLC, Mamaroneck. $108,660 in favor of P and H Painting Inc., Harrison. Filed Oct. 5.

Boreland, Lyn, et al, as owner. $138,564 as claimed by Alcino Meireles, Ossining. Property: in New Rochelle. Filed Oct. 6.

Javier Ruiz Wood Flooring and Painting, 1776 Lincoln Terrace, Peekskill 10566, c/o Javier Ruiz. Filed Aug. 15.

Gansevoort Hospitality Group, New York City. $30,335 in favor of Shining Star Laundry LLC, Yonkers. Filed Oct. 3.

Kessner, Cheryl, et al, as owner $11,274 as claimed by H and P Lumber and Material Inc., Goldens Bridge. Property: in Scarsdale. Filed Oct. 3.

Joy Vacations Club, 38 Caryl Ave., Apt. 3A, Yonkers 10705, c/o Candida Silvestre. Filed Aug. 12.

MOUNT VERNON, 434 S. Fourth Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: .09 acre. Plaintiff: Christiana Trust. Plaintiff’s attorney: BP Fisher Law Group, 888-732-6606; 114 W. 47 St., New York 10036. Defendant: Sheng Chih Liao. Referee: Theodore Brundage. Sale: Nov. 6, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $472,042.69.

Xtreme Construction, New Rochelle. $3,471 in favor of Ecologic Energy Solutions LLC, Stamford, Conn. Filed Oct. 3.

Saltzman, Barry, et al, as owner. $87,277 as claimed by Alcino Meireles, Ossining. Property: in Scarsdale. Filed Oct. 6.

LIS PENDENS

Sousa, Antonio, et al, as owner. $37,444 as claimed by Alcino Meireles, Ossining. Property: in Ossining. Filed Oct. 6.

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

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J.E. Auto Salon, 155 Underhill Ave., West Harrison 10604, c/o Jason Paul Enriquez. Filed Aug. 12.

KKAP Communications, 502 Half Moon Bay Drive, Croton-on-Hudson 10520, c/o Kayla Kaplowitz. Filed Aug. 15. L. Sanchez Aquino Attorney Services, 110 Waring Place, No. 4H, Yonkers 10703, c/o Ligno Salvador Sanchez Aquino. Filed Aug. 15. Life After Time, 8 Silver Lane, Chappaqua 10514, c/o Paul Fichtenbaum. Filed Aug. 12.

Madre’s Trading Enterprises, 541 Pelham Road, Suite 1N, New Rochelle 10805, c/o Gertrude Kelley. Filed Aug. 15. Miguel Cruz Handyman, 232 Mamaroneck Ave., No. 1B, Mamaroneck 10543, c/o Miguel Cruz. Filed Aug. 15. Noreen Butler Life and Career Transition Coach, 1085 Warburton Ave., Yonkers 10701, c/o Noreen T. Butler. Filed Aug. 15. RGTek, 2 Fisher Drive, Unit 315, Mount Vernon 10552, c/o Jeanette M. Pineda. Filed Aug. 12. Roca Custom Cabinetry, 421 Fifth Ave., Pelham 10803, c/o Steven M. Roca. Filed Aug. 15. Tngsten Consulting, 16 Westwood Lane, Irvington 10533, c/o Niclas Fjalltoft. Filed Aug. 15.

PATENTS Dynamically configurable session agent. Patent no. 9,787,803 issued to Robert I. Wenig, Mill Valley, Calif.; and Manoj Punjabi, Dublin, Calif. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Generating collapsed user interface interaction sequence controls in mobile applications. Patent no. 9,787,798 issued to Marco Pistoia, Amawalk; Gegi Thomas, Piermont; and Omer Tripp, Bronx. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Geofence determination. Patent no. 9,788,156 issued to Evelyn R. Anderson, Houston, Texas; Michael Bender, Rye Brook; Michael Boone, Lutz, Fla.; and Rhonda L. Childress, Austin, Texas. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Heatsink providing equivalent cooling for multiple in-line modules. Patent no. 7,888,460 issued to David Barron, Austin, Texas; Ethan E. Cruz, Lagrangeville; Howard V. Mahaney Jr., Cedar Park, Texas; Phillip B. Mann, Rochester, Minn.; and Matthew T. Richardson, Austin, Texas. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Intelligent security analysis and enforcement for data transfer. Patent no. 9,787,717 issued to Kelly Abuelsaad, Somers; Lisa Seacat DeLuca, Baltimore, Md.; Soobaek Hang, Hamden, Conn.; and Daniel C. Krook, Fairfield, Conn. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Linking instances within a cloudcomputing environment. Patent no. 9,787,603 issued to Lisa Seacat DeLuca, Baltimore, Md.; Brian D. Goodman, West Redding, Conn.; and Troy M. Volin, Chapel Hill, N.C. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Managing information technology resources using metadata tags. Patent no. 9,787,598 issued to Randal L. Bertram, Raleigh, N.C.; Gregory R. Hintermeister, Rochester, Minn.; and David M.S. Niedergeses, Rochester, Minn. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Providing security services within a cloud-computing environment. Patent no. 9,787,697 issued to Linda N. Betz, Windsor, Conn.; Wesley J. Ho, San Francisco, Calif.; Charles S. Lingafelt, Durham, N.C.; and David P. Merrill, New Paltz. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Threshold activated teleconferencing. Patent no. 9,787,845 issued to Al Chakra, Apex, N.C.; Li Chen, Cary, N.C.; Edward C. Flickinger, Cary, N.C.; and Lin Sun, Morrisville, N.C. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Unified fabric port. Patent no. 9,787,608 issued to Jayakrishna Kidambi, San Jose, Calif.; Nilanjan Mukherjee, Santa Clara, Calif.; and Vijoy Pandey, San Jose, Calif. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

HUDSON VALLEY BUILDING LOANS Above $1 million The Sentinel of Port Jervis LLC, et al, Port Jervis, as owner. Lender: M&T Bank, Buffalo. Property: in Deerpark. Amount: $13.1 million. Filed Oct. 10.

Below $1 million Betterton, Torin L., Wallkill, as owner. Lender: Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association. Property: 62 S. Mountain Road, Gardiner. Amount: $200,000. Filed Sept. 29. Metro Asset Management LLC, et al, Washingtonville, as owner. Lender: Salisbury Bank and Trust Co., Lakeville, Conn. Property: 577 Route 208, South Blooming Grove. Amount: $529,500. Filed Oct. 3.

FACTS Metro Asset Management LLC, Monroe, as owner. Lender: NYBDC Local Development Corp., Albany. Property: 577 Route 208, South Blooming Grove. Amount: $402,500. Filed Oct. 3. Murphy, Sean S., et al, New York City, as owner. Lender: Ulster Savings Bank, Kingston. Property: 16 Blue Spruce Lane, Rochester 12446. Amount: $258,000. Filed Oct. 5. Rhein, James L., Middletown, as owner. Lender: George R. Miller, et al, Middletown. Property: 10 Linden Place, Middletown. Amount: $110,000. Filed Oct. 4.

DEEDS Above $1 million Monroe Retail Realty Corp., Brooklyn. Seller: 74 Millpond Parkway LLC, et al, Manhasset. Property: 74 Millpond Parkway, Monroe. Amount: $4.4 million. Filed Sept. 27.

Below $1 million 197 Liberty LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Loukris Ltd., Mahopac. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $290,000. Filed Oct. 6. 398 Church Street Holdings LLC, Wappingers Falls. Seller: Christopher M. Klass, et al, Braintree, Ma. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $28,000. Filed Oct. 6. 6 Garfield 002 LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Noam Estates R LLC, Monroe. Property: in Monroe. Amount: $271,000. Filed Oct. 3. Abab Alb LLC, Newburgh. Seller: River Road Properties LLC, Walden. Property: 175 Montgomery Street South, Walden. Amount: $320,000. Filed Sept. 29. Aspen Tree LLC, Fishkill. Seller: William Grace Crane, Poughkeepsie. Property: 17 Cardinal Drive, Poughkeepsie 12601. Amount: $139,500. Filed Oct. 5. Axburg LLC, Red Hook. Seller: Fannie Mae. Property: 1245 Centre Road, Rhinebeck 12572. Amount: $125,000. Filed Oct. 3. Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Seller: Robert M. Hooper, Saugerties. Property: 1771/1787 Ulster Ave., Ulster 12449. Amount: $442,718. Filed Sept. 28. BHF LLC, Monroe. Seller: Thomas E. Miller, Monroe. Property: in South Blooming Grove. Amount: $122,550. Filed Oct. 4. Castlerock 2017 LLC, White Plains. Seller: Bank of America N.A. Property: 12 Clove Road, Fishkill 12524. Amount: $30,000. Filed Oct. 3.

Castlerock 2017 LLC, White Plains. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Property: 58 Hammond St., Port Jervis 12771. Amount: $17,100. Filed Sept. 29. CIK LLC, Boonton, N.J. Seller: Neil Jacobsen, et al, Kingston. Property: in Kingston. Amount: $560,000. Filed Oct. 3. City of Middletown, Middletown. Seller: C. Anderson Inc., Middletown. Property: Ingrassia Road, Middletown 10940. Amount: $210,000. Filed Oct. 3. CJBD of Orange County LLC, Otisville. Seller: John Wainczak, Middletown. Property: in Greenville. Amount: $170,000. Filed Oct. 3. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Michael Forrester, New Windsor. Property: 8 Locust Ave., New Windsor 12553. Amount: $379,998. Filed Oct. 3. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Nancy J. Schneider, Washingtonville. Property: 8 Charlotte Mews, Middletown 10940. Amount: $217,263. Filed Sept. 26. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Paul Brite, Newburgh. Property: 33 Mechanic St., Port Jervis 12771. Amount: $192,683. Filed Oct. 6. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Ralph L. Puglielle Jr., New Windsor. Property: 113 Chrystal Drive, Maybrook 12543. Amount: $297,259. Filed Oct. 4. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Todd Andrew Kelson, New Windsor. Property: 20 Washington St., Middletown 10940. Amount: $295,211. Filed Oct. 6. Diplomat Property Manager LLC, New York City. Seller: Andrea Pawliczek, Montgomery. Property: 9 Ivy Lane, Washingtonville 10992. Amount: $210,600. Filed Sept. 29. Double R Capital Inc., Poughkeepsie. Seller: Eric Ossentjuk, Newburgh. Property: 276 Temple Hill Road, no. 2404, New Windsor 12553. Amount: $62,350. Filed Oct. 2. Double R Capital Inc., Poughkeepsie. Seller: Robert E. Dinardo, Newburgh. Property: in Pleasant Valley. Amount: $150,500. Filed Oct. 5. Earth and Sky LLC, Kingston. Seller: Michael Euripidou, et al, Schenectady. Property: in Kingston. Amount: $169,500. Filed Oct. 3. Elchan Group Inc., Monroe. Seller: Bank of America N.A. Property: 36 E. Bank Road, Poughkeepsie 12603. Amount: $70,000. Filed Oct. 4. Evergreen Asset Holdings Company LLC, Wallkill. Seller: U.S. Bank N.A. Property: 8 Baumer Road, Wallkill 12589. Amount: $120,750. Filed Oct. 3.

FIGURES

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: Adam Kaminski, et al, West Hartford, Conn. Property: 113 Country Club Drive, Florida 10921. Amount: $210,434. Filed Sept. 29.

LP Builders Associates LLC, Walden. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Property: 24-26 Maple St., Walden 12586. Amount: $95,000. Filed Sept. 28.

Ramms Properties Inc., Haverstraw. Seller: Phyllis Scala, Warwick. Property: 46 park Drive, Warwick 10990. Amount: $130,000. Filed Sept. 29.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: David Rider, New Windsor. Property: 65 Clinton Road, Tuxedo Park 10987. Amount: $197,745. Filed Oct. 6.

M&T Bank. Seller: Carl S. Chu, Fishkill. Property: 332 Depot Hill Road, Poughquag 12570. Amount: $128,500. Filed Oct. 2.

Rockfield IZ LLC, Monroe. Seller: Joseph Strulovitch 1 LLC, Monroe. Property: 14 Israel Zupnick Drive, Monroe. Amount: $125,000. Filed Sept. 27.

MLM Property Management LLC, Cold Spring. Seller: Seven and One Developments LLC, Beacon. Property: in Beacon. Amount: $125,000. Filed Oct. 3.

SD Chester Realty LLC, Monticello. Seller: LPK Properties Partnership, Chester. Property: in Chester. Amount: $465,000. Filed Oct. 2.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Gary Elliot Eisenberg, New City. Property: 258 First St., Newburgh 12550. Amount: $250,557. Filed Sept. 29. Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Melissa J. Gardner, et al, Monticello. Property: 37 Yetter Lane, Sparrowbush 12780. Amount: $214,156. Filed Sept. 26. Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Robert Hunter, South Fallsburg, Property: 34-A Roe St., Newburgh 12550. Amount: $192,200. Filed Sept. 27. Funk Farm LLC, New York City. Seller: Kitta NY LLC, Tivoli. Property: in Red Hook. Amount: $297,000. Filed Oct. 3. GMAT Legal Title Trust 2013-1. Seller: Randall V. Coffill, Port Jervis. Property: 7 Eden Rock Lane, Newburgh. Amount: $438,877. Filed Oct. 3. Grand Heights Real Estate Inc., Montgomery. Seller: U.S. Bank N.A. Property: 297 Powell Ave., Newburgh 12550. Amount: $60,400. Filed Oct. 3. Grassroots Properties LLC, Beacon. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Property: 18 Russell Ave., Beacon 12508. Amount: $191,000. Filed Oct. 5. GSAA Home Equity Trust 200514. Seller: Kelly A. Keamey, Poughkeepsie. Property: 4 Pilgrim Terrace, Hyde Park 12601. Amount: $239,000. Filed Oct. 2. High Garden Holdings LLC, White Plains. Seller: Jode Millman, Poughkeepsie. Property: 118 Hoofprint Road, Millbrook 12545. Amount: $222,000. Filed Oct. 3. J.A.G. Floor Covering LLC, Matamoras, Pa. Seller: Jack Spiezio, et al, Port Jervis. Property: in Port Jervis. Amount: $52,000. Filed Sept. 27.

Mortgage Equity Conversion Asset Trust 2011-1. Seller: Karin E. Hablow, Goshen. Property: 971 Route 17K, Montgomery 12549. Amount: $197,331. Filed Oct. 4.

State of New York Mortgage Agency, New York. Seller: Ricki H. Berger, New City. Property: 37 Ferrara Drive, Middletown 10941. Amount: $157,500. Filed Oct. 2.

MTGLQ Investors LP. Seller: Jessica A. Conklin, et al, Goshen. Property: 25 Laurel Trail, Monroe 10950. Amount: $119,115. Filed Oct. 4.

SV 2 LLC, New York City. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Property: 35 Cedar Lane, Unit 35-B, New Windsor 12553. Amount: $30,000. Filed Oct. 3.

MTGLQ Investors LP. Seller: Randall V. Coffill, Port Jervis. Property: 7 Saint Stephens Lane, Warwick 10990. Amount: $453,922. Filed Sept. 28.

The 591 Building LLC, Rhinebeck. Seller: Richard Kopyscianski, Rhinecliff. Property: in Kingston. Amount: $230,000. Filed Oct. 3.

MTGLQ Investors LP. Seller: Stewart Glenn, Newburgh. Property: 2588 Route 1, Port Jervis 12771. Amount: $339,421. Filed Sept. 27.

The Bank of New York Mellon. Seller: Greg McAdam, Walden. Property: 283 Jersey Ave., Greenwood Lake 10925. Amount: $407,920. Filed Oct. 3.

MTGLQ Investors LP. Seller: Todd Wylie Carpenter, Poughkeepsie. Property: 2 Woodbine Drive, Highland Mills 10930. Amount: $495,812. Filed Sept. 26.

The Bank of New York Mellon. Seller: Michael S. Blustein, Goshen. Property: 1 Clove Road, Salisbury Mills 12577. Amount: $416,116. Filed Oct. 3.

Mynah Enterprises LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Jong Duk Hyun, Walden. Property: in Shawangunk. Amount: $120,000. Filed Sept. 29. National Residential Nominee Services Inc. Seller: Jason Francolini, New Windsor. Property: 303 Nina St., New Windsor 12553. Amount: $259,900. Filed Sept. 27. Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Seller: Alexander Cruz, New Windsor. Property: 74 Lakeside Drive, New Windsor 12553. Amount: $147,442. Filed Sept. 29. Newburgh Kings LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Consolidated Medical and Surgery Supply Company Inc., Newburgh. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $360,000. Filed Oct. 4.

John J. Nozkowski and Daughters Inc., Chester. Seller: Henry C. Alders, et al, Goshen. Property: in Hamptonburgh. Amount: $40,000. Filed Oct. 6.

Nine16 Enterprises LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Nancy C. Gaffney, Cragsmoor. Property: 24 Route 17K, Newburgh. Amount: $140,000. Filed Oct. 2.

Kang Ninc Inc., Otisville. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Property: in Wallkill. Amount: $180,000. Filed Sept. 27.

Pioneer Music LLC, Gardiner. Seller: NYSM Properties LLC, Walden. Property: 42 Orchard St., Walden. Amount: $725,000. Filed Sept. 28.

Keybank N.A. Seller: Geoffrey E. Chanin, Goshen. Property: 19 E. Stone St., Newburgh 12550. Amount: $94,900. Filed Oct. 2.

Propertz LLC, Lanesville. Seller: Fannie Mae. Property: 3074 Highway 9W, Saugerties 12477. Amount: $50,000. Filed Oct. 2.

The Bank of New York Mellon. Seller: Paul Ackermann, Poughkeepsie. Property: 20 Marie Court, Hopewell Junction 12590. Amount: $902,000. Filed Oct. 5. The Ona-Gap Group Inc., Chester. Seller: Amato Housing LLC, Port Jervis. Property: in Port Jervis. Amount: $35,000. Filed Oct. 3. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Gail Pilotti, et al, Fishkill. Property: 8 Kim Lane, Poughkeepsie 12601. Amount: $269,500. Filed Oct. 2. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Gregory McAdam, Walden. Property: 38 Ann Elizabeth Drive, Washingtonville 10992. Amount: $540,267. Filed Sept. 29. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Heidi Seelbach, Wappingers Falls. Property: 5 Partners Trace Road, Poughkeepsie 12603. Amount: $588,500. Filed Oct. 2. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Jennifer Cunningham, et al, Poughkeepsie. Property: 131 Pleasant Ridge Road, Poughquag 12570. Amount: $476,000. Filed Oct. 2. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: John Bach, Goshen. Property: 102 Walnut St., Walden 12586. Amount: $190,824. Filed Sept. 28.

U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Martin S. Butcher, Washingtonville. Property: 96 Rockwell Ave., Middletown 10940. Amount: $350,061. Filed Oct. 4. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Natonstar Mortgage LLC. Property: 225 S. Riverside Road, Highland 12528. Amount: $256,800. Filed Sept. 28. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Todd Kelson, New Windsor. Property: 3411 Whispering Hills, Unit 255 B, Chester 10918. Amount: $350,374. Filed Oct. 3. U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Alan Joseph, Goshen. Property: 1414 Route 17A, Warwick 10990. Amount: $212,101. Filed Oct. 5. U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Ariana J. Antonelli, New Windsor. Property: 40 Stewart Ave., Newburgh 12550. Amount: $171,940. Filed Sept. 26. U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Barry L. Jones, et al, Springfield, Vt. Property: 70 Seaman Road, Circleville 10919. Amount: $210,765. Filed Oct. 6. U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Jacqueline T. Martin, Poughkeepsie. Property: 24 Hankin Loop, Poughkeepsie 12601. Amount: $316,500. Filed Oct. 2. U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: James McCarl, Montgomery. Property: 35 Smith St., Middletown. Amount: $115,000. Filed Oct. 3. U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Rene Francis, et al, Walden. Property: 11 Princeton Drive, Walden 12586. Amount: $253,913. Filed Sept. 28. Vanessa Properties LLC, Chester. Seller: Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Property: 117 Main St., Cornwall-onHudson 12518. Amount: $90,000. Filed Oct. 5. VIP Partners LLC, Newburgh. Seller: North Plank Development Company LLC, Newburgh. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $35,000. Filed Sept. 27. Virtue Source Inn LLC, Otisville. Seller: John Patrick Botti, Middletown. Property: in Wallkill. Amount: $189,000. Filed Oct. 6. Walden Savings Bank, Montgomery. Seller: Donald Bryde, et al, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Property: 5 Mailler Ave., Cornwall-on-Hudson. Amount: $175,000. Filed Sept. 29. Walden Savings Bank, Montgomery. Seller: Sarah Ramos. Property: in Montgomery. Amount: $165,000. Filed Sept. 26. Walson LLC, New York City. Seller: U.S. Bank N.A. Property: 33 Robin Drive, Middletown 10940. Amount: $146,599. Filed Sept. 28.

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FACTS Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc., Morris Plains, N.J. Seller: Jared Williams, et al, Wappingers Falls. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $255,000. Filed Oct. 4. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Edward C. Bruno, Pine Bush. Property: 50 Old Post Road, Newburgh 12550. Amount: $300,748. Filed Oct. 2. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Frank Lombardi, Mahopac. Property: 16 Morgan Circle, Hyde Park 12538. Amount: $263,500. Filed Oct. 4. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Seller: John J. Lyons, Peoria, Ariz. Property: 4 Lexington Hill Road, Harriman 10926. Amount: $76,737. Filed Sept. 27. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Seller: Ralph Puglielle, New Windsor. Property: 90 Highway 6, Port Jervis. Amount: $34,000. Filed Oct. 2. Wilmington Trust N.A. Seller: Todd Kelson, New Windsor. Property: 3941 Genung St., Middletown 10940. Amount: $502,062. Filed Sept. 29. Woodbury Complex D LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Domenico R. Albanese, Central Valley. Property: in Woodbury. Amount: $150,000. Filed Oct. 4.

JUDGMENTS 1000 Espresso’s Inc., Shokan. $23,000 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed Oct. 2. 50 Front Street Enterprises Inc., Newburgh. $2,966 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Sept. 27. B Squared Productions Inc., Stone Ridge. $163 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Oct. 2. Bab Group II LLC, Newburgh. $7,235 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Sept. 27. Berzal Enterprises Inc., Saugerties. $474 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Oct. 2. Business Staffing Solutions, Middletown. $18,724 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Sept. 27. Center Line Studios Inc., New Windsor. $3,261 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Sept. 27.

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DBros Landscaping LLC, Campbell Hall. $225 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Sept. 27.

Roca-Floral, Kingston. $2,704 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Oct. 2.

Don Juan Mexican Restaurant Inc., Kerhonkson. $4,359 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Oct. 2.

Rypson of Highland LLC, Highland. $159 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Oct. 2.

Easireader Inc., Kingston. $503 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Oct. 2. Ely Enterprises Inc., Port Jervis. $1,122 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Sept. 27. Happy Home Heating and Cooling Corp., Cornwall-on-Hudson. $20,269 in favor of RJ Murray Company Inc., Latham. Filed Oct. 10. Hookah and Tobacco World Inc., Haverstraw. $1,075 in favor of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Middletown. Filed Sept. 26. JAG Fabrications Inc., Pine Island. $1,410 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Sept. 27. Jamaica Choice Caribbean Cuisine Inc., New Paltz. $21,000 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed Sept. 28. K and M New Hampton LLC, Goshen. $365 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Sept. 27. Lazreb Inc., Saugerties. $736 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Oct. 2. Martinez Contracting Inc., Newburgh. $256 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Sept. 27. MJC Catering Inc., Wallkill. $1,305 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Oct. 2. MJL Family Pizza Inc., Highland. $203 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Oct. 2. Muzon Foods Inc., Monroe. $429 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Sept. 27. Nulook Builders LLC, Middletown. $443 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Sept. 27. Red Leaf Exteriors Inc., Marlboro. $6,104 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Oct. 2.

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San Marino’s Pizzeria Café Corp., Wallkill. $2,176 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Oct. 2. Soligt Inc., Kingston. $582 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Oct. 2. Superior Detailing Inc., Newburgh. $389 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Sept. 27. Whiskers and Leo of Staten Island Inc., Monroe. $751 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Sept. 27. Woodchips Construction Inc., Pine Bush. $518 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Sept. 27. Zephyr Pub and Grub Inc., Pine Hill. $21,929 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Oct. 2.

LIS PENDENS The following filings indicated a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Acosta, Kitty S., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $813,177 affecting property located at 22 Baron Drive, Warwick 10990. Filed Aug. 21. Alvar, Eric, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $248,000 affecting property located at 49 Hummel Road, New Paltz 12561. Filed Sept. 26. Banse, Joseph M., 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 214 Knoth Road, Wallkill 12589. Filed Sept. 25. Bottiglieri, Daniel, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $422,211 affecting property located at 5 Marge Horton Way, Campbell Hall 10916. Filed Aug. 22. Braun, David, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $100,000 affecting property located at 347 North St., Middletown 10940. Filed Aug. 24.

FIGURES Buzzi, Kimberly, et al. Filed by Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $100,000 affecting property located at 122 Birch Drive, New Windsor 12553. Filed Aug. 22. Correa, Beverly R., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $180,000 affecting property located at 318 Van Burenville Road, Middletown 10940. Filed Aug. 21. Costantini, Kathleen, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $297,000 affecting property located at 16 Wayland Way, Rock Tavern 12575. Filed Aug. 21. D’Agostini, Annette M., et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $280,829 affecting property located at 26 Ellison Drive, New Windsor 12553. Filed Aug. 23. Dash, Bobbie, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 33 Grand St., Highland 12528. Filed Sept. 26. De Tellez, Nohemi Cid, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $236,000 affecting property located at 33-35 Wisner Ave., Middletown 10940. Filed Aug. 21. Decker, Mark A., et al. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $135,000 affecting property located at 70 Grand Ave., Middletown 10940. Filed Aug. 25. Eagle’s Nest Catering Inc., et al. Filed by United Real Estate LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $105,000 affecting property located in East Fishkill. Filed Oct. 4. Figueroa, Suzette N., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $274,041 affecting property located at 46 Maple Ave., Chester 10918. Filed Aug. 22. Franco, Nancy, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 20 Third St., Middletown 10940. Filed Aug. 23.

Gonzalez, Alex J. Leies, as administrator and heir to the estate of Jose Gonzalez, Jr., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $128,000 affecting property located at 49 Hilltop Drive, Monroe 10950. Filed Aug. 24. Goodin, Roxanne, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $277,840 affecting property located at 312 Aristotle Drive, Maybrook 12543. Filed Aug. 22. Gueits, Jose E., et al. Filed by Citizens Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $95,000 affecting property located at 956-7-8 Scotchtown Collabar Road, Middletown 10941. Filed Aug. 25. Hablow, Karin E., Orange County commissioner of finance as administrator of the estate of Lydia R. Williams, et al. Filed by CIT Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $457,500 affecting property located at 24 Patricia Road, Middletown 10941. Filed Aug. 24. Harrison, Lacey C., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $146,832 affecting property located at 41 Fitchett St., Poughkeepsie 12601. Filed Oct. 3. Hughes, David, 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 10 Palamino Place, New Windsor 12553. Filed Aug. 21. Hulse, Mary, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $172,398 affecting property located at 34 Meriline Ave., New Windsor 12553. Filed Aug. 21. Irias, Gilberto, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $212,180 affecting property located at 524 Barberry Lane, Unit 26, New Windsor 12553. Filed Aug. 21. Korba, Robert S. Jr., et al. Filed by Sterling National Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $190,000 affecting property located at 3 Berkley Terrace, Monroe 10950. Filed Aug. 24.

Giove, Anne Marie, et al. Filed by Sterling National Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $105,000 affecting property located at 42 Tanager Road, Apt. 4202, Monroe 10950. Filed Aug. 24.

Lundewall, Cristina D., et al. Filed by the State of New York Mortgage Agency. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $153,200 affecting property located at 165 Ruth Court, Middletown 10940. Filed Aug. 24.

Goldberger, Jacob, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $400,000 affecting property located at 13 Carter Lane, Unit 302, Monroe 10950. Filed Aug. 23.

Luong, Pham Alexander, et al. Filed by William Record, et al. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $165,000 affecting property located at 75 Jessup Switch Road, Goshen. Filed Aug. 23.

Lynch, Donna L., et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $142,859 affecting property located at 12 Third St., Milton 12547. Filed Sept. 25. Matthew K. Doran Inc., et al. Filed by PCSB Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $256,000 affecting property located at 735 Old Route 9N, Wappinger. Filed Oct. 4. Maurizzio, Louis, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $181,970 affecting property located at 15 Emboden Ave., Otisville 10963. Filed Aug. 25. Maye, Patricia A., et al. Filed by Carrington Mortgage Services LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $114,468 affecting property located at 102 Sproat St., Middletown 10940. Filed Aug. 23. McMillan, Jeremy A., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $140,999 affecting property located at 13 Bridle Path, Newburgh 12550. Filed Aug. 25. Mead, Michelle M., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $136,898 affecting property located at 5 Wildwood Drive, Apt. 3D, Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed Oct. 4. Mollica, Christopher C., et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $752,000 affecting property located at 53 Akondale Road, Pawling 12564. Filed Sept. 29. Norvell, Katherine A., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $329,238 affecting property located at 30 Dobson Lane, Goshen 10924. Filed Aug. 24. O’Brien, Michael, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $288,750 affecting property located at 239 Pressler Road, Wallkill 12589. Filed Aug. 23. Ortiz, Taina, et al. Filed by Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $208,650 affecting property located at 41 School Road, Monroe 10950. Filed Aug. 22. Prempeh, Osei T., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $261,783 affecting property located at 49 Woodside Knolls Drive, Unit 903, Middletown 10940. Filed Aug. 25.

FACTS 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 Aug. 22.

Webb, Jean M., et al. Filed by Sterling National Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 17 Penny Lane, Walden 12586. Filed Aug. 21.

Randazzo, Maria E., et al. Filed by Walden Savings Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $276,450 affecting property located in Cornwall-on-Hudson. Filed Aug. 21.

Weight, Anne Crowley, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 209 Berea Road, Walden 12586. Filed Aug. 23.

Resty, Michael J., et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $210,724 affecting property located at 22 Midway Drive, Chester 10950. Filed Aug. 25. Reyes, Jaysha, et al. Filed by Bayview Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $284,643 affecting property located at 32 Chestnut Lane, Newburgh 12550. Filed Aug. 23. Rogoﬀ, Carlo, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 31 Redwood Drive, Highland Mills 10930. Filed Aug. 22. Sanchez, Alvaro V. Sr., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $109,619 affecting property located at 4 Watson Ave., Milton 12547. Filed Sept. 25. Senior, Honeel A., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $149,458 affecting property located at 34 S. Miller St., Newburgh 12550. Filed Aug. 25. St. Auburn, Michael, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $347,288 affecting property located at 69 Mountain Top Road, Stormville 12582. Filed Oct. 2. Suditu, Marius, et al. Filed by Trustco Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 752 Huntington Drive, Fishkill. Filed Oct. 3. Thompson, Lurrese, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $256,000 affecting property located at 737 Silver lake Scotchtown Road, Wallkill 10941. Filed Aug. 24.

MECHANIC’S LIENS Antonucci, David P. Jr., as owner. $874 as claimed by Veith Enterprises Inc., Poughkeepsie. Property: 80 Carroll St., Poughkeepsie. Filed Oct. 5. Chelsea GCA Realty Partnership LP, Indianapolis, Ind., as owner. $2,374 as claimed by A. Bonaduce Inc., Atlantic Highlands, N.J. Property: in Central Valley. Filed Oct. 5. Ciaschi, George, Salisbury Mills, as owner. $4,000 as claimed by Michael Lembo, Modena. Property: 14 Station Road, Salisbury Mills 12577. Filed Oct. 6. Jotso, Daniel J., et al, as owner. $5,875 as claimed by TC Landscaping, New Windsor. Property: 58 Brady Lane, East Fishkill. Filed Oct. 6. Lennar OHB LLC, as owner. $12,000 as claimed by Steven Construction, Newburgh. Property: 19 Sage Court, Middletown 10940. Filed Oct. 3. Marist College, as owner. $224,289 as claimed by Buk Logistics Corp., Maple, Ontario, Canada. Property: 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie. Filed Oct. 4. Walmart Real Estate Business Trust; McDonald’s Corp., Bentonville, Ariz. $28,422 as claimed by Interstate Restoration LLC, Fort Worth, Texas. Property: 1201 Route 300, Newburgh 12550. Filed Oct. 3.

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

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Heart and Soul Caring Angel Home Care Staffing Agency, 59 Lexington Way, Middletown 10940, c/o Albalira Gibson-Borrelli and Claydean Townsend. Filed Sept. 29.

Sole Proprietorships Al Risi Multimedia, 235 Hudson St., Cornwall-on-Hudson, c/o Mary Ann Costa. Filed Sept. 29. Clean Bee, 1408 Lakes Road, Monroe 10950, c/o Lucyna Karon. Filed Sept. 28. Crossroads Solutions, 49 Alden Road, Monroe, c/o John Patrick Sherlock. Filed Sept. 30. Developed By George, 24 Grandview Trail, Monroe 10950, c/o Jiri Listopad. Filed Sept. 29. GWB Restoration and Cleaning Service, 43 Ona Lane, New Windsor 12553, c/o George Walter Burns Jr. Filed Sept. 30. Joeal Dental Lab, 5 Wildwood Trail, Monroe 10950, c/o Josephine Porter. Filed Sept. 30. L’il Miss Day Spa, 20 Hill St., Pine Bush 12566, c/o Melissa J. Algarin. Filed Sept. 30.

FIGURES 30th Anniversary Westchester Real Estate Awards Breakfast March of Dimes Greater New York Market Thursday, November 16, 2017 Hilton Westchester • Rye Brook 7:00 a.m. Honoring

The Real Estate Award

Robert F. Weinberg, Co-founder & President Robert Martin Company

30th Anniversary The Martin S. Berger Award for Lifetime Achievement Westchester Real Estate Awards Breakfast James J. Houlihan, Principal Houlihan-Parnes Realtors Title sponsor Houlihan-Parnes Realtors, GHP Office Realty, Houlihan-Parnes Properties Pavarini North East Construction Co.

Latin Flavor and More, 128 Dolson Ave., Middletown c/o Anneris Morel. Filed Sept. 30.

Platinum sponsor AMEC Construction LLC DLC Management Corp. Robert Martin Company

Marc D’or, 29 Main Drive, Newburgh, c/o Brianna Marie Alvarado. Filed Sept. 30.

Gold sponsor Benerofe Properties Corp. Cappelli Organization Cuddy & Feder Jones Lang LaSalle Levitt-Fuirst Insurance Newmark Grubb Knight Frank People’s United Bank RPW Group, Inc.

Nana’s Cup of Tea, 5 Woodridge Drive, Chester 10918, c/o Elizabeth Louise Perri. Filed Sept. 30. On Cloud 9 Massage Therapy, 815 Blooming Grove Turnpike, Suite 503, New Windsor, c/o Janice Lynn Strobel. Filed Sept. 30. Orange County Autohaus, 9 Kavalec Lane, Warwick, c/o Stephen Ihnachak. Filed Sept. 28. The Fitness District, 152 Windsor Highway, New Windsor, c/o Laura Garcia. Filed Sept. 30. The Neighborhood Barbershop, 2 Neely St., Middletown, c/o John J. Rizzo. Filed Sept. 28. Vibe Rume, 11 Spring St., Newburgh, Mitchell Ativa Tuckette-Willamson. Filed Sept. 28.

Silver sponsors Acadia Realty Trust, AvalonBay Communities, Inc., Belway Electrical Contracting Corp./LeChase Construction, Benchmark Title Agency, CBRE, De Clercq Office Group / Knoll, DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, Fieldpoint Private, Flushing Bank, George Comfort & Sons, Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, M&T Bank, National Realty & Development Corp., Reckson, a Division of SL Green Realty Corp., RM Friedland, Shleppers Moving & Storage, Signature Bank, Simone Development Companies, Steelcase Inc./ Waldner’s Business Environments, The MacQuesten Companies, VHB

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Your Ideal You, 3 Spring Square Business Park, Newburgh, c/o Christopher M. Gabriels. Filed Sept. 29.

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LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Formation of Real Thai Rolled Ice Cream, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 8/29/17. Offc. Loc: 25 Winthrop Ave, Yonkers, NY 10710. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, United States Agent Inc. 7014 13th Ave Suite 202 Brooklyn NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61354 Ake Food LLC. Filed 8/25/17 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 113 New Main Street, Yonkers, NY 10701 Purpose: all lawful #61355 Jumpstart Subject Matter Experts, LLC. Filed 5/22/17 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: PO Box 1246, White Plains, NY 10606-1953 Purpose: all lawful #61356 Bruckner Transport LLC. Filed 8/17/17 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 12 Water Street Ste 204, White Plains, NY 10601 Purpose: all lawful #61357 Notice of formation of Coastal Quant Partners, LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on August 03, 2017, office location: Westchester County, SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61359 Robotics N Codes for kids, LLC doing business as RoboThink Westchester, NY. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/24/17. 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: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn NY 11228 Principal Business Location: 1 Chateaux Circle, 1K, Scarsdale NY 10583 Purpose: any lawful business activity. #61360 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: 1055 Construction Services LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on September 1, 2017. 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 1055 Construction Services LLC, 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502. Purpose/ character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #61361 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: TriMont Development and General Contracting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on September 1, 2017. 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 TriMont Development and General Contracting LLC, 162 Washington Avenue, New Rochelle, New York 10801. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #61362 111-39 76th Road LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 8/31/2017. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 111 N. Central Park Ave., Ste. 400, Hartsdale, NY 10530. General Purpose. #61363

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Notice of Formation of 1075 YONKERS AVENUE LLC. Principal Office Westchester County. Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to 1075 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704 Articles of Organization of the LLC filed with the SSNY on August 11, 2017. Purpose: Any lawful act(s) #61365 Notice of formation of 103 Tennessee, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on September 7, 2017. Office location in Westchester County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 38 Truesdale Lake Drive, South Salem, New York 10590. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61367 41-43 Middle Pond Road Associates LLC. Filed 9/5/17 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 12 Water St Ste. 204, White Plains, NY 10601 Purpose: all lawful #61368 41-45 MPR Associates LLC. Filed 9/12/17 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 12 Water St. Ste. 204, White Plains, NY 10601 Purpose: all lawful #61369 Bluestone 41-45 LLC. Filed 9/12/17 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 12 Water St. Ste. 204, White Plains, NY 10601 Purpose: all lawful #61370 41-43 Middle Pond Road Holding LLC. Filed 9/5/17 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 12 Water St. Ste. 204, White Plains, NY 10601 Purpose: all lawful #61371 41-45 MPR Holding LLC. Filed 9/12/17 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 12 Water St. Ste 204, White Plains, NY, 10601 Purpose: all lawful #61372 GQBD, LLC. Art. of Org filed with SSNY on 9-5-17. Office loc: WESTCHESTER County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail any process to LLC at 75 Random Farms Dr. Chappaqua, NY 10514. Purpose: any lawful #61373 Notice of Formation of ATLAS Maintenance Services LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/11/17. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 72 Park Dr Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61375 48 Brookdale LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 9/15/2017. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Daniel Demasi, 66 E. Brookside Dr., Larchmont, NY 10538. General Purpose. #61376 Notice of Formation of OíDonovan Communications, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/7/17. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228 desig. as agent of the LLC upon which process may be served. US Corp Agents shall mail process to the LLC, 230 Forest Avenue, Rye, NY 10580. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61377 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: Quintessential Associates LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on September 15, 2017. 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 Quintessential Associates LLC, 162 Washington Avenue, New Rochelle, New York 10801. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #61378

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Notice of Formation of S and S Longview Ave, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of States of New York (SSNY) on 9/15/2017. Office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at its Principal Business Location, 47 Longview Ave., White Plains, NY 10605, Attn: Stuart Madden. Purpose: Management of Residential Property. #61379 Notice of Formation of Accepted U College Consulting Associates, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 09/05/2017. Offc. Loe: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 140 Warren Ave Hawthorne, NY 10532. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61380 Notice of formation of PRECISION MASSAGE THERAPY PLLC, Art. Of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/17/17. Office location: Westchester Cty. SSNY designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the PLLC, 50 Main St., Suite 1000, White Plains, NY 10606. Purpose: Practice the profession of Massage Therapy. #61381 BABBITT ROAD PARTNERS LLC Art. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State on 09/08/2017. Office located in Westchester Co. Secy. of State designated as agent upon which process may be served. Secy. of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him/her to: 167 Perry Street, 5D, New York, New York 10014 (the LLCís primary business location). LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. #61385 CGDG LLC Art. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State on 09/08/2017. Office located in Westchester Co. Secy. of State designated as agent upon which process may be served. Secy. of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him/her to: 465 Long Ridge Road, Bedford, New York 10506 (the LLCís primary business location). LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. #61386 Notice of Formation of ASL Floor Installation & Repair LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 07/07/2017. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 674 Harrison Ave Peekskill, NY 10566 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61387 Notice of Formation of 990 Mclean LLC. Principal office Westchester County. Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy ofany process served against the LLC to 120 Hyatt Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704. Articles of Organization of the LLC filed with the SSNY on September 21, 2017’. Purpose: Any lawful act(s). #61388 R.S. PEPE - AUTOMOTIVE EVENTS, LLC Articles of Organization filed 9/25/17; SSNY; Westchester County, New York; SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Address for mailing copy of process: 5 Dove Ct, Ste A, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520; Purpose: any lawful purpose; Perpetuity. Name and address of Organizer: Roderick J. MacLeod, Esq., 80 Washington St, Ste 301, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 #61389

Red Moon Tea LLC. Date of filing Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State (SSNY) 9/21/2017. The LLC is located in Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against it served is to the registered agent location at c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Ave Suite 202, Brooklyn NY 11228. Purpose of business of LLC is any lawful act or activity. #61390 THE ANNUAL RETURN OF THE PEG SANTVOORD FOUNDATION for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017 is available at its principal office located at 800 Westchester Avenue, Suite S-618, Rye Brook, NY 105731373 for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days hereof. Principal Manager of the Foundation is RUSSELL J. HANDELMAN. #61391 Notice of Formation of Rob Purdie, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 8/28/17. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1 Shorthill Rd. Ardsley, NY 10502. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61392 Notice of Formation of Danny’s Cycles Wolfs Lane LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/01/17. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 101 Secor Ln, Pelham Manor, NY 10803 . Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61393 Nao LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 9/18/17. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 240 Central Ave., White Plains, NY 10606 . General Purpose #61394 Notice of Formation of Leveraging Literacy, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/18/17. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 49 Loh Ave., Tarrytown, NY 10591. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61395 Notice of Application for Authority to do business in New York of SUNSUP HOME SOLUTIONS LLC (ìLLCî). Application for Authority filed with the Secretary of State (ìSSNYî) 8/10/17. The LLC formed in Neveda (ìNVî) on 4/20/17. Office location is 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 such process to the LLC c/o 7 Granada Crescent Apt 22, White Plains, NY 10603. Office address is c/o 7 Granada Crescent Apt 22, White Plains, NY 10603. Copies of Certificate of Organization of LLC are on file and may be obtained from the Secretary of State of NV, Nevada State Capitol Building, 101 North Carson Street, Suite 3, Carson City, NV 89701. Purpose of business of LLC is any lawful act or activity. #61396

Notice of Formation of 345 East 80th Street, Apt. 3H, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/5/17. Office location: Westchester. SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process served against the LLC to Linda Grace John, 3 Chalmers Blvd, Amawalk, NY 10501. The principal business address of LLC is 3 Chalmers Blvd., Amawalk, NY 10501. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61400

NEW CASTLE FIRE DISTRICT No. 1 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Notice is hereby given that an on-premise license, #TBA has been applied for by Purdy Ave. Syndicate LLC d/b/a Town Dock to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in an on premises establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 15 Purdy Avenue Rye NY 10580. #61401

Bids for the above Contract will be received by the NEW CASTLE FIRE DISTRICT No. 1 Board of Fire Commissioners, until 2:00 pm on October 26, 2017, at the office of the NEW CASTLE FIRE DISTRICT No. 1 Board of Fire Commissioners (the Owner ), 491 King Street, Chappaqua, NY 10514. At such time all Bids shall be publicly opened and read aloud in the Meeting Room of the Owner's Office, 491 South Greeley Avenue, Chappaqua, NY 10514.

Notice is hereby given that an on-premise license, #TBA has been applied for by 92 Purdy Ave. Restaurant Corp. d/b/a Noma’s Restaurant to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in an on premises establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 92 Purdy Avenue Port Chester NY 10573. #61402 Blazing Paths With FastPitch Softball LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 9/29/2017. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 45 Halcyon Ter., New Rochelle, NY 10801. General Purpose. #61403 Notice of Formation of 993 Lenox Road LLC. Of Org. filed NY Secy. of State on 12/09/2016. Offc. Loc: 993 Lenox Road Brooklyn NY 11212. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 993 Lenox Road Brooklyn, NY 11212. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61404 Good Shepherdís Estate, LLC. Art. Of Org. filled with the SSNY on 9/22/17. Off. Loc: SSNY Westchester cty. desig. as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process of the LLC at : 415 McClellan Ave. Mount Vernon, NY 10553. Purpose: any lawful purpose #61405 Notice of Formation of Peaceful Provisions LLC. Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/6/17. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 2851 Fox Hall St., Mohegan Lake, NY 10547. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61406 4300 Purchase Associates, LLC. Filed 9/18/17 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 12 Water St. Ste. 204, White Plains, NY 10601 Purpose: all lawful #61407 500 Commerce LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 9/26/2017. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to John Piazza, 3 West Stevens Ave., Hawthorne, NY 10532. General Purpose. #61408

P.M. Gillen, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/20/2017. Office: Westchester Cty. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 47 Keats Ave. Hartsdale, NY 10530. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #61398

Notice is hereby given that a restaurant brewer license, #TBA has been applied for by CP Factoria LLC d/b/a The Factoria to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in an on premises establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 5 John Walsh Blvd. Peekskill NY 10566. #61409

Clive’s Home Improvement LLC. Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 08/07/17. Off. Loc: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail copy to: 84 Harding Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606. Purpose: any lawful #61399

Notice of Formation of PrepRx, LLC. Arts. ofOrg. filed with SSNY on 01/12/2016. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to PrepRx, LLC, 27 Burnsdale Ave, Valhalla, NY 10595. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. # 61358

Sealed bids for the NEW CASTLE FIRE DISTRICT No. 1 ( Owner ) site remediation and demolition project (the Demolition Project ), will be received by the NEW CASTLE FIRE DISTRICT No. 1 Board of Fire Commissioners for the following work: Work consists of all labor, tools, materials and equipment necessary to perform site remediation, asbestos and universal waste abatement, storage tank removal and demolition of building and other structures at 495 King Street, Chappaqua, NY.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER (CONSTRUCTION MANAGER) WCD GROUP 1350 Broadway, Suite 1904, New York, NY 10018 TELEPHONE: 212-631-9000 Fax: 212-631-8066 Contract Documents, including Instructions for Bidders, Bid Forms, Drawings and Specifications for the proposed project will be available for pickup at the NEW CASTLE FIRE DISTRICT No. 1 (the Owner ), Board of Fire Commissioners' Administrative Office, 491 King Street, Chappaqua, NY 10514, Telephone: 914-238-6287 on the following dates and times: October 5, 6, 9-13, 16, 18, 20, 23 and 25 between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Contractors needing to make alternative arrangements can call the district office at 914-238-6287. Copies of said Contract Documents can be obtained for a refundable fee as described below. Make separate checks or money orders, for each set, payable to NEW CASTLE FIRE DISTRICT No. 1: Contract Documents: $50.00 per each set Shipping and Handling: $15.00 (Non-Refundable) Any Bidder, upon returning the Contract Documents in good condition to the NEW CASTLE FIRE DISTRICT No. 1 will be refunded full deposit on first set and 50% deposit on additional sets, if returned within thirty (30) days. All Contract Documents may be examined at the Owner's Administrative Office. All bids shall be submitted on the Bid Forms accompanying the Specifications and in accordance with the Instructions for Bidders and shall not be removed from the Contract Documents. Bids shall be addressed to: NEW CASTLE FIRE DISTRICT No. 1, 491 King Street, Chappaqua, NY 10514, Attention: Anthony Oliveri, Chairperson and shall be in a sealed envelope marked: Bids to be marked: NEW CASTLE FIRE DISTRICT No. 1, DEMOLITION PROJECT Attention: Anthony Oliveri, Chairperson Bids shall be signed by the bidder and if the Bidder is bidding as an individual, the Bidder shall add its business address and place of residence. In the case of a partnership, the names and residence of each partner shall be inserted. In case a bid shall be submitted by or in behalf of a corporation, the corporate name and address of the bidder shall be followed by the signature of the authorized corporate officer and its corporate office shall be set forth therein. In case a bid shall be submitted by or in behalf of a limited liability company, the limited liability company name and address of the bidder shall be followed by the signature of the authorized manager or member and its office shall be set forth therein. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in substantially in the form provided in the Bid Specifications or Certified Check payable to NEW CASTLE FIRE DISTRICT No. 1 in an amount not less than 5% of the Bid. The NEW CASTLE FIRE DISTRICT No. 1 will hold a Pre-Bid Meeting, located at COMMISSIONERS ROOM, 491 King Street, Chappaqua, NY 10514 on October 12, 2017 at ll:OOAM. The NEW CASTLE FIRE DISTRICT No. 1 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action purchaser. Bids from all vendors, including those from MBEs, WBEs and SBEs are encouraged. Non-collusive bidding certifications must be signed and attached to all bids. The NEW CASTLE FIRE DISTRICT No. 1 Board of Fire Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the contract to the Bidder deemed to be for its best interest and further reserves the right to consider bids for a period of forty-five ( 45) days from the date of receipt thereof. NEW CASTLE FIRE DISTRICT No. 1 Board of Fire Commissioners Dated: 9/28/17 Anthony Olivieri, Chairperson # 61397

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“Shouldn’t you decide what will become of your business?”

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